Comet Connection

⭐️Happy Sunday, Comet Family!🌏💫

As we prepare for another week of learning and growth at Carolina International School, I want to express my sincere appreciation to our families, teachers, staff, and scholars for your continued commitment to our school community.

Enrollment applications for the 2027-2028 opened November 1. Please see the link below:

https://13a.ncsis.gov/campus/apps/olr/application/login/login-email/5

📚 Academic Growth: Every Day Matters!

As we approach the midpoint of the second quarter, I encourage our scholars and families to take a moment to reflect on academic progress.

Are assignments being completed and submitted on time? Are students actively participating in classroom instruction? Are they asking questions when they need help? Most importantly, are they demonstrating growth?

Academic success does not happen by chance. It requires consistency, effort, accountability, and a strong partnership between home and school.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day – Wednesday, November 11

Important Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the veterans within our CIS families, staff, and greater community. Thank you for your service, courage, dedication, and sacrifices.

We encourage our scholars to take a moment to reflect on the importance of service, gratitude, and respect for those who have served our country.

🚀 Let's Make This Week Purposeful!

As we begin the week of November 9–13, I challenge our entire CIS community to be intentional in everything we do. Let us be intentional about the words we speak, the relationships we build, the expectations we set, and the support we provide.

🌠 WE ARE ONE: One School. One Team. One Goal – Student Success! Together, We SOAR! 🚀💙

Looking at the Week Ahead:

https://www.ciscomets.com/athletics/athletics-calender

November 11: Veterans' Day- No School for Students and Staff

November 15: Spring Sports Interest Meeting - 6:00 PM (Zoom)

Please take a moment to review this week’s newsletter for important updates and information. 🤗

📚Mrs. Chandran holds a Master of Science degree and a Bachelor of Education in Mathematics. With more than 10 years of classroom teaching experience, along with several years of online mathematics tutoring for students across the United States, she brings valuable expertise and a strong commitment to student success.

💡 Mrs. Chandran believes that mathematics is about much more than numbers and formulas—it is about curiosity, creativity, logical thinking, and problem-solving. She enjoys making mathematics come alive by connecting lessons to real-world experiences and finding engaging ways to help students understand challenging concepts. One of her greatest joys as an educator is witnessing the moment when a student finally understands a difficult concept and begins to believe in their own abilities!

🎓 At CIS, Mrs. Chandran is committed to creating a positive, encouraging, and engaging classroom environment where scholars feel comfortable asking questions, exploring new ideas, and embracing challenges. She values getting to know her students as individuals, recognizing their unique strengths, and celebrating their academic growth and achievements.

🌎 Outside the classroom, Mrs. Chandran enjoys traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family. Her appreciation for new experiences and lifelong learning is reflected in the enthusiasm she brings to her classroom each day.

💙 We are grateful to have Mrs. Chandran as part of our CIS Comet Family! Her dedication to building student confidence, fostering critical thinking, and making mathematics meaningful contributes to a positive and supportive learning environment for our scholars.

https://www.ciscomets.com/athletics/athletics-calender

November 11: Veterans' Day- No School for Students and Staff

November 15: Spring Sports Interest Meeting - 6:00 PM (Zoom)

November 18: International Extravaganza- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

November 20: Blood Drive- 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM

November 23-27: Fall Break- No School for Students and Staff

December 3: Winter Arts Department Program (MS/HS 6:00 PM)

December 4: Winter Arts Department Program (K-2 9:30, 3rd-5th grade 1:30)

December 7-11: K-8 MAP Testing (Winter)

December 7-11: HS Teacher- Made Exams

December 14-18: HS EOC Exams

December 18: Quarter 2 & 1st Semester Ends

December 21- January 5: Winter Break Break- School Closed

Our student ambassador program is holding a donation drive for CVAN, a domestic violence shelter for women and children in Concord. "Goods Drive for a Great Cause" is schedule to run until to the end of 2026.

Needed items include individually packaged snack foods (breakfast bars, fruit cups, crackers, etc). CVAN also accepts gift cards for grocery stores.

Thank you in advance for your support.

📚 Book Fair

We appreciate all of the support of the families who shopped our Book Fair and the volunteers who came out to help this past week. It was a successful Book Fair because of YOU! If you missed the opportunity to shop, or if something you wanted was out of stock, you can still shop our Fair online until 11/20/26. If you still have any eWallet funds, this will be your opportunity to use those.

Shop our Fair:

https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/parent-store-2.html?fairId=6339138

🎁Holiday Vendor Market

Saturday, November 14 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

We are currently accepting vendor applications for our Holiday Vendor Market! Vendor spaces are $30 and include a 10×10-foot area. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, and supplies.

Holiday Vendor Market Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B48A5AD23A3F85-66652953-holiday

Interested vendors can also email PTSO@ciscomets.com for additional information.

💛 No-Fuss Fundraiser

We would love your support of our No-Fuss Fundraiser!

This fundraiser gives families and community members a simple way to support our PTSO without having to sell products or participate in traditional fundraising activities.

Every contribution, big or small, helps us work toward meaningful improvements and opportunities for our students and school community.

📸 Student Social Media Participation

We encouraging students to get involved with our PTSO social media platforms! Please see the permission form for parents and guardians to authorize your children's participation and the use of their photos on our social media pages.

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⭐️Get Social with Our PTSO!! 📱💻

Stay connected and up to date by following us on social media:

📸 Instagram: cisptso
📘 Facebook: CIS PTSO

Interested in volunteering or learning more about how you can get involved? Check out the PTSO webpage for more information: https://www.ciscomets.com/support/ptso or send us an email: PTSO@ciscomets.com

Let’s work together to make this a fantastic year for our scholars, families, and community!