Hello, Winkler Families!

We’re looking forward to another great week ahead! Spirit Week kicks off with lots of energy this week, and we’re especially excited for our first pep rally of the year. Our students have been doing fantastic work in class, and we’re confident they’ll shine on their benchmark tests this week. Thank you for your continued support!

With Winkler Pride,

Rebecca Phillips

• September 29-October 3- Fall Spirit Week

  • • Monday- Decades Day

    • Tuesday- Student/Teacher Swap Day

    • Wednesday- Pink Out

    • Thursday- Twin Day

    • Friday- Grade Level Color Wars (Students will receive Winkler shirts to wear this day.)

• September 30th- Science Benchmark Testing (8th grade students only)

• October 2nd- Reading Benchmark Testing (All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th)

• October 3rd-

  • • 6th Grade Arts Council Performance 

    • West Cabarrus High School Homecoming Parade

    • Fall Pep Rally 

• October 7th- Math Benchmark Testing (All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th)

• October 10th- 

  • • End of 1st Quarter

    • PBIS Incentive

    • Early Release for Students @ 1:00pm

• Fall Spirit Week Sponsored by Student Council-

  • • Monday, September 29 - Decades Day

    • Tuesday, September 30 - Student/Teacher Swap Day

    • Wednesday, October 1 - Pink Out

    • Thursday, October 2 - Twin Day

    • Friday, October 3 - Grade Level Color Wars (Students will receive Winkler shirts to wear this day.)

• Benchmark Testing- Beginning this week, students will complete their first benchmark tests of the year. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will complete both Reading and Math benchmark assessments. In addition, 8th grade students will also take the 8th Grade Science benchmark assessment. We ask that students bring in wired headphones/earbuds to use while testing during the dates listed below. (Wireless headphones/airpods are not permitted at school.)

  • • September 30th- Science Benchmark Testing (8th grade students only)

    • October 2nd- Reading Benchmark Testing (All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th)

    • October 7th- Math Benchmark Testing (All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th)

• West Cabarrus High School Homecoming Parade- We wanted to make you aware of a special event taking place on Friday, October 3rd that may impact traffic around our school.

Each year, West Cabarrus High School students kick-off their Homecoming Game-Day events with a Homecoming Parade. The parade will take place on the afternoon of October 3rd, and high school clubs, athletics teams, and the band will visit both Weddington Hills Elementary and Winkler Middle. As part of the route, the parade will circle around our building and return across the street to the high school. (West Cabarrus High School Parade Announcement Video HERE!) 

Please note that normal incoming and outgoing traffic will be disrupted during the parade. This traffic interruption is expected to occur between approximately 12:45 PM and 1:45 PM.

If you are planning to check your student in or out during that time, we kindly ask that you plan accordingly for check-outs and/or allow for potential delays.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we celebrate this fun community "One W" tradition!

• Fall Pep Rally- Students will get to participate in our first pep rally of the school year this Friday, October 3rd. All students will receive Winkler shirts in their grade level color this week. We ask that students wear their shirts this Friday! 

• Fall Picture Day- Fall pictures for all students have been scheduled for Wednesday, October 15th. Please save the date! More information on purchasing photos will be communicated in the coming weeks. 

• Spring 2025 Individual Student Reports- Parents can now access their student's Individual Student Reports (ISRs) in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.  These scores were communicated via ParentSquare last May, but now parents can see the more detailed report that is consistent with prior year reporting.  Click here for directions to access reports in Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 

• 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

• 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.

  • P2 for Families | P2 Para Familias

• This Week's P2 Topic: Forgiveness  

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