Please note that Monday, October 12 to Friday, October 16 is Fall Break.
The campus will be closed. We will see everyone on Monday, October 19.
Bobcats ROARING with pride
Congratulations to our Eno River Academy Cross Country teams on a huge night at the TNAC Conference Championship!
Our girls brought home another TNAC Conference title and left no doubt, finishing with a PERFECT SCORE of 15!
The boys brought the conference title back home as well with an impressive score of 16 — just one point away from a perfect score!
We also want to congratulate Eva on being named the TNAC Female Runner of the Year and Alden on being named the TNAC Male Runner of the Year!
Congratulations to all of our runners on an incredible season so far!
Important October Dates
October 12 - 16: Fall Break
October 23: Report Cards
October 26-29: Spirit Week (See theme days below)
October 27: Board Meeting, 5:30pm
October 28: 4th and 5th grade Fall Program, 9am (performance for MS/HS)
October 29: 4th and 5th grade Fall Program, 9am (performance for K-3 and families)
October 29: PreACT & PSAT & PSAT 8
October 30: Teacher Work Day
October 31: Trunk or Treat & Book Fair (31st - 11/4)
General Updates and Reminders
Spirit Week
Monday, October 26: Mummy Monday, Kick off spirit week by wearing your coziest PJs!
Tuesday, October 27: Double Trouble Tuesday, Match with a friend or a group!
Wednesday, October 28: Wizard Wednesday, Wear your Hogwarts colors, dress as a witch or wizard or Wednesday Addams!
Thursday, October 29: Thriller Thursday, Wear your Halloween costume (no facemasks or weapons allowed)
Friday, October 30: NO SCHOOL
Student Tutoring Services
The National Honor Society is now offering student tutoring services for students in all grades! That means elementary, middle, and high school students can connect with an NHS tutor for extra academic support! Look out for our flyers around the high school building for more details. Don't go it alone—visit our tutoring website and connect with a tutor today! Questions? Feel free to reach out to NHS Vice President Keara Seys and NHS advisor Katherine Penley. We’re here to help you succeed!
Come Volunteer at the Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to ERA October 30 through November 4! Get ready for a reading adventure with the newest books, bestselling series, and kid-favorite characters. Plus, every purchase earns funds for our school that let teachers choose new classroom books. Click here for more information about the Book Fair. The homepage can be used to set up student eWallets and shop online from 10/30-11/12!
We need volunteers to help make the event a great experience for all! Please click here to sign up for a shift. If you have questions please contact Ms. Hoover. (mhover@enoriveracademy.org)
Is Your Child Ready for a Cell Phone?
A note from Ms. Harkey (School Counselor, Grades 6-9)
Many students have or get phones in middle school, so I wanted to share a quick resource if you're debating whether or not to get your child one (especially as the holidays approach... too soon?? :)).
The reason I like the "quiz" below is that it gives your child goals to work towards if you deem them not ready ("show me you're ready for a phone by getting your homework done on time without reminders"), and also shares a few reminders about options that are not full smartphones.
There's no single age when a kid becomes "ready" for a phone. What matters more is why they need one and what they're ready to do with it.
Common Sense Media’s newest interactive experience walks you through those questions and helps you think through whether now is the right time, what kind of device might fit, and what to talk about before it comes home. It's a little help for a decision that feels pretty big.
Please also note our school’s cell phone/smart watch/smart glasses policy.
After School Programs are hiring!
Our K-8 after school program is hiring!
Tuesday and Thursday staff member from 2:00-6:00, possibility of more hours
Adults 18+
Candidates should be energetic, able to work well with others and have their own transportation.
Previous experience working with children required
Responsible for:
Group Management/safety and assigned group
Leading the assigned group activities for each day
complete basic clean up for their area
Please contact Heather Cobbs, After School Program Director (asp@enoriveracademy.org) to get started!
Candy and Costume Donations
Weaver Youth Fellowship is hosting a Halloween party for our unhoused community at Home Start, and is collecting candy and costume donations. Gently used costumes, accessories and candy can be donated at the front office October 1- October 23. For more information please contact Ida Dashti (idadashti@enoriveracademy.org)
Update from Nurse Jenn
Questions about your child’s medication while they are at school? Wondering the thresholds to keep a child at home when sick? Nurse Jen has outlined that and more in her most recent update that can be found here.
Hillsborough Elementary Fall Festival
I’m reaching out on behalf of the Hillsborough Elementary School PTA to invite the Eno River Academy K–8 community to our annual HES Fall Fest on Saturday, October 17 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Fall Fest is a free community event with games, crafts, inflatables, food trucks, local vendors, pumpkins, music, and more. This year is especially exciting because Hillsborough Elementary is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Fall Fest will serve as a homecoming celebration for our school and community.
We’d love to welcome ERA families!
HES Fall Fest
Saturday, October 17 | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Hillsborough Elementary School
Free event — all families, alumni, and community members welcome
We hope to see some of your families there!
Mackenzie Warren
HES PTA Social Committee Chair
This Week in Athletics
10/17, Time TBD, Middle School Cross Country, Home, NC Runners
Duke Football Fundraiser
NEXT SIGN UP DATE: OCT 17th
This is an opportunity to make a lot of money for our ERA athletics programs. We will need 12 parents and up to 4 kids per game, but kids must be 16 and up. You will work at a Duke football concession stand, and it's busy! We will make 10% of that stand's proceeds. Please wear ERA gear as you work if possible. All adults will also need to complete online training before working (once you sign up, Brad will send you the link). Please click this link to review the available slots and consider signing up for 1-2 slots this fall. Thank you!
What you might have missed?
Purchase your 2027 Yearbooks!
Parents can now order their yearbooks at the cheapest price of the year, using this link!
Please note that although it says "Upper School" this is the K-12 yearbook and includes elementary and middle school!
Follow the official Eno River Academy Instagram Page! (@enoriveracademy)
Boxtops for Education
Did you know we are a Boxtops for Education school? No longer do you have to clip your boxtops and bring them in, there is now an app! Click this link to download the app, and scan your receipts within 14 days to give credit to our school.
Pantry Donations Needed
Granola bars, apple sauce and small water bottles would be very appreciated! Drop off your donation during the morning carline, or have your child walk them into the front office.
Board of Directors
The next regular BOD monthly meeting Tuesday, October 27th starting at 5:30 p.m. at the ERA HS conference room. Public comments are welcome and can be made in person, live over Zoom, or submitted in advance (no later than 1 p.m. Sept 29th) to board@enoriveracademy.org. We hope to see you there. More information and links about ERA's Board can be found here.
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