221 CMS teachers received 2009 National Board Certification

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2009 – The National Board for Professional Teacher Standards (NBPTS) has announced that 221 CMS teachers have earned National Board Certification this year. The district, ranked second nationally with newly certified teachers, now has 1,439 National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) on staff. Click here for the list of CMS teachers earning their 2009 National Board certification. ...Full article

The Jay M. Robinson Middle School Chargers went undefeated for the entire softball season and won the Southern Conference championship.  Congratulations to the Lady Chargers on an outstanding season! 

 Top Row (L-R) Asst. Coach Merkle, Taylor Phillips, Lexi Lewis, Ashley Baker, Brianna Bentley, Jordan Muhammad, Peyton Huff, Madi Cowell, Coach Vanderhill
Bottom Row: (L-R): Haley Reid, Katelyn Mathis, Jillian Perry, Lauren Miller, Janessa Askew

SouthPark Hosts Pet Photos with Santa Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13

Not to forget the stockings of everyone’s furry friends, Santa has room for chew toys, treats and catnip in his bag too! ...Full article

Two area non-profits partner to inspire a love of reading
 
(CHARLOTTE, NC – December 2, 2009):  First Book-Charlotte has donated 500 new books for local children of low-income families. The children will receive the books as gifts at their holiday celebrations at YMCA Starfish Academy. ...Full article