Week of March 17-21, 2025

Did you know that there are only 10 weeks left before the end of the school year? This does include our Spring Break week, March 31st - April 4th. However, before we know it the 2024-2025 school year will be over. Over the course of the next quarter, there is a lot of events and activities planned. Yet, our focus must be on ensuring that our students are prepared for the next grade level.

The third nine weeks grading period is ending, so if you have a question about your child's grades please reach out to your child's teacher. Also, if you are curious about learning ways to support your child during the end-of-year testing, make plans to attend our next Parent Information Session coming up on April 24th. Report Cards will be sent home via PowerSchool next week, so make sure you are able to access PowerSchool.

Our third graders had an exciting visit last week from Rutherford Outdoor Coalition’s mascot - Rocki the Raccoon! Rocki and friends from ROC were here to get our third graders pumped up about their involvement in the Recycle Bot county-wide competition. In their Art and Outdoor Ed classes for the next few weeks, students will be constructing “Recycle Bots” out of upcycled materials. If you have materials you can donate, please send them in to Ms. Warner or Mrs. Searcy’s classroom.

Click here for more information on the competition: https://www.keeprcncbeautiful.org/recycle-bot

Please Mark Your Calendar

Monday, March 17th: School Dentist Visit

PCAC Meeting @ 3:15 (contact Mrs. Kristin to get involved)

Tuesday March, 18th: School Dentist Visit

Tuesday, March 18th @ 4:00: Scheduling Meeting for Parents of Rising 9th Graders

Thursday, March 20th @ 3:15 School Improvement Team meeting in Room C-15

Thursday, March 20th @ 4:00 Board of Directors meeting in Room C-15

Friday, March 28th @ 4:00 K-5 Family Dance Party

Saturday, April 26th Community Wide Yard Sale & Spring Festival

Deadline to Submit the Intent to Return Form is this Week! Please take a few minutes to secure your children's spot for the 2025-2026 school year.



Required Intent-to-Return Form for the 2025-2026 School Year  

Upcoming college planning opportunities:



Tuesday, March 18 - Admissions representative from Lees-McRae College at LLCA to meet with interested students https://www.lmc.edu/index.htm 

Thursday, March 20 - Representative from Blue Ridge Community College apprenticeship programs at LLCA to meet with interested students https://www.blueridge.edu/programs-courses/apprenticeships/#apprentice

Saturday, March 22 - National College Fair (free!) in Charlotte https://www.nacacattend.org/25charlotte 

Thursday, March 27 - Representatives from ICC Dental Assisting and new Dental Hygiene programs will be at LLCA to meet with interested students

Outdoor Education from Mrs. Warner

LAST CHANCE to sign up for our first Adventure Day! Please fill out this form to sign up your student (grades 6+) for a day of biking and water exploration with Rutherford Outdoor Coalition on Saturday, March 15. For more information or to answer any questions please contact ewarner@llcharter.org.

Counseling Corner

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Summer STEM Workshops at West Point Military Academy

For students in 6th through 9th grade, West Point will host its annual Summer STEM Workshops. During these workshops, students will explore the Academy grounds, experience cadet life, and participate in a variety of hands-on STEM activities. Workshop topics include human physiology, fuel cell cars, propellants, robotics, cantilevers, soldering circuits, fish biodiversity, water chemistry, meteorology, egg drop engineering, data analytics, and more.

The workshops are scheduled as follows:

• June 2–6 for 6th-7th graders
• June 9–13 for 8th-9th graders

Applications for Summer STEM are open now through February 28, 2025.

For more information, visit the Center for Leader Development in STEM (CLDSTEM) website:

Center for Leader Development in STEM | United States Military Academy West Point

Apply to Summer STEM:  Summer STEM Workshop Application

High School Students/Families - College and Career Planning Resources (including summer enrichment programs) - CLICK HERE

It may be cold now, but summer will be here before we know it! There are numerous enrichment programs and opportunities available to help students expand skills and explore interests. Keep a check on THIS NEWSLETTER to find out about some upcoming options. 

Lake Lure Classical Academy’s

mission is to offer 

a classical, knowledge-based education 

that fosters critical thinking, civic responsibilities, and virtue for all.