August 16th
The Water Buffalo Newsletter
Volume 30, Issue 1
August 16, 2024
Newsletter Basics
We plan to do a couple newsletters each month this year. They won’t be strictly biweekly, but will hopefully give you a heads up when we have upcoming events and important news.
Each year, our default distribution list includes all parents of school children. If someone is missing, we want to correct that right away. Please check and make sure the right people in your household are receiving the newsletter.
Many grandparents and supportive family members also like getting newsletters and other updates. If there is anyone you would like to add to this distribution list, please send an email to school@solafide.com with the name and email address of the person to add. If that person should be added to Remind mass text messages, please include their phone number as well.
Hoodies are Here!
The long-awaited hoodies have arrived! They are navy blue with a red and white version of our school logo across the chest. If you would like to order one for your child or for yourself, please email dianna.rott@solafide.com with the details and we will get it to you within a day or two.
Fundraising Roundtable Discussion - Monday, August 19th
Lot’s of schools raise funds in different ways. Sola Fide knows that you pay tuition and wants to be respectful of that as we consider fundraising. However when we do fundraising well, we have the opportunity to keep tuition and activity fees lower. We’d like to hear from you at a Fundraising Roundtable Discussion on Monday, August 19th, at 7pm in the Great Hall of the school building. We’ll try to gather as many ideas as possible and then bring them back to the faculty and the Board of Education for further discussion.
Early Dismissal - Friday, August 30th, 12:30 pm
On Friday, August 30th, the faculty will be doing some personal, professional, and curriculum development work. To accommodate this, we have early dismissal at 12:30pm. There is no after school care on August 30th. Please plan accordingly.
Calendar Change
We made an edit to an earlier version of our calendar. The half-day for Parent-Teacher Consultations will be on Friday, October 11th, with dismissal at 12:30pm, and Parent-Teacher Consultations in the afternoon and evening. Check school.solafide.com/events for calendar updates.
Picture Day - August 28th
Mr. Danny Spears will be on campus on Wednesday, August 28th for picture day at Sola Fide. We only have him come one day a year, and we don’t offer re-takes.
Important Dates
August 19 - Fundraising Roundtable Discussion - 7pm
August 24 - Cross Country Meet - Athens
August 28 - Picture Day
August 30 - Half-Day for Teacher Development - Dismissal at 12:30
September 6 - Cross Country Meet - Athens
September 13 - Cross Country Meet - Athens
September 21 - Cross Country Meet - Madison
October 2-4 - 5th-9th Grade Field Trip
October 5 - Cross Country Meet - Fayetteville
October 11 - Early Dismissal and Parent-Teacher Consultations