Greetings!

 

I hope this email finds you enjoying the long weekend and the beautiful weather to match.

 

We were graced with just such perfect weather for student orientation and that added a remarkable backdrop to the great work of our team and our students in accomplishing our goals for the opening days. Heartfelt thanks to the many families who contributed to the Fuel the Faculty food drop off.  It was delightful to discover new and thoughtful goodies delivered every few hours and it made the days feel festive.

 

 

BEHIND THE SCENES:

 

Listening, Listening…..the theme of my orientation days.  It was my pleasure to meet in small groups with every student in the school this week.  I sought student input as to what would make the year wonderful for them.  Their voices are in my head as I spend the weekend sorting through Upper School elective surveys and the notes students wrote for me there.  It is an exhilarating challenge to strive to Deliver and Collaborate with these young people.

 

I am filled with gratitude to do this important work with our exemplary Teaching Team. We are now turning our attention to the weeks to come.  We will begin a period of review with our students before administering informal assessments to help inform their learning plan for the year.  This is a time of trying out different ideas in order to determine the best way to accomplish our goals.  This process is quite a unique aspect of our school and one that really allows teachers to practice their craft at the highest level.

 

REMIND:

 

SCHOOL IS CLOSED on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

 

Regular operating hours begin on Tuesday.

The building is open from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM each day.

-         Before School care will start out on the porch. 

-         After Care is in the yard until about 5 PM before remaining students come to the porch.  Please park to pick up your student.

-         After School study hall runs from 3:30-4:30 PM

PreK-5th arrive 8:25-8:35, pick up 3:05-3:15

6th-7th - Arrive 8:05-8:15, pick up 2:45-2:55

US Purple (8th-some10th). Arrive 8:15-8:25, pick up 3:20-3:30

US Gold (some 10th-12th) Arrive 8:35-8:45 pick up 3:35-3:45

 

Hot lunch service starts this week.  Please remember to order by midnight on Wednesday for the upcoming week.

 

Soccer practice starts this Tuesday!  We hit our enrollment goal for fielding a team.  Players are reminded to come ready!

 

FAMILY EVENT!  We have opened a few more slots in response to demand!

Star-gazing at the farm!- Friday, September 12

For all aspiring astronomers or casual star enthusiasts, Mr. Thomas will be hosting an all ages star-gazing opportunity at the Camelot Farm on Friday, 09/12 from 7:00-9:30pm. This is a beginner-friendly event, and we will spend some time identifying basic constellations, discussing the moon, and Mr. Thomas will have a telescope set up.

 

Enrollment is limited to 12 carloads (due to parking limitations).  Students grades K-7 must be accompanied by a parent.  Parents of all age students are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Sign Up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054BADA62BA4FD0-58119465-camelot#/

 

 

 

ANNOUNCE:

Parent Service Opportunity:

Message from Raleigh Gardiner – MG/US Teacher

We are planning some new movement electives for Upper School students this year and are reaching out to parents/guardians to see if anyone might be interested in sharing their skills with us or joining us on a hike! We are looking for individuals who have experience in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, dance, tennis, Frisbee, volleyball, hiking or other movement-based activity, who could volunteer their time to lead or assist during a class.

 

All classes would occur on Mondays, with 1 hr sessions running from 10:30- 11:30 am, and 2 hr sessions from 1-3 pm. 1hr sessions would take place at Camelot Campus, and our 2 hr sessions could take place either at Camelot or another close by location. All classes would be accompanied by at least one Camelot teacher (Ms. Raleigh). Hikes are scheduled for the 2hr sessions only (between 1-3pm).

 

If you are interested in sharing your talents with Camelot students, please reach out to Raleigh Gardiner at raleigh@camelotacademy.org for more details about open dates and scheduling. Thank you!

 

 

I hope you have a great week and we will see you on Tuesday.

 

Best,

Thelma

 

 

 

UPCOMING:

 

Monday, September 1 - Labor Day

-         School closed

 

Tuesday, September 2 - First Day of Classes

-         Before and after school programming begins

-         Soccer practice begins

 

 

Friday, September 12- Friday, September 19 - Upper School X Schedule

 

Friday, September 19 - Parent Night (a required parent event)

-         After school

 

Wednesday, September 24-Friday, September 26 - Faculty Retreat

-         School closed