Greetings!
The Class of ‘09 will be the subject of ongoing announcements over the next few months....starting with CONGRATULATIONS to Jonathan Monroe who has been accepted to Manhattan Marymount College with a $24,000 academic merit scholarship!
Parents of underclassmen of all ages should mark their calendars for Saturday, January 10th at 2:30 PM. As part of our Open House open to the public (which is also a great way for our own families to check out other divisions of our school) we will be running a session detailing Camelot’s strategic college/career guidance program. Never has it been more important for students to find, select and be accepted to the college that is the right fit for them. Camelot students typically graduate prepared to enter college with many dual enrollment college credits already under their belts and with outstanding merit award offers to attend colleges. Please join me to learn more about our comprehensive and strategic guidance program - truly one of the “jewels” of Camelot.
Check out our website for pictures of the Middle Grades Sound to Sea trip.
Go, Knights- we had one win and one loss last week - both games hard fought. Thanks to everyone who turned out in support - it makes a real difference. Our last home game before the break is Monday at 4 PM. The team has off on Tuesday and practices on Wednesday and Thursday (late). PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ONE PRACTICE SCHEDULED OVER BREAK - Friday, Jan 2 at 11 AM and ONE GAME on Monday, January 5th. Players will get more details from Krista this week.
Other important facts about the week:
Morning Meeting will be graced by the presence of many parents making presentations for our Holidays Around the World program. Thank you, in advance, for sharing with us.
Middle Grades students have exams - Monday-Thursday
Thursday is the deadline to order pizza for January!
Friday at 2:30 both bands will perform for the student body (parents may drop in). They will share the holiday tunes that they will be performing at Northgate Mall on Saturday at 2 PM. PLEASE COME TO THE MALL TO SUPPORT OUR BAND AND OUR SCHOOL!
Monday, January 5th is the tuition due date for many families on the early-re enrollment plan. PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON THIS DAY. Please see the letter sent home from Wendy to make arrangements.
School closes Friday at the usual time and reopens for students on Tuesday, January 6th.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday and a safe break!
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Weekly Update 12/7/08
Greetings!
Congratulations to eighth grader Liz Reeder who was our top scorer on the American Mathematics Competition for grades 6 to 8! Liz earned a mark of Distinction, meaning that she ranked in the highest scoring group nationally. Second place in our school was shared by seventh graders Elisabeth Parker and Brian Powell, and third place winners were Megan Rusconi-Warner, Josh Stallings, and Aaron Daniels Freeman. Aaron Daniels Freeman and Alex Berro earned Merit awards, indicating that they were among the top scorers in the sixth grade. We had great participation with 11 students competing, and all deserve a round of hearty applause!
Kudos to Module 4 Merit Award recipients: Toyin Tosh, Angela Dodson, Justice Lamphear, Carson Molaro and Stacy Powell. Also, congrats to Module 4 Honor Roll students: Aaron Daniels-Freeman, Olivia Arges, Michelle Hill, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Zachariah Claypole White, Max Fried, Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach, Bri Oleson, Joshua Pettway Hinton, Liz Reeder, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Sarah Chetty, Amber Rogers, Ryan Siebens, Kathryn Wilkes, Ian Reid, Michael Berro, Amanda Stevens, Rita Glynn and Jonathan Monroe.
Thank you to everyone for the support of the basketball team fundraiser for new uniforms. Basketball players are reminded that their proceeds and any unsold books must be turned in to Krista by noon tomorrow (Monday). The sale of the coupon books went very well and the team should be sporting their new attire soon! As an additional way to support our team the home game this Wednesday at 4 PM (“home” is Yates Baptist Church gym on Old Chapel Hill Road) will be the focus of our next Spirit Day. (Note - this is a calendar change - Spirit Day was originally scheduled for Monday.) Students are asked to wear the school colors of purple and gold on that day and any 5th-12th student with parent permission will be transported to the game after school. Younger students will require a parent chaperone. Parents are asked to pick up from Yates by 5:30 PM. Please send me an email if you give permission for your 5th-12th grade student to be transported to the game on Wednesday.
Parent Service Opportunity: We are looking for guest speakers for Holidays Around the World the week of December 15-19. This is the perfect opportunity for families who have lived in another part of the world to share their stories. In a 5-10 minute presentation, speakers share their holiday customs, foods and traditions with the student body at Morning Meeting. Contact Wendy for more details.
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Congratulations to eighth grader Liz Reeder who was our top scorer on the American Mathematics Competition for grades 6 to 8! Liz earned a mark of Distinction, meaning that she ranked in the highest scoring group nationally. Second place in our school was shared by seventh graders Elisabeth Parker and Brian Powell, and third place winners were Megan Rusconi-Warner, Josh Stallings, and Aaron Daniels Freeman. Aaron Daniels Freeman and Alex Berro earned Merit awards, indicating that they were among the top scorers in the sixth grade. We had great participation with 11 students competing, and all deserve a round of hearty applause!
Kudos to Module 4 Merit Award recipients: Toyin Tosh, Angela Dodson, Justice Lamphear, Carson Molaro and Stacy Powell. Also, congrats to Module 4 Honor Roll students: Aaron Daniels-Freeman, Olivia Arges, Michelle Hill, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Zachariah Claypole White, Max Fried, Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach, Bri Oleson, Joshua Pettway Hinton, Liz Reeder, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Sarah Chetty, Amber Rogers, Ryan Siebens, Kathryn Wilkes, Ian Reid, Michael Berro, Amanda Stevens, Rita Glynn and Jonathan Monroe.
Thank you to everyone for the support of the basketball team fundraiser for new uniforms. Basketball players are reminded that their proceeds and any unsold books must be turned in to Krista by noon tomorrow (Monday). The sale of the coupon books went very well and the team should be sporting their new attire soon! As an additional way to support our team the home game this Wednesday at 4 PM (“home” is Yates Baptist Church gym on Old Chapel Hill Road) will be the focus of our next Spirit Day. (Note - this is a calendar change - Spirit Day was originally scheduled for Monday.) Students are asked to wear the school colors of purple and gold on that day and any 5th-12th student with parent permission will be transported to the game after school. Younger students will require a parent chaperone. Parents are asked to pick up from Yates by 5:30 PM. Please send me an email if you give permission for your 5th-12th grade student to be transported to the game on Wednesday.
Parent Service Opportunity: We are looking for guest speakers for Holidays Around the World the week of December 15-19. This is the perfect opportunity for families who have lived in another part of the world to share their stories. In a 5-10 minute presentation, speakers share their holiday customs, foods and traditions with the student body at Morning Meeting. Contact Wendy for more details.
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Weekly Update 11/29/08
Greetings! I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving. I’m sending this Update one day early for the benefit of Middle Grades parents who will be leaving tomorrow on the Sound to Sea trip.
First, a huge THANK YOU to everyone for the great turnout for the Academic Fair and the Thanksgiving Feast. Also, a shout out to parents Paul Kartcheske and Nancy HIllsman who once again worked with Wendy Morris to serve a great meal for two hundred. Last Saturday the Herald Sun ran an article on the event - stay tuned to our website for a link to the article that will be posted very soon.
CONGRATS to the basketball Knights for their win at the Thursday, November 20 game. The season continues with a home game on Monday and the first away game on Friday. Coach Greg and Coach Dan are strongly encouraging all of us to turn out for the home games to give our team the psychological advantage they need and deserve!
REMINDER: All Second Semester Paperwork is due MONDAY! Any items not turned in by that time will be subject to the appropriate late fee.
UPPER SCHOOL students have an AR requirement to be met by Monday at 3:30 PM. AP English students are to have completed the assigned book by class time on Monday.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE STUDENTS are invited to perform on Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM at Northgate Mall. Glenn needs to hear from all of the parents ASAP to let him know who can and cannot attend. You can email Glenn directly at: glenn@pizzadreams.com.
Thanks. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you on Monday!
Best,
Thelma
First, a huge THANK YOU to everyone for the great turnout for the Academic Fair and the Thanksgiving Feast. Also, a shout out to parents Paul Kartcheske and Nancy HIllsman who once again worked with Wendy Morris to serve a great meal for two hundred. Last Saturday the Herald Sun ran an article on the event - stay tuned to our website for a link to the article that will be posted very soon.
CONGRATS to the basketball Knights for their win at the Thursday, November 20 game. The season continues with a home game on Monday and the first away game on Friday. Coach Greg and Coach Dan are strongly encouraging all of us to turn out for the home games to give our team the psychological advantage they need and deserve!
REMINDER: All Second Semester Paperwork is due MONDAY! Any items not turned in by that time will be subject to the appropriate late fee.
UPPER SCHOOL students have an AR requirement to be met by Monday at 3:30 PM. AP English students are to have completed the assigned book by class time on Monday.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE STUDENTS are invited to perform on Saturday, December 20 at 2 PM at Northgate Mall. Glenn needs to hear from all of the parents ASAP to let him know who can and cannot attend. You can email Glenn directly at: glenn@pizzadreams.com.
Thanks. Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you on Monday!
Best,
Thelma
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Weekly Update 11/9/08
Greetings!
Our week at school was full of excitement - Middle Grades sponsored a student election, we had Wacky Tacky Day and we honored the soccer team with a celebration dinner. Lots of new pictures documenting the fun have gone up on our website.
Welcome to our newest student - 8th grader Bri Oleson. We are thrilled to welcome Bri and her parents to our Camelot Family.
Congratulations Module 3 Honor Roll students - Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Josh Stallings, Zachariah Claypole White, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Sarah Chetty, Connor Killian, Ryan Siebens, Jung-In Yoon, Michael Berro, Amanda Stevens, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn and Jonathan Monroe.
Also, congratulations to junior Michael Berro for being named MVP of our soccer team.
In the Mail.....
1) Academic Fair/Thanksgiving Feast details - please return your Thanksgiving RSVP if your are attending or not. Please remember Academic Fair is a required parent event.
2) Second Semester paperwork - due December 1 (NOTE - Middle Grades students will be on the beach trip at this time - please make arrangements accordingly)
3) Mid Semester Grades/Warnings - all warnings (academic and attendance) need to be returned this week with a parent signature.
This Week...
Monday - Upper School crates of student work out
Tuesday - Upper School drop in advisor time (8-8:30 AM)
- crates out
- Senior tux and drape pictures
- 5:30 PM - Costa Rica trip meeting
-basketball practice hours 5:15-6:30 PM
Wednesday - Upper School - Academic Fair - final paper due
Friday - Zoo trip - Sr MAPP/Middle Grades
Have a great week.
Thelma
Our week at school was full of excitement - Middle Grades sponsored a student election, we had Wacky Tacky Day and we honored the soccer team with a celebration dinner. Lots of new pictures documenting the fun have gone up on our website.
Welcome to our newest student - 8th grader Bri Oleson. We are thrilled to welcome Bri and her parents to our Camelot Family.
Congratulations Module 3 Honor Roll students - Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Josh Stallings, Zachariah Claypole White, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Sarah Chetty, Connor Killian, Ryan Siebens, Jung-In Yoon, Michael Berro, Amanda Stevens, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn and Jonathan Monroe.
Also, congratulations to junior Michael Berro for being named MVP of our soccer team.
In the Mail.....
1) Academic Fair/Thanksgiving Feast details - please return your Thanksgiving RSVP if your are attending or not. Please remember Academic Fair is a required parent event.
2) Second Semester paperwork - due December 1 (NOTE - Middle Grades students will be on the beach trip at this time - please make arrangements accordingly)
3) Mid Semester Grades/Warnings - all warnings (academic and attendance) need to be returned this week with a parent signature.
This Week...
Monday - Upper School crates of student work out
Tuesday - Upper School drop in advisor time (8-8:30 AM)
- crates out
- Senior tux and drape pictures
- 5:30 PM - Costa Rica trip meeting
-basketball practice hours 5:15-6:30 PM
Wednesday - Upper School - Academic Fair - final paper due
Friday - Zoo trip - Sr MAPP/Middle Grades
Have a great week.
Thelma
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Weekly Update 10/26/08
Greetings!
Congratulations to ninth grader Ryn Wilkes who has been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award. In order to win this award Ryn needed to demonstrate self-discipline, time management, originality, initiative and complete a long-term service project.
Also, congratulations to Ryan Siebens whose name was inadvertently left off of the Module 2 Honor Roll list.
We’re entering a big week of teacher attendance at professional conferences. On Monday and Tuesday Ms Kelly and Ms Michelle will be attending a conference for elementary teachers, on Thursday and Friday Mr Dan will be at a science teachers' conference and on Friday Ms Annie will attend a math teachers' conference! I’m really proud that our school supports this kind of professional development - it is reenergizing to our teachers and keeps our classrooms in touch with best practices from across the country and the world.
Tomorrow (Monday) the basketball season starts with after school practices at Yates. Please note the schedule that was sent home - pick up on Monday and Wednesday from Yates at 5:30 PM, pick up on Tuesday at 7:15 PM. On Tuesdays students have the option of leaving school and meeting at Yates by 5:30 PM or of staying for study hall and being transported by the school at 5 PM. In order for players to participate they must have their paperwork turned into the office. We have a HUGE season lined up with more games versus more schools than ever.
Mid Semester is this Friday. Mid-semester grades/warnings will be mailed home the following week. It is important that students use this week to get caught up on any outstanding assignments so that the grades recorded will be an accurate reflection of student standing. This is especially important for seniors as these grades will be requested by colleges.
Friday is also a big day in terms of special activities that are planned. The Lower School will celebrate Fall Festival with a host of special activities from disco to face painting. The older students and parents will be supporting these activities under the leadership of Miss Kelly. Please note that students have the option of wearing costumes but they must adhere to school-appropriate guidelines which prohibit anything gory, weapons, ghosts, witches, devils, etc. Middle and Upper School students will be attending the Nasher Art Museum on Friday morning under the leadership of Ms Celia. Students will go home with permission slips tomorrow that need to be returned on Tuesday. Please note that parent drivers for this trip need to arrive at school by 9:15 AM and can expect to be finished by 11:30 AM.
Check out www.Healthelunchkids.com for the many new options for larger appetites and for the Halloween specials.
Finally, the soccer finale celebration has been scheduled for Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM at the Golden Corral by Target. Soccer players will be treated to dinner and we’ll gather to recognize the hard work and growth of everyone on the team.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Congratulations to ninth grader Ryn Wilkes who has been awarded the Girl Scout Silver Award. In order to win this award Ryn needed to demonstrate self-discipline, time management, originality, initiative and complete a long-term service project.
Also, congratulations to Ryan Siebens whose name was inadvertently left off of the Module 2 Honor Roll list.
We’re entering a big week of teacher attendance at professional conferences. On Monday and Tuesday Ms Kelly and Ms Michelle will be attending a conference for elementary teachers, on Thursday and Friday Mr Dan will be at a science teachers' conference and on Friday Ms Annie will attend a math teachers' conference! I’m really proud that our school supports this kind of professional development - it is reenergizing to our teachers and keeps our classrooms in touch with best practices from across the country and the world.
Tomorrow (Monday) the basketball season starts with after school practices at Yates. Please note the schedule that was sent home - pick up on Monday and Wednesday from Yates at 5:30 PM, pick up on Tuesday at 7:15 PM. On Tuesdays students have the option of leaving school and meeting at Yates by 5:30 PM or of staying for study hall and being transported by the school at 5 PM. In order for players to participate they must have their paperwork turned into the office. We have a HUGE season lined up with more games versus more schools than ever.
Mid Semester is this Friday. Mid-semester grades/warnings will be mailed home the following week. It is important that students use this week to get caught up on any outstanding assignments so that the grades recorded will be an accurate reflection of student standing. This is especially important for seniors as these grades will be requested by colleges.
Friday is also a big day in terms of special activities that are planned. The Lower School will celebrate Fall Festival with a host of special activities from disco to face painting. The older students and parents will be supporting these activities under the leadership of Miss Kelly. Please note that students have the option of wearing costumes but they must adhere to school-appropriate guidelines which prohibit anything gory, weapons, ghosts, witches, devils, etc. Middle and Upper School students will be attending the Nasher Art Museum on Friday morning under the leadership of Ms Celia. Students will go home with permission slips tomorrow that need to be returned on Tuesday. Please note that parent drivers for this trip need to arrive at school by 9:15 AM and can expect to be finished by 11:30 AM.
Check out www.Healthelunchkids.com for the many new options for larger appetites and for the Halloween specials.
Finally, the soccer finale celebration has been scheduled for Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 PM at the Golden Corral by Target. Soccer players will be treated to dinner and we’ll gather to recognize the hard work and growth of everyone on the team.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Weekly Update 10/12/08
Greetings!
Thanks to everyone - especially our incredible faculty - for the great work in conferences last week. A huge thank you to teacher Lori Hilliard who covered things magnificently in my absence. My daughter and I got back from our college trip last night - saw four colleges - ruled 2 out - great testimony to the need to visit campuses in person. The school she was most interested in before the trip was ruled out in five minutes and a school she thought she had no interest in has made the “short list” It is a lot of work to check out colleges thoroughly and well - and it is never too early to start!
Thank you to all of the parents who sponsored an Upper School student for a job shadow experience this week. Students are reminded to bring the completed job shadow forms in to receive credit for the experience.
Congratulations Camelot folks on the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Iolanthe this weekend at the Community Church of Chapel Hill (106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514). The show features Camelot students Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach and Lance Wilkes as Peers, and Ryn WIlkes as the Fairy Fleta. Our performance instructor, Glenn Mehrbach, produces, directs and provides musical direction for the show. The final performance is today at 3 PM - check it out!
Tomorrow the Upper School has a “specials” day. Students signed up in conference for one of three day-long special activities. Please be sure to dress according to the activity selected and students on the PE trip need to bring a lunch. Seniors are to report at 11AM tomorrow with ACT materials and college visit report forms in hand.
Students of all ages are reminded to return their completed Fitness Logs tomorrow!
This week is Club Preview Week. Students who are eight years old and older can choose from the selection of offerings listed on the handout sent home at conferences. (Second semester we will be adding clubs for our youngest students.) For this week, students who participate will be billed the usual after school fee. Starting next week participation requires enrollment for the semester. NOTE - we have added a photography club for students in grades 5-12 that will meet on Fridays from 4-5 PM. Parent/phtogorapher Simone Degan will lead this club starting this Friday. ALSO NOTE - the newsletter club does not start until NEXT week.
Soccer practice is this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as usual. The tournament is Friday-Saturday, times to be determined.
Parent drivers needed this Friday, October 17 for SR MAPP/Middle Grades trip to the Asheboro Zoo. If you can transport three or more students and would like to earn Parent Service by transporting/accompanying these classes to the zoo on Friday please let me or teacher Kelly Grove know ASAP. You do not need to have a student in one of these classes to participate.
This Saturday, October 18, all 10th, 11th and 12th graders need to be on campus for testing. The 10th and 11th graders need to arrive by 8 AM for the PSAT test. The 12th graders need to arrive by 9 AM for the final ACT practice test. NOTE - the “real” ACT test is the following weekend, Saturday, October 25. (NOTE-if the soccer tournament schedule presents any conflicts with this testing schedule students need to see me immediately to make alternate plans.)
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Thanks to everyone - especially our incredible faculty - for the great work in conferences last week. A huge thank you to teacher Lori Hilliard who covered things magnificently in my absence. My daughter and I got back from our college trip last night - saw four colleges - ruled 2 out - great testimony to the need to visit campuses in person. The school she was most interested in before the trip was ruled out in five minutes and a school she thought she had no interest in has made the “short list” It is a lot of work to check out colleges thoroughly and well - and it is never too early to start!
Thank you to all of the parents who sponsored an Upper School student for a job shadow experience this week. Students are reminded to bring the completed job shadow forms in to receive credit for the experience.
Congratulations Camelot folks on the production of the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta Iolanthe this weekend at the Community Church of Chapel Hill (106 Purefoy Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27514). The show features Camelot students Lennon Klinger-Mehrbach and Lance Wilkes as Peers, and Ryn WIlkes as the Fairy Fleta. Our performance instructor, Glenn Mehrbach, produces, directs and provides musical direction for the show. The final performance is today at 3 PM - check it out!
Tomorrow the Upper School has a “specials” day. Students signed up in conference for one of three day-long special activities. Please be sure to dress according to the activity selected and students on the PE trip need to bring a lunch. Seniors are to report at 11AM tomorrow with ACT materials and college visit report forms in hand.
Students of all ages are reminded to return their completed Fitness Logs tomorrow!
This week is Club Preview Week. Students who are eight years old and older can choose from the selection of offerings listed on the handout sent home at conferences. (Second semester we will be adding clubs for our youngest students.) For this week, students who participate will be billed the usual after school fee. Starting next week participation requires enrollment for the semester. NOTE - we have added a photography club for students in grades 5-12 that will meet on Fridays from 4-5 PM. Parent/phtogorapher Simone Degan will lead this club starting this Friday. ALSO NOTE - the newsletter club does not start until NEXT week.
Soccer practice is this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, as usual. The tournament is Friday-Saturday, times to be determined.
Parent drivers needed this Friday, October 17 for SR MAPP/Middle Grades trip to the Asheboro Zoo. If you can transport three or more students and would like to earn Parent Service by transporting/accompanying these classes to the zoo on Friday please let me or teacher Kelly Grove know ASAP. You do not need to have a student in one of these classes to participate.
This Saturday, October 18, all 10th, 11th and 12th graders need to be on campus for testing. The 10th and 11th graders need to arrive by 8 AM for the PSAT test. The 12th graders need to arrive by 9 AM for the final ACT practice test. NOTE - the “real” ACT test is the following weekend, Saturday, October 25. (NOTE-if the soccer tournament schedule presents any conflicts with this testing schedule students need to see me immediately to make alternate plans.)
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Weekly Update 10/5/08
Greetings!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at parent-teacher conferences this week. The teachers have been hard at work preparing for our time together. Please take a few minutes to organize your thoughts before the conference in terms of questions or feedback you have for us. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, Upper School families should review student work (found in subject specific crates on the table in the Upstairs Hall) prior to the conference. Please remember that students in Grades 5-12 are required to attend these conferences, younger students attendance is at the discretion of the teacher. After the conference you will be asked to complete a written satisfaction survey. Please allow a few minutes for this - your input is very important to us.
Special Class Schedule this week:
Upper School - no classes except for senior ACT course Monday, 9AM - noon
Middle Grades - Class on Monday only, Optional Care (by advance reservation) Tuesday-Friday
Lower School - Class on Monday and Tuesday only, Optional Care (by advance reservation) Wednesday - Friday.
Please remember that homework IS ASSIGNED over this break. Upper School students have Academic Fair work in addition to their other coursework.
At Upper School conferences, students (7th-11th grade) will be asked to sign up for which of three special ALL DAY activities they would like to participate in on Monday, October 13. Seniors will have a special day of their own that will be discussed at our meeting. Please consider these options before conference and be prepared to give us your first and second choice of an activity - see separate email sent to Upper School families.
Please note that I will be in attendance at the senior conferences on Monday. For the remainder of the week I will be fulfilling my role as the parent of a senior by visiting colleges with my daughter. I will be checking email at least once a day and will be happy to be part of any follow-up conferences that you may wish to have with me the following week.
Soccer practice schedule this week - Monday and Tuesday ONLY - no practice on Wednesday. Parents should transport students to the Forest Hill Park field by 3:30 PM and pick up at 5:00 PM. On Monday, Middle Grades soccer player will be transported to the field by the school, as usual. The week of October 13 will be the last week of soccer - that week practice will be on Monday through Wednesday, as normal, followed by the tournament on Friday-Saturday, October 17-18 (schedule TBD).
Our painted horse/unicorn, “Merlin,” has been proudly on display at Triangle Town Center. The competition will be judged on Monday, October 13. We need everyone to VOTE FOR MERLIN at the following link: http://www.farmanimalfrenzy.com/vote.aspx . Please send this link to friends and family and ask them to vote for Merlin as well! View all of the entries at: www.farmanimalfrenzy.com.
Thanks for all of the interest in PE equipment donations. Krista has put together a “wish list” in answer to all of your inquiries. Here it is: 20 poly spots, 20 gator balls, 10 beach balls, 2 kick balls, 10 regular balls (the ones at the grocery store, 8 big exercise balls, 4 badminton nets, 8 badminton rackets, 5 outdoor bocce ball sets, 9 tennis rackets, 9 medicine balls (5-10lbs), 10 whiffle balls, 10 softballs, 10 baseballs, 20 baseball mits, pinnies (10 of each color- red, green, blue, yellow, purple), 5 batting tees, 5 plastic or foam bats, 5 foam balls for baseball/softball, 16 lacrosse sticks, 5 youth footballs, 2 volleyballs, 5 women's basketballs, 2 adjustable basketball goals, 5 youth rubber footballs, 10 lacrosse balls, 5 Flaghouse superlight "Floaters" (training volleyballs), 1 volleyball net, 2 oballs (Flaghouse), 2 super soft bumps balls (Flaghouse), 5 beanbag target game (Flaghouse).
Also - Krista reminds everyone that Week One Fitness Activity Log should be complete and Week 2 has been handed out. Students who have school tomorrow should return the completed Week One form. Upper School students should return two completed forms on Monday, October 13.
Have a great week!
Thelma
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at parent-teacher conferences this week. The teachers have been hard at work preparing for our time together. Please take a few minutes to organize your thoughts before the conference in terms of questions or feedback you have for us. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, Upper School families should review student work (found in subject specific crates on the table in the Upstairs Hall) prior to the conference. Please remember that students in Grades 5-12 are required to attend these conferences, younger students attendance is at the discretion of the teacher. After the conference you will be asked to complete a written satisfaction survey. Please allow a few minutes for this - your input is very important to us.
Special Class Schedule this week:
Upper School - no classes except for senior ACT course Monday, 9AM - noon
Middle Grades - Class on Monday only, Optional Care (by advance reservation) Tuesday-Friday
Lower School - Class on Monday and Tuesday only, Optional Care (by advance reservation) Wednesday - Friday.
Please remember that homework IS ASSIGNED over this break. Upper School students have Academic Fair work in addition to their other coursework.
At Upper School conferences, students (7th-11th grade) will be asked to sign up for which of three special ALL DAY activities they would like to participate in on Monday, October 13. Seniors will have a special day of their own that will be discussed at our meeting. Please consider these options before conference and be prepared to give us your first and second choice of an activity - see separate email sent to Upper School families.
Please note that I will be in attendance at the senior conferences on Monday. For the remainder of the week I will be fulfilling my role as the parent of a senior by visiting colleges with my daughter. I will be checking email at least once a day and will be happy to be part of any follow-up conferences that you may wish to have with me the following week.
Soccer practice schedule this week - Monday and Tuesday ONLY - no practice on Wednesday. Parents should transport students to the Forest Hill Park field by 3:30 PM and pick up at 5:00 PM. On Monday, Middle Grades soccer player will be transported to the field by the school, as usual. The week of October 13 will be the last week of soccer - that week practice will be on Monday through Wednesday, as normal, followed by the tournament on Friday-Saturday, October 17-18 (schedule TBD).
Our painted horse/unicorn, “Merlin,” has been proudly on display at Triangle Town Center. The competition will be judged on Monday, October 13. We need everyone to VOTE FOR MERLIN at the following link: http://www.farmanimalfrenzy.
Thanks for all of the interest in PE equipment donations. Krista has put together a “wish list” in answer to all of your inquiries. Here it is: 20 poly spots, 20 gator balls, 10 beach balls, 2 kick balls, 10 regular balls (the ones at the grocery store, 8 big exercise balls, 4 badminton nets, 8 badminton rackets, 5 outdoor bocce ball sets, 9 tennis rackets, 9 medicine balls (5-10lbs), 10 whiffle balls, 10 softballs, 10 baseballs, 20 baseball mits, pinnies (10 of each color- red, green, blue, yellow, purple), 5 batting tees, 5 plastic or foam bats, 5 foam balls for baseball/softball, 16 lacrosse sticks, 5 youth footballs, 2 volleyballs, 5 women's basketballs, 2 adjustable basketball goals, 5 youth rubber footballs, 10 lacrosse balls, 5 Flaghouse superlight "Floaters" (training volleyballs), 1 volleyball net, 2 oballs (Flaghouse), 2 super soft bumps balls (Flaghouse), 5 beanbag target game (Flaghouse).
Also - Krista reminds everyone that Week One Fitness Activity Log should be complete and Week 2 has been handed out. Students who have school tomorrow should return the completed Week One form. Upper School students should return two completed forms on Monday, October 13.
Have a great week!
Thelma
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Update 9/28/08
Greetings! Thanks to everyone for the great turnout at Back to School Night. I have received more positive feedback emails since that event than ever - I’m thrilled that you are as appreciative of the great teaching team we have as I am.
Welcome to new students Georgia Brooks (Grade One), Jung-In Yoon (Grade 10) and Jung-Woong Yoon (Grade 12). Interest in our international admissions as well as our traditional admissions is going strong. On Saturday we have our first Open House of the season from 10AM - Noon. Please tell your friends and be sure to take credit for the referrals so as to realize the tuition benefit for any enrollments that result.
Congratulations Camelot Knights -our soccer team won their first game of the season on Friday, 3-2, versus Hopewell Academy. Way to go Ryan Felton, David Achin and Michael Berro (our goal scorers) and teammates for a great showing!
Huge thanks to the following parents for their help in running our successful Book Fair: Marcy Hartman, Barbara Berro, Myra Stallings, Lia Gilmore, Karen Fried, Amy Daniels, Tiffany Fullwood, Barbara Claypole, Sally Fessler and Sherri Narin. Also, thanks to the many families who supported the fair with their purchases for their children and our classrooms. Of course, the event couldn't have taken place at all without the support of Miss Denise and the HUGE organizational effort of Scott Mitchell.
Early Re-enrollment is going very strong and Wednesday is the deadline. Almost 50% of families in their second or subsequent year at Camelot have already signed up for this tuition-saving plan. Families in their first year at our school should call Scott to gain a better understanding of the benefits of this plan.
Afterschool clubs will launch the week AFTER conferences (October 13) to allow us time to match student interest with club sponsors. I am still looking for a parent to sponsor a CHESS club and we could use one more parent-preferably with skill in photography - to offer an outlet to our group of photojournalists wanting to publish a school newspaper.
As you heard at Back to School Night, Miss Krista is accepting donations of your underused athletic equipment and Mr Glenn is hoping to borrow two keyboards (one at least 61 keys and one at least 76 keys) for the performance groups.
Please note that the Physical Activity log sheets sent home by Miss Krista start this week and are due each Friday, starting this Friday.
Upcoming Schedule Items:
School closes this Friday at 3:15 PM (pick up by 3:30 PM) for a teacher meeting to set up for conferences. Optional Care is available by prior reservation - right now enrollment is low and subject to cancellation.
Soccer games this week - Wednesday (Home) and Friday - (Away - need drivers - please email me-depart Camelot at 3 for a 4:30 game. Return to Camelot around 6:30 PM). Please note that there is a League tournament on October 17-18 so practices will continue until that time. After the close of the season we’ll plan a celebration for the players and adults for all of their hard work.
Of special note - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday soccer practices will be held, as usual, during conference week (week of October 6). Families should make arrangements to get students to/from the field and communicate any conflicts directly with Coach Dan.
Next week (week of October 6):
Monday - Seniors have 3 hour ACT class (9 AM - Noon) followed by their individual conferences in the afternoon. The rest of the week is to be used for college visits, applications, etc.
Monday - Friday - Upper School is closed for parent conferences
Tuesday - Friday - Middle Grades is closed for parent conference (Optional Care available by prior reservation - right now Tuesday enrollment is low and subject to cancellation)
Wednesday- Friday - Lower School is closed for parent conferences (Optional Care available by prior reservation)
Note: Homework IS given during Conference Week. Upper School students are also expected to get significant work done on their Academic Fair paper. AR books are also assigned during this time. Finally, Upper School students will be offered job shadow opportunities during this week.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Welcome to new students Georgia Brooks (Grade One), Jung-In Yoon (Grade 10) and Jung-Woong Yoon (Grade 12). Interest in our international admissions as well as our traditional admissions is going strong. On Saturday we have our first Open House of the season from 10AM - Noon. Please tell your friends and be sure to take credit for the referrals so as to realize the tuition benefit for any enrollments that result.
Congratulations Camelot Knights -our soccer team won their first game of the season on Friday, 3-2, versus Hopewell Academy. Way to go Ryan Felton, David Achin and Michael Berro (our goal scorers) and teammates for a great showing!
Huge thanks to the following parents for their help in running our successful Book Fair: Marcy Hartman, Barbara Berro, Myra Stallings, Lia Gilmore, Karen Fried, Amy Daniels, Tiffany Fullwood, Barbara Claypole, Sally Fessler and Sherri Narin. Also, thanks to the many families who supported the fair with their purchases for their children and our classrooms. Of course, the event couldn't have taken place at all without the support of Miss Denise and the HUGE organizational effort of Scott Mitchell.
Early Re-enrollment is going very strong and Wednesday is the deadline. Almost 50% of families in their second or subsequent year at Camelot have already signed up for this tuition-saving plan. Families in their first year at our school should call Scott to gain a better understanding of the benefits of this plan.
Afterschool clubs will launch the week AFTER conferences (October 13) to allow us time to match student interest with club sponsors. I am still looking for a parent to sponsor a CHESS club and we could use one more parent-preferably with skill in photography - to offer an outlet to our group of photojournalists wanting to publish a school newspaper.
As you heard at Back to School Night, Miss Krista is accepting donations of your underused athletic equipment and Mr Glenn is hoping to borrow two keyboards (one at least 61 keys and one at least 76 keys) for the performance groups.
Please note that the Physical Activity log sheets sent home by Miss Krista start this week and are due each Friday, starting this Friday.
Upcoming Schedule Items:
School closes this Friday at 3:15 PM (pick up by 3:30 PM) for a teacher meeting to set up for conferences. Optional Care is available by prior reservation - right now enrollment is low and subject to cancellation.
Soccer games this week - Wednesday (Home) and Friday - (Away - need drivers - please email me-depart Camelot at 3 for a 4:30 game. Return to Camelot around 6:30 PM). Please note that there is a League tournament on October 17-18 so practices will continue until that time. After the close of the season we’ll plan a celebration for the players and adults for all of their hard work.
Of special note - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday soccer practices will be held, as usual, during conference week (week of October 6). Families should make arrangements to get students to/from the field and communicate any conflicts directly with Coach Dan.
Next week (week of October 6):
Monday - Seniors have 3 hour ACT class (9 AM - Noon) followed by their individual conferences in the afternoon. The rest of the week is to be used for college visits, applications, etc.
Monday - Friday - Upper School is closed for parent conferences
Tuesday - Friday - Middle Grades is closed for parent conference (Optional Care available by prior reservation - right now Tuesday enrollment is low and subject to cancellation)
Wednesday- Friday - Lower School is closed for parent conferences (Optional Care available by prior reservation)
Note: Homework IS given during Conference Week. Upper School students are also expected to get significant work done on their Academic Fair paper. AR books are also assigned during this time. Finally, Upper School students will be offered job shadow opportunities during this week.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Update 9/21/08
Greetings!
Thank you for all of the helpful retreat feedback. We had a very productive couple of days and we are excited to share all of our plans with you at Back to School Night this Thursday night. I must tell you - we’ve never had a more inspiring group of teachers....what a pleasure they are to work with!
Check out the photo gallery on the school website for great Student Orientation pictures as well as pictures of the process of creating "Merlin" - the horse artwork project that is now complete. Kudos to art teacher Heather Cramer and the Upper School students who turned this into a masterpiece.
The Costa Rica trip is ON! We had a great last minute turn out. Two spots remain for anyone still wishing to travel - contact Celia for more info.
Wednesday- Friday of this week is our annual Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks, in advance, to all of the parent volunteers who will staff this event and to Scott Mitchell and Miss Denise for their leadership. This is a fundraiser for our school and a wonderful way to promote student interest in reading - please check it out!
Back To School Night- a required parent event - is this Thursday. Lower and Middle Grades parents 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Upper School parents 7:30 - 9:00 PM. At this event you will talk to each of your student’s instructors to learn the expectations, plans and goals of the class. Due to limited seating there is not room for students or siblings at this event - no childcare services will be provided and we ask that no children be in attendance as there is not the place or the personnel to provide appropriate supervision. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and understanding.
Soccer
Wednesday - away game vs. Community Partners Charter High School - 3:30PM. Students need to leave at 2:20PM- soccer families should email me if they will need transportation to and from the game. Parents who are available to drive at 2:20 PM should contact me with the number of passengers you can transport. Those picking up from Camelot should do so at 5:15 PM.
Friday - home game versus Hopewell Academy at 4 PM. Pick up from Lakewood YMCA at 5:15 PM.
Note - the game originally scheduled for this Thursday has been moved to Tuesday, 9/30. The website calendar will be updated to reflect all of this info by tomorrow.
Early Re-enrollment is in full swing! Final deadline is October 1 or when the 50% cap is reached, whichever comes first. Contact Wendy for more info.
Parent Service - parents who wish to assist with cleaning and/or Open House building prep next weekend should contact Mike at MGlynn8820@aol.com or at 919-818-0047.
Parent service/barten for club sponsorship....if you are a parent available at least one day at week from 3:30-4:30 PM and you’d like to sponsor an afterschool club this fall please let me know. We have strong student interest in journalism/newspaper, photography, web design, and chess.
Healthelunchkids Update - this week’s menu has new items that include a Curry Chicken Salad Wrap and Asian Chicken Salad. There are now 5 adult options each day.
After School Ride Needed! - The Reid Family is still in search of afterschool transportation for their 10th grade son. They live in Hope Valley Farms. If anyone is willing to help in exchange for gas money please contact Laura (mom) at 358-9817.
Have a great week and I'll look forward to seeing you on Thursday night.
Best,
Thelma
Thank you for all of the helpful retreat feedback. We had a very productive couple of days and we are excited to share all of our plans with you at Back to School Night this Thursday night. I must tell you - we’ve never had a more inspiring group of teachers....what a pleasure they are to work with!
Check out the photo gallery on the school website for great Student Orientation pictures as well as pictures of the process of creating "Merlin" - the horse artwork project that is now complete. Kudos to art teacher Heather Cramer and the Upper School students who turned this into a masterpiece.
The Costa Rica trip is ON! We had a great last minute turn out. Two spots remain for anyone still wishing to travel - contact Celia for more info.
Wednesday- Friday of this week is our annual Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks, in advance, to all of the parent volunteers who will staff this event and to Scott Mitchell and Miss Denise for their leadership. This is a fundraiser for our school and a wonderful way to promote student interest in reading - please check it out!
Back To School Night- a required parent event - is this Thursday. Lower and Middle Grades parents 5:30 - 7:00 PM, Upper School parents 7:30 - 9:00 PM. At this event you will talk to each of your student’s instructors to learn the expectations, plans and goals of the class. Due to limited seating there is not room for students or siblings at this event - no childcare services will be provided and we ask that no children be in attendance as there is not the place or the personnel to provide appropriate supervision. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation and understanding.
Soccer
Wednesday - away game vs. Community Partners Charter High School - 3:30PM. Students need to leave at 2:20PM- soccer families should email me if they will need transportation to and from the game. Parents who are available to drive at 2:20 PM should contact me with the number of passengers you can transport. Those picking up from Camelot should do so at 5:15 PM.
Friday - home game versus Hopewell Academy at 4 PM. Pick up from Lakewood YMCA at 5:15 PM.
Note - the game originally scheduled for this Thursday has been moved to Tuesday, 9/30. The website calendar will be updated to reflect all of this info by tomorrow.
Early Re-enrollment is in full swing! Final deadline is October 1 or when the 50% cap is reached, whichever comes first. Contact Wendy for more info.
Parent Service - parents who wish to assist with cleaning and/or Open House building prep next weekend should contact Mike at MGlynn8820@aol.com or at 919-818-0047.
Parent service/barten for club sponsorship....if you are a parent available at least one day at week from 3:30-4:30 PM and you’d like to sponsor an afterschool club this fall please let me know. We have strong student interest in journalism/newspaper, photography, web design, and chess.
Healthelunchkids Update - this week’s menu has new items that include a Curry Chicken Salad Wrap and Asian Chicken Salad. There are now 5 adult options each day.
After School Ride Needed! - The Reid Family is still in search of afterschool transportation for their 10th grade son. They live in Hope Valley Farms. If anyone is willing to help in exchange for gas money please contact Laura (mom) at 358-9817.
Have a great week and I'll look forward to seeing you on Thursday night.
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Weekly Update 9/14/08
Greetings!
We’ve completed another great week of school Most pretesting is wrapping up and on more than one occasion this week I have heard the teachers talking to each other about the excellent preparation they are finding in returning students who have advanced from one level of the school to the next. Upper School math teacher Annie told me she is thrilled that initial pretest results reveal a very high level of retention in those students who went through Basics Boot camp last year. Middle Grades teacher Michelle stayed late on Friday because she was in the midst of grading pretest results and she was so excited about the results she didn’t want to stop grading! You’ve got to love the dedication of our talented teachers!
Now we are taking all of these pretest results and adjourning to faculty retreat this Thursday and Friday. As you know, school is closed on those two days so that we can discuss each student in the school and fine-tune academic plans as well as scheduling and programmatic issues. Please note that all students came home with a Retreat Feedback Form for parents to complete this weekend. It is important that this form be returned tomorrow so that we can adjust our agenda to reflect issues raised by parents or students. Even if you have no agenda items to give us please return this form, signed, tomorrow so that we know you did see it.
The only students on campus this Thursday and Friday will be those signed up for Optional Care (by advance reservation) and the seniors who will be in class from 8:15 AM until noon on Friday. On Friday we do have a soccer game - HOME. All soccer players are to meet at the Lakewood YMCA at 3:30 PM. If this presents you with any scheduling/transportation issues please notify us immediately!
Monday (tomorrow - September 15) is the deadline for Costa Rica sign up!
Go to www.educationaltravel.com to revisit the itinerary, pricing and to sign up.
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
Early Re-enrollment paperwork has been mailed home and has already had a great response. Please note that there are limited spaces for this option that will be filled first come-first served. Several families have asked about using Your Tuition Solution funding to take advantage of this opportunity. The link to their site is http://www.yourtuitionsolution.com .
The online application is simple and without commitment and allows for the best of both worlds - a fixed tuition rate with flexible payment options.
A Few Reminders:
- The Health E Lunch program (http://www.healthelunchkids.com ) has added new adult sized menu options in response to our feedback. Please check it out.
- Parking lot protocol still needs work. Please do not leave your car unattended in the path of the drive. If you are coming into the building, please pull into a parking space.
To Recap the highlights of this week:
Monday - September 15
- Retreat Feedback Forms due back from all
- Deadline for Costa Rica sign up
- Early Re-enrollment continues on a first come-first served basis
Thursday- September 18
-School closed for Faculty Retreat - Optional Care only
Friday - September 19
- School closed for Faculty Retreat - Optional Care only
- Seniors have class from 8:15 AM - noon
- Soccer players meet at Lakewood Y at 3:30 PM
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
We’ve completed another great week of school Most pretesting is wrapping up and on more than one occasion this week I have heard the teachers talking to each other about the excellent preparation they are finding in returning students who have advanced from one level of the school to the next. Upper School math teacher Annie told me she is thrilled that initial pretest results reveal a very high level of retention in those students who went through Basics Boot camp last year. Middle Grades teacher Michelle stayed late on Friday because she was in the midst of grading pretest results and she was so excited about the results she didn’t want to stop grading! You’ve got to love the dedication of our talented teachers!
Now we are taking all of these pretest results and adjourning to faculty retreat this Thursday and Friday. As you know, school is closed on those two days so that we can discuss each student in the school and fine-tune academic plans as well as scheduling and programmatic issues. Please note that all students came home with a Retreat Feedback Form for parents to complete this weekend. It is important that this form be returned tomorrow so that we can adjust our agenda to reflect issues raised by parents or students. Even if you have no agenda items to give us please return this form, signed, tomorrow so that we know you did see it.
The only students on campus this Thursday and Friday will be those signed up for Optional Care (by advance reservation) and the seniors who will be in class from 8:15 AM until noon on Friday. On Friday we do have a soccer game - HOME. All soccer players are to meet at the Lakewood YMCA at 3:30 PM. If this presents you with any scheduling/transportation issues please notify us immediately!
Monday (tomorrow - September 15) is the deadline for Costa Rica sign up!
Go to www.educationaltravel.com to revisit the itinerary, pricing and to sign up.
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
Early Re-enrollment paperwork has been mailed home and has already had a great response. Please note that there are limited spaces for this option that will be filled first come-first served. Several families have asked about using Your Tuition Solution funding to take advantage of this opportunity. The link to their site is http://www.
The online application is simple and without commitment and allows for the best of both worlds - a fixed tuition rate with flexible payment options.
A Few Reminders:
- The Health E Lunch program (http://www.healthelunchkids.
- Parking lot protocol still needs work. Please do not leave your car unattended in the path of the drive. If you are coming into the building, please pull into a parking space.
To Recap the highlights of this week:
Monday - September 15
- Retreat Feedback Forms due back from all
- Deadline for Costa Rica sign up
- Early Re-enrollment continues on a first come-first served basis
Thursday- September 18
-School closed for Faculty Retreat - Optional Care only
Friday - September 19
- School closed for Faculty Retreat - Optional Care only
- Seniors have class from 8:15 AM - noon
- Soccer players meet at Lakewood Y at 3:30 PM
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Weekly Update 9/7/08
Greetings!
Week One of classes was a huge success and we seem to be off to a great start with review and pretesting well underway. The seniors started their on campus ACT class taught by Princeton Review and even braved the weather yesterday morning to take a sample test. Our “specials” teachers - Glenn (music), Heather (art) and Roni (dramatic arts/clay) already have the place alive with music and decorative beauty - and even a life-sized horse (a high school art project for the State Fair) is being stabled in the Big Hall. Thanks to the tech help from Dan (teacher/tech guy), we navigated the technical intricacies of setting up online courses from UNC-G, Oklahoma State and Virtual High School to get students going with diverse course offerings from business to philosophy. Krista (PE) has everyone breaking a sweat in classes and our soccer team played their first home game with a burgeoning number of team members and greatly improved skill. Scott (Director of Admissions) has also been breaking a sweat with a flurry of admissions activity on students from near and far. Suffice it to say that in a “walk around” one day last week I felt excited and blessed to see everyone so happily engaged - there is a palpable “feel” from the place on such days and I hope that all of you can experience it both first hand and through your students.
On Tuesday our first college rep - from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey will be on campus. Interested high school students may attend during 4th period. Drew is a school with which I am very familiar - my sister is a proud graduate and my daughter was accepted there last year along with Cami Leeds (Class of 08). Drew has a generous scholarship program, wonderful internships that take advantage of the 45 minute train commute to NYC, and strong programs in everything from art to science and business. The college rep who is coming was also our most outstanding presenter last year so I encourage you to encourage your student to attend.
Costa Rica is calling.....will you be there? We have picked this exciting school trip as a relatively inexpensive (versus Europe) means to reinforce our Spanish and cultural studies. Celia (Spanish teacher) has worked with the NETC tour company to put together an exhilarating and educational itinerary. NETC is the company we used 3 years ago for the Italy trip. We selected this company due to the high caliber educational focus of their programs and people, the quality hotels and meals and the outstanding refund program (the reason we require the purchase of the Total Surety Insurance- a great product). My entire family (along with several other Camelot families) participated in the Italy trip and it was not only “worth it” - it was outstanding. Not to be corny, but it was life changing. Traveling with just a group from our school was a unique “family” trip - we learned and saw so much on the full itinerary that we all came back wanting to return. I strongly encourage you to discuss and explore this as a family - the DEPOSIT DEADLINE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Go to www.educationaltravel.com to revisit the itinerary, pricing and to sign up.
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
If there is interest from the participants we will offer a fundraiser associated with this trip - probably a dining coupon book sale. These fundraisers generally raise enough to cover spending money and a small portion of the travel.
Finally, on Friday our soccer team has an away game at Franklin Academy (Wake Forest). They will need to depart school at 2:30 PM. Parents of players need to let me know if they would like their student transported to/from the game and also if they are available to help transport others (please respond with number of seat belts available). I’ll confirm via return email.
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Week One of classes was a huge success and we seem to be off to a great start with review and pretesting well underway. The seniors started their on campus ACT class taught by Princeton Review and even braved the weather yesterday morning to take a sample test. Our “specials” teachers - Glenn (music), Heather (art) and Roni (dramatic arts/clay) already have the place alive with music and decorative beauty - and even a life-sized horse (a high school art project for the State Fair) is being stabled in the Big Hall. Thanks to the tech help from Dan (teacher/tech guy), we navigated the technical intricacies of setting up online courses from UNC-G, Oklahoma State and Virtual High School to get students going with diverse course offerings from business to philosophy. Krista (PE) has everyone breaking a sweat in classes and our soccer team played their first home game with a burgeoning number of team members and greatly improved skill. Scott (Director of Admissions) has also been breaking a sweat with a flurry of admissions activity on students from near and far. Suffice it to say that in a “walk around” one day last week I felt excited and blessed to see everyone so happily engaged - there is a palpable “feel” from the place on such days and I hope that all of you can experience it both first hand and through your students.
On Tuesday our first college rep - from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey will be on campus. Interested high school students may attend during 4th period. Drew is a school with which I am very familiar - my sister is a proud graduate and my daughter was accepted there last year along with Cami Leeds (Class of 08). Drew has a generous scholarship program, wonderful internships that take advantage of the 45 minute train commute to NYC, and strong programs in everything from art to science and business. The college rep who is coming was also our most outstanding presenter last year so I encourage you to encourage your student to attend.
Costa Rica is calling.....will you be there? We have picked this exciting school trip as a relatively inexpensive (versus Europe) means to reinforce our Spanish and cultural studies. Celia (Spanish teacher) has worked with the NETC tour company to put together an exhilarating and educational itinerary. NETC is the company we used 3 years ago for the Italy trip. We selected this company due to the high caliber educational focus of their programs and people, the quality hotels and meals and the outstanding refund program (the reason we require the purchase of the Total Surety Insurance- a great product). My entire family (along with several other Camelot families) participated in the Italy trip and it was not only “worth it” - it was outstanding. Not to be corny, but it was life changing. Traveling with just a group from our school was a unique “family” trip - we learned and saw so much on the full itinerary that we all came back wanting to return. I strongly encourage you to discuss and explore this as a family - the DEPOSIT DEADLINE IS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Go to www.educationaltravel.com to revisit the itinerary, pricing and to sign up.
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
If there is interest from the participants we will offer a fundraiser associated with this trip - probably a dining coupon book sale. These fundraisers generally raise enough to cover spending money and a small portion of the travel.
Finally, on Friday our soccer team has an away game at Franklin Academy (Wake Forest). They will need to depart school at 2:30 PM. Parents of players need to let me know if they would like their student transported to/from the game and also if they are available to help transport others (please respond with number of seat belts available). I’ll confirm via return email.
Have a great week!
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Weekly Update 8/31/08
Greetings!
I hope that you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Please remember that school is closed tomorrow, Monday, in observance of the holiday. (No soccer practice either!)
We had a great Student Orientation. Students seemed to have a wonderful time while settling into classroom and school expectations. Twelfth graders/seniors Rita Glynn, Edwin Leskin, Martin Loomis, Jonathan Monroe and Hayes Perry did a fabulous job of creating and leading activities in drama, music, art, debate and athletics designed to reinforce the school-year theme of RESPECT. All of the teachers did a wonderful job of creating a fun and supportive environment. Special thanks to teacher Lori Hilliard for overseeing much of the planning for these days.
On Tuesday all 3rd-12th grade students have an 8:30 AM deadline to have met their summer AR reading requirement. The building opens at 7:30 AM for those still needing to take a test but be prepared for a line at the computer!
Also on Tuesday all students who were assigned a Spanish review book must bring the completed book to class with Miss Celia.
Sign up now for the January Costa Rica trip! Students (and parents) who wish to sign up should go to the NETC website: www.educationaltravel.com
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
Review the trip itinerary and sign up! Deadline is September 15.
Remember - all participants must purchase the Total Surety Insurance Plan. Also, if you don’t already have a passport please start that process NOW!
Have you signed your student up for lunch this week? Create your account by going to: http://www.healthelunchkids.com .
On Wednesday the Princeton Review ACT class begins for the 12th graders/seniors. On Saturday, September 6, they will sit their first practice test - at Camelot - -from 9 AM - 1 PM. Please note this and plan accordingly!
Friday is our first Spirit Day! Students should wear school colors (purple and gold) and come out to support our soccer team for their first home game at the Lakewood Y field at 4 PM.
Emma Gilmore, an eighth grader at our school, is featured in a local children’s play called Marmalade Gumdrops. The play runs weekends through September 14. Tickets are $7 and shows are at the Parrish Street Theater (123 W Parrish St - downtown Durham). More info at 919-606-5796.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday.
Best,
Thelma Glynn
I hope that you are enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Please remember that school is closed tomorrow, Monday, in observance of the holiday. (No soccer practice either!)
We had a great Student Orientation. Students seemed to have a wonderful time while settling into classroom and school expectations. Twelfth graders/seniors Rita Glynn, Edwin Leskin, Martin Loomis, Jonathan Monroe and Hayes Perry did a fabulous job of creating and leading activities in drama, music, art, debate and athletics designed to reinforce the school-year theme of RESPECT. All of the teachers did a wonderful job of creating a fun and supportive environment. Special thanks to teacher Lori Hilliard for overseeing much of the planning for these days.
On Tuesday all 3rd-12th grade students have an 8:30 AM deadline to have met their summer AR reading requirement. The building opens at 7:30 AM for those still needing to take a test but be prepared for a line at the computer!
Also on Tuesday all students who were assigned a Spanish review book must bring the completed book to class with Miss Celia.
Sign up now for the January Costa Rica trip! Students (and parents) who wish to sign up should go to the NETC website: www.educationaltravel.com
User name: Costa Rica
Password: ourcrtrip
Review the trip itinerary and sign up! Deadline is September 15.
Remember - all participants must purchase the Total Surety Insurance Plan. Also, if you don’t already have a passport please start that process NOW!
Have you signed your student up for lunch this week? Create your account by going to: http://www.healthelunchkids.
On Wednesday the Princeton Review ACT class begins for the 12th graders/seniors. On Saturday, September 6, they will sit their first practice test - at Camelot - -from 9 AM - 1 PM. Please note this and plan accordingly!
Friday is our first Spirit Day! Students should wear school colors (purple and gold) and come out to support our soccer team for their first home game at the Lakewood Y field at 4 PM.
Emma Gilmore, an eighth grader at our school, is featured in a local children’s play called Marmalade Gumdrops. The play runs weekends through September 14. Tickets are $7 and shows are at the Parrish Street Theater (123 W Parrish St - downtown Durham). More info at 919-606-5796.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday.
Best,
Thelma Glynn
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Weekly Update 8/24/08
Greetings! This is a big week as we launch our twenty-sixth year!
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
Students return on Wednesday, August 27th!
-Special hours are 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM - no before or afterschool this week.
-Optional Care is available for students in grades 1-6 on Wednesday and Thursday by prior reservation.
-Kindergarten students are dismissed at 1 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.
-All Students are to be picked up at Wheels Skating Rink on Friday at 3 PM.
Soccer - Our first game - an away game - is this Friday. Soccer players will receive more details via a separate email.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
Best,
Thelma
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
Students return on Wednesday, August 27th!
-Special hours are 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM - no before or afterschool this week.
-Optional Care is available for students in grades 1-6 on Wednesday and Thursday by prior reservation.
-Kindergarten students are dismissed at 1 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.
-All Students are to be picked up at Wheels Skating Rink on Friday at 3 PM.
Soccer - Our first game - an away game - is this Friday. Soccer players will receive more details via a separate email.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
Best,
Thelma
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Weekly Update 8/17/08
Greetings! Things for the 08-09 school year are well underway. This past week soccer practice started and also all of the new families have now met with me for an introductory session. The teachers return full time tomorrow although most have already been at work in their rooms this week.
Please note the following items:
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
3 Parent Service Opportunities:
Please contact Wendy if you are interested.
1) Shopper for refreshments for parent orientation - approximately one hour of time
2) Upper School parent to set up & host the Lower School reception (5pm - 6pm)
3) Lower School parent to host and clean up Upper School reception (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Optional Care Sign Up - Needed Now!
August 27 and 28 - 3:15 - 5:30 PM
If you intend for your K-6 student to stay after school on one or both of those days during the first week of school please contact Wendy right away - otherwise we are going to assume by the minimal enrollment that this option is not needed for those days.
Welcome Denise Mannette to our Kindergarten classroom. As many of you know Miss Beth will not be teaching full time this year in order for her to meet the needs of her own family. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Denise to our faculty.
We are holding a Kindergarten Meet and Greet (for parents and students) Friday, August 22 from 8-9 AM.
Teacher Marc Sliney is working on getting back to us from his stay in England. His visa paperwork is progressing - but not complete. He and I are in communication and look forward to his return no later than this time next year.
Soccer - Our soccer team is in search of a few more players - male or female grades 6-12. Please let me know if you are interested and I'll get you caught up.
Cost Rica - our departure date is January 22! Enrollment details will be given out at Parent Orientation on August 25!
Have a good week and we'll see you soon.
Best,
Thelma
Please note the following items:
Parent Orientation - A Required Parent Event - is Monday, August 25th.
-Parents of students in Grades K-6 - 5:30 PM
-Parents of students in Grades 7-12 - 7:00 PM
-Please note that space is tight in the classrooms this evening and as such we request that students NOT come to this event.
-Note - parents with students in BOTH divisions need only attend one session, preferably the Upper School session
3 Parent Service Opportunities:
Please contact Wendy if you are interested.
1) Shopper for refreshments for parent orientation - approximately one hour of time
2) Upper School parent to set up & host the Lower School reception (5pm - 6pm)
3) Lower School parent to host and clean up Upper School reception (6:30 - 7:30pm)
Optional Care Sign Up - Needed Now!
August 27 and 28 - 3:15 - 5:30 PM
If you intend for your K-6 student to stay after school on one or both of those days during the first week of school please contact Wendy right away - otherwise we are going to assume by the minimal enrollment that this option is not needed for those days.
Welcome Denise Mannette to our Kindergarten classroom. As many of you know Miss Beth will not be teaching full time this year in order for her to meet the needs of her own family. We are thrilled to welcome Miss Denise to our faculty.
We are holding a Kindergarten Meet and Greet (for parents and students) Friday, August 22 from 8-9 AM.
Teacher Marc Sliney is working on getting back to us from his stay in England. His visa paperwork is progressing - but not complete. He and I are in communication and look forward to his return no later than this time next year.
Soccer - Our soccer team is in search of a few more players - male or female grades 6-12. Please let me know if you are interested and I'll get you caught up.
Cost Rica - our departure date is January 22! Enrollment details will be given out at Parent Orientation on August 25!
Have a good week and we'll see you soon.
Best,
Thelma
Monday, May 19, 2008
5/18/08
Greetings! I hope you are enjoying the wonderful spring weather.
Thank you to the jazz band for representing our school so well at Artsplosure yesterday. When our fabulous drummer, David Achin, suffered a broken toe and emergency surgery on Friday this group pitched in to see that the show went on - despite a bad break (bad pun intended). Special thanks to teacher Dan Hill for stepping in to make his jazz drumming debut and saving the day - and also for the use of his house and his equipment on Friday night for an impromptu rehearsal. Also, thanks to band director Glenn Mehrbach for his expertise in making everyone feel confident in spite of the changes. Kudos to band members Channing Pascone, Rita Glynn, Edwin Leskin and Camille Leeds - and their families - for pulling together in this tough situation. GREAT JOB!
Here are some important details about the remaining two weeks:
Paperwork due: If you have not returned your graduation RSVP or your summer reading sheet these things are now overdue. Please return tomorrow.
Tuesday - is Honor Roll Day for students who made honor roll in BOTH Modules 10 and 11. Module 11 Honor Roll will be announced tomorrow.
Middle Grades students start exams this week. Upper School students have review days this Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday is Spring Festival and we have things in store to make this extra special for all. Please be sure your student wears the assigned color T-shirt for his/her team AND wears tennis shoes. SCHOOL CLOSES AT NOON THIS FRIDAY.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY, MAY 26, FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Upper School exams are next Tuesday - Thursday, May 27-29. Students not scheduled for a particular exam should not be in attendance during that exam time but they are responsible for being in school for any portion of the day in which they have commitments (i.e., exam reviews or graduation rehearsals).
Friday, May 30 is graduation rehearsal for all per the instruction sheet you were sent home. Drop off is at the Carolina Theatre and pick up is from Camelot at noon.
Saturday, May 31 is the graduation/awards ceremony at the Carolina Theatre. This is a required school event for all students and at least one parent. Please note that students are to dress up for this event - girls in dress pants, skirts or dresses and boys in dress pants and shirts. No sneakers, T-shirts, shorts or jeans, please.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Thank you to the jazz band for representing our school so well at Artsplosure yesterday. When our fabulous drummer, David Achin, suffered a broken toe and emergency surgery on Friday this group pitched in to see that the show went on - despite a bad break (bad pun intended). Special thanks to teacher Dan Hill for stepping in to make his jazz drumming debut and saving the day - and also for the use of his house and his equipment on Friday night for an impromptu rehearsal. Also, thanks to band director Glenn Mehrbach for his expertise in making everyone feel confident in spite of the changes. Kudos to band members Channing Pascone, Rita Glynn, Edwin Leskin and Camille Leeds - and their families - for pulling together in this tough situation. GREAT JOB!
Here are some important details about the remaining two weeks:
Paperwork due: If you have not returned your graduation RSVP or your summer reading sheet these things are now overdue. Please return tomorrow.
Tuesday - is Honor Roll Day for students who made honor roll in BOTH Modules 10 and 11. Module 11 Honor Roll will be announced tomorrow.
Middle Grades students start exams this week. Upper School students have review days this Wednesday and Thursday.
Friday is Spring Festival and we have things in store to make this extra special for all. Please be sure your student wears the assigned color T-shirt for his/her team AND wears tennis shoes. SCHOOL CLOSES AT NOON THIS FRIDAY.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY, MAY 26, FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Upper School exams are next Tuesday - Thursday, May 27-29. Students not scheduled for a particular exam should not be in attendance during that exam time but they are responsible for being in school for any portion of the day in which they have commitments (i.e., exam reviews or graduation rehearsals).
Friday, May 30 is graduation rehearsal for all per the instruction sheet you were sent home. Drop off is at the Carolina Theatre and pick up is from Camelot at noon.
Saturday, May 31 is the graduation/awards ceremony at the Carolina Theatre. This is a required school event for all students and at least one parent. Please note that students are to dress up for this event - girls in dress pants, skirts or dresses and boys in dress pants and shirts. No sneakers, T-shirts, shorts or jeans, please.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Monday, May 12, 2008
5/11/08
Greetings and Happy Mother's Day to all!
A huge THANK YOU on behalf of all of the Camelot staff for the outpouring of kind words, flowers and goodies you provided in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Many of the teachers commented to me how touched they were by your kindness.
We are in the homestretch now! I've been making my end of semester classroom visits and it has been a pure joy. It is a beautiful thing to witness the progress of the students and the great rhythm that the busy classrooms have at this time of year.
Please note the following calendar reminders:
Thursday/Friday - May 15- 16 - Spanish final exams
Thursday/Friday - May 15-16 - Upper School work crates out
Friday, May 16 - Upper School drop in advisor time - 8-8:30 AM
Saturday, May 17 - Camelot Jazz performs at Artsplosure at 4:15 PM
Tuesday, May 20 - Honor Roll Day for Modules 10/11
Wednesday-Thursday, May 21-22 - Upper School Review Days
Friday, May 23 - Spring Festival, school closed at NOON
Monday, May 26 - School Closed, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27-Thursday, May 29 - Final Exams
Thursday, May 29 - Drama Club presentation for parents - at Camelot
Thursday, May 29 - Upper School - optional 2 PM dismissal
Friday, May 30 - Whole school graduation rehearsal at the Carolina Theatre - School closed at noon
Saturday, May 31 - Graduation - a required school event for students and at least one parent
Reminders:
In preparation for exams Spanish IB (the Wednesday/Friday class) will meet at 8:15 AM this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
-The graduation instruction sheet AND the senior reception RSVP is due back with a parent signature by this Friday, May 16.
Please support Camelot Jazz on Saturday as they perform on the Kids’ Stage at Artsplosure in Raleigh
Drama Club parents look for a letter coming home with your students tomorrow about their final performance on May 29 and a potluck celebration dinner.
All rising 3rd-12th graders should have received the Summer Reading List. If you have any questions please be in contact with the appropriate teachers. Emma's mom, Lia, points out that those students assigned to read The Crucible might be excited to know that there is a summer camp in Durham that is focusing on having students perform the work. Here is the link:
http://www.ncactors.com.
In addition to the great pictures of the year found on the Camelot website, parent Simone Degan has a wonderful collection on his website. Check out http://simonedegan.com/album/events/camelot_academy/index.html .
Have a great week!
Thelma
A huge THANK YOU on behalf of all of the Camelot staff for the outpouring of kind words, flowers and goodies you provided in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. Many of the teachers commented to me how touched they were by your kindness.
We are in the homestretch now! I've been making my end of semester classroom visits and it has been a pure joy. It is a beautiful thing to witness the progress of the students and the great rhythm that the busy classrooms have at this time of year.
Please note the following calendar reminders:
Thursday/Friday - May 15- 16 - Spanish final exams
Thursday/Friday - May 15-16 - Upper School work crates out
Friday, May 16 - Upper School drop in advisor time - 8-8:30 AM
Saturday, May 17 - Camelot Jazz performs at Artsplosure at 4:15 PM
Tuesday, May 20 - Honor Roll Day for Modules 10/11
Wednesday-Thursday, May 21-22 - Upper School Review Days
Friday, May 23 - Spring Festival, school closed at NOON
Monday, May 26 - School Closed, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27-Thursday, May 29 - Final Exams
Thursday, May 29 - Drama Club presentation for parents - at Camelot
Thursday, May 29 - Upper School - optional 2 PM dismissal
Friday, May 30 - Whole school graduation rehearsal at the Carolina Theatre - School closed at noon
Saturday, May 31 - Graduation - a required school event for students and at least one parent
Reminders:
In preparation for exams Spanish IB (the Wednesday/Friday class) will meet at 8:15 AM this Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
-The graduation instruction sheet AND the senior reception RSVP is due back with a parent signature by this Friday, May 16.
Please support Camelot Jazz on Saturday as they perform on the Kids’ Stage at Artsplosure in Raleigh
Drama Club parents look for a letter coming home with your students tomorrow about their final performance on May 29 and a potluck celebration dinner.
All rising 3rd-12th graders should have received the Summer Reading List. If you have any questions please be in contact with the appropriate teachers. Emma's mom, Lia, points out that those students assigned to read The Crucible might be excited to know that there is a summer camp in Durham that is focusing on having students perform the work. Here is the link:
http://www.ncactors.com.
In addition to the great pictures of the year found on the Camelot website, parent Simone Degan has a wonderful collection on his website. Check out http://simonedegan.com/album
Have a great week!
Thelma
5/4/08
Greetings!
Congratulations to Module 10 Merit Award students: Claire Felix, Carson Molaro, Stacy Powell, Tyler Reid, Meg Sadler, Sarah Stewart, Angela Dodson, Madison Kartcheske, Grace Kirkpatrick,
Zachary Milkereit, Jeremiah Peterson and Andrew Pettyjohn.
Also, kudos to Module 10 Honor Roll students: Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Amelia Sanville, Josh Stallings, Michelle Hill, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Zachariah Claypole-White, Zofia Klonowski, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Michal Bugno, Sarah Chetty, Connor Killian, Amber Rogers, Will Cunningham, Channing Pascone, Ian Reid, Michael Berro, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn, Jonathan Moore, Terran Daye, David Hillsman and Camille Leeds.
Thank you to everyone for the great turnout at the Evening of the Arts. Again, a special thanks to teachers Glenn Mehrbach, Susie Kless, Heather Cramer, Paige Passavant and Dan Hill for their work with the students that made for such a nice evening.
Speaking of thanks to teachers....this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. If time permits, drop a note to a teacher who means the world to you - such gestures are always deeply appreciated.
Note from Wendy about trial of new lunch program....
Camelot Academy will be participating in a Test Pilot Lunch Program with Healthelunchkids.com 2 days a week, for two weeks - Tuesdays and Wednesdays only - beginning May 13th.
The two greatest points of the program: 1. Healthier lunches - low in fat and sodium AND 2. families place their orders online and can order up to a month at a time and as late as 48 hrs before the day you want lunch delivered!
For the test program, you will still receive an actual order form to fill out. If we can approve their lunch program and it is well received - then the school will be added to the Health elunch kids program for the fall and parents will place all orders online starting in the fall semester. Please look for the healthelunchkids flyer and order form that will be sent home with the regular lunch order forms on Wednesday. If you need an email version of the order form, just contact Wendy and she can send it to you.
Parent Service help is still needed for the Spring Festival on May 23 (9 AM - noon) and for graduation on May 31 (8 AM-1:30 PM. Please contact Wendy if you are interested in either opportunity.
Have a great week!
Thelma
Congratulations to Module 10 Merit Award students: Claire Felix, Carson Molaro, Stacy Powell, Tyler Reid, Meg Sadler, Sarah Stewart, Angela Dodson, Madison Kartcheske, Grace Kirkpatrick,
Zachary Milkereit, Jeremiah Peterson and Andrew Pettyjohn.
Also, kudos to Module 10 Honor Roll students: Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Amelia Sanville, Josh Stallings, Michelle Hill, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Zachariah Claypole-White, Zofia Klonowski, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Michal Bugno, Sarah Chetty, Connor Killian, Amber Rogers, Will Cunningham, Channing Pascone, Ian Reid, Michael Berro, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn, Jonathan Moore, Terran Daye, David Hillsman and Camille Leeds.
Thank you to everyone for the great turnout at the Evening of the Arts. Again, a special thanks to teachers Glenn Mehrbach, Susie Kless, Heather Cramer, Paige Passavant and Dan Hill for their work with the students that made for such a nice evening.
Speaking of thanks to teachers....this week is Teacher Appreciation Week. If time permits, drop a note to a teacher who means the world to you - such gestures are always deeply appreciated.
Note from Wendy about trial of new lunch program....
Camelot Academy will be participating in a Test Pilot Lunch Program with Healthelunchkids.com 2 days a week, for two weeks - Tuesdays and Wednesdays only - beginning May 13th.
The two greatest points of the program: 1. Healthier lunches - low in fat and sodium AND 2. families place their orders online and can order up to a month at a time and as late as 48 hrs before the day you want lunch delivered!
For the test program, you will still receive an actual order form to fill out. If we can approve their lunch program and it is well received - then the school will be added to the Health elunch kids program for the fall and parents will place all orders online starting in the fall semester. Please look for the healthelunchkids flyer and order form that will be sent home with the regular lunch order forms on Wednesday. If you need an email version of the order form, just contact Wendy and she can send it to you.
Parent Service help is still needed for the Spring Festival on May 23 (9 AM - noon) and for graduation on May 31 (8 AM-1:30 PM. Please contact Wendy if you are interested in either opportunity.
Have a great week!
Thelma
Monday, April 21, 2008
4/20/08
Greetings!
A big “thanks” to teachers Michelle Banal and Lori Hilliard for planning and leading the wonderful trips to Williamsburg and Camp Hanes. Also, thanks to all of the faculty for their support of these plans and to the many parents who helped to chaperone and make our ambitious plans a reality.
Check out our website for the first round of Camp Hanes pictures - more photos of both trips to come soon!
Calendar Reminders:
Tuesday, April 22 - Basketball dinner for players and their families - Golden Corral in front of Target- 5:30-6:30 PM
Friday, April 25 - final due date for Upper School AR books
Friday, May 2 - Evening of the Arts. All students and their parents are expected to attend. Students in Grades K-8 plus those in Jazz Band, Rock Band and Dance Club will be performing.
NOTE: As previously announced, there will be no Clay club meetings this week - Roni Peterson has a prior commitment out of town.
NOTE: I may be out of town on Tuesday - my plans won’t be definite until tomorrow.
Have a great week.
Thelma
A big “thanks” to teachers Michelle Banal and Lori Hilliard for planning and leading the wonderful trips to Williamsburg and Camp Hanes. Also, thanks to all of the faculty for their support of these plans and to the many parents who helped to chaperone and make our ambitious plans a reality.
Check out our website for the first round of Camp Hanes pictures - more photos of both trips to come soon!
Calendar Reminders:
Tuesday, April 22 - Basketball dinner for players and their families - Golden Corral in front of Target- 5:30-6:30 PM
Friday, April 25 - final due date for Upper School AR books
Friday, May 2 - Evening of the Arts. All students and their parents are expected to attend. Students in Grades K-8 plus those in Jazz Band, Rock Band and Dance Club will be performing.
NOTE: As previously announced, there will be no Clay club meetings this week - Roni Peterson has a prior commitment out of town.
NOTE: I may be out of town on Tuesday - my plans won’t be definite until tomorrow.
Have a great week.
Thelma
Sunday, April 13, 2008
4/13/08
Greetings!
Congratulations to senior Caroline Pless for being awarded a $4000 art scholarship at Warren Wilson College. Also, congratulations to senior David Hillsman for being awarded a $32,000 scholarship at Furman University and a $60,000 scholarship at Wofford College. The four members of our Class of ‘08 have now earned a total of $343,800 in merit scholarships - an impressive accomplishment, to say the least!
Congratulations to Module 9 Merit Award students:
Claire Felix, Zane Klonowski, Carson Molaro, Stacy Powell, Tyler Reid, Meg Sadler, Sarah Stewart, Angela Dodson, Madison Kartcheske, Grace Kirkpatrick and Zachary Milkereit.
Congratulations to Module 9 Honor Roll students:
Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Amelia Sanville, Josh Stallings, Michelle Hill, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Zachariah Claypole-White, Zofia Klonowski, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Liz Reeder, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Michal Bugno, Sarah Chetty, Xavier Knox, Amber Rogers, Ryan Siebens, David Achin, Michael Berro, Xavier Klonowski, Viola Samadi, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn, Amanda Stevens, David Hillsman and Camille Leeds.
Middle and Upper School have their respective overnight trips this week.
Upper School - leave Monday at 8 AM, return Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Middle Grades - leave Tuesday at 9:30 AM, return Friday at 7:00 PM
Please pay careful attention to the packing lists for each of these trips!
I will be in regular contact with teachers on both trips and will inform you, if needed, of any changes to the itinerary.
Other Calendar Reminders:
Friday, April 25 - final due date for Upper School AR books
Friday, May 2 - Evening of the Arts. All students and their parents are expected to attend. Students in Grades K-8 plus those in Jazz Band, Rock Band and Dance Club will be performing.
On a personal note...thanks to everyone for the good wishes and support for my daughter, Rita, and I on our college trip last week. As you know, Rita is a junior at our school and she applied to one college - Drew University - for early entry. Although she was awarded almost $100,000 in merit and theatre scholarships (not included in the senior figures listed above) she has made a decision to stay part of Camelot’s Class of ‘09 and to take classes both on our campus and at UNC while preparing for professional and conservatory auditions in January. We greatly appreciate the kind words and support of everyone as we worked through her options.
Best,
Thelma
Congratulations to senior Caroline Pless for being awarded a $4000 art scholarship at Warren Wilson College. Also, congratulations to senior David Hillsman for being awarded a $32,000 scholarship at Furman University and a $60,000 scholarship at Wofford College. The four members of our Class of ‘08 have now earned a total of $343,800 in merit scholarships - an impressive accomplishment, to say the least!
Congratulations to Module 9 Merit Award students:
Claire Felix, Zane Klonowski, Carson Molaro, Stacy Powell, Tyler Reid, Meg Sadler, Sarah Stewart, Angela Dodson, Madison Kartcheske, Grace Kirkpatrick and Zachary Milkereit.
Congratulations to Module 9 Honor Roll students:
Olivia Arges, Kriea Giffin-Dean, Elisabeth Parker, Brian Powell, Amelia Sanville, Josh Stallings, Michelle Hill, Emma Gilmore-Cronin, Zachariah Claypole-White, Zofia Klonowski, Joshua Pettway-Hinton, Liz Reeder, Megan Rusconi-Warner, Michal Bugno, Sarah Chetty, Xavier Knox, Amber Rogers, Ryan Siebens, David Achin, Michael Berro, Xavier Klonowski, Viola Samadi, Molly Williams, Rita Glynn, Amanda Stevens, David Hillsman and Camille Leeds.
Middle and Upper School have their respective overnight trips this week.
Upper School - leave Monday at 8 AM, return Wednesday at 2:30 PM
Middle Grades - leave Tuesday at 9:30 AM, return Friday at 7:00 PM
Please pay careful attention to the packing lists for each of these trips!
I will be in regular contact with teachers on both trips and will inform you, if needed, of any changes to the itinerary.
Other Calendar Reminders:
Friday, April 25 - final due date for Upper School AR books
Friday, May 2 - Evening of the Arts. All students and their parents are expected to attend. Students in Grades K-8 plus those in Jazz Band, Rock Band and Dance Club will be performing.
On a personal note...thanks to everyone for the good wishes and support for my daughter, Rita, and I on our college trip last week. As you know, Rita is a junior at our school and she applied to one college - Drew University - for early entry. Although she was awarded almost $100,000 in merit and theatre scholarships (not included in the senior figures listed above) she has made a decision to stay part of Camelot’s Class of ‘09 and to take classes both on our campus and at UNC while preparing for professional and conservatory auditions in January. We greatly appreciate the kind words and support of everyone as we worked through her options.
Best,
Thelma
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