Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools Sept/Oct 2016 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS News from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Message from Superintendent 2 CMS scores on ACT show gains in science and math 3 A day of firsts 4 CMS Class of 2016 earns $127.6 million in scholarships 4 Back to school: Digital synchronicity 5 Child Nutrition 6 Move to Learn - The Brand X Method™ 7 Literacy-focused even sprinkled with fun 8 Carla Stanback wins I am CMS Award 8 2016-2017 academic Calendar 9 CMS Vision and Mission 9 CMS graduation rate of 89.6% tops state, other counties 11 Igniting STEM career options 12 Executive Editor: Trish Thompson [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] Visit www.ParentTeacherNews.com n see events in your area post upcoming events n watch for contests n read the news online n kids eat free information 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 P.O. Box 3023 Indian Trail, NC 28079 • 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 • September/October 2016 • 1