CMS Engagement in Action!

• Maintain Routines: Stay consistent with sleep, study, and meal times to help your child stay focused.
• Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge your child's achievements, big or small, this holiday season.
• Create a Cozy Study Space: Provide a quiet, comfortable area for your child to learn, even during the holidays.
• Make Learning Fun: Use the holiday break to read books, do math activities, or explore science through fun projects.
• Set Goals for the New Year: Help your child reflect and set academic and personal goals for the upcoming semester.
• Promote Family Bonding: Use the holidays to create memories and share experiences as a family.
• Check in with Teachers: Stay connected with teachers to track your child's progress and offer support where needed.
• Encourage Well-Being: Help your child stay healthy, both physically and mentally, during the busy season.

• 12/3/24: Parents for Courage: Healthy Relationship Education

• 12/10/24: Understanding the Tests Your Student Takes

• 12/5/24: Discovering Digital Citizenship with CMS
• Join session using the link: bit.ly/cmsfa125
• 12/11/24: Recoloring the Holiday Blues
• Join session using the link: bit.ly/cmsfa1211
• 12/16/24: World Languages within CMS
• Join session using the link: bit.ly/cmsfa1216
• 12/18/24: Understanding Parent Reports K-12
• Join session using the link: bit.ly/dec18cmsfa

Thank you to all the families that participated in our CMS National Family Engagement Weekly Challenges during the month of November! Throughout the month, families submitted photos highlighting their engagement in learning and the bonds they share. From cooking together, exploring science projects, to enjoying the outdoors and gearing up for a fantastic school day, we loved seeing the many ways our families engage with one another.

Special congratulations to the weekly winners from Clear Creek Elementary, Grand Oaks Elementary, JH Gunn Elementary, and Northridge Middle School! Your photos were a true reflection of the joy and importance of family engagement.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to strengthening family connections in our schools and community!

Check out the winning photos from our weekly winners below!

Free Adult English and ESL Classes

• To learn more, visit the following website: https://www.ihclt.org/education

Building Your Student's Confidence

As parents, we want our kids to feel self-confident and believe in themselves. At the same time, all parents worry — about skills they're still learning, milestones they haven’t reached, or the social or emotional challenges they’re facing.

• Learn more about how to support here: Building Your Child’s Confidence, One Step at a Time

Navigating Your Pathway: Unlocking Support Systems for Individuals with I/DD and Their Families

• Tuesday, December 3 (7:00 - 8:30 pm): Click here to register for December 3

*Spanish Interpretation will be provided*

• Thursday, December 12 (12:00 - 1:30 pm): Click here to register for December 12

This webinar will provide an overview of the Meet the Need NC movement aimed at supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families. Attendees will learn about the Innovations Waiver, its significance, and the services it offers. Other topics include the Innovations Waiver Waiting List, Medicaid, Tailored Care Management, and 1915(i). Key tools, including the Innovations Waiver Pathway and Tip Sheet, will be introduced to help navigate support systems for families.

The session will also address common myths, highlight ongoing community engagement, and outline future initiatives. Join us to empower individuals, families, and advocates with essential knowledge and resources for supporting individuals with I/DD throughout their lifespans.

Consider Presence over Presents: Promoting Gratitude With Our Kids

During this festive season, how can we inspire our children to be grateful for what they get and to ask nicely for what they want?

• Read more at: Promoting Gratitude With Our Kids

CMS Family and Community Engagement is excited to support and promote family engagement opportunities within the community. From hosting professional learning sessions, sharing resources, and engaging with your organization, we are here to support you! Please complete the form linked below to engage with our team related to your upcoming event. A member of our team will connect with the point of contact listed in the form.

https://bit.ly/CMSCommunityEngagementEvents

The City of Charlotte has partnered with Spectrum to expand the Access Charlotte program. Access Charlotte provides FREE high-speed Internet* to residents. Residents can receive the Spectrum Internet Gig plan, complete with home WiFi equipment, including a modem and router-at no cost. CALL 1 (833) 697-7328 or visit spectrum.com and enter your address to sign up.

*The select properties linked below are eligible for the free Access Charlotte program sponsored by the City of Charlotte and Spectrum.

Properties covered in the Access Charlotte Pilot Program

For more information: Access Charlotte

Having fun isn't hard, especially if you have a library card! There are so many free resources to support not only our students, but the whole family!

Employment Services: Explore opportunities for career development, offering a diverse range of resources to broaden your horizons!

CM Library Services: Learn more about all the free services offered for each individual in your family at the library!

Email: familyengagement@cms.k12.nc.us
Website: CMS Family and Community Engagement
Facebook: facebook.com/CMScpfe