UPCOMING EVENTS
**Save the Date**
~ March --> April ~
*Wednesday, March 26
Elementary Battle of the Books
3:00 Chess Club in Art Room
*Thursday, March 27
3:00 Musical Rehearsal
*Friday, March 28
End of 3rd Quarter
*Monday, March 31
Optional Teacher Workday- No School for Students
*Tuesday, April 1
5th Grade Washington DC Trip- Buses Leave at 6:00am
*Wednesday, April 2
Early Release Day
9:30 Beginner's Day for Rising K Families
5th Grade Washington DC Trip
Teacher Assistant Day
3:15 Chess Club
*Thursday, April 3
7:00 Character Breakfast for Courage
3:00 Musical Rehearsal
*Friday, April 4
School Librarian Appreciation Day
PBIS Celebration for 3rd Quarter (popcorn and movie)
5:15 Band Instrument Night @ Bradley
*Monday, April 7
3:15 Crazy Running Club
*Tuesday, April 8
Report Cards Go Home
Broadway Junior Field Trip for Musical Cast
2:00 Student Council
5:30 PTO Board Meeting
6:15 General PTO Meeting - All are welcome!
*Wednesday, April 9
Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant Day
11:00am-8:00pm - City Barbecue/PTO Spirit Day - mention Barnette to help earn 20% for school
3:00 Chess Club in Art Room
3:15 Staff Meeting
6:00 Beginner's Night for Rising K Families
*Thursday, April 10
8:00 Bradley Book Buddies 1st Grade
9:00 Super Me Assembly - 3rd & 4th grade during Specials
3:00 Musical Rehearsal
5:15 Orchestra Instrument Night @ Bradley
*Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21
Spring Break - No School
CONTACT US
13659 Beatties Ford Rd.
Huntersville, NC 28078
PTO Presidents: Stephanie Gardner & Jasmine Timm
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PLEASE READ:
On August 15, 2023, the North Carolina legislature passed the Parents' Bill of Rights. To better serve our families, we have created this dedicated webpage that includes information, forms and resources that will help parents/guardians access information, request information, report concerns or submit objections, opt in for- and receive notification about specific things as it relates to their child(ren) who attend our schools.
Please make sure you opt-in here:
Website: https://www.cmsk12.org/parentsbillofrights
If you have not completed the Student Information Form this year, please do so by clicking the link below:
Form: https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57ro0F4QidaxgDY (available in 10 languages)
Family Academy Sessions
The Family and Community Engagement Department is excited to partner with various departments and organizations to offer Family Academy sessions designed to support the whole family. Below are the details for the upcoming Family Academy Sessions.
*Lunch and Learn: Nutrition for a Healthy Heart: Simple Changes for Lasting Impact
Families will discover simple nutrition tips that can enhance heart health and help them make heart-healthy choices each day.
February 27, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM
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*Lunch and Learn: Understanding Special Education
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of Exceptional Children Services within our district. Families will learn about the process of identifying and supporting children with special needs, gain insights into available services, and how to advocate for their child and what to expect along the way.
March 6, 2025
12:00-1:00 PM
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*Family Academy on the Go!
Families will engage in sessions to learn about how Social Emotional Learning nurtures their child’s development and explore strategies for both home and school
March 11, 2025
11 AM - 12:30 PM
Southside Homes
3400 Griffin Street
*March Coffee & Conversations: Understanding Your Child’s Assessment Scores (DIBELS, MVPA and iReady)
CMS Departments will review parent reports and provide next steps to support learning at home based on the following assessments: DIBELS, MVPA, and iReady.
March 13, 2025
9:00-10:30 AM
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** EOG Dates/PROCTOR’S NEEDED **
As we begin to move closer to our End of Grade Tests, we are in need of proctors. The days with the largest proctor needs are May 22nd, 23rd, 27th, and 28th. Testing runs from 8:00-12:00 each day, and proctors will need to be signed in at school around 7:45 to begin moving into their testing role. Once testing is complete for that session, you will be free to go.
Proctor Requirements:
• Age 18 or older and not a K-12 student
• Complete the CMS Volunteer Parent Registration Form at: https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/
• Attend proctor training (Must attend even if you have been previously trained) (Only need to attend one session below for approximately 30 minutes):
- May 12, 2025 8:30 or 3:30
- May 15, 2025 3:30
- May 19, 2025 8:30 and 3:30
If you are interested and able to help, even if just for one day, please reach out to Mr. Otolski at: s.otolski@cms.k12.nc.us.
Additionally, please feel free to use the Sign Up Genius below to sign up to proctor as well.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4BA9AD2CA57-56121464-barnette
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Invite Code: BARNETTE-YEARBOOK-25
Barnette Elementary PTO / 13659 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
