Good afternoon Bobcats,
Teacher appreciation week is always such a wonderful reminder of how lucky we are at ERA!!! We have the best families reaching out with so much kindness and appreciation to the greatest teachers. I love to see all of you and your students taking a moment to celebrate all of the wonderful educators at ERA - Thank You!!
Kristin
Congratulations & Good Things:
The Art Show was superb! Ms. Amy Finkenstadt, Ms. Grace Orrell and the ERA students have our school looking so beautiful!
Aladdin was awesome!!! Mrs. Greene and the middle school performing arts classes were phenomenal.
It is STREAM study week in elementary school! Thank you, Ms. Preddy, for getting students out of the classroom for such important environmental education!!
General Updates and Reminders
ERA's Board of Directors will have their next regular monthly meeting Tuesday, April 28 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the ERA HS conference room and virtually at this link. The draft agenda will be posted by April 17 and 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. Apr 28) to board@enoriveracademy.org. We hope to see you there. More information and links about ERA's Board can be found here.
"ERA Families, a reminder that it is tick season. Through STEM class kids will be going into the woods this week and next. We work to avoid poison ivy and we do discuss ticks. It is impossible to study and enjoy nature without these spring annoyances. That is why education is key! It is a good idea to put clothes immediately in the washing machine and have kids do a tick check in the shower each evening."
Eno River Academy Theater Arts proudly presents the electrifying musical Grease! Join us on April 30th at 7:00 PM in the High School gym for a high-energy performance packed with unforgettable songs, lively dance numbers, and plenty of retro fun. Follow Sandy, Danny, and the rest of Rydell High’s coolest crowd as they navigate friendship, romance, and teenage life in this timeless classic. Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, this is a show you won’t want to miss!
Bring your friends, bring your family, and get ready to sing along—because this production is sure to be electrifyin’! Tickets in advance are $10. Tickets bought at the door are $15.00. To buy advance tickets, https://givebutter.com/grease-performance-advanced-tickets-5vl3sh.
Buy a ticket for a chance to win this car!! Theater Arts will be raffling off a motorized "Grease" car. Raffle tickets are $15.00, and a winner will be chosen at the end of the show!
The Band-Aid Bulletin
PTO Corner
THIS WEEK is Teacher Appreciation Week - April 27-May 1st!
We are going back to the 90's to celebrate our staff!
"Our teachers are Da Bomb - We would be totally clueless without them!" and we are planning some ways to celebrate them!
*We REALLY need volunteers for several grade levels in order to provide a duty-free lunch to all staff on Thursday, April 30th!
PLEASE check out the sign up and see where you can help! You will not be monitoring lunch and recess alone - administrators will be around for support!
*DONATIONS - We are collecting donations so all our specialists, assistants, teachers, admins, etc., all get a treat (gift card) to show our appreciation!
Volunteer and donate items!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A49A5AD2DA0FCC70-62858285-2026
To donate to gift cards -
https://givebutter.com/pto-copy-bmkwlt
The Staff Favorites List is here!!!! You asked, and we collected the info!
Want to get your teacher a little treat to show them how much you appreciate their hard work?
Want to do a random token of appreciation?
You can check out what our staff would really like!
2025-2026 Staff Favorites List
This Week in AthleticsMonday, April 27 Girls Soccer 4:30 PM Away vs. Excelsior Academy
Tuesday, April 28 Girls Soccer 4:00 PM Away vs. Falls Lake
Upcoming Important Dates:
May 1 – Field Day and Decision Day
May 4 – Now regular day (make up for weather)- Kindergarten Screenings
May 6 – 5pm Piano 1 Recital, HS Commons
May 6- 6pm 6-12 Band Concert, HS Gym
May 8 – 8th Grade English I Final
May 11 – Grades 3–5 ELA EOG
May 12 – 8th Grade Promotion, 1:00pm
May 12 – Grades 3–5 Math EOG
May 13 – Grades 6–8 ELA EOG
May 14 – Grades 6–8 Math EOG & 8th Grade Math 1 EOC
May 15 – 7th Grade Math 1 EOC, Middle School Spanish I Placement, 5th & 8th Grade Science EOG
May 18 – Read to Achieve (RTA)
May 19 – 5th Grade Celebration, 9:00 AM
May 19 – Kindergarten Celebration, 11:00 AM
May 21 – Last Day of School
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 ERA’s Annual Fund.