Dear CFCI Families,

As we enter the last full week of January, just a reminder about sending students to school prepared to go outside in the cold. That means coats, hats, mittens, etc. We believe it is important to get out and get fresh air during the day, even when it is a bit chilly.

This Tuesday, 1/23 is our 2nd Prospective Parent Meeting at 6pm. Please encourage your friends, families, co-workers and neighbors to come and learn more about our school. We hope you will encourage them to sign up for the lottery! We have a healthy application pool but want you to know that your support is always appreciated!

A quick reminder that the Boston Butt BBQ orders will be ready for pick up on Saturday, 1/27 from 2pm-4pm. There will be some additional BBQ available as well as some delicious sandwiches. (while supplies last).

We hope you have a good week!

Kim and Susan, Co-Directors

Lisa C, Ben P, & Kelly - Coordinators

Lina & Ben R - Front Office

Please come pick up your delicious Boston Butt BBQ on Saturday, January 27th from 2-4pm. In addition to orders, there will be some scrumptious, mouth watering sandwiches for sale & some extra BBQ available by the pound while supplies last!

- so come on over and EAT UP! Yum Yum D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!

We reopened our volunteer portal. Those interested in volunteering at CFCI who are not current volunteers may apply by accessing the link below and completing the application. We will keep the application open until 2/16/2024. If you have any questions or concerns about the volunteer application process, please contact Ben Rose at brose@cfci.net. Link to Volunteer Application: https://securevolunteer.com/cape-fear-center-for-inquiry/home

Our middle school dance has always been a highlight of CFCI for our students. This year we are in dire need of a dance chair and volunteers committed to making this a memorable experience for our students. Please reach out to the partnership (partnership@cfci.net) ASAP if you can help plan the dance!

The Lottery Application is officially open for the 2024-25 school year! We invite families with siblings of students currently attending the school to apply now. In addition, if you have friends or family that would be interested in applying to to our school, please forward them the link here: Lottery Application Link

We have scheduled 3 Family Information Sessions for the following dates:

• Thursday, January 11 from 6-7pm
• Tuesday, January 23 from 6-7pm
• Saturday, February 3 from 10-11am

The lottery will close on Monday, February 12th at 8am and will be run on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 at 9am! We look forward to a robust application period and appreciate you spreading the good word about our school to friends, families, co-workers, and neighbors. Thank you!

As part of CFCI’s continuing partnership with families to nurture and support students’ health, wellness and potential, we are offering a workshop series this winter/spring through our Family Education Series..."Empowered Parenting".

The series will kick off Wednesday, February 21st from 6-7pm, with a workshop for parents and guardians exploring and experiencing "Empowered Parenting." Our guest speaker Buffy Andrews, will lead us in learning more about building good communication, providing support and information, building knowledge and being open to working in partnership. Gain practical and useful tools to enhance connection with your children, as well as professional resources for knowing where to turn when you feel out of your element.

Coming up:

Wednesday, March 27th, 6-7pm - Managing Child Stress and Anxiety

Wednesday, April 17th, 6-7pm - Childhood ADHD

We want to let families and staff who live on the other side of the bridge know about an upcoming bridge lane closure that will impact arrival and dismissal routes/times starting in the new year. If you haven't heard about the it yet, please take a look at the following article: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Lane Closures Beginning January 28th. We hope that by providing you with this information you will be able to plan ahead. If you need morning care, Superlative Club is available beginning at 6:15am. See link below.

THESE POLICIES WILL BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE.

CFCI believes that parent/guardian and family involvement must be pursued and supported by our community, in homes, schools/colleges/universities, neighborhoods, businesses, faith congregations, organizations, and government entities by working together in a mutually collaborative effort. As such, the Board is committed to developing policies to involve parent/guardians in school and in their child’s education effectively. N.C.G.S. § 115C-76.20(b)(3).

Washing your hands is good for you and our school community!

With the cold and flu season in full swing, I can’t emphasize enough the critical role that handwashing plays in maintaining health. Hand washing is a simple practice that significantly reduces the risk of illness at school and at home. When individuals make hand washing a routine part of their day, they reduce the risk of becoming ill and spreading infections to others.

Proper handwashing is the first line of defense against the spread of illness. It not only protects the individual, but also contributes to the well-being of our school community. Washing hands well before eating, after using the bathroom, after blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing and when your hands look dirty helps keep you and our school community healthy.

Handwashing is a powerful tool everyone can use in maintaining a healthy and thriving school community.

Here are some tips for effective hand washing. Practice them at home and make it part of your healthy habits.

Have you got a question about CFCI? We want to try and answer it for you or find someone who can! Email kmccormick@cfci.net if you are curious and would like to know more about CFCI!

For the next month or so, our learning community is diving into learning about Self-Management

Self-Management is the tool we use to set and achieve personal and educational goals.

After completing these lessons, students should be able to:

• Describe and celebrate something they have accomplished
• Distinguish between long-term and short-term goals
• Describe why learning is important in achieving personal goals
• Evaluate the action steps taken to accomplish a goal
• Identify resources that help them achieve their goals, i.e., home, school, and community support