Harold E. Winkler Middle School, An IB World School
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August 31, 2025
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Hello, Winkler Families!
It was another wonderful week at Winkler! Learning is in full swing, and it’s been great to see our students so engaged and enthusiastic in the classroom.
Our students also did a fantastic job with iReady testing this week. Their focus and effort really stood out, and we’re excited to build on that momentum moving forward.
A big shout-out to our Leader of the Pack IB award winners! We’re so proud of them!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a wonderful long weekend! We look forward to seeing our Wolves back on Tuesday.
With Winkler Pride,
Rebecca Phillips
September 1st- Labor Day Holiday | No School for Students or Staff
September 5th- Winkler Spirit Night at Fiesta Mexicana Grill | 4-6pm
September 10th- Early Release Day for Students | Dismissal @ 1:00pm
September 12th- Club Day |During School For All Students
September 18th- Dine & Discover - Winkler Family Night at School | 5:30-7:30pm (Save the Date, More Info Coming Soon!)
September 23rd- Teacher Workday | No School for Students
September 25th- CCS Technology Night | 5:00-8:00pm @ Concord High School
Afternoon Checkouts- As a reminder, parents/guardians wishing to check students out in the afternoon must do so by 3:30pm. No students will be checked out following 3:30pm due to preparations for dismissal and end-of-day movement. Thank you for your understanding.
September 10th Early Release Day- On Wednesday, September 10th, students will be dismissing from school at 1:00pm. Buses will run routes as normal, however, arrival times to homes will be pushed up 3 hours. Although this is an Early Release Day, please note that Breakfast and Lunch will be still be served and students will attend encore classes.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal- Great news! Infinite Campus Parent Portal updated for parents on Friday, August 29th. This update allows parents with accounts to see student schedules, attendance, contacts, and grades.
Parents can use THESE DIRECTIONS to claim their Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts.
Here is an overview of the process that parents will use to claim an account:
Access the portal link at portalaccess.ncsis.gov
Enter some student information to connect with the correct child. Then choose how to receive a secure text message or email to safely verify the parent's identity.
Enter the code in the verification box to receive an activation code.
Click the link to go to Parent Portal and use the activation code to create your own Parent Portal account.
If you have trouble accessing your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please reach out to our Data Manager at Penelope.Shealy@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
NEW District Athletic Events Policy for Elementary and Middle School Students- Elementary and middle school students will not be allowed to enter high school athletic events without a supervising adult. If an unaccompanied student arrives, their parent/guardian will be contacted to pick them up. Elementary and middle school students must be supervised at all times throughout the event.
Student Supply Fee- As a reminder, all students are asked to pay a $30 Supply Fee at the start of each school year. Payments may be made online using K12 Payment Center or by check made to Winkler Middle School.
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!
Free/Reduced Lunch Information- LINQ Connect is open for families to begin applying for free or reduced meals. This family portal can be used to: complete free & reduced meals applications, add funds to student accounts, and view menus.
As a reminder, Free/Reduced Lunch applications must be filled out and submitted every year. Should you need help accessing or completing this form, please reach out to the front office.
Please note that applications for free meals must be completed on the website rather than the app.
A link to a printable PDF of the free & reduced application in English and Spanish is available on the SNP website. You may also request a printed application from the front office.
You may also visit the School Nutrition Program website for more information.
Winkler Spirit Night at Fiesta Mexicana Grill- Please join us on Friday, September 5th, from 4-6pm at Fiesta Mexicana Grill (836 Florence Street, Concord) for a Winkler fundraising opportunity! Enjoy yummy food and great company! Please be sure to mention you are with Winkler so that the school gets credit. See you there on Friday!
All CCS middle and high schools have transitioned to GoFan as the preferred online ticket vendor for all athletic events. Fans are encouraged to visit the GoFan website and create an account. You may also consider downloading the GoFan app on your mobile device.
If you will be attending any Home game this week, please plan to park in the main parking lot, not the bus parking lot. We may still be working through afternoon dismissal processes and appreciate your patience with parking. Please plan to wait at your car until 4:15pm or after buses and car-riders have cleared. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan and will be checked prior to entrance into the game.
Students are able to attend all Home games. All school rules and expectations apply during after school events. Please note, in order to attend after school events, students should not have an outstanding cafeteria balance. Students must be picked up within 30 minutes of the game ending. Students not picked up within 30 minutes will lose the opportunity to stay for after school events for the remainder of the athletic season.
Please visit the Winkler Athletics webpage for updates throughout the year. More information will also be sent through Parent Square. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Davis, WInkler's new Athletic Director, at Dean.Davis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us.
What is PTSO?- PTSO is a school-based group that includes parents, teachers, and students working together to support the school community.
Winkler's PTSO President: Jenn Brazee | 704-798-0018 | jennbrazee@gmail.com
PTSO Meeting Information
Next Meeting: Monday, September 15th | 7:00pm
All parents are welcome to attend in-person or virtually
Virtual Link: September 15th PTSO MEETING LINK
A Message From Our IB Coordinator, Andrea Kiser:
We are looking forward to another exciting year of IB at Winkler! IB stands for International Baccalaureate and is a framework for the way in which we teach the NC standards in our school. Winkler is an MYP school, which means we follow the Middle Years Programme of IB. Throughout the year, I will highlight IB-related things happening in our school and classrooms. For now, view the video below to learn more about the IB program.
Please reach out to Andrea Kiser at Andrea.Kiser@cabarrus.k12.nc.us with any questions regarding IB.
Ways to stay connected:
Facebook: Harold E. Winkler Middle School
Instagram: haroldwinklerms
X: @haroldwinklerms
Parent Square
Winkler Webpage
Positivity Project: This year, Cabarrus County Schools will continue implementing the social-emotional learning program called Positivity Project. All students in grades K - 12 will be focusing on one skill each week.
“The mission of the Positivity Project is to empower America’s youth to build positive relationships by understanding, appreciating, and exemplifying the character strengths in us all.”
Click HERE to access the Positivity Project website.
This Week's P2 Topic: Teamwork
Rebecca Phillips, Principal | School Leadership Team, PTSO | Rebecca.Phillips@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Benjamin Pitts, 6th Grade Assistant Principal | School Safety| Benjamin.Pitts@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Lynnette Antwi, 7th Grade Assistant Principal | Student Scheduling | Lynnette.Antwi@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Mary Ann Mundt, 8th Grade Assistant Principal | Transportation, Facilities | Mary.Mundt@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Allysea Thompson, Principal Intern | Allysea.Thompson@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Penny Shealy, Data Manager | Updated Student Information & Address Changes| Penelope.Shealy@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Rina Rodriguez, Registrar | New Student Registration, Student Transfer | Rina.Rodriguez@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Kristin Lynch, 6th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Kristin.Lynch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Hannah Caleffie, 7th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Hannah.Caleffie@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Christine Bevan, 8th Grade Counselor | Student Services Inquires, 504 Inquiries | Christine.Bevan@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Jerome Davis, Athletic Director | Athletics, Sports Participation Criteria | Dean.Davis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Andrea Kiser, IB Coordinator | IB, Program Choice, Student Clubs | Andrea.Kiser@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Amy Corriher, Instructional Technology Facilitator | Technology, Chromebook Questions | Amy.Corriher@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Madison Liddle, EC Lead | IEP Inquires or Questions | Madison.Liddle@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Yamile Uceda, ML Teacher | ML Plan or Class Information | Yamile.Uceda@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Nonya Chesney, ML Teacher | ML Plan or Class Information | Nonya.Chesney@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Anne-Marie Sarvis, School Social Worker | School Social Work Inquires, Attendance Letters/Conferences | AnneMarie.Sarvis@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
Stephanie Cauble, School Nurse | Medical Inquires, Student Medicine | Stephanie.Cauble@cabarrus.k12.nc.us
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