
Comet Connection
April 7 - April 11, 2025
A Message from Mrs. Donaldson
Hello CIS Families,
I hope this email finds you well. We will host a virtual "State of the School" Parent Information Session this Thursday, April 10 at 5:30 PM. During this time, administration will share information about CIS happenings and plans for the remainder of this school year. Information about the 2025-2026 school year will also be shared. The session link will be provided prior to Thursday,
As a gentle reminder, this week is our last week prior to Spring Break. There will be no school for students nor staff Monday, April 14 - Monday, April 21. All will return on Tuesday, April 22. I hope this break allows opportunities for resting, relaxing, recharging, refocusing, and making great memories with our loved ones.
To ensure student safety and adequate adult supervision, any student who is not staying after school for a supervised practice, meeting, or rehearsal will need to be picked up no later than 4:00 PM each day or enroll in the after-school program: https://www.ciscomets.com/support/before-and-after-school-enrichment. Students cannot linger and wait in the building to be picked up beyond 4:00 PM.
This newsletter contains important information and standard reminders; please review it at your leisure.
As always, thank you for entrusting your students to us and for choosing CIS as the place for your scholars to learn and grow! Your continued support and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Have an amazing week!
Weekly Reminders
Looking at the Week Ahead
https://www.ciscomets.com/athletics/athletics-calender
- April 7-11: MAP Testing (3rd- 8th grades)
- April 10: Virtual "State of the School" Parent Information Session 5:30 PM (link will be provided)
- April 14-21: Spring Break
- April 22: Return to School
- April 23: Autism Awareness Walk 10:00 AM
- April 24: Vision and Verses 6:30-8:00 PM
- April 25: Environmental Extravaganza (during the school day)
- April 28-May 2: K-8 Scholastic Book Fair (volunteers needed- Sign-up Genius coming soon)
Lunch Deliveries
All parent lunch drop-offs by parents should be delivered prior to the start of your student's scheduled lunch time. When students receive lunch late, it may cause them to miss important instructional class time.
Scheduled lunch times are as follows:
- Kindergarten - 2nd grade- 11:00 AM
- 3rd - 5th grade- 11:30 AM
- High School- 11:30 AM
- Middle School- 12:00 PM
Additionally, student-initiated lunch deliveries via UberEats, DoorDash, etc. are not permitted. If a student orders lunch to be delivered, it will be kept in the front office until the end of the school day. In cases where a student forgets to bring lunch and a parent is not available to bring lunch to the school, parents may schedule to have lunch delivered for their scholar(s) only; however, the front office must be notified in advance.
Standard Reminders
- Office hours are 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM.
- Arrival begins at 7:45 AM. Students should be in class by 8:15 AM.
- The car rider line begins at 3:10 PM and ends at 3:45 PM. After 3:45, students should be picked up from the front office no later than 4:00 PM.
Annual Campaign- Help Support Our School
20 Years of Excellence: Investing in Carolina International School's Future
As we embark on another exciting academic year at Carolina International School, we invite you to join us in our mission to provide an exceptional educational experience for our K-12 students. Your generous support plays a crucial role in enriching our curriculum, enhancing classroom resources, and ensuring that our students have access to the materials and supplies they need to succeed. By contributing to our annual donation campaign, you are investing in the future of our children and community. Every donation, no matter the size, is a testament to the collective spirit that drives our school forward and reinforces our commitment to educational excellence. Remember, your donations are tax-deductible, making your gift not only a meaningful contribution to our students' success but also a wise financial decision. Together, we can create an environment where every student thrives. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our school community.
From the Nurse's Desk
Autism Awareness Walk
Environmental Extravaganza
Middle School Formal
Junior/Senior Prom
Saturday, May 3- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM.
Free to CIS students and $35 for guests. All guests from other schools must be pre-approved.
Arts Department
Vision and Verses
You’re Invited!
The Visions and Verses Showcase
A Celebration of Art, Poetry & Purpose
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Carolina International School, Gymnasium
Join us for an inspiring evening where the creativity of our scholars takes center stage! Through powerful poetry, captivating artwork, and heartfelt performances, students will share their unique voices and stories.
Our theme is rooted in Carolina International School’s core values:
Responsibility, Service, Respect, and Solutions.
These values are at the heart of each piece performed and displayed—challenging perspectives, promoting community, and empowering growth through creativity.
Visions and Verses is more than a showcase—it’s a platform for youth expression, artistic integrity, and unity.
Come support our students as they express truth, celebrate creativity, and inspire change.
Your presence matters.
Light refreshments will be served
All families, friends, and community members are welcome!
Chess Club
YearBook
Click here to: ORDER YEARBOOK
Surprise your student with a personalized yearbook!
GET ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS
IN THE 2025 YEARBOOK
Take the 2025 Carolina International School yearbook to a whole new level with personalization! Add custom text and meaningful icons that reflect your student's unique interests and favorite activities.
LAST CHANCE FOR PERSONALIZATION
Don't miss your opportunity to personalize the yearbook cover! Make it one of a kind with your student's name and icons representing their passions and interests.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to Ms. Clarke at ChristianaClarke@ciscomets.com or call 704-455-3847 Ext 9575.
Environmental and International
Sister Cities/Countries for the 2024-25 School Year:
- Kindergarten: Kampala, Uganda
- Grade 1: New Delhi, India
- Grade 2: Krefeld, Germany
- Grade 3: Arequipa, Peru
- Grade 4: Baoding, China
- Grade 5: Mexico City, Mexico
- Grade 6: Limoges, France
- Grade 7: Kumasi, Ghana
- Grade 8: Wroclaw, Poland
- Grade 9: San Jose, Costa Rica Grade
- 10: Killarney, Ireland
- Grade 11: Istanbul, Turkey
- Grade 12: Port au Prince, Haiti
Our Partner School in Ghana- Grace Life International!
Ghana Initiative
Students at our sister school in Ghana, Gracelife School, and some of our CIS scholars participated in a synchronized learning session on Climate Change and Global Warming .
Attendance & Absences
In accordance with NC Attendance Regulations, parents, guardians, or custodians of students are responsible for students attending school daily. State regulations assert, "No person shall encourage, entice, or counsel any child of compulsory age to be unlawfully absent from school. The parent, guardian, or custodian of a child shall notify the school of the reason for each known absence of the child..."
Here at CIS every day counts and attendance matters. Our Attendance Team will be closely monitoring and tracking attendance daily.
This year, all excused absence documentation must be submitted through our online form. No physical notes (from doctors, dentists, parents, etc.) will be accepted. For the attendance team to accurately track and update attendance records, parents must upload any necessary documents directly to the form.
Here is the link to the excused absence form: https://forms.gle/gQ6PKDSkcyMCnDod7.
Thank you!
Uniforms and Dress Code
Dress Dress Fridays
Athletic Department Notes
Bus Transportation
If you have specific bus concerns, please reach out to Care Cabb directly at (844)692-2229
Transportation Changes
At Carolina International, the safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. We need your cooperation to ensure a smooth and secure dismissal process for all students.
Important Notice Regarding Transportation Changes:
If there are any changes to your child's transportation plans, such as switching from bus to car rider, from car rider to bus, or if someone different is picking them up, it is crucial that you inform the school no later than 11 AM on the day of the change. This allows us to notify the student in a timely manner and ensure that your child is in the correct location for dismissal.
Please send an email to both Mrs. Corey at AmyCorey@ciscomets.com and your student's teacher, or call the school directly to report any changes.
By adhering to these procedures, you contribute to maintaining a safe environment for all students. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
School Lunch Orders
🥪 Order lunches online...Visit https://mamaslunch.ahotlunch.com to place your orders. CAMPUS CODE: K12Comets. The menu cycle is 2 weeks at time, please pay close attention to menu closing dates.
Questions? Contact mamaspizza.laura@gmail.com.
Ordering Instructions:
- Parents, please log in at https://mamaslunch.ahotlunch.com and sign-up for an account.
- You will not receive additional emails from Mama’s if you sign-up for an account.
- Although the online ordering system is intuitive, below is a list of each step, in case you have any questions.
- Campus code: K12Comets Click “parents click here to sign up” (located at the bottom of the login screen)
- Complete “parent sign-up” page. You will receive an email asking you to activate your account.
- Click on the activation link in the email. It will take you to the log in screen. Enter your email address and password.
- Go to “children” on left side of screen. Click “add child” (blue button) Enter your child’s first & last name and campus code
- Click “verify campus”. Go to “grade” drop down menu and select the corresponding grade for this school year.
- Go to the “classroom” drop down menu and select the teacher for this school year.
- Click “create” (blue button). Parents will see the child’s name was added. Go to “orders” on the left side of screen. Click “new order”. (This can be found under the word “orders”.)
- Click “order” (blue button) on next screen. Select your item(s).
- Click “checkout” (blue button) when your order is complete. You will see “Are you sure you want to checkout?” Click “yes” (blue button).
- Click “pay invoice” (green button). Select “pay all” (green button). You will see a multi-order payment screen. Click “yes” (blue button).
- Click “proceed” (green button) at the bottom of the page. Enter your credit card/payment information and press “pay” (green button). Only Mastercard and VISA are accepted.
Ice Cream Cart
Costa Rica Trip
Important Dates
https://www.ciscomets.com/athletics/athletics-calender
April 7-11: MAP Testing (3rd-8th grades)
April 10: Virtual "State of the School" Parent Information Session- 5:30 PM (link will be provided)
April 14-21: Spring Break
April 22: Return to School
April 23: Autism Awareness Walk 10:00 AM
April 24: Vision and Verses 6:30 - 8:30 PM
April 25: Environmental Extravaganza (More information to come)
April 26: High Prom (more information to come)
April 28–May 2: Scholastic Book Fair
April 30: Spring Music Concert- 6:00 PM
May 2: Boosterthon
May 2: Middle School Spring Formal- 6:00-8:00 PM
May 3: Junior/Senior Prom at CIS- 6:00-9:00 PM (free for CIS students)
May 5-9: Senior Week
May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7: Admitted Students Day (event for new families- more information to come)
May 9: Senior Awards Day- 1:00 PM
May 9: Art and Appetizers 4:00 PM-6:00PM
May 9: Spring Band Concert- 6:30 PM
May 16-23: EOGs (Elementary and Middle School)
May 19-23: K-2 MAP Testing
May 19-23: High School Final Exams- Non EOCs
May 26: Memorial Day Holiday- NO SCHOOL
May 27: Kindergarten Graduation 1:00 PM
May 27: Elementary Talent Show 6:00 PM (more information to come)
May 28-30: Kindergarten Assessments for Incoming Students- Current Kindergartners remote
May 27-30: EOCs (High School)
May 30: 2nd Grade Cinderella Ball
May 30: Last Day of School
May 31: Graduation 10:00 AM