Parent Teacher Magazine Charlotte-Mecklenburg May/June 2015 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS News from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Superintendent Message 2 • The ripple effect 3 • Dropout rate continues to decline in CMS 4 • Seats available for second options lottery 4 • Smart savings 5 • Lessons on justice 6 • 22 CMS schools honored 6 • CMS Board of Education names three schools 6 • Two CMS custodians named finalists 7 • 2015-2016 Academic Calendar 7 • Giving time and treasure 8 • Kindergarten ready? 8 • Running for scholarships 8 Executive Editor: Trish Thompson [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] On the Cover: For the second year in a row, Piedmont IB Middle School has won the North Carolina Science Olympiad state tournament. Parent Teacher Magazine is owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Rowan-Salisbury Schools • Union County Public Schools • Gaston County Schools and • Cabarrus County Schools of North Carolina Published by: The American Publishing Biz, Inc. Copyright 2015 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved 13748 Thompson Place Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 • 704-644-0016 Parent Teacher Magazine has the right to reject any advertisment or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. Parent Teacher Magazine does not endorse or assume responsibilty for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Parent Teacher Magazine • May/June 2015 • 1