Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools May/June 2016 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS News from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Message from Superintendent 2 Access to literacy 3 Volunteer spotlight: Lula Wolfe 4 Distance learning gets closer 5 Planting little giants 5 Seeds of knowledge 6 2016-2017 Academic Calendar 7 Eight CMS teachers win innovation grants 8 Crossing cultures to find ‘My America’ 9 CMS accreditation is renewed 10 National Merit Winners 10 Once to laugh, once to learn 12 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 • May/June 2016 • 1