Teambuilding Field Trip
All freshmen will attend a teambuilding session at the Granite Falls Recreation Center with their English teacher. The session will be conducted by Bucky Thornburg, director of the Outdoor Adventures Program in Hickory. Cost to the student is $7. Students will be at the Rec Center from 8:30-11:30 and will return to campus in time for lunch. The schedule of trips:
October 1 - Ms. Spradling's students
October 8 - Mr. Cook's students
October 12 - Ms. McKercher's students
October 15 - Ms. Nelson's students
October 19 - Ms. Chandler's students
October 22 - Ms. Koser's students
Freshman Tailgate Party
The Freshman Tailgate Party is scheduled for Friday, October 16, 5:30-6:30 in the Administrative Parking lot. We encourage freshmen and their parents to come enjoy the free food
and good fellowship.
We will be in the Commons Area in the event it rains. Please bring your own chair or blanket.
We encourage parents to become involved in your student's academic and extracurricular endeavors. We will keep you informed and updated regarding school events and other information specific to your Freshman student. Please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Our 9th graders create their own CFNC (College Foundation of North Carolina) accounts during computer lab time in October. Please encourage your student to regularly visit the website and his/her personal account to keep it updated. We also encourage parents to create their own accounts. There is a wealth of information regarding career planning, choosing a college, paying for college, etc. that parents may access. The website is
www.cfnc.org
.
Please consider joining our PTA and Athletic Booster Clubs. Call our school office for more information about how you can help (396-2188).
Students may purchase a lock ($5) any time during the school year. Replacement agendas/planners are available for $5.
ADVISORY
All students at South Caldwell participate in Advisory once a week, for 30 minutes. The Advisory Curriculum for Freshmen can be found on the South Caldwell Website. Click on the Staff Link, then click on Spartan Advisory Information. Please contact the school if you would like more information about Advisory.
