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Patriots Family Newsletter September 15-19, 2025

Posted Date: 9/12/25 (2:00 PM)

Soaring Redhawk

Patriots STEM Family News

September 15-19, 2025

Upcoming Dates

  • September 11th-16th: Book Fair
  • September 16: Skate Night at Fryes 6:30 - 8:30pm
  • September 23rd: Teacher Workday, no school for kids
  • October 3rd: Movie Night (Flyer for sign-up going home Sept.19th)
  • October 6th: PTO Meeting 6pm
  • October 10th: Early Dismissal 12pm
  • October 13th: Teacher Workday, no school for students
  • October 14th: Fall Pictures
 

Exciting news for Patriots!

Patriots Exceeded Growth & is now rated a B school
 

4th Grade Learning in our Collaboration Lab

4th grade doing a science experiment with soil & water
 

Patriots Elementary Book Fair Directions

September 10th- online only
September 11th- September 16th

Family Night: Join us on Septmeber 11th during Back to School Bash.

Payment Guidelines:
  • Only e-Wallets, debit, and credit cards
  • Not Accepted: Cash or checks, e-gift cards/e-gift certificates.
Using e-Wallet: 
  • Purchase e-Wallet online via QR Code.
  • If using the same account as before, remaining funds will roll over.
  • e-Wallets can be used online or at in-person book fairs.
  • Unspent balances can be redeemed online or at future fairs.
  • Balances under $1.00 will be donated to All About Books for the Media Center.
Questions? Email Jennifer Nicholson at Jennifer.Nicholson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
 

Volunteer / Donate for our End of Quarter Celebration

All quarter long, students earn DOJO points for showing SOAR behavior—Safe, On Task, Accountable, and Respectful. At the End-of-Quarter Celebration, they’ll get to spend their points on fun games, activities, snacks, and prizes as a reward for their hard work! 
Our first End-of-Quarter celebration will be on Friday, October 17th. 
We could use some help to make it extra special:
👐 Volunteer for a time slot to run a game/activity:
🎁 Consider donating a raffle prize to be drawn at the end of the celebration:https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1CDRYZ0D0JPA2?ref_=wl_share
Let’s make this one to remember! 💙
 
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Redhawk's Disc Golf Course Fundraiser Tournament Presented by Troop #148 & Down 4 Disc Golf

The following is the link to sign up for the Redhawks disc golf tournament September 13, 2025
 

Car Rider Drop-off & Pick-up at Arrival & Dismissal

Starting on the first day of school, August 11th, all car rider traffic will need to enter at CC Griffin Middle School and travel down the newly paved road into Patriots.
Buses & Staff will still use the main Patriots drive.
Cars will exit the main Patriots drive.
Here are details about the route:
Note: In afternoon only, we will use both lanes of newly paved service road to enter Patriots.
Also, please allow CC Griffin Staff to pass through to enter their parking lot.

Please note, in the mornings, if you arrive at the school after 8:15am, you will need to park and walk your child in. Students will be marked tardy if they are not in their classroom by 8:15. Drop off is allowed as early as 7:45am.
Additionally In the afternoons, if you arrive at the station where our staff is entering car rider numbers (by the Spirit Rock & gravel staff parking lot) after 3:15pm, you will need to park and come in to the office to pick up your student.
 
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Parent Square Communication App

ParentSquare is the official platform for school-to-home communications in Cabarrus County Schools. Our district, schools and teachers use ParentSquare to communicate directly with families on a daily basis and in case of emergency. We strongly encourage you to download the ParentSquare app and register your account today.

Please visit our ParentSquare for Parents information page to learn more about the free Mobile App, where you can customize notification preferences to fit your needs and schedule, set your preferred language for automatic two-way translation and so much more.

If you are experiencing difficulties with your ParentSquare account, you may report any issues here: ParentSquare Troubleshooting Form
 

Student Supply Fee

This year the Cabarrus County Student Supply Fee for Elementary Students is $30. You may pay online at this link: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/
 
P2 Shield School

P2 Character Trait for the Week

This week's P2 character trait is Being Present, see link here
 

APPLICATIONS FOR FREE & REDUCED MEALS:

NOTE - Applications must be renewed each school year!
The application for free and reduced-price meals will open July 21st in the LINQ Connect system. You can access the application at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new. If you do not plan to apply for free meals and your child has not been pre-approved and does not attend a CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) school, please add money to your child’s meal account by the first day of school. You can do so by visiting https://linqconnect.com/main.
 
2025-2026 calendar

Cabarrus County School Academic Calendar

As you begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to download our 2025-26 academic calendars.

For more information, please visit https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/districtcalendars
 
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Parent Handbook 2025-2026

Please review our Parent Handbook for 2025-2026 linked here.
 
Technology Night Flyer

Save the Date! CCS First-Ever Technology Night

Date: September 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Concord High School

Join us for Cabarrus County Schools’ first-ever Family Technology Night—an exciting, hands-on event designed to connect families with the digital tools their students use every day. This evening will offer opportunities to explore platforms like Google Workspace, Canvas, Clever, and Promethean boards, while also providing on-site support with student logins, parent portals, and device access.
Families will have the chance to attend mini-sessions on digital citizenship, screen time, and internet safety, and connect directly with staff and tech experts. There will be interactive booths and giveaways to help make the night both informative and fun.
Mark your calendars and come explore how technology is transforming learning in Cabarrus County Schools!

 
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Lunch Benefits

Click here to apply for free & reduced lunch benefits. We encourage all parents to apply, just in case you qualify for meal benefits!
LINQ Connect opens mid-July for families to begin applying for free or reduced meals for the 2025-2026 school year.
 
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Lunch Visitors

We will start letting student have visitors for lunch in September. For the week of September 15th - 19th, students with the last names O-S may have visitors for lunch time. Visitors must be listed in Infinite Campus (previously PowerSchool) as approved contact. If you need to add a contact for your child, please contact the main office.
If you are celebrating a birthday, store bought cupcakes may be brought in . Cakes and balloons are not permitted.
 

Meal Payments on LINQ Connect

What is LINQ Connect?
LINQ Connect is a secure, online portal that allows families to:
• Make an online payment to their student’s meal account
• Remotely monitor their student’s accounts
• Set up automatic recurring payments
• Set up low balance email message alerts
• Submit an online application for free and/or reduced meals
• View online breakfast and lunch menus

How do I get started?
1. Register: Create an account at https://linqconnect.com and selecting Register.
2. Verify your Account: Verify your account by clicking on the email verification link sent to your email address.
3. Sign In: Now you can sign in at https://linqconnect.com using your email and password.

How do I add my children to my account?
You will need to add your student to your LINQ Connect account. Click on + then Type and complete the information to link your student. You will need to complete this process for each student you wish to add.

Where can I get more information or help?
Please see the attached FAQs for both desktop and app versions of LINQ Connect. Contact Maria Antunez in the Cabarrus County School Nutrition Department at (704)260-5554 for further information..
 
PTO

Parent Teacher Organization Links

See new PTO website here for ways to get involved & support our school!
 
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Absences

When your student is absent, please click this link to access absence form. This should be completed for all absences. The form for educational opportunities is also found at this link.
 
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Transportation Change Link

in addition to letting you child's teacher know about transportation changes, please complete this online form by 1:30pm. Click here to send notification about a change in transportation..
 
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School Bus Tracking App

CCS is continuing to use this school bus tracking app. Parents can track their student's bus location on this app. Currently the messaging portion is not active yet, so if a sub bus is running it won’t show the sub bus number or info. But otherwise should be working to track regular buses.
Here are some links to get started using this app:
 

Infinite Campus Parent Portal Access

Elementary staff will not use Infinite Campus for grades, so parents will not see grades within the Parent Portal. You can use this portal to monitor attendance and update emergency phone numbers.
See this link for directions: bit.ly/CCSCampusPortal
 
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CCS Policy Code 4318 Student Use of Electronic Devices

On June 10, 2024, the Board of Education updated Policy 4318 Student Use of Electronic Devices. Policy 4318 is attached to this post. Please note the following important updates for the 2024-25 school year:
  • Elementary School: Students are not allowed to utilize electronic devices from arrival on campus through departure from campus. Students are required to power off and securely store their cell phones away from their person throughout the school day.
  • Middle School: Students are not allowed to utilize electronic devices from arrival on campus through afternoon dismissal. Students are required to power off and securely store their cell phones away from their person throughout the school day. Students engaged in after-school activities will have access to their electronic devices for communicating with parents/guardians.
  • High School: Students are not allowed to utilize electronic devices during instructional time. Students may use electronic devices during non-instructional times which may include arrival/dismissal, breakfast/lunch, and class change. During instructional time, students are required to power off and securely store their electronic devices away from their person.
 
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Substitute Teachers Needed

We always need great substitute teachers for Cabarrus County Schools. If you are interested in serving as a substitute teacher, the information about becoming a substitute teacher can be found here Substitute Teaching in CCS.
Let Mrs. Peters know if you apply, so we can follow up. Email - amy.peters@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
 
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How to Set Up Parent CANVAS Account

Sync your student’s canvas account to your parent account. Directions linked here: bit.ly/CCSParentCanvas
Parents can see classroom information & resources on CANVAS.
 
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Rent The Rock

The spirit rock allows you to recognize a student, share your school spirit, thank a staff member, or any other celebratory event. This is a great way to spread positivity at our school. The spirit rock is located across the main drive from the bus parking lot.
See info here to "Rent the Rock"https://sites.google.com/view/psespto/rent-the-rock
 
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Patriots STEM Elementary

Location: 1510 Holden Avenue SW, Concord, North Carolina 28025
Phone: 704-260-6230