Greetings!

 

I hope your family is enjoying the long holiday weekend.

 

Congratulations to Senior RIsen Zhang on his acceptance to Villanova University.

 

BEHIND THE SCENES:

We had a very productive Teacher Work Day on Friday and officially concluded Semester One.  As a child, one of my favorite books was The Little Engine That Could.  I find myself recalling the refrain, “I think we can, I think we can….” as our amazing team chugs up the hill that comes with this time of year - exams, reports, a new set of Upper School electives, a new set of school-wide clubs, the launch of Summer Program registration, the anticipation of our February 7 Open House……”Toot! Toot”!

 

Special thanks to Amy Shields for her Herculean work to pull 20 brand-new summer programs together that are now live and ready for registration. You will find multiple offerings for students from 4 to 18 years old.  We are especially pleased to note that many of these program concepts have come from our students.  Their enthusiasm is palpable as folks were trying to register before the page went live!  Here is the link: https://camelotacademy.jumbula.com/

 

 

REMIND:

 

School is closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.

 

Lego Club has a make-up session on Thursday.

 

ANNOUNCE:

 

If the weather next weekend cooperates, we will run a social event at the farm on Sunday night.  Families that sign up will receive an email confirmation the day of along with directions and parking information.

Here is the announcement:

For those still looking to ring in the New Year, Mr. Thomas will be hosting an all ages FAMILY Bonfire night at the Camelot Farm on Sunday, 01/25 from 6:00 - 7:30pm. This is a casual opportunity for families to hang out, bring some light to the new year, and roast some marshmallows.

 

Please plan/feel free to bring:

Chairs and or blankets

Binoculars/telescopes

Warm drinks or snacks

Headlamps/flashlights (preferably with a red light filter).

 

Space is limited for this event due to parking constraints.

Please use this Sign-Up Genius to confirm your spot!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054BADA62BA4FD0-61730152-bonefire#/

 

 

 

 

Upper School students who chose a new elective for the second semester will get their placements this week.  Kudos to Amy Cummings for orchestrating the surveys and working through the logistics.

 

We are thrilled that teacher Magda Sims will be returning from her first semester medical leave to participate in these electives!

 

February Family Conference Sign-up will go out by the end of this week.  Conferences are in person and for all MAPP and Middle Families.  Upper School Juniors all have a conference as do many others, by invitation or family choice.

 

Teachers Charlotte and Katie unveiled plans for the Upper School Dance last week. 

Here is their announcement:

The Upper School Dance will be on Saturday, February 21 at Durham Arts Council. The theme is Mardi Gras Masquerade! Students can sign up by bringing their registration form and payment (cash or check) to the front office. Students who wish to invite a guest who doesn't attend Camelot will need to complete the additional section of the registration form. Sign-up by February 17. We hope to see all of our Upper School students there! Detailed information and registration form available here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M2yzxbFyl40rMtM0It3lLLdUOhNwucLvUm1gW_lkIg0/edit?usp=sharing

Parent Help Needed: We are seeking door prizes ($10-$15 range) for the Upper School dance on February 21st.Possible ideas include gift cards, accessories, treats, etc. If you wish to donate something, please drop it off with a staff person. Thanks for considering this request!

 

 

I hope you have a great week!

 

Best,

Thelma

 

UPCOMING:

 

Tuesday, January 20

-         Second Semester begins!

 

Monday, January 26-Friday, January 30

-         Upper School X Schedule

 

Week of February 2

-         Spring Club preview week

 

Friday, February 6 - Early Dismissal

NatureStart and MAPP - 12:00 PM

Middle Grades and Purple - 12:15 PM

Gold - 12:30 PM (Student drivers dismissed at NOON)

No Lunch service

No after care programming

 

 

Saturday, February 7

-         Open House!  (10 AM - Noon)

-         Please stop by if your student is moving to a new division next year and please also invite your friends

 

Monday, February 9

-         1st Semester Reports available on Achieve

 

Wednesday, February 11 - Friday, February 13

-         School Closed for Family Conferences (in person)

 

Monday, February 16

-         School Closed for Presidents’ Day

 

Tuesday, February 17

-         Senior Picture Day and Retakes

 

Saturday, February 21

-         Upper School Dance