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Patriots Family Newsletter July 2026

Posted Date: 07/01/26 (03:00 PM)
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Patriots STEM Family News

July, 2026

Upcoming Dates

August 3rd: PTO Meeting 6pm
August 10: Open House - Meet Your Teacher 5-7pm
August 12: First Day of School
August 26: 3rd grade Beginning of Grade Reading Test
September 7th: Labor Day Holiday
September 14th: PTO Meeting 6pm
September 16th - 22nd: Book Fair
September 17th: Back to School Bash (Curriculum Night) 5:30 - 7:30 pm

 
Open House August 10th, 5-7pm
 

Back to School Information

Dear Patriots families,
We are excited to have students starting back to school on August 12th. It is going to be a fantastic year at Patriots and we can't wait to have our students back!
Just a few reminders to start the year:

  • Car rider drop-off begins at 7:45am.
  • The tardy bell rings at 8:15am.
  • Due to Kindergarten staggered entry, Kindergarten students will only attend 1 day Aug 12, 13, 14, or 17.
  • Kindergarten Staggered Entry days will be assigned the week of August 1st. Teachers will call to notify parents of the day.
  • All kindergarteners will attend August 18th.
  • Parents will not be able to walk students directly to class. Please drop off in the car rider line. We will have staff stationed throughout the building to assist students in finding their classrooms. Kindergarten parents will be allowed to walk students to class on staggered entry days, but we encourage parents to drop them off to foster independence and assist with morning traffic flow.
Thank you so much for being part of the Patriots Family!
Amy Peters, Principal
 

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.
 

School Supplies for 2026-2027

Here is the link for our Student Supply Lists for the 206-27 school year for Patriots Elementary. Supply List 26-27
 

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION:

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 can be found on the CCS official Kindergarten Registration page
 

Cabarrus County Schools Academic Calendar

As you begin to prepare for the upcoming school year, please take a moment to download our 2026-27 academic calendars.

For more information, please visit https://cabarrus.k12.nc.us/districtcalendars
 

Parent Handbook 2026-2027

Please review our Parent Handbook for 2026-2027 linked here.
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Immunization Requirements

Information on required health assessments and immunizations for students are available here


Cabarrus Health Alliance offers immunizations. Walk-ins welcome; appointments preferred.
Please bring any immunization records with you.

Call 704-920-1205 to schedule an appointment.
 
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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
 

P2 Character Trait

The P2 Character Trait for August 17-21 is Other People Mindset. See weekly P2 Family Newsletter linked here
 
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Lunch Benefits

LINQ Connect opens mid-July for families to begin applying for free or reduced meals for the 2026-2027 school year.
Click here to apply for free & reduced lunch benefits. We encourage all parents to apply, just in case you qualify for meal benefits!
 

Lunch Visitors

We will start letting students have visitors for lunch August 31st. For the week of August 31st - September 4th, students with the last names A-G may have visitors for lunch time. Visitors must be listed in Infinite Campus 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..
 
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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:
 
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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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Parent Teacher Organization Links

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

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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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