Good afternoon Bobcats!
I hope you all had a great weekend, please see the information below and let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Kristin
Updates:
Car Line Reminders: Reserved Spots are only for people that have paid for them. Please do not park in those spots as they are an amazing fundraiser for ERA.
Please use car line OR park in a parking spot to drop off. It is increasingly becoming a safety concern. If you prefer to park, please walk your student to the crosswalk.
Community Seat on Board of Directors: A one year term Community Member seat is open for appointment to the Board of Directors. The term will end June 30, 2024. The application period is open from Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 1, 2024. Click here for more information as well as the application.
Special Called Board of Directors Meeting - Feb. 1, 2024 at 5:30: The board will have a special called meeting on Thursday, February 1st at 5:30 p.m. The focus of this meeting is transition updates/decisions and by-law compliance. The meeting will take place at the lower school commons and can also be attended virtually at this link. There will not be a public comment period at this meeting, but the board welcomes your comments at our regularly scheduled meetings (next one is February 20) or any time through board@enoriveracademy.org.
Board Game Club: Please see the attached flyer about this exciting new club for 4th-8th graders!
K-8 Class Pictures: Class pictures will be taken on February 15 during the morning. See flyer. Ordering envelopes will be sent home this week. Orders should be placed through the online ordering system as noted on the envelope or with the envelope itself returned back to school. Photos will be $10 each. Payment is due by February 15.
Girls on the Run: Registration is open for Girls on the Run for 3rd- 5th graders! Practices will be Monday and Fridays after school until 4:30 starting Feb. 26th and end with a 5K on May 18th. No need to be athletic - everyone goes at their own pace and practices include encouraging social emotional curriculum. We are excited to have some awesome coaches including Ms. Pattison and Ms. Patrick! Reach out to us with any questions (meganbanigan1@yahoo.com or meganleerobertson@gmail.com).
Sewing Machines: If you have any sewing machines that you aren’t using, our k-8 Art Teacher is looking to teach sewing to our students!
Parents Night Out: Mrs. Mincey and Mrs. Irrgang are hosting ERA's next Parent Night Out on Friday, February 23 for K-5 students. Please see the flyer attached if you are interested in signing up your child. This is also the night of the middle school dance! If you have middle AND elementary aged kids, let your younger children stay with us while their siblings are at the dance!
We can't wait to hang out with your child and give you a much deserved break!
Middle School Dance: We are hosting a Middle School Dance on Friday, February 23 in the middle school gym. The dance will be $5 to attend and you can bring extra money for snacks and drinks!
Yearbook Updates:
This is the LAST WEEK to purchase your yearbook before a price increase on 1/26, make sure you buy your book before then! Click here to purchase.
Yearbook would love photos of the following activities. Please send photos to yearbook@enoriveracademy.org and include all names and a short description.
Winter break photos
Holiday family traditions
Winter vacations
Children's Marketplace
Winter Art Show
Winter Band Concert
Follow the yearbook on social media to get reminders, updates, and photos from our year! Instagram: @enoriveracademyyb and Facebook: Eno River Academy Yearbook
This week in Athletics:
Tuesday
4:30 JV Basketball v. Henderson Collegiate
5:00 Women’s Basketball v. Henderson Collegiate
6:30 Men’s Basketball v. Henderson Collegiate
Wednesday
4:30 JV Basketball @ Discovery Charter
5:00 Women’s Basketball @ Discovery Charter
6:30 Men’s Basketball @ Discovery Charter
Thursday
5:00 Swim Meet
Friday
5:00 JV Basketball @ Page High School - JV Release at 2:15
6:00 Women’s Basketball @ Excelsior
7:30 Men’s Basketball @ Excelsior
Saturday
Indoor Track @ East Chapel Hill
Upcoming Important Dates:
Click here for the 23-24 ERA School Calendar
February 12 - Teacher Work Day
February 16 - Lottery applications due
February 19 - No School
February 23 - Lottery run, Parents Night Out, Middle School Dance
March 6 - Early Release
March 7 - Music in Our Schools Performance
March 8 - End of Q3