Greetings!

 

Thank you for your thoughtful participation in Family Conferences last week. We accomplished much metaphorical “sharpening of the pencils” in our planning for each of our students.  I found myself listening with much admiration to the creativity abounding in our classrooms - from our most advanced students’ efforts to write a math text in Mr. Irfan’s course titled “The Language of Nature,” to Ms. Lori’s nick-named offering of “Tea and Tuberculosis” the Upper School students exuded great enthusiasm for their studies.   Kudos to Amy C for taking on the job of coordinating all of these conferences on behalf of the Upper School team.

 

Thank you to the many parents who offered Job Shadow opportunities last week. Many Gold students came to their conference excited to share about their experiences.  We send much appreciation to Ms. Charlotte and Amy S for all of the orchestration of details.

 

 

BEHIND THE SCENES:

Even with no classes last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday things stayed interesting. Teacher Michelle became quite ill Monday mid-morning requiring a quick change in conference plans.  Kudos to Ms. Bev who ran some of the Middle Grades conferences solo!  Michelle will be in touch this week to reschedule conferences that were missed.

 

Fortunately, Michelle recuperated quickly and so her day-long Saturday Middle Grades trip to Charlottesville, VA took place as scheduled yesterday.  Such excursions with teachers and friends are among the highlights of life at Camelot. From Monticello to tavern dining many special memories were made. Thanks to Mr. Scott for joining the fun to help chaperone.

 

This week’s plans include a JR MAPP outing to SEEDS on Tuesday, a Purple Schedule outing to the theater to see a performance of The Giver on Wednesday and a Middle Grades trip to Dix Park on Friday.

 

 

 

REMIND:

 

Clubs begin this week!  If you have not already, please sign up - the form and details are here:

Sign up: https://www.camelotacademy.org/media/documents/2026/Fall_2025_Club_Sign_Up_page.pdf

Details: https://www.camelotacademy.org/media/documents/2026/2025_Fall_Club_Details.pdf

 

 

 

 

This Friday is our Fall Festival!

(3-4:30 PM - on campus)

 

Thanks to the creativity and planning of Rachel, Katie and Amy S we can look forward to spending some time together on the grounds with games, crafts, entertainment and pizza.  I hope you can join us.   All attendees ages 2 and up must register and pay the $5 entry fee by Wednesday, October 22nd. Registration is required to attend and there will be no at-the-door registrations.

Secure your spot here: 

       https://camelotacademy.jumbula.com/2025FallSocial/FallSocial2025

(More details below.)

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCE:

 

BEFORE SCHOOL CARE will move to inside the Big Hall on chilly mornings.  Parents - if dropping your student off at the sidewalk please do not pull away until you see your student enter the building.

 

 

Parent Service Opportunity: 

Fall Social-Parent Service Hour: Earn 1 hour by signing up for a 30-minute volunteer slot during the event

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545A5AE2EABFB6-59497575-camelot#/

 

 

To those celebrating Diwali this week, we wish you a joyous holiday. I look forward to seeing everyone on Friday afternoon!

 

Best,

Thelma

 

 

 

UPCOMING:

 

Friday, October 24- Fall Social

3-4:30 PM - ON CAMPUS

Reminders:

-         Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event

-         There will be no aftercare that day and the school playground will be closed

-         Please park on side streets and gather to the right of the building (by the bus) where Camelot staff will direct you down to the event at the start time

-         For families not attending the Fall Social, dismissal time will be as per usual

-         This is a weather-dependent event

 

 

 

Monday, October 27-Friday, October 31

-         Upper School X Schedule

 

Friday, October 31 - Mid Semester

-         AFTER CARE Early Close at 4:30 PM

 

Monday, November 10 - Picture Day

 

Friday, November 14 - Early Dismissal

-NatureStart, Kindergarten and 1st-5th grade - 12:00 PM

-6th-9th grade - 12:15 PM

-10th-12th grade 12:30 PM (Student drivers dismissed at NOON)

 

Friday, November 21- Academic Fair

A whole school, parent-required event

No classes

All activities are in the morning and families will be provided arrival and departure times based on the final presentation/performance schedule

Event takes place at off-site venue – soon to be revealed!

 

Monday, November 24-Friday, November 28

-         School Closed for Fall Break