The Falcon Flyer
The Rea Farms STEAM Academy Family Newsletter
A Note from Mrs. Hough
Great work on completing the Health Screener and Bus Attestation Forms. As a reminder, Health Screeners must be completed every day for every student attending school. The Bus Attestation needs to be given to the bus driver one time per week, the first time they enter the bus (am/pm). See our school website for links to both documents.
Initial feedback from parents in both hybrid instruction (in-person and virtual) and Full Remote Academy is that things are going well! Continue to share your feedback with me and members of our School Leadership Team!
Mark Your Calendars!
November Dates to Remember
November 9 - SLT Meeting at 7:30 pm
November 10 - Virtual STEAM Showcase
November 10- FFSN Chick-Fil-A Waverly Fundraiser-Mobile pick-up orders only
November 11 - Celebrate Diwali at 9 Spices (flyer below)
November 11 - Veteran's Day (No School)
November 13 - Diwali Celebrations
November 16- December 4th- Pajama Drive for Devonshire
November 17 - School Pictures for Rotation A - Elementary
November 17 - Kindergarten "Friendsgiving" - Rotation A
November 17- FFSN True Craft Pizza- All Day
November 19 - School Pictures for Rotation B - Elementary
November 19- Social Media and Internet Safety talk
November 19 - Prospective Parents Open House (Magnet School Lottery)
November 20 - Kindergarten "Friendsgiving" - Rotation B
November 20 - CEO Breakfast
November 20 - School Pictures for Elementary School Full Remote
November 20 - Last day for Spirit Wear Sales
November 25-27 - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 - Last day to opt out of Full Remote Academy for 2nd Semester
1st Quarter STEAM Showcase
November 10th at 7pm on Zoom!
Please help your students login! This is for all students and parents!
Zoom information will be shared through the classroom teachers, ListServ, and Social Media.
Spirit Wear Sale
Diwali Celebrations
One of our Social Studies standards is for students to learn about Holidays Around the World. On November 13, students will learn about Diwali during Morning Meeting/Advisory. Students will discuss the idea of light overcoming darkness and good overcoming evil in literature and in real life. Students who celebrate Diwali at home will also be invited to share their family traditions.
Families are invited to get take out or dine in at 9 Spices in The Fountains on November 10th. The restaurant is supporting the Rangoli Competition.
Students and/or families are encouraged to participate in our Rangoli competition and submit photographs by November 17th for a chance to win a gift card to 9 Spices.
Students will continue the Holidays Around the World exploration as we enter the winter months.
Pajama Drive for Devonshire
Don't want to get out in the stores this year? Choose a pair of PJs and a book on Amazon and have it mailed to:
Attn: Rea Farms PTA
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
11532 Golf Links Drive
Charlotte, NC 28277
Fall School Pictures
Full Remote Academy Drive-In Pictures
Middle School students will receive a date and time soon!
Internet & Social Media Safety
UPDATE: State Testing Requirements
CMS Magnet Lottery
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year opens November 9th.
Rising 1st - 7th grade students attending Rea Farms STEAM Academy do not need to reapply to stay at our school for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a rising Kindergarten student, it is important to register the student and apply for the magnet for that student only. Younger siblings will be granted a seat at RFA.
If you live in the RFA attendance zone, you DO NOT NEED to apply for the magnet school. All students at RFA have access to magnet school components.
Do you know other interested families? Share our Virtual Open House information with them! (flyer below)
Updated ELEMENTARY Calendar
Opting OUT of Full Remote
In alignment with our previous communication, students will participate in remote learning until the end of the first semester. You cannot opt to return earlier than the semester change. Withdrawals from Full Remote Academy have not been permitted until the conclusion of the 1st semester.
If you would like to change your child from being in the Full Remote Academy to In-Person instruction effective January 2021, please complete this form by December 4th, 2020. Please note if you change your child from Full Remote to In-Person, they may be assigned to a different teacher. This is due to teachers being assigned specifically to Full Remote Academy and teachers being assigned specifically to In-Person learning. If you do not complete this form, your child will remain in Full Remote Academy.
Please contact Ms. Grgurina with any questions at rebecca.grgurina@cms.k12.nc.us
Link to Opt-Out Form: