CMS Engagement in Action!
December 2025
❄️ Wrapping Up the Year Strong!
As winter break approaches, we’re here to keep families informed and supported. This month, discover Family Academy sessions, helpful resources, and community opportunities to make the season brighter. Let’s stay connected and continue building strong partnerships for student success—together!
Visit the Family Portal for a one-stop shopping experience! Access district instructional resources, learning tools, curriculum guides, and more—all in one convenient location. Whether you're helping with homework or planning ahead, everything you need is just a click away.
📲 Explore the portal today at www.cmsk12.org/familyportal and stay connected every step of the way!
Join us for an interactive session designed to empower families with practical strategies for building strong partnerships with schools. Facilitated by an experienced leader in parent and family engagement, this session will provide actionable tools to help families collaborate effectively through parent leadership organizations and work toward shared goals that promote student success.
Click here to join: bit.ly/CMSParentLeadership
Join us in welcoming our newest Family and Community Engagement team member, Christina Hunter!
Christina is a passionate, community-driven leader with experience in family engagement, volunteer development, and strategic community partnerships. Her work includes building and managing a team of nearly 100 volunteers for Proverbs 31 Ministries, expanding nonprofit partnerships and sustaining a university-wide partnership with Sedgefield Elementary while working at Queens University of Charlotte, and mentoring scholars at Boys Hope Girls Hope of Baltimore as an AmeriCorps member. Christina looks for opportunities to connect people, inspire service, and help communities to thrive.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library staff will be at International House to share a fun and engaging workshop for parents and children 0-5 years old! Learn how to read actively to improve reading together with your child. All families that attend will receive 3 free books to use in the workshop and to keep at home!
When: December 5th, 11 AM - 12 PM
Where: International House: 1611 E. 7th Street
The workshop is confirmed to be delivered in Spanish. Other interpreters may be available upon request.
Click here to Register:
Active Reading Workshop at International House with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – Fill out form
NC College Connect is a program that offers North Carolina public high school students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 and above who meet NC College Connect requirements direct admission to select colleges and universities participating in the NC College Connect program.
Eligible students will see a tailored list of colleges and universities in their portal, and this list will reflect the specific institutions for which they meet the GPA requirements and any other specific admission criteria. Note, while the minimum weighted GPA for eligibility is 2.8, some participating institutions require a higher GPA for direct admission. This means that meeting the 2.8 GPA minimum does not guarantee direct admission to all NC College Connect institutions.
For additional information on eligibility and requirements. Please visit: College Connect
With more than 200,000 people in Mecklenburg County, including hardworking families, children, veterans, and seniors, facing food insecurity, Nourish Up works to lift neighbors up by providing choices in groceries and meals that are nourishing and delicious. They want to create a community where everyone thrives and has consistent access to the food they need for good health and overall well-being.
To learn more please visit: Nourish Up
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools has partnered with ACC to provide CMS students, families, staff and friends the opportunity to secure discounted tickets to the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium at 8pm on December 6th!
Tickets start at $30 (+Taxes) per person and located in the upper bowl within the first 16 rows. Families and Staff can purchase up to 10 tickets.
Use promo code is ACC25.
DeStress Saturday is NAMI Charlotte’s holiday drop-in event for individuals looking for ways to destress during the holidays. Participate in up to 5 different destress activities, all of which can be done at home and in 15 min. Find what works for you, learn with our leaders, and take home a practice that will give you a moment of quiet, calm, reset, and destress, during the holiday season (or whenever you need a little bit of mental self care).
Dive into a dynamic discussion on mastering communication and collaboration during IEP meetings. We’ll explore strategies to stay calm under pressure and navigate tense moments with ease. Plus, learn about the pathways available for resolving disputes effectively. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and strengthen your advocacy skills!
Hosted by ECAC on December 3 at 5:30 pm
For a list of upcoming webinars sponsored by ECAC, visit the link: ECAC Events Calendar
The Mecklenburg County Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is excited to announce that we are now recruiting youth for our newly revamped Youth Advisory Coalition (YAC)!
The YAC brings together young leaders from across the county to use their voices and lived experiences to guide OVP’s violence prevention strategies and community initiatives. Members will have opportunities to:
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills
- Engage in meaningful conversations about youth safety and community well-being
- Plan and participate in local outreach and prevention efforts
- Aide in planning community events
- We’re asking for your help in identifying and encouraging youth (ages 14–20) who are passionate about creating positive change in their communities to apply.
📄 Application Link: https://wkf.ms/4hXAmJ2
📅 Deadline to Apply: December 19th 2025
CMS Family and Community Engagement is excited to support and promote family engagement opportunities within the community. From hosting professional learning sessions to 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.
CMS Family and Community Engagement
Email: familyengagement@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: CMS Family and Community Engagement
Facebook: facebook.com/CMScpfe
