Good afternoon Bobcats,
We hope to see you tonight for some star gazing and tomorrow for the Board of Directors meeting!
✨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 23rd 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!
Have a wonderful week,
Kristin
Congratulations & Good Things:
We have a new mural in the K-8 - Shout out to Ms. Sarah Shore!!
General Updates and Reminders
Large Pieces of Cardboard NEEDED: Performing Arts needs large pieces of cardboard for props and backdrops - please send in what you have!
Spring Pictures grades K-8: Students in grades K-8 will have the opportunity to have their spring pictures taken the morning of March 2. These are photos of the whole child. The company we use is Strawbridge Studios. No payment is needed on picture day.
ERA's Board of Directors will have their next regular monthly meeting Tuesday, February 24 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the ERA HS conference room and virtually at this link. The draft agenda can be found here. Public comments are welcome and can be made in person, live over Zoom, or submitted in advance (no later than 1 p.m. Feb 24) to board@enoriveracademy.org. We hope to see you there. More information and links about ERA's Board can be found here.
Middle School Dance: Save the Date - March 20, 2026 from 5-7pm
$5 to enter
Bring money for snacks and drinks
Sign up genius to provide snacks and drinks - Thanks in advance!!
🌍 Join Us for World Heritage Day! 🌍
Eno River Academy is excited to host our 3rd Annual World Heritage Day on Monday, April 13th, and this year we are inviting families to be part of this special celebration! Our high school gym will transform into “the world,” with continents represented through student projects, cultural displays, food samples, artifacts, traditional clothing, music, dances, games, and more.
We welcome parents and guardians who are interested in sharing a piece of their heritage—whether by contributing food, lending an artifact, wearing customary attire, sharing fun facts, or participating in another meaningful way. If you would like to be involved, please complete the participation form by March 6, 2026.
For questions, feel free to contact Jennifer Tinnin at jtinnin@enoriveracademy.org. Thank you for helping us make this event a vibrant celebration of our diverse community!
STREAM Festival - Save the Date: 4/16 and planning is underway-- looking for some helpful humans to join us. Parents and guardians, check out this link to see how you could help. Email cpreddy@enoriveracademy.org if you have any questions!
Blood Drive Details:
Site: Eno River Academy
Address: 1100 NC Highway 57 North, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
Room Name: Gym
Date: Fri Mar 27, 2026
Time: 9:00: AM - 2:00: PM
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!
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 BEFORE 2/27 to guarantee your copy. 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:
Snow Day Photos
Winter break travels/adventures
Winter Spirit Week photos
Winter sports photos
Extracurricular activities (specifically K-5 sports)
High School & Middle School band/chorus/piano concert photos
K-8 Club photos
The Band-Aid Bulletin
Nurse Jenn has provided an update that you can read in detail here.
PTO Corner
March Teacher Appreciation -
We are looking for folks to help with set up / clean up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0D49A9AD2FA2FD0-62537093-march
Mark your calendars
Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated April 27th - May 1st this year! Stay tuned for more details. There will be opportunities to donate items, donate towards gift cards for staff, volunteer to help supervise students during lunch/ recess, decorate, set up/ clean up, and more!
Have a connection or idea? Let us know!
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
Running Club - we need parent volunteers!!! Please reach out to Ms. Snyder (ssnyder@enoriveracademy.org) if you are able to attend on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm. Our athletes thank you in advance!!
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 from 3:15 - 5:00. See flyer for more information.
boys tennis - Tryouts February 26th & 27th from 3:30 - 5:00. See flyer for more information.
baseball - Tryouts will be February 23rd & 24th, starting at 4:00. More information to come. Join the Band app to stay up to date.
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.