Staff Comet Connection

This week, we have MAP testing. Please know that we are using MAP assessments to establish baseline data on all students. This means that students with IEPs and 504s will not receive accommodations on these assessments. As a result, we will be able to use these assessments to see how students have progressed towards their individual goals and what accommodations and modifications may still be needed in the future. Please know that these assessments are NOT GRADED and no punitive or exclusionary practice will be implemented as a result of these assessments.

Thank you!
Let's make this week the best yet!

Dr. Griffith

Here at CIS every day counts and attendance matters. Our Attendance Team will be closely monitoring and tracking attendance. All NC approved absences must reported and documents uploaded through this system.

Please direct parents to use this form to enter in excuses for absences.

Thank you!

Our first College and Career Readiness Parent Information Session is slated for September 14, 2023, at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Ms. Baldwin (RCCC Advisor) along with Ms. Smith partnership (in scholarship opportunities) will be presenting at the event.

We are planning our first College Tour with RCCC – Academic & Career Exploration Day (ACE Day) for 9th – 12th grade students on September 29th from 9 am – 12 pm.

Also, the first PTSO fundraiser kicks off this week! Please see this note from your PTSO:

CIS Family, we're kicking off our school year with a fun fundraiser that's POPPIN'. We love our school, kids, teachers and staff and your support means helping everyone have a wonderful experience at CIS this year. Get ready! Our popcorn fundraiser will run from 09/11 to 09/15 8 AM!

Science Olympiad is an international organization that provides opportunities for students to compete in challenging STEM events. Through these competitions, students improve their science knowledge and skills and receive recognition for their achievements. For more information visit the state Science Olympiad site at https://ncscienceolympiad.ncsu.edu/ or contact Megan or Hans Furlough

Link to the form http://bit.ly/3OCL8pO, a QR code is also included for this link.

If you have not taken the time to review the student handbook and sign this form ASAP. This is a requirement to attend CIS and must be completed no later than September 1st. Thank you in advance!

The company is offering a discount until September 15th it is $55 until then and it goes up to $60 after the 15th. I am also adding a graphic to go with the text below.

Order your yearbook now and keep the memories forever! Yearbooks are $55 Until September 15th Order now!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1749015/CAROLINA-INTERNATIONAL-SCHOOL/2024-Yearbook/20230829121512027121/CATALOG_SHOP

Parents, please log in at https://mamaslunch.ahotlunch.com and sign-up for an account.

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ORDER FOR THE FULL MONTH OF SEPTEMBER BY SEPTEMBER 8th IN ORDER TO RECEIVE LUNCY FROM MAMA'S ON 9/14, 9/21 & 9/28.

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: CIS2023

• 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.

Buses

Mr. Kenny's contact information is as follows:

980-445-6099

Car Rider Numbers

The admin team will work on distributing permanent car tags to grade levels this week. Please stay tuned.

September 11-15: MAP Testing

September 11-15: PTO Popcorn Fundraiser

September 12: Chess Club Interest Meeting 4:00-4:30 in room 217

September 14: College and Career Readiness Parent Night 5:30-6:30

September 15: Global Goals Week Assemblies (schedule TBA)

Progress Reports Sent Home

September 15: Global Goals Week Launch

September 22: Mandatory Workday & Parent Teacher Conference Day

Last day to accept work from first 1/2 of quarter

September 25-29: 3rd Grade Aptitude Screener

NC Checkins for Math 1, Math 3, Biology, and English 2

September 26: Mass Vision Screening on campus (opt-out forms sent home week of 9/11-9/15)

September 28: Coffee and Connection -from 7:00 am-7:45 am : Coffee & Connection: This is an opportunity for parents to liaison with the Principal and Assistant Principals over Coffee and snacks before school.

September 29: Academic and Career Exploration Day (9-12th graders)

October 18: Report Cards due in PowerSchool