The Falcon Flyer
The Rea Farms STEAM Academy Family Newsletter
A Note from Mrs. Hough
Students are really beginning to settle into Virtual Learning and In-Person Instruction. They are learning to work with the teacher and their classmates that are in different locations. We did have 68 requests to opt in or out of the Full Remote Academy and those will all be met for 2nd semester with minimal class changes. This has caused larger class sizes in some grade levels but every effort is being made by our staff to accommodate and minimize disruption to the students' learning. We will communicate these changes by December 18th.
Thank you for your thoughtful donations of pajamas and books to the students at our sister school, Devonshire. We are still collecting this week and we welcome pajamas of any size (youth small to adult medium). The goal was lofty at 586 pairs of pajamas but we are well on our way! Pajamas can be delivered to the school in person or sent through an online store directly to the school. See the flyer below for a new challenge!
One of our Core Values is Diversity. The diverse backgrounds and cultures at our school enrich each child's experience and equips our staff and students with the necessary skills and perspectives to thrive in a complex, multicultural, and changing world. In November and December there are multiple holidays that various students will celebrate including Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. As a school, we will acknowledge these holidays, as the NC standards require our students to learn about different holidays around the world. Students are also encouraged to share about their family traditions such as creating Gingerbread houses, playing Dreidel games, or creating Rangolis. These events are optional and take place at schools throughout CMS. We look forward to our Virtual Painting Class with Mrs. Riley, where students will be creating Winter Pictures!
I wish you a wonderful December and Winter Break! We've almost made it through 2020!
Brooke
Highlights from November
In-Person Instruction
Keep Your Child Safe on the Internet
Chief Example for Others (CEO) Awards
Principal on Wheels
Rangoli Competition Winner
Mark Your Calendars!
December Dates to Remember
December 4 - Rotation B PJ Day
December 8 - Chick-Fil-A Night (App only)
December 9 - Early Release Day (1:15)
December 10 - Last Day to Donate PJs
December 10 - Coffee with Counselors
December 15 - Classroom Winter Parties - Rotation A
December 15 - Virtual Painting Class
December 17 - CEO/Character Breakfast
December 18 - Classroom Winter Parties - Rotation B
December 21 - End of 2nd Quarter
December 22 - January 5 - Winter Break
Pajama & Book Drive
Early Release Day - December 9th
Counselor's Coffee
Classroom Winter Parties
Remember Masks and Health Screener!
Grades and Report Card Updates
State Testing Requirements
Don't Miss Information from Room Parents!
You Can Still Get a Magnet & Mask!
Falcon Family Spirit Events
Don't miss out on Chick-Fil-A Night! Use the app on December 8th to place your order!