Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools September 2014 | Page 3

Sept/Oct 2014 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Message from Superintendent, Dr. Heath E. Morrison 2 Breakfast and Lunch Programs 3 Back to school: A primer for parents 4 Mallard Creek High student selected as youth ambassador 5 Shining a light on a school’s unique need 6 Community Eligibility Provision 7 Back to School: Get a healthy start 8 Recycling phones to buy CMS classroom supplies 9 Hidden Valley Elementary receive Murals for Literacy Grant 9 2014-2015 Academic Calendar 10 National Building Competition 11 Jump start on ninth grade 12 Severe Weather Procedures 13 Reading, writing and invention 14 Principals names at eight CMS schools 15 School Bus Stop Law 16 Hough High students find their inner geeks 17 Transportation awareness will make for a smooth transition 19 Beatrice’s Healthy Options 20 Cover Photo courtesy of CharlotteMecklenburg Schools, McKee Road Elementary Students Win tickets!!! Visit ParentTeacherMagazine.com and click on Entry Form! Ends October 1, 2014 BRINGING TOGETHER PARENTS, TEACHERS AND THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE EDUCATION this issue is proudly sponsored by: Parent Teacher Magazine • Sept/Oct 2014 • 1