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The Friday Five

Posted Date: 9/13/24 (4:00 PM)

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The Friday Five
September 13, 2024
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Good afternoon, Cabarrus County Schools families,
Welcome to this week's edition of The Friday Five, five reminders on Friday afternoon to get your upcoming week off to a great start.
 
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#1 Notes & Reminders

  1. Updated tutor list: The tutor list has been updated for the 2024-25 school year and is attached to this post.
  2. Panorama survey window is open: With Student Wellness being our top priority in Destination 2025, CCS is preparing for the third year of the Student Wellness Survey which will be administered 4th through 12th grade.  The first survey window will open Sept. 9, 2024 and close Sept. 20, 2024. This is for students in 4th-12th grade only.
  3. Please report transportation concerns to our dedicated email: transportation@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
  4. The application period for Free & Reduced meals remains open. Anyone with an application last year that hasn’t yet applied for this year will expire on 9/24. Read more and see how to apply at: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/34394683
  5. Events reminder: Students attending extra-curricular events (i.e. games, dances, afterschool clubs, etc.) should have a ride home available at the conclusion of the event. Failure to do so may result in a student being ineligible to attend future extra-curricular activities.
 
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#2 2024 Cabarrus County Marching Band Preview
Mount Pleasant High School will host the 2024 Cabarrus County Schools Marching Band preview on Saturday, September 14th. This preview will feature performances by all CCS high school marching bands at one location. Gates will open at 4:15 P.M. and admission is $10. There will be a special guest performance by the Aurora Colorguard.
 
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#3 Important Upcoming Dates

  •  Mon 9/16, 6-9 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
  • Tues, 9/17, 6-7:30 pm • CW/BH Replacement Construction Update meeting at RBMES
  •  Fri 9/20 • Early Dismissal ONLY for CMS, ROSA, RRES, WES, WMIES
  •  Mon 10/07, 6-9 pm • Board of Education Work Session
  •  Fri 10/11 • Early Dismissal ALL except Early Colleges
  •  Fri 10/11 • End of the 1st Quarter
  •  Mon 10/14 • Planning/Staff Development - All
  •  Mon 10/14, 6-9 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
  •  Tue 10/15 • Planning/Staff Development - Early College
  •  Thu 10/17, 6-8 pm • Futures Fair at Cabarrus Arena
  •  Wed 10/23 • 1st Quarter Report Cards
 
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#4 2024 CCS Futures Fair is Oct. 17th at Cabarrus Arena
Cabarrus County Schools will host its 3rd annual Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Arena and Event Center on Thursday, October 17th from 6:00-8:00 P.M. In conjunction with the annual Program Choice Fair for specialized programming, this year’s event will again include military and career recruiters, as well as more than 100 college representatives under one roof.
 
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#5 September is Attendance Awareness Month
September is National School Attendance Awareness Month! Throughout the month, Cabarrus County Schools will raise awareness of the importance of school attendance. This year’s Attendance Awareness Campaign theme is Be Present, Be Powerful! This year’s theme is a call for everyone to focus on ensuring students show up every day, even when it isn’t easy. Be Present, Be Powerful! is a reminder of the connection between school attendance and realizing our hopes and dreams. It highlights the role that school plays in promoting student well-being and achievement. Be our partner and join the 2024 Attendance Awareness Campaign today! http://bit.ly/1oqfID7
 
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