Cabarrus County’s NC Pre-K Program
2018-2019 School Year
What is NC Pre-K?
n NC Pre-K is North Carolina’s state funded pre-kindergarten
program for four-year- olds that promotes school readiness
by providing high quality educational experiences.
Is my child eligible?
n Children may be eligible for the free NC Pre-K program
if they will be four-years- old by August 31st for the 2018-
2019 school year, meet income eligibility requirements and
reside in Cabarrus County.
How do I apply?
n Parents need to call the Cabarrus Partnership for Children
for an appointment to fill out an application or with questions
about the program.
Irvin Students Assigned to Special Teams
Third graders at W. M. Irvin Elementary recently had an exciting morning
as students were sorted into “Houses”. The House System, an idea from the
Ron Clark Academy, encourages both school and team spirit. It will also help
students grow in social and emotional areas by giving them an opportunity to
work with peers other than their classmates. All third graders and all school
staff were split into one of four Houses, each with a special name, color, origin
and meaning. Students gathered in the gymnasium, were called one by one
to the front, and received a special egg that revealed their House assignment.
Students then joined their team members and bonded while competing for
the first House Points. Every Friday, students met with their House, worked
on common goals and received House Points for positive behavior during the
week. At the end of the month the House with the most points received an
incentive. This is the first year that Irvin has implemented the House System
and it hopes to include all grade levels in the future.
Isbindi House
Color: Green
Origin: Zulu
Meaning: Courage
Telephone Number: (704)-933- 8278
CCS Students Compete in Battle of the Books
Cabarrus County Schools students put their book knowledge to the
test during the 2018 Battle of the Books competition. Well done
to our book-buffs and champions from Harrisburg Elementary and
J.N. Fries Middle! Students competed against peers by answering
questions about books that were on a list specifically chosen for the
competition.
J.N. Fries will
continue on
to represent
Cabarrus
County Schools
at the Regional
Battle of
the Books
Competition on
Tuesday, March
20th.
Amistad House
Color: Red
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Friendship
Altrusimo House
Color: Black
Origin: Portuguese
Meaning: Giver
Reveur House
Color: Blue
Origin: French
Meaning: Dreamer
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