March 8, 2021

No School Friday, March 12th

There will be no school in-person or remotely on Friday, March 12th.  It is an optional teacher workday.

Fundraisers

Coin Wars Extended

Our coin wars have been extended through this week.  Grade levels are competing to have their book read by The Cat in The Hat, and now the winning grade level will get a class pizza party!!!

Papa John’s

clipart of a slice of pizzaTuesday, March 9th and Wednesday March 10th, we are having a Papa John’s fundraiser.  Order pizza from the local Papa John’s locations listed below.  You can order online by entering the promo code – FLETCHER, or you can mention FLETCHER when you place an order over the phone.  Flyers went home today including some coupons!

South Asheville

Hendersonville

West Asheville

Merrimon Avenue

Drills

Today we had a routine Code Red lockdown drill.  Students were able to successfully practice this important safety procedure.

This week, students will also be participating in a Tornado Drill as part of National Weather Preparedness week.  The Tornado Drill we be conducted with social distancing as much as possible.

National School Social Worker Appreciation Week

This week, we want to thank our school social worker, Mrs. Erica Pope.  She contributes so much to the well being of our student population.  This is a photo of her with her family.  We are happy to have her as part of our Fletcher family as well!Mrs. Pope, her husband, son, and daughter

End of the 3rd Nine Weeks

The end of the 3rd nine weeks is Thursday, March 11th.  Report cards will be available on March 17th.

Help Needed:  Outdoor Eating and Learning

clipart of a picnic tableWith the weather becoming warmer, we are excited for our students to spend more time outside in the fresh air when eating lunch/snacks.  We also encourage our teachers to get kids outside more for fun, hands-on learning activities.  If any of our Fletcher families have a connection to a person or organization that can help, we would love to get some donations of outdoor furniture so that we have more defined eating and learning spaces for our students.  We would appreciate picnic tables, patio tables, patio umbrellas, benches, lawn chairs, etc.  If you or anyone you know is interested in helping, please contact Mrs. Deaver at 828-684-0580.