The Friday Five

Destination 2025 is our roadmap to the future for the students and families of Cabarrus County Schools. The 2024 Annual Report to the Community is an update on our progress and our goals as we move into year three of our strategic plan.

We are thankful for the many voices who contributed to this strategic plan and in doing so have shown their commitment to be a part of our journey. Stakeholder input, planning and design are evident in Destination 2025, which includes:

■ A renewed vision for student success;

■ A framework for academic and departmental goals and objectives ;

■ An expectation of excellence for students and staff ;

■ A commitment to community engagement; and

■ Measurable outcomes.

We look forward to continuing our journey together as we set a course for Destination 2025.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment, we want to remind families that any threats made against schools are taken with the utmost seriousness.

In North Carolina, threats of violence against educational institutions are classified as a Class H felony as are false reports of violence. This means that any individual found making a threat against a school, whether in person, online, or via any other form of communication, may face severe legal consequences as well as placement in an alternative learning environment.

It is crucial to have conversations with children about the serious nature of these offenses. Even if intended as a joke or a prank, threats can lead to widespread fear, disruption to the learning environment, and costly investigations. We ask parents to help us communicate this message to our students and reinforce the importance of safe, respectful behavior.

Additionally, please remember that the Say Something Anonymous Tipline is the best resource to report any concerning or suspicious activities. If your child or you become aware of any potential threats or behaviors that could compromise school safety, please use the tipline to report it anonymously.

Working together, we can foster a safe and positive atmosphere where students feel secure and focused on learning. 

Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.

Over the next several weeks, schools across the district will hold open house events for parents of students interested in program choice offerings. Remaining scheduled events include:

25  W.M. Irvin Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion & STEM, 5-7 P.M.

28  Cabarrus Early College of Technology, 5:30-8 P.M.

30  Cabarrus Health Sciences Institute Early College of Health Sciences, 6-8 P.M.

 

📅November, 2024

 4 Coltrane-Webb Elementary School STEM, 5:00-6:00 P.M.

6  Concord High School International Baccalaureate (IB), Public Safety Academy, Academy of Hospitality and Tourism, 6-7:30 P.M.

 7  Central Cabarrus HS STEM, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

 7  Harrisburg Elementary School Mandarin Dual Language Immersion, 5-6 P.M.

13  Hickory Ridge HS Academy of Financial Technology, 6-7:30 P.M.

14  Wolf Meadow Elementary School Spanish Dual Language Immersion, 5:30-7:00 P.M.

19  Carl A. Furr Elementary School Spanish Dual Language Immersion, 5-6 P.M.

19  Harold E. Winker Middle School IB, 5:30-7 P.M.

19  Northwest Cabarrus High School STEM, Academy of Health Science, 5-7 P.M.

19  Rocky River Elementary School Spanish Dual Language Immersion, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

20  Royal Oaks K-8 School of the Arts, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

21  Mount Pleasant HS Academy of Architecture and Construction, 5:30-6:30 P.M.

21  R. Brown McAllister Elementary School STEM, 5-6 P.M.

21  Weddington Hills Elementary School IB, 4-5 P.M.

TBD Cabarrus Virtual Academy  

TBD Cox Mill High School

Calling all K-12 public school students in Cabarrus County! This year's theme is "Bright Lights, Bright Futures." 💡🎓 Let your creativity shine by designing a 2D artwork that captures the holiday spirit and the power of education. Your masterpiece could be featured on the district’s official holiday e-card, shared by the Superintendent across our community! 🌟

🖌️ Who Can Participate: All K-12 Cabarrus County Schools students 

🎨 Theme: Bright Lights, Bright Futures 

📅 Submission Deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024.

📜 Rules and Information: www.cabarrus.k12.nc.us/holidayecard

Light up the season with your talent!

Holiday traditions return to Downtown Concord next month! The City of Concord’s 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, presented by Eli Lilly, will take place on Friday, November 22, and the 96th Concord Christmas Parade, presented by TrueCare Pharmacy, is on Saturday, November 23.

 

Both events are free and filled with family-friendly fun and entertainment for all ages, plus fireworks on Friday night. Many of our CCS students will be participating in the events, so come out and support them and enjoy these time-honored traditions.

 

More information on the weekend’s events below:

 

Saturday, November 23, 2:30 p.m. - 96th Concord Christmas Parade, presented by TrueCare Pharmacy

 

Learn more about Concord’s holiday festivities by visiting concordnc.gov/Christmas

Show your support for Western North Carolina by writing notes/letters/poems or drawings to families, farmers and individuals affected by Helene, or to first responders, emergency personnel and community helpers.

NCFB

Attn: Ag in the Classroom

PO Box 2776

Raleigh, NC 27611

You may also scan and email notes to Heather Morton at heather.morton@ncfb.com

More info here: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/40216510

Cabarrus County Schools will be co-hosting a free webinar with The College Funding Coach® on October 30th at 7:00pm. This virtual event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college.

 

The College Funding Coach® was founded in 2002 to help families better understand the complexities of paying for college and how to make higher education more affordable. Since that time, The College Funding Coach® team has been on a mission to help families save on the high cost of higher education. They have established an approach that helps parents understand the college funding process, reduce their out-of-pocket expenses, and balance the challenge of saving for college and retirement simultaneously.

 

This is a free educational event. Please register by clicking HERE, or you can use the links found in the flyer attached to this post. 

CCS Families of juniors and seniors:

Cabarrus County Schools will be hosting an in-person session with College Foundation of North Carolina on November 19th at 6:30 pm at Jay M Robinson High School. This event is intended for parents of juniors or seniors in high school regarding how to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and other important financial aid and scholarship resources. We hope to see you there!