Raptor Families Weekly Newsletter Week of July 20, 2025

Week of July 20-26, 2025

2025-2026 School Year Prep: A Note to Parents

Dear Raptor Parents and Guardians,

We hope you and your child have been enjoying a fun and relaxing summer! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we’re excited to welcome you back and look forward to a year full of growth, learning, and meaningful experiences.

Please be sure to read the entire newsletter carefully, as it contains important information regarding schedules, supplies, upcoming events, and key updates to help ensure a smooth start to the year.

For our new Raptor Families, please click on this link so view the Welcome to LLCA slideshow. There are important links embedded within the slideshow, so please take a few minutes to review it carefully.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to partner with you for another successful school year!

Warm regards,

Ms. Cohen

NC Law Regarding Cell Phone & Wireless Communication Devices for All Public Schools

North Carolina has implemented a statewide cell phone ban in public schools, prohibiting students from using wireless devices during instructional time. The law, signed by Governor Josh Stein on July 1, 2025, requires school districts to adopt policies that ban cellphone use. The legislation was passed with bipartisan support and aims to reduce classroom distractions and improve student focus and mental health.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE SESSION LAW

LLCA's Board of Directors adopted a Cell Phone Policy at the June 19th board meeting. The policy will be linked on our school website: Student Cell Phone & Person Technology Use.

Raptor Athletics

There are three sponsorship events this fall: The Raptor 5k, the Raptor Haunted Trail and the golf tournament. Sponsorships for the Raptor Haunted Trail and the Raptor 5k are being combined and are $200 with a sign at the event that will be displayed on a single banner in the gym. Golf hole sponsors are $200 and cart sponsors are $100. They will also all be displayed on a single banner in the gym as well as at the course. Contact Coach Ozzie omcfarland@llcharter.org for more info. Please support your Raptors.

Dates:

Sept 12th Golf tournament at Rumbling Bald - Please see the attached PDF below for registration.

Oct. 31th-Nov 1st Haunted Trail

We will also have bricks around the flagpole available to purchase again.

From Nurse Redmon:

If you have a Kindergarten, 7th grader, or 12th grader, your student will need vaccination updates for this coming school year! Take the time this summer to get these immunizations updated! If your child has a chronic health condition or takes medication, please take the time this summer to get their medication form or health history form updated! These forms need to be renewed each school year!

Calling All Community Partners!

We are excited to announce that our annual Open House Meet the Teacher event will take place on August 7th with two sessions: the first one from 10:00-12:00 and the second from 6:00-8:00 This event is a wonderful opportunity for our students, families, and community partners to come together and prepare for the upcoming school year.

We would be honored to have your organization join us for this special occasion. To assist us in planning, we kindly ask that you complete the LLCA/Community Partners Back To School Open House Form by July 25th.

Community Partners Open House Form

Your participation is invaluable to us, and we look forward to seeing you on August 7th. Should you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at bbailey@llcharter.org

Lake Lure Classical Academy’s

mission is to offer

a classical, knowledge-based education

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

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