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Please Support Our Annual Fund
The Annual Fund Campaign is our primary opportunity for school families to participate in the continued success of our school by helping to bridge the gap left by state and local funding. This fund supports existing educational programs, new curriculum development, improves facilities, and supports essential needs of Socrates Academy.
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K-12 Academic and Facilities Needs 2019-2020
Your support in completing this Parent Survey is greatly appreciated by all our stakeholders in making the right decisions for the growth and academic excellence of our school. Your opinion matters and we welcome your constructive feedback. The survey will remain open until Wednesday, January 11, 2020.
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Socrates Academy is engaged in an ongoing continuous improvement process, in which all of our Parents, Faculty and Stakeholders play an important role. We are having a Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, January
15, 2020 * 5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room (Middle School) and all parents are encouraged to attend.
The meeting agenda can be found
HERE.
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Due to ongoing repairs in the elementary building, the Uniform Closet will be
CLOSED
on:
Tuesday, January 14
Tuesday, January 21
We hope to re-open on Tuesday, January 28
th
. Please check the Connection for updates! We apologize for the inconvenience to our Socrates families.
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Volunteer for Hot Lunch
Hot Lunch is looking for volunteers. These spots fill up quickly! You can find the sign up
HERE
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Sign up for Teacher Lunch Relief Mondays
. Be a teacher's hero and join us on Mondays for lunch! Volunteers will help students open packages and keep an eye out for horseplay while the teachers enjoy sitting during their lunch time.
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K-5 Lunch Visitor Announcements
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We love having parents visit for lunch. However, we would like for you to be mindful of the following should you visit:
1 - If you come to eat lunch with your child please remember that other students are not allowed to join you and your child at the back table. We don’t have permission from the other student’s parent for them to sit with another adult. This policy applies to cousins, neighbors, etc.
2 - Also, we respectfully ask you to please limit your visits to once a week. This allows your child the opportunity to practice their social skills and enjoy friendly conversation during lunch.
If you have any questions please feel free to speak with Ms. Baker.
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Middle School Dance Committee Needs YOU
Tuesday, January 14th the middle school dance committee is meeting to plan the next dance. If you are able to help with dance planning, you can attend the meeting or call in on the conference line, if you can't be there in person. Please contact
[email protected] if you are able to help.
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MS Girls Soccer Try Outs
Wednesday 2/19 and Thursday 2/20 at Hellenic Park
3:45-5:30.
2700 McKee Rd. Charlotte NC
MS Track
Open to any Middle School boy or girl, the Track Team will meet at the Socrates Academy Track on Feb. 3rd, 3:30-4:30.
Practices will be held
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday.
MS Coed Golf Try Outs- TBA
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Feb. 1st @ 11:00 am
Cyclebar Waverly
Come ride off some of those holiday pounds with us in February! All proceeds will go to Socrates Academy Annual Fund & all riders will get complimentary cycle shoes and towels.
Want to commit now? Riders can sign up
HERE with a minimum $25 donation.
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See Something, Say Something
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On Friday afternoon, middle school scholars will meet with representatives from NCDPI and watch a video about the mandatory "Say Something" anonymous reporting system that Executive Director of NC Center for Safer Schools, Mr. Trumbo, has been vocal about in NC schools.
The video teaches students to:
- recognize the signs and signals of at-risk behaviors – especially within social media.
- take every sign and signal seriously.
- act quickly to get help by talking to a trusted adult OR report anonymously through SS-ARS 24/7 Crisis Center, mobile app, or website.
Scholars will come home with more information on Friday. Please contact Mr. Newberry if you have questions.
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Afterschool Enrichment
DIY Workshop
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3rd - 5th Grades
3:30-4:30
Mondays 1/27 - 4/20
Let your scholar join the fun after school as we get crafty with art! Many types of media and techniques will be explored including painting, paper mache' and clay. We have fun projects in store, as well as a surprise for Mother's Day.
Pick Up: Come to the art room in the Middle School Building to pick up your scholar.
Meeting Dates: January 27, February 3 February 10, February 24, March 2, March 9, March 23, March 30, April 6, April 20
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Afterschool Enrichment
DIY Workshop
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K - 2nd Grades
3:30-4:30
Thursdays 1/30 - 4/02
Let your scholar join the fun after school as we get crafty with art! Many types of media and techniques will be explored including painting, paper mache' and clay. We have fun projects in store, as well as a surprise for Mother's Day.
Pick Up: Come to the art room in the Middle School Building to pick up your scholar.
Meeting Dates: January 30, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, March 5, March 12 March 19, March 26, April 2
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Afterschool Enrichment
Yoga for Kids
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2nd - 5th Grade
3:30-4:30 - Thursdays
February 13-April 2 (8 classes)
The benefits of yoga for kids are many. Yoga helps kids develop body awareness, helps increase focus and concentration, increases confidence, and helps develop a positive self image.
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7:45am when STAFF is lining the DROP-OFF ZONES is when it is SAFE to have your children get out of the car. Do not tell your children to get out of the car and stand in front of the buildings before staff arrives for morning carpool duty, as this poses an unsafe situation for our scholars without proper supervision.
Stop ONCE and EVERYONE gets out of the car! ALL STUDENTS EXIT at ONE stop, and they can walk to the appropriate building.
When you stop in front of the middle school to drop off, and then stop in front of the 3-4 building, and then stop in front of the gym building, you cause a back up and the "inchworm" traffic that not only slows our carpool tremendously but gives drivers much frustration. Once your car is in front of ANY of the buildings is when your child exits your car.
Scenario 1:
You have a 5th grade student and a 1st grade student. Your car is in line but stops in front of the middle school building. Both your 5th grade scholar and 1st grade scholar exit your car
there
and walk along the sidewalk and crosswalk to the Couchell building and the gym building.
Scenario 2:
You have a middle school scholar and you are the first person in the line and stop at the crosswalk near the gym building. Your scholar exits at the gym building and walks along the crosswalk and sidewalk up to the middle school.
**If your child is unable to walk a certain distance, contact EC Director, Vanessa Baker
[email protected]
for assistance with your carpool drop-off and pick-up**
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Our counselor, Mrs. Savage is hosting an Online Parent Book Club. The club will be 100% online, on your schedule. We will read one Chapter per week and discuss through a Google Classroom Discussion Board. We will begin January 27
th
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If interested, please purchase the book and sign up
HERE.
The Google Classroom link will be sent before the class begins.
Reading and Discussing the Book:
Unselfie “Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in our All-About-Me World
” Bestselling author Michele Borba offers a 9-step program to help parents cultivate empathy in children, from birth to young adulthood--and explains why developing a healthy sense of empathy is a key predictor of which kids will thrive and succeed in the future.
Is the Selfie Syndrome Undermining Our Kids' Future? The good news? Empathy is a trait that can be taught and nurtured. Dr. Borba offers a framework for parenting that yields the results we all want: successful, happy kids who also are kind, moral, courageous, and resilient. UnSelfie is a blueprint for parents and educators who want to kids shift their focus from I, me, and mine ...to we, us, and ours.
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Donut Worry, Be Happy!
1st-3rd Grade Girls VIP Dance
Friday, January 24th from 6:30-8:30
First - third grade girls and their VIP (very important person - dad, grandfather, uncle, etc.) are invited to join Student Council for a night of dancing, desserts, and surprises. The attire is dress to impress. Desserts will be served, but this year we will not serve appetizers.
Forms will go home in your scholar's Thursday folder RSVP via form by Tuesday, January 21st.
We need photographers and face painters for this event! If you are able to help, email
[email protected]
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School Choice Week
Poster Contest (K-5 Only)
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Create a poster that captures the mission of Socrates Academy.
A winner will be picked from K-2 and 3-5.
Rules
- Drawings must be original
- Each poster must be done on 11 x 17 inch paper
- Each contestant may submit only one entry
- Name, Grade, and Teacher must be printed on the back of poster
Evaluation Criteria
- Focus—The poster captures the mission of Socrates Academy.
- Originality—The poster conveys the mission in an interesting and creative way.
Due January 27th to Ms. Baker
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School Choice Week
Essay Contest (3-8 Only)
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Write an essay explaining why someone your age would want to be a scholar at Socrates Academy.
A winner will be picked from 3-5 and 6-8.
Rules
- Must be original
- No longer than 500 words
- Each contestant may submit only one entry
- Name, Grade, and Teacher must be printed on the back of the essay
Evaluation Criteria
- Focus—The main message is clear and supported throughout.
- Organization & Structure—The essay is organized and well-structured. Author demonstrates command of grammar, spelling and mechanics.
- Voice/Originality—The essay uses a highly engaging style. The author finds fresh or interesting ways to convey ideas. The author approaches the topic from a unique perspective.
- Evidence of Personal Reflection—The essay demonstrates that the author has genuinely explored the topic. The essay reflects a depth in reflection.
Due January 27th to Ms. Baker
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Looking to earn extra volunteer hours? Donate an item from
the Wish List.
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SA Coat Drive
Thank you to everyone who donated coats to our drive so far. There's still time to donate before January 13th.
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Annual Staff Souper Bowl Lunch
Help make the annual Souper Bowl Lunch SUPER awesome for our teachers.
Sign up to help out on January 31. Be sure to log those volunteer hours!
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Here's your big chance to advertise your business to Socrates Families!
You can learn more about advertising through our Athletics App
HERE.
For more information, contact:
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Open House for Prospective Students
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If you have friends or family who may be interested in attending Socrates Academy, this is a great opportunity to visit the school!
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 9:00 a.m
. - This is not a drop in. Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 6:00 p.m
. - This is not a drop in. Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
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Yearbook Cover Contest – Middle School AND Elementary
Who is eligible?
All scholars – Elementary entries will be entered into the Elementary Contest and Middle School entries will be entered into the Middle School Contest.
When is it due?
Monday, January 13th
- Turn in to either front office
Size of artwork: 11x17
(right side would be front cover, left side would be back cover)
Students may use two 8 x 11 pages (Vertical- one front, one back) instead of a full 11x17 page.
Please do NOT:
Use pencil only (too light and hard to reproduce)
Please DO:
Make it colorful & use a sturdy paper like posterboard (11x17 size), art board or water color paper.
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- Browse Open Volunteer Opportunities Below.
- Find Something that Interests You
- Click to Sign up or Email the Contact
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Don't Forget to LOG YOUR HOURS After You Volunteer!
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SIGN UP
to receive updates on volunteer needs as soon as they are available.
VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOL:
- Volunteer to relieve teachers during lunch Sign up >>
- Take Pictures with your Phone during school events! Sign up HERE
VOLUNTEER FROM HOME, OR ON EVENINGS / WEEKENDS:
- Used: Cameras, Video Recorders (10 hours) Glue Guns & Glue Gun Sticks (2 hours for glue gun, 1 hour for each pack of sticks)
- Sign Up To Bring Snacks for Teacher Workrooms
WANT TO VOLUNTEER, BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START?
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Go Owls!: The Boys Basketball team had an exciting ending on Tuesday evening. Take a look by clicking on the image.
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