❆Happy New Year from the CMS Family and Community Engagement Team!❆
We look forward to an exciting year ahead, filled with opportunities to connect, engage, and collaborate. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!
We are thrilled to introduce some exciting changes to how we will connect with you and your family. This year, we’re expanding our offerings to make learning, support, and resources more accessible than ever!
Every Thursday – Virtual Lunch & Learn
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM for a live, interactive session where we tackle a variety of parenting and family topics. Whether you're looking for tips on managing family schedules or strategies for fostering emotional resilience in children, these hour-long sessions will provide valuable insights and practical advice. Come for the knowledge, stay for the community!
Family Academy on the Go!
We’re coming to YOU! We’ll be in the community offering monthly sessions and providing valuable resources.
Family Academy on Demand
Need flexibility? We’ve got you covered! You can continue to access our Family Academy on Demand platform, where you can choose from our video library of sessions and watch them at your convenience. Whether you’re at home, at work, or on the go, learning is just a click away.
These new formats are designed to make it easier for you to access the resources and support you need — wherever you are and whenever it’s most convenient. We’re excited for the year ahead and can’t wait to continue growing together as a family community!
Building Bridges: Effective Strategies for Parent Leaders
Join us on Tuesday, January 14 at 12 pm or 6 pm to learn more!
Link to join: bit.ly/cmsparentjan14
Enhancing and Empowering Conversations for Positive Change
Everything is better when Parent Leaders step into the room! Their knowledge of their families, their wisdom, skill sets, and resourcefulness are the things that make our organizations absolutely come alive! Join members of the Be Strong Families National Parent Café Leadership team as they share what motivates them to connect with an agency/organization or school and why they keep coming back!
View Webinar: The Parent Influence: Why We Become Parent Leaders
Effective Leadership Tips for Parent Groups
Mark your calendar for February 11, 2025: 11 am and 2 pm ET
Viewable on-demand Feb. 12 – March 12, 2025
Learn about:
Leaders vs. Managers
Personality conflicts
Public speaking
Communication methods
Delegation and volunteer engagement
Fundraising leadership
And more!
Link to register: Effective Leadership Tips for Parent Group
January 28th is Global Community Engagement Day!!
Every year on January 28th, Global Community Engagement Day seeks to engage organizations, individuals and businesses to better engage with their community. Communities become better when professionals and organizations engage with different groups of people in their community.
Ways to become involved #GlobalCommunityEngagementDay
Learn how you can become more involved in your community
Connect with others who think community engagement is essential
Give your employer ideas about how the company can be more involved in the community.
Donate toward a cause in your community
Come up with a list of things that will better your community, such as improving accessibility for those with disabilities
Engage With Us!
CMS Family and Community Engagement is excited to support and promote family engagement opportunities within the community. From hosting professional learning sessions, sharing resources, and engaging with your organization, we are here to support you! Please complete the form linked below to engage with our team related to your upcoming event. A member of our team will connect with the point of contact listed in the form.
Understanding MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)
MTSS is a school improvement framework that encompasses academic, behavioral, social, and emotional instruction and support. So what does this mean to me as a parent? Check out the resources below to learn more!
Community Health Events
Immunizations, Health Screenings, and Programs!!
Families, if your child is in need of immunizations or a health screening, there are several locations in the community to schedule an appointment. Below is the link to access Community Health Events in your area.
Novant Health Community Events
Visit the CMS Student Wellness and Academic Support webpage for additional updates and community events to support the whole family.
CMS Family and Community Engagement
Email: familyengagement@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: CMS Family and Community Engagement
Facebook: facebook.com/CMScpfe
