Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools March 2014 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS MAR/APR 2014 • Message from Superintendent Dr. Heath Morrison • More than just a one and two zero • STEM Early College High School provides new opportunity • J.M. Alexander wins regional N.C. Future City competition • Join CMS for Coversations About the2014-2015 Budget • CMS teachers at top of their game • J.H. Gunn Elementary celebrates Ms. Stitt Day • Counseling with character • Jumpstarting careers • Character counts at Reid Academy • Learning the ropes • A blueprint for bright minds • Opening the door to diplomacy • School Board votes to keep spring break intact for CMS • Hawks flying high on financial literacy 2 3 4 4 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 11 12 Register to WIN Disney Junior LIVE Tickets! Go to www.ParentTeacherMagazine.com and click on ENTRY FORM to enter! On the Cover: River Gate Elementary students to experience United Nations model - See page 11 Executive Editor: Trish Thompson [email protected] Creative Director of Design: Kate Bucek [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] Parent Teacher Magazine is owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Rowan-Salisbury Schools • Union County Public Schools • Gaston County Schools and • Cabarrus County Schools of North Carolina Published by: The American Publishing Biz, Inc. Copyright 2014 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved 13748 Thompson Place Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 • 704-644-0016 Parent Teacher Magazine has the right to reject any advertisment or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. Parent Teacher Magazine does not endorse or assume responsibilty for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Parent Teacher Magazine • March/April 2014 • 1