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January 25, 2018
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Night of the Arts

Thursday, February 8th ~ 6:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

 

Middle School Scholars have been working so hard to show their families what they have been learning in electives. Band and Drama will both perform and Art will have work displayed and have demos to teach everyone the skills they have been learning. Attendance is mandatory and counts as a participation grade. In addition to Middle School students, we would love to have 5th grade families join us, so they can get a taste of what their scholars will be able to do when they reach upper grades.

 

Bring cash and come hungry! We'll have pizza or other snacks in concessions!

  
School Choice Week is January 21st - 27th!

We've had a great time during School Choice Week this week! We have one day left.

Friday: National Day...all things USA! (red, white and blue)
Boosterthon is Coming!
This year's primary Annual Fund fundraiser is the Socrates Academy Fun Run! It's a 9-day program that kicks off with a Pep Rally on Tuesday, February 6th. Families will then gather pledges for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps), and we'll celebrate at the Fun Run on Thursday, February 15th. With our big goal of raising $50,000 for our Annual Fund, we asked the Fun Run experts at Boosterthon to power our Fun Run and make it more profitable, easier, and fun. 

Middle School students will be participating in a Color Run (Weather Permitting) so everyone can get in on the fun! More information will be sent home in the following weeks!
School Store
School store is a fun and easy way to earn volunteer time, especially for parents who work during business hours or who need to get volunteer time in early in the day. It's a great way to meet teachers and scholars and even to help students learn about the value of a dollar. Sign up to help here >>
Middle School Tardies                            
All Middle School parents are required to sign-in their students that arrive on campus after 8:00 and are tardy.  Students are no longer allowed to check themselves in as tardy.  Please make every effort to have your student in advisory  no later than 8:00 in order for them to begin their day prepared.
Please Send Disinfectant Wipes
We are almost completely out of disinfectant wipes! Staff uses the wipes to prevent the spread of flu and other illness. If you are able, please send any brand of disinfectant wipes in with your scholar so we can continue to fight the spread of germs. 
March Madness Basketball Tournament
 
Saturday, March 24th
1 pm in the Socrates Gym
 
 
  Want to play?  Here's what you need to do:

  • Form a 5-person team (co-ed optional) for your category:  Staff, Parents/Relatives* or Students
  • Come up with a creative team name and team shirt color (to be worn for tournament games)
  • Email the names of your players, team name and team shirt color (1st & 2nd choices) to AD Myles Pearl at mtpearl@socratesacademy.us or Ryan VanAlphen at vanalphen711@ctc.net   
     
    DEADLINE for tournament entry is Friday, March 2nd

     
Ident-a-Kid
The Identakid service will be at the school  on Feb. 7th to photo, weigh, measure and fingerprint all participating children to create ID cards.  Please look for information/application forms to come home with your child during the Week of Jan. 29th, and check out the website @  www.identakid.com  for more information, videos, and privacy info. 
Class Pictures
Wednesday, January 31st, is class group picture day. PLEASE make sure that your student is in uniform. If they are wearing a sweatshirt - they MUST have a uniform shirt with a logo underneath it.

Your scholar will have an order form sent home with them, but if you did not receive one, extras can be found in the front office.
Annual SOUP-ER Bowl Luncheon
Our annual (and always a favorite) Staff SOUP-ER Bowl Luncheon will be Friday,  February 2nd.    View the sign up here to see how you can earn your volunteer hours! 
  
Socrates Family Fun Night with the Charlotte Checkers!
Join your Socrates family and cheer on our Checkers!  Everyone gets a free Checkers hat and some lucky students will get to high 5 the players as they exit the tunnel and some will perform the Chicken Dance with the Checkmates!   

Click here to reserve your tickets today!

Where:  Bojangles Coliseum - Charlotte
When:  Saturday, February 10, 2018  6:00pm - 8:30pm 
Tickets:  $16 each ($5 for each ticket sold goes to Socrates!) Purchase your tickets online at www.gocheckers.com/Socrates.


 

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Rose Karras would like to thank all of the parents and students in Mrs. Williams' and Ms. Kondilis' classes for the amazing birthday love and presents. I am so lucky!
Rose Karras would like to thank Georgia for always being so helpful and sweet.
Rose Karras would like to thank Andy Harper for his help with all of her technology questions and problems. I always appreciate your sense of humor.
Rose Karras would like to thank all the morning and afternoon carpool staff for keeping her laughing! It wouldn't be any fun without you guys!
Rose Karras would like to thank Stephanie Williams and Katina Kondilis for being amazing teammates.
Rose Karras would like to thank Jef Cress for all he does to help with our maintenance needs. It's not an easy job but we are grateful for you!
Rose Karras would like to thank our amazing parents and PFI for the yummy pies, monthly snacks, and for providing us with some goodies in our workroom. You are all amazing!
Mrs. Kastanas would like to thank Darryl Neuschafer who took time out of his schedule to fix the soccer goal on our field.
Mrs. Kastanas would like to thank Rose Karras for always stepping in to help her in the front office!
Mrs. Kastanas would like to thank Darryl Neuschafer for taking time out of his busy schedule to repair the soccer goal on our field.
Mrs. Kastanas would like to thank the PFI and the parents of our school who graciously donate delicious snacks for our teacher workrooms. It is so greatly appreciated. We appreciate all you do for our staff and school.
The PFI sends a shout out to Angela Connell, Maria Ivanova, Torree Jacobs, Rebecca Presslar, Janice Soucey and Shekeira Barnes who were so generous with their time to help us out for the Families Managing Media event!   We *truly* appreciate you taking time out of your evening to come out to hear the valuable information as well as the time you took to help us with setup and selling spirit wear!
Mrs. Barnes wants to thank Mrs. V. Morgan for being such an amazing asset to Socrates! She also would like to thank our counseling interns Ms. Christy and Ms. Morrison for building some really strong and supportive relationships with scholars. Mrs. Barnes wants to let Mrs. Bakis know that the admin team would be lost without her as well as Mrs. Kastanas! Thank you immensely to Mrs. Julie Barnes, Mrs. Maria Ivanova and Mrs. Alix Arndt for ALL that you do to support the scholars at Socrates Academy. We are very fortunate to have you as valued parents. Lastly, Mrs. Barnes wants to let Coach Pearl know that he is such a great Athletic Director and role model for our male scholars!
Alyson VanAlphen would like to thank Mrs. Zulueta for donating an electric pencil sharpener to the classroom.
Alyson VanAlphen would like to thank the Agarwal, Shott, and Fitzpatrick Families for donating classroom supplies.
Mrs. Alwerdt would like to thank Lena for stopping by with GREAT news.
Mrs. Alwerdt would like to thank Mr. Leddy for saving my life with pencils.
Third Grade would like to thank Mr. Frederick for overseeing third grade math during this transition. He has planned lessons, taught lessons, and coordinated mid year math assessments. Words cannot express how thankful we are for his support.
Third Grade would also like to thank Ms. Milam and Ms. Kennelly. They have helped us with LLI, covering our classes while we test for MClass, and covering for us during IEP's. They have been a HUGE help.
Alyson VanAlphen would like to thank the Moses family for donating an electric pencil sharpener.
The Fifth Grade Team would like to thank the Baine Family for donating classroom supplies.
  
This Week at Socrates  
Buckeyes Baby!: Bet you can't guess where this scholar wants to go to college! We've had such a great time during National School Choice Week. Thank you to everyone that participated!

Monday
Jan 22nd - 25th
Used Book Sale

Friday
Jan 26th
Father Daughter Dance
6:00 p.m.

Wednesday
Jan 31st
EC Parent
Information Session
2:00 p.m.




Tuesday
January 30th 
8:15 am - 9:30 am
Ordering for February is Closed
 


Charlotte Sprenkle 1/2

Alexandria Keilen 1/5

Liz Stewart 1/7

Eva Tsiopoulou 1/7

Darcey Deese 1/13

Karen Picerno 1/15

Cindy Christian 1/23

Tonya Murray 1/26

Georgios Stathopoulos 1/30

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