May 21, 2022
Outdoor Educational Programs Take Further Shape for the Upcoming School Year
Our outdoor classroom projects are taking shape quickly. One of the projects is a greenhouse for our students.
The horticulture class, gardening clubs, and others will be using this greenhouse to learn about native plants, the growth cycle of vegetables, and many other exciting lessons in the upcoming school year.

Our amazing staff Rodney Greene, Todd Lattimore, and Paul Powell have been hard at work building the greenhouse to expand our outdoor education program.
Our outdoor class on the east side of the courtyard is now being constructed.
We hope it will be finished this week!
EVERYONE is excited about the outdoor classroom. Students in Mrs. Bradley’s classroom watched as gravel was being dumped at the playground 
Vote for our May Teacher of the Month
Voting for our Teacher of the Month for May remains open. Please take just a minute to vote for the teacher whom you feel deserves the honor of being our Teacher of the Month.
 The Lake Lure Music Festival Returns
An Evening of Mozart will be performed on June 18th. Tickets are on sale now and seating is limited. Click on the flyer for all the information and to order your tickets.
K-8 FIELD DAY & PARK DAYS (PTO Volunteers Will Be Needed)!
May 24th - Math 1 and Math 3 EOCs
May 25th - English II EOC
May 24th: 6th & 7th grade park day
May 25th: K-5 Field Day
May 26th: 8th grade park day
May 27th - Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2022, 6 pm
Seniors will be given 10 tickets for their guests. Overflow and non-ticketed guests will be seated in the bleachers.

Including a Personal Message from Ms. Kristin
Summer Reading Camps & Field Days Announced
All students in grades 3-5 completed their math and reading EOGs. Individual student score reports will be sent home this week. Please reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions. 
Summer Reading Camp information will also be sent home with students this week. The dates for camp will be Jun 6 - Jun 24, 2022. 
FIELD DAY IS WEDNESDAY, May 25th! 
We will begin at 8:30 am and wrap up at 11:30 am. Students will rotate through six stations with the following activities.
Tug-of-war
Hula Hoop/water balloon toss
Bucket-sponge relay
Clothes/shoe relay
Ping Pong Ball Relay (near baseball field) then run the bases
Icees and bubbles (break) station on the playground

Students may wear comfortable clothing (only tennis shoes) and are encouraged to bring a change of clothes (a towel, hat, and sunscreen, are recommended). If it rains, this event will be canceled.

The KINDERGARTEN promotion ceremony will be on Thursday, May 26th in the Raptor Center at 10:30 am. We are looking forward to seeing you there. 
Middle school students enjoyed the warm weather while cuddling with some baby rabbits! 
Middle School band rocked their 1st performance on the Raptor Center stage!
Congratulations to Kylie Long and Seth McCollum for winning the Lake Lure Lions Club scholarships! The Lake Lure Lions Club is one of LLCA’s strongest community supporters, and we are thankful for all that they do for our students! 
Pictured, Kylie Long, Seth McCollum, and Lions Club member Mrs.Tracy Lanham
SUPORT LLCA FROM THE GROUND UP - GET YOUR RAPTOR SOCKS RIGHT HERE
Proceeds will support the further development of the Outdoor Courtyard & Classroom. More info & ordering instructions
GRADUATION
The graduation committee needs ferns and the graduating year sign, and arches with the balloons. If you can help, please contact Mrs. Powell at jpowell@llcharter.org
POLLINATOR GARDEN UPDATE
We need mulch and pavers donated for the next phase. If you can assist, contact PTO President, Michelle Yelton at michellemyelton@gmail.com
OUTDOOR COURTYARD & CLASSROOM UPDATE
The east side is covered financially. However, the school will need at least
$50k for the west side phase. LLCA has $25k earmarked for it, but we're in need of more volunteers and more funds.
ATHLETICS FUNDRAISER UPDATE
The athletics department needs bleachers and an outdoor scoreboard for the ball fields! If you can help, please contact Jennifer Vivolo at jdvivolo@gmail.com
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