Good evening Bobcats,
We hope to see you all dancing the night away at ERA’s Family Dance on Friday!! We’re also looking forward to all of the learning that happens in 4 full days of school!! Please see the updates below and let me know if you have any questions.
Have a wonderful week,
Kristin
Congratulations & Good Things:
Middle School Lady Bobcats WIN their basketball game on 8th grade night!!!
We’re excited to Welcome Ms. Oliver to the K-8 EC Staff!!
General Updates and Reminders
K–8 Family Dance
Don’t miss out on this special evening for the whole family to enjoy!
Join us for our Family Dance, complete with refreshments and a free photo booth to capture the memories.
Get your tickets here:
We can’t wait to celebrate together!
Girls on the Run: Registration is open for Girls on the Run for 3rd- 5th graders! Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays after school until 4:30, starting Feb. 23rd and ending with a 5K on May 16th. No need to be athletic - everyone goes at their own pace and practices include encouraging social-emotional curriculum. We are excited to have some awesome coaches, including Mrs. Sapp, Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Snyder, and a few other parents! Reach out with any questions (meganleerobertson@gmail.com).
**Early bird registration discount is valid until February 8th (use code SP26EARLYBIRD when registering). Registration closes Feb. 23rd.*
HS Curriculum Night will be February 18th at 6:00. Come out to learn about our course offerings and special sessions for rising freshmen and seniors.
PROJECT SUPPLY NEEDS– Collecting All of February:
STEM is launching a lot of upcycling projects and we need help.
Anyone able to do hands-on help with middle school (from 1-3pm, end of February/March), please email cpreddy@enoriveracademy.org. Any help welcome, but also looking for anyone handy with tools and woodworking. We are constructing “Gravity Games,” a set of permanent tracks in the woods for a large wooden bead to run down.
For many different STEM projects we are needing:
–empty 1 and 2 liter bottles
–empty tissue/small shoe boxes
–paper towel and toilet paper rolls.
–large cardboard boxes (think small moving box sized and bigger, flattened, please)
–clean plastic twist caps (soda, water, etc)
–metal flatware/silverware we can bend
–bamboo (anyone have access to this invasive growing near them? Reach out!)
–an old metal or wood windchime we can upcycle
–a large wooden bowl (we will be cutting holes in it)
–canning funnels
–wood scraps (2x2, 2x4, plywood, door trim)
–sparkling water cans (no sugar drinks, please!)
–cereal boxes, flattened
–nails, washers and bolts (some to be used to make sound, some for construction)
There is a collection bin in the front office. Thank you so much!
✨Sharing the Skies: Star Gazing–It’s hard to study the stars during the day!
Bring the family, a blanket and a warm drink– join us for a guided tour of our night sky. Chapel Hill Astronomical and Observational Society (CHAOS) will be coming to ERA on February 17th at the K8 Blacktop from 6-7:30 to point out our winter constellations and share the images from their telescopes. Feel free to bring your own telescope if you have one!
There is no fee, but CHAOS accepts donations.
💡Heads up, we will be turning off all lights 💡during the presentation (6:15 ish) and ask for cell phones to be stored so our eyes can experience the darkest skies possible! ✨
26-27 Calendar has been approved by the Board of Directors!
Teacher Work Day Camps are Available this Spring!
Sign up for Teacher Workday Workshops by emailing Ms. Heather at asp@enoriveracademy.org
The newest edition of Eno Aura, ERA's literary magazine, has hit the digital shelves! Congratulations to all the published authors and artists for sharing their unique voices and visions. Experience the magic of Eno Aura now!
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.
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
February Teacher Appreciation -
We are REDiculously appreciative of our staff. See how you can help!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A5AD2DA0FCC70-61542641-february#/
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
Families, please share your thoughts about the Athletic Program on this form. We would love to get volunteers to work on a Booster Club
and/or fundraising opportunities.
Middle School Athletics: Tryout Information
⚽girls soccer - Tryouts will be February 23rd & 24th. More information to come.
🎾boys tennis - Tryouts February 26th & 27th from 3:30 - 5:00. See flyer for more information.
⚾baseball - Tryouts will be February 23rd & 24th. More information to come. Join the Band app.
👟running club - This will start in March. The club will meet from 3:30 - 5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Join the Band app.
If your student is interested, please ensure their Dragonfly account is set up and up to date. Many required forms can be completed directly on the site. Two forms - the physical exam and medical eligibility form - must be completed by a physician. If your student needs a physical, Fast Med typically offers them for around $25.
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!