The Eagle's Nest

Happy New Year!

We hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday break. It is hard to believe that the school year is already half over. The 2nd quarter ends next Friday, January 14th. There will be no school for students on Monday January 17th and Tuesday January 18th. These are days off with no virtual learning expectations. 2nd quarter report cards will be emailed to families on Monday, January 24th.

As we navigate this ever evolving pandemic, we ask for your help with a few things.

• If your child has any COVID like symptoms, please contact Ms. Thompson, our school nurse, for further instructions.

• If your child is absent from school for any reason, please fill out the Absence Form so we can follow up with you as needed. Please fill this out the morning they are absent (or prior to their absence, if known). No need to fill it out for late arrivals (i.e. morning dentist appointments). No need to fill out this absence form if your child has been quarantined and is attending remotely.

• Ensure that your child has a properly fitted mask that covers their mouth and nose without frequently slipping down. Keep an extra mask or two in your child's backpack.

• Evaluate the safety of your child's activities and play dates outside of school especially those where masks are not worn.

• Make sure that your child has a jacket as we will continue to eat outside except on very cold or rainy days.

• Place a pair of headphones or earbuds in your child's backpack for times when teachers may be out of school and teaching through Zoom.

• Talk to your child about the importance of hand washing maintaining physical distance when possible.

The CDC has updated guidance concerning quarantine and exposure. We will continue to follow the requirements set forth in the Strong Schools NC Toolkit. We will continue to update the COVID dashboard with new cases each week. If you have questions about any of our health and safety protocols, please contact Ms. Pieper.

Welcome back and thank you for continuing to help us navigate this pandemic.

Annual Campaign & our SA Families

Our goal is simple - to have every SA family pledge their support to our annual giving campaign. 

Here's where we are:

• 2 more SA family pledges to reach 75% participation 
• 73 more SA family pledges to reach 100% participation

If your family hasn't pledged yet, please pledge today. Pledges are not due until on or before May 15, 2022.

We will have our next prize raffle when we reach 75% SA Family participation!

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Foundation Liaison at [email protected]. Thank you!

Show your School Spirit!

This month's school spirit days:

• Friday, January 14th - "Anything But a Backpack Day" - Bring your school books and materials in anything other than a backpack on this day. Examples include: ice cooler, baby carriage, sled, wagon just to name a few. Make sure what is used is labeled with the student's name on it and can be easily carried and maneuvered by the student themself.

• Wednesday, January 26th - "SEL Color Day" - Each SEL buddy group chose a color to represent their group. Students and staff will wear clothing matching the color of their buddy group.

Equity Newsletter: January

We celebrate all of the holidays and religious observances that are taking place this January!

Below, you'll find the link to the January Newsletter. 



iReady Testing Winter 2022

Below is the schedule for the winter session iReady Testing.

Library Volunteer Needed

We are in need of a weekly Thursday morning volunteer in the Scholars library. The slot is from 8:15 - 9:30 AM and there is no prior knowledge necessary. Volunteer training and background check are required. Please contact Joanna Keel at [email protected] if you are interested.

Technology Update for Families

Learn how we can work together to create good digital citizens. Join a webinar on

January 10 from 7-7:45 PM.

Register for this virtual session with the following link.

Virtual Parent Group

Virtual Parent Group – Parenting the Atypical Brain Q&A Session with special guest, Ms. Bea Moise of A Child Like Mine, LLC

Monday, January 24th at 12 PM on Zoom 

Are you parenting a twice exceptional (2e) child? If so, our next parent group offering would be a great fit for you. Our special guest, Ms. Bea Moise, is a board-certified cognitive specialist and parenting coach whose work has been featured in local and national media. Ms. Moise created A Child Like Mine, LLC, a company that specializes in educating parents of children with unique behavioral and learning needs. Ms. Moise has recorded a 25-minute video that families can view at their leisure, and she will be joining our parent group for a special virtual Q&A session on Monday, January 24th at 12pm.  

As always, our parent groups and resources are available to all interested families. You do not have to be a Scholars Academy family to participate. To view the video, simply scroll to the bottom of these page and click on “Atypical Parenting January 2022.” Then register to join us for our webinar here: 

Lunch Orders

Please remember to pack your child's lunch for the weeks of January 10 and January 19. We did not have enough orders to submit an order to the vendor. If you placed an order for Jan 10th or 19th you should have received a refund.

Please stay tuned for information regarding a new vendor for our lunch program.

PTO Meeting

PTO Meeting this Monday, January 10 at noon. Will be fully virtual, all are welcome to attend.

Spiritwear

Winter Spirit Wear is here!

Our Winter Sale has the SA logo embroidered, purchase your winter gear today for these cold weather days! Sale ends January 31.

Scholars Academy Family Spirit Night

Come support Scholars Academy as the Charlotte Hornets take on the LA Clippers on Sunday, January 30, Tipoff at 1:00 PM. Exclusive discounted tickets for all SA participants as well as VIP access to the post-game clinics. Tickets must be purchased through the below link in order to have access to the special fan experience.

VIP Access to Pre-Game High-Five Tunnel! Available on a first come first serve basis for vaccinated kids.

To purchase tickets, please visit the link below:

Start the New Year with support for our school!

Are you thinking about easy ways to support the community activities at our school – without monetary donation? Then consider joining the 87 SA families and friends who are currently supporting our PTO while shopping at Harris Teeter with their VIC cards. Also, invite grandparents, relatives and even neighbors to help us - each card can be linked to up to 5 schools.

Joining is very easy:

• Link your VIC card via the Harris Teeter website, app or at checkout.
• The code for our school is 4075
• We can help as well – simply send an email to [email protected] with your VIC card # or phone number that is linked to the card

Tennis

Attention 6th - 8th graders ~ We are pleased to announce that we will have a co-ed tennis team this year! We have a coach lined up and now all we need is YOU! The season runs from early March - mid-May 2022.

If you would like to play or if you would just like more information, sign up here no later than January 19, 2022.

Charlotte Strings Academy

Charlotte Strings Academy will start the Spring Semester group piano and violin classes on Monday, Jan. 31st. 

Reserve your spot now - space is limited!

To sign up, please contact Anna Swic at [email protected].

Chess Club at Scholars Academy

Charlotte Chess Center

Days/Time: Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 PM

Start Date: January 26, 2022

End Date: April 27, 2022*

Grades: K-8

Minimum Enrollment = 15 paid students

Tuition: $200 per student

* We follow the school calendar and only host the club on the days and times when your school is in session. Holidays, early release days, etc. are not made up or refunded

Board Meetings

The Scholars Academy Board of Directors hold monthly meetings open to the public.

The next monthly board meeting will be held on January 24 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Use the link below to register to attend. Register in advance for this webinar:

Monthly Board Meeting Webinar Link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the Board Meeting. You may also view the meeting without registering at:

YouTube Board Meeting Viewing

8th Grade Snack Cart

Ongoing - 1 grade per month

Teacher Treat Trolley

Ongoing - 1 grade per month

Technology - IMPORTANT Reminder

It is important to complete a help desk ticket for all of your technical needs and support. Please understand everyone's technology needs are generally urgent. Therefore, tickets are completed in the order they are received and may take 24-36 hours to complete, depending upon the queue. Thank you for your patience.

Issues that are not submitted through the proper channel (a tech ticket) may not be addressed.

To fill out a ticket.

1. Simply go to the link on the Scholars Academy Technology page and use your Scholars Academy email to complete the form step by step . Be sure to include details about the issue you are experiencing.

1. Click on the button below to submit a help desk ticket.