Good evening Bobcats,
I hope that you had a wonderful holiday and are ready to take on the second half of the school year. It was great seeing all of the students and teachers back together!
As many of us know, our best advocates are our families. If any of your friends have inquired about ERA, let them know that the lottery for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened and is taking applications. If you have children currently enrolled in ERA, please make sure to fill out their Intent to Return form via Google Forms before the end of the month. See the attached letter for directions. If you have children who you would like to be enrolled in ERA next year, please fill out the Lottery Application form via Lotterease. See the attached letter for the link.
The software will automatically mark your children's applications as qualifying for Sibling Preference if you mark that preference when you submit their applications. Sibling Preference is legally only for children living in the same household as the currently enrolled student. Mrs. Hover will take any questions you have at mhover@enoriveracademy.org!
Have a wonderful week,
Kristin
Congratulations & Good Things:
Mr. Brian and Ms. Grace have joined the middle school electives team and we are thrilled to have them at ERA!
Thank you to all of the students and families that sent in generous gifts and treats in December!! You make us feel so appreciated!!
General Updates and Reminders
26-27 Calendar has been approved by the Board of Directors!
My Hot Lunchbox - Ordering is open for January - May
5th grade students won the ERA STREAM Challenge with their idea to create a nature-based play and outdoor learning space (for more info, click here)!
We are now preparing to build this space and are asking for family support through donations. If you have any of the following and are willing to contribute, we would be grateful:
Kitchen Play Items - Pots, pans, lids - Plastic or metal bowls and plates - Old utensils
Outdoor / Build Items - Scrap wood or pallets in good condition - Old picnic table (safe and sturdy - Outdoor pots or planters
Music Items - Metal pots, pans, lids (great for sound!) - Old rubber mallets
Other Helpful Items - Large outdoor storage bins with lids - Extra mulch or landscaping materials
***All donated items must be clean, safe, and in usable condition.
Blood Drive Link - Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
WE NEED 50+ DONORS TO MAKE THIS DRIVE A SUCCESS! WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Does your 5-12th grader want to learn how to play piano? Sign them up for Group Piano Lessons after school with Mrs. Spencer, our Chorus (7-12) & Piano (9-12) teacher! Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:35-4:05pm, 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! Please note that there is a fee associated with this class.
Click here to purchase your 2026 yearbook. Lower school, please note that our book is K-12, so please ignore the "upper school" in the title.
ATTENTION: We need your photos! Please send yearbook@enoriveracademy.org photos of the following. Or click here to submit photos:
Fall Break Travels/Adventures
Halloween photos
NC State Fair photos
Pumpkin patch/carving photos
Haunted Houses/Corn Mazes
Middle School-- WE NEED MORE SUMMER FUN PHOTOS!!!
Spirit Week
Club events
Extracurricular activities and hobbies!
Your pets!
PTO Corner
January Teacher Appreciation Event - NEXT Thursday January 15th
We are looking for some volunteers to help us!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A5AD2DA0FCC70-61460927-january
The Staff Favorites List is here!!!! You asked, and we collected the info! Want to start the New Year off with a surprise or treat for your teacher ?!
Want to do a random token of appreciation as the year goes on ? . . you can check out what our staff would really like!
2025-2026 Staff Favorites List
This week in athletics.
Tuesday -
Thursday
Upcoming Important Dates:
Click here to access all of the ERA Important Dates for 25-26.
Here is the year at a glance!
Here is the academic calendar for the school year.
26-27 Calendar has been approved by the Board of Directors!
Fundraisers
Annual fundraising started on August 7th. Thank you to parents and students who have already donated. If you have not donated, please consider donating as it will make a positive impact on students, staff, and parents.
Click here to donate to ERAâs Annual Fund.