Greetings!

 

WOW!  Last week was big!

 

Our students did everything from interviewing Durham’s Mayor at City Hall to presenting MAPP Academic Fair projects. They were on canoes at Falls Lake and climbing mountains outside of Asheville.  On Tuesday night we went to “24-hour-mode” when some of the juniors and seniors had a sleepover in the building.  Kudos to Team Camelot for the visioning and the “round-the-clock” care that goes into making this magic happen.

 

BEHIND THE SCENES:

Kudos to MAPP Team - Academic Fair extraordinaire-  Leah, Anna, Rachel, Eric, Madeline and Scott

Kudos to Operation Asheville - Thomas and Bev

Kudos to Operation Falls Lake and Camelot Sleepover- Irfan, Amy and Lori

Kudos to “Camelot Goes to the State and City Government”- Matt

Kudos to the rest of Team Camelot for flexibility in covering bases…EVERYONE!!

 

REMIND:

 

MONDAY - RESCHEDULED:  All levels of Battle Of the Books will have a final celebration THIS Monday, March 23, after school from 3:30-4:30.  Student will play games, recommend books for future years, and take a yearbook picture, so all should wear their yellow shirts.  Students are encouraged to bring a food to share that is somehow related to one of the books.

 

 

Tuesday-Thursday - ERB testing

WHAT ARE THESE TESTS AND WHY DO WE GIVE THEM?

The State of NC requires all private schools to give a nationally-normed test.  Camelot uses the ERB because it provides the option of private school norms, which can be helpful in providing enough “ceiling” to give worthwhile info for many of our students. We are attuned to keeping the atmosphere of this testing focused, but not stressful.

 

Many thanks to Lori Hilliard who coordinates this on behalf of our school.

 

-Testing is all morning for Grades 2-10 (please avoid late arrivals and leaving for appointments).

-Please do not send sick students to school for testing.  They will not do their best and may create a distraction for others.  We will schedule make-up testing as needed.

-Nature Start and 1st graders will be on field trips

-11th and 12th graders will be at Yates for a combination of math, ACT  test prep, and essay writing.  Some seniors will be excused from the morning requirements (details provided to them tomorrow).

ALL STUDENTS, OF ALL GRADE LEVELS, MUST ARRIVE BY 8:45 ON TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY!!!!

 

Wednesday - Thursday - Net Sports Club begins after school

 

Friday - Mid-Semester Warning acknowledgment email (if applicable) due to Logan.

 

Friday - No school for students

 

 

 

ANNOUNCE:

 

Monday - FARM STAND- We sold out last week so we will be back with tulips, honey, and eggs at pick up time

 

Tuesday - Everyone should dress to sit outside for the Talent Show - (high of 56 degrees).

 

Summer highlight!

Explore the fascinating WORLD OF BEES! From hive building to honey extraction, students will learn beekeeping basics and even suit up to see a real hive. Pair it with Ms. Raleigh’s Ceramic Class for a full day of hands-on fun—create your own honey pot or ceramic piece!

June 8th - 18th, half/ full day and 1/2 week options available!

 

Register below and email shields@camelotacademy.org with any questions

https://camelotacademy.jumbula.com/2026SummerPrograms/Apiary

 

 

I hope you have a great week and an enjoyable Spring Break.  I will send the next Update on Saturday, April 4.

 

Best,

Thelma

 

UPCOMING:

 

March 24-26

-         ERB Testing for students in Grades 2-10

-         Younger and older students will have alternate activities (details above)

 

Friday, March 27-Mon, April 6

     - School Closed for Spring Break

 

Tuesday, April 7

- Classes Resume

 

Friday, April 24

- School Closed for Teacher Workday

 

Tuesday, April 21

- Junior (Class of ‘27) Parents and Students - Zoom meeting with Thelma with a post-high school planning update.

 

Friday, May 1

- Evening of the Arts - A WHOLE SCHOOL EVENING EVENT - required of parents and students - please HIGHLIGHT this on your calendar!