Week of May 4, 2025

Teacher Appreciation Week

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we invite all families to join us in celebrating our incredible educators! Whether it’s a handwritten note, a thoughtful drawing, or a small favorite snack, every gesture counts.

Let's come together to show our teachers just how much they mean to us. 

🎉 Spring Festival Basket Raffle Winners! 🎟️🧺

Thank you to everyone who supported our Spring Festival Basket Raffle!

We are excited to announce the winners:

🧶 Time to Knit – Lindsey Keck

🧁 Bake Me Happy – Cecil Knight

🍽️ Set the Table – James Wall

🐦 For the Birds – Cecil Knight

🍲 Soup Time – Beth Gordon

🧵 Afghan – McKenzie Wilson

🍦 Ice Cream – Shellie Dorsey

🚗 Car Wash – Kennie Duckett

💍 Vintage Ring – Brenda McDaniel

🐝 Honey Bee – Linda Hoyle

🐱 Cat Nap – Beth Murphy

🧸 My Lottery Bear – Michael Smith

🎊 Congratulations to all of our winners! 🎊

Sports parents (all seasons) - If you are available to help set up or chaperone the dances (must have school background check on file), please let Coach Ozzie know! Email omcfarland@llcharter.org

For all Raptor supporters - if you are feeling generous and would like to help contribute some items for the dance, so that the funds generated can stay with the Raptor Athletics Fund, please see our Amazon Wish List! As always, we appreciate your support!

Lunch Information

Thanks to the continued generosity of Mercy Chefs, free lunches will be provided Mondays through Thursdays for the remainder of the school year. We know they’ve been a meaningful support to our LLCA families.

On Fridays, students will need to bring a lunch from home or have the option to support our school fundraiser lunch events:

• May 9 – Hot Dog Lunch 🌭 to support our playground fund: $5 for a hot dog, chips, and a cookie
• May 16 – Pizza Lunch 🍕 to support our Athletic Department: $3 for 1 slice, or $5 for 2 slices of pizza
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Thank you for your continued support of our school community!

Please Mark Your Calendar

Thursday, May 8th: Athletic Awards Ceremony

Thursday, May 15th: Sports Physicals

Thursday, May 22nd: High School Awards Ceremony, 8:00 - 10:00

Thursday, May 22nd: K-2 Awards Ceremony, 10:30 - 12:00

Thursday, May 22nd: 3rd - 5th Awards Ceremony, 1:00 - 2:30

Friday, May 23rd: Middle School Awards Ceremony, 9:00 - 11:00

SCHOOL DISMISSES AT 12:00 NOON

Cheerleading Tryouts for 2025-2026

Tryouts for rising 4th through 12th grade

May 9th from 3:00 - 6:00 PM

Raptor Center

Contact Mrs. Triplett for more information (ctriplett@llcharter.org)

Chromebook End-Of-Year Collection

As soon as the current round of testing ends, Mr. Rush will begin collecting student assigned Chromebooks.  Each student is responsible for returning his/her Chromebook in good working order along with its charger.  If there is any damage or anything missing, there will be a charge for repair or replacement.  Report cards will not be issued until this charge is satisfied.

LLCA Adventure Days for 6th - 12th Students

We have a few spots left for our last Adventure of the year! On May 9-10th we will be hiking and camping overnight in Pisgah National Forest. If you are interested in signing your student up, or want more details, please email Ms. Evelyn Warner at ewarner@llcharter.org, or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/U4qpzkhEEc2FuYtC8. Only a couple spots remain, so sign up ASAP!

Counseling Corner

Check Out The Counselor Corner

https://mahec.net/rhi/project-promise-camp

Lake Lure Classical Academy’s

mission is to offer 

a classical, knowledge-based education 

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