Comet Connection
November 2 - 6, 2026
🌟 Celebrating Community, Strengthening Partnerships, and Moving Forward Together!
⭐️Happy November, Comet Family!!🌏💫
As we begin a new week and a new month, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the continued support, dedication, and partnership of our families, staff, and school community. At Carolina International School, our greatest priority remains the academic growth, personal development, and overall success of every scholar. Every day presents another opportunity to inspire, encourage, challenge, and support our students as they work toward reaching their fullest potential.
⏰ Daylight Saving Time Reminder
Don't forget! Clocks were set back one hour last night as Daylight Saving Time ended. We hope everyone enjoyed that extra hour of rest! Please make sure your clocks and morning routines are adjusted so our scholars arrive at school on time and ready for a successful week of learning.
🏆 Celebrating Our Scholars!
Last week was filled with excitement as we recognized our scholars for their first-quarter achievements and successes! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to demonstrating our school's core values. These celebrations remind us that student success comes in many forms, and every step forward deserves recognition.
Our K–5 scholars also enjoyed a fantastic Character Parade and Book Ball! It was wonderful to see our youngest scholars proudly dressed as their favorite book characters, bringing stories to life while celebrating literacy, imagination, and creativity. The excitement and smiles throughout the day made this annual event a tremendous success! A special thank you to our teachers, staff, and families who helped make these experiences memorable for our scholars.
🌟 Looking Ahead: Another Great Week at CIS!
🎓 National Honor Society Induction
This week, we look forward to honoring and celebrating our newest National Honor Society inductees! This recognition reflects their commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and character. We are proud of these scholars and look forward to celebrating this important accomplishment with them and their families.
📚 PTSO Fall Book Fair
Our PTSO will host its Fall Book Fair this week! We encourage our families to support this wonderful event, which promotes literacy and encourages our scholars to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Please see the PTSO section of this newsletter for additional information about the Book Fair and opportunities to participate.
💙 Our Commitment: Student Growth and Success!
As we continue through the second quarter, I want to emphasize that student growth and success are not simply goals we discuss; they are the driving force behind the work we do every day.
We want every scholar to experience meaningful academic progress, develop confidence in their abilities, demonstrate positive character, and recognize that success is achieved through effort, perseverance, accountability, and support.
Our commitment is to provide a safe, nurturing, and academically challenging environment where students are encouraged to grow and where high expectations are paired with meaningful support.
However, we cannot accomplish this work alone. Strong relationships between our families, teachers, students, and administrators are essential. I encourage our families to remain actively involved, communicate openly with teachers, reinforce academic and behavioral expectations at home, and continue partnering with us to ensure that every scholar has the opportunity to succeed. We value your voice, appreciate your trust, and welcome respectful, solution-oriented communication as we work together to make CIS stronger.
Let's continue to Lead with Respect, Demonstrate Responsibility, Embrace Service, and Seek Solutions in everything we do!
🌠 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 2-6: Book Fair
November 3: Make up Picture Day
November 4: Gospel Choir Practice 4-5:30 PM (Room 123)
November 4: NHS Inductions 6:00 PM
Please take a moment to review this week’s newsletter for important updates and information. 🤗
💫Meet Mrs. Cabezas: High School Math Teacher
Mrs. Cabezas is a dedicated mathematics educator who brings a wealth of experience, enthusiasm, and a genuine passion for learning to Carolina International School!
📚 With a teaching career spanning back to 2010, Mrs. Cabezas has devoted more than 15 years to helping students develop their mathematical skills and confidence. Her diverse academic background in Industrial Operations and Logistics, Finance, and Mathematics allows her to bring real-world connections into the classroom. She believes mathematics is much more than formulas and procedures—it is a powerful tool for critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.
💡 At CIS, Mrs. Cabezas teaches Math I and Foundations of Math I, where she is passionate about helping scholars tackle challenging concepts, build confidence, and understand that success in mathematics comes through persistence, effort, and understanding. Beyond the classroom, she also serves as a mentor to beginning teachers, sharing her knowledge and supporting the professional growth of her colleagues.
🎨 Outside of teaching, Mrs. Cabezas enjoys writing, painting, music, traveling, and exploring new opportunities to learn. Her own love of learning is reflected in the excitement she feels when a student experiences that special “Ohhh, now I get it!” moment!
💙 We are grateful to have Mrs. Cabezas as part of our CIS Comet Family! Her commitment to student success, and willingness to support fellow educators make her a great addition to our school community.
https://www.ciscomets.com/athletics/athletics-calender
November 2-6: Book Fair
November 3: Make up Picture Day
November 4: NHS Inductions 6:00 PM
November 11: Veterans' Day- No School for Students and Staff
November 15: Spring Sports Interest Meeting - 6:00 PM (Zoom)
November 18: International Extravaganza
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
