Socrates Academy

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We are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. Please log in and check ParentSquare frequently. The Square has information on carpool, fall sports tryouts, uniforms, spirit wear, and much more. Stay connected with the Owl family by checking ParentSquare daily.

Join Principal Baker this Friday at 9am LIVE on Facebook. She will go over the new carpool route and answer any questions you may have about the upcoming school year.

Our carpool route for this year has been revised. Please read the ParentSquare post from Principal Baker.

www.parentsquare.com

Congratulations to our successful scholars and all the participants in the Official Ellinomatheia Exams 2024. We are proud to report 97% of our scholars passed the exam! SOCRATES PROUD!

Earn DOUBLE volunteer hours for helping with carpool. Volunteers are needed for AM and PM carpool.

www.signupgenius.com

New Kinder Owl Parents & Guardians are invited to attend our BooHoo YaHoo Breakfast!

Buildings are closed today due to the anticipated weather. The administrative team is working remotely today and available by email and ParentSquare.

TOMORROW 8/8 AND SATURDAY 8/10!

On these workdays we will level desks, do some light painting and clean up before the staff returns. Bring the kids and join us. Workdays are more fun than you think!

Additional dates next week as well!

You can sign up below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA8AA28AAFB6-50105561-socrates?fbclid=IwY2xjawEgkKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHa4Ix3biCtwE7p6j4WBMD6cGNKM0nmxpc_aw6Ql2vEYQ-Q3gxnJAA_KEcA_aem_LJuyCx8naAerW6Pstvk9sA #/

CAMPUS WORK DAYS THIS WEEKEND AND NEXT WEEK!

On these workdays we will level desks, do some light painting and clean up before the staff returns. Bring the kids and join us. Workdays are more fun than you think!

Additional dates next week as well!

You can sign up below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA8AA28AAFB6-50105561-socrates?fbclid=IwY2xjawEgkKlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHa4Ix3biCtwE7p6j4WBMD6cGNKM0nmxpc_aw6Ql2vEYQ-Q3gxnJAA_KEcA_aem_LJuyCx8naAerW6Pstvk9sA #/

Navigating the 2024-2025 Common App Join Collegewise on Thursday, August 15 at 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET for one of our most popular webinars of the year - the update on this year’s Common App.

The signup has been cleared out and is ready for more volunteers! Join us if you can!

We are getting closer! Last weekend we moved ALL the things. Our next workdays we will level desks, do some light painting and clean up before the staff returns. Bring the kids and join us. Workdays are more fun than you think! You can sign up here:

www.signupgenius.com

We loved getting to meet our new kinder 🦉🦉🦉today! We look forward to meeting more tomorrow and Thursday at Kinder Signing Day!

We are getting closer! Last weekend we moved ALL the things. Our next workdays we will level desks, do some light painting and clean up before the staff returns. Bring the kids and join us. Workdays are more fun than you think! You can sign up below:

www.signupgenius.com

It’s Signing Day for our new kindergarten owls! 🦉

We are throwing a NEW TEACHER SHOWER for the Owls joining us this year. Check out our Amazon list to donate. $10 = 1 volunteer hour.

[https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/230O1F1KK1P5B?ref_=wl_share](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/230O1F1KK1P5B?ref_=wl_share)

Check out my list on Amazon

HS Parents, check out this opportunity to plan for the college admission process.

College Admissions Trends for 2024 & Beyond Join Paul Kanarek, the founder of The Princeton Review and former Collegewise CEO, on Wednesday, August 7 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET for an in-depth look into the changing landscape of college admissions and how these changes can impact your student’s admissions journey.

Join us tomorrow from 9am to 12pm for a campus workday! It’s a fun way to get started on the required 36 volunteer hours.

Action packed August coming at ya!

Mark your calendar!

Uniform ReSale! Save some $$ and support Socrates Academy PFI! Come shop gently used uniform items including...

- polos
- pants
- shorts
- skirts
- jackets
- jumpers
and more!

Friday & Saturday, August 9th & 10th. Come to the main entrance of the Middle School and follow the signs. See you then!

*NOTE - all items are gently used donations. Items and sizes vary. While supplies last.*

Uniform ReSale! Save some $$ and support Socrates Academy PFI! Come shop gently used uniform items including...

- polos
- pants
- shorts
- skirts
- jackets
- jumpers
and more!

Friday & Saturday, August 9th & 10th. Come to the main entrance of the Middle School and follow the signs. See you then!

*NOTE - all items are gently used donations. Items and sizes vary. While supplies last.*

Spirit Wear shop is OPEN!

THE SPIRIT WEAR SHOP IS LIVE! Get your orders in now through Aug 31!

https://cottonginapparel.com/socrates/shop/home

Grab your hoodies, NEW DRI-FIT shirts, CREW NECK sweatshirts, water bottles, and TIE DYE t shirts!

The store is separated into grade levels, so no guessing if you're purchasing the correct item! All sweatshirts can be worn throughout the week (with approved PATCHED uniform polo underneath) while T-Shirts & Dri-Fit shirts may be worn on FRIDAYS or designated Spirit Days. Please refer to the handbook for more detailed information.

https://cottonginapparel.com/socrates/shop/home

*PRODUCTION BEGINS AFTER THE ORDERING PERIOD. ORDERS WILL BE FULFILLED/DELIVERED/READY FOR PICK UP MID SEPTEMBER (estimated)

If you have any questions regarding your spirit wear order, please contact our new vendor, Cotton Gin Printing & Graphics.

Cotton Gin Printing & Graphics
[email protected]
125 Cotton Gin Alley, Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 261-3046

Senior Formal Portraits will be captured on Friday, August 23! It’s important for all seniors to have their photo taken. The photographer will be in the gym.

Reserve your time slot at the link below.

https://www.ckvisuals.com/sam

*There will be make ups in October if you cannot make it to this session. However, we strongly encourage those who can, to make it a priority.

SAM - Socrates Academy — CK Visuals

Socrates Academy is an AWAY FOR THE DAY school. No scholar should have their phone out or in use during the school day (exception for medical reasons). The school day is when students need to be able to focus, learn, interact with each other, build in-person community, and engage with teachers. Study data shows that having a cell phone, even turned off in their backpack, decreases student test scores. A phone and social media free school gives students back many needed opportunities for development. Included devices - Cell phones (both phones that connect to the internet and non-internet connected phones that send and receive text messages, and make phone calls); Personal electronic devices such as electronic tablets and video games; Airpods, earbuds and Bluetooth connected headphones; and Smartwatches and fitness trackers that connect to the internet. Read our Family Handbook on ParentSquare for more information.

Mandatory orientation for rising freshmen and at least one parent/guardian 🦉 We are excited to see our 9th graders soon!

High School Scholars 🦉 We hope to see you at our tailgate!!

PE Uniform sample sizes are in! Feel free to stop by anytime between 9 am and 2 pm.

The vendor also has youth XS in stock.

It's crunch time for us! We ​have a HUGE summer to do list each year, and we would not be able to get it all done if ​not for our amazing ​volunteers! Sign up to come and help! You'll meet new people and get to see the campus inside and out!

If you have a tool bag, we'd love for you to bring it with you! Workdays earn double hours for you and everyone you bring! So put on your comfest cleaning clothes and join us!

Sign up here:

www.signupgenius.com

We are throwing a NEW TEACHER SHOWER for the Owls joining us this year. Check out our Amazon list to donate. $10 = 1 volunteer hour.

Check out my list on Amazon

Did you watch the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony today? The Greek Olympic team led the parade along the Seine River during the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday. 🇬🇷 Tradition dictates that Greece leads the parade as the birthplace of the Olympics.