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The Friday Five
January 17, 2025
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Happy Friday, Cabarrus County Schools families,
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We hope you've had a great week of school and enjoy the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and the three-day weekend. Welcome to this week's edition of The Friday Five -- five reminders on Friday afternoon to get your next week started. We look forward to seeing you back at school on Tuesday! |
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#1 Inclement Weather Q&A - What is a Remote Learning Day?
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As we continue into winter, we want to make sure you understand how Cabarrus County Schools will handle any remote learning days during bad weather.
Why would CCS call for a Remote Learning Day?
- NC law requires schools to provide 1,025 hours of instruction each year. This year, our district calendar included 1,051 hours with 26 extra “banked” hours to cover weather-related delays or closures. Once those banked hours have been used, NC law allows districts to use up to five remote learning days instead of adding in-person makeup days to the calendar.
What Are Remote Learning Days like?
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How will I know?: Per normal inclement weather procedures, you’ll be notified via ParentSquare, CCS website, social media, and local news of a REMOTE LEARNING DAY.
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What does asynchronous learning mean?: Students will be expected to work on assignments at home on their own schedule. They will not need to log in on a device for live lessons with a teacher.
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Where can I find the remote assignments?: Once a decision has been communicated for a remote learning day, parents should visit their school’s webpage for instructions on accessing remote assignments. This will be clearly visible at the top of all school webpages. Elementary school students may have brought home pre-planned remote learning materials from their school and would use these on a remote learning day.
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How does attendance work?: Students must complete and turn in their remote assignments to be counted present on a remote learning day.
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Are teachers available on remote learning days?: Teachers are also working remotely and will be available by email or ParentSquare direct messaging during normal school work hours.
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What if I can't get online or have other problems completing the work?: If your child has trouble completing assignments due to internet, power, or other connection issues, they’ll have up to five days after returning to school from remote learning to complete the assignments and be counted present.
Thank you.
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MLK, Jr. Holiday: There will be NO SCHOOL for students or staff on Monday, January 20th in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
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Attention rising sixth- and seventh-graders: It’s time to shoot some hoops and apply for a Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarship. This summer, two North Carolina universities will host a camp for rising sixth and seventh graders to dribble, shoot, and slam dunk into an unforgettable experience. Students can enhance their basketball skills, work closely with college coaches to develop fundamental skills and techniques to excel on and off the court, build relationships with other students, and experience living on a college campus! All of these activities are fun and free! Students who are interested can apply through https://union-power.com/educational-programs/basketball-camp-scholarships or scan the QR code from the attached graphic by March 31. A judging committee outside of Union Power will select two students: one girl to play at Wolfpack Women’s Basketball camp at NC State University from June 15-18 and one boy to attend the Carolina Basketball School at UNC Chapel Hill from June 25–28.
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Attention Senior Parents: It's time to fill out the FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid! Any seniors and their parents who want to see about getting help paying for college need to fill out the FAFSA form. It is now open!
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Academic Calendars for 2025-26 approved: During their October 14th business meeting, the Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar and Early College calendars. The approved calendars may be viewed on our district website at the links below. Both the Academic Calendar and Early College calendars are also attached to this post as print-ready PDFs. 2025-2026 School Year: 2025-2026 CCS Academic Calendar 2025-2026 CCS Early College Calendar
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Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month: Nominate a teacher for Hilbish Ford Teacher of the Month
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As temperatures continue to drop, remember that Cabarrus County Schools is proud to work with community partners who provide valuable support to our students and families year-round. Whether you need assistance or want to learn more about local resources, visit our Community Partners and Resources webpage or check out the attached flyers for helpful information. |
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#4 Parent University: Today's THC, Let's Talk About It
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It's time to come together, learn from one another, and build a stronger community. Join us for our upcoming town hall meeting, where your presence matters, and your engagement can shape a better future. There will be food, local resources to connect with and more!
TODAY’S THC: LET’S TALK ABOUT IT Featuring award-winning speaker and bestselling author Laura Stack!
Due to limited seating, please RSVP for this event by completing the RSVP form.
DATE: January 28, 2025
TIME: 6-8 PM
LOCATION: Fire Station 8: 1485 Old Charlotte Rd SW Concord, NC 28027
*A Spanish interpreter will be available for this event.
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#5 Important Upcoming Dates
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January 2025
- Mon 1/20 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No School
- Sat 1/25, 8:30 am - 2 pm • Board of Education Annual Planning Session
- Fri 1/31 • Early Dismissal for CMS, ROSA, RRES, WES, WMIES
February 2025
- Mon 2/03, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Work Session
- Tue 2/4 • 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
- Mon 2/10, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Board of Education Business Meeting
- Fri 2/14 • Planning/Staff Development - All except Early Colleges
- Mon 2/17 • Planning/Staff Development - All except Early Colleges
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Calling all City of Concord junior artists and environmental enthusiasts!
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Students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade who live in the City of Concord are invited to enter original artwork that brings awareness to stormwater pollution to help keep local waterways clean. Entries are due February 16, 2025.
Many people are not aware that stormwater is untreated and empties directly into local rivers and streams. When it rains, the water that flows over the streets can pick up pollutants like litter, yard and pet waste, oil and vehicle fluids, sediment, and more. Those pollutants end up in the stormwater system and ultimately drain into local creeks and streams.
The City is looking for original student artwork that raises awareness about preventing stormwater pollution and the connection we all have to our environment. Artwork should convey a clear message and enhance the theme “only rain down the drain.” Artwork should not focus on drinking water.
Student artwork will be reviewed by a panel of judges and awards will be given out to winners in elementary, middle, and high school. One grand prize winner may be selected to have their artwork applied to a storm drain within the City of Concord. All eligible artwork submitted for the contest will be displayed at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios in Concord.
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We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Engage CCS, our inaugural digital quarterly! Inside Volume 1, Issue 1, you'll find inspiring stories of kindness, leadership, and community impact from across Cabarrus County Schools.
We hope you enjoy reading about the amazing people and stories that make CCS a special place to learn and grow! 💙 #EngageCCS
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National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
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As we begin the new year, we recognize January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month—a time to raise awareness about an important issue affecting people of all ages, including children and teens. Human trafficking can happen anywhere, and understanding its signs is key to protecting those at risk.
Together, we can create a safer, more supportive community for everyone. Cabarrus County Schools is committed to the well-being of every student. Through education and open communication, we aim to ensure all children feel safe, supported, and empowered. We invite our families to join us in this effort to protect and care for our community’s young people.
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VEX Robotics Volunteers Needed
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Cabarrus County VEX will host 15 VEX tournaments in North Carolina over the next several months, including 4 state championships. These tournaments, which account for 83% of all robotics events in the state, will bring teams from across North Carolina to compete in Cabarrus County.
While coaches and event partners recruit volunteers, CCS VEX is seeking additional support from the CCS community. If you'd like to help by volunteering or sponsoring our program, please click the buttons below to see event details and available volunteer positions. We welcome volunteers of all experience levels and ages!
In 2021, Cabarrus County Schools had 73 VEX teams. Today, we have 161 teams, making up 53% of all public and private school teams in North Carolina. Our goal is to continue to grow our program in CCS, but we need your help! For more information on VEX Robotics in CCS or to ask questions pertaining to VEX in CCS, please email ccsvex@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
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We’re excited to reconnect with you! As a valued member of our school community, we want to ensure you stay engaged with Cabarrus County Schools. To help us strengthen our connection, we kindly ask you to take a few moments to share your contact information by completing the short survey available by clicking the button below. Your participation will help us celebrate your achievements, share important updates, and create meaningful engagement opportunities for our alumni network. Thank you for being an integral part of our CCS legacy! |
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