Congratulations to Ms. Chandrasiri, parent of a student at Sharon Elementary and Myers Park High School, who is our lucky winner of the $100 gift card for April!
Thank you to everyone who submitted feedback after each Family Academy session. Your input is incredibly valuable and we appreciate your ongoing support. Family Academy thrives because of your engagement, your voice truly makes a difference!
🌸 May is for Meaningful Connections! 🌸
As the school year winds down, it’s the perfect time to finish strong together! Family engagement is a powerful part of student success, and this May, we’re offering a series of engaging, supportive virtual events through Family Academy designed to help families stay informed, empowered, and connected. Let’s finish the school year with strong family-school partnerships! Whether you're dropping
into a virtual session or applying a new strategy at home, your
involvement matters!
📅 May 1 – Virtual Lunch & Learn: Finish Strong – The Power of Attendance & End-of-Year Success
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM | Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/cmsfa501
As the school year winds down, every day counts! In this session, we will highlight the impact of consistent attendance on student achievement and strategies for maintaining motivation through the final stretch of the year. We will also introduce CMS's Learner Profile tool- Naviance, and walk through how it aligns student strengths and interests
to post-secondary goals, improving student outcomes and connecting learning to life.
☕ May 8 – Virtual Coffee & Conversations: Understanding Your Child's Assessment Scores (DIBELS, MVPA, and iReady)
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM | Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/maycmsfa
Let’s talk about assessments, instructional resources, and how to support learning at home. Discussion topics include: 9:00 AM: MVPA/ 9:30 AM: iReady/ 10:00 AM: DIBELS
🏥May 8 – Virtual Lunch & Learn: Meaningful Medicine
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM | Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/cmsfa508
Join us for an insightful session focused on health and wellness strategies to support the whole child.
🎓 May 15 – Virtual Lunch & Learn: Supporting AIG and Advanced Learners Transitioning to Middle & High School
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM | Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/cmsfa515
Explore strategies and resources to support your AIG and advanced learners through key school transitions. Topics include the NCDPI Portrait of a Graduate, services for gifted learners, and tips to build independence and success.
🏃🏻♀️May 22 – Family Academy On the Go!
🕛 5:30–7:00 PM | 📍Southwest Middle School (13624 Steele Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28273)
Discover summer learning opportunities and connect with CMS departments and community partners to explore ways to support learning at home. We look forward to seeing you there!
Re-Engagement and Reteaching
As we close out the school year, we want to make you aware of a possible opportunity for your student. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction allows students to retake the EOG or EOC assessment(s) if they are not proficient on their initial testing opportunity. In order to take advantage of this option, the requirements below must be met:
Students must have a passing grade in the course or subject. For students taking an EOC, the final passing grade must include the initial EOC score as 20%.
Re-engagement must be provided to your student before retesting.
Schools will provide a minimum of 60 minutes of instruction on the content being retested.
Parents or guardians must give permission for their student to participate in re-engagement and retesting.
The re-engagement and retesting opportunity for semester 1 and semester 2 will occur between May 22 and June 10. If your student qualifies for this opportunity because they were not proficient on the EOG or EOC, the school will contact you with additional information.
Embracing the Journey: From School Days to Summer and Back Again🔅🎒
The shift from school to summer—and then back again—helps students grow in resilience and adaptability. Each season brings new opportunities to learn and explore, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. These transitions remind us that every stage of life supports personal growth in its own unique way.
We invite all families to join us for our final virtual Parent Leadership Session of the school year on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. You may attend at the time that works best for you:
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM – Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/cmsfe51312
🌆 6:00–7:00 PM – Click on the link to join: https://bit.ly/cmsfe5136
We look forward to seeing you there!
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We’re excited to invite you to be part of the 2025 Bases Loaded Back-to-School Celebration at Truist Field, home of the Charlotte Knights, on Saturday, August 9th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Located at 324 S. Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, this fun-filled event offers families access to helpful resources, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and our vibrant community.
This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of dedicated volunteers like you!
To sign up to volunteer, click here.
We appreciate your support and look forward to an amazing day together!
CMS Family and Community Engagement
Email: familyengagement@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: CMS Family and Community Engagement
Facebook: facebook.com/CMScpfe
