• Program Choice Roadshow (8th Grade Families)- For the past week, Mrs. Bevan has been visiting 8th Grade Social Studies classes to talk with students about Program Choice high school options. Feel free to view the linked Program Choice Presentation that Mrs. Bevan shared with students. Additional information about the various Program Choice offerings can be found on the Program Choice Website.

On Monday afternoon during encore classes, students will have an opportunity to speak with representatives from all of the different programs. Please check in with your 8th graders regarding what they learned and interests in programs upon their arrival at home on Monday afternoon. 

Families are also encouraged to attend the Program Choice Futures Fair at the Cabarrus Events Arena on October 15, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00pm to learn more about all of the opportunities offered.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Bevan (Christine.Bevan@cabarrus.k12.nc.us) or Mrs. Kiser (Andrea.Kiser@cabarrus.k12.nc.us).  

• Winkler Spirit Night at Chipotle- Join us for Family Night at Chipotle (508 Kannapolis Parkway) this Tuesday, September 16th, from 4:00pm-8:00pm! Be sure to mention you're with Winkler at checkout. This is a fun way to connect with staff and other Winkler families while giving back to support our community. We hope to see you there!

• Dine & Discover - Winkler Family Night at School- We’re excited to invite all Winkler families to our Dine & Discover: Winkler Family Night on Thursday, September 18th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! Join us for a special evening where families can enjoy dinner (served for free while supplies last), explore classrooms, purchase Winkler Wear, and get a glimpse into a day in the life of your student. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about their learning experiences.

📌 Highlights:

✅ Dinner at 5:30pm in the Cafeteria (while supplies last)

✅ Team Sessions at 6:00pm, 6:30pm, & 7:00pm 

✅ IB @ Winkler Info Session at 6 pm in the Media Center

Our amazing PTSO will also be hosting a Raffle Basket Fundraiser to support student and staff events and celebrations throughout the year. There will be 10+ themed baskets up for grabs, featuring items like hand-roasted coffee beans, a charcuterie board, and family experiences to places such as the U.S. National Whitewater Center!

We’re also excited to offer a “Skip-the-Line” Raffle, where a few lucky families will win the chance to by-pass the car rider line in the mornings and afternoons!

🎟 Basket Raffle Tickets: $2 each or 6 tickets for $10
🚗 Skip-the-Line Raffle Tickets: $25 each or 5 tickets for $100

We hope to see you there for a night of food, fun, and connection!

• PJ Day Fundraiser- 6th Grade will be hosting a PJ Day Fundraiser for students in all grade levels this Friday, September 19th, 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. 

• 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. 

• Infinite Campus Parent Portal- Parent Portal access 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.

• 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.