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Bobcat Blast, K-8, September 23, 2025

Kristin Martin

September 24, 2025

Good evening, Bobcats!!


I hope you had a great long weekend and were able to enjoy some extra time with your kids!  Please see the updates and happenings at ERA and don’t hesitate to reach out for anything at all!


Best,

Kristin


ERA's Board of Directors will have its regular monthly meeting tonight - Tuesday, September 23, starting at 5:30 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. Sept 23) to board@enoriveracademy.org.  We hope to see you there.  For more information and links about ERA's Board, please visit here.  Information is continually updated, so check back often.


Congratulations/Good Things

  • 6th Grade Leadership - Morning Car Line Helpers!

  • Congrats to Middle School Cheer and Spirit Teams!!

General Updates and Reminders

  • Hearing Screenings: September 29 & October 6.  Mass hearing and vision screening will occur for the following grades and students this school year, 25-26.  Please alert Nurse Jenn if you have any questions or concerns. Any vision or hearing concerns will be communicated with parents and guardians directly. The following students will be screened:

    • Hearing Screening

    • Grades K, 3, 6, and 8 (all students)

    • Students undergoing IEP/tiered services evaluations

  • Vision Screening

  • Kindergarten (Color screening)

  • Grades 1, 3, 5, and 7 (all students)

  • Transferring students who enroll in NC public schools for the first time who haven't had a vision screenStudents undergoing IEP/tiered services evaluations

  • Photo/Video Permission: Fill out this form for each child attending Eno River Academy. Emergency Contact Information & Photo Permissions by the end of September!

  • Paint some pickleball? Parents, contact Ms. Preddy at cpreddy@enoriveracademy.org if you would like to help her finish painting the blacktop. The wet paint isn't kid friendly, but it is a very satisfyingly bright blue-- a lasting impact you will always see! We will look for a dry Friday to paint, from 2pm-4pm, with a dry weekend to let it set. Don't miss an opportunity to be able to annoy your kids at school with an, "I did that! Look what I did!" 

  • The Science Olympiad students are hosting a Blood Drive at ERA on Wednesday, October 8, from 9:00 to 2:00 at the high school gym.  We would love to fill all appointment slots; we need 50+ donors!  Thank you in advance. Link to Donate

  • School Apparel Store LINK! Tomorrow is the last day to place your order.  Orders will arrive after Fall Break.  Now is the time to get your sweatshirts and all Christmas presents!!!!

  • The Spanish Honor Society is hosting its annual Hispanic Heritage Month event on October 3rd from 4-6 at the lower school.  Make sure to stop by for all kinds of cultural experiences, including music, dance, food, games, crafts, lots of prizes, and more. If you are able to assist, we currently need food donations. If you are able to contribute, please sign up here. We would love to know in advance how many guests we are anticipating, so if you would RSVP that would also be amazing. Please note that plates this year are $3.00, and all proceeds will be going to Chicuchas Wasi Girl School in Peru. One of our very own students spent the summer abroad working there and saw the meaningful work being done, and wanted to advocate for them. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you there. 


PTO Corner

  • Mark your calendars and plan to attend the ALL Families  General PTO meeting! We need YOU!! 

    • When - Thursday, September 25th 6 PM

    • Where - HS Commons area

    • Who - ERA family members

    • Why - To discuss some upcoming plans, brainstorm other ideas, and find out ways - big and small you can support our school!

      • We will be touching on plans for teacher appreciation events this year, ideas for grounds beautification, community building events, and more! Come learn more about ways to support our school and connect with others in our ERA community.

  • 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 the member questions asked in order to join!

  • We will be having our next teacher appreciation event on Thursday, October 9th - be on the lookout soon for a sign-up genius and info to help!