Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools March/April 2016 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS News from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Message from Superintendent Ann Clark 2 The power of the written word 3 Faster than a speeding bullet 3 Overcoming obstacles to earn a diploma 4 A good morning’ and a smile 5 Furr wins Southwest Region Principal of the Year 6 Communications Services wins six Blue Ribbon awards 7 Hawthorne hosts mobile mammogram center 7 A lasting legacy 8 Nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit 8 On the Cover: Nations Ford Elementary and Queens University partnered to collect stuffed animals and books for students in prekindergarten through second grade as part of the school’s Books and Buddie program. Visit www.ParentTeacherNews.com n see events in your area n post upcoming events n watch for contests n read the news online n kids eat free information Executive Editor: Trish Thompson [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] Parent Teacher News and Parent Teacher Magazine are 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 2016 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved 13748 Thompson Place Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 • 704-644-0016 The American Publishing Biz, Inc. has the right to reject any advertisment or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. The American Publishing Biz, Inc. does not endorse or assume responsibilty for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherNews.com Parent Teacher News • March/April 2016 • 1