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Support Our Socrates Family |
The Annual Fund Campaign is our primary opportunity for families to participate in the continued success of our school by helping to bridge the gap left by state and local funding. Your gift supports existing educational programs, new curriculum development, improves facilities, and essential needs of our school.
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The NJHS is bringing CHARACTER COUNTS! week to Socrates Academy! Each of the Six Pillars of Character traits are emphasized in CHARACTER COUNTS! to help instill a positive school climate and a culture of kindness, making schools a safe environment for students to learn. We will be highlighting one character trait each day in K-9.
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Open Gym Workout for all MS students interested in basketball will be Wednesday, October 20th in the SA Gym, 4pm-6pm. No sign ups needed. |
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SA Middle School Cheer Tryouts will be October 25th and October 26th in the SA gym, from 4:00-6:00pm. Please wear athletic clothes and bring water bottles. This is a two-day tryout.
SA Middle School Girls Basketball Tryouts will be October 27th and 28th in the SA Gym, from 4:00-6:00pm Please wear athletic clothes and bring water bottles. This is a two-day tryout.
SA Middle School Boys Basketball Tryouts will be November 3rd and 4th in the SA Gym, from 4:00-6:00pm Please wear athletic clothes and bring water bottles. This is a two-day tryout.
*All Middle School team members are required to have a Weekly Covid Rapid Test. This is done at Socrates Academy. Questions, please email jiadarola@socratesacademy.us
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Interfaith Basketball League (IFBL)
3rd - 5th Grade
Who- All SA 3rd-5th Grade Students. Students will be put in their specific grade only for teams. Girls and Boys will play separately. Teams will play other teams in the IFBL
When- Practice for all teams will be Fridays, starting November 5th, 4pm-6pm in the SA Gym. Some weeks, according to our MS Basketball team schedule, the gym may be free for an extra midweek practice. League games are played on Saturdays only, starting December 4th- February 5th. Playoffs games will begin during the week of Feb 7th.
Cost- $150 per player. This includes game jersey
Where- All practices will be held at Socrates Academy, starting at 4pm-6pm. Games will be played at Socrates Academy, and various other schools in the Charlotte Area. These schools/churches include Charlotte Christian, Providence Day, St. Mark’s Catholic School, Jewish Community Center, and other Catholic Church Gyms.
What to do if Interested- Registration will be open from October 8th- October 29th. Registration will close on 10/29, no more players will be accepted. Mpearl@socratesacademy.us
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Interfaith Basketball League
9th Grade
Who- Socrates Academy 9th Grade Students. Girls and Boys will play on separate teams. Will need at least 7-8 players for each team to create a team. Teams will play other teams that are in the IFBL-CYO League.
When- Practices will be once per week on Fridays at 6:30pm-8pm at Socrates Academy.
Games will be played on Sundays, starting Dec.12th- February 13th. Playoff games will begin the week of February 14th.
Costs- $150 per player. This includes game jersey
Where- Games will be played at Socrates Academy, and various other schools in the Charlotte Area. These schools/churches include Charlotte Christian, Providence Day, St. Mark’s Catholic School, Jewish Community Center, and other Catholic Church Gyms.
What to do if Interested- Before registration is open, please email me that you are interested. I will need 7-8 committed players before I open payments. Registration will be open as soon as I have committed players. October 29th. Each team will need a parent coach to be allowed to play. Please email Coach Pearl if you are interested in being a Coach Mpearl@socratesacademy.us
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ASC FREE Clay Class in Matthews, taught by our own Mr. Crowley!
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Coffee & Conversation
Saturday, October 16th - 10am
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Saturday at 10am Ms. Baker will host Coffee & Conversation via Zoom. This will be an Open Forum for parents to bring questions or concerns related to our Socrates Academy community.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 832 6947 7275
Passcode: SAparent
If you can't make the forum but wish to submit a question/concern, please use this form:
A recording will be available on YouTube.
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GoPlaySave Books on Sale Now! |
If you are looking to save money AND support local businesses, you can do both with Go, Play, Save. Books are only $25 and our school earns up to ½ of all the proceeds we collect! Get a FREE book for every 5 your family sells!
This year sales are online only, but you can order either the paper or the digital copy. Get a free book for every 5 you sell! All of the proceeds from the books will benefit technology at Socrates Academy.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE*
Friday, October 22nd
7 pm-9 pm
Pre-Sale Tickets $8
Tickets $10 after Oct. 18
Ticket price includes snacks, beverages and a DJ to spin the tunes!
*Due to the close proximity of students at this event, masks will be required.
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Counting Stars is a program created and operated by Socrates Academy NJHS Scholars.
PEER TUTORING
Counting Stars is focused on helping students with classroom subjects in which they may need assistance. Subjects may include, but are not limited to, Greek, English, Math or Science. We work with students on these subjects directly as a peer tutor.
PEER COUNSELING | SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL HEALTH
In addition to this, we provide students with someone to talk to! This may be especially helpful for students who are new to the school or struggling with making connections at school.
Interested in more info?
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MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EVENT ATTIRE GUIDELINES
Socrates Academy recognizes the need for guidelines as it pertains to attire for special events such as Middle School dances or Honor Society Inductions. Students (and their guests) must adhere to the following guidelines:
- 2 Straps are required on dresses – no requirement for the width of the strap.
- Excessive cleavage is not allowed.
- Dresses must not have a slit that comes higher than the knee.
- Dress length must be at minimum natural fingertip length - both in the front and the back.
- No bare-skin midriffs permitted.
- Pants should be sized appropriately and should not sag below the hips.
- Shirts must remain buttoned up to the second button from the collar at all times.
If students have questions regarding the attire they would like to wear for an upcoming event, they may bring a photo of the front and the back of the outfit to their grade level Assistant Principal for approval prior to purchasing their dresses, suits or sports coats.
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Tuesdays
8:30 am -10:30 am
Closet Hours can also be found on our website's Uniform Page
To earn volunteer hours at the closet sign up HERE
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If you are looking to earn volunteer hours without leaving your home, consider donating items from the wishlist! You can find it HERE
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Family Fall Flu Clinic & Fundraiser
October 16th
Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer at the PFI's inaugural Fall Flu & Family Photo Fundraiser on Saturday, October 16th! We're excited to roll out your chance to sign up for flu shots or family photos on this fun morning.
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Hot Lunch ordering is closed. |
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NEW! Spiritwear Blankets!
Outdoor dining is a breeze for our scholars with the PFI's limited edition spiritwear blankets! We have exclusive, promotional ordering open now. Don't miss your chance to provide the coziest al fresco meals at school starting at just $15.
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ONLY Students who have PE on FRIDAYS may wear Jeans on Thursday, instead of Fridays.
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Apostoli
Arey
B.Parker
Truong
J. Barnes
Begeron
Broodno
Buczek
Caggiano
Carr
Changela
Collins
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Craven
Diakolambrianos
Farkas
Ford
Foster
Godwin
Grepisou
Henkel
Hesse
Howle
Lackey
Marco
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Monk
Moskowitz
Oxley
R. Miller
Remetan
Rubanenko
Savage
Suman
Vastis
N. Vastis
Vry
Walker
Wu
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LOVE TO GARDEN? ADOPT A SPOT! Earn volunteer hours by caring for and watering a small flower bed on the campus. Limited spaces left for “adoption”. Learn more by emailing: natalieparker@gmail.com
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This Week at Socrates Academy |
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The Learning Landscape: Students were able to enjoy some of the cooler temps on Tuesday, during outdoor Greek class. |
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