Harold E. Winkler Middle School, An IB World School
We are a community committed to growing and learning together.
October 12, 2025
Harold E. Winkler Middle School, An IB World School
We are a community committed to growing and learning together.
October 12, 2025
Hello, Winkler Families!
We had a fantastic week last week filled with both fun and learning! Students enjoyed PTSO-sponsored Skate Night and celebrated at the PBIS incentive event on Friday. Alongside the fun, classrooms were filled with students engaged in meaningful learning and hard work. We're proud of our Wolves and the positivity and determination they bring to school each day!
With Winkler Pride,
Rebecca Phillips
October 13th- Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
October 13th-17th- Start with Hello Week
October 14th-16th- Winter 1 Sports Tryouts
October 15th- Fall Picture Day
October 17th- PJ Day Fundraiser Sponsored by 8th Grade ($2)
October 17th- Panorama Student Wellness Survey
October 20th- PTSO Meeting (All Are Welcome In-Person or Virtually) @ 7:00pm
October 21st- Winkler Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A (Afton Ridge)
October 23rd-31st- Red Ribbon Week
No School for Students on Monday, October 13th- Monday, October 13th is a district-wide teacher workday. Students will not attend school on Monday, October 13th.
Fall Picture Day- Fall pictures for all students have been scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th. More information on purchasing photos can be found at the QR code on the flyer below.
Start With Hello Week | October 13-17- Start with Hello Week is a nationwide initiative that encourages students to create a welcoming and friendly environment both in and out of the classroom. Created by Sandy Hook Promise, Start with Hello Week inspires students to reach out to others to build a stronger, more connected school community. This week, Winkler's SAVE Club has worked to plan and offer activities to students that are inspiring, welcoming, and fun!
Student Wellness Survey Fall 2025- The Student Wellness Survey was developed in partnership with Panorama Education to seek direct student feedback in the following areas: emotional regulation, positive feelings, social awareness, supportive relationships and sense of belonging. Please read the Student Wellness Survey Parent Letters linked below to learn more.
Student Wellness Survey Parent Letter - English
Student Wellness Survey Parent Letter - Spanish
Winkler Middle School students will complete the Student Wellness Survey during Pack Time on Friday October 17, 2025.
You may access the Cabarrus County Schools' Panorama & Student Wellness site to learn more about student wellness and review survey content.
Please reach out to Kristin Lynch, School Counselor, at kristin.lynch@cabarrus.k12.nc.us with any questions. Thank you!
PJ Pants Day Fundraiser- 8th Grade will be hosting a PJ Day Fundraiser for students in all grade levels this Friday, October 17th, in order to raise funds for upcoming trips and special events. Students wishing to participate can bring $2 and wear their pajamas for the day. Money will be collected at arrival in the atrium. Please note, slippers, robes, stuffed animals, and blankets are not permitted.
Winter 1 Sports Tryouts- Four sports are offered during the Winkler 1 sports season: 7th Grade Cheerleading, 7th Grade Girls Basketball, 8th Grade Girls Basketball, and Wrestling. Tryouts for Winter 1 sports will be held on October 14th - 16th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. All athletes’ parents/guardians will need to register their student athlete on the Dragonfly Platform. This can be found on the Winkler Middle School Athletics webpage. All student athletes must be registered through the DragonFly Platform AND a current physical must be on file before participating in any tryouts. A sports physical must be conducted and signed by a physician and stamped with the facility that is seeing the child.
Red Ribbon Week | October 23-31- Did you know? Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Life Is A Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, October 20th | 7:00pm
All parents are welcome to attend in-person or virtually
Virtual Link: October 20th PTSO MEETING LINK
A Message From Our IB Coordinator, Andrea Kiser:
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: Integrity
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