Good afternoon Bobcats!

Just like that it is the last week of August! We have an early release on Friday (pick up at 11:30am) and no school on Monday, Sept. 1. Shout out to all of our new students and families following the car line rules so quickly. Please remember, ALL STUDENTS should be dropped of in the car line, except our 3 VIP spot winners. Please do NOT enter the parking lot to drop your student off. Also, we would prefer if families did not drop off students in the HS lot and have their kiddos walk up to the K-8.

In the afternoons, it is extremely helpful to us if you have all students listed on your car tag, or just relay to the walkie talkie person if you are picking up additional students. It is also helpful for us when you keep your car tags up until your student gets in your vehicle. Last reminder - please use the right hand lane with your kindergarten and first graders. Thank you so much for making morning and afternoon car line as safe and efficient as possible.

Please see the updates below and have a great week!

Kristin

Congratulations & Good Things:

Nurse Jenn led a first responders training for some K-8 staff.
High School Students attended the club fair and had a great time learning about what ERA has to offer.
ERA athletics had a great week, keep the good work up!

Updates:

ERA's Board of Directors will have their regular monthly meeting followed by their annual retreat next August 26, starting at 3:00 p.m. at ERA's HS conference room and virtually at this link. Public comments are welcome and can be made in person, over Zoom, or submitted in advance (no later than 1 p.m. Aug 26) to board@enoriveracademy.org. We hope to see you there. More information and links about ERA's Board can be found here. Information is continually updated, so check back often.
On Friday, August 29th there is a half-day.
- K-8 releases at 11:30 AM
- High school releases at 12.
Please remember that there is no school on September 1!
Mrs. Hover is looking for parent volunteers to help lead 4-H projects. Email her with questions and availability.
Yearbook needs summer and first day of school photos! Parents can email pictures to ERA Yearbook or click here to submit photos to the yearbook website.
Yearbooks are now for sale, please use THIS link to purchase them. Right now, they are at the lowest price of the year!
5-12th graders who want to learn to play the piano, listen up! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4 pm Mrs. Spencer will be teaching students how to play the piano, 5th-12th-grade students can work in a group setting to learn the basics of how to play piano. Click HERE for more information and HERE to sign up!
Nurse Jenn - Welcome Letter and Information about her position at ERA

Hi. Happy New School Year! I am the new school nurse at Eno River Academy for K-12. I am so excited to be joining ERA. My goal is to support students and staff to help ensure that students are safe, healthy and happy during their time here at school.

I will be working hard to promote safety and wellness, assist with the management of chronic health conditions, and provide health education. Families, please let me know if your child has any health concerns or needs for medications (Over-the-counter or Prescription) while at school.

Please see The Bandaid Bulletin (Nurse Newsletter) and feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or need anything.

Thank you,

Jenn Grabe, RN, BSN, NCSN

This week in Athletics:

Upcoming Important Dates:

Click here to access all of the ERA Important Dates for 24-25.
Here is the year at a glance!
Here is the academic calendar for the school year.
- August 26 - Board of Directors Meeting, 3:00pm, Retreat
- August 29 – Early Release

Donations:

Click here to donate to ERA’s Annual Fund.

What you might have missed:

Chromebook Acceptable Use Agreement:

Please fill out this Acceptable Use Policy form so that we can start using chromebooks with students as soon as possible!

K-8 Students Walking to HS

There are more students than ever walking to the HS. When students get there, they are to get in their car, immediately. Students MAY NOT enter the HS.

If your HS Student is driving your K-8 student home, the HS student MUST pick up at K-8. We cannot allow K-8 students to hang around the parking lot until their HS siblings come out.

Supply Fees - Specials and 1st-5th Grades

If you don’t have cash for supply fees, you can pay them here! https://givebutter.com/GyJY5S

PTO CORNER:

Teacher Appreciation committee is looking for volunteers to help set up and/or clean up after monthly events! Could you be available to help during the September meal? Email erapto@enoriveracademy.org to sign up or learn more!

The Senior Class Committee wants to be sure senior families stay connected and informed for events this year! Be sure to join the Band App to stay up-to-date and learn how to get involved! Join here: https://band.us/n/a0a6bcJ2f9O6b

Be sure to stay connected to PTO happenings and other families in the ERA community by joining the Eno River Academy Families Facebook page! Be sure to answer all member questions asked in order to join!

Instagram: Follow the official Eno River Academy Instagram Page! (@enoriveracademy)

After School Program Needs You!! High School Students, Teachers, and Parents we are starting an after-school program for K-8 families. Do you have something you can share with students? How can you impact young learners? Learn more and fill out this interest form! Questions? Contact Ms. Almers!

Attendance policy

Cell Phone Policy

Student and Parent Handbook

FUNDRAISING:

Drone Program Needs: Got an old smartphone? Donate it to our Visual Arts Department!
We’re looking for gently used phones to pair with our DJI drone controllers so all students can participate in upcoming aerial photography/cinematography lessons.

Requirements: iOS 13+ (iPhone 11 or newer) or Android 7+ (64-bit), max size 180×86×10 mm. Turn your old smartphone into a launchpad for student learning – donate today! Contact Mr. Osei to arrange drop-off.