Carpool will begin at 7:50am
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CALENDAR REMINDERS - View the Full Calendar HERE
HOMEROOM PLACEMENT (TEACHER CALLS) - 1st-8th Grade - August 16 (Please make sure your voicemail is not full so a message can be left if you are not available)
KINDERGARTEN POPSICLES IN THE PARK - August 17, 6:00pm
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION - August 19, 9:00am – 10:30am
OPEN HOUSE 1st - 8th - August 19th, 3:00pm, 4:15pm & 5:30pm
KINDERGARTEN STAGGERED ENTRY BEGINS - August 23rd
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 1st - 9th - August 23rd
KINDERGARTEN BOOHOO YAHOO BREAKFAST - Friday, August 27th - Meet and Greet with administration after Kindergarten drop off
TOURS ARE BACK!
If you would like the opportunity to tour the campus, come on by and let us show you around!


ELEMENTARY
AUGUST 10TH & 12TH
AUGUST 17TH & 19TH
Tuesday or Thursday at 9:00AM

MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL:
AUGUST 10TH & 12TH
AUGUST 17TH & 19TH
Tuesday or Thursday at 9:45AM
OPEN HOUSE - AUGUST 19TH
Group #1: Last Names (A-G) - 3:00 pm
Group #2: Last Names (H-P) - 4:15 pm
Group #3: Last Names (R-Z) - 5:30 pm
*Masks Required*
Meet your teacher, MS schedule walk, Ice Cream Truck, Spirit Wear Sale & More!
  • Please make every effort to come during your assigned time slot, to allow for social distancing. You may come during another time slot if necessary. 
  • Attendance is limited to Socrates student families.
  • Rising Kindergarten will not attend Open House, in lieu of Popsicles at the Park at (Beatty Park), at 6pm on August 17th.
  • You will be able to pick up Carpool Signs
  • Vaccine Clinic Available
Orientation for 9th Graders 
Thursday, August 19,
9:00am – 10:30am

  • Orientation is for scholars

  • Parents will have a separate session

  • Scholars will receive their schedule and supply list at orientation
CARPOOL WILL BEGIN AT 7:50AM FOR K-9 SCHOLARS
To learn more about how carpool will work this year, find someone to carpool with, or view traffic flow maps visit our Carpool Page
The Socrates Academy Parent & Student Handbook is live! You can find all of our procedures and the ins and outs of daily Socrates life. This is a great refresher for veteran families and perfect to answer all of the new family questions.

Read the Parent & Student Handbook HERE
ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM 2021 LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT

Limited edition Spirit shirt made just for adults! This is a great shirt to wear when volunteering, attending field trips, or just out in the community sporting your #SAProud. ALL proceeds from this shirt will go back into the classroom to support teaching.
The updated StrongSchoolsNC Toolkit can be found below. The toolkit was updated July 29th.

Masking and other mitigation strategies will be revisited at the August BOD meeting - August 11th at 730pm.
PE UNIFORMS
PE Uniforms will be required for both Elementary and Middle School Scholars Uniforms will be delivered to scholars in person when the school year begins.

Before and Afterschool is Now Open for Registration
PFI BACK TO SCHOOL Q&A
Tuesday, August 10th
6:30 - 7:30pm via Zoom
What in the world is a PFI? Find out and get answers to all of your back to school questions from parents, just like you. Carpool, Uniforms? Spirit Wear? Volunteer Hours? Open House? Ask questions in advance by emailing socratesPFI@gmail.com

MEETING ID: 402 238 5942
PW: SAPFIA
Save the date! The PFI’s biggest fundraiser is back! Matthews Alive will take place in downtown Matthews September 3-6. Socrates Academy PFI receives funding for staffing a game throughout the festival and we are thrilled to offer double volunteer hours for a weekend event. Each shift requires two individuals, and children 12 and older can work with an adult. Sign up coming soon!

Want to work earn volunteer hours from home? PFI is looking for a rep who will serve as the point of contact between the PFI and Matthews Alive coordinators, as well as help coordinate volunteers for the event.

SocratesPFI@gmail.com for more info!
Hot Lunch Information
2021 - 2022

  • All credits have been applied to your account and are ready for use

  • Go to www.orgsonline.com for all information regarding the lunch program 
  • ordering 
  • menus 
  • payments 
  • newsletters for hot lunch

  • We will not begin hot lunch service until August 30th to give all scholars the opportunity to get settled into their school routines

Questions, comments, or suggestions? dingram@socratesacademy.us
Socrates Athletics
Friday August 13th- 5pm-6:30pm in SA GYM
Open gym workout for all MS girls interested in trying out for Volleyball. Coach Guseman would love to meet and practice skills before official try outs. This is OPTIONAL. Players will be required to wear a mask while participating. 

Tuesday August 17th- 4pm-5:30pm
MS Coed Cross Country will have their 1st official practice. Please meet Coach Kinslow in front of the SA GYM. Athletic shorts, shoes and water bottle will be needed. Coach Kinslow will address practice/meet schedules, and forms needed. 
 
Tuesday August 17th- 3:30pm-5:30pm 
MS Boys Soccer will have 1st Day of Try Outs. Players are to meet at Hellenic Park 2700 Mckee Rd. Charlotte NC. Players will need athletic top and bottoms, cleats/shin guards and water bottle. 
 
Tuesday August 17th- 3:30pm-5:30pm
MS Girls Volleyball will have 1st Day of Try Outs. Players are to meet at SA Gym. Players will need athletic top and bottoms, knee pads, and water bottle. Masks are required indoors. 
 
Wednesday August 18th- 3:30pm-5:30pm
MS Boys Soccer will have 2nd Day of Try Outs. Players are to meet at Hellenic Park 2700 Mckee Rd. Charlotte NC. Players will need athletic top and bottoms, cleats/shin guards and water bottle. 

Wednesday August 18th- 3:30pm-5:30pm
MS Girls Volleyball will have 2nd Day of Try Outs. Players are to meet at SA Gym. Players will need athletic top and bottoms, knee pads, and water bottle. Masks are required indoors. 
 
*No sports forms are needed until Try outs are concluded. Once teams are finalized, Coaches will pass our practice/game schedules, and needed sports forms. Parents are welcome to get ahead and schedule annual sports physicals a with their physicians as this is a requirement for all players. 
The Closet will be open:

  • August 12th 5 -7 PM
  • August 19 During the Meet & Greet
  • August 23 - August 26 | 9AM-11AM
  • August 21st & 23rd 4 - 6:30

Closet Hours can also be found on our website's Uniform Page

The Closet can only be opened with the help of volunteers. To earn volunteer hours at the closet sign up HERE
MASK REQUIREMENTS

Faculty and scholars are required to universally mask indoors - regardless of vaccination status. 
ELEMENTARY SOCCER - Brace Family YMCA League
League divisions: U8, U10, U12. (Age as of 9/7/21)
U8- 4v4, 8 per Team | U10- 7v7, 10 per Team
U12- 9v9, 14 per Team

Weekday Practices: (1 weekly) begin September 6th - Hellenic Park 2700 Mckee Rd (Times: TBD)
Games: Saturdays only, beginning September 18th at Brace Family YMCA

  • U8 Division - YMCA Member $125, Non YMCA Member $145
  • U10 Division- YMCA Member $135, Non YMCA Member $155
  • U12 Division- YMCA Member $145, Non YMCA Member $165

Registration Deadline - August 27th. Payments online using the registration link. Want to coach? Mpearl@socratesacademy.us for more details about coaching.
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