Weekly Update 8/30/25
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
What a great first week of school! Thank you to everyone for your patience, flexibility and support as we got everything up and running.
Be sure to check out the Here Comes the Bus App and reference for daily bus updates. You’ll need the district code (73877) and your student’s ID.
Transportation Services / Here Comes the Bus App (cmsk12.org)
Bus information is available online and you should have signed up for an Alpha Portal account earlier this summer. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website: https://www.cmsk12.org/buses.
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough. Yes, it's that time of year again! We started our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser this week! This is the main fundraiser for our school and we cannot make it happen without your support.
👩💻 Visit givingmarket.shop and register using our school code: PIEDMONTMS
🎒 Check your student’s backpack for their fundraising packet!
🎁 Shop from hundreds of fun items – and support our school in the process!
📣 BONUS: Register, upload 7 emails of family & friends, turn in golden ticket, and your child will earn a Slap Starz Bracelet and be entered into a drawing for an Extreme Room Makeover!
Save the date for September 12th for our first Spirit Night of the year! Join us at Two Scoops Creamery and help support Piedmont! A portion of the purchases will be donated back to Piedmont!!! For questions, contact Jennifer Chisolm, PTSA Spirit Night Chair at jennifer.chisolm@gmail.com.
Picture Day will be on 9/19. Students should have brought home information this week. If students lose their packets, extras will be available in the main office.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can drop a copy off at the school or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing. The county will be hosting a Big Shot event on Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:00am to 4:00pm at 2845 Beatties Ford Rd Charlotte, NC 28216. Go to Health.MeckNC.gov/Services/School-Health for more information.
A few updates for arrival and dismissal:
We ask that any car-riders put their four way flashers on while waiting in line so we know you are a part of our traffic.
Be alert and mindful of the many bike riders we have on 10th Street, including many of our own students.
Please be very careful to not block any driveways including those of our neighbors, those for our buses, and the driveway leading to our cafeteria (this blocks our food and supplies from being delivered).
After 9:15 the car rider lot will be closed. Please drop students off at the main office where they will check in and receive a pass to class.
Please be reminded to not unload or load students on 10th Street. This is a safety concern for the students as well as you and your vehicle
Upon arrival, Chromebooks will need to be removed from backpacks prior to walking through the scanners. Additionally, 3 ring binders, eyeglass cases, umbrellas and any kind of tin containers need to be removed as they set off the scanners, too. Phones do not set off the scanner, so it is essential that phones are put away before coming into the building each day.
If you do need to park for a conference or appointment, please be sure to avoid the middle of the bus lot as our buses need those spaces. Park along the tree line if no spaces are available in the main lot.
Battle of the Books will have an interest meeting this Thursday, September 4th before school in the media center at 8:00 AM. All interested students should try to attend. Anyone with questions should see Ms. Wells or contact her at April.wells@cms.k12.nc.us.
Another year has started for us to support our students with the many organizations Piedmont has to offer! Is your student interested in STEM? Becoming a doctor, an engineer or maybe an architect? Then join Piedmont's nationally ranked Science Olympiad team's virtual Interest Meeting on Thursday, September 4th at 7:30PM. Science Olympiad allows students to find their what, their how, and most importantly, their why when it relates to all things STEM! In addition, parents will appreciate that it also allows students to develop soft skills like teamwork, collaboration and problem solving. Please register at https://bit.ly/pibsointerest25 to get details for the virtual meeting on September 4th. For questions, please reach out to Head Coach, Joel Nipper (joelnipper@pibso.org).
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 8th. We will be hosting an IB curriculum night from 6:00 - 7:00 with a TD/AIG meeting right before that at 5:30 p.m.
Please note Title IX opt-out letters went home on Monday. Students will be viewing Title IX lessons in Canvas on September 8th. The link in the letter was incorrect. Please visit www.cmsk12.org/academics/federal-programs/title-ix to preview the lessons.
Thank you for your continued support. Remember there is no school on Monday, and when we return Tuesday, it will be a B day. Have a great, long weekend!
Weekly Update 2/22/25
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Registration
Please help us spread the word to our new families! We will be hosting in-person registration events next week on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 so our new students for next year can choose their courses.
Black History Month
Join our Piedmont students who have organized Black History Month Spirit Week next week! Monday: Wear your favorite African American musician’s merch! Tuesday: Wear something representing your favorite black athlete! Wednesday: Dress like your favorite Professional African American (i.e. doctor, lawyer, engineer, cosmetologist, etc.)! Thursday: Wear your HBCU gear! Friday: 6th grade wear black, seventh grade wear red, 8th grade wear green to represent the Pan- African Flag!
Chromebooks
Attention 6th grade families, the district has moved the Chromebook refresh to Friday, February 28th. Students MUST bring their current Chromebook and charger to school that day in order to receive the new one. In addition, all students must have Chromebook fines resolved and a Student Technology Agreement form on file. You should have received an individual message if either of these items are missing.
Athletics Updates
Attention 7th and 8th graders. If you are trying out for track - tryouts begin Tuesday, February 25th, and go from 4:05 - 6:15 PM. Please make sure you have completed all paperwork on DragonFly including an up-to-date physical. If you have any questions, please reach out to our AD Justin Tomzak.
Extended Day
Invitations to our reading extended day program went home last week. Please be sure to reach out to Ms. Gorman at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Stems
Here are our week 18 stems: matri, mega, morph, nov, ortho. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of our weekly stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Policies/Procedures
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
Students should not have airpods and headphones, such as Beats, out of their backpacks unless directed to do so by a teacher. They are not allowed in the hallways ever. This is a safety concern and those headphones will be taken to the main office.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/8/25
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Service as Action
Congratulations to our 8th graders who did an amazing job on their IB community projects. Thank you to all who visited our showcase and supported our students with their projects.
Awards and Honors
Please join me in thanking our school counselors, Ms. Delaney, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Case. We are thankful to each of them for all their hard work in supporting our students.
Field Trips
While the 7th grade will be in Washington, DC, there will be several students still here at school. We have planned two amazing trips that we need chaperones for to support our students who are not going to DC. We will be taking our kids to the park on Thursday, Feb 13th, and then we will be taking them to the Nascar Hall of Fame on Friday, Feb 14th. We need at least 13 chaperones for each event to make it happen. If you are a registered volunteer and are able to help us, please sign up using the link bit.ly/februaryvol. It means the world to us to have you volunteer, and we know our students will truly appreciate it. Let's make these trips happen and help create more wonderful memories for our 7th grade students.
Volunteers
If you’re a dad, grandad, stepdad, uncle or brother of a Piedmont scholar, please join us the morning of Friday Feb. 14th in the student drop-off line and bus lot to greet our scholars as they start their day. We want to send them into the day on a positive note and show them that we stand with and support them. If you can attend, please arrive no later than 8:30am to check-in at the front office. NOTE: You must be a registered CMS volunteer to participate. So if you haven’t already, please register at http://www.cmsvolunteers.com.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week! And, awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Attention 7th and 8th graders trying out for baseball or soccer - tryouts begin Tuesday, February 18th, and go from 4:05 to 6:15 PM. If you are trying out for track - tryouts begin Tuesday, February 25th, and go from 4:05 - 6:15 PM. Please make sure you have completed all paperwork on DragonFly including an up-to-date physical. If you have any questions, please reach out to our AD Justin Tomzak.
Policies/Procedures
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
Students should not have airpods and headphones, such as Beats, out of their backpacks unless directed to do so by a teacher. They are not allowed in the hallways ever. This is a safety concern and those headphones will be taken to the main office.
Report cards for 2nd quarter, including IB report cards, were distributed yesterday.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/25/25
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards and Honors
Congratulations to our 6th grade teacher, Mr. Cramer, who was just named Piedmont’s teacher of the year!
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! Varsity took first place and JV took 3rd place at their competition last weekend with many students placing in their individual events. Kudos to our students and their coaches!
This past Saturday, 10 members of the Piedmont IB band program auditioned for this year's NC South Central District Honor Band. We are proud to announce the following students who earned a spot in this year's honors band. They will be attending a clinic this Friday and Saturday and performing in a concert free and open to the public at Cramer High School in Belmont NC on Saturday 1/25 at 2pm.
Oliver Leonard, 8th grade alto sax
Saiya Larsen, 8th grade trombone
Zada Herron, 8th grade euphonium
Emie Hindman, 8th grade euphonium
Lane Gibbs, 7th grade tuba
Emie Hindman earned a high enough score and placement in order to be eligible to audition in early March for the NC All-State Honor Band and we wish her the best of luck!
Clubs/Opportunities
Attention boys of Piedmont! Check out the attached flyer from Thornhill Rites of Passage which outlines an opportunity for our young men.
Service as Action - 8th Grade
8th Grade students should be working on finishing their community project process journal - objective C was due January 7th and objective D was due January 17th. Please be reminded that completing the project is one of the requirements for attending the Outer Banks trip in March.
Don’t forget about the community Project Showcase which will be held on Friday February 7, 2025. Visitors can sign in and join the viewing at 9:45AM on the 7th.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week! And, awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Policies/Procedures
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders, registration for next year is still open for another week. Students need to register at these links to choose their courses if they haven’t already done so:
Rising 8th Grade Registration Link (current 7th graders): https://bit.ly/rising8th2526
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link (current 6th graders): https://bit.ly/rising7th2526
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety and health issues:
Check out the Too Sick for School? flyer attached for guidance on when it’s appropriate to keep your student home from school. Be sure to reach out to our attendance secretary, Ms. Mungo, with any doctor’s notes or information about absences due to illness.
Remember we now start 2nd semester on Tuesday. We will begin the week with round 2 of i-Ready testing. Students should bring headphones with them for the test. Monday will be a B day.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/18/25
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards
First, I have some exciting news to share with you - Piedmont was recently named a Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction! We are so proud of this recognition and all the hard work our students, staff and families do to make this happen.
Service as Action - 8th Grade
8th Grade students should be working on finishing their community project process journal - objective C was due January 7th and objective D was due January 17th. Please be reminded that completing the project is one of the requirements for attending the Outer Banks trip in March.
Don’t forget about the community Project Showcase which will be held on Friday February 7, 2025. Visitors can sign in and join the viewing at 9:45AM on the 7th.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week! And, awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Policies/Procedures
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders, registration for next year is still open. Students need to register at these links to choose their courses if they haven’t already done so:
Rising 8th Grade Registration Link (current 7th graders): https://bit.ly/rising8th2526
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link (current 6th graders): https://bit.ly/rising7th2526
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
Students should not have their phones, airpods/earbuds, or headphones out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher. These items will be taken if used without permission and a parent must retrieve them from the main office.
As we come to the end of quarter 2, please be reminded that the last day to submit assignments is Tuesday, January 21st.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. As a reminder, there is NO school next Monday or Friday. We will begin second semester classes on Monday, January 27th, which is a B day.
Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/11/25
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm during this winter storm.
Service as Action - 8th Grade
8th Grade students should be working on finishing their community project process journal - objective C was due January 7th and objective D is due January 17th. Please be reminded that completing the project is one of the requirements for attending the Outer Banks trip in March. Mark your calendars for our project showcase which will be on Friday, February 7th.
6th Grade
This week Ms. Delaney went into all 6th grade classes and taught a lesson on Strengths and Interests, which included starting their college and career exploration journey. Students also took home a worksheet to review with their families. Please ask your scholar to share this with you.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week!
Clubs/Activities
We are trying to get our chess club back up and running! If you are interested in helping coach our team, please reach out to our parent volunteer, Mr. Chris Callahan, at chrisc9212@gmail.com.
If you are interested in other volunteer opportunities, be sure to check out our link which shares different ideas and who to contact.
Volunteer Opportunities 2024 - 2025
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link (current 6th graders): https://bit.ly/rising7th2526
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
Students should not have their phones, airpods/earbuds, or headphones out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher. These items will be taken if used without permission and a parent must retrieve them from the main office.
As we come to the end of quarter 2, please note that the last day to submit assignments will be Tuesday, January 21st.
Lost and found is overflowing! Please encourage your student to check for any missing items next week as we’ll be donating any items left behind soon.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. We’ll see everyone Monday which will be a B day!
Weekly Update 12/20/24 (Final Update for 2024)
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your final weekly update for 2024.
PTSA
Thank you to our PTSA, our parent volunteers, and all who donated to make our staff luncheon a great event yesterday. We truly appreciate the support.
Service as Action
Winter break is a great time to support your communities and log Service Actions. Be sure to log any actions at www.bit.ly/extraSAA2425 (students should complete the log themselves and they must be signed into their CMS account to access the log). Know that if you are a musician, an athlete, or a dancer or gymnast, you can log activities for performances and for helping teammates learn new skills. Many of our students are actively participating in performances and tournaments this winter - don't forget to log those actions. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
8th Grade students should be working on Objective C of the community project process journal - it is due January 7th. Our Showcase will be on Friday, February 7th.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week!
Lottery Updates
The school choice lottery is open through January 3rd at 10:00 p.m. Students have received a letter with pin information. 6th and 7th grade students wishing to remain at Piedmont for next year do NOT need to complete the lottery.
Policies/Procedures
Last but not least, don’t forget school is now closed for the winter break. We return to class on Monday, January 6, 2025 which will be an A day. Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2025!
Weekly Update 12/14/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
PTSA
The PTSA has a big week coming up next week and can use your help by volunteering or donating items. The staff holiday luncheon is on Thursday, 12/19. Let's show Piedmont's teachers, staff, and bus drivers some love and appreciation. Please sign up using the link to sign up or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-20222. If you’ve signed up to donate any items, be sure to drop those off by Thursday morning. Thank you to all those who have donated so far!
7th Grade
Attention 7th grade families. We could use your help with our Big Air Field Trip. It is scheduled for December 20th from 10am to 2pm. If you are able to help us out, please fill out the following form at https://bit.ly/BAFT24 .
Athletics
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week and to our cheerleaders for their awesome performances!
Stems
Here are our week 12 stems: hydro, hypo, micro, mono, neuro. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of our weekly stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Policies/Procedures
Attention students and families. Don’t forget to review the Health/PE materials regarding reproductive health and safety education at https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/7931. If you have not already done so, please complete the Student Information Form which the Health/PE teachers will share. Your child can not participate if you don’t complete this consent form. Be sure to connect with your students’ Health/PE teacher with any questions.
We are now at the half-way point of quarter 2. Please be sure to check Powerschool to view your student’s grades. Any student with a current D or F average in a class should receive a printed progress report for you to sign and return.
Attention all families. Please know that students are not able to bring in cupcakes, pizza, or other food items to share with others. This is a safety concern and also violates school nutrition policies.
Volunteer Opportunities
Attention all families! We can always use your support as volunteers. You simply need to register in the CMS volunteer system and check out these opportunities we have available:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lB0ur64fGuGzzD4VBn5ahNbkPNuc3IonypoJzZZ80us/edit?usp=sharing
Attention Men of Piedmont! Please join us next Friday morning, December 20th, for morning arrival support. Please arrive by 8:30 and check in at the main office. Reach out to Mr. Jason Rouse at jrouse67@hotmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/7/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
PTSA
The PTSA has a big week coming up soon and can use your help by volunteering or donating items. The staff holiday luncheon is on Thursday, 12/19. Let's show Piedmont's teachers, staff, and bus drivers some love and appreciation. Please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-20222
7th Grade
Attention 7th grade families. We could use your help with our Big Air Field Trip. It is scheduled for December 20th from 10am to 2pm. If you are able to help us out, please fill out the following form at https://bit.ly/BAFT24 .
Hornets Tickets
Check out the attached flyer for discounted student tickets for a Hornets game over the winter break!
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to Mr. Forbis and the following students who were selected for this year's CMS Honors Band Clinic. They are currently participating in a 2-day clinic at NWSA and will perform in a concert at 2pm at NWSA on Saturday which is free and open to the public. Congratulations to 7th graders: Jon Everrett Anglemyer, Zion Boyd, Lane Gibbs, Delmi Ricoy, and Georgia-Kate Smith, and to 8th graders: Disha Dhananjay and Meagan Idjao.
Athletics
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week and to our cheerleaders for their awesome performances! Please be reminded that due to space restrictions, students and visitors will need to have a ticket to attend any of our home games. Each player and cheerleader will have tickets assigned to them which they can share with family and friends.
Stems
Week 11 stems: duct, ex, fer, hema, homo
We encourage you to ask your student what they know of our weekly stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Policies/Procedures
Please be reminded that blankets and pajamas are not allowed at school and are considered dress code violations.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/30/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
PTSA
The PTSA has a big week coming up soon and can use your help by volunteering or donating items. The staff holiday luncheon is on Thursday, 12/19. Let's show Piedmont's teachers, staff, and bus drivers some love and appreciation. Please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-20222
Hornets Tickets
Check out the attached flyer for discounted student tickets for a game over the winter break!
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner and our honors orchestra students. The following students auditioned and won a seat in one of the two ensembles:
Philharmonic Orchestra
Violin 1- Jiya K. and Ashreeya K.
Viola- Logan G., Emily H. and Honor N.
Cello- Carmelo F.
Alternate - Christina R.
Symphonic Orchestra
Violin 1- Lilly J.
Violin 2- Ratna B., Aadhrika D., and Charlie J.
Viola- Jordyn L., Adynne P., and La'Shonti R.
Bass- Akili M.
Contests
Calling all writers and artists! The Martin Luther King, Jr. art and writing contest is open to students through next Friday, December 6th. Check out this memo for more information if you’re interested in creating visual art, digital media, or writing for this contest. Entries should be submitted to Mr. Milligan, our literacy facilitator (david.milligan@cms.k12.nc.us) or Ms. Aquino, our art teacher (celine1.aquino@cms.k12.nc.us) before next Friday. 1-Memo to Principals
8th Grade
8th grade is in need of a few more chaperones for the upcoming school choice field trip on December 3rd. Please sign up here if you can help out and join us that afternoon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXxwM5DBgGbXCShOYepbwKnacCcG6jhJBiKXGUeMRymbfcIg/viewform.
The School Choice lottery opened on November 18th. Students should have brought home a letter with information regarding what school they are slated to attend next year and pin information in case you choose to lottery for another option. For those staying at Piedmont or attending the school listed on the letter, no action is needed.
Athletics
Please note basketball games will start up after the Thanksgiving break. Due to space restrictions, students will need to have a ticket to attend any of our home games. Each player and cheerleader will have tickets assigned to them which they can share with family and friends.
Stems
We have concluded our study of the first 100 Piedmont Stems. Our competition will be the week after Thanksgiving. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
When we return to school on Monday, December 2nd, it will be a B day. Have a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving break! Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont.
Weekly Update 11/23/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 4th place overall at their competition last weekend and 19 top 10 finishes across 23 events. Piedmont was competing with multiple nationally recognized teams at this invitational.
Congratulations to Noah Hamilton for winning the school spelling bee! And to our runner up, Grace Cai!
8th Grade
8th grade is in need of a few more chaperones for the upcoming school choice field trip on December 3rd. Please sign up here if you can help out and join us that afternoon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXxwM5DBgGbXCShOYepbwKnacCcG6jhJBiKXGUeMRymbfcIg/viewform.
The School Choice lottery opened on November 18th. Students should have brought home a letter with information regarding what school they are slated to attend next year and pin information in case you choose to lottery for another option. For those staying at Piedmont or attending the school listed on the letter, no action is needed.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to the football team for their win last weekend! They are once again the middle school football champions for CMS!
Stems
We have concluded our study of the first 100 Piedmont Stems. Our competition will be the week after Thanksgiving. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
School Policies and Procedures
Please help us remind students that they should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
Last but not least, there is no school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. When we return to school on Monday, December 2nd, it will be a B day. Have a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving break! Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont.
Weekly Update 11/16/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our orchestra teacher, Ms. Winegardner, who was recently named CMS’s mentor teacher of the month! Congratulations also to 8th grade students, McKenna Manigault and Peyton White, who were nominated to the Lunch with a Lawyer program.
8th Grade
8th grade is in need of a few more chaperones for the upcoming school choice field trip on December 3rd. Please sign up here if you can help out and join us that afternoon: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXxwM5DBgGbXCShOYepbwKnacCcG6jhJBiKXGUeMRymbfcIg/viewform.
The School Choice lottery opens on November 18th. Students will be bringing home a letter with information regarding what school they are slated to attend next year and pin information in case you choose to lottery for another option. For those staying at Piedmont or attending the school listed on the letter, no action is needed.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to the football team for their win last weekend! We wish them the best of luck as they play in the championship game this afternoon at 1:00 at Mallard Creek High School.
Stems
We have concluded our study of the first 100 Piedmont Stems. Our competition will be the week after Thanksgiving. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
School Policies and Procedures
Students will be bringing 1st quarter report cards home this upcoming Tuesday.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/9/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
PTSA Updates
Calling all burrito lovers & Piedmont Parents - SAVE THE DATE for our next Spirit Night on Tuesday, November 12th!!!! Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 239 S Kings Dr Ste B in Charlotte for our fundraiser on Tuesday, November 12 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support Piedmont Open Middle PTSA, so just download a flyer attached with this message or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 25% of the proceeds to the cause. You can order two ways - Online or In-Person. If ordering online - enter code D3TC2H9 in the fundraiser code box. If in-person, please bring the paper flyer or show it on your phone. ALL sales count!! Chipotle will donate 25% of their profits when we show our flyer back to Piedmont. Funds raised during our Spirit Nights are used to support new student resources - Math/Reading workbooks, calculators, earbuds, power cords, etc., staff professional development courses, advocacy efforts for families in need, and more! Remember to show your flyer or mention it to the cashier for us to credit! Can't wait to see you there!
After November, we'll wrap up the year at Dave's Hot Chicken Plaza Midwood on December 10th; then come back in the 2025 at Panda Express Derita Road, Concord, NC on January 22nd.
If you have any questions related to our Spirit Nights, please reach out to Jennifer Chisolm, PTSA Spirit Night Chair at jennifer.chisolm@gmail.com.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to the football team for their win last weekend! We wish them the best of luck as they continue in the playoffs this afternoon.
Stems
Our stems for the week: logy, miss, neo, port, and scrib. This list concludes our first 100 Piedmont Stems. Our competition will be the week after Thanksgiving. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
AIG/TD Updates
Attention Parents of AIG/TD Students! Please visit the Piedmont Advanced Studies website (bit.ly/PiedmontAS) for some information about your child's DEP, Piedmont's TD processes and Performance Reviews.
School Policies and Procedures
Please help us remind students that airpods, headphones such as Beats, etc. are not allowed in the hallways and only in classrooms with teacher permission. Students will have these items taken and held in the main office just like phones that are out without permission.
There is no school this upcoming Monday. When we return to school on Tuesday, it will be an A day.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend and Happy Veterans’ Day to all our Piedmont family members who are veterans.
Weekly Update 11/2/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
PTSA Updates
Calling all burrito lovers & Piedmont Parents - SAVE THE DATE for our next Spirit Night on Tuesday, November 12th!!!! Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 239 S Kings Dr Ste B in Charlotte for our fundraiser on Tuesday, November 12 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support Piedmont Open Middle PTSA, so just download a flyer attached with this message or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 25% of the proceeds to the cause. You can order two ways - Online or In-Person. If ordering online - enter code D3TC2H9 in the fundraiser code box. If in-person, please bring the paper flyer or show it on your phone. ALL sales count!! Chipotle will donate 25% of their profits when we show our flyer back to Piedmont. Funds raised during our Spirit Nights are used to support new student resources - Math/Reading workbooks, calculators, earbuds, power cords, etc., staff professional development courses, advocacy efforts for families in need, and more! Remember to show your flyer or mention it to the cashier for us to credit! Can't wait to see you there!
After November, we'll wrap up the year at Dave's Hot Chicken Plaza Midwood on December 10th; then come back in the 2025 at Panda Express Derita Road, Concord, NC on January 22nd.
If you have any questions related to our Spirit Nights, please reach out to Jennifer Chisolm, PTSA Spirit Night Chair at jennifer.chisolm@gmail.com.
IB Community Service Projects
If you are a current or retired military service person please join us with your family for our annual Veterans’ Day breakfast. The event will take place on Friday, November 8th at 8am in the Piedmont Media center. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/VetBreakfast24.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention 8th graders - Objective B for the Community Project Process journal is due Monday Nov. 4th. Note any student planning to host a drive or an event must get approval from Mrs. Thornburg and Dr. Barone. All request forms can be found on our IB website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the community project tab. The last day to hold an event on campus is Jan. 10th.
We have several 8th grade approved drives happening at this time. We have an art supply drive (bins are located in the front lobby and in the media center) and the supplies will support our Piedmont art department. Another drive is collecting juice pouches and individual snack items like goldfish, granola bars, etc to make snack bags for the Girls and Boys club in the Belmont Neighborhood, These donations can be dropped off in the front office or in the media center in Mrs. Thornburg's office.
We are also collecting food for Blessing Boxes for the Belmont Community for Thanksgiving. You can begin sending in any non-perishable items that would complete a Thanksgiving meal like canned vegetables, stuffing mix, canned pumpkin, cranberry sauce, etc. We are hoping to stock 20 boxes this year for our neighbors in need. These can be dropped to the homeroom teachers.
Big thank you to our 8th grade student volunteers and teachers Ms. Maria and Ms. Madan for their Diwali celebration and interactive display in the media center on Thursday. Sixth grade students were able to learn about Indian culture through the information boards and displays and the henna booth was a huge hit.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball and softball teams for their wins this past week. Good luck to volleyball, football and our cheerleaders who are headed to playoff games this weekend.
Stems
Our stems for the upcoming week are: cise, cred, dict, ician, and itis. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
7th Grade Updates
The seventh grade Culture Cluster Showcase was amazing. Our 7th grade teachers and students worked hard to organize this event, and we learned so much about our Piedmont students.
AIG/TD Updates
Attention Parents of AIG/TD Students! Please visit the Piedmont Advanced Studies website (bit.ly/PiedmontAS) for some information about your child's DEP, Piedmont's TD processes and Performance Reviews.
School Policies and Procedures
Our lost and found is once again overflowing. Please encourage students to check in the lobby and/or main office for lost items. We will be donating anything left behind at the end of this upcoming week.
Please help us remind students that airpods, headphones such as Beats, etc. are not allowed in the hallways and only in classrooms with teacher permission. Students will have these items taken and held in the main office just like phones that are out without permission.
There is no school this upcoming Monday or Tuesday. When we return on Wednesday, we will begin the 2nd quarter and it is a B day.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/26/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards and Honors
Congratulations to our Girl Grind members who participated in and won a business pitch contest this past week at the Queen City Entrepreneur Conference which means support through funding from the Central Piedmont Community College small business resource center.
7th Grade News
Attention 7th grade families! In order to make the Amazing Race event a success we need a minimum of 5 volunteers per homebase. All volunteers must be registered with CMS (https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/volunteer.php?newflag=1). You must register every year.
You will need to be available from 10:20am-4:00pm, and be prepared to walk outside with a group of 8-10 students. If you can help please go to https://bit.ly/24-25TheAmazingRace and fill out the form. Please provide an email address and phone number to receive updates about the trip and the chaperone meeting.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball and football teams for their wins this past week. Great job by our amazing cheerleaders! And congratulations to our softball team who clinched the conference championship with their wins this past week.
Stems
Our stems for the upcoming week are: cap, cede, cent, centri, cide. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
School Policies and Procedures
With the quarter closing, please note that all assignments for 1st quarter are due on October 29th. Teachers will need time to grade and input assignments to have report cards ready in time.
This upcoming Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their usual routes at that time.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/19/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Spirit Week
Next week, we will be celebrating spirit week! Dress is as follows:
Mon 10/21 - Throwback Monday - Dress up from your favorite decade 70s, 80s, or 90's
Tues 10/22- Sports Day: represent your favorite team or sport with a jersey or gear
Wed 10/23- Piedmont Pride Day
Thurs 10/24- Future you day: dress up to represent your future career
Fri 10/25: Piedmont Colors (6th grade: Black, 7th: Red, 8th: White) - each grade level wears a specific color to compete for the most spirited grade
Community Project
Our 8th graders, Genesis, Jasmin, and Isabella need your help with their IB community service project.They will be collecting donations for the CMPD Animal Care and Control from October 21st through November 1st. We are looking for donations of any of the following:
•Dog/cat toys
•Food/treats
•Harness and leashes
•Blankets
•Stainless steel cat bowls
•Pee pads and crates
Donation bins are located by the main office and the library. Thank you for your support.
6th Grade News
Attention 6th grade families. Ms. Delaney will continue SOS lessons this month and next month and will run those through Social Studies class. Students in 2nd block will have a working lunch with her. Parent and student newsletters will be sent home prior to the lesson for each team. In case they get lost in students’ bookbags, links are included in this message.
Student Newsletter Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jzVIQr4NMcPcXKpJZ_lwL159NWb7q52e/view
Parent Newsletter Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WYiiVxLzHxpOMMMn1w7oge_UoSCUEemg/view
7th Grade News
Attention 7th grade families! In order to make the Amazing Race event a success we need a minimum of 5 volunteers per homebase. All volunteers must be registered with CMS (https://www.cmsvolunteers.com/volunteer.php?newflag=1). You must register every year.
You will need to be available from 10:20am-4:00pm, and be prepared to walk outside with a group of 8-10 students. If you can help please go to https://bit.ly/24-25TheAmazingRace and fill out the form. Please provide an email address and phone number to receive updates about the trip and the chaperone meeting.
Parent Sessions with Teen Health Connections
Teen Health Connection will be holding another free virtual session for parents on October 22nd. Check out the attached flyer for more information.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to all of our teams - volleyball, softball, and football - for their wins this past week. And great job by our amazing cheerleaders!
Stems
Our stems for the upcoming week are: audi, auto, bell, biblio, bio. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Contests
Piedmont is holding a Two Sentence Horror Story writing contest. To participate students just need to go to the form found at the link bit.ly/POMS2sentencecontest, and submit their TWO sentence horror story to enter the contest. Stories that are longer than two sentences will be deleted from the contest. A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. Stories must be school appropriate, and cannot contain any violence, profanity, or threats. Prizes will be awarded for the best stories at each grade level and read on the morning announcements. Good Luck to ALL!
School Policies and Procedures
Please be reminded that due to safety reasons, we are unable to accept food deliveries for students from companies such as DoorDash and UberEats. Additionally, if you are dropping off food for your own child, we will need to see ID at the front door. We created and shared an overview video of what to know about life at Piedmont for students and families this past summer. Take a look at our link if you weren’t able to this past summer:: https://bit.ly/piedmont1012425.
We have sent home copies of the photo/video release form. Please be sure to complete this and return to your student’s homebase teacher if you give permission for your student’s photo to be used throughout the school year.
Scanners
Thank you for your help reviewing scanner procedures with our students! We are definitely getting faster in the morning and appreciate the support. I have linked in the reminder slides again in case you didn’t get a chance to review them already.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/12/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Service as Action
3 of our 8th grade students will be hosting a book drive to support children in the Charlotte area through October 18th. We invite you to donate new or gently used childrens’ books (particularly for Pre-K to 5th grade students) to help create home libraries for kids in need. For more information, please check the flyers around the school and in the Media Center.
Another group of our 8th graders is hosting a toiletry drive for their IB project. They're in need of deodorant, razors, soap, mini Vaseline, socks, Q-tips, travel tissue, hand sanitizer, floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo and conditioner. Donation boxes will be located in front of the main office and in Mr Becton's Office.
Also check out the attached flyer regarding another of our student groups and their project.
6th Grade News
Attention 6th grade families. Ms. Delaney will begin SOS lessons this month and will run those through Social Studies class. Students in 2nd block will have a working lunch with her. Parent and student newsletters will go home prior to the lesson for each team. In case they get lost in students’ bookbags, links are included in this message.
Student Newsletter Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jzVIQr4NMcPcXKpJZ_lwL159NWb7q52e/view
Parent Newsletter Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WYiiVxLzHxpOMMMn1w7oge_UoSCUEemg/view
7th Grade News
Attention 7th grade families! The second payment for the Washington, DC field trip is due on Tuesday, October 15th. Payments must be made on the Orange Sky Travel Website at:
https://orangeskytravel.com/100823
Scanners
Please note many items are coming to school which are setting off scanners and delaying entrance as we search bags at the scanners - makeup items, such as eyelash curlers and perfume bottles, tin pencil boxes, and non-school technology items. Please help us remind students to not bring these unnecessary items to school and to also be prepared with other items unpacked before they enter the building. We have created a slideshow to help review with students and it is attached to this message.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our softball team and football team for their wins this past week.
PTSA
Thank you to Piedmont parents Ms. Womble and Ms. Nannini and all of our PTSA volunteers for making the book fair a success this past week!
Stems
Our stems for the upcoming week are super, syn, sym, tri and un. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Contests
Piedmont is holding a Two Sentence Horror Story writing contest. To participate students just need to go to the form found at the link bit.ly/POMS2sentencecontest, and submit their TWO sentence horror story to enter the contest. Stories that are longer than two sentences will be deleted from the contest. A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a punctuation mark. Stories must be school appropriate, and cannot contain any violence, profanity, or threats. Prizes will be awarded for the best stories at each grade level and read on the morning announcements. Good Luck to ALL!
ParentSquare
ParentSquare does have the capability to translate school messages to languages other than English. Check out this link for instructions on how to do that: ParentSquare (sign up and language setting).
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont.
Weekly Update 10/5/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Chromebooks
Students who haven’t finished the Chromebook Device Care Course need to complete that ASAP in Canvas. If they don’t complete the course, they will be unable to take their Chromebook home each day.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our softball team for their win this past week. Our home football game was rescheduled for Tuesday, October 29th.
Club Info
Attention 8th graders - NJHS applications are on the Piedmont website and are due October 11th. Reach out to Ms. Henderson or Ms. Ecelbarger with any questions.
PTSA
Piedmont families - the Scholastic Book Fair is this upcoming week: October 7-11. Volunteers are still needed to assist with 2 hour shifts (especially for Wednesday).. Volunteering for more than one shift is welcomed. 😊 Please join us for a fun opportunity to engage with scholars and staff, while raising much needed resource dollars. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-51389846-2024. Also, scholars can set up a cash free, worry free eWallet to make purchases through this link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5628650.
Stems
Due to the short week this past week, we will continue focusing on these stems: super, syn, sym, tri and un. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
School Procedures and Policies
On August 15, 2023, the North Carolina legislature passed the Parents' Bill of Rights. To better serve our families, CMS has created a webpage that includes information, forms and resources that will help parents/guardians access information, request information, report concerns or submit objections, opt in for- and receive notification about specific things as it relates to their child(ren) who attend our schools.
https://www.cmsk12.org/parentsbillofrights. All families need to complete the student information sheet provided by the district if you haven’t already done so. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Last, but definitely not least, we are now halfway through the first quarter. Please be sure to check Powerschool for grade updates and be on the lookout for printed progress reports for any class in which a student has a D or F average.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont.
Weekly Update 9/28/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
Chromebooks
Students who haven’t finished the Chromebook Device Care Course need to complete that ASAP in Canvas. If they don’t complete the course, they will be unable to take their Chromebook home each day.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team and softball team on their wins this past week. We will have a home football game this upcoming Tuesday. Students will be allowed to stay for the game with a completed permission slip which will be available on Monday. Please note students are NOT permitted to leave campus and return without an adult - this is a major safety concern.
Club Info
Attention 8th graders - NJHS applications are on the Piedmont website and are due October 11th. Reach out to Ms. Henderson or Ms. Ecelbarger with any questions.
PTSA
Piedmont families - the Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner, October 7-11. Volunteers are still needed to assist with 2 hour shifts. Volunteering for more than one shift is welcomed. 😊 Please join us for a fun opportunity to engage with scholars and staff, while raising much needed resource dollars. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-51389846-2024. Also, scholars can set up a cash free, worry free eWallet to make purchases through this link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5628650.
Stems
Here are our week five stems: super, syn, sym, tri and un. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
School Procedures and Policies
On August 15, 2023, the North Carolina legislature passed the Parents' Bill of Rights. To better serve our families, CMS has created a webpage that includes information, forms and resources that will help parents/guardians access information, request information, report concerns or submit objections, opt in for- and receive notification about specific things as it relates to their child(ren) who attend our schools.
https://www.cmsk12.org/parentsbillofrights. All families need to complete the student information sheet provided by the district if you haven’t already done so. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Lost and found is overflowing. Please encourage your students to check the lost and found. Since it is the end of the month, we will be cleaning out our lost and found and donating any items left behind.
Last, but definitely not least, Monday will be an A Day. Also, we have NO SCHOOL on Thursday or Friday of next week.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont.
Weekly Update 9/21/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update. Don’t forget to help support our school and PTSA by selling cookie dough. All orders are due on September 27th!
Please know we have a nurse here on campus 3 days each week. Students can get permission from their teacher to see the nurse who will assess the illness/injury and call home. Students should not be calling home first before speaking with an adult. We also have access to telehealth appointments which many insurance companies cover. Students, with parent permission, can sign up for an appointment to be held here at school.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team on their win this past week.
Attention 8th graders - NJHS applications are on the Piedmont website and are due October 11th. Reach out to Ms. Henderson or Ms. Ecelbarger with any questions.
Lost and found is overflowing. Please encourage your students to check the lost and found. Since it is the end of the month, we will be cleaning out our lost and found and donating any items left behind.
Calling all volunteers for the October Scholastic Book Fair. Please join us for a fun opportunity to engage with students and staff, while raising much needed resource dollars. Sign up to help online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-51389846-2024
Here are our week four stems: non, post, pre, semi, and sub. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Attention 8th grade families! As a reminder, the registration deadline for the 2025 Outer Banks Trip is fast approaching (Friday, September 27th). Please navigate to https://orangeskytravel.com/100882 to book your child's spot on the trip! We held a parent information session on Tuesday with our travel company, Orange Sky, to discuss the booking process and answer parent questions about the trip. The recorded meeting session can be found here: https://bit.ly/OBXInfo2025. Passcode: bwxPi0#+. If you have additional questions, please contact your child's homebase teacher or our assistant principal Mr. Monismith. They will be able to direct your question to the person who can best help.
Attention 8th grade familles. All 8th grade students will know their supervisor assignments for their community project early next week. Please contact Mrs. Thornburg if you have any questions. If a student is interested in painting a mural in the school for their project, those applications are located on our IB website: www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and are due to Mrs. Thornburg next week.
Attention 7th graders! There is one more Big Shot Saturday left for you to get needed vaccines. Be sure to get those taken care of so you can avoid exclusion from school. Students still needing to submit information should have received a direct message from me this past week.
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Thank you for your help with arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, please refrain from loading and unloading on 10th Street as that is a safety concern for all. Also, please do not block driveways of either our school or our neighbors. We need the space for buses to get in and out of our lot safely and also our neighbors need to be able to enter and exit their home.
Additionally, please note our school procedures. For safety reasons, only parents with appointments with staff members or volunteer opportunities enter the building (upon showing ID and passing through scanners). For other situations, such as dropping off items or late arrivals to school, staff will unlock the door for students or gather items from you on the front steps. Thank you for your understanding with this.
We do need your help in having every student complete the student information sheet provided by the district. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Be sure to update your Here Comes the Bus app to the newest version available.
Last, but definitely not least, this upcoming Wednesday, September 25th is an early release day. School will end at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time. Our guest speaker, Crystal Giles will be at school this day and offer a book signing after she speaks to our students. Students wishing for her signature should bring their own copy of Not an Easy Win on Wednesday.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend and remember cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Weekly Update 9/14/24
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update. Don’t forget to help support our school and PTSA by selling cookie dough. All orders are due on Monday, September 23rd.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball and football teams for their wins this past week!
Attention 8th graders - NJHS applications are on the Piedmont website and are due October 11th. Reach out to Ms. Henderson or Ms. Ecelbarger with any questions.
I am so sorry but have had to delay the start of our clubs until Monday, September 23rd. We still have several students who have not indicated their club choices. Please be sure your student completes this by Sunday evening so we can establish rosters next week and start clubs soon: https://bit.ly/clubs2425sem1.
We will be taking a diagnostic test this upcoming week to establish baseline data for math and reading. Students will need earbuds in order to take this test and should bring a pair with their school supplies daily.
Piedmont Parents - SAVE THE DATE!!!! School is finally in session! It's been only two weeks, but we could probably use a night off from cooking! If that's you, then take a break on Wednesday, September 18th for our FIRST Piedmont Spirit Night of the year! Come out to the Panda Express 3030 Derita Rd Concord NC 28027 on Wednesday, September 18 from 10am - 9pm to support PTSA! You can order two ways - Online or In-Person. If ordering online - enter code 377782 in the fundraiser code box. If in-person please bring the paper flyer or show it on your phone. ALL sales count!! Panda Express will donate a portion of their profits for that day back to Piedmont. Funds raised during our Spirit Nights are used to support: school, student, and staff needs such as new student resources - Math/Reading workbooks, calculators, earbuds, power cords, etc., staff professional development courses, helping families in need, and appreciation gifts like lunch and snacks monthly for the staff. For questions, contact Jennifer Chisolm, PTSA Spirit Night Chair at jennifer.chisolm@gmail.com.
Here are our week three stems: inter, intra, intro, mal and mis. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Attention 7th grade families. Our Washington, DC trip will be February 12th through 14th, 2025. All trip information about the trip can be found at orangeskytravel.com/100823. Permission slips and paperwork were sent home on Friday, August 30th. PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!!!
Attention 7th graders! There is one more Big Shot Saturday left for you to get needed vaccines. Be sure to get those taken care of so you can
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Thank you for your help with arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, please refrain from loading and unloading on 10th Street as that is a safety concern for all.
We do need your help in having every student complete the student information sheet provided by the district. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Have a great weekend and remember cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Weekly Update 9/7/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Students should have brought home an important letter outlining our upcoming Title IX lessons. This letter is an opt-out letter and parents should return this to school by Monday, September 9th if you do not wish for your student to participate in this lesson.
We will be taking a diagnostic test soon to establish baseline data for math and reading. Students will need earbuds in order to take this test and should bring a pair with their school supplies daily.
Battle of the Books will have an interest meeting this Thursday, September 12th before school in the media center at 8:00 AM. All interested students should try to attend. Anyone with questions should see Ms. Wells or contact her at april.wells@cms.k12.nc.us.
Piedmont Parents - SAVE THE DATE!!!! School is finally in session! It's been only two weeks, but we could probably use a night off from cooking! If that's you, then take a break on Wednesday, September 18th for our FIRST Piedmont Spirit Night of the year! Come out to the Panda Express 3030 Derita Rd Concord NC 28027 on Wednesday, September 18 from 10am - 9pm to support PTSA! You can order two ways - Online or In-Person. If ordering online - enter code 377782 in the fundraiser code box. If in-person please bring the paper flyer or show it on your phone. ALL sales count!! Panda Express will donate a portion of their profits for that day back to Piedmont. Funds raised during our Spirit Nights are used to support: school, student, and staff needs such as new student resources - Math/Reading workbooks, calculators, earbuds, power cords, etc., staff professional development courses, helping families in need, and appreciation gifts like lunch and snacks monthly for the staff. For questions, contact Jennifer Chisolm, PTSA Spirit Night Chair at jennifer.chisolm@gmail.com.
Attention 7th grade families. Our Washington, DC trip will be February 12th through 14th, 2025. All trip information about the trip can be found at orangeskytravel.com/100823. There will be a Virtual Kickoff Meeting about the trip on Tuesday, September 10 @ 7:00pm. To attend, please use the information embedded in the text of this message:
Topic: Piedmont 7th Grade DC Kickoff Meeting
Time: Sep 10, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 1130 3040
Permission slips and paperwork were sent home on Friday, August 30th. PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!!!
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young!
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Thank you for your help with arrival and dismissal. As a reminder, please refrain from loading and unloading on 10th Street as that is a safety concern for all.
We do need your help in having every student complete the student information sheet provided by the district. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Please be reminded that 6th block is an important instructional part of our day. Students should not be dismissed early unless it’s an emergency as they are missing instruction and other activities. For example, this upcoming week we have our Title IX lessons during 6th block.
Last, but definitely not least, here are our week two stems: calor, de, dis, equal and extra.
We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Thank you for your support! Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/31/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
What a great first week of school! Thank you to everyone for your patience, flexibility and support as we got everything up and running.
I’m excited to announce a school wide vocabulary initiative we have this year. We will be studying stem and root words each week throughout the year to help students better understand words and their meanings. We would love any and all support from everyone to make this a success. Here are our week one stems: anti, bi, circum, con, and com. We encourage you to ask your student what they know of these stems and to find them in any reading and speaking they do both at school and at home.
Attention 7th grade families. Our Washington, DC trip will be February 12th through 14th, 2025. All trip information about the trip can be found at orangeskytravel.com/100823. There will be a Virtual Kickoff Meeting about the trip on Tuesday, September 10 @ 7:00pm. To attend, please use the information embedded in the text of this message:
Topic: Piedmont 7th Grade DC Kickoff Meeting
Time: Sep 10, 2024 07:00 PM Eastern Time
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 896 1130 3040
Permission slips and paperwork were sent home on Friday, August 30th. PERMISSION SLIPS ARE DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20!!!
Be sure to check out the Here Comes the Bus App and reference for daily bus updates. You’ll need the district code (73877) and your student’s ID.
Transportation Services / Here Comes the Bus App (cmsk12.org)
Odyssey of the Mind tryouts will be held this Thursday, September 5th after school. Interested students can register online: OM tryouts registration form. The registration form must be completed by students before 10pm on Wednesday, September 4 in order to participate in tryouts. Questions? Email piedmont.om@gmail.com.
Parents and Students of all grade levels - Do you have an interest in STEM? Such as building bridges, planes, musical instruments and vehicles or maybe solving codes and crimes or identifying mystery powders, weather patterns, or cells and diseases. If so, then you should check out our Piedmont Science Olympiad team. They will be hosting a virtual interest meeting on Thursday, September 5th at 6pm. The dial information for the interest meeting is embedded in the text of this message: Google Meet - Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mwy-xzfg-hyg Or dial: (US) +1 402-356-1121 PIN: 385 969 562#. They are also requesting parents to complete an interest form before 9/5. The form is located here: https://bit.ly/pibsointerest. Please reach out to jeff.gates@pibso.org, this year's Team Coach with any questions.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school. There are two upcoming Big Shots community events if you are in need of vaccinations.
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
A few updates for arrival:
Be alert and mindful of the many bike riders we have on 10th Street, including several of our own students.
After 9:15 the car rider lot will be closed. Please drop students off at the main office where they will check in and receive a pass to class.
Please be reminded to not unload or load students on 10th Street. This is a safety concern for the students as well as you and your vehicle
Upon arrival, Chromebooks will need to be removed from backpacks prior to walking through the scanners. Additionally, 3 ring binders, eyeglass cases, umbrellas and any kind of tin containers need to be removed as they set off the scanners, too. Phones do not set off the scanner, so it is essential that phones are put away before coming into the building each day.
If you do need to park for a conference or appointment, please be sure to avoid the middle of the bus lot as our buses need those spaces.
We do need your help in having every student complete the student information sheet provided by the district. You can access the survey online: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management.
Last, but not least, school will be closed on Monday. Have a great weekend and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday which will be a B day!
Weekly Update 8/24/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
It was so great to see everyone at our Open House earlier this week. That was one of the biggest turn-outs for Open House we have ever had, and we definitely appreciate everyone’s support. If you did not get a chance to attend, be sure to look for your student’s homebase teacher in Powerschool. This is where they will report on Monday morning.
Attention 6th grade families, it’s not too late to join band or orchestra. Reach out to matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.
Be sure to check out the Here Comes the Bus App and reference for daily bus updates. You’ll need the district code (73877) and your student’s ID.
Transportation Services / Here Comes the Bus App (cmsk12.org)
Odyssey of the Mind tryouts will be held in early September. Interested students can register at this link: https://forms.gle/snpMGykUtSZDhqyp7, email piedmont.om@gmail.com, or pick up an information slip at door of room C207.
Bus information has been mailed and should have arrived to you by now. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Student schedules are available in Powerschool and students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school. We will have staff available Monday to help direct students to their homebase teacher’s classroom.
Attention 7th and 8th graders trying out for a sport - Football, Volleyball, and Cheer tryouts start on Monday, August 26th from 4:15 - 6:15 PM at Piedmont. Please make sure all information is up-to-date and correct in DragonFly. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Justin Tomzak. Parents - If you are interested in becoming a member of our Athletic Booster Club, please contact our AD as soon as possible.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, September 9th (since the first Monday of the month is Labor Day). If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us so I can connect with you.
Attention rising 7th graders. We will need immunization records by mid-September in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please share these with Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us if you haven’t already done so.
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
We are so excited to see our students this upcoming Monday,, August 26th, for the first day of school. I’ll be sending some final reminders tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/17/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Don’t forget we’ll be hosting a meet the teacher event this upcoming Wednesday, August 21st. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
Attention 6th grade families, instrument selection is taking place for ALL 6th grade students during our meet the teacher event on August 21st, even if you are not currently registered for band or orchestra. Please plan time to meet the directors, try all the instruments, and have your instrument selected with the help of Mr Forbis and Ms Winegardner. If you don't know what you might want to play or what might be a good fit for you, you can try ALL the instruments! You will leave with a list of everything you need to get and have it all before the first day of school. If you can’t make it on Wednesday but are still interested in joining band or orchestra, please email matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us. Band and orchestra classes are still open and available for all 6th grade students!
Bus information has been mailed and should be to you any day now. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Student schedules are now available in Powerschool. Please note that minor changes will still be made through the first day of school as we work to balance classes. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: to be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. Contact our athletic director with any questions at justinr.tomzak@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention rising 7th graders. We will need immunization records by mid-September in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please share these with Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us if you haven’t already done so.
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Don’t forget about summer reading and math projects! We’ll see everyone soon!
Summer Updates 3 8/10/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Don’t forget we’ll be hosting a meet the teacher event on Wednesday, August 21st. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
Attention 6th grade families, instrument selection is taking place for ALL 6th grade students during our meet the teacher event on August 21st, even if you are not currently registered for band or orchestra. Please plan time to meet the directors, try all the instruments, and have your instrument selected with the help of Mr Forbis and Ms Winegardner. If you don't know what you might want to play or what might be a good fit for you, you can try ALL the instruments! You will leave with a list of everything you need to get and have it all before the first day of school. If you can’t make it but are still interested in joining band or orchestra, please email matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us. Band and orchestra classes are still open and available for all 6th grade students!
Bus information will be mailed home this upcoming week. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Student schedules should be available in Powerschool by the end of next week. Please note that minor changes will still be made through the first day of school as we work to balance classes. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: to be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. Contact our athletic director with any questions at justinr.tomzak@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention rising 7th graders. We will need immunization records by mid-September in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please share these with Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us if you haven’t already done so.
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Don’t forget about summer reading and math projects! Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Updates 2 7/27/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some additional summer updates.
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 21st. We will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
Please be reminded we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Not an Easy Win by Chrystal Giles and the assignment is available on our website under the academics link. Online summer review activities for math and supply lists are also shared in the welcome letters under the academics link. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing. There will be two community Big Shot Saturday events available for students to receive vaccines, if needed:
September 7, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Ella Scarborough Community Resource Center
430 Stitt Road
Charlotte, NC 28213
704-336-3000
September 28, 2024
9:00am-4:00pm
Mecklenburg County Health Department
2845 Beatties Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-336-6500
Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Updates 1
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 should have received a ParentSquare message from me outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Not an Easy Win by Chrystal Giles and the assignment is available on our website under the academics link. Online summer review activities for math and supply lists are also shared in the welcome letters under the academics link. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Last, but not least, mark your calendars for Wednesday, August 21st. We will be holding our open house that morning. More details coming soon!
Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update (Final) 6/7/24
Good evening Piedmont families! This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your final weekly update for the 2023 - 2024 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, especially our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school this fall. We had a wonderful ceremony Thursday and appreciate the support of all of our families, including our PTSA and volunteers who decorated and sponsored the reception.
I am excited to announce our school-wide summer reading book is Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles. This book is available for purchase at local bookstores and online sites such as Amazon, but it is also available for free at our local libraries. Summer reading and math projects, along with welcome letters and supply lists, will be posted on our website and sent home with report cards. Report cards will be mailed by the district after June 13th. The mailing will also include IB report cards, EOG scores and TD Performance Reviews, if applicable. Any students being retained will hear directly from me with that information.
Thank you to our students and families who donated to the Girl Grind sponsored snack drive. They were able to donate over 1000 snacks to the Charlotte Family Housing shelter - a tremendous accomplishment!
All medicine needs to be picked up by 3:00 on Monday. Anything left after that will be disposed of.
Thank you again for all your continued support throughout the year. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing summer. See you next school year!
Weekly Update 6/1/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who finished 18th in the nation! We also had 3 events finish in the top 10 - Fast Facts, Mission Possible, and Code Busters. Congratulations also to our Odyssey of the Mind team who had a fantastic season and traveled to the worlds competition last week.
8th Grade
Attention 8th grade families. Our social begins at 4:00 this afternoon and ends at 7:00 - pick up and drop off will be at the car rider entrance to the school. Students must have purchased a ticket to attend, and tickets will not be sold at the door.
Thursday morning is our 8th grade recognition ceremony. Please know that we will have many visitors to the school in the morning for the ticketed ceremony, and we appreciate your patience as our School Resource Officers handle the parking and traffic. Also, please be reminded that students will not be entering the building prior to 8:45 because there is no tutoring or other morning sessions with the school year ending. We ask your support in not dropping off car riders prior to 8:45 especially on Thursday morning.
Testing/Grades
With the exception of the Math 1 EOC which will be held on Tuesday and any makeup testing, we are now finished with end of year testing. Thank you to all our family members and community partners who volunteered to proctor and helped make the testing sessions a success. Also, grades have been submitted so we can print report cards. Report cards will be mailed home the week of June 13th.
Technology/Media
Students should be sure and return any media center books and their Chromebook and charger. Any items not turned in will receive a financial obligation when we send home report cards.
Athletics
Attention students interested in athletics next year; please make sure you complete all forms on DragonFly, most importantly the up-to-date physical completed by a doctor. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2024-25 school year. Spring sports tryouts will be the first week of school, dates will be announced over the summer on our athletics website and social media accounts. Attention parents, if you are interested in being a part of the Athletic Booster Club, or have any questions regarding athletics, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Justin Tomzak.
7th Grade Info
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who are recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
7th grade needs a few more chaperones to be sure they can take their trip to the park on Thursday. Sign up here if you can help out: Alexander Park Chaperone Form (google.com).
Contests
Beable has another new contest for this summer. Check out the flyer which will be shared through Parentsquare for more details.
Policies/Procedures
Please note we have several activities planned for next week but no graded assignments. Please email me directly with any attendance concerns or questions.
Thanks for all the support and enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 5/25/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Testing
Attention all families. All students will be taking their Reading EOG this upcoming Tuesday, May 28th. All students, with the exception of our Math 1 and Math 2 students will be taking their Math EOG on Wednesday. 8th grade students will take their Science EOG on Thursday. Students should come to school prepared with a charged Chromebook and a book to read if they finish testing early. Also, please note students should be sure to arrive at school on time and also will not be able to be early dismissed until the testing session is over. Our students and teachers have worked hard and prepared all year, and I know they are ready to do well. Everyone should relax and rest up this weekend!
A special announcement for our proctor volunteers - please make sure to arrive prior to 9:00. You will check in at the main office and report to the auditorium. You will all receive a placement card that will direct you to the testing room or hallway you will be monitoring. We thank you all so much for helping support our testing season and we will see you all Tuesday morning in the Auditorium. We also still need about 8 more proctors, so if you haven’t signed up and can help out, come to Piedmont Tuesday morning and check in at the main office.
Bus Information
Attention all families planning to ride the bus to school next year (including students headed off to high school)! Be sure to complete the intent to ride form by May 31st. https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahseJjh8mRuwxh4
PTSA
Attention Piedmont 8th graders. You are invited to attend the 8th grade social on
Saturday, June 1st, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased Online or in person bit.ly/PiedmontIB-Dance. Parents - Your help is needed to make this event a success: sign up to chaperone https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-49505501-8thgrade#/
or to donate snacks. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-49505500-8thgrade
Technology/Media
All media center books are now past due. In order to be prepared for EOG testing, students should also be working on locating Chromebook chargers as well as making sure their Chromebook is clean and in working order. Any problems should be addressed immediately with Ms. Guthrie in the media center. Fines can be paid online at this time to avoid an end of year financial obligation (as a reminder cash payments are only accepted on Tuesdays and Thursday).
Athletics
Attention students interested in athletics next year; please make sure you complete all forms on DragonFly, most importantly the up-to-date physical completed by a doctor. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2024-25 school year. Spring sports tryouts will be the first week of school, dates will be announced over the summer on our athletics website and social media accounts. Attention parents, if you are interested in being a part of the Athletic Booster Club, or have any questions regarding athletics, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Justin Tomzak.
7th Grade Info
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who are recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Contests
Beable is hosting a reading contest from now until June 2nd. Simply login into Beable after 3PM on a school day, or any time over the weekend, and complete lessons for a chance to win. Each day you login and complete a lesson, you get an entry in the daily raffle. Plus you get an extra entry for each activity you complete with a 75% or higher score. Prizes include a silver season pass to Carowinds. Check out the flyer for more details.
Exiting Info
As a reminder, students MUST have their service actions completed and MUST pass their world language course for the year to remain in an IB program for next year. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will be exited from Piedmont.
Policies/Procedures
As the quarter comes to a close, please note that all assignments for 4th quarter were due on May 24th. Teachers will be working on updating Powerschool this week. Be sure to check there for grade information and reach out to teachers with any questions.
As we head into the last few days of school and complete our EOG testing, please be reminded that:
Students should report directly to homebase or breakfast after passing through the scanners each morning.
Students should not be wearing airpods or headphones nor have their phones out in the hallways, cafeteria, field or bathrooms. It is very important that students keep these items put away, as having them out is both a safety concern and can cause a testing violation during EOGs.
At dismissal, car riders and walkers should not leave campus and return without an adult. Bus riders should remain in their classroom until buses are dismissed and must not leave with car riders.
Thank you for your support with these safety matters.
Last, but not least, there is NO school this upcoming Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 5/18/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Community Events
Join our honors art students this afternoon for the annual and final Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Hopfly Brewery from 12 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
PTSA
We are still looking to fill positions for the 2024-25 PTSA Board. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to Milly Cort at milly.cort@milliken.com for more information.
Attention Piedmont 8th graders. You are invited to attend the 8th grade social on
Saturday, June 1st, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased Online or in person bit.ly/PiedmontIB-Dance. Parents - Your help is needed to make this event a success: sign up to chaperone https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-49505501-8thgrade#/
or to donate snacks. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-49505500-8thgrade
Attention 6th and 7th grade Families The 8th-grade recognition ceremony and reception are scheduled for June 6th. We need your help to make this a memorable event for our 8th grade families. There will be a 30-minute planning call on Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30. The Zoom link can be found at bit.ly/piedmontPTSA
Technology/Media
All media center books are now past due. In order to be prepared for EOG testing, students should also be working on locating Chromebook chargers as well as making sure their Chromebook is clean and in working order. Any problems should be addressed immediately with Ms. Guthrie in the media center. Fines can be paid online at this time to avoid an end of year financial obligation (as a reminder cash payments are only accepted on Tuesdays and Thursday).
Athletics
Congratulations to our girls and boys track teams who both won their conference championship and finished with an undefeated season! Congratulations to our baseball team who also won the conference championship this season.
Attention students interested in athletics next year; please make sure you complete all forms on DragonFly, most importantly the up-to-date physical completed by a doctor. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2024-25 school year. Fall sports tryouts will be the first week of school, dates will be announced over the summer on our athletics website and social media accounts. Attention parents, if you are interested in being a part of the Athletic Booster Club, or have any questions regarding athletics, please reach out to our Athletic Director, Justin Tomzak.
Contests
Beable is hosting a reading contest from now until June 2nd. Simply login into Beable after 3PM on a school day, or any time over the weekend, and complete lessons for a chance to win. Each day you login and complete a lesson, you get an entry in the daily raffle. Plus you get an extra entry for each activity you complete with a 75% or higher score. Prizes include a silver season pass to Carowinds. Check out the flyer for more details.
Exiting Info
As a reminder, students MUST have their service actions completed and MUST pass their world language course for the year to remain in an IB program for next year. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will be exited from Piedmont.
Extended Day
Attention extended day students - Monday is the final day for extended day sessions and is a reading day.
8th Grade
Attention 8th graders. We will be hosting a recognition ceremony where we will distribute 8th grade certificates on Thursday, June 6th. Each student will receive 2 tickets for the ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Morton, Barber, Mallory and Mohamed
10:30 - 11:00 Henderson, Mosher, Chandler and Ecelbarger
11:15 - 11:45 SR, Adornato, Polischak and Styles
Testing
We could use your help with proctoring. Please sign up if you’re able to help out at the link embedded in this message: Proctor Form.
Policies/Procedures
Attention car riders, please be sure to use the red awning entrance at morning drop off and avoid pulling into the bus lot. Driving in between buses is a safety hazard for all. Also, please refrain from loading and unloading on 10th Street again for safety reasons.
As the quarter comes to a close, please note that all assignments for 4th quarter are due on May 24th. Teachers will need time to grade and input assignments to have report cards ready in time.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 5/11/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Community Events
Join our honors art students next Saturday, May 18th for the annual and final Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Hopfly Brewery from 12 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
PTSA
Thank you to the PTSA and all who volunteered or donated to our teacher appreciation luncheon this past week and for all the treats throughout the week.
We are still looking to fill positions for the 2024-25 PTSA Board. If you are interested in serving, please reach out to Milly Cort at milly.cort@milliken.com for more information.
Technology/Media
All media center books are due back by Friday, May 17th. In order to be prepared for EOG testing, students should also be working on locating Chromebook chargers as well as making sure their Chromebook is clean and in working order. Any problems should be addressed immediately with Ms. Guthrie in the media center. Fines can be paid online at this time to avoid an end of year financial obligation (as a reminder cash payments are only accepted on Tuesdays and Thursday).
Athletics
Congratulations to our girls and boys soccer teams for their wins this past week!
Club Announcements
Don’t forget to donate snacks for our Girl Grind club’s community service project!
Exiting Info
As a reminder, students MUST have their service actions completed and MUST pass their world language course for the year to remain in an IB program for next year. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will be exited from Piedmont.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be here soon! There are just a few left to purchase. Go to www.jostensyearbooks.com to order one for your student.
8th Grade
We will be hosting a recognition ceremony where we will distribute 8th grade certificates on Thursday, June 6th. Each student will receive 2 tickets for the ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Morton, Barber, Mallory and Mohamed
10:30 - 11:00 Henderson, Mosher, Chandler and Ecelbarger
11:15 - 11:45 SR, Adornato, Polischak and Styles
Testing
Please note end of year testing begins on May 16th. Here is our schedule:
May 16/17 - WL Speaking/Listening (7th and 8th grades only)
May 24 - WL Reading/Writing (7th and 8th grades only)
May 28 - Reading
May 29 - Math
May 30 - Science (8th only)
June 4 - Math 1 (8th grade only)
We could use your help with proctoring. Please sign up if you’re able to help out at the link embedded in this message: Proctor Form.
Policies/Procedures
Attention car riders, please be sure to use the red awning entrance at morning drop off and avoid pulling into the bus lot. Driving in between buses is a safety hazard for all. Also, please refrain from loading and unloading on 10th Street again for safety reasons.
Last, but definitely not least, Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmothers, sisters, mother-in-laws, aunts…… I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 5/4/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Athletics
Congratulations to our track teams and girls soccer team for their wins this past week!
Club Announcements
Don’t forget Girl Grind is collecting snacks to donate to the children of Charlotte Family Housing. Please consider sending in individually-wrapped snacks and drinks to support this need. Please do not donate snacks with peanuts. Your donations should be clearly labeled Girl Grind and can be dropped off in the carpool line or the front office. Thank you for your support!
Exiting Info
As a reminder, students MUST have their service actions completed and MUST pass their world language course for the year to remain in an IB program for next year. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will be exited from Piedmont.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
8th Grade
Attention 8th Grade Parents. The 8th grade social is scheduled for June 1, 2024, from 4:30-7:00 pm. The Piedmont IB PTSA is holding an informational call for parent volunteers on Sunday, May 5th @ 4pm. https://bit.ly/Piedmont8thEOY
Testing
Please note end of year testing begins on May 16th. Here is our schedule:
May 16/17 - WL Speaking/Listening (7th and 8th grades only)
May 24 - WL Reading/Writing (7th and 8th grades only)
May 28 - Reading
May 29 - Math
May 30 - Science (8th only)
June 4 - Math 1 (8th grade only)
We could use your help with proctoring. Please sign up if you’re able to help out at the link embedded in this message: Proctor Form.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/27/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations and good luck to our 8th grade student, Catherine Maguire. She is participating in the Jr. Western Regional Honors Orchestra Clinic and concert this weekend. This is the highest level orchestra clinic for middle schoolers in NC.
Athletics
Congratulations to all of our teams - soccer, baseball and track - for their wins this past week!
Club Announcements
Don’t forget Girl Grind is collecting snacks to donate to the children of Charlotte Family Housing. Please consider sending in individually-wrapped snacks and drinks to support this need. Please do not donate snacks with peanuts. Your donations should be clearly labeled Girl Grind and can be dropped off in the carpool line or the front office. Thank you for your support!
Exiting Info
As a reminder, students MUST have their service actions completed and MUST pass their world language course for the year to remain in an IB program for next year. Students who do not fulfill these requirements will be exited from Piedmont.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
8th Grade
Attention 8th Grade Parents. The 8th grade social is scheduled for June 1, 2024, from 4:30-7:00 pm. The Piedmont IB PTSA is holding an informational call for parent volunteers on Sunday, May 5th @ 4pm. https://bit.ly/Piedmont8thEOY
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/20/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 2nd place at the state competition last weekend! Next up they head to the national competition and we wish them the best of luck!
Congratulations to our student Christina Sutton and her team who placed 3rd after presenting their design for the DigiBridge/Honeywell/Hornets Arena of the Future Challenge.
Club Announcements
Did you know that although Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the US our homeless rate is increasing just as quickly and a number of those impacted by homelessness are young children? Girl Grind is making a difference and needs YOUR help. The Charlotte Family Housing organization supports working families dealing with the trauma of not having a home and many of them have school-aged children. For the remainder of the school year Girl Grind will collect snacks to donate to the children of Charlotte Family Housing. Please consider sending in individually-wrapped snacks and drinks to support this need. Please do not donate snacks with peanuts. Your donations should be clearly labeled Girl Grind and can be dropped off in the carpool line or the front office. Thank you for your support!
7th Grade
Students will have the opportunity to attend our annual 7th Grade Big Air field trip. Big Air is one of the most popular indoor trampoline parks in Charlotte. During this trip students will be able to make lasting memories with their peers and teachers. The permission slip forms and waivers were distributed on April, 8th. It will cost students $15 to attend. This can be paid for using bit.ly/BIGair24. We are reaching out now to ask for chaperones in order to make this trip as safe and enjoyable as we can for our students. If you are interested in volunteering for this trip, please register using the link found bit.ly/BigAirCharlotte24. You will need to be a CMS registered volunteer for the year of 2023-2024 in order to support us on this field trip.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/13/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Club Announcements
Did you know that although Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the US our homeless rate is increasing just as quickly and a number of those impacted by homelessness are young children? Girl Grind is making a difference and needs YOUR help. The Charlotte Family Housing organization supports working families dealing with the trauma of not having a home and many of them have school-aged children. For the remainder of the school year Girl Grind will collect snacks to donate to the children of Charlotte Family Housing. Please consider sending in individually-wrapped snacks and drinks to support this need. Please do not donate snacks with peanuts. Your donations should be clearly labeled Girl Grind and can be dropped off in the carpool line or the front office. Thank you for your support!
PTSA Updates
Great news... our spring book fair begins on Monday, April 15, and runs through Friday, April 19! In preparation for this exciting event, the book fair committee would like to share some important information with you. We’re looking for volunteers! If you’re interested in volunteering at the book fair, please visit https://bit.ly/Piedmont_IB_Spring_Book_Fair to explore the available opportunities and choose the time slot(s) that fit your schedule. We appreciate any amount of time you can contribute. Important Notes:
Parents, please load your scholar’s e-wallet before the book fair officially opens! No cash, no fuss. It’s the preferred and easiest way for students to shop. Visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontibmiddleschool to get started.
If your child has a credit from the fall book fair, Scholastic converted the credit into a gift card that will appear in their online Scholastic account. You will fund the new e-wallet by applying the gift card balance. Note: you must use the same email address as the fall for any credit to appear.
All sales are final. We do not grant refunds or exchanges for any sales.
Thanks for your support as we shop our way to 1000 books!
Piedmont 102
Check out our presentation of Piedmont 102, an overview of our policies, procedures and expectations, as we begin the final quarter of the school year: https://bit.ly/piedmont102.
Yearbooks
There are only a few yearbooks left! Be sure to order at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
Report Cards
Quarter 3 reports cards will be sent home next week. Attention students of Ms. Cormier (Ms. Tapia) and Mr. Henry - grades have been synced from Canvas to Powerschol. Please continue to reach out to me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with questions about Q3 grades or any updates needed. If needed, updated report cards will be printed.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/30/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Magnet Schools of America Survey
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is reaching out to learn about your experiences exploring and selecting Magnet schools and programs. We invite you to participate in a survey and share your valuable thoughts. This survey will help our district understand why families are interested in Magnet programs and the reasons that influence their consideration of alternative options. The survey will be open from Tuesday, March 26th, through Friday, April 12th, and close at 11 p.m. on April 12th. Please take the survey by visiting bit.ly/3TaDNRM.
Piedmont 102
Check out our presentation of Piedmont 102, an overview of our policies, procedures and expectations, as we head into the final quarter of the school year: https://bit.ly/piedmont102.
PTSA Updates
Don’t forget to donate to the PTSA for their All Hands on Deck campaign! Donations can be made from the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. Any amount makes a difference!
Attention all Piedmont Families - the Men of Piedmont are hosting a family event Friday, April 19th. Students will kick off the event with a video game tournament from 4:30-5:30. You're not into gaming? UNO, Chess, Dance Revolution and Karaoke are happening too! From 5:30-7:00pm students and parents will hear from speakers about goal setting, social media and student safety. Space is limited to the first 75 students who register. Register at bit.ly/PiedmontIBGameNight.
Spring Break Math Challenge
The CMS Math Beyond the Classroom Spring Fling Challenge has officially begun! Be sure to check out the flyer shared on Parent Square for more information.
Yearbooks
The yearbook is now complete and sent for print. We are excited for them to arrive and for students to see and get them. Secure a copy for your student for distribution day. There are only about 75 copies remaining. Be sure to order at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
6th Grade
Attention students of Ms. Cormier (Ms. Tapia) and Mr. Henry - grades have been synced from Canvas to Powerschol. Please reach out to me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with questions about Q3 grades or any updates needed.
Attendance
Please help remind our students of the importance of attending school each day. We will be participating in the Attendance Challenge the week of April 8th through April 12th and will be recognizing homebases who have the highest attendance rates that week.
Policies/Procedures
Attention extended day students, please note all students must enter through the main doors in the lobby so we can take attendance and also alert you to any classroom and/or teacher changes for the morning.
Last, but definitely not least, spring break has begun! I wish everyone a safe, relaxing break and we will see everyone again on Monday, April 8th which will be a B day.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the break!
Weekly Update 3/23/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to the winners of Beable’s Winter Power Up contest - Frances Yancy, Jada Richmond, and Emmanuel Fiddemon.
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our baseball team, track team and girls soccer team for their wins this past week.
Field Trips
Attention 8th graders attending the OBX trip, please be sure to be at school by 5:30 Monday morning. The buses will not be able to wait for anyone who arrives late.
For 8th graders NOT attending the trip (and other grades, too, as an FYI), if you are not at school but pursuing a different educational experience be sure to reach out and I can share the Educational Excuse Absence form. Many outside opportunities can be marked as excused absences if they are deemed educational opportunities.
PTSA Updates
For the month of March, the PTSA is asking for All Hands on Deck - invest in your child and our amazing school! Please consider making a donation to help fund critical student, staff, and school needs. Donations can be made from the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. Any amount makes a difference! Thank you for your support!
Staffing and Grades
Attention Ms. Tapia’s 6th grade students. We are happy to announce that Ms. Cormier has been with us and will continue with us for the near future. She and I will be working together to make sure grades are correct in Powerschool. Also, attention Mr. Henry’s 6th grade science students. Mr. Henry has been able to update some grades through Canvas, but be sure and check Powerchool and reach out to me directly with any updates needed in Powerschool.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Registration
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders, our registration links to choose courses for next year are now open. Rising 7th graders go to https://bit.ly/rising7th2425 and rising 8th graders go to https://bit.ly/rising8th2425. These links will remain open until Friday, March 29th.
Attendance
Please help remind our students of the importance of attending school each day. We will be participating in the Attendance Challenge the week of April 8th through April 12th and will be recognizing homebases who have the highest attendance rates that week.
Policies/Procedures
Headphones, airpods and earbuds are not allowed during the school day. Students should not be wearing headphones such as beats on their head or around their neck while in the hallways.
Attention car riders,
No left turn in morning or afternoon
Only 2 lanes in the morning but 3 in the afternoon
Please be reminded to not unload or load students on 10th Street. This is a safety concern for the students as well as you and your vehicle
Last, but definitely not least, there is NO school next Friday as our spring break begins.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/16/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to Ms. Moore and our theater students! Piedmont won the following awards at the North Carolina Theater Conference last week: Most Motivational Speech Award ( Cameron McCall), Excellence in Stage Management (Owen Keible), Excellence in Lighting Design (Charell Morgan) and Excellence in Acting (Kylee Harris).
Congratulations to our Pi Day winners! In 6th grade, Noah Hartter memorized 157 digits of pi. In 7th grade, Oliver Leonard memorized 161 digits of pi. And, in 8th grade, our grand champion, Evan Pereira, memorized 162 digits of pi!
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who won their competition yesterday!
Athletics
In athletics news, congratulations to our girls and boys soccer teams and baseball team for their wins this past week.
PTSA Updates
For the month of March, the PTSA is asking for All Hands on Deck - invest in your child and our amazing school! Please consider making a donation to help fund critical student, staff, and school needs. Donations can be made from the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. Any amount makes a difference! Thank you for your support!
Clubs
If any girls still have their application for Girl Grind, they should be turned in at the main office on Monday morning.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Attendance
Please help remind our students of the importance of attending school each day. We will be participating in the Attendance Challenge the week of April 8th through April 12th and will be recognizing homebases who have the highest attendance rates that week.
Policies/Procedures
Please help us remind students to get all assignments turned in asap. The final deadline for quarter 3 assignments will be March 25th for 6th and 7th graders and March 20th for 8th graders (due to the OBX trip).
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/9/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to Odyssey of the Mind for their 1st place finish at their competition last weekend!
PTSA Updates
For the month of March, the PTSA is asking for All Hands on Deck - invest in your child and our amazing school! Please consider making a donation to help fund critical student, staff, and school needs. Donations can be made from the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. Any amount makes a difference! Thank you for your support!
Clubs
Attention girls interested in joining Girl Grind - students should pick up an application from their counselor and applications are due on March 15.
Donations
The Men of Piedmont is helping collect batteries for our school to use, especially with our graphing calculators. If you’re able to donate AAA batteries, they can be dropped off in the main office.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Policies/Procedures
Food must not be eaten outside of the cafeteria with the exception of grab and go breakfast which students eat in homebase.
Next week we will be visited by Magnet Schools of America on Monday. We are looking forward to our visitors checking out our classes, meeting with students, and talking with parents and community members.
Please help us remind students to get all assignments turned in asap. The final deadline for quarter 3 assignments will be March 25th for 6th and 7th graders and March 20th for 8th graders (due to the OBX trip).
Also, be reminded that Wednesday is an early release day. School will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/2/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our 6th grade social studies teacher, Mr. Bourque, who was recently named the CMS Social Studies Super Star for the month of February!
Congratulations to our 8th grade student, Erin Miller, who was a quarterfinalist in North Carolina’s Aviation Art contest!
PTSA Updates
For the month of March, the PTSA is asking for All Hands on Deck - invest in your child and our amazing school! Please consider making a donation to help fund critical student, staff, and school needs. Donations can be made from the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. Any amount makes a difference! Thank you for your support!
Clubs
You've heard me mention Girl Grind 24/7, the leadership development cohort for Piedmont girls. We will begin accepting applications for membership on March 4. If you know a girl who is interested in building skills around Academics, Relationships and Service encourage them to apply. Interested girls should pick up an application from their counselor beginning March 4 and applications are due on March 15.
Donations
The Men of Piedmont is helping collect batteries for our school to use, especially with our graphing calculators. If you’re able to donate AAA batteries, they can be dropped off in the main office.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Policies/Procedures
Food must not be eaten outside of the cafeteria with the exception of grab and go breakfast which students eat in homebase.
We are excited to announce we have a therapy dog visiting next Thursday in the media center. Students will still need to follow normal lunch/HK pass processes but should be aware there will be a dog in the media center that day.
Our lost and found is once again overflowing. Any items remaining at the end of next week will be donated. Please encourage your student to check in the main office for any missing items.
There is no school this upcoming Tuesday, March 5th. Please remind students that both Monday and Wednesday will be A days.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/24/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad teams for their strong showing last weekend at the Charlotte Regionals. Both Varsity and JV finished in 2nd place overall!
Athletics
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Boys and girls track tryouts start February 27th from 4:15 - 6:15 at Piedmont. All paperwork must be submitted through Dragonfly. If you have any questions please contact Coach Tomzak.
Donations
The Men of Piedmont is helping collect batteries for our school to use, especially with our graphing calculators. If you’re able to donate AAA batteries, they can be dropped off in the main office.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/17/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to 8th grade orchestra student, Catherine Maguire. She won a seat in the Jr. Western Region Repertory Orchestra. She was competing against middle school violinists from the entire Western HALF of the state and will participate in a clinic and concert in Shelby on April 26th and 27th!
Athletics
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Soccer and baseball tryouts start February 20th from 4:15 - 6:15 at Piedmont. Boys and girls track tryouts start February 27th from 4:15 - 6:15 at Piedmont. All paperwork must be submitted through Dragonfly. If you have any questions please contact Coach Tomzak.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Policies/Procedures
There is no school this upcoming Monday, February 19th. Also, be sure to note that there will be no school on Tuesday, March 5th.
If you’re ever able to help volunteer and are registered in the CMS system be sure to check out the opportunities and needs we have at this link (which will be in the script of my message): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0P7WGNZya6xufxr0iJvHhGdEZGtDeyGPryoT0-YBI0/edit?usp=sharing.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 2/10/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Service as Action
Congratulations to our 8th graders who did an amazing job on their IB community projects. Thank you to all who visited our showcase and supported our students with their projects.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 3rd place out of 45 teams last weekend in Ohio!
Athletics
Congratulations to the boys and girls basketball teams for a tremendous season. The Lady Pirates finished the year 11-3 after starting the year 1-2. The boys team finished 13-1 and claimed another Central Conference Championship.
Attention 7th and 8th graders: Soccer and baseball tryouts start February 20th from 4:15 - 6:15 at Piedmont. Boys and girls track tryouts start February 27th from 4:15 - 6:15 at Piedmont. All paperwork must be submitted through Dragonfly. If you have any questions please contact Coach Tomzak.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Policies/Procedures
Report cards, along with MAP reports, were sent home this past week. Additionally, any student who took the Panorama survey last fall also received a report with those scores. Benchmark will be coming home soon.
This upcoming Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their usual routes at that time.
Last, but definitely not least, if you’re ever able to help volunteer and are registered in the CMS system be sure to check out the opportunities and needs we have at this link (which will be in the script of my message): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0P7WGNZya6xufxr0iJvHhGdEZGtDeyGPryoT0-YBI0/edit?usp=sharing.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/3/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards
First, I have some exciting news to share with you - Piedmont was recently named a Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction! We are so proud of this recognition and all the hard work our students, staff and families do to make this happen.
Media Center Updates
Please note that students receive notices weekly in their student email regarding books they have checked out and/or fines owed. Students with missing or damaged Chromebook fees also have notifications in both their student email and Parentsquare. We encourage students to resolve any fines or issues sooner rather than later to avoid incurring an end of year obligation.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Field Trips
Attention 7th graders attending the DC trip. 7th grade girls should bring snacks and 7th grade boys should bring water to Dr. Hamilton or Ms. Strohl. If students need medication on the trip, they need to fill out the blue form and give it to Mr. Davenport.
Service as Action
Don’t forget about the community Project Showcase which will be held this upcoming Friday beginning at 9:45 a.m. 8th graders whose project is incomplete will receive a separate message on Monday - be sure they are updating their journals and communicating with their projected supervisor.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 1/27/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad teams on a strong showing last weekend in Raleigh at their regional competition. They represented Piedmont well and placed 2nd overall in each of their divisions.
Media Center Updates
Please note that students receive notices weekly in their student email regarding books they have checked out and/or fines owed. Students with missing or damaged Chromebook fees also have notifications in both their student email and Parentsquare. We encourage students to resolve any fines or issues sooner rather than later to avoid incurring an end of year obligation.
Yearbooks
There's still time to order a 2023-2024 yearbook! Place your order at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Please note there are limited supplies so be sure to order soon to guarantee a yearbook for your student.
Clubs/Activities
You may have heard about Girl Grind, Piedmont's newest cohort to support girls in developing their leadership skills in the areas of Academics, Relationships and Service. Girl Grind will be accepting applications for membership during the second semester. If girls are looking to grow their skills and their network with other students they should consider applying. Stay tuned for more information soon.
Field Trips
Attention 7th graders attending the DC trip. 7th grade girls should bring snacks and 7th grade boys should bring water to Dr. Hamilton or Ms. Strohl. If students need medication on the trip, they need to fill out the blue form and give it to Mr. Davenport.
Service as Action
Don’t forget about the community Project Showcase which will be held on Friday February 9, 2024. Visitors can sign in and join the viewing at 9:45AM on the 9th.
Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 1/20/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards
Congratulations to our 6th grade teacher, Ms. Sommermann, who was recently named Piedmont’s Teacher of the Year!
Five students were selected by audition for the 2024 South Central District Honor Band. They will participate in a two day honor band Clinic at Cramer High School January 26-27th. The concert will be held at Cramer High School in Cramerton at 2pm on Saturday and is free and open to the public. Congratulations to 7th graders Emie Hindman, euphonium, Saiya Larsen, trombone, and Oliver Leonard, alto saxophone and 8th graders Danna Barajas, flute and Morgyn Hewett, clarinet.
Field Trips
Attention 7th graders attending the DC trip. 7th grade girls should bring snacks and 7th grade boys should bring water to Dr. Hamilton or Ms. Strohl. If students need medication on the trip, they need to fill out the blue form and give it to Mr. Davenport.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this week and awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Service as Action
Don’t forget about the community Project Showcase which will be held on Friday February 9, 2024. Visitors can sign in and join the viewing at 9:45AM on the 9th.
Policies/Procedures
Don’t forget that all assignments are due no later than January 22nd.
Please be reminded there is NO school this upcoming Thursday. We will begin 2nd semester classes on Friday, January 26th which is a B day.
Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 1/13/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Clubs
Registration for 2nd semester clubs is now open. Please encourage your student to complete the registration form at https://bit.ly/Clubs2324sem2. This will remain open through Tuesday of next week and clubs will begin on Monday, January 29th during 6th block.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this week and awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Service as Action
The community Project Showcase is right around the corner. This year our Showcase event will be held on Friday February 9, 2024. Parents can sign in and join the viewing at 9:45AM on the 9th. There will be escorts to help you find your child's presentation space. Mrs. Thornburg has posted slides on the IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the Community Project tab with key information. She visited all the Social Studies classes on Wednesday and Thursday to answer any questions students might have. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
Attention 7th Grade parents - please be reminded that all 7th grade students are expected to log 3 actions this school year. This weekend there will be lots of opportunities to volunteer in the community. If your student volunteers you can find the reflection log on our IB website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and go to the Service as Action tab to find the reflection log link.
Policies/Procedures
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
Students should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
Don’t forget to review the Health/PE materials regarding reproductive health and safety education at https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/7931. If you have not done so, please complete the Student Information Form to give or withhold consent for your child to participate in reproductive health education. Visit https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/10200 to complete the form. Your child can not participate if you don’t complete this consent form.
Also, don’t forget that all assignments are due no later than January 22nd.
Please be reminded there is NO school this coming Monday in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 1/6/24
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards/Honors
Congratulations to our 6th grader, Alexa Salutska, who was the 1st Place Winner in the CMS What’s Cooking Winter Contest Break sponsored by Beable!
PTSA Updates
The National PTA Reflections Program welcomes students of all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Students reflect on a theme, create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts and earn positive recognition for their achievements. Piedmont IB PTSA is excited to announce that 7th grade student, Prithika Sundar has advanced to the state-level Visual Arts competition. We wish her good luck in the state and, hopefully, the national PTA competitions!
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this week and awesome job by our cheerleaders!
Service as Action
8th Grade students should have completed Objective C of the community project process journal - it was due January 5th. Mark your calendars for our IB Project Showcase which will be on Friday, February 9th.
Policies/Procedures
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
We need your help with reminding your children about being responsible on social media and to think twice before they post. Please monitor their social media pages and help them to understand that what they post can lead to serious consequences. Also, if they see anything inappropriate or worrisome, they need to report it to the school immediately.
Students should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
Don’t forget to review the Health/PE materials regarding reproductive health and safety education at https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/7931. If you have not done so, please complete the Student Information Form to give or withhold consent for your child to participate in reproductive health education. Visit https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/10200 to complete the form. Your child can not participate if you don’t complete this consent form.
Last, but not least, as we come to the end of the quarter, please note that all assignments are due to teachers by January 22nd. Teachers will need time to grade and input assignments so we can get report cards printed on time.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/19/23 (final message for 2023)
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your final weekly update for 2023.
Service as Action
Winter break is a great time to support your communities and log Service Actions. Check out our Service as Action Tab on the Piedmont website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find the reflection log link. Know that if you are a musician, an athlete, or a dancer or gymnast, you can log activities for performances and for helping teammates learn new skills. Many of our students are actively participating in performances and tournaments this winter - don't forget to log those actions. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
8th Grade students should be working on Objective C of the community project process journal - it is due January 5th. Our Showcase will be on Friday February 9th.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins last night!
Lottery Updates
The school choice lottery is open through December 29th at 10:00 p.m. Students have received a letter with pin information. 6th and 7th grade students wishing to remain at Piedmont for next year do NOT need to complete the lottery.
Policies/Procedures
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools provides a comprehensive health education program for grades five through high school. As part of our health education curriculum, CMS provides instruction on reproductive health and safety education. All reproductive health and safety education instructional materials are located on the CMS Health and PE Website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/7931. If you have not done so, please complete the Student Information Form to give or withhold consent for your child to participate in reproductive health education. Visit https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/10200 to complete the form. In accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Parents’ Bill of Rights your child will only participate in the Reproductive Health and Safety Education unit if you have given consent.
Last but not least, don’t forget school is now closed for the winter break. We return to class on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 which will be an A day. Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2024!
Weekly Update 12/16/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards and Honors
Piedmont's first digi-bridge team recently participated in the Future Shapers Challenge working with Honeywell and The Carolina Panthers. The students - Rory Valiamont, Jayden Howland, Austin Godley, Molly Walsh, Shanaya Patel and Solomon Sigman created a presentation on Stadium Sustainability and took home 3rd place in the competition! We are so proud of their hard work with this competition.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who had 18 top 5 finishes across 23 events and finished in 5th place overall out of 33 teams at their competition last weekend! We are so proud of our students, coaches, and all their hard work.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams for their wins this past week. Also, great job by our cheerleaders!
Lottery Updates
The school choice lottery is open through December 29th at 10:00 p.m. Students have received a letter with pin information earlier this week. Please reach out to us here at the school with any lottery questions or contact the School Choice Office at (980)343-5030 or schoolchoice@cms.k12.nc.us. 6th and 7th grade students wishing to remain at Piedmont for next year do NOT need to complete the lottery.
PTSA Updates
Thank you to our PTSA and all volunteers who helped out and/or donated! We had an amazing staff luncheon this past week and appreciate the support.
Policies/Procedures
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools provides a comprehensive health education program for grades five through high school. As part of our health education curriculum, CMS provides instruction on reproductive health and safety education. All reproductive health and safety education instructional materials are located on the CMS Health and PE Website: https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/7931. If you have not done so, please complete the Student Information Form to give or withhold consent for your child to participate in reproductive health education. Visit https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/10200 to complete the form. In accordance with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education and the Parents’ Bill of Rights your child will only participate in the Reproductive Health and Safety Education unit if you have given consent.
We are now at the halfway point of quarter 2. Be sure to check Powerschool for updated grades and reach out to teachers with any questions or concerns. Also, any student who currently has a D or F in a class should receive a paper copy of the midquarter report for you to sign and return.
Last, but definitely not least, please know there are only 2 days of school next week! In honor of the holiday season, we will be holding pajama day on Tuesday. Students can wear pajamas to school as long as they are appropriate and safe.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 12/9/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Awards and Honors
Congratulations to Saiya Larsen, Emie Hindman, Zada Herron, Jacob Johnson, Morgyn Hewett, and Samuel Sanchez Castro. These 6 students were chosen to represent Piedmont IB at this year's CMS Middle School Honors Band event. The concert for this clinic is today (Saturday) at 2pm at NWSA and is free and open to the public.
Congratulations to our 6th grader, Charlie McGoff, who is the winner of the East Learning Community Spelling Bee! Next up, he’ll be competing at the city-wide bee in January and we wish him the best of luck.
Band Updates
Please join us for this year's winter band concert on Thursday December 14th at 6pm in the school auditorium. The band concert will last less than an hour with seating opening at 5:30.
Athletics Updates
Please note that the district has implemented a clear bag policy for sporting events. All attendees will need to pass through security scanners and must have a clear bag and/or a bag which is smaller than 6” x 9” by 2”. Information is posted on our webpage. Also, please note, due to space restrictions, our basketball game on the 14th will be a ticketed event. All players and cheerleaders have received tickets to distribute to their family and friends. Anyone without a ticket will not be permitted to attend the game.
Lottery Updates
The school choice lottery is now open. Students can go online and elect to enter the lottery for their high school for next year. If you are in need of your pin, please reach out to us and we can provide that info for you while we wait for letters from student placement to arrive.
PTSA Updates
The PTSA needs "All Hands on Deck" to help celebrate Piedmont's staff this holiday season. Please see our signup genius link for ways you can help. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-46348417-piedmont#/
Transportation Updates
Please note that students who don’t ride the bus for 10 consecutive days may be dropped from the route. Please reach out to me if your student needs assistance in getting back onto the bus.
Policies/Procedures
Please note that pajamas and blankets are not allowed. This is a dress code violation and we want to be sure students are dressed appropriately to learn and take school seriously.
As a reminder, Powerschool is the place to check for classroom grades. Canvas may not reflect all assignments as some things are done on paper or on another digital platform. A 0 indicates that an assignment has not been completed and students should reach out to their teachers with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 12/2/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Athletics Updates
Please note that the district has implemented a clear bag policy for sporting events. All attendees will need to pass through security scanners and must have a clear bag and/or a bag which is smaller than 6” x 9” by 2”. Information is posted on our webpage. Also, please note, due to space restrictions, our basketball game on the 14th will be a ticketed event. All players and cheerleaders will receive tickets to distribute to their family and friends.
Lottery Updates
The school choice lottery is now open. Students can go online and elect to enter the lottery for their high school for next year. If you are in need of your pin, please reach out to us and we can provide that info for you while we wait for letters from student placement to arrive.
Service Updates
Our 8th grade student, Adeh Mundu, has started her service project called “ Help A Neighbor,” which is a donation drive to help our neighbors who are less fortunate. This drive will consist of, but not be limited to, the donation of socks, coats, sweaters, hats, and gloves that are new or gently used. The clothing items will be given to the Assistance League of Charlotte thrift shop. The profits earned will automatically be given back to the Charlotte community. This drive is underway and will end on December 8. Let's give to our community this winter and donate to “Help A Neighbor”!!
Attention 6th and 7th graders, some of our 8th grade students have organized a campus clean up for afterschool Tuesday until 5:30. Sign up at our signup genius link if you’re able to stay and help out:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4CA4A82BA13-46500777-community.
PTSA Updates
The PTSA needs "All Hands on Deck" to help celebrate Piedmont's staff this holiday season. Please see our signup genius link for ways you can help. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-46348417-piedmont#/
Transportation Updates
Please note that students who don’t ride the bus for 10 consecutive days may be dropped from the route. Please reach out to me if your student needs assistance in getting back onto the bus.
Academic Awards/Contests
Congratulations to our orchestra students who were recently named to the symphonic orchestra- Catherine Maguire, Charlie Jenkins and Jordyn Love, and to the philharmonic orchestra- La’Shonti Reid and Akili McKee!!!
Policies/Procedures
Please encourage your students to check the lost and found. Since it is the end of the month, we will be cleaning out our lost and found and donating any items left behind.
As a reminder, Powerschool is the place to check for classroom grades. Canvas may not reflect all assignments as some things are done on paper or on another digital platform. A 0 indicates that an assignment has not been completed and students should reach out to their teachers with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 11/21/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, calling a few days early with your weekly update since we’ll be out for Thanksgiving break the next few days.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our football team for winning the first ever CMS middle school football championship! Congratulations and thank you to all of our fall athletes and coaches on an amazing season.
Service Updates
As a reminder, students should check out our IB webpage, www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont, for information regarding service activities and to access the link to submit any activities completed.
Academic Awards/Contests
Congratulations to Charlie McGoff and Haithulyaa Sri Revoor, the winner and runner up of our school spelling bee. Next up Charlie will be headed to the learning community bee and we wish him the best of luck!
Complete Beable lessons to win! For each lesson completed over the Thanksgiving break (Wednesday through Sunday), students earn an entry into Beable’s exclusive raffle to win prizes including an Amazon gift card. The more lessons you complete, the greater your chance to win!
Policies/Procedures
Last but not least, there is no school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. When we return on Monday, it will be a B day.
Have a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving break!
Weekly Update 11/18/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Athletics Updates
Congratulations to our football team for their win last weekend. Today at 2:00 they are playing in the championship game at Mallard Creek High School. The game will be streaming live at bahakelsports.com. Congratulations also to our cheer team who won first place last weekend in the first ever CMS middle school cheer competition!
Service Updates
As a reminder, students should check out our IB webpage, www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont, for information regarding service activities and to access the link to submit any activities completed.
Academic Awards/Contests
Complete Beable lessons to win! For each lesson completed over the Thanksgiving break (Wednesday through Sunday), students earn an entry into Beable’s exclusive raffle to win prizes including an Amazon gift card. The more lessons you complete, the greater your chance to win!
Policies/Procedures
As a reminder, food is not allowed outside of the cafeteria with the exception of breakfast which is grab and go from the cafeteria. We need students to help with keeping the building clean. Students will receive a consequence, such as a lunch detention, if they have food outside of the cafeteria. Additionally, we are unable to accept DoorDash, UberEats, or other food service orders. This is a safety risk and violates school nutrition policies.
Report cards and MAP scores went home with students yesterday. Please continue to check Powerschool for updates on grades and assignments.
Last but not least, there is no school Wednesday, Thursday or Friday next week. Have a safe, relaxing Thanksgiving break!
Weekly Update 11/11/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in thanking our fantastic school psychologist, Ms. Tiffany Howard, as we celebrate School Psychologist Appreciation week.
Join the PTSA this Thursday for an essential seminar on social media and online awareness! Register online at https://bit.ly/Nov16CyberSafety.
Take a break from cooking on November 14th and support our Piedmont Spirit Night! Come out to the new Panda Express location at Concord Mills ALL DAY to support PTSA! 50% of the proceeds ALL DAY will be given back to Piedmont! You will need to show the flyer for us to get credit (digital or printout copy).
Attention 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for basketball. Tryouts will begin on November 13th. Students must have all paperwork completed in Dragonfly in order to try out. Reach out to Coach Tomzak with any questions.
The Belmont Food Drive will continue through November 16th. Drop off any non-perishable food items to the blue bins in the car lot or main office.
We ask your support with our community neighbors. Please don’t block driveways or mailboxes of our community members.
As a reminder, food is not allowed outside of the cafeteria with the exception of breakfast which is grab and go from the cafeteria. We need students to help with keeping the building clean. Students will receive a consequence, such as a lunch detention, if they have food outside of the cafeteria.
Last but not least, Happy Veterans’ Day to all our Piedmont family members who are veterans including our very own Mr. Miller, Mr. Turlington, and Officer Cauley.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 11/4/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Join the PTSA on November 16th for an essential seminar on social media and online awareness! As part of our commitment to keeping our school families informed and safe in the digital age, we're excited to host an informative session. Enjoy dinner from a local Food Truck before the event. Register and attend for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card or a copy of Don't Let Your Digital Footprint Kick You in the Butt
https://bit.ly/Nov16CyberSafety
Fall is upon us and that means soups, crockpots, and warm and tasty meals! We get it! But we'd love it if you take a break on November 14th for our next Piedmont Spirit Night! Come out to the new Panda Express location at Concord Mills ALL DAY to support PTSA! 50% of the proceeds ALL DAY will be given back to Piedmont! You will need to show the flyer for us to get credit (digital or printout copy).
Attention 7th grade families, Monday is the last day for the first payment for the DC trip. We will need to get our numbers and deposit to the tour company and will be unable to add students to the trip after that point.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team for their win this past week. Also, 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for basketball. Tryouts will begin on November 13th. Students must have all paperwork completed in Dragonfly in order to try out. Reach out to Coach Tomzak with any questions.
Take a minute to nominate your favorite teachers for the Bank of America Teacher of the Year Award: https://bit.ly/panthersteachers.
Calling all veterans! Please join us for a breakfast in your honor this Thursday morning. Sign up at www.bit.ly/VetBreakfastSignUp.
The Belmont Food Drive will continue through November 16th. Drop off any non-perishable food items to the blue bins in the car lot or main office.
There will be a workshop for students on Hunger and Displaced Neighbors in Charlotte on Thursday November 9th from 6pm-9pm. Students will participate in activities and hear guest speakers that support non-profit agencies in our community. We have limited space for participants. Please see the sign up at www.bit.ly/StudentWorkshop2023. All students attending the workshop will log this as a Service As Action Activity. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Also, students that engage in any activities that they would like to record for service actions can go to www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and navigate to the service as action tab.
We ask your support with our community neighbors. Please don’t block driveways or mailboxes of our community members.
As a reminder, food is not allowed outside of the cafeteria with the exception of breakfast which is grab and go from the cafeteria. We need students to help with keeping the building clean. Students will receive a consequence, such as a lunch detention, if they have food outside of the cafeteria.
Students had the opportunity to start their Beable accounts this past week. Here is a link for them to follow if they didn’t get the chance to get started or finish their work: https://bit.ly/beablecms. Beable will provide students with access to digital resources outside of school to help them enrich their learning.
Attention all families, we still need a few more chaperones for the Amazing Race. Please go to https://bit.ly/23-24TheAmazingRace if you’re able to help out.
As the quarter comes to a close, please be sure to check Powerschool for grade updates. Canvas is not an accurate representation of grades as many assignments are done on paper or other platforms. In Powerschool, you will see a 0 for any assignments not turned in. If you see a dash mark, that typically means the teacher hasn’t graded the assignment yet. Please reach out to me with questions, concerns, or feedback regarding Powerschool.
Last, but definitely not least, there is no school next week on Monday, Tuesday, or Friday. Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 10/28/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our French teacher, Ms. Kelly Hanson, who was recently named CMS Magnet Schools Teacher of the Year. We wish her the best of luck as she moves on to the regional competition!
Join the PTSA on November 16, 2023, for an essential seminar on social media and online awareness! As part of our commitment to keeping our school families informed and safe in the digital age, we're excited to host an informative session. Learn how to navigate the online world safely and ensure your child's digital well-being. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Piedmont IB Middle School. Food vendors will be available at 4:45 p.m. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details.
Our annual Veteran's Day Breakfast will be Thursday November 9, 2023 at 8:00am in the Piedmont Media Center. If you or a family member is an active or retired member of any military branch we'd love to celebrate you and your service to our nation. Please sign up at www.bit.ly/VetBreakfastSignUp no later than Friday, November 3rd so we can plan for our guests. Breakfast will be provided and we will have a short program to celebrate our military families here at Piedmont and in our community. This event is being organized as part of an 8th grade community project. IF you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
We will be supporting our Belmont Neighbors again this year with Thanksgiving Boxes. Please send in any non-perishable items that would be part of a Thanksgiving meal - canned yams, canned corn, cornbread mix, canned or boxed gravy, canned pumpkin, marshmallows, boxed or bagged stuffing mix, canned green beans, etc. All food will be packed into boxes for a Thanksgiving Meal for families in need. Food can be dropped off in the car lot starting Monday October 30th or items can be placed in the blue bins near the front office. We have 8th grade students working on this for their community project. Thank you so much for your support on this annual event.
There will be a Workshop for students on Hunger and Displaced Neighbors in Charlotte on Thursday November 9th from 6pm-9pm. Students will participate in activities and hear guest speakers that support non-profit agencies in our community. We have limited space for participants. Please see the sign up at www.bit.ly/StudentWorkshop2023. All students attending the workshop will log this as a Service As Action Activity. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Congratulations to 8th grader, Erin Miller for receiving the SASS award for September. The SASS award is given to students who go above and beyond in helping their community. Students can nominate themselves or a classmate at www.bit.ly/SASSAPP2324 Students who receive this recognition will be awarded a token of appreciation. We will give this award each month throughout the school year. The October Winner will be announced on Tuesday, October 31st.
Our Community Food Pantry provides nourishment for our neighbors in need. If you have any non-perishable items to add to our Pantry, it is located in the front of our school - or you can drop it off in the front office or to Mrs. Thornburg's office. Thank you for this continued support.
Be on the lookout for information about Beable or CMSGo. Our students will have the opportunity to earn awards and prizes while logging in to an online program to help improve reading skills. Any students who log in with the Beable icon on Launchpad by November 4th will be entered into the first round.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team, golf team and football team who clinched conference championships with their wins this past week! Congratulations to our softball team on an awesome season this year, too. Next week, volleyball is home on Monday and football will have a playoff game on Saturday.
The Local Pop Warner Championship will be held on Monday October 30th at 7:00pm and it is a FREE event at the Carolina Panthers Stadium. Piedmont has 5 players who will be participating in this game. Congratulations and good luck Monday night to: Kayden Brown, Traelyn Landrum, Kodi Boleware, Koda Boleware, and David Lewis.
Attention all families, we are in need of chaperones for our upcoming 7th grade Amazing Race field trip on November 9th. Please go to https://bit.ly/23-24TheAmazingRace if you’re able to help out.
Our Math Department is in need of new AAA batteries for our graphing calculators. If you would like to donate any AAA batteries please send them to our Math Facilitator, Mrs. Gorman.
As the quarter comes to a close, please be sure to check Powerschool for grade updates. Canvas is not an accurate representation of grades as many assignments are done on paper or other platforms. In Powerschool, you will see a 0 for any assignments not turned in. If you see a dash mark, that typically means the teacher hasn’t graded the assignment yet. Please reach out to me with questions, concerns, or feedback regarding Powerschool.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/21/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team, softball team and volleyball team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, volleyball and softball are home on Monday, football is away on Wednesday, and softball is away on Thursday.
Attention all families, we are in need of chaperones for our upcoming 7th grade Amazing Race field trip on November 9th. Please go to https://bit.ly/23-24TheAmazingRace if you’re able to help out.
We had a great time celebrating spirit week last week and the students’ had some pretty creative outfits for sure! As a reminder, we are back to normal dress next week and students should not be wearing hoods, hats or durags. Also, air pods and phones should NOT be out in the hallways or classrooms unless directed to do so by a teacher. Students who have these items out, even if not in use, will have them taken and turned in to the main office.
Our Math Department is in need of new AAA batteries for our graphing calculators. If you would like to donate any AAA batteries please send them to our Math Facilitator, Mrs. Gorman.
Our makeup picture day is Oct 27th 2023. You should receive information regarding purchasing pictures from CK Visuals, our picture company, however reach out to them at support@ckvisuals.com with any questions.
Please note all visitors who enter the building must pass through the scanners. Parents, if you are coming for a conference, you will need to pass through the scanners and check into the main office.
As the quarter comes to a close, please note that all assignments for 1st quarter are due on October 31st. Teachers will need time to grade and input assignments to have report cards ready in time.
Attention all families. 7th and 8th grade bands will be performing a fall concert this upcoming Thursday at 6:00 in the school's auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. Come on out to support the band and enjoy a great night of music.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/7/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention 7th grade families, we are in need of chaperones for our upcoming Amazing Race field trip on November 9th. Please go to https://bit.ly/23-24TheAmazingRace if you’re able to help out.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team, softball team, golf team and football team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, volleyball and softball are away at Sedgefield on Monday, football is at Kennedy on Wednesday, and softball is home on Thursday.
Our makeup picture day is Oct 27th 2023. You should receive information regarding purchasing pictures from CK Visuals, our picture company, however reach out to them at support@ckvisuals.com with any questions.
Ms. McFayden, our treasurer, will be taking cash payments for any school fees, such as missing or damaged Chromebooks, on Tuesday and Thursday of each week before 12pm. Please note, we are unable to make change so exact payments are needed. If students miss those two days to get cash payments in, you can always go onto our Piedmont Middle School website and make online payments for those fees.
Stop by Sweet Lew’s BBQ on October 10th! 15% of the total day’s sales…online, in-store, dine-in, to-go go towards our PTSA. ALL sales count!! Why not take a break from dinner prep at home and support our school, students, and our amazing partner Sweet Lew’s!
Our next PTSA meeting will be on Thursday, October 12 at 8 a.m in-person in the Media Center. All are welcome to join!
Thank you to Piedmont parents Ms. Sanders and Ms. Milligan and all of our PTSA volunteers for making the book fair a success this past week!
Last, but not least, as the quarter comes to a close, please note that all assignments for 1st quarter are due on October 31st. Teachers will need time to grade and input assignments to have report cards ready in time.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/30/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Our Scholastic Book Fair is next week! Don't forget to set up your scholar's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family members can contribute funds also! Visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontibmiddleschool for more information. Volunteers are still needed. Please click the 'SIGN UP' link in this email to help out. Thanks for your support.
Attention 7th grade families, we are in need of chaperones for our upcoming Amazing Race field trip on November 9th. Please go to https://bit.ly/23-24TheAmazingRace if you’re able to help out.
In athletics news, congratulations to our softball team for their win this past week and our football team for their win, too. This upcoming week volleyball and softball are home on Monday, softball is home on Thursday, and football is home on Wednesday. As a reminder, students wishing to stay for the football game will need a permission slip. Please note we are unable to accept emails the day of the event as we don’t always see those in time. Also, students should not leave campus and return without an adult.
We are so excited for our upcoming trip to Puerto Rico in April. Space is limited and first-come, first-served, and we expect all spots on this tour to be filled. To guarantee a spot on this tour for your child, you must enroll with a $95 deposit by October 6th. You can enroll through the tour website here: www.efexploreamerica.com/2697276tp
Our makeup picture day is Oct 27th 2023. You should receive information regarding purchasing pictures from CK Visuals, our picture company, however reach out to them at support@ckvisuals.com with any questions.
Ms. McFayden, our treasurer, will be taking cash payments for any school fees, such as missing or damaged Chromebooks, on Tuesday and Thursday of each week before 12pm. Please note, we are unable to make change so exact payments are needed. If students miss those two days to get cash payments in, you can always go onto our Piedmont Middle School website and make online payments for those fees.
Our 8th graders have been assigned to their mentors and the information was posted for 8th grade students on Wednesday. Students should have shared their process journal with their supervisor by now. Please check the IB website at
www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and click the community project tab for more detailed information.
We are participating in the Belmont Neighborhood clean up next Saturday, October 7th, from 9:30 - 11:00. Sign up at https://bit.ly/FallBelmontCleanUp. Students can log this as an independent action.
All students had the opportunity to complete their first required action on September 20th when we held our International Day of Peace Celebration at Piedmont. Time was provided in class to complete the reflection for that action. Opportunities for service action activities are posted on the IB Piedmont website and will be updated often. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Take a break from cooking and please join us for a spirit day at Sweet Lew’s BBQ on October 10th. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our PTSA to support our staff, students, and campus. Let them know you are supporting Piedmont when checking out.
The spirit wear committee will be on site after school on 10/4 before the home football game. You can pay for your purchases in advance online at
Lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student check the lost and found in the lobby and main office. We will be sending any items remaining at the end of the upcoming week to the local Goodwill.
Last, but definitely not least, we are now halfway through the first quarter. Please be sure to check Powerschool for grade updates and be on the lookout for printed progress reports for any class in which a student has a D or F average.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/23/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Don’t forget to help support our school and PTSA by selling cookie dough. All online orders are due on Monday and paper orders should be returned Tuesday.
The National PTA Reflections Program is an arts recognition and achievement program for students. Creating art is a valuable learning process that challenges students to use their critical thinking skills as well as their creative talents to create art that supports a specific theme. Visit bit.ly/PiedmontReflections for more information.
Join Piedmont Families for the Fall Campus Clean-Up Day. Krispy Kreme Donuts, snacks, and drinks will be provided! Sign up at www.bit.ly/FallClean-UP2023.
Congratulations to our students Valentina, Bheema, and Erin, whose work from last year will be featured in the Festival in the Park at Freedom Park this weekend. Be sure to check out their work if you are at the Festival in the Park at Freedom Park today until 9:00 pm and tomorrow from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Attention all families. Any parents interested in learning more about our Puerto Rico trip should attend an informational meeting Tuesday, September 26th at 6:00 p.m. Please register at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iki-DLntwcdo8UAgZKyXFnm6h32IzAPqaOrE95eKtvw/edit?usp=sharing.
In athletics news, congratulations to our softball team, volleyball team and football team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week softball is home on Tuesday and Thursday. Football is at Sedgefield on Wednesday. Please note the following info from Sedgefield regarding the football game:
Students MUST enter with their Parent/Guardian.
Parents/Guardians can bring their own children, and only two additional students.
Parents MUST remain for the student to gain entry.
Bikes/scooters must be parked outside of the field area.
No pets may be brought into the field area.
Picture day is this upcoming Friday, September 29th. Students should have brought home a picture order form last week from their homebase teacher. This is the picture that will be in the yearbook!
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
Save-the-Date! Our fall Scholastic book fair is just over one week way and the PTSA needs YOUR help to ensure it is a success! Parents and friends of Piedmont, if your schedule permits and you are willing to volunteer during book fair hours, please visit https://bit.ly/piedmontbookfair23 to sign up. The investment of your time is appreciated. Be certain to stay tuned for more exciting details!
Last, but definitely not least, there is no school this upcoming Monday. When we return on Tuesday, it will be a B Day.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend and remember cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Weekly Update 9/16/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Don’t forget to help support our school and PTSA by selling cookie dough. All orders are due on Monday, September 25th.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball and softball teams for their wins this week! Next week, volleyball and softball are away at Northridge on Monday. Our football team will be home on Tuesday. Any student wishing to stay for the game will need to return a permission slip to their homebase teacher. Please note students are NOT permitted to leave campus and return without an adult - this is a major safety concern.
Odyssey of the Mind tryouts will be held THIS Monday, September 18 after school. Interested? Questions? Email piedmont.om@gmail.com to sign up for tryouts and visit odysseyofthemind.com.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
Attention 8th graders. Please be reminded that supervisor request forms are due this Monday. Please check out our IB webpage or reach out to Ms. Thornburg with any questions.
Students will bring home an important letter Monday outlining our upcoming Title IX lessons. This letter is an opt-out letter and parents should return this to school by Friday, September 22nd if you do not wish for your student to participate in this lesson.
Save-the-Date! Our fall Scholastic book fair is just two weeks away and the PTSA needs YOUR help to ensure it is a success! Parents and friends of Piedmont, if your schedule permits and you are willing to volunteer during book fair hours, please visit https://bit.ly/piedmontbookfair23 to sign up. The investment of your time is appreciated. Be certain to stay tuned for more exciting details!
Dress code updates for this year include no midriffs and/or bare shoulders. The full dress code was reviewed with our students at their beginning of school assemblies and is posted on the Piedmont webpage. We appreciate your support in reminding students to not wear hats, hoods or earbuds/airpods in the hallways and cafeteria. Also, all phones must be turned off and away during the school day.
Please help us remind students that we will be handing out late bus passes daily. Breakfast ends at 9:05 for car riders and any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass to breakfast if needed.
Last, but definitely not least, Wednesday is an early release day, so students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time. It is also the International Day of Peace and we have many exciting opportunities planned for our students that day.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend and remember cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Weekly Update 9/2/23
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
We kicked off our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser yesterday and your child received a packet from their homebase teacher. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! This is the main fundraiser for our school and we cannot make it happen without your support. We will be selling cookie dough for the next two weeks with all orders due onMonday, September 25th. All items can be shipped to a home or picked up at school on Thursday, October 26th. Thank you in advance for your support of this fundraiser for our school.
The first Piedmont IB PTSA board meeting is Thursday, September 7th from 8-8:45 in the media center. All Piedmont families are invited to join the board for donuts & coffee and learn more about plans for the 23-24 school year. A big thank you to all of the Piedmont families who have joined the Piedmont PTSA. The winner of the $25 gift card drawing is April A. Carter. Get connected and join your Piedmont IB PTSA online! https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/store.
Next Thursday 9/7 - There will be an 8th Grade Parent Q&A session from 5:30-6:00 in the media center. This is for 8th grade parents only - all 8th grade students are expected to complete an 8th grade project and there will be lots of great information at this meeting. For any IB Questions please check out our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont or contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
Attention all families - if your child is interested in joining the Science Olympiad team this year, please plan to attend the informational meeting on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:00 PM in the auditorium. Students staying after school for the meeting should report to Ms. Maragos' classroom at dismissal.
For anyone interested in Odyssey of the Mind, we’ll hold OM tryouts after school on Monday 9/18. Interested students should email piedmont.om@gmail.com.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
A few updates for arrival:
Be alert and mindful of the many bike riders we have on 10th Street, including several of our own students.
After 9:15 the car rider lot will be closed. Please drop students off at the main office where they will check in and receive a pass to class.
Please be reminded to not unload or load students on 10th Street. This is a safety concern for the students as well as you and your vehicle
Upon arrival, Chromebooks will need to be removed from backpacks prior to walking through the scanners. Additionally, 3 ring binders, eyeglass cases, umbrellas and any kind of tin containers need to be removed as they set off the scanners, too. Phones do not set off the scanner, so it is essential that phones are put away before coming into the building each day.
We do need your help in having every student complete the student information sheet provided by the district. You can access the survey at:
https://bit.ly/studentinfopiedmont.
Last, but not least, school will be closed on Monday. Have a great weekend and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday!
Weekly Update 8/26/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
It was so great to see everyone at our Open House earlier this week. That was one of the biggest turn-outs for Open House we have ever had, and we definitely appreciate everyone’s support. If you did not get a chance to attend, be sure to look for your student’s homebase teacher in Powerschool. This is where they will report on Monday morning.
Attention 6th grade families, it’s not too late to join band or orchestra. Reach out to matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.
Bus information was mailed home and should arrive to you any day now. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Student schedules are available in Powerschool and students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school. We will have staff available Monday to help direct students to their homebase teacher’s classroom.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: CMS athletics has gone digital. To be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. Information about tryouts for golf, volleyball, softball and football is also posted on our athletics website. Tryouts start next week!
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school. Mecklenburg County Health Department will be hosting a shot clinic at 2845 Beatties Ford Road until 3:00 p.m. today.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. Our first meeting will be held on Monday, September 11th (since the first Monday of the month is Labor Day). If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us so I can connect with you.
Don’t forget to finish your summer reading project and practice your math facts!
We are so excited to see our students this upcoming Monday,, August 28th, for the first day of school. I’ll be sending some final reminders tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/19/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Get connected today and join the Piedmont IB PTSA online! https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/store. Your membership will enter you into a drawing to win a $25 gift card or Piedmont Pirate Spirit Wear. This drawing will be held Sept 1st.
Don’t forget we’ll be hosting a meet the teacher event this Thursday, August 24th. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
PTSA spirit wear will be available at this event!
Attention 6th grade families, instrument selection is taking place for ALL 6th grade students during our meet the teacher event on August 24th, even if you are not currently registered for band or orchestra. Please plan time to meet the directors, try all the instruments, and have your instrument selected with the help of Mr Forbis and Ms Winegardner. If you don't know what you might want to play or what might be a good fit for you, you can try ALL the instruments! You will leave with a list of everything you need to get and have it all before the first day of school. If you can’t make it on Thursday but are still interested in joining band or orchestra, please email matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us. Band and orchestra classes are still open and available for all 6th grade students!
Bus information was mailed home and should arrive to you any day now. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Student schedules will be available in Powerschool beginning Monday at 5:00 p.m. Please note that minor changes will still be made through the first day of school as we work to balance classes. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: CMS athletics has gone digital. To be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. Information about tryouts for golf, volleyball, softball and football is also posted on our athletics website.
Attention rising 7th graders. We will need immunization records by mid-September in order to avoid exclusion from school. Please share these with Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us if you haven’t already done so.
CMS will be launching the CMS LaunchPad when students return to school. If you want to learn more information about the CMS LaunchPad, please visit the district website. Teachers and staff will work with students to set up their usernames and passwords within the first week of school. Until then, please enjoy the last days of summer.
Don’t forget about summer reading and math projects! Thank you for your continued support and we’ll see everyone soon!
Weekly Update 8/12/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
The Piedmont IB PTSA is ready for the upcoming school year and is focused on connection. Our plan is to have more family engagement activities, training, advocacy, recognition, and frequent communication. Get connected today and join your Piedmont IB PTSA online! https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/store. Your membership will enter you into a drawing to win a $25 gift card or Piedmont Pirate Spirit Wear. This drawing will be held Sept 1st. Spirit wear sales will take place at Piedmont’s open house Thursday, August 24! Thank you for joining us this year.
Please mark your calendars for 2 important dates:
Thursday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. we will be hosting Piedmont 101 for families who are new to Piedmont. This program will be geared towards adults, however students are invited to attend, and will review many important topics to help make the transition to Piedmont successful. We will post information from this event later that day for those who are unable to attend.
Thursday, August 24th we will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
Please note schedules aren’t finalized yet. Powerschool is currently not accessible as we work to complete these. Also, please remind students if they are viewing schedules through alternate platforms, they are likely not correct. They will be finished this upcoming week.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Don’t forget about summer reading and math projects! Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Update #2 7/29/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
Please mark your calendars for 2 important dates:
Thursday, August 17th at 10:00 a.m. we will be hosting Piedmont 101 for families who are new to Piedmont. This program will be geared towards adults, however students are invited to attend, and will review many important topics to help make the transition to Piedmont successful. We will post information from this event later that day for those who are unable to attend.
Thursday, August 24th we will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
Please be reminded we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review activities for math are also available on our website. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Update #1 7/15/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 should have received an email from me outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review activities for math are also available on our website. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Last, but not least, mark your calendars for Thursday, August 24th. We will be holding our open house that morning. More details coming soon!
Thank you for your support and for joining us at Piedmont. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 6/10/23 (Final)
Good evening Piedmont families! This is Jackie Barone with your final weekly update for the 2022 - 2023 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, especially our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school this fall. We had a wonderful ceremony Thursday and appreciate the support of all of our families, including our PTSA and volunteers who decorated and sponsored the reception.
I am excited to announce our school-wide summer reading book is Seedfolks by Paul Fleischman. This book is available for purchase at local bookstores and online sites such as Amazon, but it is also available for free at our local libraries and online through Sora. Summer reading and math projects, along with welcome letters and supply lists, will be posted on our website and sent home with report cards. Report cards will be mailed by the district the week of June 12th. The mailing will also include IB report cards and TD Performance Reviews, if applicable. Any students being retained will hear directly from me with that information.
EOG scores will be made available on June 19th in the Parent Portal. You’ll need to log in to your parent account and click on “State Test Reports” at the bottom of the navigation menu located on the left hand side of the screen. You may be asked to complete the FERPA Annual Opt-Out Options form before continuing.
Attention all families. If you are planning to ride the bus next year, please be sure to register at https://charmeckschools.org/bussurvey. The bus transportation request form is still open for a short while longer. Completing this form for each student in your household will guarantee transportation service for the first day of school for eligible students.
All medicine needs to be picked up noon on Monday. Anything left after that will be disposed of.
Attention 6th and 7th graders - If you are anticipating trying out for a sports team next year, please be aware that an up-to-date physical will need to be completed on a CMS form. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2023 -24 school year. The CMS form can be found in the Athletic Participation Packet located on the Athletics tab on the Piedmont website or by going to CMSAthleticZone.com.
Thank you again for all your continued support throughout the year. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing summer. See you next school year!
Weekly Update 6/3/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind team! They traveled to the World Finals competition last weekend and Team 2 and Team 3 both finished in 10th place in their divisions!
The last week of school is upon us and, with the exception of Math 1 on Tuesday and some makeup testing, all end of year testing is complete! Thank you to all our family members and community partners who volunteered to proctor and helped make the testing sessions a success.
Thursday morning is our 8th grade recognition ceremony. Please know that we will have many visitors to the school in the morning for the ticketed ceremony, and we appreciate your patience as Officer Cauley and his team handle the parking and traffic. Also, please be reminded that students will not be entering the building prior to 8:45 because there is no tutoring or other morning sessions with the school year ending. We ask your support in not dropping off car riders prior to 8:45 especially on Thursday morning.
Attention 8th grade families, each student has received 2 tickets for the recognition ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Adornato, S-R, Hon, Chandler
10:30 - 11:00 Barber, Henderson, Mallory, Styles
11:15 - 11:45 Mosher, O'Neal, Polischak, Mohamed
We still need a few more helpers at the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony. Sign up at the link in the email script to this message if you can help:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-8thgrade3#/
Please join us with your students on Tuesday, June 6, 4:30-8pm for our last Spirit night at Marble Slab Ice Cream Store 1509 Central Ave. We will have Mr Becton, Mr Tomzak, Mrs. Thornburg and maybe more as guest scoopers!
Attention 7th grade families. Our 7th graders are headed to Alexander Park for a field trip on June 8th and we can use your help as a chaperone. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/PARKCHAPERONE if you’re able to help out.
All library books are now past due. You should have received a direct message from me last week if your student still has outstanding books or library fines. Students must submit the book or pay the fine asap in order to avoid incurring a financial obligation. Please also note that all Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots must be returned immediately.
Attention 6th and 7th graders - If you are anticipating trying out for a sports team next year, please be aware that an up-to-date physical will need to be completed on a CMS form. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2022-23 school year. The CMS form can be found in the Athletic Participation Packet located on the Athletics tab on the Piedmont website or by going to CMSAthleticZone.com.
Please note we have several activities planned for next week but no graded assignments. Please email me directly with any attendance concerns or questions.
Thanks for all the support and enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 5/27/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention all families. All students will be taking their Reading EOG this upcoming Tuesday, May 30th. All students, with the exception of our Math 1 and Math 2 students will be taking their Math EOG on Wednesday. 8th grade students will take their Science EOG on Thursday. Our students and teachers have worked hard and prepared all year, and I know they are ready to do well. Everyone should relax and rest up this weekend!
A special announcement for our proctor volunteers - if you filled out the bit.ly or emailed Mr. Egnot directly, he has you assigned to the days you signed up for. Please make sure to arrive at 8:30 for the proctor training. You will all receive a placement card that will direct you to the testing room or hallway you will be monitoring. We thank you all so much for helping support our testing season and we will see you all Tuesday morning in the Auditorium.
Attention 8th grade families. We will be hosting a recognition ceremony where we will distribute 8th grade certificates on Thursday, June 8th. Each student has received 2 tickets for the ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Adornato, S-R, Hon, Chandler
10:30 - 11:00 Barber, Henderson, Mallory, Styles
11:15 - 11:45 Mosher, O'Neal, Polischak, Mohamed
And now a message from our PTSA. Let's make Piedmont's 8th grade students and their families feel SPECIAL at their promotion ceremony and reception. These kids persevered-- it's time to celebrate! Sign up at the link included in this script to help out:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-8thgrade3
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! They achieved an overall finish of 22 out of 60 teams at the national competition last weekend. Students earned 3rd and 4th place medals in several events as well as several top 10 finishes. Congratulations to our team and thank you to our coaches for a successful competition year!
Attention 7th grade families. Our 7th graders are headed to Alexander Park for a field trip on June 8th and we can use your help as a chaperone. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/PARKCHAPERONE if you’re able to help out.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who are recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
As we head into the last few days of school and complete our EOG testing, please be reminded that:
Students should report directly to homebase or breakfast after passing through the scanners each morning.
Students should not be wearing airpods or headphones nor have their phones out in the hallways, cafeteria, field or bathrooms. It is very important that students keep these items put away, as having them out is both a safety concern and can cause a testing violation during EOGs.
Last, but not least, there is NO school this upcoming Monday. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 5/20/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
As we come to the close of this quarter and prepare to take exams, please know that all makeup work is due by Friday, May 26th, so teachers can finalize their grades for the year and report cards can be printed.
Attention 7th and 8th grade families. All students will be taking their World Language reading and writing exam this upcoming Thursday. Students should bring their charged Chromebook to school for testing.
Attention 7th grade families. Our 7th graders are headed to Alexander Park for a field trip on June 8th and we can use your help as a chaperone. Please sign up at https://bit.ly/PARKCHAPERONE if you’re able to help out.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who are recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Attention 8th-grade families - all 8th-grade Piedmont students are invited to attend a school social on Saturday, June 3, 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased Online - bit.ly/PiedmontIB-Dance. We also have a Sign-Up Genius to help with Snacks and treats for the dance (the link is in the email of this script https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-8thgrade1#/).
Attention all families - check out this link for date information for EOGs and to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/EOGproctor23
As we head into the last few weeks of school, here are a few important reminders:
Students should report directly to homebase or breakfast after passing through the scanners each morning.
Students should not be wearing airpods or headphones nor have their phones out in the hallways, cafeteria, field or bathrooms. It is very important that students keep these items put away, as having them out is both a safety concern and can cause a testing violation during EOGs.
Last, but not least, come on out and join us for our end of year band and orchestra concerts this upcoming Monday and Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/13/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
MAP scores went home yesterday. Reach out to your student’s math or ELA teacher with any questions.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who are recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Thank you to our PTSA and all volunteers who helped provide treats and a delicious luncheon this past week in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families, we would love your help with the 8th-grade promotion ceremony and reception. We need your help to make their promotion from Piedmont IB memorable! There will be a 30-minute planning call on Thursday, May 16 @ 6:30. The Zoom link can be found at bit.ly/piedmontPTSA.
Attention 8th-grade families - all 8th-grade Piedmont students are invited to attend a school social on Saturday, June 3, 3:30 - 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased Online - bit.ly/PiedmontIB-Dance. We also have a Sign-Up Genius to help with Snacks and treats for the dance (the link is in the email of this script https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-8thgrade1#/).
Attention all families. If you are planning to ride the bus next year, don’t forget to register by next Friday at https://charmeckschools.org/bussurvey.
Attention all families - check out this link for date information for EOGs and to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/EOGproctor23
Congratulations to our soccer teams, baseball team, and track team for an awesome season! Also, thank you to all of our coaches, volunteers and families for your support of our athletes.
Please help us prepare for our upcoming EOGs by reminding your student to bring their Chromebook and charger to school on Tuesday, May 16th. We will be doing an inventory to make sure everyone is prepared for the exams which are conducted online. Also, students can pay any missing or damaged fees now online or in the front office with exact change. Missing chargers are $10 each, damaged Chromebooks are $15, and lost Chromebooks are $50.
Here are some important reminders for our afternoon car-riders. Please be sure that you are not blocking the crossing area at the entrance to the carlot. Also, please be reminded that you are not permitted to take a left turn into the entrance of the carlot or back-up out of the carlot once you have entered. The middle lane of 10th Street needs to remain open and clear for traveling cars and our buses. Once you have entered the carlot, please look for direction from one of our staff members so you know which lane to park in and always pull forward as far as you can. Also, please do not pick your students up along the sidewalk once our carpool line starts moving. Thank you for your help in creating a safe environment for our students.
As we head into the last few weeks of school, here are another few important reminders:
Students should report directly to homebase or breakfast after passing through the scanners each morning
Students should not be wearing airpods or headphones nor have their phones out in the hallways, cafeteria, field or bathrooms
Thank you for your support with these safety issues.
And last, but definitely not least, Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmothers, sisters, mother-in-laws, aunts, mother figures…… I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Weekly 5/6/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
The PTSA can use your help for Staff Appreciation next week. Let's make it an amazing week for Piedmont's hard-working teachers and staff!
Please sign up at the signup genius link in this email. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-20231)
Attention all families. If you are planning to ride the bus next year, please be sure to register at https://charmeckschools.org/bussurvey. You must complete this by May 19th in order to ensure a bus for the 1st day of school next year. Also, note this includes our 8th graders who will need a bus to their high school. Routes will be created over the summer based on the results of this survey.
Attention all families. We have set dates for our end of grade testing and can use your help with proctoring. Please check out this link for date information and to sign up to volunteer: https://bit.ly/EOGproctor23
Congratulations to our soccer teams, baseball team, and track team who all had wins this past week.
Please note this upcoming Wednesday, May 10th, is the last day for students to check books out of the school library. All books checked out are due by Friday, May 12th. Additionally, students will need to return any hotspots they have borrowed asap. They will lose service this upcoming June.
Attention 7th and 8th grade families. Students will be taking their world language speaking and listening exams in encore class on this upcoming Thursday and/or Friday. Students should bring headphones with a microphone for this exam. Reach out to your world language teacher with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/29/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you for your support as we worked to resolve the incident from the other day. Please know student and staff safety is our number one concern and we will always investigate fully and address any issues accordingly. I also want to encourage and remind everyone to reach out with questions or concerns so we can be sure and clarify anything and provide accurate information.
Attention all families. If you are planning to ride the bus next year, please be sure to register at https://charmeckschools.org/bussurvey. You must complete this by May 19th in order to ensure a bus for the 1st day of school next year. Also, note this includes our 8th graders who will need a bus to their high school. Routes will be created over the summer based on the results of this survey.
Attention all families. We have set dates for our end of grade testing and can use your help with proctoring. Please check out this link for date information and to sign up to volunteer:
The PTSA can use your help for Staff Appreciation week May 8-12.
Let's make it an amazing week for Piedmont's hard-working teachers and staff!
Please sign up at the signup genius link in this email. (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-20231)
Congratulations to 8th grader Papa Mensah. Through two levels of auditions, he has earned the high honor of being named the first chair euphonium player in the state of NC! Papa is participating in the NC all state honor band at UNCG this weekend. The middle school and high school honor bands will be performing in a free concert Sunday at 1pm at the UNCG auditorium.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/22/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention all families. If you are planning to ride the bus next year, please be sure to register at https://charmeckschools.org/bussurvey. You must complete this by May 19th in order to ensure a bus for the 1st day of school next year. Also, note this includes our 8th graders who will need a bus to their high school. Routes will be created over the summer based on the results of this survey.
Attention car rider students. Please be mindful of any trash you leave outside, especially those of you who wait across the street for your rides. We have had complaints from community members about excessive trash including papers and water bottles left behind each day.
Congratulations to soccer and baseball and track for winning their games and meets this past week! Please be reminded students who want to attend games do need to leave at dismissal and return with an adult as we do not have supervision for the games or afterschool holding areas.
Attention 6th and 7th-grade parents - If you are interested in leading the Piedmont Sports Booster Club, please reach out to our athletic director Justin Tomzak.
Students will be taking their final round of MAP testing this upcoming Monday and Tuesday. We encourage all of our students to do their best as this test will provide helpful information as we make our final preparations for EOGs and work on scheduling for next year.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 4/6/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
This week we celebrated both AP and School Librarian appreciation weeks! We are so thankful to have the best APs and deans - Mr. Becton, Ms. Austin, Mr. Monismith, and Mr. Egnot and the best school librarian, Ms. Newburger!
Report cards went home earlier this week. Be sure to check Powerschool for grade updates.
Congratulations to soccer and baseball for winning their games and meets this past week! Good luck to our track team who is currently competing at their meet.
Attention 6th and 7th-grade parents - If you are interested in leading the Piedmont Sports Booster Club, please reach out to our athletic director Justin Tomzak.
New reflection logs for service as action are now available: www.bit.ly/6Q4SAA2223 for 6th graders and www.bit.ly/7Q4SAA2223 for 7th graders. Please remember all hours are due May 1st. Spring break week is a great time to complete the hours. Remember this is a continuation requirement. If you do not complete the required hours you may be exited from Piedmont and will need to return to your homeschool next year. Mrs. Thornburg is adding some opportunities on the Piedmont IB website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont (go to the Service as Action tab).Please email Mrs. Thornburg with any questions or concerns at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a restful spring break! We’ll see everyone on Monday, April 17th.
Weekly Update 4/1/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind team! The Piedmont OM kids were *exceptional* at the Odyssey of the Mind State Championships last weekend, and a handful of the kids are advancing to the World Championships at Michigan State University May 24-27!
Our cheerleaders were invited by UNC Chapel Hill to be a part of their Annual Blue Lighting Cheer Showcase. The girls performed on Friday night, in Chapel Hill. Our coaches will post a video of the performance on the cheer Instagram page. We are so proud of the commitment that these girls have made to represent Piedmont.
Congratulations to track, soccer and baseball for winning their games and meets this past week! Please note for soccer, baseball, and track - any students wishing to attend the games or matches must leave and return with a parent. We have no after school supervision available for the games. Also, students are not permitted to leave campus for places such as Two Scoops and then return without an adult - this is a safety concern. Thank you for your support with this.
Attention 6th and 7th-grade parents - If you are interested in leading the Piedmont Sports Booster Club, please reach out to our athletic director Justin Tomzak.
New reflection logs for service as action are now available: www.bit.ly/6Q4SAA2223 for 6th graders and www.bit.ly/7Q4SAA2223 for 7th graders. Please remember all hours are due May 1st.
Our lost and found is once again overflowing. Please encourage your student to check for missing items. Anything remaining when we leave for spring break will be donated to the local Goodwill.
Our media center could use donations of Kleenex tissues. If you are able to donate, we’d greatly appreciate it. Any donations can be dropped off at the main office.
Our PTSA book fair will remain open through 3:00 on Monday afternoon.
Attention extended day students. Please be reminded that tutoring starts at 7:45. Students arriving after 8 will not be allowed to enter as it disrupts the learning environment.
Officer Cauley and I recently discussed several areas which we need to all be reminded of in light of the recent tragic event in Nashville:
Everyone must pass through the scanners when visiting Piedmont (this includes adult visitors). This also includes students who are late to school.
We all need to work together to make sure doors aren't propped open and securely locked. Students should never open doors for others, but rather let the adults who check for IDs handle this process.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend and remember there is no school this upcoming Friday as we begin our spring break!
Weekly Update 3/25/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 8th grade teacher, Mr. Chandler, who was recently named the East Learning Community Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who took 2nd place at the CMS middle school competition this past week!
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad teams! Varsity took first place and junior varsity took second place at their regional competition. Next up is the state competition and we wish them the best of luck!
Congratulations to our track team for winning their meet this past week! Please note for soccer, baseball, and track - any students wishing to attend the games or matches must leave and return with a parent. We have no after school supervision available for the games. Also, students are not permitted to leave campus for places such as Two Scoops and then return without an adult - this is a safety concern. Thank you for your support with this.
I apologize for my mistake but I had the incorrect email last week for our attendance secretary, Ms. McFayden. Her correct address is jennifern.mcfayden@cms.k12.nc.us. I apologize for any confusion.
Our lost and found is once again overflowing. Please encourage your student to check for missing items. Anything remaining when we leave for spring break will be donated to the local Goodwill.
The PTSA’s Spring Book Fair runs from Tuesday March 28th through Friday, March 31st from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily in the media center. Parents, this is a volunteer effort, and we need all the help we can get! Any amount of time you can commit is greatly appreciated – sign up here:
https://bit.ly/PIBSpringBookFair
Order your 2022-2023 yearbook today at jostens.com for $26. Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast! All yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Our media center could use donations of Kleenex tissues. If you are able to donate, we’d greatly appreciate it. Any donations can be dropped off at the main office.
Attention extended day students. Please be reminded that tutoring starts at 7:45. Students arriving after 8 will not be allowed to enter as it disrupts the learning environment.
We have no school on Monday and Tuesday we begin 4th quarter!
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 3/18/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Any absences should be reported to our attendance secretary, Ms. McFayden. You can email her at jennifer.mcfayden@cms.k12.nc.us. Also, if your student is being dismissed early, don’t forget to sign your student out on the early dismissal log.
6th grade band students are excited to announce that they will be presenting their premier concert performance this Wednesday 3/22 at 6:00pm. The concert is free and open to the public and we would love to have anyone attend. Any non-band student that wishes to attend must go home and return with an adult for this performance. Band students will be getting permission forms from Mr. Forbis next week in class to stay after school and attend.
Several Piedmont Pirates recently competed in the 2023 AAU Indoor Nationals. Congratulations to 7th grader KaMauriyen Bush, 7th grader Andrew Hudson, 6th grader Blake Rankin, 7th grader Lucas Sutton, and 6th grader, Shiloh Graham. They won several individual awards and together competed and placed 7th in the country making them All Americans.
The PTSA’s Spring Book Fair runs from Tuesday March 28th through Friday, March 31st from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily in the media center. Parents, this is a volunteer effort, and we need all the help we can get! Any amount of time you can commit is greatly appreciated – sign up here:
https://bit.ly/PIBSpringBookFair
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders, please be reminded that registration for next year closes on Monday. Students need to register at these links if they haven’t already done so:
Rising 8th Grade Registration Link (current 7th graders): https://bit.ly/rising8th23-24
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link (current 6th graders): https://bit.ly/rising7th23-24
Calling All Men!! March Dadness Registration is open (All students are welcomed to attend). If you are a dad, grandpa, uncle, dad like person, or mentor, we invite you to bring your Piedmont student. We will have an amazing keynote speaker, informative workshops in addition to competitions, games and prizes. Please be sure to register early! We have a bonus raffle for early registration. You do not want to miss this event. It is FREE!! Registration closes March 21, 2023 and the event date is March 24, 2023 from 6 pm to 8 pm. Register online at bit.ly/dadness2023.
Order your 2022-2023 yearbook today at jostens.com for $26. Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast! All yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Our students will be taking the Panorama Social Emotional Learning (SEL) survey on Monday morning. This survey is a great resource for our staff to help determine what SEL lessons and student needs exist. If you do not want your student to participate, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us before 8:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
Last, but definitely not least, the 3rd quarter is rapidly coming to an end. Students will be taking quarterly assessments this upcoming week and all work is due to teachers no later than Wednesday, March 22nd.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 3/11/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders, our counselors will be reviewing the registration process for next year’s classes with students on Monday morning. Students will register at these links which will be open Monday afternoon:
Rising 8th Grade Registration Link (current 7th graders): https://bit.ly/rising8th23-24
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link (current 6th graders): https://bit.ly/rising7th23-24
Attention all dads, grandpas, uncles, mentors, and any father figures - March Dadness registration is officially open! Please be sure to register early! We have a bonus raffle for early registration. The event will be very impactful and engaging. Register online at bit.ly/dadness2023.
Congratulations to our 8th grade band students, AJ Harris and Papa Mensah. These students already made the South-Central District Honor Band via audition in January and because of their high score there, they were allowed to audition for the all-state band. AJ Harris auditioned on bari sax and finished 4th in the state! Papa Mensah finished FIRST in the state on euphonium. He will be in the all-state middle school honor band in late April. Congratulations to these students and their teacher Mr. Forbis.
The PTSA All Hands on Deck campaign runs through March 17th. On Friday, Friday, 3/17, donations will be collected in person during carpool and at the front office from 8:45-9:15 am. Any donation of $1 or more will receive FREE skittles! Donate online via Credit Card or PayPal using the link: https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html. PTSA is also still searching for a Membership Chairperson and an Assistant Treasurer. Reach out to Ms. Carrie Masto at cgmasto@gmail.com if you are interested and able to help.
Order your 2022-2023 yearbook today at jostens.com for $26. Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast! All yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Attention 8th grade students. Please be reminded to be at school no later than 5:40 a.m. on Monday morning if you are attending the OBX trip.
Attention extended day students. Please remember the morning sessions start at 7:45 each morning. Students arriving after 8 will not be allowed in as it disrupts the session.
Our library is amping up their Wii Station for our Healthy Kids time. We are in need of controllers, charging stations, any peripherals and Wii games. Please drop off any donations in the office marked Library or bring to the library.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 3/4/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Odyssey of the Mind team. All three Piedmont teams are moving on to states!!! They will compete in Raleigh on February 25 and we wish them the best of luck.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team: Saiya Larsen, Carol Druen, William Druen, Amiyah Boyd, Emilio Crespo, Brooks Monismith, and Jordyn Chisolm. They won their competition this past week by 31 points! They compete again on March 21st and we wish them good luck.
Attention all dads, grandpas, uncles, mentors, and any father figures - March Dadness registration is officially open! Please be sure to register early! We have a bonus raffle for early registration. The event will be very impactful and engaging. Register online at bit.ly/dadness2023.
The PTSA All Hands on Deck campaign starts Monday and runs through March 17th. Donations will go directly towards funding critical school, student, and staff needs such as closed circuit system upgrades, math and reading workbooks, new calculators and teacher and classroom needs. On Friday, 3/10 and Friday, 3/17, donations will be collected in person during carpool and at the front office from 8:45-9:15 am. Any donation of $1 or more will receive FREE skittles! Donate online via Credit Card or PayPal using the link: https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html or you can mail a check payable to Piedmont PTSA to 1241 East 10th Street Charlotte, NC 28204. Your employer may match donations, please inquire.Your donation could be doubled! Thank you for your support!
Order your 2022-2023 yearbook today at jostens.com for $26. Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast! All yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Attention 8th grade students. Please be sure to finish your journals asap. You should have received a direct message last week from me if journals are incomplete. Completion of the IB community project and all journals is a requirement to attend the upcoming Outer Banks field trip - students with incomplete journals will be held in to work on these during lunch and HK time next week. The project showcase will be held the morning of Tuesday, March 7th, and we’d love to see our families come by and check out our students’ work.
Extended day has started. Please note each session starts at 7:45 each morning. Students arriving after 8 will not be allowed in as it disrupts the session.
Last, but not least, we are halfway through quarter 3. Please be sure to check Powerschool for student grade updates and be on the lookout for printed progress reports for any class in which your student currently has a D or an F.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/25/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Students should have brought home a copy of their winter MAP scores this past week. We will continue to monitor this data as we prepare for end of grade testing and will have one final round of MAP this spring.
The PTSA will be kicking off its All Hands on Deck campaign soon. The campaign will run from March 6 through 17th and donations will go directly towards funding critical school, student, and staff needs such as closed circuit system upgrades, math and reading workbooks, new calculators and teacher and classroom needs. On Friday, 3/10 and Friday, 3/17, donations will be collected in person during carpool and at the front office from 8:45-9:15 am. Any donation of $1 or more will receive FREE skittles! Donate online via Credit Card or PayPal using the link: https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/fundraisers.html or you can mail a check payable to Piedmont PTSA to 1241 East 10th Street Charlotte, NC 28204. Your employer may match donations, please inquire.Your donation could be doubled! Thank you for your support!
Order your 2022-2023 yearbook today at jostens.com for $26. Hurry! Yearbooks are selling fast! All yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. We are currently seeking a membership committee chair, cookie dough fundraiser organizers, a spirit night and everyday fundraisers chair, and an assistant treasurer. Reach out to Ms. Carrie Masto at cgmasto@gmail.com if you are interested and able to help.
Attention 8th grade students. Please be sure to finish your journals asap. Completion of the IB community project and all journals is a requirement to attend the upcoming Outer Banks field trip. The project showcase will be held the morning of Tuesday, March 7th, and we’d love to see our families come by and check out our students’ work.
Some of our 8th grade students have organized a blood drive for the community project. Please stop by our parking lot between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on March 1st if you’re able to help out and donate.
Attention all families. We could use donations of new or gently used socks to support our community projects. Please drop those off to Senor Kennedy’s classroom or the media center. We also have a non-perishable food drive going on to support our food pantry. Be sure to place a sticky note on any food donated with your student’s name so they can be entered in a drawing to win a prize.
Last, but not least, an important safety reminder for all of our car rider families. Students should not run into the street to load into their car nor should they exit the car on 10th Street. Cars must pull into the lot and students load and unload in the lot to keep our students safe and avoid any potential collisions.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/18/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who won 5th place at their competition last weekend! This was an extremely fierce competition with several nationally competitive teams in attendance as well.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2023 - 2024 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. We are currently seeking a membership committee chair, cookie dough fundraiser organizers, a spirit night and everyday fundraisers chair, and an assistant treasurer. Reach out to Ms. Carrie Masto at cgmasto@gmail.com if you are interested and able to help.
Take a break from cooking and join other Piedmont families on Tuesday Feb 21, 5pm-9pm, at Ace #3 Burgers at 1001 Belmont Ave (in the neighborhood behind Piedmont). Plan to meet some friends there for some delicious food and to support Piedmont’s PTSA. www.aceno3.com
Attention 8th grade students. Please be sure to finish your journals asap. Completion of the IB community project and all journals is a requirement to attend the upcoming Outer Banks field trip.
Spring sports tryout dates start this week. Soccer and baseball will be on February 21st and 22nd and track will be on February 23rd and 24th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer, baseball, or track needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
Remember there is no school on Monday. Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great long weekend!
Weekly Update 2/11/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in thanking our school counselors, Ms. Delaney, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Case. We are thankful to each of them for all their hard work in supporting our students.
Attention 6th graders. We have a new bit.ly available for the Malevo Trip on February 28th. If you already paid on the original link, we have received your payment and you are all set. If you haven’t paid yet, please go to bit.ly/PMSMalevo228 no later than February 14th. Scroll down until you see your student’s homebase teacher and purchase through that link. Reach out to your child’s homebase teacher with any questions. Also, we are still in need of chaperones - here is the link if you’re able to help: bit.ly/malevochap.
Attention 7th grade families. We would appreciate any 7th grade students sending in water and snacks (with no nuts) for our upcoming Washington, D.C. trip. Also, please note we MUST have medical authorization forms signed by a doctor in order for students to take medication on the DC trip. Students who will carry their own medication must also have a signed self-carry form completed and submitted. These forms are linked in the script to this message and also posted on our Facebook page.
https://bit.ly/AuthorizationforCMS
https://bit.ly/MedicationSelfAdminister
Attention 8th grade students. As a reminder, completion of the 8th Grade Community Service Project, including all elements of the journal, is a requirement for attending the Outer Banks Trip. At this time, students should have completed Objectives A and B in their journals. To determine whether your student has completed their journals, please check for these scores in PowerSchool. These assignments can be found in your student's first block grades situated under Q2. A score of 0 means incomplete, a 50 means partially complete and a 100 means fully complete. There is a grade for each objective. Failure to complete the journals will result in removal from the Outer Banks Trip. Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Spring sports tryout dates have been adjusted. Soccer and baseball will now be on February 21st and 22nd and track will be on February 23rd and 24th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer, baseball, or track needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
Please help us continue to work with students on following proper processes and procedures for arrival and dismissal. In the morning, any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass if they wish to go to breakfast. Students should NOT be waiting around on the front steps or returning to the front to retrieve a pass after this time. Also, car riders will not be permitted into breakfast after 9:05. We count buses and note arrival times each day in order to communicate with the cafeteria staff as to how many breakfasts to hold and what time they can end breakfast.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/4/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I am so excited to share with you that Piedmont was just named a Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence! Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families who work hard and work together to help make this recognition possible.
Report cards and IB report cards went home earlier this week.
Thank you to all students and staff that participated in Winter Break Bingo! Congratulations to 7th grader Bella Wooten and 7th grade teacher Mrs. Moran for winning the $25.00 gift card. Their names were drawn from all the entries that completed a Bingo by reading at least 4 books over the winter break. Thanks to all that read over the winter break!
Congratulations to our 7th grade student, Roman Morgan, who recently won 3rd place in the Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation's business pitch competition. In this competition, young men in grades 7-8 presented their entrepreneurial ideas in a collaborative and competitive ‘Shark-Tank’ like environment to a panel of CEO’s, entrepreneurs, and business professionals.
Congratulations to our 7th grade student, Elijah Hamby, who was just named the first chair bass in the middle school CMS honors orchestra!
Attention 6th graders. We have a new bit.ly available for the Malevo Trip on February 28th. If you already paid on the original link, we have received your payment and you are all set. If you haven’t paid yet, please go to bit.ly/PMSMalevo228 no later than February 14th. Scroll down until you see your student’s homebase teacher and purchase through that link. Reach out to your child’s homebase teacher with any questions.
Attention 7th grade families. We would appreciate any 7th grade students sending in water and snacks (with no nuts) for our upcoming Washington, D.C. trip. Also, all students, especially 7th graders, should be bringing headphones or airbuds to keep in their backpack daily to use for instructional purposes.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams and our cheerleaders for a fantastic season! Thanks, also, to our coaches for all their hard work in supporting our athletes.
Spring sports tryouts will be starting on February 13th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer or baseball needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
All students will be MAP testing on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students participated in an SEL lesson earlier this week to help review the importance of the test and motivational strategies.
Please help us continue to work with students on following proper processes and procedures for arrival and dismissal. In the morning, any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass if they wish to go to breakfast. Students should NOT be waiting around on the front steps or returning to the front to retrieve a pass after this time. Also, car riders will not be permitted into breakfast after 9:05. We count buses and note arrival times each day in order to communicate with the cafeteria staff as to how many breakfasts to hold and what time they can end breakfast.
Last, but not least, this upcoming Wednesday is an early release day. Several of our students will be staying afterschool to help support our prospective student visitation. Students who are participating in this event must have a signed permission slip to stay after school.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/28/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 4th place overall and medaled in 17 events at their competition in Pittsburgh last weekend!
Congratulations to our students Wynn Miller and Devin Cavendish for helping Piedmont place 4th at their chess competition last weekend! Wynn scored 2.5 points, and Devin scored 4 points and nearly went undefeated finishing 8th out of 75 students.
Our registration for second semester clubs is now open. Students need to make their choices at this link: https://bit.ly/semester2clubspiedmont. The link will close Tuesday at midnight and our new clubs will begin on Monday, February 6th.
Mrs. Thornburg has added some bite-sized information videos to the IB website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont. You will find some updates on service as action and the community project. Attention 8th grade families, the project showcase will be held on the morning of March 7th - please mark your calendars. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us. Also, please note the new links to document service hours for 6th and 7th graders as we are now in 3rd quarter: www.bit.ly/6Q3SAA2223 (6th grade) and www.bit.ly/7Q3SAA2223 (7th grade)
Attention 6th grade families. Next week Encore will be on an altered schedule for our 6th graders so that both teachers and students get the opportunity to meet, go over procedures and for teachers to start with 2nd semester curriculum. They will go to their A-day classes Monday and Tuesday next week and they will go to their B-day classes Wednesday/Thursday/Friday next week. The following week we will be back to normal.
Piedmont is partnering with Pizza Peel on January 23-30 for a Pizza Kit Fundraiser! Pizza Kits start at $16 for a 2 topping 8" pie. The PTSA will get $6 per Pizza Kit. Funds will go towards Piedmont's PTSA budget, supporting the staff, students and campus. Kits will freeze for up to 3 months (great for Super bowl, Valentines, etc). The class selling the most kits will get a free pizza party! Go to www.thepizzafundraiser.com on January 23-30 to place your Pizza Kit order.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Also, great work by our cheerleaders! We do have one final home game this upcoming Thursday. Please be reminded that students must leave at dismissal and return with an adult if they wish to attend the game.
Spring sports tryouts will be starting on February 13th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/21/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
The district has purchased ParentSquare for us all to use so we will begin working with that platform soon. You should have received an email earlier this week with instructions on how to sign up. I will post my weekly messages under announcements each week as we learn to work this platform together.
CMS is currently working on a Student-Centered Plan for Programs, Boundaries and Facilities called the Comprehensive Review and would like your input on the updated draft of the capital investment plan and potential changes to magnet programs and boundaries before the CMS Board of Education votes on changes in February 2023. There will be a series of eight meetings, including both in-person and virtual sessions. Everyone is encouraged to attend and interpreters will be provided. For more information on the community engagement sessions, dates, times, and locations please visit https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/9341 or the district calendar on our website.
Attention 6th grade families. All payments for Discovery Place are due on Wednesday, January 25th to secure your spot on the trip. Here are the links for each team: Sea Dawgs https://bit.ly/dpseadawgs, Jolly Rogers https://bit.ly/dpjollyrogers, and Beastly Bucs https://bit.ly/dpbeastlybucs.
Congratulations to our students Christina Sutton and Mary Davis who were two of only 15 students in Mecklenburg County to be chosen as winners of the DigiBridge of Charlotte 3-D printing fashion design contest.
This past Saturday, the South-Central District Band Directors Association held their annual Honors Band Auditions. Students were required to prepare 7 scales, a virtuosic solo, and sight read a piece of music they had never seen before in this audition. We are proud to report that Piedmont had three musicians earn positions in this year's bands. AJ Harris earned first chair Bari Sax in the symphonic band. Papa Mensah earned first chair euphonium in the symphonic band. Nana Mensah earned first chair mallets in the Concert Band. These three will be attending an honor band clinic on Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th. There will be a free concert at Cramer High School in Belmont on Saturday afternoon. AJ and Papa will then be preparing to compete against the best middle school musicians at the NC all-state Band Audition in early March. Congratulations to these three on this well prepared and deserved honor!
Piedmont is partnering with Pizza Peel on January 23-30 for a Pizza Kit Fundraiser! Pizza Kits start at $16 for a 2 topping 8" pie. The PTSA will get $6 per Pizza Kit. Funds will go towards Piedmont's PTSA budget, supporting the staff, students and campus. Kits will freeze for up to 3 months (great for Super bowl, Valentines, etc). The class selling the most kits will get a free pizza party! Go to www.thepizzafundraiser.com on January 23-30 to place your Pizza Kit order. Thank you for your support of our PTSA.
Lottery letters have not yet arrived from the district. Please email me if you are need of your pin prior to these letters arriving to us or if you have any questions about the lottery.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Also, great work by our cheerleaders! We have no home games next week.
Spring sports tryouts will be starting on February 13th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
Please help us continue to remind our bus riders to pay attention to the bus numbers and board their bus promptly at dismissal. Teachers post the bus numbers prior to dismissal and adults are available on the lot with this same info. We need students to pay attention to their bus number in order to avoid wandering around seeking their bus - this causes delays in us leaving and also students may miss their bus!
Attention morning car riders, please be reminded that our car rider lot is open from 8:45 until 9:15. Students should not be dropped off at the main entrance during this time as it interrupts our bus traffic. Also, please be reminded to not block driveways as that impacts our staff and our buses from entering the lot.
Please note there is NO school this upcoming Wednesday. Second semester begins on Thursday, January 26th.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/14/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I’m excited to announce we now have a campus security associate on our team. Please join me in welcoming Mr. Turlington to our staff.
Lottery letters have not yet arrived from the district. We will send communication as soon as we receive these letters and will work to share pin information with students next week if the letters do not arrive in time.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Also, great work by our cheerleaders! Next week we have a home game on Thursday. Please note that due to space limitations at this game, there will be a guest list process which we will share next week. We apologize for any inconvenience with this but appreciate your support and understanding.
Spring sports tryouts will be starting on February 13th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
As our semester comes to a close, I need to remind our students and ask your support with a few safety reminders for dismissal time:
Students should not run into the street to load into their car. Cars must pull into the lot and students load in the lot to keep our students safe and avoid any potential collisions.
Students should report directly to their bus when numbers are called. Students who wander around the bus lot create a safety concern and also are highly likely to miss their bus.
Last, but not least, please be reminded that the last day to submit work for this quarter will be Wednesday, January 18th.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/7/23
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Lottery letters have not yet arrived from the district. We will send communication as soon as we receive these letters. The lottery will open on January 16th. Students wishing to stay at Piedmont for 7th or 8th grade do NOT need to complete the lottery. Please reach out to me with any questions about the lottery.
Congratulations and thank you to our top sellers in the PTSA cookie dough sales earlier this year. These students will receive a permission slip from their homebase teacher for the field trip to Panthers stadium next Friday. Please reach out to me directly with any questions.
Don’t forget winter reading bingo cards are due to Ms. Newburger in the media center by Friday, January 13th.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Also, great work by our cheerleaders! Next week we have no home games. Spring sports tryouts will be starting on February 13th. Any 7th or 8th grader interested in trying out for soccer needs to complete all paperwork, including submitting a current physical, through Dragonfly. Let Coach Tomzak know any questions you have.
As a friendly reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student to school if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, congestion, chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea. They will be marked excused due to illness - just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool.
Last, but not least, the quarter is coming to a close soon and the last day to submit work for this quarter will be Wednesday, January 18th.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/19/22 (Final Message for 2022)
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your final weekly update for 2022.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who had a very strong showing at the Boyceville Invitational recently winning medals in 13 out of 23 events and finishing in 2nd place overall!
Winter break reading bingo is back! Get a straight or four corner bingo for reading books like the first in a series, a book released this year, or a book made into a movie, among other things. Students who complete the bingo by reading at least 4 books will receive a prize and be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Remember your student has SORA , an online ebook and audiobook library, available to them, or they can read a copy of a book they have on hand. All bingo boards are due to Ms. Newburger in the media center by January 12, 2023. Extra boards are available on the library webpage. Reading is a great way to spend time this winter break! We can’t wait to hear about the titles our students read.
Winter break is a great time to support your communities and log service hours. Check out our Service as Action Tab on the Piedmont website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find ideas and events happening in our community. Remember if you are a musician, an athlete, or a dancer or gymnast, you can log time for performances and for helping teammates learn new skills. Many of our students are actively participating in performances and tournaments this winter - don't forget to log that time. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg. She will be checking emails periodically over the break.
8th grade families - winter break is also a great time to complete Objective C - the "action" for the community project. You can check out the Community Project tab on the Piedmont IB Website for frequently asked questions and tips for a successful community project.
Last but not least, don’t forget school is now closed for the winter break. We return to class on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2023!
Weekly Update 12/17/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you to our PTSA and all who volunteered and/or donated to help make the staff luncheon a great event! We appreciate your support.
Congratulations to our 8th grader, Jelani Allen, who won the East Learning Community spelling bee this past week! Next up, Jelani will compete in the district spelling bee in January and we wish him the best of luck.
Please note that students are not permitted to bring cupcakes or other snacks for others during breakfast or lunch. This violates child nutrition guidelines.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams and our cheerleaders for their hard work this past week and their wins!
Remember you can help our students traveling to complete a service opportunity by purchasing snacks before January 3rd: https://bit.ly/PiedmontGoes2PuertoRico.
Our lost and found is overflowing. Please encourage students to check the lost and found on Monday. Any items left behind will be donated to Goodwill over the winter break.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/10/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our spelling bee winner, Jelani Allen, and runner up, Matthew Reese! We wish the best of luck to Jelani in the next round which will be against other students from our learning community.
Thank you for your support with our PTSA bookfair. Bookfair online shopping will remain open through Sunday. You can find the link in the email script of this message.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
The performing arts department is happy to announce two winter performances next week. The orchestra will perform on Tuesday, December 13 and the band will perform on Thursday, December 15. Both performances begin at 6pm and are free and open to the public. Any student wishing to attend either performance will need to leave school and return with an adult at 6pm.
Please note that students are not permitted to bring cupcakes or other snacks for others during breakfast or lunch. This violates child nutrition guidelines.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams and our cheerleaders for their hard work this past week and their wins! We have a home game this upcoming Monday. Please be reminded that students can not stay after school for the game. If they wish to attend, they must leave at dismissal and return with an adult for the game.
Remember you can help our students traveling to complete a service opportunity by purchasing snacks before January 3rd: https://bit.ly/PiedmontGoes2PuertoRico.
Take a break from cooking and please join us for a spirit day at Sweet Lew’s BBQ on THIS Tuesday, Dec 13. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our PTSA to support our staff, students, and campus. Let them know you are supporting Piedmont when checking out. Thank you!
The PTSA can use your help by volunteering or donating items for Piedmont's Staff Holiday luncheon and the cookie dough sale prize day this week. Let's show Piedmont's teachers and staff some love and appreciation. Please signup using the link posted in the email script of my message: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-20222
The PTSA will be selling spirit wear on campus next week: Monday 12/12: 5-6:15 during our next home basketball game, Thursday 12/15: 8:45-9:15 before school and before the winter band concert from 5:30-6 pm, and Friday 12/16: 8:45-9:15.
Last but not least, please note we are now midway through the second quarter. Progress reports for any student with a D or F in a class went home last week. We encourage everyone to check on student grades in Powerschool and reach out directly to the teacher with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/3/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 7th grade student, Kaelen Silva Duran, for winning the district’s Native American Heritage Month poster contest!
Piedmont will be represented by 5 band students next weekend in this year's CMS Honor's Band. They were nominated by Mr. Forbis and chosen for participation in the band by a district committee of fellow band directors. These students will participate in a two-day clinic next Friday and Saturday. There will be a public performance of the music learned on Saturday afternoon at Northwest School of the Arts. Congratulations to Teagan Lynch, flute; Ariana Hindman, clarinet; AJ Harris, baritone sax; Sam Thompson, trumpet; and Papa Mensah, euphonium.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams and our cheerleaders for an awesome game and their wins this past week! We have a home game this upcoming Monday. Please be reminded that students can not stay after school for the game. If they wish to attend, they must leave at dismissal and return with an adult for the game.
Several of our students will be traveling to do service learning in Puerto Rico this April! To help support this trip, a fundraiser is occurring from 11/22-1/3/22. Students are selling snacks from a catalog fundraiser called Snackin' In the USA. For each item purchased, students receive 50% of the proceeds towards their service trip. All snacks will be delivered to the school by the end of January. If you would like to support this fundraiser, please go to: https://bit.ly/PiedmontGoes2PuertoRico.
The PTSA has a big week coming up soon and can use your help by volunteering or donating items. The cookie dough sale prize day is Monday 12/12 and the staff holiday lunch is Thursday 12/15. Let's show Piedmont's teachers and staff some love and appreciation. Please signup using the link posted in the email script of my message:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-20222
CMS has implemented a new technology monitoring system called Gaggle. Students should have information in their email about this and have been reminded on announcements that their work on CMS computers including email is monitored for unsafe or worrisome comments. Please also note that after hours, this monitoring is handled by CMPD who will visit homes for checks on any information that is flagged by Gaggle.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools is currently undertaking a Comprehensive Review of Programs, Boundaries, and Facilities. Initial outreach and engagement efforts have concluded and a series of in-person and virtual sessions to gather feedback on the draft plan and specific associated topics were held. Prior to revising the draft plan, CMS is releasing a survey to solicit additional input that may have not been shared or should be reinforced. We are requesting that staff, students, families, and other community members respond to this survey. The survey link is contained in the script of this message and also available on our Facebook page. https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2bjlIllKeVHURRY. Please submit your responses prior to December 9, 2022. The survey offers both English and Spanish options; other languages and additional support can be requested via email to cmsreview23@cms.k12.nc.us. Any questions or concerns may also be directed to that email address.
The 7th grade science team could use your help with donations of Model Magic, Craft Paint, Styrofoam, Foam Board, and Toothpicks. If you are able to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it. Items can be dropped off in the main office or to the 7th grade science teachers.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/22/22
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner and the following orchestra students who won seats in the CMS Honors Orchestra (All-County Orchestra) after successfully auditioning in-person this past Saturday. This was the first time any of them had done an in-person audition since the auditions have been virtual/video based the last 2 school years. Violin: Charlie Jenkins, Lola Ogunwale, Vina Tran and Connor Wilson. Bass: Elijah Hamby. These students will now prepare several more pieces of music to rehearse and perform with students from all over the county in February!
The 7th grade science team could use your help as they near the end of their study on cells. At the end of this study, students will be creating a cell model of their choosing. We want to allow our students to use their imagination and creativity during this process, therefore we would like to be able to provide them with a variety of materials. We would like to have the supplies ready for students to use by Dec. 8th so students can have a week dedicated to building. Here are some supplies that we, as a team, feel would be most useful: Model Magic, Craft Paint, Styrofoam, Foam Board, and Toothpicks. If you are able to donate any of these items, we would greatly appreciate it. Items can be dropped off in the main office or to the 7th grade science teachers.
Picture retakes and makeups will be held on Tuesday, November 29th. Students should have brought home an order form last week (extras are available in the main office). If a student wishes to retake their pictures, they must bring the original photo package including the original envelope and all picture products to turn in to the photographer when they come on the 29th. They do not need to fill out a new order form.
Lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student check the lost and found in the lobby and main office. We will be sending any items remaining after the holidays to the local Goodwill.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Mark your calendars for November 28 – December 2nd. We will need lots of parent volunteers – here is a link to sign up to help: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
Please note, basketball games begin when we return from the Thanksgiving break. Due to space limitations, students are not permitted to stay afterschool to attend the game. If they wish to attend, they do need to leave at dismissal and return with an adult. We appreciate your support with this as we want to be sure players’ families are able to see the games and will alert you if we move to a guest list situation.
As a reminder, there is no school for the remainder of this week. Have a safe, happy Thanksgiving and we’ll see everyone on Monday!
Weekly Update 11/19/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who traveled to Atlanta to represent Piedmont in the Dodgen-Walton Invitational last weekend. Not only did the students compete, they brought back the overall 1st place trophy!!! Also, the team successfully competed in the Belleville Satellite invitational which was held virtually at our school last weekend.
I have exciting news from our cross-country team as they ran in the City Championship race last weekend. The boys team placed first and the girls team placed fourth. The following runners received medals for top finishes: Nathan Dowd, Clark Fitz, Simone Herbert, Anna Mastro, David McCann, and Bradley Parrish.
Lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student check the lost and found in the lobby and main office. We will be sending any items remaining after the holidays to the local Goodwill.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Mark your calendars for November 28 – December 2nd. We will need lots of parent volunteers – here is a link to sign up to help: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
Please note, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria. Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school through companies such as DoorDash or UberEats as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
Please be reminded that we will only be in school Monday and Tuesday next week. The building will be closed beginning Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/12/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
As School Psychologist Appreciation Week comes to a close, please join me in thanking our school psychologist, Ms. Tiffany Howard, for all her great work in supporting our students.
Lost and found is overflowing! Please have your student check the lost and found in the lobby and main office. We will be sending any items remaining after the holidays to the local Goodwill.
Our annual food drive to support the Belmont Neighbors is still underway. We are collecting canned/boxed/bagged items to help stock Thanksgiving bags and boxes for our Belmont neighbors. All non-perishable items can be dropped off in the car lot or can be dropped off in the front lobby in the Big Blue Bins. Thank you from our 8th grade students - Alex, Supreet, and Pranav
Congratulations to 6th grader Wynn Miller and 7th grader Sam Wright for their 2nd place finish at last weekend's Unrated Team Chess Tournament that was held at Parker Academic Center.They competed in the tournament and earned 4.0 points to place 2nd out of 5 schools that competed in the chess tournament (6th-8th Grade Group). Wynn earned 2.5 points (Win-Win-Draw) while Sam earned 1.5 points (Win-Draw-Loss) in the 3 matches that each student competed in. Wynn placed 3rd individually amongst the 27 students that competed in the 6th-8th Grade group. Their trophy will now be placed in the Piedmont trophy case!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! Mark your calendars for November 28 – December 2nd. We will need lots of parent volunteers – here is a link to sign up to help: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
The PTSA will be selling spirit wear this upcoming Friday in the gym before school from 8:45 a.m. through 9:45 a.m.
Please note, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria. Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school through companies such as DoorDash or UberEats as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/5/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Report cards and individual MAP score sheets will be going home this upcoming Monday.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their successful performance at their scrimmage last weekend in which they competed in a division with 34 teams. Teams were recognized for top 6 finishes and our team placed in all but 2 events!
We are planning our annual Veteran's Day breakfast for Thursday November 10th at 8am. Please sign up with the link www.bit.ly/VetBreakfast2223. If you plan to attend the event, please share a photo of the family member that is currently serving or retired from service with Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us We will have a slide to include all our veteran guests. This event is being organized by two of our 8th grade students, Saraya and Brianna. We are hopeful you can join us.
Attention students interested in basketball and cheer - please be reminded that tryouts begin this Monday, November 7th. In order to try out, you will need to complete and submit all forms on Dragonfly.com before the 7th. This includes a physical which has been completed in the past year. Please reach out to our athletic director, Justin Tomzak, with any questions.
In athletics news, congratulations to our golf team, volleyball team, and football team for their wins this past week. With their win, the football team has now been undefeated for 8 straight years. Congratulations to all of our players and coaches for a fantastic fall sports season!
The PTSA will be selling spirit wear on campus on the following dates in the gym before school from 8:45 a.m. through 9:45 a.m.:
Friday, November 18
Friday, December 9
We appreciate our students’ patience and flexibility with our new processes for arrival with our scanners. Please help us remind students to remove items from their backpacks prior to entering which include their Chromebook, any 3 ring binders, umbrellas, and glasses cases. Phones and airpods do not set off the scanner so those items should remain in backpacks.
Last, but not least, please note there is NO school Tuesday or Friday next week. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/29/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Mr. Forbis and his band students for an awesome concert this past week! Mark your calendars for the next band concert which will be held on December 15th.
We are planning our annual Veteran's Day breakfast for Thursday November 10th at 8am. Please sign up with the link www.bit.ly/VetBreakfast2223. If you plan to attend the event, please share a photo of the family member that is currently serving or retired from service with Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us We will have a slide to include all our veteran guests. This event is being organized by two of our 8th grade students, Saraya and Brianna. We are hopeful you can join us.
Our annual food drive to support the Belmont Neighbors begins Tuesday November, 1st. We are collecting canned/boxed/bagged items to help stock Thanksgiving bags and boxes for our Belmont neighbors. All non-perishable items can be dropped off in the car lot starting Tuesday morning or can be dropped off in the front lobby in the Big Blue Bins. Thank you from our 8th grade students - Alex, Supreet, and Pranav
Attention seventh and eighth grade families - the Quarter 1 reflection log is now closed. Please go to www.bit.ly/6Q2SAA2223 for sixth grade entries and www.bit.ly/7Q2SAA2223 for seventh grade entries. The updated information is on our website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
The community projects are well underway for our 8th grade students. All students should have Objective A "Investigate" completed at this time. Objective B "Planning" is due on November 1st. If you or your student have any questions, please reach out to the supervisor or to Mrs. Thornburg.
Attention students interested in basketball and cheer - tryouts begin Monday, November 7th. In order to try out, you will need to complete and submit all forms on Dragonfly.com before the 7th. This includes a physical which has been completed in the past year. Please reach out to our athletic director, Justin Tomzak, with any questions.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team, golf team, and football team for their wins this past week. Next week we have softball and volleyball at home on Tuesday. Football will be playing at North Meck High School on Wednesday after school. Students will need to arrive with an adult to attend the North Meck game.
The PTSA will be selling spirit wear on campus on the following dates in the gym before school from 8:45 a.m. through 9:45 a.m.:
Friday, November 18
Friday, December 9
Attention 8th grade families, the next payment for OBX is due November 4th. Please note at this time, if you have not submitted both your permission slip and first payment, you will be placed on a waiting list for the trip as we have had to submit final numbers to the tour company.
We appreciate our students’ patience and flexibility with our new processes for arrival with our scanners. Please help us remind students to remove items from their backpacks prior to entering which include their Chromebook, any 3 ring binders, umbrellas, and glasses cases. Phones and airpods do not set off the scanner so those items should remain in backpacks.
Please note there is NO school on Monday. Enjoy the long weekend.
Weekly Update 10/22/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you to our 7th grade team and all our volunteers who helped make the Amazing Race field trip a success yesterday!
Congratulations and thank you for a great fall cookie dough fundraiser. The sale made more than $16,000 for the PTSA. Thank you for your support of this fundraiser.
Cookie dough delivery is scheduled for this upcoming Thursday, October 27th. Students selling 5 items or less will be instructed to go to the lobby to pick up their order during the school day. Larger orders must be picked up by an adult between 4pm and 6pm on October 27th. If your child is absent that day, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up your order. Items can not be refrigerated overnight at the school and are subject to being discarded.
The PTSA will be selling spirit wear on campus on the following dates in the gym before school from 8:45 a.m. through 9:45 a.m.:
Friday, October 28
Friday, November 18
Friday, December 9
This month our Piedmont school counselors are focusing on helping students understand that maintaining good attendance in school is essential for academic success. Attendance Awareness Theme Days will take place this week:
October 25- Mismatched sock day- Better to be tacky than tardy!
October 26- Tie Dye Day- Attendance is tied to great learning.
October 27- College Day/Piedmont Gear- Attend today, achieve tomorrow.
In athletics news, congratulations to football, volleyball and softball for their wins this past week. Congratulations to the golf team on their good rounds. This upcoming week, our volleyball and softball teams are home on Monday, football is away on Tuesday, and softball is away on Thursday.
We appreciate our students’ patience and flexibility with our new processes for arrival with our scanners. Please help us remind students to remove items from their backpacks prior to entering which include their Chromebook, any 3 ring binders, umbrellas, and glasses cases. Phones and airpods do not set off the scanner so those items should remain in backpacks.
Please note that this upcoming Wednesday, October 26th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time.
Last, but not least, please know that quarter 1 is quickly coming to a close. The quarter will end on Friday, October 28th, so all work is due to teachers no later than Wednesday, October 26th to ensure ample time for grading and inputting grades into Powerschool.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
10/15/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I have some exciting news to share. First, we were just re-designated as a North Carolina School to Watch! And, second, our IB evaluation visit was fantastic! Thank you to all our students, staff, parents, and community members who helped support our IB evaluation visit this past week and for all you do to make Piedmont an amazing place to work and learn.
Picture day is Monday. Forms went home several weeks ago but you can still order online at www.Classic-Photo.com (click Schools then pre-order now). Piedmont’s access key is piedmontms2022.
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
We need your help with reminding your children about being responsible on social media and to think twice before they post. Please monitor their social media pages and help them to understand that what they post can lead to serious consequences. Also, if they see anything inappropriate or worrisome, they need to report it to the school immediately.
Students should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
Also, we do NOT accept DoorDash, UberEats, or other food deliveries for students.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team, softball team, and volleyball team for their wins this past week. And, congratulations to our golf team for achieving their lowest round of the season so far! Next week, softball and volleyball are away on Monday, football is home on Wednesday, and softball is away on Thursday. We have a limited number of permission slips for students to stay after school and attend the football game with teachers. These are available in the gym with Coach Tomzak. Once we reach capacity, students are allowed to attend but only if they have a parent/guardian with them. NO students can leave campus and return without an adult.
We appreciate our students’ patience and flexibility with our new processes for arrival with our scanners. Please help us remind students to remove items from their backpacks prior to entering which include their Chromebook, any 3 ring binders, umbrellas, and glasses cases. One suggestion has been to store these items in a plastic grocery bag in the backpack to make it easier to pull out upon arrival and replace into the bag after scanning. Phones and airpods do not set off the scanner so those items should remain in backpacks.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/8/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Next week is a big week for us! We will be participating in our IB evaluation visit. We’ll have students, staff, and community members in virtual panels and classroom visits on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in order for the International Baccalaureate Organization to provide feedback on our program. This visit occurs every five years, and we are looking forward to celebrating our successes and creating plans to address any improvements needed.
Take a break from cooking and join us for a Spirit Night at Chipotle Midtown Tuesday, October 11, 8pm-4pm. Order online for pick-up with code 83ZZAGY or show the advertisement when you check out in the restaurant. 33% of sales will benefit Piedmont's PTSA.
Cookie dough orders are now due. If you haven't turned in your cookie dough orders, please turn them in no later than Monday morning 8:45am-9:30am. The online sale will last until Tuesday October 11.
Please take a moment to indicate your volunteer interests for this school year at Piedmont. Look for the PTSA newsletter in your inbox or visit the PTSA website https://piedmontptsa.weebly.com/ to let us know how you'd like to help.
Welcome to our new drama teacher Ms. Moore. You can reach her at marias.moore@cms.k12.nc.us.
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
We need your help with reminding your children about being responsible on social media and to think twice before they post. Please monitor their social media pages and help them to understand that what they post can lead to serious consequences. Also, if they see anything inappropriate or worrisome, they need to report it to the school immediately.
Students should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team for their win this week. And, awesome job by our cheerleaders at the football game! Next week, softball is home on Monday and away at Ridge Road on Thursday, volleyball is home on Monday, and football is away at Eastway on Wednesday.
Our security scanners have been installed and we appreciate our students’ patience and flexibility with our new processes for arrival. All students need to remove items from their backpacks prior to entering which include their Chromebook, any 3 ring binders, umbrellas, and glasses cases. Phones and airpods do not set off the scanner so those items should remain in backpacks.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/1/22
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
This is the last in-person weekend for our cookie dough sale. All money and order forms for our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser are due to school Monday, October 3rd. The online sales will continue through October 10th.
All students should be finishing their summer reading project which is due Friday, October 7th.
We can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
We need your help with reminding your children about being responsible on social media and to think twice before they post. Please monitor their social media pages and help them to understand that what they post can lead to serious consequences. Also, if they see anything inappropriate or worrisome, they need to report it to the school immediately.
Students should not have their phones or airpods/earbuds out while on campus unless directed to do so by a teacher.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team for their win this past week. We have a home football game on Tuesday at 5:00. We have a limited number of permission slips for students to stay after school and attend the game with teachers. These are available in the gym with Coach Tomzak. Once we reach capacity, students are allowed to attend but only if they have a parent/guardian with them. NO students can leave campus and return without an adult. Softball will also have a home game this week on Thursday.
Our security scanners have recently been installed and we’ll be sharing more information about these soon. One thing we know from others’ experiences is that Chromebooks will need to be removed from backpacks prior to walking through the scanners. Students will need to have phones away and Chromebooks out prior to entering the building each day.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. Our first meeting will be held on Zoom this Monday. If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us so I can share the link with you.
Please join me in thanking our custodians for all their hard work as we celebrate Custodian Appreciation Week.
Please note that despite our remote day yesterday, Monday will still be a B day. Last, but not least, school will be closed on Wednesday of next week. Have a great weekend and remember cookie dough, cookie dough!
Weekly Update 9/24/22
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough!
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
We have 10 days to go in our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser! Any student who registers from now until Monday 9/26 will receive a HedgeHog, a pack of Skittles, AND be entered in a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
Next Friday, September 30th, we will be taking school pictures. Students received information on purchasing pictures in 6th block Friday. If they missed this information, we have extras here at school for them to get on Tuesday.
Attention 8th grade families. The community project is underway. Ms. Thornburg met with all 8th grade students through their social studies classes on September 8, 9 and 12. Students were given the opportunity to complete a supervisor request form. The completed pairing of Supervisor to Mentee will be posted downstairs in the 8th grade hallway on Tuesday, September 26th. If your child has already met with their supervisor, please make sure they share their process journal with that supervisor. If students are working in a group, each individual student must complete a process journal. Please be sure to sign up for the Remind code that matches your child's social studies class to receive updates and reminders regarding the community project. You can find those codes at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont - go to the community project tab.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families. Please remind your student to log four hours for our Amazing Peace Day Event at Piedmont on Wednesday. All students participated in peace activities on this day including formations on the football field, peace chains, artwork, and collaborative games in their classes. This year's theme for Peace Day (which we should celebrate everyday) is End Racism, Build Peace. To log the four hours go to www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and navigate to the service as action tab to find the appropriate link. Opportunity should have been provided for this on Wednesday or Thursday. Be sure not to enter the time twice. If you have not yet signed up for REMIND please do so to ensure you don’t miss announcements for opportunities. You can find these codes again on the ibpiedmont website. If you have any questions please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team for their win earlier this week! Next week, softball is away on Tuesday, football is away on Wednesday, and softball and volleyball are away on Thursday. Also, good luck to our golf team who has a match on Tuesday.
Attention "Mathletes"! If you are interested in participating in an extracurricular Math Club this year, please go to https://bit.ly/MathComp2223 and complete the interest survey. Parents, Guardians, and Piedmont staff members, if you are interested in being a Math Coach for a competition, please use the same link (https://bit.ly/MathComp2223) and complete the interest form. Due to upcoming registration deadlines for competitions, please complete the interest form by next Friday, September 30th.
Our security scanners have recently been installed and we’ll be sharing more information about these soon. One thing we know from others’ experiences is that Chromebooks will need to be removed from backpacks prior to walking through the scanners. Also, it is essential that phones are put away before coming into the building each day.
Last, but not least, school will be closed on Monday. Have a great weekend and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday!
Weekly Update 9/17/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
We kicked off our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser yesterday and your child received a packet from their homebase teacher. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! This is the main fundraiser for our school and we cannot make it happen without your support. We will be selling cookie dough for the next two weeks with all paper order forms and money due back at school on October 3rd. Online ordering will remain open until October 10th.
Our students will be MAP testing on Monday and Tuesday of next week. MAP is an important test that provides teachers with data to help drive instruction. All students should try their hardest to help give teachers accurate information to plan with. Students will also be taking the Panorama survey regarding social and emotional learning concepts on Wednesday.
Students brought home an important letter this past week outlining our upcoming Title IX lessons. This letter is an opt-out letter and parents should return this to school by Wednesday, September 21st, if you do not wish for your student to participate in this lesson.
In athletics news, next week our volleyball team and softball team are home on Monday. Softball will also be home on Thursday. Please note that softball plays their home games at Eastway Middle School. Football will be away at Spaugh on Tuesday.
Please help us remind students that we will be handing out late bus passes daily. Breakfast ends at 9:05 for car riders and any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass to breakfast if needed.
Please note we are unable to accept DoorDash, Uber Eats or other delivery items for students. Also, students should not be leaving campus and returning without an adult - including during athletic events and practices.
We appreciate your support in reminding students to not wear hats, hoods or earbuds/airpods in the hallways and cafeteria. Also, all phones must be turned off and away during the school day.
Last, but definitely not least, Wednesday is an early release day, so students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time. It is also the International Day of Peace and we have many exciting opportunities planned for our students that day.
Thank you for your support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/10/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention sixth and seventh grade families - If you have not yet joined Remind for IB Updates from Mrs. Thornburg, please do so as soon as possible. You can find the codes on our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont - go to the service as action tab.
Attention 8th grade families - Mrs. Thornburg and the 8th grade social studies teachers introduced the 8th grade community project this past week. Students must complete a request for supervisor form and the form needs a parent signature. All forms are due to Social Studies teachers or Mrs. Thornburg as soon as possible. Students wishing to work with a particular staff member or former teacher should do so through email. We cannot guarantee time in the day to go speak with past teachers.
There will be an information session occurring Tuesday (September 13) for all Piedmont students and families interested in the possible service-learning trip to Puerto Rico planned for this upcoming Spring. The interest meeting will begin at 6:00 pm and occur in the Auditorium. Information presented will include itinerary, travel logistics, safety, service project/service hour opportunities, and payment options. Please contact Ms. De Angelis with any questions at laurenm.deangelis@cms.k12.nc.us.
Is your child interested in joining the Odyssey of the Mind team? There will be a Zoom information session for all students and families NEW to Piedmont OM on Tuesday, September 13 at 6pm. If interested, please email meredith.parrish@cms.k12.nc.us for the zoom link. If there is a large response and tryouts are needed, they will be held after school on Wednesday, September 14 from 4:15-5:15.
In athletics news, next week our volleyball team and softball team are home on Wednesday. Please note that softball plays their home games at Eastway Middle School. Softball will be away at McClintock Middle School on Thursday.
Please help us remind students that we will be handing out late bus passes daily. Breakfast ends at 9:05 for car riders and any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass to breakfast if needed.
Please note we are unable to accept DoorDash, Uber Eats or other delivery items for students. Also, students should not be leaving campus and returning without an adult - including during athletic events and practices.
We appreciate your support in reminding students to not wear hats, hoods or earbuds/airpods in the hallways and cafeteria. Also, all phones must be turned off and away during the school day.
Thank you for your support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/3/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you so much for your patience and support as we continue to work on making arrival and dismissal as efficient as possible. We will no longer be using the bus lot for car drop off in the morning, so please be sure to use the car rider lot (the one with the red awning) both in the morning and afternoon. For both arrival and dismissal, please note you will be unable to take a left into the parking lots so be sure to plan your route accordingly. Students should not load or unload on 10th Street as that is a safety concern. And thank you for not blocking driveways! That is a tremendous help at getting our buses in and out of the lot and in keeping our neighbors’ driveways safe and accessible to them.
Please help us remind students that we will be handing out late bus passes beginning on Tuesday. Breakfast ends at 9:05 for car riders and any student arriving on a bus after 9:05 will receive a pass to breakfast if needed.
Please note we are unable to accept DoorDash, Uber Eats or other delivery items for students. Also, students should not be leaving campus and returning without an adult - including during athletic events and practices.
Club day sign ups have begun! Students can view club options and indicate their top 4 choices at https://bit.ly/piedmontclubs1. This link will close at the end of the day Tuesday.
Attention all families. If your child is interested in joining the Science Olympiad team this year, please plan to attend the informational meeting on Tuesday, September 7th at 5:00 PM in the auditorium.
Attention 7th and 8th graders trying out for volleyball, softball, cheerleading, or golf - Tryouts begin after school on Tuesday, September 6th and run until 6:15 pm. Please make sure you have 100% completion on DragonFly before Tuesday. Anyone trying out for golf will need to bring their own golf clubs. Anyone trying out for softball will be bused to Eastway Middle School located at 1501 Norland Road - parents, please arrange to pick up your athlete from Eastway Middle School.
Congratulations to former Piedmont Pirates: Sonja Gantt, Tom Spivey and Jaire Alexander. The three were selected as the newest members of Piedmont Middle's Wall of Fame. Sonja Gantt, former Piedmont student, is a former news anchor for WCNC-TV here in Charlotte and is currently the Executive Director of the CMS Foundation. Tom Spivey was a long-time principal and assistant principal at Piedmont before moving on to be principal at Myers Park High School. Former Piedmont student, Jaire Alexander, is currently an All-Pro NFL defensive back for the Green Bay Packers. They will join the likes of former Charlotte Mayor, Anthony Foxx, and other amazing former students, staff and faculty members on Piedmont Middle's Wall of Fame!
Last, but not least, thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the long weekend and we’ll see everyone on Tuesday!
Night Before School Reminders 2022
Good afternoon Piedmont families. I’m calling with a few quick reminders before our first day of school tomorrow.
All students should report to school tomorrow beginning at 8:45 a.m. There is a map of our car-rider procedures located on our website for your reference. Our car rider lot is by the red awning, however, we may also direct traffic into the main lot if traffic is heavy. Please be alert for our staff in our gray Piedmont t-shirts.
Please remember students cannot be dropped off before 8:45 a.m unless they are enrolled in the Before School Enrichment Program.
Beginning at 8:45, students will be permitted to go to breakfast or homebase. Student schedules are available in Powerschool, so students should make sure they know their homebase teacher. We’ll have printed copies of schedules available in homebase.
Students riding the bus should be at their stop early - bus stops can run up to 10 minutes before the indicated time. Call the CMS transportation department at (980)343-6715 with any questions.
For dismissal, we ask that any car-riders put their four way flashers on while waiting in line so we know you are a part of our traffic. Please be very careful to not block any driveways including those of our neighbors and those for our buses. Also, please be sure your child knows how they will be getting home tomorrow so we can dismiss as efficiently as possible.
Be sure to get a good night of sleep tonight and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning so you’re ready to get back to school.
We are looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow morning! Have a good evening.
Weekly Update 8/27/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
It was so great to see everyone at our Open House earlier this week. That was one of the biggest turn-outs for Open House we have ever had, and we definitely appreciate everyone’s patience and support. If you did not get a chance to attend, be sure to look for your student’s homebase teacher in Powerschool. This is where they will report on Monday morning.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: CMS athletics has gone digital. To be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. Be sure to reach out to our athletic director, Coach Tomzak, with any questions. (https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/815000-piedmont-middle-school
Bus information was mailed home and should have arrived to you already. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
This school year, lunch will no longer be free to students. Families will need to apply for free and reduced lunch. You can access the application on the CMS website. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/nutrition/Pages/FreeandReducedMeals.aspx.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
Don’t forget to finish your summer reading project and practice your math facts!
We are so excited to see our students this upcoming Monday,, August 29th, for the first day of school. I’ll be sending some final reminders tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Open House Reminders 2022
Good evening Piedmont families. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow at our open house event.
Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Students should have received a phone call from their homebase teacher, and schedules are available in Powerschool, but schedules will be available in the lobby when you check in.
In order to help us with parking, please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
We encourage families to carpool, if possible, as parking will be limited.
Attention 6th grade students .Anyone who is interested in band or orchestra should stop by the band and orchestra rooms to check out our instruments if you didn’t get a chance to last week. No experience is necessary!
Attention 7th and 8th grade students. Be reminded that fall sports tryouts begin on Tuesday, August 30th. Students can return their paperwork to us at school during Open House tomorrow.
Last, but not least, our yearbooks are still here! Any 7th and 8th graders who purchased a yearbook can stop by the lobby to grab their yearbook during Open House tomorrow.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning!
Weekly Update 8/20/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students trying out for a sport: CMS athletics has gone digital. To be eligible for sports, you will need to sign up through DragonFly, where you can locate and submit the forms needed to participate. This information can be found by going to the Piedmont Website and clicking the Athletics tab. (https://www.cmsathleticzone.com/page/show/815000-piedmont-middle-school
Attention 7th and 8th grade parents: If you are interested in leading our Piedmont Athletics Booster Club, please reach out to our athletic director, Justin Tomzak, at justinr.tomzak@cms.k12.nc.us.
Student schedules are now available in Powerschool. Please note that minor changes will still be made through the first day of school as we work to balance classes. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule on the first day of school.
School supply lists are embedded in our welcome letters which are posted on our school website. These letters also contain important information about our summer reading and math projects.
Bus information was mailed home and should arrive to you any day now. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Calling all parent volunteers! If you have some free time this Tuesday or Wednesday morning at 9:00, we could use your help in the media center getting our Chromebooks ready for distribution. Email lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us if you’re able to help out.
Please be reminded of this upcoming date: Thursday, August 25th we will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F, 10:00 - 11:30 G - M, 11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
This school year, lunch will no longer be free to students. Families will need to apply for free and reduced lunch. You can access the application on the CMS website. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/nutrition/Pages/FreeandReducedMeals.aspx.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
Thank you for your support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 8/13/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Student schedules will be available in Powerschool later this week. Please note that minor changes will still be made through the first day of school as we work to balance classes.
School supply lists are embedded in our welcome letters which are posted on our school website. These letters also contain important information about our summer reading and math projects.
Bus information will be mailed to you later this week. If you did not sign up for a bus last spring or earlier this summer, you will need to complete a ridership form which is available on the transportation department’s website.
Please be reminded of these 2 important upcoming dates:
Thursday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. we will be hosting Parent 101 for families who are new to Piedmont. This program will be geared towards adults and will review many important topics to help make the transition to Piedmont successful. We will post information from this event later that day for those who are unable to attend.
Thursday, August 25th we will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
This school year, CMS will return to pre-pandemic procedures regarding free and reduced price lunch. Students will have to have an approved free or reduced meal application on file or pay for their lunch beginning on the first day of service. All CMS students will continue to receive breakfast at no charge. You can access the application on the CMS website. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/nutrition/Pages/FreeandReducedMeals.aspx.
Attention 7th graders! Don’t forget to get your vaccination information turned in to Ms. Young in the main office to avoid exclusion from school.
Thank you for your support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Update #3 8/6/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
Please mark your calendars for 2 important dates:
Thursday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. we will be hosting Parent 101 for families who are new to Piedmont. This program will be geared towards adults and will review many important topics to help make the transition to Piedmont successful. We will post information from this event later that day for those who are unable to attend.
Thursday, August 25th we will be hosting a meet the teacher event. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school. Please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
This school year, CMS will return to pre-pandemic procedures regarding free and reduced price lunch. Students will have to have an approved free or reduced meal application on file or pay for their lunch beginning on the first day of service. All CMS students will continue to receive breakfast at no charge. You can access the application on the CMS website. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/nutrition/Pages/FreeandReducedMeals.aspx.
If you ordered a yearbook for last year, we still have them available for pickup in the main office any Monday through Thursday between 9 and 2.
Attention rising 7th graders. Don’t forget to submit your MCV and TDAP vaccination information to Ms. Young in the main office if you haven’t already done so. You can email it to her at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us, fax it to (980)343-5557 or drop a copy off at the main office. Students who are not compliant with these vaccines will be excluded from school.
Don’t forget to be working on your summer reading project and practicing your math facts! And, summer is a great time to be working on service as action opportunities.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Update #2 7/16/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
If you ordered a yearbook for last year, we have them available for pickup in the main office any Monday through Thursday between 9 and 2.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. If students are viewing schedules through another website or application, please note they are not accurate at this time. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 should have received an email from me outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Attention rising 7th graders. Be sure to submit your MCV and TDAP vaccination information to Ms. Young in the main office if you haven’t already done so. You can email it to her at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us, fax it to (980)343-5557 or drop a copy off at the main office.
Don’t forget to be working on your summer reading project and practicing your math facts! And, summer is a great time to be working on service as action opportunities.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Summer Update #1 6/25/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some quick summer updates.
I wanted to let you know our yearbooks are now in. If you purchased a yearbook, you can stop by the school Monday through Thursday between 9 and 2 to pick up your yearbook. If you need an alternate time or arrangement for pickup, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us to set something up.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next month outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Take Back the Block and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review activities for math are also available on our website. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Students can also begin working on service as action hours. For more information and to access our documentation forms, please reference our webpage at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Weekly Update 6/8/22 (Final)
Good evening Piedmont families! This is Jackie Barone with your final weekly update for the 2021-2022 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, especially our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school this fall. We had a wonderful ceremony yesterday and appreciate the support of all of our families, including our PTSA and volunteers who sponsored the reception.
I am excited to announce our school-wide summer reading book is Take Back the Block by Chrystal D. Giles. This book is available for purchase at local bookstores and online sites such as Amazon (please note the paperback copy will be released in July), but it is also available for free at our local libraries and online through Sora. Summer reading and math projects, along with welcome letters and supply lists, will be posted on our website and sent home with report cards. Report cards will be mailed by the district the week of June 13th. The mailing will also include IB report cards and TD Performance Reviews, if applicable. Any students being retained will hear directly from me with that information.
EOG scores will be made available later this week through the Parent Portal. You’ll need to log in to your parent account and click on “State Test Reports” at the bottom of the navigation menu located on the left hand side of the screen. You may be asked to complete the FERPA Annual Opt-Out Options form before continuing.
Be sure to check out our IB webpage. The link for that site is bit.ly/ibpiedmont (all lowercase letters). Please be reminded that rising 8th grade students will be completing the IB Community Project next year. Information is posted on our website. Students can begin working on service as action hours and their project over the summer. Remember rising 7th graders will need 25 hours and rising 8th graders will need to complete their process journal and project by February of 2023.
Please let us know your student’s 2022-2023 bus transportation request. Completing this form for each student in your household will guarantee transportation service for the first day of school for eligible students. Requests after June 10, 2022 may cause a delay in service. Click the link in this email (which will also be posted on our web page and Facebook page): https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZRayNC4khfw0T4
Thank you again for all your continued support throughout the year. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing summer. See you next school year!
Weekly Update 6/4/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
The last week of school is upon us and, with the exception of some makeup testing, all end of year testing is complete! Thank you to all our family members and community partners who volunteered to proctor and helped make the testing sessions a success.
Tuesday morning is our 8th grade recognition ceremony. Please know that we will have many visitors to the school in the morning for the ticketed ceremony, and we appreciate your patience as Officer Cauley and his team handle the parking and traffic. Also, please be reminded that students will not be entering the building prior to 8:45 because there is no tutoring or other morning sessions with the school year ending. We ask your support in not dropping off car riders prior to 8:45 especially on Tuesday morning.
Please know with early dismissal, parents or guardians will need to ring the front door buzzer and show ID in order to complete the dismissal process. We appreciate your understanding with this safety matter.
All library books are now past due. You should have received a direct message from me last week if your student still has outstanding books or library fines. Students must submit the book or pay the fine asap in order to avoid incurring a financial obligation. Please also note that all Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots must be returned immediately.
Please note we have several activities planned for next week but no graded assignments. Please email me directly with any.attendance concerns or questions.
Attention students of Ms. Lloyd. I will be finalizing the grades for her classes on Monday morning. Please email me asap with any questions.
Yearbooks are delayed in being shipped to the school. As soon as we get them, I will send messaging around how to retrieve them if you purchased one.
Attention 6th and 7th graders - If you are anticipating trying out for a sports team next year, please be aware that an up-to-date physical will need to be completed on a CMS form. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2022-23 school year. The CMS form can be found in the Athletic Participation Packet located on the Athletics tab on the Piedmont website or by going to CMSAthleticZone.com.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
The last week of school is upon us and, with the exception of some makeup testing, all end of year testing is complete! Thank you to all our family members and community partners who volunteered to proctor and helped make the testing sessions a success.
Tuesday morning is our 8th grade recognition ceremony. Please know that we will have many visitors to the school in the morning for the ticketed ceremony, and we appreciate your patience as Officer Cauley and his team handle the parking and traffic. Also, please be reminded that students will not be entering the building prior to 8:45 because there is no tutoring or other morning sessions with the school year ending. We ask your support in not dropping off car riders prior to 8:45 especially on Tuesday morning.
Please know with early dismissal, parents or guardians will need to ring the front door buzzer and show ID in order to complete the dismissal process. We appreciate your understanding with this safety matter.
All library books are now past due. You should have received a direct message from me last week if your student still has outstanding books or library fines. Students must submit the book or pay the fine asap in order to avoid incurring a financial obligation. Please also note that all Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots must be returned immediately.
Please note we have several activities planned for next week but no graded assignments. Please email me directly with any.attendance concerns or questions.
Attention students of Ms. Lloyd. I will be finalizing the grades for her classes on Monday morning. Please email me asap with any questions.
Yearbooks are delayed in being shipped to the school. As soon as we get them, I will send messaging around how to retrieve them if you purchased one.
Attention 6th and 7th graders - If you are anticipating trying out for a sports team next year, please be aware that an up-to-date physical will need to be completed on a CMS form. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2022-23 school year. The CMS form can be found in the Athletic Participation Packet located on the Athletics tab on the Piedmont website or by going to CMSAthleticZone.com.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/28/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
EOG testing has officially begun! Our students will be taking the following tests this week:
Tuesday, May 31st - all students take the Reading EOG
Wednesday, June 1st - all students take the Math EOG with the exception of our Math 1 and Math 1/ 2 students
Friday, June 3rd - yearlong Math 1 students take their EOC
All students should have brought home a letter a few weeks ago outlining the testing dates and important information. Please know we cannot interrupt testing so students can not be early dismissed nor can lunches be dropped off until testing has completed. If you plan on an early dismissal, please be patient and plan extra time as there will likely be delays as we complete testing. Normal early dismissal procedures will be followed.
Please know with early dismissal, parents or guardians will need to ring the front door buzzer and show ID in order to complete the dismissal process. We appreciate your understanding with this safety matter.
Some additional reminders for testing are to have students get into the habit of charging their device each night so their battery doesn’t die and interrupt testing. Also, please, please, please remind your students to not access any technology during the testing session (this includes phones, air pods, watches, and other windows on their Chromebooks). This could result in a test misadministration and could cause retesting situations for entire classes, therefore, this is a serious issue. Students will be directed to turn their phones off prior to testing beginning each morning, but we could also use your help in reiterating this to them.
All library books are now past due. Students can check their emails for overdue notices. Students must submit the book or pay the fine asap in order to avoid incurring a financial obligation. Students should also be working to get Chromebook issues resolved and to find their chargers as these will be due soon and can incur a financial obligation if not turned in on time.
Thank you to all who donated batteries. We could also use donations of Clorox wipes so we can prepare our Chromebooks for summer closeout and redistribution next year. We appreciate everyone who has donated so far! Any donations can be dropped off in the main office.
Attention 8th grade parents. Please know that we hosted a school dance this past Monday. Any events you hear of are not sponsored by the school.
Attention 6th and 7th graders - If you are anticipating trying out for a sports team next year, please be aware that an up-to-date physical will need to be completed on a CMS form. Physicals are valid for 395 days, so getting one over the summer will cover the entire 2022-23 school year. The CMS form can be found in the Athletic Participation Packet located on the Athletics tab on the Piedmont website or by going to CMSAthleticZone.com
Last, but not least, please remember there is NO school this Monday. Have a safe, relaxing Memorial Day weekend!
Weekly Update 5/21/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
We begin EOG testing next week! 8th grade students will be taking their Science EOG on Thursday and 7th and 8th grade students and 6th grade students in Spanish for Native Speakers will be taking their World Language exam on Friday. Any students who did not complete the speaking and listening portions this past week should reach out to their World Language teacher asp.
All students should have brought home a letter this past week outlining the testing dates and important information. Please know we cannot interrupt testing so students can not be early dismissed nor can lunches be dropped off until testing has completed. If you plan on an early dismissal, please be patient and plan extra time as there will likely be delays as we complete testing. Normal early dismissal procedures will be followed. One additional reminder for testing is to have students get into the habit of charging their device each night so their battery doesn’t die and interrupt testing.
All library books are now past due. Students can check their emails for overdue notices. Students must submit the book or pay the fine asap in order to avoid incurring a financial obligation.
Thank you to all who donated batteries. We could also use donations of Clorox wipes so we can prepare our Chromebooks for summer closeout and redistribution next year. We appreciate everyone who has donated so far! Any donations can be dropped off in the main office.
Please be reminded that our school year is coming to a close and all work should be submitted to teachers no later than May 27th.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week!
Weekly Update 5/13/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 8th grade students Edie Orso and Madyson Dean who are the school winners of the Do the Write Thing Essay Contest.
Congratulations to our boys and girls soccer teams, track teams, and our baseball team for their wins this past week. Also, congratulations to all of our players and coaches for another successful season.
Be sure to come out this afternoon for the annual Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Hopfly Brewery from 12 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Attention extended day students. Today is the last day for the program. Extended day will no longer be meeting for this school year.
Please look at your calendars and sign up for any days you are available to proctor for our upcoming EOGs at https://bit.ly/PiedmontEOG22. We want to create the best testing environment for your student and that can only happen with your help. Please use the bitly to sign up for any dates that you are available. Reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.
In preparation for testing, we are in need of AAA batteries for our calculators. If you are able to donate a pack or two, we would greatly appreciate it and you can drop them off in the main office.
Attention 8th grade families. We will be hosting a recognition ceremony where we will distribute 8th grade certificates on Tuesday, June 7th. Each student will receive 2 tickets for the ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Chandler, Beckham, Henderson, and Mosher homebases
10:30 - 11:00 Mallory, Adornato, SR, and Hon homebases
11:15 - 11:45 Styles, O'Neal, Page, and Reddig homebases
As a reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, congestion ,chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell. They will be marked excused due to illness, just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool. Any students who are being tested for Covid should remain home until results are determined to be negative. If you have any questions related to COVID or return dates after illnesses you can reach out to me or our school nurse, Ms. Cherry.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/7/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you to our PTSA and all families who helped us celebrate our teachers and staff this past week during Teacher and Staff Appreciation week!
Mark your calendar for the LAST Spirit Night of the school year on Tuesday, May 10th, 5pm-8pm at Ace #3 Burgers, in Belmont Neighborhood behind Piedmont, 1001 Belmont Ave. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors!
https://www.aceno3.com/belmontvillage
Congratulations to our boys and girls soccer teams, our baseball team and our boys track team for their wins this past week.
Be sure to come out Saturday, May 14th for the annual Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Hopfly Brewery from 12 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Please look at your calendars and sign up for any days you are available to proctor for our upcoming EOGs at https://bit.ly/PiedmontEOG22. We want to create the best testing environment for your student and that can only happen with your help. Please use the bitly to sign up for any dates that you are available. Reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.
In preparation for testing, we are in need of AAA batteries for our calculators. If you are able to donate a pack or two, we would greatly appreciate it and you can drop them off in the main office.
Attention 8th grade families. We will be hosting a recognition ceremony where we will distribute 8th grade certificates on Tuesday, June 7th. Each student will receive 2 tickets for the ceremony and we will be divided up into 3 times based upon homebase. Please make note of the following times:
9:45 - 10:15 Chandler, Beckham, Henderson, and Mosher homebases
10:30 - 11:00 Mallory, Adornato, SR, and Hon homebases
11:15 - 11:45 Styles, O'Neal, Page, and Reddig homebases
As a reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, congestion ,chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell. They will be marked excused due to illness, just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool. Any students who are being tested for Covid should remain home until results are determined to be negative. If you have any questions related to COVID or return dates after illnesses you can reach out to me or our school nurse, Ms. Cherry.
Last, but definitely not least, Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmothers, sisters, mother-in-laws, aunts…… I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 4/30/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our girls soccer team, boys track team, and girls track team for their win this past week. Also congratulations to our boys soccer team and baseball team for their two wins this past week.
Congratulations to our 6th grader, Alanna Hendrix, who entered The Links National Art Poster contest and won the local competition for her age group. She has advanced to the national competition! At the national level the competition is open to public voting and the 3 semi finalists then get judged by a panel to determine the winner. Check out the link posted in this email and on our social media sites to check out her work and vote if you can!
Links Poster Art Category II Entry (wishpond.com)
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 3rd place at the state competition last weekend!
As a reminder to 6th and 7th graders - service hours are due no later than May 1st. The IB website (bit.ly/ibpiedmont) has a number of resources and activities that can be done to get hours - many of which can be done at home or in your own neighborhood.. Be sure to check out the Service as Action tab.The links to enter hours are www.bit.ly/6q4saa for 6th graders and www.bit.ly/7q4saa for 7th graders. Also, Earth Day assignments have been posted to our IB website under the Service as Action tab. Any activities completed from the slides should be turned in to Mrs. Thornburg or Mr. Milligan. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Please look at your calendars and sign up for any days you are available to proctor for our upcoming EOGs at https://bit.ly/PiedmontEOG22. We want to create the best testing environment for your student and that can only happen with your help. Please use the bitly to sign up for any dates that you are available. Reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 4/23/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in congratulating Ms. Mosher, our 8th grade science teacher, who was recently named the recipient of the 2022 UNC Charlotte Cato College of Education Beginning Teacher Award. We are so proud of Ms. Mosher and her hard work and dedication to teaching!
As a reminder to 6th and 7th graders - service hours are due no later than May 1st. The IB website (bit.ly/ibpiedmont) has a number of resources and activities that can be done to get hours - many of which can be done at home or in your own neighborhood.. Be sure to check out the Service as Action tab.The links to enter hours are www.bit.ly/6q4saa for 6th graders and www.bit.ly/7q4saa for 7th graders. Also, Earth Day assignments have been posted to our IB website under the Service as Action tab. Any activities completed from the slides should be turned in to Mrs. Thornburg or Mr. Milligan. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Please look at your calendars and sign up for any days you are available to proctor for our upcoming EOGs at https://bit.ly/PiedmontEOG22. We want to create the best testing environment for your student and that can only happen with your help. Please use the bitly to sign up for any dates that you are available. Reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us if you have any questions.
Congratulations to our baseball and soccer teams for their win this past week.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 4/9/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in thanking Ms. Newburger, our amazing media specialist, and our awesome assistant principals and deans, Mr. Monismith, Mr. Kirkland, Mr. Egnot, and Ms. Austin as we celebrate both Librarian Week and Assistant Principal Appreciation Week.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner and her students David McCann and Amaya Pompee who auditioned and qualified for the Junior Western Regional Orchestra clinic. David is first chair second violin in the Honors Orchestra and Amaya will be playing 2nd violin in the Repertory Orchestra.
As a reminder to 6th and 7th graders - service hours are due no later than May 1st. The IB website (bit.ly/ibpiedmont) has a number of resources and activities that can be done to get hours - many of which can be done at home or in your own neighborhood.. Be sure to check out the Service as Action tab.The links to enter hours are www.bit.ly/6q4saa for 6th graders and www.bit.ly/7q4saa for 7th graders.
Congratulations to our boys and girls soccer teams and our track team for their wins this past week.
Last, but definitely not least, please remember that spring break has begun. When we return from break on Tuesday, April 19th, we will be conducting our final round of MAP testing.
Have a wonderful, safe, relaxing, break.
Weekly Update 4/2/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our baseball team and girls soccer team for their wins this past week.
The PTSA’s Spring Book Fair runs from Monday, April 4 through Friday, April 8th from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily in the media center. If you prefer to shop for books online or the Book Fair in the media center does not have a title you’re looking for, our online fair, which is hosted on the Scholastic website, will also be open. Students spending $10 at the Book Fair will again have the opportunity to win one of 3 Book Baskets via a raffle. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on the last day of the fair. Parents who don’t want to send their child in with cash or a credit card may use Scholastic’s eWallet. Simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. For more details on eWallet or to access the online fair, visit the link in this email which is also posted on our webpage under announcements. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=piedmontopenibmiddleschool1. Parents, this is a volunteer effort, and we need all the help we can get! Any amount of time you can commit is greatly appreciated. If you can assist with the Book Fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link below https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044da8aa28a31-piedmont . Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Fair!
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Please be reminded that service hours are due no later than May 1st. The IB website (bit.ly/ibpiedmont) has a number of resources and activities that can be done to get hours - many of which can be done at home or in your own neighborhood.. Be sure to check out the Service as Action tab.
Please be reminded that due to safety concerns and school nutrition policies, we do not accept DoorDash, UberEats, or other deliveries for students. Please know that offers will get turned away at the door. School lunch is available for free for all students in the cafeteria. Additionally, there is no breakfast for car riders after 9:05 (we keep a count of the buses and are able to make arrangements for them if their bus is late). Lastly, be reminded that students must not leave campus without permission. This includes leaving and returning for sporting events and other activities - they must be accompanied by an adult.
Last, but not least, don’t forget the registration links for our 6th and 7th grade students to choose their courses for next year will remain open through Tuesday.
Rising 7th Grade Registration Link: https://bit.ly/rising7th22-23
Rising 8th Grade Registration Link: https://bit.ly/rising8th22-23
Thank you for your continued support. Have a nice weekend!
Weekly Update 3/26/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our baseball team and track teams for their wins this week and to our girls’ soccer team for their win last week. Our spring sports teams are off to a great start and we are proud of their hard work.
Congratulations to 6th grader, KaMauriyen Bush, who recently competed at the AAU Indoor Track and Field National Championship at the Virginia Beach Sports Complex. He earned the title of National Champion by winning first place in the 12 year old boys 60 meter hurdles event. He even shattered the previous national record of 9.70 seconds, by finishing in 9.47 seconds.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Please be reminded that service hours are due no later than May 1st. The IB website (bit.ly/ibpiedmont) has a number of resources and activities that can be done to get hours - many of which can be done at home or in your own neighborhood.. Be sure to check out the Service as Action tab.
Please be reminded that due to safety concerns and school nutrition policies, we do not accept DoorDash, UberEats, or other deliveries for students. Please know that offers will get turned away at the door. School lunch is available for free for all students in the cafeteria. Additionally, there is no breakfast for car riders after 9:05 (we keep a count of the buses and are able to make arrangements for them if their bus is late). Lastly, be reminded that students must not leave campus without permission. This includes leaving and returning for sporting events and other activities - they must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note there is NO school on Monday and there will be an early release day on Wednesday.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 3/19/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our varsity Science Olympiad team who finished in 1st place at their competition last week - this makes 12 years in a row now! Out of 22 events that make up the competition, the team had 10 1st places, 3 2nd places, 2 3rd places, 4 4th places, 1 5th place and 2 6th places. In addition, the JV1 team came in 3rd place and the JV2 was 6th in the JV division. We are so proud of all of our students and their coaches and wish them the best of luck at the state competition next month!
The PTSA Nominating committee is actively working to fill PTSA positions for the 2022-2023 school year. Piedmont is known for having a great PTSA and we need to fill a few roles to keep things running smoothly at Piedmont. The following positions need a chairperson: President, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, Teacher Appreciation, and Book Fair Co-Chair. We would like to fill this slate by the end of March. Please contact the nominating committee if you are interested or would like position descriptions: rdcrayton1@aol.com.
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run, a run training program for middle school boys, will be hosting a team at Piedmont this spring. The seven week training session begins on April 5th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am. It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, June 5th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Jay Seago at jays@letmerun.org.
Attention 7th grade students. We will be rotating science classes beginning next week and all students will receive instruction from our science teacher, Ms. Burrell, and our two guest teachers, Ms.McCray and Mr. Gaddy, over the next few weeks. Families can follow along with lessons and activities at https://bit.ly/skullsscience.
Last but not least, 3rd quarter is quickly coming to a close. The last day to turn in work for quarter 3 is Wednesday, March 23rd.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/12/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who took 2nd place this past week at the CMS championship competition. We are so proud of the team, their coaches, and their hard work this season.
Congratulations also to our Odyssey of the Mind team. Team 2 tied for first place on their problem and Team 5 came in second place at their competition last weekend. They both are advancing to the state OM competition on April 2.
March DADness registration is open!! The Men of Piedmont would like to extend an invitation to March DADness 2022. This is our 10th year of delivering this event to our Pirate men and the significant adult male in their lives. Our theme this year is "Developing Your Best Self". The date is March 18, 2022 from 7-8:15 pm. Our keynote speaker is Mr. Arkevious Armstrong of Arkspire LLC. Our workshop presenter is Mr. Arthur Griffin - he will discuss building legacy. We will have games, fellowship and prizes. The event is virtual and free! Be sure to register at: https://bit.ly/dadness.
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run, a run training program for middle school boys, will be hosting a team at Piedmont this spring. The seven week training session begins on April 5th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am. It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, June 5th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Jay Seago at jays@letmerun.org.
Don’t forget about our PTSA’s All Hands on Deck campaign. Today is the deadline. Donations of ANY amount - $5, $10, $50, $100 will receive one entry per student to the raffle for great prizes, including 4 excellent preseason Panther tickets plus dinner at Sabor, $100 gift cards to Mortons, Amazon, and Lowes, and much more. Please go to www.piedmontAHOD.org for more details.
Attention 8th grade families. Please be reminded that our IB Community Project Showcase will be this Tuesday, March 15th beginning at 9:30 a.m. Students will be presenting their work at that time and we would love for you to come visit to view their work as well.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 3/5/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
March Dadness is coming!! The Men of Piedmont would like to extend an invitation to March Dadness 2022. This is our 10th year of delivering this event to our Pirate men and the significant adult male in their lives. Our theme this year is "Developing Your Best Self". The date is March 18, 2022 from 7-8:15 pm. We have a dynamic keynote speaker, academic competition, prizes and a great workshop. The event is virtual and you do not want to miss it! We will have limited capacity, so be sure to register once our registration is officially opened. We hope you can join us for this monumental event. We look forward to engaging with our male students and their adult guests.
Take a break from cooking and support our school at White Duck Taco this upcoming Tuesday, March 8 from 11:30am-9pm. White Duck Taco is located at 1020 E. 10th Street. You will need to bring a copy of the flyer with you which you can find on our webpage and social media sites. https://whiteducktacoshop.com
Next week during SEL time students will be taking the Title IX Student Survey which seeks student input on school climate, safety, interactions with other students, relationships with teachers and staff, and experiences with bullying or harassment. The survey will be conducted online and is confidential. Overall results will be shared with the school to help in our school improvement planning process.
Please be reminded that this upcoming Wednesday, March 9th, is an early release day. School will dismiss at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time.
Don’t forget about our PTSA’s All Hands on Deck campaign. Donations of ANY amount - $5, $10, $50, $100- by Saturday March 12 will receive one entry per student to the raffle for great prizes, including 4 excellent preseason Panther tickets plus dinner at Sabor, $100 gift cards to Mortons, Amazon, and Lowes, and much more. The PTSA will be collecting money outside of the entrance on Fridays 3/11, 8:45am-9:30am. Please go to www.piedmontAHOD.org for more details.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/26/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in congratulating our head custodian, Ms. Crystal Howard, on her retirement. While we are so sad that she is leaving, we are so excited for her to take this next journey in life.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who won their competition this past week. Up next, they head to the CMS regional competition.
Please be reminded, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria until 9:05 (it is held for any late buses). Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school through companies such as DoorDash or UberEats as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
We could use your support in reminding our students to not wear hats, hoods, or headphones/airpods in the building. It is important that we be able to see our students and also that they don’t have anything in their ears which could distract them from hearing our instructions.
Remember this Tuesday, March 1st at 6:00 p.m. we will be holding Piedmont 102 where we will review and update you on important topics, including IB service as action, to help us have a successful remainder of the school year. The Zoom link is embedded in this email and also posted on our website under announcements.
https://cms-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/98227318454?pwd=Z2FHRjlzQnl2OGR4UnBJQlppRW45UT09
Meeting ID: 982 2731 8454
Passcode: 483148
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/19/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Attention Lady Pirates – Register today for the Ladies of Piedmont virtual event, “My Impact on Society”. It will take place this Thursday evening, February 24th from 7-8pm and is designed for female students and their mom or other special adult. Join us to hear from an amazing speaker, meet other Piedmont families, and get inspired! Visit bit.ly/ladies2022 to register.
Please help support our 8th grade student, Kate Santangelo, with her community project. She is collecting supplies including pencils, tissues, Clorox wipes, masks, dry erase markers, and tape through February 23rd to help support our teachers.
We could use your support in reminding our students to not wear hats, hoods, or headphones/airpods in the building. It is important that we be able to see our students and also that they don’t have anything in their ears which could distract them from hearing our instructions.
Attention all families.Don’t forget about the Family Engagement Survey. You can find the button at the top of our webpage or go to https://bit.ly/CMS-Family-Survey. Thank you for your support and for being a part of the CMS family!
Mark your calendars for March 1st at 6:00 p.m. for Piedmont 102. We will be hosting a virtual event where we will review and update you on important topics, including IB service as action, to help us have a successful remainder of the school year.
Last, but not least, please know that Monday is a teacher workday. There will be no school on Monday.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 2/12/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please join me in thanking our school counselors, Ms. Delaney, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Case. We are thankful to each of them for all their hard work in supporting our students. Also, congratulations to Ms. Delaney who was recently named the district's middle school counselor of the year!
Congratulations to Piedmont's Battle of the Books team. They won 2 of the 3 matches against Carmel this week.
Attention Lady Pirates – the Ladies of Piedmont will host “My Impact on Society,” a virtual event for our female students and their mom or other special adult. Save the date for February 24th from 7-8pm. Be on the lookout next week for our flier. Registration opens on Wednesday and spots are limited. We hope to see you there!
Please help support our 8th grade student, Kate Santangelo, with her community project. She is collecting supplies including pencils, tissues, Clorox wipes, masks, dry erase markers, and tape from February 14th through February 23rd to help support our teachers.
We could use your support in reminding our students to not wear hats, hoods, or headphones/airpods in the building. It is important that we be able to see our students and also that they don’t have anything in their ears which could distract them from hearing our instructions.
Attention all families. I’m inviting you to take part in our CMS 2022 Family Engagement Survey that is currently open. We all know that strong relationships between families and their schools can be a critical driver of student achievement. Please share your perceptions and your thoughts about the school environment and the district. We’re constantly working to improve. You’ll be asked about school climate, teacher-family relationships and school communications.The survey will be available in seven languages. All responses are strictly confidential. Families will need your Student’s ID to access the Survey. Please contact us for assistance. Visit our homepage and click the Family Engagement Survey button at the top or go to https://bit.ly/CMS-Family-Survey. Thank you for your support and for being a part of the CMS family!
Last, but not least, mark your calendars for March 1st at 6:00 p.m. for Piedmont 102. We will be hosting a virtual event where we will review and update you on important topics, including IB service as action, to help us have a successful remainder of the school year.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 2/5/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Congratulations also to all of our players, cheerleaders, and coaches for a great season.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students. Spring sports participation packets are due February 11th to Mr. Tomzak, including an up-to-date physical signed by a doctor. The sports participation packets are available on our webpage.
Attention all families. I’m inviting you to take part in our CMS 2022 Family Engagement Survey that starts February 7. We all know that strong relationships between families and their schools can be a critical driver of student achievement. Please share your perceptions and your thoughts about the school environment and the district. We’re constantly working to improve. You’ll be asked about school climate, teacher-family relationships and school communications.The survey will be available in seven languages. All responses are strictly confidential. Families will need your Student’s ID to access the Survey. Please contact us for assistance. Visit our homepage and click the Family Engagement Survey button at the top or go to https://bit.ly/CMS-Family-Survey. Thank you for your support and for being a part of the CMS family!
Last, but definitely not least, take a break from cooking and support Piedmont's PTSA at our next Restaurant Event at Dish Restaurant in Plaza Midwood THIS Tuesday February 8 from 11am-9pm. (1220 Thomas Avenue https://eatatdish.com).
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 1/29/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I am very proud and excited to announce that Piedmont was just named a Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction! Thank you and congratulations to all our students, staff, and families for earning this recognition.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their wins this past week. Next week we have a home game on Monday and an away game on Thursday. Please know our space is limited as is the space at our away games. Students are not permitted to attend the game unless they are on the guest list. Our players and cheerleaders will be submitting names of their guests. You must be on the guest list to be allowed into the game.
Enjoy the weekend!
Weekly Update 1/22/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 6th grade teacher, Mr. Andy O’Neill, who was just named Piedmont’s teacher of the year!
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team. Piedmont came in 20th overall out of the best schools in the country. This was the biggest Science Olympiad tournament in history, with 108 schools and 196 teams competing. Special congratulations to:
Kamran Ericson and Ayden Shah for 12th place in Electric Wright Stuff
Bennett Magas and Yuvan Yannamreddy for 15th place in Electric Wright Stuff
Ayden Shah, Reid Banerjee and Cameron Williams for 8th place in Experimental Design
Nate Lin and Akshay Rajagopal for 7th place in Storm the Castle
Nate Lin and Cameron Williams for 11th place in Digital Structures AND
Juliet Wang for 15th place in Run it Code It.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team for their win this past week. Next week we have a home game on Wednesday and an away game on Thursday. Please know our space is limited as is the space at our away games. Students are not permitted to attend the game unless they are on the guest list. Our players and cheerleaders will be submitting names of their guests. You must be on the guest list to be allowed into the game.
5 students completed the virtual audition for the SCDBA honor band this year. 2 students made it into the honor band - Greg Grisham and Juliet Wang. These students will participate in the honor band clinic which will be on January 28th and 29th with a live concert on that Saturday. Congratulations to Greg, Juliet, and their teacher Mr. Forbis.
Please be reminded there is NO school this coming Monday, January 24th for a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe!
Weekly Update 1/15/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball team for their wins this past week. Next week we have a home games on Wednesday and an away game on Thursday.. Please know our space is limited as is the space at our away games. Students are not permitted to attend the game unless they are on the guest list. Our players and cheerleaders will be submitting names of their guests. You must be on the guest list to be allowed into the game.
Congratulations also to our 4 school winners of the Magnet Schools of America Poster Contest - Kaelen Silva Duran, Aubrey Joyce, Liam Young, and Nyah White. I’m proud to announce that Kaelen was also the winner for the district level contest!
As a friendly reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, congestion ,chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell. They will be marked excused due to illness, just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool. Also, please note, if students are exposed to Covid-19 they will need to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days if they are not fully vaccinated. If you have any questions related to COVID or return dates after illnesses you can reach out to me or our school nurse, Ms. Cherry.
Please be reminded that the quarter is coming to a close soon and the last day to submit work for this quarter will be Wednesday, January 19th.
Please be reminded there is NO school this coming Monday for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday and no school Monday, January 24th for a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend and stay safe!
Weekly Update 1/8/22
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Lottery letters were sent home before winter break. This letter has pin information on it. The letter had some confusing information on it - the pin, id and next year’s assignments are all correct. Please ignore the line that says the lottery application has been voided. Students wishing to stay at Piedmont for 7th or 8th grade do NOT need to complete the lottery. Please reach out to me with any questions about the lottery.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball team for their win this past week. Next week we have home games on Monday and Thursday. Please know our space is limited. Students are not permitted to attend the game. Our players and cheerleaders will be submitting names of their guests. You must be on the guest list to be allowed into the game.
The Piedmont Drama department would like to invite you to our Winter play called “Miss Nelson is Missing.” Tickets are free and the show will be January 12th and 14th @ 6pm. You won't want to miss this hilarious play performed by the Honors Drama students.
Don’t forget winter break reading bingo cards are due to Ms. Newburger in the media center no later than January 12, 2022.
As a friendly reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, congestion ,chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell. They will be marked excused due to illness, just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool. Also, please note, if students are exposed to Covid-19 they will need to quarantine for a minimum of 5 days if they are not fully vaccinated. If you have any questions related to COVID or return dates after illnesses you can reach out to me or our school nurse, Ms. Cherry.
Last, but not least, the quarter is coming to a close soon and the last day to submit work for this quarter will be Wednesday, January 19th.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/18/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your final weekly update for 2021.
Lottery letters were sent home yesterday. This letter has pin information on it. Please reach out to me with any questions about the lottery.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner and the following students who will be representing Piedmont at CMS Honors Orchestra this year: Caroline Jenkins on violin (2nd year participating), Lola Ogunwale on violin, Amaya Pompee on violin, David McCann on viola (also qualified on violin), Ethan Sladden on cello, and Sami Anand on bass.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for placing 15th overall out of 53 of the best schools in the country (our team was competing in the top division)! Special congratulations to the following students: Kamran Ericson and Nate Lin who took 3rd place in Bridges, Kamran Ericson who took 3rd place in Electric Wright Stuff, and Cameron Williams, Ayden Shah and Reid Banerjee who took 4th place in Experimental Design.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams for their win this past week. Congratulations also to our cheerleaders for their great cheers and awesome halftime performances.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who competed against South Charlotte this past Tuesday. Our team won one of three rounds of questions. It is a good start to what looks to be a phenomenal season. Students read books from a list established by the state Battle of the Books committees and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books.
Ask your student about the winter break reading bingo! Get a straight or four corner bingo for reading books like the first in a series, a book released this year, or a book made into a movie, among other things. Students who complete the bingo by reading at least 4 books will receive a prize and be put into a drawing for a $25 gift card. Remember your student has SORA , an online ebook and audiobook library, available to them, or they can read a copy of a book they have on hand. All bingo boards are due to Ms. Newburger in the media center by January 12, 2022. Reading is a great way to spend time this winter break! We can’t wait to hear about the titles our students read.
Last but not least, don’t forget school is now closed for the winter break. We return to class on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2022!
Weekly Update 12/11/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who won 3rd place at their competition last weekend. They also medaled in the following events: 2nd place in Code-busters, 3rd place in Dynamic Planet, 1st place in Meteorology, 2nd place in Mission Possible, and 3rd place in STC.
Congratulations to our boys basketball team for their win this past week. Congratulations also to our cheerleaders for their great cheers and awesome halftime performance. Next week we have another home game on Wednesday. Please know our space is limited. Students are not permitted to attend the game. Our players and cheerleaders will be submitting names of their guests. You must be on the guest list to be allowed into the game.
The 7th and 8th grade band will be performing in concert on Tuesday, December 14th at 6:00pm in the school's auditorium. Both will be presenting selections for the holiday season. The performance is free and open to the public. Distancing and masking requirements will be enforced. Please join us at 6:00pm for a festive musical evening.
Our orchestra students also have a performance on Thursday evening. Ms. Winegardner has shared details of this event with orchestra families. We wish the best of luck to both our orchestra and band students!
The last day to order additional pictures or order from the proofs you were provided is December 17th. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Perez at the school.
Last, but definitely not least, we can use your continued support in addressing a number of safety issues:
First, know that if your child is a walker that they are not permitted to come back onto campus once they leave. Also, if they are a bus rider, they are under no circumstances to leave with car riders.
As you know, many schools around our district have been impacted by reports, messages and posts on social media. School safety is extremely important to all of us and we take any report we ever receive seriously. We need your help with reminding your children about being responsible on social media and to think twice before they post. Please monitor their social media pages and help them to understand that what they post can lead to serious consequences. Also, if they see anything inappropriate or worrisome, they need to report it to the school immediately.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 12/4/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Due to a delayed start, Piedmont PTSA's book fair has been extended to Tuesday afternoon (12/7) and we need your help! Please sign up to help if you can.
Also the online book fair will be running through December 12th.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week! We have a home game this upcoming Thursday and we wish both teams and the cheerleaders good luck. Please note, due to Covid restrictions students may not attend the basketball games at this time. We need to ensure there is safe and proper space for the families of each of our athletes.
This upcoming Wednesday, December 8th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time. We will be hosting our prospective student visitation event in the afternoon and any student staying to support the event must have an arrangement with a teacher and a completed permission slip.
We could use your support in reminding our students to not wear hats, hoods, or headphones/airpods in the building. It is important that we be able to see our students and also that they don’t have anything in their ears which could distract them from hearing our instructions.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/27/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Student Services is holding a Q & A on December 2nd at 9:30 over Zoom. This is an opportunity to have any questions you may have answered by our school counselors. Please go to the Counselor’s website for more information.
Don’t forget the PTSA’s fall book fair will run from Monday, November 29 through Friday, December 3 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily in the media center. If you prefer to shop for books online or the Book Fair in the media center does not have a title you’re looking for, our online fair, which is hosted on the Scholastic website, will also be open 11/29 through 12/12. Students will also have the opportunity to win a gift basket via a raffle. Students must spend $10 at the Book Fair to enter the raffle. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on the last day of the fair. Parents who don’t want to send their child in with cash or a credit card may use Scholastic’s eWallet. It is a secure, cash-free way to shop at the Fair. Beginning now, simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. For more details on eWallet or to access the online fair, visit the link in this email which is also posted on our webpage under announcements. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
Parents, this is a volunteer effort, and we need all the help we can get! Any amount of time you can commit is greatly appreciated. If you can assist with the Book Fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link below which will also be posted on our webpage under announcements.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4daeab2fa31-piedmont
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Fair!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/20/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Student Services is holding a Q & A on December 2nd at 9:30 over Zoom. This is an opportunity to have any questions you may have answered by our school counselors. Please go to the Counselor’s website for more information.
It’s time for the Fall Book Fair! The fair will run from Monday, November 29 through Friday, December 3 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily in the media center. If you prefer to shop for books online or the Book Fair in the media center does not have a title you’re looking for, our online fair, which is hosted on the Scholastic website, will also be open 11/29 through 12/12. Students will also have the opportunity to win a gift basket via a raffle. Students must spend $10 at the Book Fair to enter the raffle. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on the last day of the fair. Parents who don’t want to send their child in with cash or a credit card may use Scholastic’s eWallet. It is a secure, cash-free way to shop at the Fair. Beginning now, simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. For more details on eWallet or to access the online fair, visit the link in this email which is also posted on our webpage under announcements. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=piedmontopenibmiddleschool1
Parents, this is a volunteer effort, and we need all the help we can get! Any amount of time you can commit is greatly appreciated. We need help on Tuesday of Thanksgiving week setting up the Book Fair, and every day of the following week to help with student purchases. If you can assist with the Book Fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link below which will also be posted on our webpage under announcements.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4daeab2fa31-piedmont
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the Fair!
Congratulations to Mr. Forbis and his 8th grade students who will be attending and participating in the 2021 CMS Honors Band Clinic at NWSA today!
We could also use your support in reminding our students to not wear hats, hoods, or headphones/airpods in the building. It is important that we be able to see our students and also that they don’t have anything in their ears which could distract them from hearing our instructions.
Last, but not least, please note that this upcoming week we are only in school on Monday and Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving break.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/13/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I am so excited to announce that Charlotte’s mayor, Ms. Vi Lyles, declared yesterday, November 12, 2021, as Piedmont Middle School Day! We are so proud of our students, staff and families who have made this recognition possible.
Congratulations to our Cross Country For Youth team for finishing up the season with 6th place in the City Championships last weekend. Three students received individual medals for placing in the top tier out of 179 middle schoolers: Teagan Lynch, Clark Fitz, and Wes Reyna.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families. The new form to log hours for sixth and seventh grade students can be found on our ib website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont - go to the service as action tab and you will see the new links. It is the student's responsibility to complete the reflection forms. Additionally, there is a 3-hour opportunity posted on this page. If your student did not take advantage of this opportunity (originally posted in September) they still can - we have extended the deadline. The one pager should be turned in to Mrs. Thornburg's box in the media center. Remind your student to include both their first and last name on the work to receive credit.
The Cardboard Campout has been postponed until later in the school year. This will not be an overnight event due to restrictions and recommendations. More information to come.
If you have any questions about service hours, the 8th grade community projects or anything IB please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Please note, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria. Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school through companies such as DoorDash or UberEats as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
Report cards and MAP scores were sent home last week.
Last, but not least, please note that this upcoming Wednesday, November 17th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their usual routes at that time.
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/6/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Picture retakes will be held this upcoming Tuesday, November 9th.
On Wednesday, November 10th, Piedmont is hosting its Annual Veterans Day breakfast to honor and thank our military veteran family members for their service to this country. This event will be held in Piedmont's Media Center from 8:00AM until 9:30AM. This delicious breakfast will be free for both veterans and family members! If you are able to join us, please sign up by Monday afternoon at www.bit.ly/VDayBreak. Hope you can be there.
Attention all families. The PTSA spirit night for November 9th has been canceled due to staff shortages at the restaurant, but mark your calendars for the next spirit night which will be held on Tuesday, December 14th at Sweet Lou’s Bar B Que.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families. The new form to log hours for sixth and seventh grade students can be found on our ib website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont - go to the service as action tab and you will see the new links. It is the student's responsibility to complete the reflection forms. Additionally, there is a 3-hour opportunity posted on this page. If your student did not take advantage of this opportunity (originally posted in September) they still can - we have extended the deadline. The one pager should be turned in to Mrs. Thornburg's box in the media center. Remind your student to include both their first and last name on the work to receive credit.
If you have any questions about service hours, the 8th grade community projects or anything IB please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Congratulations to our football team for their win this past week and congratulations to all of our fall athletes and coaches on a successful season!
Attention 7th & 8th Grade students planning to try out for Basketball or Cheerleading. Tryouts start on Monday and all participation packets should have been turned in.
Please note, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria. Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school through companies such as DoorDash or UberEats as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
Attention families of TD students, I apologize for any inconvenience but I had the link wrong when I contacted you last week. The correct link for the TD presentation is
Don’t forget our teachers have created a curriculum overview for you to watch. You can access each of the grade level content area and encore videos at https://bit.ly/piedmontcurriculum. This link is also posted on our website.
Please be reminded that there will be no school on Thursday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day.
Last, but not least, don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour tonight.
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/23/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Please note that we are coming to the end of the first quarter. All work is due to teachers no later than this Tuesday, October 26th so they can have time to grade and input this work into Powerschool.
Attention all families. If any parents or guardians are connected to the military, please reach out to Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us for some important information to complete.
Attention all families. If you have not already done so, please be sure to update Parent Portal to reflect that you have reviewed the FERPA guidelines. It should prompt you for this information.
Congratulations to our volleyball, softball and football teams for their wins this past week. Also, good job again to our golf team on their low scores. Next week, we have volleyball and softball games away on Monday, a home football game on Wednesday, and a home softball game on Thursday. Please be reminded that for safety reasons students must leave and return with an adult who will stay at the game with them if they wish to attend a home game.
Since next week is our last set of home games for the fall season, we will be celebrating with spirit week. We encourage students to participate as follows:
Monday - Hat day
Tuesday - Pajama day
Wednesday - Piedmont Pride day (wear school gear and/or school colors)
Thursday - Pink Out Day
Friday - Dress as your favorite book or movie character day
All outfits need to be appropriate for school and allow for safe movement throughout the day.
Attention 7th & 8th Grade students planning to try out for Basketball or Cheerleading. If you have not done so, please turn in a completed Participation packet to Mr. Tomzak ASAP - this includes an up-to-date physical, insurance form, and concussion waiver. These must be turned in before tryouts begin otherwise students can not tryout. The packet can be found at CMSathleticzone.com.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/16/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our softball team for winning both their games this past week and to the golf team for their awesome match. Next week, we have softball and volleyball home on Monday, football is away on Wednesday, and softball is away on Thursday. Please be reminded that for safety reasons students must leave and return with an adult who will stay at the game with them if they wish to attend a home game.
Attention 7th & 8th Grade students planning to try out for Basketball or Cheerleading - there will be an interest meeting on Monday, October 18th during Clubs. If you have not done so, please turn in a completed Participation packet to Mr. Tomzak ASAP - this includes an up-to-date physical, insurance form, and concussion waiver. These must be turned in before tryouts begin otherwise students can not tryout. The packet can be found at CMSathleticzone.com.
Attention car-riders. Please be reminded to not block any driveways, especially those of our community members. Also we appreciate your patience with other car riders and ask that you not cut into line.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/9/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Calling all burrito lovers! This upcoming Tuesday, October 12th, please join us from 4 - 8 p.m. at Chipotle Midtown at 239 South Kings Drive, Suite B for PTSA’s spirit night. If you order online, be sure to use the code 2M6MBHX so our PTSA can get the credit. Thanks for your support of our PTSA!
Congratulations to our football team, our volleyball team, and our softball teams for their wins this past week. Congratulations to our golf team on their low scores helping them defeat Kennedy. Next week, we have softball and volleyball away on Monday, football is home on Wednesday, and softball is home on Thursday. Please be reminded that for safety reasons students must leave and return with an adult who will stay at the game with them if they wish to attend a home game.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families If you have not yet signed up for the IB Remind, please do so. Sixth and seventh grade families please note we have already offered 4 hours of service through service learning opportunities and we would love to see more students take advantage of those opportunities. Teachers shared the link and we shared the information through Remind as well. Multiple opportunities were posted this week as well for happenings around our community and they fill up fast. The directions for Remind and all codes can be found at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the service as action tab and for 8th grade under the community project tab. You should be able to view your child's mid-quarter service submissions in Powerschool. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Attention car-riders. Please be reminded to not block any driveways, especially those of our community members. It is important that we don’t block driveways of community members to avoid them involving law enforcement.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/2/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
It’s hard to believe, but we have reached the middle of first quarter! Now is a great time to go in and check student progress in Powerschool. Students who currently have a D or F in any class will bring home a printed progress report for you to sign.
EOG reading scores from last year are now available in Powerschool for families to review. Be sure to email susan.stone@cms.k12.nc.us if you need support in accessing Powerschool. Instructions on how to find the scores are available under announcements on our website.
Congratulations to our football team, our volleyball team, and our softball teams for their wins this past week. Next week, golf has a match at Sunset Hills, volleyball and softball are away on Monday and football is away on Tuesday .
Attention 6th and 7th grade families If you have not yet signed up for the IB Remind, please do so. Sixth and seventh grade families please note we have already offered 4 hours of service through service learning opportunities and we would love to see more students take advantage of those opportunities. Teachers shared the link and we shared the information through Remind as well. Multiple opportunities were posted this week as well for happenings around our community and they fill up fast. The directions for Remind and all codes can be found at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the service as action tab and for 8th grade under the community project tab. You should be able to view your child's mid-quarter service submissions in Powerschool. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Please know that Wednesday, October 6th, will be an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time.
Cookie dough delivery is this Thursday, October 7th. Students selling 5 items or less will be instructed to go to the lobby to pick up their order during the school day. Larger orders must be picked up by an adult between 4pm and 6pm on October 7th.. If your child is absent that day, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up your order. Items can not be refrigerated overnight at the school and are subject to being discarded.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/25/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
EOG reading scores from last year are now available in Powerschool for families to review. Be sure to email susan.stone@cms.k12.nc.us if you need support in accessing Powerschool.
IB compacts went home last week. It was a purple paper explaining the agreements students make when attending an IB magnet school. It should be signed and returned to the homebase teacher.
Attention families of sixth and seventh graders. Please check the IB website at www.bit.ly/ibpiemdont to find links to the current service as action reflections forms and REMIND codes. If you have not yet signed up for the IB Remind group, please do so - you do not want to miss out on opportunities and announcements
Attention families of eighth graders - all students received their community project supervisor and should have emailed the staff member they will be working with on the project and shared their process journal with their supervisor.
If you have any questions regarding anything IB please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
This upcoming week, our volleyball and softball teams are home on Monday. Football is home on Wednesday. Golf also has a home match next week. Please know for our home games, students are not permitted to stay afterschool. If they would like to attend the game, they must leave and return with a parent or guardian who will attend the game with them. All visitors should wear masks if less than 6 feet apart outside and we could use your support in reminding our students of this rule.
Attention parents/guardians of car riders: Please be sure to drop your child off before 9:15 am. After 9:15, the car lot doors will be closed. Students will need to check in at the main office and get a pass to class. Additionally, students who are walkers, and/or not dropped off in the lot, need to walk down to the crosswalk to cross over 10th Street for their safety. Please do not load or unload cars on 10th Street but rather pull into the lot as this is a safety concern for both the students and for other cars driving on 10th Street.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/18/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our football team for their win this past week and to our golf team who tied in their match. This upcoming week, our softball team is away on Thursday. Football is home on Wednesday. Please know for our home games, students are not permitted to stay afterschool. If they would like to attend the game, they must leave and return with a parent or guardian. All visitors should wear masks if less than 6 feet apart outside and we could use your support in reminding our students of this rule.
Thank you to our PTSA and all those who helped support our cookie dough fundraiser! The cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 7th.
As a friendly reminder, in order to keep everyone at our school safe, please do not send your student if they do not feel well for any reason especially if they have any of the following symptoms: fever 100.4 degrees or higher, chills, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, or new loss of taste or smell. They will be marked excused due to illness, just notify the office or send in any medical notes for it to be coded properly in Powerschool. If you have any questions related to COVID testing or return dates after illnesses you can reach out to our school nurse, Ms. Cherry.
For all 7th grade parents, the CMS exclusion date is coming up on September 27th so please turn in your 7th grade immunizations if you haven’t already done so. They should have records of both a Tdap and an MCV vaccine.
Remember fall pictures will be held on Thursday, September 23rd. The makeup date is September 28th.
Attention parents/guardians of morning car riders: Please be sure to drop your child off before 9:15 am. Starting Monday, after 9:15, the car lot doors will be closed, and students will need to check in at the main office and get a pass to class. Additionally, students who are walkers, and/or not dropped off in the lot, need to walk down to the crosswalk to cross over 10th street for their safety. Lastly, when possible, please pull up as far as you can in the lot so we can get more cars in off the street at a time. Thank you for your help with this safety concern.
Last, but not least, we want to remind all of our students that we are caring, principled learners at Piedmont. We hope no one gets involved in any vandalism of school property and that all of our students make good decisions and respect our staff and our building. Please talk with your students about this and encourage them to report to an adult if they see any damage or vandalism at school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/11/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Don’t forget about our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser. This is the last weekend to sell cookie dough. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! We will be selling cookie dough until this Monday, September 13th. Online ordering is available at fundshoppe.com The cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 7th.
In compliance with the Office of Civil Rights directives, CMS has developed age-appropriate lessons for all K-12 students on the following mandated topics: sexual and gender-based harassment, consequences of harassment, steps to take if harassed, encouragement to report harassment, and safe strategies for bystanders. Teachers will be presenting these lessons to students during 6th block on Monday, September 13th. Families may review these lessons at https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/titleix/Pages/documents.aspx. If you prefer your student not participate in these lessons, please be sure to complete and return the opt-out form which was sent home last week or email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us no later than Monday by noon.
Our students will be MAP testing this upcoming week with reading on Wednesday and math on Friday.
Please note that there is no school on Thursday, September 16th.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Our first meeting will be Monday, October 4th at 8:00 via Zoom.
Thank you for your continued support with our students and their mask-wearing. As a reminder, it is essential for everyone on campus to wear their mask properly to avoid illness and/or quarantining due to exposure. While outside, students should also be wearing masks if they are less than 6 feet apart from each other.
Good luck to our volleyball, softball, football and golf teams on their games and matches this upcoming week - all teams are away.
Save the date for fall pictures which will be held on Thursday, September 23rd.
Last, but not least, let us pause on this 20th anniversary of 9/11 to thank all first responders, think of those who were lost and those who lost loved ones, and hug our own families just a little bit tighter.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/4/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Students have had the opportunity to sign up for clubs. These clubs are held during school hours each Monday during 6th block. The sign-up link is still live and available until the end of the day Tuesday. https://bit.ly/clubs2122sem1
Don’t forget about our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! Also, this weekend only, any student who registers online and sends 7 texts and 7 emails will get free Takis next week. We will be selling cookie dough until September 13th. Online ordering is available at fundshoppe.com The cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 7th.
Please remember that school starts at 9:15 and students can't be dropped off before 8:45. Also, we are unable to do early dismissals after 3:30 each day. We appreciate your support of our staff who is out there helping direct you into and out of our parkings lots. And, thank you, too, for not blocking any driveways.
Thank you for your continued support with our students and their mask-wearing. As a reminder, it is essential for everyone on campus to wear their mask properly to avoid illness and/or quarantining due to exposure. While outside, students should also be wearing masks if they are less than 6 feet apart from each other.
One final reminder. There is no school on Monday due to the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see everyone again on Tuesday.
Weekly Update 8/28/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you for all your support and patience as we worked together to begin school this past week. We are so proud of our students and it was great to see them back on campus.
We kicked off our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser yesterday and your child received a packet from their homebase teacher. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! This is the main fundraiser for our school and we cannot make it happen without your support. We will be selling cookie dough for the next two weeks with all paper order forms due back at school on September 13th. Online ordering will be available at fundshoppe.com The cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 7th.
Please be sure to check out our IB webpage at http://bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find updated information regarding service as action and the 8th grade community project. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any service as action questions.
Please remember that school starts at 9:15 and students can't be dropped off before 8:45. Also, we are unable to do early dismissals after 3:30 each day. We appreciate your support of our staff who is out there helping direct you into and out of our parkings lots. And, thank you, too, for not blocking any driveways.
Don’t forget we have a drive through Covid vaccine clinic here in our parking lot until noon today. Vaccines are free and available to anyone ages 12 and up. We will also have a balloon release outside tonight at 6:00 p.m. in memory of Officer Rorie.
Finally, please know I have a lot of important dates and reminders each week to share with you, so please check my webpage or our Facebook page for a transcript of these recordings if you don't catch any of this info. Thank you for joining us this school year - it's going to be a great one. Have a great weekend.
Night Before School 8/25/21
Good afternoon Piedmont families. I’m calling with a few quick reminders before our first day of school tomorrow.
All students should report in-person tomorrow beginning at 8:45 a.m. There is a map of our car-rider procedures located on our website for your reference.
Please remember students cannot be dropped off before 8:45 a.m unless they are enrolled in the Before School Enrichment Program.
Beginning at 8:45, students will be permitted to go to breakfast or homebase. Student schedules are available in Powerschool, so students should make sure they know their homebase teacher. We’ll have printed copies of schedules available in homebase.
Students riding the bus should be at their stop early - bus stops can run up to 10 minutes before the indicated time. Call the CMS transportation department at (980)343-6715 with any questions.
For dismissal, we ask that any car-riders put their four way flashers on while waiting in line so we know you are a part of our traffic. Please be very careful to not block any driveways including those of our neighbors and those for our buses. Also, please be sure your child knows how they will be getting home tomorrow so we can dismiss as efficiently as possible.
Remember all students MUST wear masks indoors at all times unless eating in the cafeteria or outdoors during Healthy Kids time. It is essential that students follow this guidance so they can avoid being quarantined if there is a positive case of COVID. We will be holding a drive-through COVID vaccine clinic this Saturday morning from 9 - noon for anyone aged 12 or older.
Be sure to get a good night of sleep tonight and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning so you’re ready to get back to school.
We are looking forward to seeing our students tomorrow morning! Have a good evening.
Weekly Update 8/21/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
First, I’d like to share some really exciting news with you. Piedmont was just recertified as a Magnet Schools of America Nationally Certified - Demonstration School! Five years ago we were one of the first ten schools in the nation to receive this recognition and now we are one of the first schools to go through and earn the recertification status. And, we did it with a perfect score! Thank you to all of our staff, students, and families who made this recognition possible.
It was so great to see everyone at our Open House earlier this week. If you did not get a chance to attend, be sure to check out our virtual map located on our website which has welcome videos from each of our staff members.
Attention NCVPS students. You should have received an email from Ms. Austin in your student email account with important log-in and passcode information. Please be sure to look for that as NCVPS teachers will start communicating info on Monday.
Bus information has been mailed and should arrive to you any day now. This mailing also includes a welcome letter, school calendar, and information from our PTSA.
There will be a Covid vaccine drive through event in our parking lot next Saturday, August 28th, between 9 am and 12 pm for anyone ages 12 and up.
The Belmont Community Development Center will have free school supplies available while supplies last on August 23rd between 12:30 and 4 at the Belmont Center at 700 Parkwood Avenue.
Attention 7th and 8th graders. Tryouts for fall sports will start on the second day of school (August 26th). Fall sports include football, volleyball, softball, and golf. Student-Athlete Participation Packets need to be fully completed and handed in BEFORE tryouts begin, including an up-to-date physical which needs to be signed by your doctor. Packets can be found on cmsathleticzone.com and on the Piedmont Website.
Don’t forget to finish your summer reading project and practice your math facts!
We are so excited to see our students this upcoming Wednesday, August 25th, for the first day of school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/14/21 (Summer Update #3)
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Schedules have been completed and will be available for students to view in Powerschool on Monday, August 16th. Additionally, students will receive a phone call from their homebase teacher some time next week. If you need help accessing Powerschool, please email Susan Stone next week at susan.stone@cms.k12.nc.us.
We will be hosting an in-person Open House on Thursday, August 19th. This is a drop-in style program where you will be able to walk the building and meet your child's teachers. In order to help us with social distancing and parking, please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
We will also have a virtual recording of all of our staff made available at 2:00 that afternoon for those of you who are unable to attend during your scheduled time.
Bus information has been mailed and should arrive to you later next week. This mailing also includes a welcome letter, school calendar, and information from our PTSA.
CMS will host its next vaccine clinic for staff and students, ages 12 and older, on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the CMS Education Center, 4221 Stuart Andrew Blvd., Charlotte. Staff and eligible students may attend the event on a walk-in basis anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. CMS encourages everyone to become vaccinated to protect our school community against the transmission of COVID-19 and other severe illnesses.
Supply lists are available on our website. On the left hand side of the page, scroll down to the welcome letters tab. Supply lists are embedded in the grade level welcome letters.
Attention 7th and 8th graders. Tryouts for fall sports will start on the second day of school (August 26th). Fall sports include football, volleyball, softball, and golf. Student-Athlete Participation Packets need to be fully completed and handed in BEFORE tryouts begin, including an up-to-date physical which needs to be signed by your doctor. Packets can be found on cmsathleticzone.com and on the Piedmont Website.
Don’t forget to work on your summer reading project and practice your math facts!
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Summer Updates 8/7/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with some additional summer updates.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they are not complete or accurate yet. I will send another message soon to let you know when they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Supply lists are available on our website. On the left hand side of the page, scroll down to the welcome letters tab. Supply lists are embedded in the grade level welcome letters.
We will be hosting an in-person Open House on Thursday, August 19th. This is a drop-in style program where you will be able to walk the building and meet your child's teachers. In order to help us with social distancing and parking, please plan to attend sometime during your assigned time slot which has been determined by your last name:
8:30 - 10:00 A - F
10:00 - 11:30 G - M
11:30 - 1:00 N - Z
We will also have a virtual recording of all of our staff made available at 2:00 that afternoon for those of you who are unable to attend during your scheduled time.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for the year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above were placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above were placed into Math 1.
Attention 7th and 8th graders. Tryouts for fall sports will start on the second day of school (August 26th). Fall sports include football, volleyball, softball, and golf. Student-Athlete Participation Packets need to be fully completed and handed in BEFORE tryouts begin, including an up-to-date physical which needs to be signed by your doctor. Packets can be found on cmsathleticzone.com and on the Piedmont Website.
Attention all students. Cross-Country for Youth is a nationally recognized running organization for elementary and middle school students. CCFY provides students with character, nutrition, and social-emotional education training. The program begins on August 31st and runs through November 4. Please take a minute to check out the fantastic program. https://tinyurl.com/CCFY-Video Registration begins August 1st, more info at www.crosscountryforyouth.org.
Students can be working on service as action hours. For more information and to access our documentation forms, please reference our webpage at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
Attention 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Don’t forget to work on your summer reading project and practice your math facts!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Summer Updates 7/17/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with some quick summer updates. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.
Please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including EOG scores, MAP scores, the placement test, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 will receive an email from me next week outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review activities for math are also available on our website. We highly encourage all students to review and practice their math facts.
Students can also begin working on service as action hours. For more information and to access our documentation forms, please reference our webpage at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Someone is on campus every Monday through Thursday this summer between 9 and 3:00 for you to stop by and retrieve any items not picked up earlier including 8th grade certificates. Also, any library books or technology still out can also be returned during these times.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/22/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you so much for your support and patience with us this past week as we tested a large number of our students. Our students worked so hard and we are so proud of them. As a reminder, our 8th grade students still have their Science EOG this upcoming Monday, May 24th. Additionally, any Math 1 students will take their EOC, which is 20% of their final grade, on May 26th. Any 8th grade full remote students who haven’t requested and received an alternate testing date, should plan to join us on those days. Please reach out to me or Ms. Austin, our testing coordinator, with any questions.
Attention 8th grade families. We will be holding a virtual recognition ceremony this upcoming Friday, May 28th, at 10:00 a.m. (Zoom information to follow). We understand that students may wish to watch the ceremony from home with their families, so please note students will be marked present for the day if they log on to Zoom for their homebase/SEL time in the morning. Additionally, we invite ALL 8th graders to join us in a drive through ceremony to pick up your certificates and beadies, drop off your Chromebook if you still have it, and to wave farewell to your teachers on Tuesday, June 1st. In order to help with the flow of traffic, please plan to drive through at the following times:
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Adornato, Beckham, Mosher and Chandler’s homebases
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Reddig, Styles, Hon and Brown’s homebases
11a.m. - 12 p.m. SR, O'Neal, Henderson, and Page’s homebases
Any 6th and 7th grade full remote students still needing to turn their Chromebook or other items in, should plan to stop by the school on Tuesday, June 2nd between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
We are still selling yearbooks until June 10th. We are running out quickly. Here is the link if you’d like to purchase one: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052197/Piedmont-Open-Middle-School/2021-Yearbook/20200721041928310107/CATALOG_SHOP/.
Attention NCVPS students. You were enrolled in an online NCVPS course which means you received instruction from a teacher outside CMS who is not required to follow the CMS grading plan. The CMS grading plan states that for 2nd semester a student would not receive a grade lower than a 50% for any assignment. Please read the NCVPS Grade Review and Change Request Letter which was sent home this past week and will provide more details. If you had grades lower than 50% and you would like to request a review and possible adjustment, complete the Grade Change Form and return to Karen Gorman at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us by Tuesday, May 25th.
Attention rising 8th graders. Our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg, will host a Q&A session at 6:00 on Thursday, May 27 to discuss the community project and to give a few ideas to be working on over the summer. The Process Journal will not be released until the start of the school year when we have time to review the document with students in the I&S classes and supervisors are assigned, but Ms. Thornburg can advise anyone who needs assistance over the summer. https://cms-k12-nc-us.zoom.us/j/92574785985?pwd=NW5TdmZXZlFuNmRkek5PcGZmSWtWdz09
Covid-19 vaccines are now available for children aged 12 and over. Click here to find appointments available near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 5/15/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
All in-person students will be taking their EOGs on May 20th and 21st (8th graders will take their science EOG on May 24th). Additionally, any Math 1 students will take their EOC, which is 20% of their final grade, on May 26th. Any full remote students who haven’t requested and received an alternate testing date, should plan to join us on the 20th and 21st. Please reach out to me or Ms. Austin, our testing coordinator, with any questions.
Take a break from cooking and support our school! Mark your calendar for the LAST Spirit Night of the school year on Tuesday, May 18 at Sweet Lew's BBQ, in the Belmont Neighborhood behind Piedmont. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors!
CMS is planning to hold BSEP and ASEP at PIedmont again during the 2021-2022 as long as our enrollment is high enough. If you are interested, please be sure to register at https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/asep/Pages/default.aspx.
Covid-19 vaccines are now available for children aged 12 and over. Click here to find appointments available near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 5/8/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 8th grade math teacher, Mr. O’Neal. He was just named one of 3 finalists in the state for the 2021 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching!
Thank you to our PTSA and our staff appreciation committee and chair, Ms. Kelly Clarkson, for their support this past week. We truly appreciate all the love and treats.
This upcoming Wednesday, all 7th and 8th graders will be taking the final portion of their World Language exam. This test can be taken remotely, so full remote students will not be reporting to campus on the 12th. If your child missed the first portion of the test this past week, please make sure to contact the World Language teacher to plan when they will makeup that portion of the test. Please note the test sessions must be taken in a specific order so it is essential that any makeup exams are done ASAP.
All in-person students will be taking their EOGs on May 20th and 21st (8th graders will take their science EOG on May 24th). Additionally, any Math 1 students will take their EOC, which is 20% of their final grade, on May 26th. Full remote students will be testing on campus and should have received communication from our testing coordinator, Ms. Austin, with further details if an alternate date was selected.
Be sure to come out this afternoon for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
CMS is planning to hold BSEP and ASEP at PIedmont again during the 2021-2022 as long as our enrollment is high enough. If you are interested, please be sure to register at https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/asep/Pages/default.aspx.
The application for IB Ambassadors for the 21-22 school year is open until Tuesday, May 11th. If you are interested in being an Ambassador for Piedmont, please fill out the form at www.bit.ly/IBAMBAPP21 You can also find the link on the IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the IB Ambassador tab. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg.
Please remember that grades will be closing soon as we began exams. Be sure to check Powerschool, encourage students to finish any makeup work, and reach out to teachers with any questions.
Last, but definitely not least, Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmothers, sisters, mother-in-laws, aunts…… I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 5/1/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Believe or not this school year is just about over. We are actually at mid quarter right now so it is important that students and families check Powerschool to make sure all grades and assignments are up to date. We will be closing grades soon as we begin the exam period so all makeup work is due ASAP. Please reach out to your teachers directly with any questions.
Congratulations to Mahip Sompura for winning First Place in a contest presented by the World Affairs Council of Charlotte and a partnership with the CMS Global Studies Dept. We are so proud of Mahip and his work on this project.
Congratulations to Akosua Mensah who finished third of all middle school bassoon players in the state at this year's Virtual All State Band Auditions this year.
We will be conducting the final round of MAP testing on this upcoming Wednesday, May 5th. It is important to note that since these tests are all diagnostic, there will be no makeup opportunities.
Be sure to come out Saturday, May 8th for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Attention parents of sixth and seventh grade students. All service hours were due yesterday. If you were not able to complete those hours, please contact Mrs. Thornburg as soon as possible. We have provided a lot of opportunities to complete these hours while maintaining safety during our time of mandated safe distancing. If you need support please let Mrs. Thornburg know.
The application for IB Ambassadors for the 21-22 school year will be posted and available at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the IB Ambassador tab and it will be shared via REMIND on Tuesday May 4th. and will be open through Tuesday May 11th.
All in-person students will be taking their EOGs on May 20th and 21st (8th graders will take their science EOG on May 24th). Additionally, any in-person Math 1 students will take their EOC, which is 20% of their final grade, on May 26th. Full remote students will be testing on campus. The deadline to request transportation for EOGs has passed, but please continue to let us know if you need an alternate date for testing. The deadline to request this is Monday, May 3rd.
CMS is planning to hold BSEP and ASEP at PIedmont again during the 2021-2022 as long as our enrollment is high enough. If you are interested, please be sure to register at https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/asep/Pages/default.aspx.
Last, but not least, we are still selling yearbooks for this school year! The cost is $21 and can be purchased at the link below. Sales will run until May 1st and the book will be available for pickup at Piedmont during a designated day in June. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052197/Piedmont-Open-Middle-School/2021-Yearbook/20200721041927540107/CATALOG_SHOP/
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 4/24/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Piedmont PTSA's SPRING "All Hands on Deck" Campaign has begun! Have YOU invested in your child and our amazing school? The PTSA's goal is to get more participation in the campaign, to help support our teachers, students, and campus. Donations of ANY amount - $5, $10, $50, $100- by Friday, April 30 will receive one entry per student to the raffle for great prizes, including $100 gift cards to Amazon and Lowes, and several restaurant gift cards. The PTSA will be collecting money outside of the entrance on Fridays April 30th, 8:45am-9:30am. In person donations will receive a pack of Skittles in addition to other incentives! Please go to www.piedmontAHOD.org for more details.
Just a reminder to the sixth and seventh grade families that all community service hours are due by Friday April 30th. Please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions regarding service hours.
We will have breakfast and lunch available for free from the cafeteria. Food deliveries and drop offs are not accepted. Students wishing to eat a school breakfast and/or lunch must bring their student ID with them. If they do not have their ID badge or forget their lunch, we will help get that for them.
We will be conducting the final round of MAP testing on this upcoming Wednesday, April 28 and the following Wednesday, May 5th. It is important to note that since these tests are all diagnostic, there will be no makeup opportunities.
All in-person students will be taking their EOGs on May 20th and 21st (8th graders will take their science EOG on May 24th). Additionally, any in-person Math 1 students will take their EOC, which is 20% of their final grade, on May 26th. Full remote students will be testing on campus. They will only return to campus on their assigned test dates. Further information will be shared with full remote families in a separate communication.
Don’t forget we’ll be here until noon today (Saturday) for any remote students to pick up their EOG workbooks and we have school pictures, for those who purchased them online, this Monday.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 4/17/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our PTSA and the membership chairperson, Ms. Natasha Miles, who were recently awarded the Bronze Acorn Award for increasing membership in our PTSA this year.
We now have math and reading EOG prep workbooks available for all of our students. In-person students will receive these books next week while on campus. Our remote students can stop by the school any time between 10:00 and 2:00 and we can hand them to you. Also, we will be at school on Saturday, April 24th, between 9 and noon for workbook pickup. If none of these days or times work for you, please reach out to me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us to make alternate arrangements.
Just a reminder to the sixth and seventh grade families all community service hours are due by Friday April 30th. Mrs. Thornburg and the math teachers are adding hours to PowerSchool daily. We are adding the responses to the 8th grade surveys as well. We appreciate your patience as we make these updates.
Next week is EARTH DAY (recognized on April 22nd). Students will receive a link on Tuesday during SEL to our Earth Day Slides Presentation that was created by our IB Ambassadors. Students in sixth and seventh grade can complete the questions at the end for service hours. There will be discussion in SEL that pair with the slides in SEL for all grade levels.
Attention 7th grade students. Please begin thinking about your Community Project focus for 8th grade. You will be receiving information on the Community Project process in the next couple of weeks. If there is a teacher you'd like to work with - reach out to him or her now through email. Save the email as evidence you have reached out already.
Attention sitting sixth and seventh grade students - the IB Ambassador application for the 21-22 school year will be available on Tuesday, May 4th. The link for this application will be posted on our website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and will be shared in REMIND.
If you have any questions about service hours or IB, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
Each morning, students will continue to receive the symptoms screener in their CMS student email account. They can complete the link through their email or access the screener on our website https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx. Additionally, we will have QR codes with the link available at the school. Only students physically attending school each day will need to complete the screener.
We will have breakfast and lunch available for free from the cafeteria. Food deliveries and drop offs are not accepted. Students wishing to eat a school breakfast and/or lunch must bring their student ID with them. If they do not have their ID badge or forget their lunch, we will help get that for them.
For our in-person students, please help us remind students that wearing headphones while in the hallways and cafeteria is not allowed. This is a safety concern.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 4/10/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, all students who have signed up for in-person learning or who were in-person learning and did not request a change will report to campus this upcoming Monday. Students will not need to complete a bus attestation form or have their temperature taken, however, students still need to complete the daily screener and show their results before entering the building. Students without a phone can complete the questions with staff before entering.
Each morning, students will receive the symptoms screener in their CMS student email account. They can complete the link through their email or access the screener on our website https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx. Additionally, we will have QR codes with the link available at the school. Only students physically attending school each day will need to complete the screener.
Please note all students must wear a mask when returning to campus and need to bring their Chromebook and charger with them each day. Additionally, all students will need to bring headphones or earbuds with them to use during synchronous instruction times. We also suggest bringing a water bottle to use throughout the day and a book and/or magazine to read if there are times of teacher absences or when work is completed.
We will have breakfast and lunch available from the cafeteria. Food deliveries are not accepted. Students wishing to eat a school breakfast and/or lunch must bring their student ID with them. If they do not have their ID badge, we will work to get them one as they arrive on campus.
For our in-person students, please help us remind students that wearing headphones while in the hallways and cafeteria is not allowed. This is a safety concern.
For those of you who will be car riders, a map of how our traffic flows is available on our website.
If you have any questions or concerns about the return to in-person learning versus remote instruction, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/31/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please join me in thanking our assistant principals and deans, Mr. Monismith, Mr. Kirkland, Ms. Austin and Mr. Egnot. Next week is National Assistant Principals Week and we want to be sure and thank them for all their hard work in supporting our school.
Also, next week is National School Librarian Week. Please join me in thanking our amazing school librarian, Ms. Newburger. To celebrate her, I encourage you to read a good book over break - I know that would make her so proud of all of us.
Congratulations to our students Mahip Sompura, Emma Gates, and Akosua Mensah. They will be competing in a district contest on Global Goals.
Congratulations to our student Emma Gates who placed first at the National Forensics Showdown last week!
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team who defeated both Randolph and Rea Farms at their competition today!
CMS is actively and urgently seeking substitute teachers to finish the 2020-21 school year as students are returning to in-person instruction on a more frequent basis. This is an essential role for schools to fill to provide students with a safe and productive finish to the school year. We have increased the number of daily positions available across many schools to assist with class coverage and other duties requiring student supervision. If you or someone you know is at least 21 years of age and has a high school diploma, you may be eligible to work as a non-certified substitute. If you are a former teacher, you may qualify as a certified substitute with additional compensation. Please visit the Human Resources Department page on the CMS website and click “Substitute Teacher Information” for more information.
To apply for a substitute position, go to the Careers page and click “Apply Now”. Apply to Non-Instructional/Support Services and apply to either Certified or Non-Certified substitute position. If you have not created an application with CMS, please create a username and password to start. You only have to complete the general information, drivers license information, teaching license (expired or active) if applicable, and include one reference. Thank you for considering becoming a CMS substitute teacher!
Don’t forget about Camp CMS which is a free, full day, six-week in-person summer program that will focus on reading, math, science and fun enrichment activities. Transportation will be provided for Camp CMS which will take place June 14 through July 29th. For additional details, please see the flyer posted on our webpage and social media platforms. If you are interested in Camp CMS for your child, please use the registration link provided on the flyer http://bit.ly/CampCMS. Registration is open March 29th through April 9th.
If you have any questions or concerns about the return to in-person learning versus remote instruction, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Last, but definitely not least, please remember that spring break begins tomorrow. We will return to instruction on Monday, April 12th. Have a wonderful, safe, relaxing, break.
Weekly Update 3/27/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Ms. Newburger and our Battle of the Books team, Reid Banerjee, Amaya Pompee, Elizabeth Sloan, and Emma Botzenmayer. They won all three rounds against South Charlotte earlier this week.
The PTSA is seeking parent involvement for some important roles next year. These are positions that do not require extensive time and would be a great way to get to know the school and other families at the school better! Please contact hollyboowood@gmail.com if you are willing to “lean in” to help keep Piedmont great!
Please know we are unable to accept food deliveries for students. Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year, so students who forget their lunch will be provided a cafeteria meal.
Remember, students in group A will report to campus this upcoming Monday and Tuesday. We will all work remotely on Wednesday. Then, school will be closed beginning Thursday, April 1st for spring break.
If you have any questions or concerns about the return to in-person learning versus remote instruction, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/20/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We appreciate your flexibility this past week as we welcomed adjusted groups of students and worked remotely two of the five days. We are so thankful to our students for their hard work and to our families for your support. As a reminder, our bell schedules are posted on our website.
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Congratulations to both our JV and Varsity Science Olympiad teams for having an incredible score of 35 points at the Regional Tournament last weekend! The team won 31 gold medals, 10 Silver medals, and 7 bronze medals. One team of 15 students will proceed to the State Tournament on April 24th!
Piedmont won all 3 rounds against Crestdale in Battle of the Books this past week. .Please join me in congratulating Elizabeth Sloan, Emma Botzenmayer, Amaya Pompee, and Reid Banerjee on their victory.
The PTSA is seeking parent involvement for some important roles next year. These are positions that do not require extensive time and would be a great way to get to know the school and other families at the school better! Please contact hollyboowood@gmail.com if you are willing to “lean in” to help keep Piedmont great!
Teacher Appreciation Committee Chair: This involves leading the organization of 3 events to support our teachers (back to school lunch, winter holiday lunch, and teacher appreciation week at the end of the year). Don’t fear! You will have help! This is a fun job and a great way to meet your child’s teachers!
Membership Chairperson: This role is for PTSA membership promotion to families, primarily during the fall semester. Our most recent membership chair will be staying on as Vice President and will be available for support.
Spirit Wear Chairperson: Organizes sales and distribution of Piedmont finery!
Nominations Chair: This role involves getting to know other parents throughout the year so that, in the spring, he/she can help fill PTSA positions for the following year.
Attention 8th grade families. All showcase presentations were due on Friday. Please reach out to Mrs. Thornburg with any questions. The Community Project Showcase 2021 Site will be available Monday, March 22nd. The link will be shared with all students Monday morning during SEL.
Once again, remember, students in group A will report to campus this upcoming Monday and Tuesday. Students in group B will report to campus on Thursday and Friday. We will all work remotely on Wednesday.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/13/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We had a great week welcoming our C rotation group students back to campus! Please be reminded that starting this Monday, we will now only have two groups: A and B. Group A will attend school on Monday and Tuesday. Group B will attend school on Thursday and Friday. All families should have received an automated message with the rotation group your student has been assigned to. We will all be working remotely on Wednesdays. Both our new bell schedule and our Wednesday schedule are posted on our website. Please note, we can not make changes to rotation groups.
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Calling all young men!! March DaDness 2021 will be held virtually on March 19, 2021 from 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm. This event welcomes our male students and their adult male chaperone (dad, uncle, grandfather or mentor). Registration opens March 8th and closes March 18th. We will have powerful and impactful speakers. The event includes competitive events and prizes. This is available to Piedmont male students and the significant adult male in their lives. You do not want to miss this!! The theme this year is Beyond the Pandemic (moving from surviving to thriving). Register at: Menofpiedmont@gmail.com.
Attention 6th and 7th grade students. Required service as action hours are due by Friday April 30th - 20 hours for 6th graders and 25 hours for 7th graders. If you need help getting hours visit our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and go to the Service as Action tab for details and suggestions.
8th Grade students should be completing their community projects. All links to the Showcase Slides are due to supervisors as soon as possible. Please communicate with your supervisor and reach out for help if it is needed. The Virtual Showcase for the Community Projects will be held during SEL during the week of March 22-26th. A link to the Showcase Site will be shared on Monday March 22nd. If you have any questions regarding IB please contact Mrs. Thornburg
Once again, remember, students in group A will report to campus this Monday and Tuesday. Students in group B will report to campus on Thursday and Friday. We will all work remotely on Wednesday.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/6/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We had a great week welcoming our B rotation group back to campus and look forward to seeing our C rotation group students this upcoming Monday, March 8th.
Attention afternoon car rider families. In order to help with traffic flow and directing, please turn on your four way flashers so we know you are a part of the car rider line. Also, please try not to block any entrances to our parking lot while in line to allow buses to get in and out.
On behalf of our PTSA, I would like to thank everyone who participated in our Ladies of Piedmont Self Love event which was conducted by Be Well Therapy. We hope it further enriched who you strive to become.
Calling all young men!! March DaDness 2021 registration opens March 8th and closes March 18th. We will have powerful and impactful speakers. The event includes competitive events and prizes. This is available to Piedmont male students and the significant adult male in their lives. You do not want to miss this!! The theme this year is Beyond the Pandemic (moving from surviving to thriving). Register at: Menofpiedmont@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar for restaurant take-out night to support the Piedmont PTSA this coming Tuesday. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors! March 9 is at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 205 S. Kings Drive. Please note, delivery is not part of the fundraiser--you must pick up your dinners to eat at home.
Attention 6th and 7th grade students. Required service as action hours are due by Friday April 30th - 20 hours for 6th graders and 25 hours for 7th graders. If you need help getting hours visit our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and go to the Service as Action tab for details and suggestions.
8th Grade students should be completing their community projects. All links to the Showcase Slides are due to supervisors as soon as possible. Please communicate with your supervisor and reach out for help if it is needed. The Virtual Showcase for the Community Projects will be held during SEL during the week of March 22-26th. A link to the Showcase Site will be shared on Monday March 22nd. If you have any questions regarding IB please contact Mrs. Thornburg
Mark Your Calendars - the annual Spring Campus Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, March 20th. There will be a sign-up genius posted through REMIND soon. Be on the lookout for it.
Once again, remember, students in group C will report to campus this Monday. I will be sending a reminder message with more details directly to this group on Sunday afternoon.
Also, there is NO SCHOOL this upcoming Friday for any of our students as it is a teacher workday.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 2/27/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We had a great week welcoming our A rotation group back to campus! We will see them again on March 15th. As a reminder, students in the B rotation group return to campus this upcoming Monday, March 1st. C rotation group returns the following week, March 8th. Full remote students will remain learning at home. All students will continue to follow the same bell schedule. An updated school calendar with rotation weeks noted is on our school website https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx.. Please note, changes in rotation weeks can not be made at this time.
Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, will be hosting an open forum discussion on Monday, March 1st for 8th grade families and then the same for 7th and 6th grade parents on Thursday, March 4th. Both events will begin at 6pm and will last approximately 30 minutes. The Zoom links are on the website www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the IB Matters tab.
Attention teachers of Ms. Lyons. We want to congratulate Ms. Lyons on her retirement. We are in the process of hiring a teacher to take her place and will keep you posted with our plans.
Congratulations to Piedmont’s Science Olympiad team for coming in 6th overall and earning 11 medals at the Kennedy Invitational last weekend!
Congratulations to the Battle of the Books team for their win over the Rea Farms Steam Middle School team. Our team includes Reid Banerjee, Emma Botzenmayer, Amaya Pompee, and Elizabeth Sloan. Piedmont won all three rounds of the contest! Battle of the Books members read 22 books this season. While we are not having an official CMS competition this year, we will continue to compete against other middle schools.
Congratulations to 7th grader Cameron Williams who recently competed in a Business Pitch Competition with the Thornhill Rites of Passage Foundation (TROPF). In this Shark-Tank like environment, eight young men in grades 7-9 pitched their business idea to a panel of CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Business Professionals for an opportunity to obtain a monetary reward and mentor.
Piedmont had three students complete the virtual CMS Honors Orchestra process and win seats in the ensemble! Congratulations to first violins Lucy Frost and Andrew Zhang and second violins Carrie Jenkins and Simon Ephraim.
Mark your calendar for restaurant take-out nights to support the Piedmont PTSA on the SECOND TUESDAY of every month. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors! March 9 is at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 205 S. Kings Drive, and April 13 will be at Chipotle at 239 S. Kings Drive Ste B. Please note, delivery is not part of the fundraiser--you must pick up your dinners to eat at home.
Once again, remember, students in group B will report to campus this Monday. I will be sending a reminder message with more details directly to this group on Sunday afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Udpate 2/20/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, our return to in-person learning will begin this Monday, February 22nd. Students in the A rotation group will return to campus Monday through Friday, with students in the B rotation group returning March 1st through March 5th, and C rotation group March 8th through March 12th. Full remote students will remain learning at home. All students will continue to follow the same bell schedule. An updated school calendar with rotation weeks noted is on our school website https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx.. Please note, changes in rotation weeks can not be made at this time.
Please note all students must wear a mask when returning to campus and need to bring their Chromebook and charger with them each day. Additionally, all students will need to bring headphones or earbuds with them to use during synchronous instruction times. We also suggest bringing a water bottle to use throughout the day and a book and/or magazine to read if there are times of teacher absences or when work is completed.
Students who ride the bus will need to complete a bus attestation form each week. A copy of this form was mailed home in December and is also available on our website. Additionally, we will have paper copies available in the main office.
Each morning, students will receive a symptoms screener in their CMS student email account. They can complete the link through their email or access the screener on our website https://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/piedmontMS/Pages/Default.aspx. Additionally, we will have QR codes with the link available at the school. Only students physically attending school each day will need to complete the screener.
We will have breakfast and lunch available from the cafeteria. Students wishing to eat a school breakfast and/or lunch must bring their student ID with them. If they do have not have their ID badge, we will work to get them one as they arrive on campus.
As a reminder, we have created a video to help students review procedures that we will be using on campus:
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Attention Piedmont Ladies! Don’t forget about our event this upcoming Thursday, February 25th at 6 pm. This is a virtual event hosted by Be Well Therapy LLC and your Piedmont PTSA. To register for this event, please send an email to- Ladiesofpiedmont@gmail.com. Registration closes February 24th...Hope you can join us!!
Once again, remember, students in group A will report to campus this Monday. I will be sending a reminder message with more details directly to this group on Sunday afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 2/13/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, our return to in-person learning will begin on Monday, February 22nd. Students in the A rotation group will return to campus that week Monday through Friday, with students in the B rotation group returning March 1st through March 5th, and C rotation group March 8th through March 12th.
Please note all students must wear a mask when returning to campus and need to bring their Chromebook and charger with them each day. Additionally, all students will need to bring headphones or earbuds with them to use during synchronous instruction times. We also suggest bringing a water bottle to use throughout the day.
We have created a video to help students review procedures that we will be using:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lNftKi23mT4ZpUIkDONeRCn9LCBCCZ8A/view?usp=sharing
Please note, we also have a school map now posted on our website and homebase teachers can review with students next week so students know where to go when in the building.
Congratulations to Mr. Forbis and band students Akousa Mensah, Daniel Rojas, and Sadie Walker. ALL THREE were selected for the South Central District of the North Carolina Bandmasters Association honors band event which begins today. Additionally, Akousa Mensah finished first chair in the district and has earned the privilege to audition for the NC state virtual honors band later this spring. Please join me in congratulating these students and their teacher!
Attention Piedmont Ladies! Join us on Thursday, February 25th at 6 pm for an evening centered on SELF-LOVE. Take part in fun activities and interactive conversations focused on the different ways we can love ourselves and others. We will have discussions on self-esteem, social and emotional wellness, how to truly love oneself, and showing love and care to others.
Breakout rooms will make this an engaging and interactive evening for all participants. This invitation is extended to our young ladies and the significant adult female in their lives (mom, aunt, grandmother, mentor, etc.). This is a virtual event hosted by Be Well Therapy LLC and your Piedmont PTSA. To register for this event, please send an email to- Ladiesofpiedmont@gmail.com. Registration opens February 14th and closes February 24th...Hope you can join us!!
We are still selling yearbooks for this school year! Sales will run until May 1st and the book will be available for pickup at Piedmont during a designated day in June. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052197/Piedmont-Open-Middle-School/2021-Yearbook/20200721041927540107/CATALOG_SHOP/
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 2/6/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, our return to in-person learning will begin on Monday, February 22nd. Students in the A rotation group will return to campus that week Monday through Friday, with students in the B rotation group returning March 1st through March 5th, and C rotation group March 8th through March 12th.
Please note all students must wear a mask when returning to campus and need to bring their charged Chromebook with them each day. We also suggest bringing a water bottle to use throughout the day.
We are still selling yearbooks for this school year! Although this has not been a traditional year of individual school portraits and activities, students had Zoom portraits taken last month in their homebase. The yearbook this year will consist of student zoom portraits, news/media articles about all of the events that have happened within the past year, blank scrapbook pages with guided questions that students can fill out about their own experiences, and a dedication to Officer Rorie. The cost is $21 and can be purchased at the link below. Sales will run until May 1st and the book will be available for pickup at Piedmont during a designated day in June. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1052197/Piedmont-Open-Middle-School/2021-Yearbook/20200721041927540107/CATALOG_SHOP/
We have a little food pantry in the front of our building and we are finding that it is very popular. If you have any non-perishable items you can donate please drop them into the pantry itself, or if it is full you can drop the donations off to the front office Monday - Friday between 9am and 2pm.
Last but not least, don´t forget you can support our PTSA by purchasing your dinner at Pure Pizza at 1911 Central Avenue this upcoming Tuesday, February 9th.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/30/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
A huge shout out and thank you goes to Mr. Milligan and our PTSA for making Piedmont´s Wall of Fame a reality. Be sure to check out the website for more information about our current inductees and how to nominate someone: https://bit.ly/piedmontwalloffame.
Attention 8th grade parents. There will be a Q&A session for parents on Monday Feb. 1st at 6:00 p.m. please join us if you can. You can find the link on our website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont and go to the IB Matters Tab.
Attention 6th and 7th Grade parents. There will be a Q&A session for parents on Thursday Feb. 4th at 6:00 p.m. you can find the link also on our website under the IB Matters Tab. www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont.
Mrs. Thornburg has been meeting with 6th and 7th grade classes to remind students of the many ways they can get their required service hours. You can see a list of activities on our IB Website and feel free to reach out to Mrs. Thornburg with questions.
We have a little food pantry in the front of our building and we are finding that it is very popular. If you have any non-perishable items you can donate please drop them into the pantry itself, or if it is full you can drop the donations off to the front office Monday - Friday between 9am and 2pm.
Mark your calendar for restaurant take-out nights to support the Piedmont PTSA on the SECOND TUESDAY of every month. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors! February 9 will be at Pure Pizza at 1911 Central Avenue, March 9 is at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 205 S. Kings Drive, and April 13 will be at Chipotle at 239 S. Kings Drive Ste B. Please note, delivery is not part of the fundraiser--you must pick up your dinners to eat at home.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/23/2021
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our orchestra teacher, Ms. Winegardner, who was just named Piedmont´s Teacher of the Year!
Attention TD/AIG students. There are some opportunities for students recently posted on the Piedmont Advanced Studies website. You can access the details under "Opportunities" at https://bit.ly/PiedmontAS. Be sure to reach out to Ms. Gorman, our academic facilitator, with any questions at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us.
Mark your calendar for restaurant take-out nights to support the Piedmont PTSA on the SECOND TUESDAY of every month. Feed your family and support Piedmont too. Please tell your friends and neighbors! February 9 will be at Pure Pizza at 1911 Central Avenue, March 9 is at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe, 205 S. Kings Drive, and April 13 will be at Chipotle at 239 S. Kings Drive Ste B. Please note, delivery is not part of the fundraiser--you must pick up your dinners to eat at home.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/16/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please note the Board of Education voted to move our in-person return date to February 22nd. Any in-person students will return during their assigned rotation week at that time. Additionally, please know that middle school sports have been cancelled for this school year.
Attention CTE students of Mr. Robinson. Those 7th and 8th grade classes will now be with Mr. Jamison for Fit for Life. More information about the 7th and 8th grade courses will be shared during the lessons with Mr. Jamison next week. All students should have access beginning Tuesday to Mr. Jamison’s Canvas course.
There is a new Service As Action Reflection form link for second semester. Go to www.bit.ly/saaform3 to log any hours you may have completed over winter break and going forward in Semester 2. All hours for sixth and seventh grade students are due Friday, April 30th. 6th graders need 20 hours for the year and 7th graders need 25. There are so many ways students can earn hours and stay safe. Check out our website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find ideas. If you have any IB questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention 7th graders. The deadline for NJHS applications is January 30th. The application is available on our website. Please email Ms. Grossman at cg.heitnergrossman@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Last but not least, please know there is no school on Monday. Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/9/21
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, our return to in-person learning will begin on Tuesday, January 19th. Students in the A rotation group will return to campus that week Tuesday through Friday, with students in the B rotation group returning January 25th through January 29th, and C rotation group February 1st through February 5th. The most recent calendar is posted on our website for your reference.
There is a new Service As Action Reflection form link for second semester. Go to www.bit.ly/saaform3 to log any hours you may have completed over winter break and going forward in Semester 2. All hours for sixth and seventh grade students are due Friday April 30th. 6th graders need 20 hours for the year and 7th graders need 25. There are so many ways students can earn hours and stay safe. Check out our website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find ideas.
The 8th Grade Community Project deadlines have been extended. The updated calendar is on the IB website and a slide show with details on the showcase can be found on the Canvas pages of the 8th grade Social Studies teachers. This process was reviewed with all 8th grade students before the break.
Lots of service opportunities have been shared this week through REMIND. If you have not yet joined a REMIND group for service opportunities and IB announcements, please do so as soon as possible. You can find the links and instructions for joining on our IB website under the Service as Action tab.
This Saturday two of our 8th students, Vaughn and Rafael Reed, will be placing a Little Food Pantry in front of our school. If you would like to help us fill the pantry please drop by the school and just add your items to this pantry. Only nonperishable goods should go in this pantry. Thank you for helping us support our community in need of food.
If you have any IB questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention 7th graders. The deadline for NJHS applications is January 30th. The application is available on our website. Please email Ms. Grossman at cg.heitnergrossman@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Attention 8th graders. We have a few openings in our A day Piano class with Mr. Forbis. Students do not need any experience and we will provide all materials including a keyboard to borrow. If you are interested please e-mail Mr. Monismith or Ms. Case so they can look at making a schedule change.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 12/21/2020 (final message for 2020!)
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your final weekly update for 2020.
A mailing has been sent to you which includes important information regarding our return to in-person learning in mid-January including bus stop information. Additionally, your student’s rotation group is noted on the address label of the envelope (D signifies full remote). Please be sure to reach out to me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Drop off your new or gently-used books outside of Piedmont through December 23! There will be accessible donation bins outside of the entrance from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please bring books for ages 0 - high school. All books will be donated to the organization Promising Pages!
Attention 7th graders. The deadline for NJHS applications is January 30th. The application is available on our website. Please email Ms. Grossman at cg.heitnergrossman@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Last but not least, don’t forget school will be closed starting tomorrow for the winter break. We return to online class on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. When we return to school, we will be modifying our bell schedule slightly with SEL beginning at 9:15.
Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2021!
Weekly Update 12/19/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Ms. Sizoo-Roberson. Ms. S-R was just named the regional teacher of the year and will be moving on to the state competition!!!! We are so excited for Ms. S-R and proud to call her a Piedmont teacher. Good luck, Ms. S-R!
Thank you to our PTSA and all our parent volunteers for providing lunch to our staff yesterday. It was a much appreciated treat for us all.
I am sad to announce that Mr. McGill, our art teacher, will be leaving Piedmont, but I am thrilled to announce that Miss Celine Aquino will be joining us in January to take over our art classes.
Attention 8th grade families. Remember the first round lottery for the 2021 - 2022 school year has been extended through December 21st. If you have any questions, please reach out to schoolchoice@cms.k12.nc.us .
Drop off your new or gently-used books at Piedmont from December 18-23! There will be accessible donation bins outside of the entrance from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please bring books for ages 0 - high school. All books will be donated to the organization Promising Pages!
Attention 7th graders. The deadline for NJHS applications is January 30th. The application is available on our website. Please email Ms. Grossman at cg.heitnergrossman@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Please know we DO have school on Monday. Students should be logging in during SEL/Homebase time for attendance and will receive further information on a service as action activity for the day.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 12/12/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! Team A took 1st place overall and Team B took 10th place overall at their virtual competition last weekend. The team earned 26 medals in all at this tournament!! We are so proud of all of our students and coaches.
Please note, the Board of Education voted earlier this week to move our return to in-person learning date to January 19th. Students in the A week rotation group will return the week of January 19th, B students will return the week of January 25th, and C week will return the week of February 1st. You will receive a mailing before the holiday break with important information which will include bus information.
Attention 8th grade families. The magnet school first round lottery for the 2021 - 2022 school year has been extended through December 21st. if you have any questions, please reach out to schoolchoice@cms.k12.nc.us .
We are continuing to collect gently used or new coats for Steve’s Coats for Kids and also new, unwrapped toys and books through next week. Any donations can be dropped off at the lobby of school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 12/5/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
The Scholastic Book Fair is open now through December 7. You can access the online store at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1. We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
This is the LAST WEEK for donations to our PTSA's All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign to be entered into our raffle for great prizes. Please donate by Friday, Dec 11. Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
The magnet school lottery for the 2021 - 2022 school year is now open. Letters with pin information are being mailed by the magnet office directly to students’ homes. Please know the lottery is NOT first come, first serve but if you do want information about your student’s pin number before the letter arrives or if you have any questions, please reach out to schoolchoice@cms.k12.nc.us .
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/28/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, families can continue to make changes to in-person versus remote learning for 2nd semester by emailing me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Please know the deadline to make any changes is November 30th. You will also need to complete the survey from the district regarding transportation:
https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA35U5UWg6QiwTP
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. Features include:
Piedmont’s own online store, with a large selection of titles, at the right price points
A Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
The fair is open now through December 7. You can access the online store at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool1. We can’t wait to “see” you at the Fair!
Remember to help support our PTSA with our All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign. Any donation made by Friday, December 11 will enter you into the raffle. Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/21/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
As a reminder, families can continue to make changes to in-person versus remote learning for 2nd semester by emailing me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Please know the deadline to make any changes is November 30th. You will also need to complete the survey from the district regarding transportation:
https://wearecms.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA35U5UWg6QiwTP
We are now approximately half way through the second quarter, so it is a great time to check grades in Powerschool. Please remember that Powerschool, not Canvas, is the official grade. Be sure to reach out directly to your child’s teachers with any questions or feel free to contact the grade level counselor or administrator.
Remember to help support our PTSA with our All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign. Any donation made by Friday, December 11 will enter you into the raffle. Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
Last but not least, please remember there are only 2 days of school next week. Have a great weekend and safe and relaxing holiday break.
Weekly Update 11/14/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please note, the Board of Education voted this past week to delay our students’ return to in-person learning until January 5th. Families can continue to make changes to in-person versus remote learning for 2nd semester by emailing me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Please know the deadline to make any changes has been changed to November 30th.
Due to the recent changes in the return to in-person learning plan, the scheduled Zoom with me and mailing will be delayed until a future date to be determined.
Please encourage students to join us next week in celebrating Spirit Week! Each day, we have a plan to dress up for our Zoom meetings. Monday will be Jersey Day, Tuesday is Pajama Day, Wednesday is Hat Day, Thursday is Dress to Impress Day, and Friday is Piedmont Spirit Day!
Attention 6th and 7th grade students there is a new link for accessing the service reflection log. Go to www.bit.ly/saaform2 to submit your hours. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
If you have not yet signed up for the IB Remind for opportunities for service hours and announcements for the Community Projects please do so as soon as you can. The instructions and REMIND codes can be found on our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont then go to the Service as Action Tab. You can find the 8th grade remind codes under the Community Project tab.
We still have first quarter report cards and MAP scores available at the school. Please feel free to drop by any Monday through Friday between 9 and 2 to retrieve a copy.
The PTSA could still use your support with our All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign. Your donation of any amount by Friday, December 11 will give you an entry into a RAFFLE for valuable restaurant and store gift cards and Piedmont spirit wear! The class in each grade with the most participation will win coupons for free donuts at Duck Donuts! Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
Don’t forget students are able to check out books from our media center. Reach out to lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions. Any books that have been checked out this year or last, should be returned to the main office.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/7/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Ms. Sizoo-Robserson who was recently named a finalist for regional Teacher of the Year. Also, congratulations to Mr. Reddig who was recently awared the ASC Cato Lifetime Achievement in Teaching Award.
As a reminder, students will be returning in 3 rotation groups on Monday, November 23rd. Students in A group will report the week of November 23rd, students in B group will report the week of November 30th and students in C group will report the week of December 7th. Students in the full remote academy will remain at home unless you’d like to change to in-person learning for the 2nd semester. Please email me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Families will receive additional information about the return to school in a mailing which should be to you the week of November 16th. Additionally, I’ll be hosting an information session on November 17th at 6:00 p.m. More details, including Zoom information, to follow.
Please feel free to drop by any Monday through Friday between 9 and 2 to retrieve a copy of your student’s first quarter report card. In addition to report cards, we will also have printed MAP scores available for pickup.
The PTSA could still use your support with our All Hands on Deck fundraising campaign. Your donation of any amount by Friday, December 11 will give you an entry into a RAFFLE for valuable restaurant and store gift cards and Piedmont spirit wear! The class in each grade with the most participation will win coupons for free donuts at Duck Donuts! Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
Last but not least, Happy Veterans’ Day to all our Piedmont family members who are veterans including our very own Ms. Brown and Mr. Miller.
Have a great weekend and remember no school this upcoming Wednesday.
Weekly Update 10/31/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please feel free to drop by any Monday through Friday between 9 and 2 to retrieve a copy of your student’s first quarter report card. In addition to report cards, we will also have printed MAP scores available for pickup.
Attention 8th grade parents - there will be a Q&A Zoom on Monday night at 6pm. This month's topic is "School/Choice and the CMS Lottery" we will also have updates regarding the 8th grade Community Project. You can find all the ZOOM information on our IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont under the IB Matters tab.
Attention 6th and 7th grade parents - there will be a Q&A Zoom for you on Thursday Nov. 5th at 6pm. Our topic is "How to navigate virtual learning" we will discuss Powerschool vs. Canvas and Service as Action requirements.
8th grade students should now be working on Objective C of their process journals. The next supervisor meeting will be on Tuesday Nov. 10th. There will be no SEL that day for students so that all staff members are available to work with their 8th grade mentees.
There will be a new log for documenting service as action hours starting Monday. Your child should log all activities completed between June 10,2020 and Nov.1, 2020 by Sunday. The new log (Google form) will be available on Monday November 2nd. If you have any questions please reach out to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
It is time to get All Hands on Deck! Our PTSA is starting the campaign early this year to get the biggest impact. Your donation of any amount by Friday, December 11 will give you an entry into a RAFFLE for valuable restaurant and store gift cards and Piedmont spirit wear! The class in each grade with the most participation will win coupons for free donuts at Duck Donuts! Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
If you need assistance getting food for your family at this time please let us know. CMS is offering meals for families and you can find the details at www.bit.ly/cmsMEALS. If you cannot pick up the meals at our EASTWAY Middle school site between 10:30 and 12:30 on Wednesdays and can't be available for bus delivery of your meal bundles, please let us know by completing this Google link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYnsj3NtAuXW-bOQrzZLlXurXdbQ0gf5kWxwekxCURbgmrVg/viewform.
Voting is one of our most cherished American rights. We can lead by example on civic participation for our students by voting on Election Day, Tuesday November 3. Please note there is NO school that day.
Last, but not least, don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour tonight.
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/24/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please know we will not be sending report cards home this quarter, however, we can print a copy upon request and have it available at the school for you. Please feel free to drop by any Monday through Friday between 9 and 2 to retrieve a copy. Otherwise, all grades are available in Powerschool. In addition to report cards, we will also have printed MAP scores available for pickup.
The PTSA would like to thank all those who have joined. We are excited to partner with you as we work toward our mission to make every child's potential a reality. The membership raffle was held, and the winners are as follows:
Jeff Sinn- Panther’s gift basket
Teagan Lynch- Bonefish Grill gift card
Elizabeth Burgess- Amazon gift card
Lexi Frost- Academy Sports gift card
Reid Banerjee- Target gift card
Faculty Bonus Winner- Lisa Newburger- Noble Smoke Restaurant gift card
Congratulations to all our PTSA membership raffle winners! And, it’s never too late to join. Go to piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/dues to sign up.
It is time to get All Hands on Deck! Our PTSA is starting the campaign early this year to get the biggest impact. We are raising money for:
Improvements to outdoor spaces: new bleachers, shelters, and tables
New outdoor volleyball court
Landscaping improvements including the field
8th Grade honorary gift
Staff appreciation and teacher supplies
Teacher professional development and more!
Your donation of any amount BY FRIDAY, December 11 will give you an entry into a RAFFLE for valuable restaurant and store gift cards and Piedmont spirit wear! The class in each grade with the most participation will win coupons for free donuts at Duck Donuts! Check out our fundraising website for more details: www.piedmontahod.org.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team! At their recent virtual competition, our Team A placed 11th overall and Team B placed 17th overall. This was the first competition where everyone competed online and learned new ways of communicating with partners. We earned 8 medals and want to congratulate Reid and Vanessa for placing 1st in Game On, Laasya T and Rishi for their 2nd place in Road Scholars, Emma and Ritika for placing 3rd in Crimebusters, Krish and Emma for placing 5th in Water Quality, Ayden and Caroline for their 6th place in Food Science, Aretha and Ritika for placing 6th in Disease Detectives, Juliet and Anya for placing 8th in Meteorology, and Juliet and Sami for placing 9th in Machines!We are so proud of these hard-working students and coaches!
If you need assistance getting food for your family at this time please let us know. CMS is offering meals for families and you can find the details at www.bit.ly/cmsMEALS. If you cannot pick up the meals at our EASTWAY Middle school site between 10:30 and 12:30 on Wednesdays and can't be available for bus delivery of your meal bundles, please let us know by completing this Google link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYnsj3NtAuXW-bOQrzZLlXurXdbQ0gf5kWxwekxCURbgmrVg/viewform.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/17/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
It’s hard to believe the end of the first quarter is here! Powerschool will be down for maintenance this weekend, but be sure to check on Monday and let teachers, grade level administrators, or counselors know of any concerns.
If you need assistance getting food for your family at this time please let us know. CMS is offering meals for families and you can find the details at www.bit.ly/cmsMEALS. If you cannot pick up the meals at our EASTWAY Middle school site between 10:30 and 12:30 on Wednesdays and can't be available for bus delivery of your meal bundles, please let us know by completing this Google link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYnsj3NtAuXW-bOQrzZLlXurXdbQ0gf5kWxwekxCURbgmrVg/viewform.
Thank you to all our families who have joined the PTSA! If you haven’t, it’s still not too late. Go directly to the following website: piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/dues. The dues are $10/person and we truly appreciate the support.
Students have had the chance to put library books on hold. If they’ve put any on hold, we have them available in the lobby for pickup Monday through Friday between 9 and 2. Email lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
There is NO school on Monday, but we’ll be back on campus Tuesday for materials pickup. Any 7th graders who haven’t picked up their math workbooks should come by between 9 and 2.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/10/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
It’s hard to believe the end of the first quarter is upon us! Students will be taking quarterly exams this upcoming week and should also be reviewing grades in Powerschool. Be sure to reach out to your teachers, your counselor, or your grade level administrator with any questions or concerns.
Calling all burrito lovers! Stop by the Chipotle at 239 S Kings Dr Ste B in Charlotte for our PTSA fundraiser on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. We're raising money to support our school, so just download a flyer from the link in this email or on our Facebook page or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the PTSA! When ordering online on Sunday, enter the code GHDZGFN in the promo field. Thanks for your support of our PTSA!
If you haven’t joined the PTSA already, we encourage you to do so. Go directly to the following website: piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/dues. The dues are $10/person. If you join by 10/16, you will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of our 5 fabulous prizes!
So, don’t delay—join today!
Students have had the chance to put library books on hold. If they’ve put any on hold, we have them available in the lobby for pickup Monday through Friday between 9 and 2. Email lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Attention 7th graders. Don’t forget we need a copy of your vaccination records. You can fax them to the school at (980)343-5557 or email tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us.
Also, we’ll be here until noon today for 7th graders to pick up math workbooks. We’re here on campus for pickup every Monday through Friday between 9 and 2 if you can’t make it by this morning.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/3/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to 8th grader, Cassidy Gant, who was recently selected as a Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholar. To be selected for this prestigious scholarship is a profound achievement, and we are incredibly proud of Cassidy. More than 2,000 extremely talented students from across the country applied this year and she is one of only 50 students selected.
Congratulations to 6th grader, Claire Herrmann, who has been awarded a $500 music scholarship through the Jacob Titus Scholarship program in the Queen City.
In response to feedback, CMS is providing a community-friendly document to support parent, student and caregiver understanding about the district expected designations for instructional minutes across content areas and grade levels. The minutes represented on this document are guidelines for “Live” and “On Your Own” remote instruction. There may be times when a teaching and learning session runs long or ends early, but it should not exceed or fall below ten minutes of the indicated times unless there are extenuating circumstances communicated by your child’s school. These resources entitled Remote Learning Daily Minutes are located on the CMS website (www.cms.k12.nc.us). Click on Health and Wellness and then on the Remote Learning Daily Minutes link. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Attention all families. It is our desire that each and every family be a part of our PTSA.
Many of you have joined already and we are pleased with the current momentum. However, we won’t be satisfied until we reach our goal so we’re using this opportunity to encourage you to join if you have not done so already. Our theme for this year is “The Pirates Chest: Our Children, Our Treasure.” During these unprecedented times, our children need our support more than ever. The challenges of remote learning have called us to be more engaged parents, which is a good thing! Forming a strong partnership with our teachers and school leadership will help us stay better in tune with what’s going on and committed to a common goal—our children’s success. Joining is easy. Go directly to the following website: piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/dues. The dues are $10/person. If you join by 10/16, you will be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of our 5 fabulous prizes!
So, don’t delay—join today!
Calling all burrito lovers! Stop by the Chipotle at 239 S Kings Dr Ste B in Charlotte for our PTSA fundraiser on Sunday, October 11 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. We're raising money to support our school, so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the PTSA!
Students have had the chance to put library books on hold. If they’ve put any on hold, we have them available in the lobby for pickup Monday through Friday between 9 and 2. Email lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
Attention 7th graders. Don’t forget we need a copy of your vaccination records. You can fax them to the school at (980)343-5557 or email tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/26/2020
Good morning Piedmont. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I am thrilled to announce that Piedmont was just named a National Blue Ribbon School! Congratulations and thank you to all our staff, students, and families for all your hard work that made this award happen. It is truly an honor and I couldn’t be more proud or more thankful to each and every one of you.
Thank you for your help and support with MAP testing. Our students worked so hard and we are so proud of them. Once we have final scores and results, we will work on getting information to students and their families.
Please be sure to check your student’s Powerschool account for their grade reports. Once you have had a chance to view their grades, please complete our google form at http://bit.ly/progreport1 if you haven’t already done so.
Be sure to check the Piedmont IB Website at www.bit.ly/ibpiedmont frequently. If you have not yet signed up for your REMIND group please do so as soon as possible. Mrs. Thornburg frequently posts easy ways to get service hours and updates regarding the 8th Grade Community project. Information and REMIND codes can be found on the website. Check out the Peace Day tab on the webpage as well to see the video our 8th grade students created and shared with our school on Monday Sept. 21 to celebrate the International Day of Peace. Don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Thornburg with any questions or concerns.
Attention 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Please be reminded that there is no school on Monday. We will not be on campus to distribute technology or other resources either but will be back for distribution on Tuesday morning.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
MAP Updates/Reminders
Good evening Piedmont families.
As a reminder, this Thursday and Friday, we will be MAP testing (math will be on Thursday and reading will be on Friday). Under “Announcements” on the Piedmont webpage, you can find information about the test, how to log into the platform, and troubleshooting guides. We are working with the students this week on how to log in, but you can also have students go to check.nwea.org to verify that the test will run successfully on the computer they will use to test. If it is not, please reference the troubleshooting guides. If none of those solutions work, please reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us for further guidance.
The best way to prepare your child for the MAP test is to ensure that your child is well rested and has a quiet, distraction free area to test. The best thing about the MAP assessments is that there is nothing to study for. Your child will not know everything on the assessment - and that is perfectly okay! The goal is to see what each child is able to do independently so we can collect baseline data. These tests are used to help teachers determine what concepts to review and/or enrich for each student.
On Thursday and Friday morning, students will be expected to log in to their Homebase/SEL block at 8:45 as they normally do. Teachers will then take attendance and provide students with the needed passcodes and help-session Zoom links. Once students are provided with the test name and passcode, they will go to test.mapnwea.org. They do not use the app on their school chromebook—they must use the website. More instructions on how to access the website and login are located in the help folder.
There will be no live instruction but rather just assignments to work on in the afternoon on Thursday or Friday due to the MAP testing. The test will run until 11:30 (students with documented extra time will be allowed to continue testing). If students finish earlier than 11:30, they simply log off and work on any assignments for their classes.
Thank you for your support with MAP testing.
Weekly Update 9/19/2020
Good morning Piedmont. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Earlier this week, the Board of Education voted for students to return under Plan B later this fall. Our students will begin returning on Monday, November 23rd with students in Rotation A coming that week, students in Rotation B coming the week of November 30th and students in rotation C reporting the week of December 7th. All students who elected the full remote option will remain working at home through the end of the semester and will NOT report to school at those times. You should have received a letter outlining which group your student was assigned to early in September, however, if you are uncertain of which rotation, please contact us at the school.
It’s hard to believe but we are now half-way through the first quarter! Please be sure to check your student’s Powerschool account for their grade reports beginning Monday (Powerschool is down for maintenance this weekend). Once you have had a chance to view their grades, please complete our google form at http://bit.ly/progreport1.
This upcoming Thursday and Friday, we will be MAP testing. Under “Announcements” on the Piedmont webpage, you can find information about the test, how to log into the platform, and troubleshooting guides. We will work with the students next week on how to log in, but you can also have students go to check.nwea.org to verify that the test will run successfully on the computer they will use to test. If it is not, please reference the troubleshooting guides. If none of those solutions work, please reach out to Meredith Austin at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us for further guidance.
The best way to prepare your child for the MAP test is to ensure that your child is well rested and has a quiet, distraction free area to test. The best thing about the MAP assessments is that there is nothing to study for. Your child will not know everything on the assessment - and that is perfectly okay! The goal is to see what each child is able to do independently so we can collect baseline data. These tests are used to help teachers determine what concepts to review and/or enrich for each student.
Attention 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Thank you for all your help in making our PTSA cookie dough sale a success. If you had any items shipped to the school, we’ll be here on Tuesday between 12 and 4 for distribution. Please email piedmontptsa@gmail.com with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/12/2020
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough. Piedmont PTSA's COOKIE DOUGH online sale is in full swing! The sale ends on THIS Monday, Sept 14, so please register TODAY and send a few emails to family and friends.Register for the FUNdraiser online at www.fundshoppe.com with school code 2050, to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card! Sell items, and your child will win some great prizes! The class in each grade who sells the most items will get to watch their teacher teach on the roof of the school! If you order refrigerated items that are "shipped-to-school" a parent must be available for contactless pick-up at school on Tuesday Sept 22, 12pm-4pm. Visit www.PiedmontAHOD.org for more information about our fundraisers. Email piedmontptsa@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
Thank you.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Our first meeting will actually be this Monday, September 14th at 8:00 via Zoom. Email me if you are interested in serving and I can share the ZOOM link with you.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/5/2020
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough. Yes, it's that time of year again! We started our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser this past week. Register for the FUNdraiser online at www.fundshoppe.com with school code 2050, to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card! The sale ends on Monday, Sept 14. If you order refrigerated items that are "shipped-to-school" a parent or family member must be available for contactless pick-up at school on Tuesday Sept 22 from 12pm-4pm. For those who don't want to sell anything, but still want to support Piedmont's PTSA, please consider donating to our ALL HANDS ON DECK campaign where your tax deductible donation will go directly to our PTSA. Visit www.PiedmontAHOD.org for more information about our fundraiser or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com with any questions.
In compliance with the Office of Civil Rights directives, CMS has developed age-appropriate lessons for all K-12 students on the following mandated topics: sexual and gender-based harassment, consequences of harassment, steps to take if harassed, encouragement to report harassment, and safe strategies for bystanders. Teachers will be presenting these lessons to students during Homebase/SEL time the week of September 14th. Families may review these lessons at https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/titleix/Pages/documents.aspx. If you prefer your student not participate in these lessons, please be sure to complete and return the opt-out form which is available on our website (hard copies can be made available at the school, as well) no later than September 11th.
Don’t forget about these important links - Student handbook: http://bit.ly/piedmonthandbook,
club day registration which will close on Sunday: http://bit.ly/clubsem1, and our contact info link: https://bit.ly/piedmontcontactinfo.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/29/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
I have a few important links and websites for you and your student to begin reviewing. First, here is the link to our student handbook which contains several important documents related to policies and procedures: http://bit.ly/piedmonthandbook. Homebase teachers will be reviewing these documents with their students this upcoming week.
Next, our club day registration form is now open. We will be holding virtual clubs each Monday afternoon during our 6th block time. Be sure to have your student check out the options and let us know their top choices http://bit.ly/clubsem1.
As we work to make sure our contact information is accurate and up-to-date for this school year, we could use your help. Please complete this link https://bit.ly/piedmontcontactinfo, if you haven’t already done so, so we can verify that we have the correct information on file.
Please be sure to check out our IB webpage at http://bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find updated information regarding service as action and the 8th grade community project. Ms. Thornburg has added the REMIND Codes and the links for all the forms for all grade levels on this page. Reach out to her at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any service as action questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
2nd Week of School 8/24/2020
Good morning Piedmont! This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some morning announcements for our students.
Today is Monday, August 24th, a B day. All students should be up and ready to begin logging in to meet with their homebase teacher at 8:45.
Attention 6th grade students. I’m happy to announce that Mr. Brandenburg will be joining us this school year for 6th grade Social Studies. He will be taking over from Mr. Egnot today. We appreciate your patience as we work through uploading his information into Canvas.
Have a great day.
Weekly Update 8/22/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Thank you for all your support and patience as we worked together to begin school remotely this past week. We are so proud of our students and it was great to see so many of them online.
As we work to make sure our contact information is accurate and up-to-date for this school year, we could use your help. Please complete this link https://bit.ly/piedmontcontactinfo so we can verify that we have the correct information on file.
Please be sure to check out our IB webpage at http://bit.ly/ibpiedmont to find updated information regarding service as action and the 8th grade community project. Ms. Thornburg has added the REMIND Codes and the links for all the forms for all grade levels on this page. Reach out to her at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any service as action questions.
As a reminder, if a student is unable to log into live lessons due to device or connectivity issues, the family must inform the school so that additional considerations for accurately noting student daily attendance are utilized. Please reach out to the grade level administrator and/or counselor with this information.
As we work online, we want to be sure and note our school-wide expectations for our virtual meetings. All work is housed in Canvas so be sure to let us know if your student continues to need support with logging into Canvas. Students should use their own first and last name when joining online meetings. We would love for all of our students to have their cameras on so we can see our students and get to know the faces to put with the names.
We will be on campus each Monday morning between 9 and noon for materials pickup and technology exchange, if needed. For assistance outside of those hours, please be sure to reach out to me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a great school year!
Mid-Week Updates 8/18/2020
Good evening Piedmont families. I hope everyone has had a great 2nd day of school.
Thank you for your patience as we work to teach our students the proper links to access for instruction. Our ultimate goal is for all students to log in to Canvas during their scheduled class time and any Zoom or other platform links will be available and embedded there on the Canvas page. In the meantime, as we learn Canvas, students may be using direct links to Zoom meetings which have been shared by their teachers (6th graders were encouraged to create a Google Doc listing these links for themselves).
Please be sure to let us know if your student continues to need support with logging in to Canvas.
Also, please note the bell schedule is posted on our website. The times in Powerschool do not accurately reflect our Plan C bell schedule, however, teacher names should be accurate and in order of when students attend classes. Students will need to log in for instruction at the following times each day, unless otherwise directed by their teacher:
Homebase 8:45
1st block 9:30
2nd block 10:30
3rd block 12:30
4th block 1:30
5th block 2:30
6th block 3:30
Additionally, as a reminder, if a student is unable to log into live lessons due to device or connectivity issues, the family must inform the teacher or the school so that additional considerations for accurately noting student daily attendance are utilized.
As we work online, we want to be sure and note our school-wide expectations for our virtual meetings. Students should use their own first and last name when joining online meetings. We would love for all of our students to have their cameras on so we can see our students and get to know the faces to put with the names.
Thank you and have a great evening.
First Day of School Updates 8/17/2020
Good evening Piedmont families. What a day! It was so great to virtually see our students and interact with them.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as our team worked through the challenges presented by the technology issues that were caused by the state server. Continue to keep us posted if you have trouble logging in tomorrow morning.
I wanted to send a reminder that all students are expected to participate in synchronous instruction with their teachers and attendance will be noted. In the event that a student is unable to log into live lessons due to device or connectivity issues, the family must inform the teacher or the school so that additional considerations for accurately noting student daily attendance are utilized.
As we work online, we want to be sure and note our school-wide expectations for our virtual meetings. Students should use their own first and last name when joining online meetings. We would love for all of our students to have their cameras on so we can see our students and get to know the faces to put with the names.
Ultimately all work, including Zoom or other online links, will be loaded through Canvas so it is important for our students to continue working on learning to log-in and utilize Canvas.
Thank you for a great first day. I hope everyone rests up and is ready to get back to learning tomorrow. “See” everyone at 8:45!
Morning Announcements - First Day of School
Good morning Piedmont! This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some morning announcements for our students.
Today is Monday, August 17th, an A day. All students should be up and ready to begin the 2020-2021 school year. I know it is quite different from what we are used to, but we are going to work hard and work together to make it another great school year.
In just a few minutes, everyone should begin logging in to meet with their homebase teacher. If you’re not sure where to log-in, be sure to check out this link: https://bit.ly/piedmontday1.
Good luck to everyone and welcome back to school! Have a great day.
Night Before School Reminders
Good afternoon Piedmont families. I’m calling with a few quick reminders before our first day of school tomorrow. Please remember all students will be learning remotely and should be online at 8:45. If your student is not sure where to log-in, be sure to check out this link: https://bit.ly/piedmontday1.
We will be on campus between 9 and noon for students to pick up their technology or resources if they weren’t able to come by last week.
Be sure to get a good night of sleep tonight and eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow morning so you’re ready to get back to school.
We are looking forward to virtually seeing everyone in the morning! Have a good evening.
Weekly Update 8/15/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
We are excited to begin the new school year this Monday! Please note, all students will be working remotely and should log-in for instruction at 8:45 a.m. If your student is not sure where to log-in, be sure to check out this link: https://bit.ly/piedmontday1.
The daily schedule has been posted on our website and Facebook page and should have arrived to you earlier this week in the mail. Individual student schedules are available in Powerschool.
We will be on campus until noon today for you to drive through and pick up technology or materials. After that, we will be here each Monday morning between 9 and noon for materials pickup and technology exchange, if needed.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a great school year!
Open House Information
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some important information regarding our Open House tomorrow.
At 9:00 tomorrow morning, we will have an interactive map with videos posted on our webpage and Facebook page for you to view.
At 1:00 tomorrow afternoon, our teachers will be hosting information sessions virtually. You can access the Zoom links at https://bit.ly/piedmontopenhouse.
We hope you can join us tomorrow. Have a great evening.
Mid-Week Update 8/10/2020
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with some reminders and updates regarding our technology and materials distribution times.
We will be on campus the following times for you to drive through and pick up technology or materials:
Tuesday, August 11th 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15th 9:00 - noon
All students will need to report to school to pick up required materials which include ID badges, agendas, Chromebooks, and math workbooks in some cases.
Students may use their own device in place of the school Chromebook. Please continue to fill out this google form to help us prepare Chromebooks for students who do not have a CMS issued one or have a damaged CMS Chromebook that needs to be replaced.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBaDN_6YHs_onf5c8QHWMiZb3BrcRlcBT6yS4LNqQ9Fvd9pg/viewform
If you have any questions or concerns about technology please contact lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us Please note, if you have already filled out the form, we will have a device ready for pickup.
If you are unable to drive by during our designated times, we will be here each Monday morning between 9 and noon for materials pickup and technology exchange, if needed.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great week.
Weekly Update 8/8/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
All students will need to report to school next week to pick up required materials including math workbooks, ID badges, and Chromebooks (if they do not currently have one). Students may use their own device in place of the school Chromebook.
Please fill out this google form to help us prepare Chromebooks for students who do not have a CMS issued one or have a damaged CMS Chromebook that needs to be replaced.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBaDN_6YHs_onf5c8QHWMiZb3BrcRlcBT6yS4LNqQ9Fvd9pg/viewform
If you have any questions or concerns about technology please contact lisaa.newburger@cms.k12.nc.us
We will be on campus the following times for you to drive through and pick up technology or materials:
Tuesday, August 11th 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 12th 9:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 15th 9:00 - noon
After that, we will be here each Monday morning between 9 and noon for materials pickup and technology exchange, if needed.
Beginning August 17th, ALL students will operate on a remote learning schedule. The daily schedule has been posted on our website and Facebook page and should arrive to you early this week in the mail. Student schedules will be available in Powerschool beginning Monday morning.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Students will be permitted to turn in either a hard copy or digital version of their assignment when we return in August with the final due date for the project as October 2.
Cross Country for Youth will continue to offer programming this fall in a virtual format to begin the year. Student registration for the program will start on August 10th. Additional information, including registration, is available at the cross country for youth website, which is www.crosscountryforyouth.org .
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 8/1/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
Beginning August 17th, ALL students will operate on a remote learning schedule. The daily schedule will be much like a normal school day and teachers will be expected to engage students in live teaching and learning each day while providing resources/assessments through Canvas. Attendance will be based on the student logging into Canvas for the day and completing any assigned work.
We will remain in this remote learning setting until the district determines we can move to Plan B. As a reminder, all students enrolled in the Full Remote Academy will remain in a remote setting until the end of 1st semester whether or not the district moves to an alternate plan. Be sure to reach out to me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us for any questions about the remote academy or enrollment by Monday, August 3rd.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Students will be permitted to turn in either a hard copy or digital version of their assignment when we return in August with the final due date for the project as October 2.
Cross Country for Youth will continue to offer programming this fall in a virtual format to begin the year. Student registration for the program will start on August 10th. Additional information, including registration, is available at the cross country for youth website, which is www.crosscountryforyouth.org .
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed. I hope everyone continues to have a safe, healthy, relaxing summer.
Weekly Update 7/25/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with your weekly update.
As a reminder, for the fall, families will have two options, Full-Remote Learning and Plan B+. The registration for the Full Remote Academy will remain open through Sunday, July 26th. You can access the link on the CMS webpage, the Piedmont webpage, or the Piedmont Facebook page. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/News/Pages/FullRemoteAcademyInfo.aspx.
Both plans will operate on a remote learning schedule much like a normal school day and teachers will be expected to engage students in live teaching and learning each day while providing resources/assessments through Canvas.
For families choosing the Full-Remote Academy: Students will have access to Piedmont coursework and elective courses. In most cases they will be assigned to a Piedmont teacher. Students will remain in the Full-Remote Academy at least until the end of semester 1. If the district moves to Plan B or Plan A during first semester, students in Full-Remote Academy will continue to work from home via the Canvas course.
For families choosing Plan B+, students on Plan B+ will report during the first 10 days as follows:
Monday, August 17 thru Wednesday, August 19 - Group A will Attend School
Thursday, August 20 thru Tuesday, August 25 - Group B will Attend School
Wednesday, August 26 thru Friday, August 28 - Group C will Attend School
On Monday, August 31 - Remote Learning for Groups A, B, and C will begin.
ALL students will be involved in learning starting on Monday, August 17. Students in groups B, C, and the Full Remote Academy will have resources available in Canvas to begin working. We will develop a time and process for students to retrieve technology needed if they are assigned to group B, C, or the Full Remote Academy prior to the 17th.
Remote learning will continue to follow a bell schedule in which teachers will have specific times each day for “live” instruction. A portion of each class will be synchronous instruction. This could include live meetings with the teacher, small group instruction, or pre-recorded videos. The remainder of the block will be asynchronous instruction which will consist of student work time.
Attendance will be marked for all in-person and remote learning situations. If a student is assigned to Group A, B, or C and does NOT attend the in-person sessions during the first 10 days, the student is marked UNEXCUSED absent. If the student completes the work online via Canvas, then the absence can be coded as an EXCUSED absence. Attendance for non-in-person days, including the Full Remote Academy, will be based on the student logging into Canvas for the day and completing any assigned work.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Students will be permitted to turn in either a hard copy or digital version of their assignment in August.
Please note we will have schedules finalized by early-August and will alert you when Powerschool is up and running and accurate. Students need to know if they are viewing a schedule now, it is likely not accurate. Due to the Plan B+ and Full Remote Academy plans, our schedules are continuously being updated.
I’ll be on campus every Monday this summer between 9 and noon for you to drive through and retrieve any items not picked up earlier including yearbooks and 8th grade certificates. Also, any library books still out can also be returned during these times.
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed. I hope everyone continues to have a safe, healthy, relaxing summer.
Mid-Week Update 7/22/2020
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some important updates.
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns and questions regarding the upcoming school year. The CMS Town Hall meeting will be held tomorrow night, July 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. on the CMS Facebook page as a Facebook Live event.
In addition, I will be available on Zoom on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. to go over some frequently asked questions to help in your decision making regarding the Full Remote Academy versus the Plan B+. The Zoom meeting info will be posted on my webpage and on the Piedmont Facebook page.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89718728287?pwd=TEszNVMycEptOTZQbXF6SG1JSGliUT09
Meeting ID: 897 1872 8287
Passcode: dWVQ8w
Thank you for your continued support. Have a good evening.
Weekly Update 7/18/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some summer updates. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new families to Piedmont!
Hopefully, you received the information from the district earlier this week regarding our move to Plan B+ for this upcoming school year. Additionally, the registration to choose the Full Remote Academy is now open. I posted the information on our Facebook page and webpage. Please know there will be a CMS Town Hall meeting this Thursday, July 23rd. I will share more details around that meeting early this week. Also, I will attempt to schedule a meeting following that to answer any additional questions specific to Piedmont. In the meantime, please be sure to email me directly with any questions or concerns.
All students should be working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review and enrichment activities are also available at bit.ly/SummerCMS.
6th and 7th grade students can also begin working on service as action hours. Document any hours at bit.ly/saa2021. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
8th grade students can begin thinking about their community project. Please complete this link when you have the chance so we can begin assigning supervisors for the project: https://bit.ly/2021CPINFO.
Please note we will have schedules finalized by mid-August and will alert you when Powerschool is up and running and accurate. Students need to know if they are viewing a schedule now, it is likely not accurate. Due to the Plan B+ and Full Remote Academy plans, our schedules are continuously being updated.
I’ll be on campus every Monday this summer between 9 and noon for you to drive through and retrieve any items not picked up earlier including yearbooks and 8th grade certificates. Also, any library books still out can also be returned during these times.
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed. I hope everyone continues to have a safe, healthy, relaxing summer.
Weekly Update 7/11/20
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some summer updates. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new families to Piedmont!
All students should begin working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review and enrichment activities are also available at bit.ly/SummerCMS.
6th and 7th grade students can also begin working on service as action hours. Document any hours at bit.ly/saa2021. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
8th grade students can begin thinking about their community project. Please complete this link when you have the chance so we can begin assigning supervisors for the project: https://bit.ly/2021CPINFO.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Please note we will have schedules finalized by mid-August and will alert you when Powerschool is up and running and accurate. Students need to know if they are viewing a schedule now, it is likely not accurate.
I’ll be on campus every Monday this summer between 9 and noon for you to drive through and retrieve any items not picked up earlier including yearbooks and 8th grade certificates. Also, any library books still out can also be returned during these times. We still have a few yearbooks available for purchase! Go to jostens.com and then stop by school any Monday this summer between 9 and noon with your receipt to pick up a yearbook.
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed. I hope everyone continues to have a safe, healthy, relaxing summer.
Weekly (Summer #2) Update 7/4/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with some quick summer updates. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy.
Students should be receiving feedback regarding their performance during our remote learning times via a letter which should come in the mail later this week. There are NO report cards for 4th quarter. Please note, any students who will be retained for the school year will hear directly from me. Also, please know we are currently working on schedules and they will not be completed or available until later this summer. I will send another message once they are ready and available in Powerschool.
I’ll be on campus every Monday this summer between 9 and noon for you to drive through and retrieve any items not picked up earlier including yearbooks, locker items, and 8th grade certificates. Also, any library books still out can also be returned during these times.
All 6th and 7th grade students should begin working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review and enrichment activities are also available at bit.ly/SummerCMS.
Students can also begin working on service as action hours. Document any hours at bit.ly/saa2021. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Attention rising 8th graders. Please note math placement for next year is based upon a number of data points including prior years’ EOG scores, MAP scores, and classroom performance. Generally, students who perform at the 95th percentile and above will be placed into Math 2 and students at the 85th percentile and above will be placed into Math 1. Students who were recommended for Math 2 should have received an email from me outlining any scheduling implications. Please contact me directly at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed.
Weekly (Summer #1) Update 6/20/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with some quick summer updates.
Our yearbooks have been delivered! We will be on campus this upcoming Thursday, June 25th, between 9 and 11. If you ordered a yearbook, please stop by and we’ll bring the yearbook out to your car. If you have not ordered a yearbook, there is still time to do so - go to Jostens.com to order.
If your student was unable to retrieve their items from their locker or needs their 8th grade certificate, they can get those items during yearbook retrieval time or also on Mondays between 9 and noon. Any library books still out can also be returned during these times.
All 6th and 7th grade students should begin working on our summer reading assignment. We are doing a schoolwide book read of The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz and the assignment is available on our website. Online summer review and enrichment activities are also available at bit.ly/SummerCMS.
Students can also begin working on service as action hours. Document any hours at bit.ly/saa2021. Reach out to Ms. Thornburg, our IB Coordinator, at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us, with any questions.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Thank you for your continued support. Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if any support is needed.
Weekly Update 6/9/2020
Good evening Piedmont families! This is Jackie Barone with your final update for the 2019 - 2020 school year.
Congratulations to all of our students, especially our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school this fall. I’ll be here on campus tomorrow between 9 and 2 for anyone who wasn’t able to stop by earlier and get their belongings.
Summer reading and math projects, along with welcome letters and supply lists, will be posted on our website. Please be sure to check out the website and get those projects completed this summer.
Also be sure to check out our IB webpage. The link for that site is bit.ly/ibpiedmont (all lowercase letters). Please be reminded that rising 8th grade students will be completing the IB Community Project next year. Information is posted on our website. Students can begin working on service as action hours and their project over the summer. Remember rising 7th graders will need 25 hours and rising 8th graders will need to complete their process journal and project by February of 2021.
The Delaney and Barone Show will go live on Facebook one last time tomorrow morning at 9:30. In case you didn’t know, every three years, Ms. Delaney cuts my hair live on our morning announcements so I can donate it. This year was supposed to be a haircut year, so we are still going to make that happen tomorrow on our show.
Feedback letters will be mailed home later this month and I will keep you posted on when yearbooks arrive to us.
Lastly, please know that students, families, and CMS staff are encouraged to share their voices to help move our community and our country toward the goal of living the founding tenets of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Some examples include participation in peaceful demonstrations, engaging community leaders in discussion, challenging unfairness and inequality, and maintaining resolve to bring about real and lasting change. Although we are headed into summer break, please know I’ll continue to be available all summer so students and families can reach out if you want to share concerns, discuss positive ways to get involved, or just have someone to talk to.
Thank you again for all your continued support and for helping make this year a fantastic school year. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing summer. See you next school year!
Weekly Update 6/6/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Please be reminded students should continue to drive by school and retrieve any personal items left behind.. Also, we will be handing out 8th grade certificates and beadies at these times. 7th graders are scheduled for Monday, June 8th at the following times: Navigators from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Skulls from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Buccaneers from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8th graders are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at the following times: Adornato, Beckham, Grenn and Chandler’s homebases from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Reddig, Styles, Hon, and Brown’s homebases from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and S-R, O’Neal, Henderson and Page’s homebases from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
All 8th grade band and orchestra students need to return school instruments on student pickup day. 7th grade band and orchestra students who are not returning to band and orchestra at Piedmont next year need to turn theirs in on pickup day as well.
Please note, students will be able to keep their Chromebooks for use this summer and next school year. Only students leaving CMS will need to return Chromebooks on our drive by days. We will also be doing last call for hotspots this Monday. Please email me if you are in need of one for the summer.
In addition to picking up technology, if any students have medicine in the nurse’s office, you may come by during those times to retrieve those items. The library return bin and athletics uniform bin will also be out front at that time for you to return those items as well.
There are still a few 2019-2020 yearbooks for sale at Jostens.com. You can purchase one online for $21. Order today as they are selling out fast. Once yearbooks arrive on campus, we will alert you to our pick up process.
8th graders should be sure and review the information sent out by the team in regards to our recognition ceremony which will be held virtually this Monday, June 8th, at 10:00 a.m. Students will need to register no more than 2 devices to receive the code for the ceremony. The ceremony will also be recorded and available online for those who can not attend during the live time.
Additionally, all students in a high school credit course which includes Math 1, Math 2, 8th grade world language, and NCVPS world language need to make a final decision on which grade they are choosing by completing the link at https://bit.ly/2020gradechoice. Final decisions need to be made by 9:00 a.m. Monday morning. If no decision is made, the default grade will be the PC19/WC19.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/30/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Please be reminded students will be able to drive by school and retrieve any personal items left behind starting next Friday. Also, we will be handing out yearbooks and 8th grade certificates and beadies at these times. 6th graders are scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the following times: Sea Dawgs from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Jolly Rogers from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Beastly Bucs from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7th graders are scheduled for Monday, June 8th at the following times: Navigators from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Skulls from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Buccaneers from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8th graders are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at the following times: Adornato, Beckham, Grenn and Chandler’s homebases from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Reddig, Styles, Hon, and Brown’s homebases from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and S-R, O’Neal, Henderson and Page’s homebases from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
All 8th grade band and orchestra students need to return school instruments on student pickup day. 6th and 7th grade band and orchestra students who are not returning to band and orchestra at Piedmont next year need to turn theirs in on pickup day as well.
Please note, students will be able to keep their Chromebooks for use this summer and next school year. Only students leaving CMS will need to return Chromebooks on our drive by days.
There are still a few 2019-2020 yearbooks for sale at Jostens.com. You can purchase one online for $21. Order today as they are selling out fast.
Please be sure and review the grading updates that were shared and are currently posted on our webpage. For middle school courses, students will be receiving a pass or withdraw grade for the year and will receive feedback on their performance from the remote learning experience. Only grades for high school credit courses will be entered into Powerschool for 4th quarter. All other information will continue to be shared through Canvas.
For high school credit courses, you will notice informal grades in Powerschool marking whether or not your student has mastered, partially mastered, or not completed work. Next week, we will be reaching out to you and your student to determine what grade you would prefer be used for their final grade: pass, withdraw, or their numeric average. Please be sure to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
Attention rising 7th graders. Please note we will need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations documenting that the TDap and MCV vaccines were received. You can fax copies to the school at (980)343-5557 or email a copy to our registrar Ms. Young at tawanam.young@cms.k12.nc.us Please contact your child’s physician for more information or scheduling of these vaccinations. This fall, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing.
I’ll be on campus Monday morning between 9 and noon to hand out technology, so stop by if you need a device or a hotspot.
In addition to picking up technology, if any students have medicine in the nurse’s office, you may come by during those times to retrieve those items. The library return bin and athletics uniform bin will also be out front at that time for you to return those items.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/23/20
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Congratulations to Ms. Page and her students, Oliver McIlvain and Kayla Wuor, for being chosen as our school’s winners of the Do the Write Thing essay contest.
Please mark your calendars for students to drive by school and retrieve any personal items left behind. Also, we will be handing out yearbooks and 8th grade certificates and beadies at these times. 6th graders are scheduled for Friday, June 5th at the following times: Sea Dawgs from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Jolly Rogers from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Beastly Bucs from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 7th graders are scheduled for Monday, June 8th at the following times: Navigators from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Skulls from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Buccaneers from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. 8th graders are scheduled for Tuesday, June 9th at the following times: Adornato, Beckham, Grenn and Chandler’s homebases from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m., Reddig, Styles, Hon, and Brown’s homebases from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and S-R, O’Neal, Henderson and Page’s homebases from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
There are still a few 2019-2020 yearbooks for sale at Jostens.com. You can purchase one online for $21. Order today as they are selling out fast.
Please be sure and review the grading updates that were shared and are currently posted on our webpage. For middle school courses, students will be receiving a pass or withdraw grade for the year and will receive feedback on their performance from the remote learning experience. Only grades for high school credit courses will be entered into Powerschool for 4th quarter. All other information will continue to be shared through Canvas.
For high school credit courses, you will notice informal grades in Powerschool marking whether or not your student has mastered, partially mastered, or not completed work. At the end of the school year, we will work with you and your student to determine what grade will be used for their final grade: pass, withdraw, or their numeric average. Please be sure to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, I’ll be on campus Tuesday morning instead of Monday this upcoming week between 9 and noon to hand out technology, so stop by if you need a device or a hotspot. Students will be able to keep their Chromebooks this summer and will only need to return it if they are leaving CMS.
In addition to picking up technology, if any students have medicine in the nurse’s office, you may come by during those times to retrieve those items. The library return bin will also be out front at that time.
Last, but not least, please remember there is NO school this Monday. Have a safe, relaxing Memorial Day weekend!
Weekly Update 5/16/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Please be sure and review the grading updates that were shared last week and are currently posted on our webpage. For middle school courses, students will be receiving a pass or withdraw grade for the year and will receive feedback on their performance from the remote learning experience. Only grades for high school credit courses will be entered into Powerschool for 4th quarter. All other information will continue to be shared through Canvas.
For high school credit courses, you will notice informal grades in Powerschool marking whether or not your student has mastered, partially mastered, or not completed work. At the end of the school year, we will work with you and your student to determine what grade will be used for their final grade: pass, withdraw, or their numeric average. Please be sure to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
I’ll be on campus again Monday morning between 9 and noon to hand out technology, so stop by if you need a device or a hotspot. In addition to picking up technology, if any students have medicine in the nurse’s office, you may come by on Mondays during those times to retrieve those items.
I will continue placing the library book return bin out on Monday mornings between 9 and noon. If you have any school library books you’d like to return, please be sure to place books in the bin and don’t leave them outside if the bin isn’t there. Otherwise, students can return books when we are all able to return to school.
Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 5/9/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Thank you to our PTSA and all of our families who helped make staff appreciation week a success. The teachers and staff are truly thankful for the kind words, gifts, and gestures shared throughout the week. We are all grateful for your support!
You should have received an email yesterday outlining important information regarding the district’s grading plan for the remainder of this school year. We have posted this document on our website for your reference, but please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.
Please remind students to be checking their CMS emails. Many important messages and class updates are being sent to those accounts. The teachers are working hard to prepare remote learning opportunities for our students, so please help us continue to encourage our students to do as much as possible if they are well. I realize we aren’t doing formal grades in Powerschool right now, but everything the teachers are preparing will help ensure students understand and master their current grade level content so they can be prepared for next year’s courses and beyond.
I’ll be on campus again Monday morning between 9 and noon to hand out technology, so stop by if you need a device or a hotspot. In addition to picking up technology, if any students have medicine in the nurse’s office, you may come by on Mondays during those times to retrieve those items.
We will begin placing the library book return bin out on Monday mornings between 9 and noon. If you have any school library books you’d like to return, please be sure to place books in the bin and don’t leave them outside if the bin isn’t there. Otherwise, students can return books when we are all able to return to school.
Last, but definitely not least, Happy Mothers’ Day to all our moms, grandmothers, sisters, mother-in-laws, aunts…… I wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Weekly Update 5/2/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update. I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Please remind students to be checking their CMS emails. Many important messages and class updates are being sent to those accounts. The teachers are working hard to prepare remote learning opportunities for our students, so please help us continue to encourage our students to do as much as possible if they are well. I realize we aren’t doing formal grades in Powerschool right now, but everything the teachers are preparing will help ensure students understand and master their current grade level content so they can be prepared for next year’s courses and beyond.
Our Piedmont staff has been working extremely hard to provide quality virtual learning for our children during the current quarantine, and the PTSA has a few ways to celebrate them. On Monday, May 4 through Friday, May 8, we will observe Staff Appreciation Week. Check out what’s going on each day to see how you can participate to show appreciation for our teachers and staff.
On Monday, May 4, “It’s Raining Mail.” Students and parents flood your core and encore teachers’ emails with kind thoughts and expressions of appreciation
On Tuesday, May 5, it’s “National Teacher Day.” Send a PunchBowl greeting card to your child’s core and encore teachers in celebration of National Teacher Day. Click on the link (https://www.punchbowl.com/ecards/teacher-day ) to see what cards are available.
On Wednesday, May 6, it’s “Show Me the Money.” The PTSA will snail mail Visa gift cards to all Piedmont staff to say thanks. If you would like to send your own gift cards to your child’s core and encore teachers, please try to find Visa or other store cards that can be sent electronically.
On Thursday, May 7, it’s “Get Your Grub On.” In lieu of the on-site luncheon the PTSA usually hosts every May, all Piedmont staff will receive an electronic Grubhub gift card sponsored by the Staff Appreciation and Hospitality Committees. If you would like to send your own restaurant gift cards to your child’s core and encore teachers, please try to find cards that can be sent electronically.
And on Friday, May 8, it’s “Hit Me Up On the Gram.” Parents, please ask your children to help us create a video for our teachers, thanking them for adapting in this brave new world so that our students can continue to learn. It is quick and easy, please keep videos short (under 10 seconds) and email them to Mary Owen at Mary.owen2006@gmail.com. You can also give your core and encore teachers a shoutout on Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook or Twitter if you follow them.
I’ll be on campus Monday morning between 9 and noon to hand out technology, so stop by if you need a device or a hotspot.
Enjoy your weekend and don’t forget to tune in to Facebook on Thursday morning at 9:00. The Delaney and Barone Show will go Live again!
Weekly Update 4/25/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy.
Please join me in saying thank you to our wonderful administrative professionals, Ms. Barley, Ms. Young, Ms. Stone, Ms. Little and Ms. Perez! Also, we want to say a big thank you to our amazing school librarian, Ms. Newburger! We are lucky to have the best staff at Piedmont and appreciate everything they do to support us all.
If you are in need of technology, I will be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon this upcoming Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
PTSA is still looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2020 - 2021 school year. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Our May 1st deadline is still our goal for completion of Service As Action Hours. Please go to our IB Webpage at bit.ly/ibpiedmont and find a list of service activities you can do while practicing social distancing. Please log any hours you have complete at bit.ly/AlternateReflection and reach out to Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Be sure to tune in to the Piedmont Facebook page this upcoming Thursday morning. The Delaney and Barone Show will be live at 9:00.
Enjoy your weekend.
Weekly Update 4/18/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone enjoyed their week and is continuing to stay safe and healthy. We will be back to providing new instruction this Monday, April 20th, so stay tuned for communication from your teachers.
If you are in need of technology, I will be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon this upcoming Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Our May 1st deadline is still our goal for completion of Service As Action Hours. Please go to our IB Webpage at bit.ly/ibpiedmont and find a list of service activities you can do while practicing social distancing. Please log any hours you have complete at bit.ly/AlternateReflection and reach out to Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Weekly Update 4/8/2020
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy and is ready for spring break! Since we will be on break, there will be no new instruction, however, CMS food sites will remain open. For a full list of sites, please visit the CMS webpage at www.cms.k12.nc.us. Also, we will be doing one more Delaney and Barone Show live on Facebook at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning.
If you are in need of technology, I will still be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon this upcoming Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
Attention students of Ms. Frilot. When we return from break, Mr. Caleb Chandler, our substitute and former ELA teacher, will be joining us in that position. You can reach Mr. Chandler at caleb1.chandler@cms.k12.nc.us.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Our May 1st deadline is still our goal for completion of Service As Action Hours. Please go to our IB Webpage at bit.ly/ibpiedmont and find a list of service activities you can do while practicing social distancing. Please log any hours you have complete at bit.ly/AlternateReflection and reach out to Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions or concerns.
Last but definitely not least, please join me in thanking our assistant principals and deans, Mr. Monismith, Mr. Kirkland, Mr. Egnot, and Ms. Austin during this assistant principal appreciation week.
I hope during this break you find some time to relax and unplug but don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of any support. Stay safe and healthy! “See” you when we return to remote teaching and learning on Monday, April 20th.
Weekly Update 4/4/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy. As a reminder, the school building will continue to be closed but students should be working on remote learning lessons provided by their teachers.
If you are in need of technology, I will be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
Also, if you are in need of WiFi to complete schoolwork from home, Spectrum is offering 60 days of service for free. Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. Installation is free, too.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Please note we are still collecting service as action hours. Any hours can be submitted to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us. She has shared several ideas for students to complete service hours and a digital reflection form on our service webpage bit.ly/ibpiedmont.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you are in need of any support. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe and healthy.
Weekly Update 3/28/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone is continuing to stay safe and healthy. As a reminder, the school building will continue to be closed but students should still be working on supplemental assignments from their teachers. Please stay tuned as new instruction for 4th quarter will begin soon. Once we know more details, we will share with you.
Congratulations to Ms. Sizoo-Roberson who was just named the Central Learning Community 2’s Teacher of the Year!
Students, I know all your books are overdue but don’t worry. Please read them and take care of them. We will return the books when we return to school. Don’t forget you can read e-books and listen to books with Soraapp.com
If you are in need of technology, I will be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
Also, if you are in need of WiFi to complete schoolwork from home, Spectrum is offering 60 days of service for free. Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. Installation is free, too.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Please note we are still collecting service as action hours. Any hours can be submitted to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us. She will share several ideas for students to complete service hours and a digital reflection form on our service webpage bit.ly/ibpiedmont.
Last but not least, Piedmont is now on Instagram! You can check out our page on Instagram @piedmontopenib.
Thank you for your support and patience through these unprecedented times. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe and healthy.
Midweek Update 3/25/2020
Good afternoon Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone calling to check-in with everyone and to share some midweek updates.
Homebase teachers have been reaching out this week to students to ensure everyone is well and has access to food and technology. Please reach out to your child’s homebase teacher with updated contact information if you or your student haven’t connected with them at any point this week.
At this point in the week, students should still be finalizing any work that was past due for 3rd quarter and working on supplemental activities provided by CMS and our teachers. Students should also be checking their school email accounts for updates from teachers.
Students should continue to stay safe, stay organized to work at home, and finalize any outstanding assignments. Also, make sure you are signed up for any and all teacher communication systems. Many teachers have Remind accounts, Canvas pages, and Google Classrooms already set up.
Last, but definitely not least, Ms. Delaney and I will be hosting the Delaney and Barone Show again tomorrow morning at 9 for our students. Log in to the Piedmont Facebook page, “Piedmont Middle School, An IB World School’ to check out our attempt at hosting a Facebook live video. You should also be able to view our past meetings there, too.
Be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns. Thank you for your support and have a good evening.
3/21/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. As a reminder, the school building will be closed next week but students should be receiving supplemental assignments from their teachers to work on at home.
If you are in need of technology, I will be on campus from 9 a.m. until noon on Monday for you to retrieve your student’s Chromebook if you haven’t already. Please note this will be a drive-up type pick up. Please pull down to the front of the school and I’ll come out to bring you your Chromebook.
Also, if you are in need of WiFi to complete schoolwork from home, Spectrum is offering 60 days of service for free. Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll. Installation is free, too.
Please help us continue to be vigilant to make sure students are not viewing inappropriate images or videos on social media or discussing these with their peers. We ask your help in also being alert at all times about the content and social media channels students have access to and use. Reach out to let me know if you feel your child may need support or if you are aware of any concerns.
Attention students of Ms. Chavez. I’m happy to announce she is “back” from maternity leave. You can reach her via email with any questions.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. Please note we are still collecting service as action hours. Any hours can be submitted to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us. She will share several ideas for students to complete service hours and a digital reflection form on our service webpage bit.ly/ibpiedmont.
Thank you for your support and patience through these unprecedented times. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe and healthy.
Weekly Update 3/7/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for your support with both our Walk for Education and March DadNess yesterday.
Best of luck to our Science Olympiad team who is competing at a regional tournament this weekend at UNCC.
Save the date for our Cultural Night coming up Friday March 20th from 4:30-7:00pm. This is a free after school event. There will be Food trucks, exhibitions, games and performances in the auditorium at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. If your child is planning to attend, a permission slip is required and you must pick up your child by 6:50pm. Food will be sold. We need volunteers. If you are able to help. Please sign up here. Students who need community and service hours can get 2 hrs for attending the event and 4 hours for representing a country.
Attention car riders. Please be reminded that instruction begins promptly at 9:15. Students are expected to be in their homebase at that time. Students arriving late are missing important announcements and will need to sign in at the main office. Also, please know that breakfast is only open through 9:05 unless a student is on a late bus.
Attention 6th grade families. Please be reminded that your child must have proof of the DTap and MCV vaccinations for 7th grade. If you have this information already, please bring to Ms. Young in the main office or fax to her attention at (980)343-5557.
Attention 7th grade Parents. The final payment date for the Washington, DC field trip was last Friday. The window to make the online payments will close for good on Friday, March 13. Any students who are not up to date with their payments or have not turned in all of their paperwork will not be eligible to attend the trip. We are now accepting drink and snack donations. We ask that boys bring in a case of water and girls bring in a case of snacks (no nut products).
Attention parents of 8th graders: All students who will be taking medication during the Outer Banks trip need to have medication authorization forms completed and returned to Ms. Grenn by March 23. Students can pick up the forms from Ms. Grenn. Please email Ms. Grenn if you have any questions
Attention 8th grade families. As a reminder, students will receive a registration card for their assigned high school this upcoming Tuesday. All cards will be due back on Thursday, March 12th.Please direct all questions regarding High School course selection to the 8th grade Counselor, Ms. Case.
Please be reminded that if your student has a fever they are contagious even if they take medicine to bring their temperature down. It is Mecklenburg County Health Department’s policy that students must stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication. This can be hard, but we don’t want the flu or any illnesses to spread rapidly here at Piedmont. Please continue to encourage good hand hygiene, not touching your face, good hydration and adequate rest.
Finally, don’t forget to “spring ahead” and change your clocks tonight. Thank you and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 2/29/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Remember this upcoming Friday, March 6th, is a big day for Piedmont! We have two fantastic events happening that day and would love your support! During the school day, our students will be participating in our annual Walk for Education. We are in need of chaperones! If you can help, please be sure to sign up at bit.ly/volunteerwalkforedu. Also, don’t forget to turn in your permission slip. We would love for ALL students to be able to walk. Friday evening, our Men of Piedmont will be hosting March Dadness, an event designed to develop and strengthen the bond and growth of the males in the Piedmont community. Please RSVP or reach out with any questions to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com.
High School course selection will begin on March 10th for 8th grade students. Students will receive the course selection card for the high school they are assigned to at this time. Instruction will be given on the best way to complete the cards. Students should take them home, consult with parents and obtain a parent signature. Cards are due back on March 12th. Please direct all questions regarding High School course selection to the 8th grade Counselor, Ms. Case.
Don’t forget our PTSA’s All Hands on Deck Capital Campaign. Check out our website for more details: www.piedmondahod.org.
Last but not least, don’t forget this upcoming Wednesday, March 4th, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:15 and buses will run their routes at that time.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly 2/22/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Due to the cancellation of school and afterschool events this past Thursday and Friday, baseball and boys soccer will have their third day of tryouts on Monday. Track tryouts will be pushed back to Tuesday. Please reach out to Coach Jamison, our athletic director, with any questions.
The makeup date for our arts department performance will be this Thursday, February 27th at 6:00.
In-house registration for rising 7th and 8th graders will take place next week. On Monday, February 24th we will have an extended announcement session. Students will receive registration cards. Cards are due back to school by Thursday, February 27th, but students can return them to the Homebase teacher as soon as they are complete. Please ask your child for the registration card, as a parent/guardian signature is required. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor. Middle school planning guides can be accessed online. https://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/ci/Documents/2020-2021%20MS%20Planning%20Guide.pdf
Please mark your calendars for Friday, March 6th. We have two fantastic events happening that day and would love your support! During the school day, our students will be participating in our annual Walk for Education. We are in need of chaperones! If you can help, please be sure to sign up at bit.ly/volunteerwalkforedu. That evening, our Men of Piedmont will be hosting March Dadness, an event designed to develop and strengthen the bond and growth of the males in the Piedmont community. Please RSVP or reach out with any questions to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com.
Attention 7th grade families. The final payment for the Washington, DC field trip is due on Friday, February 28th. Payments must be made online.
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run begins on March 19th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am. It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, May 16th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Joshua Miller at joshua@xpretail.com.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner, our orchestra teacher. Her students Claudia Allemeier and Lucy Frost won seats in the TOP orchestra at the Jr. Western Region Orchestra auditions on Saturday! They will be participating in a clinic in early April at Mallard Creek HS. There was some tough competition for seats with 150 violins auditioning for around 80 spots!
Don’t forget our PTSA’s All Hands on Deck Capital Campaign. Check out our website for more details: www.piedmondahod.org.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend! We’ll see everyone on Monday which is a B day.
Weekly Update 2/15/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you and congratulations to our 8th grade students who did a fantastic job presenting their IB Community Projects yesterday. We are definitely proud of all their hard work and thankful to our school community for the support throughout the process. Students will be able to see their project grades listed with their science teacher in Powerschool. Any questions should be directed to the project supervisor. Please be reminded that projects, including all journal entries, must be complete for students to be eligible to attend the Outer Banks field trip.
This past week, all students participated in a school-wide Advisory lesson focused on goal setting. Students were directed to discuss the lesson, data and reflection with their families.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams - both teams were named conference champions this past week! Remember spring sports tryouts start this upcoming week. Be sure to check out the athletics webpage for important dates and paperwork that is needed for tryouts. Reach out to Coach Jamison with any questions.
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run, a run training program for middle school boys, will be hosting a team at Piedmont this spring. The seven week training session begins on March 19th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am.
It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, May 16th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Joshua Miller at joshua@xpretail.com.
The performing arts department will be presenting an evening of 8th grade performances on Thursday, February 20th at 6:00. The concert will be presented in the school auditorium and is free and open to the public. The program will last about an hour and will include the 8th grade band, string orchestra, combined full orchestra (band and strings together), and drama. Please join us for this special 8th grade event next Thursday evening!
Don’t forget our PTSA’s All Hands on Deck Capital Campaign. The PTSA hopes to pay for much-needed upgrades to the sound system in the auditorium, a NEW sound system to use indoors and outdoors, and other items to support our students. The class in each grade with the MOST PARTICIPATION will receive a pizza party from Hawthorne's. Check out our website for more details: www.piedmondahod.org. Also, donate before March 4, 2020 for free gifts (whiles supplies last) and a raffle entry to win Panther and Hornets tickets and restaurant gift cards. Donate via Paypal/Credit card at www.piedmontahod.org. Please contact the PTSA at piedmontptsa@gmail.com with any questions.
Please mark your calendars for Friday, March 6th. We have two fantastic events happening that day and would love your support! During the school day, our students will be participating in our annual Walk for Education. We are in need of chaperones! If you can help, please be sure to sign up at bit.ly/volunteerwalkforedu. That evening, our Men of Piedmont will be hosting March Dadness, an event designed to develop and strengthen the bond and growth of the young and seasoned males in the Piedmont community. This event is for MALE PIEDMONT STUDENTS. Every male Piedmont student needs to bring one adult male with them. This DOES NOT have to be a dad. It can be a mentor, family friend, uncle, coach, church member, neighbor, ... We will also have adult male volunteers to pair up with young men who come alone. Please RSVP or reach out with any questions to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com.
Last, but not least, please remember there IS school this upcoming Monday. It will be a B day.
Thank you for your continued support.
Weekly Update 2/8/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please note, due to yesterday’s school cancellation, we WILL be in school on Monday, February 17th.
Be sure to come out this afternoon for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
We have our final home boys’ basketball game this Monday night. Please be reminded that students must leave school at dismissal and return with an adult who will stay through the game with them if they are interested in watching the game.
Attention 7th and 8th graders. Baseball and Soccer tryouts begin on Tuesday, February 18th at 4:30. Tryouts will end at 6:30, make sure your ride is on time. Make sure you have the equipment you need for your sport. Baseball players should bring cleats and tennis shoes.Track tryouts will begin on Monday, February 24th at 4:30. Tryouts will end at 6:30, make sure your ride is on time. Requirements for all sports include: Must have a 2.00 GPA and must have a current physical, concussion form, and proof of insurance on file. Turn your paperwork in to Coach Jamison.
Attention all families. In the past two weeks we have received confirmation of several flu cases. It is critical that when your child has a fever that they stay home until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours. This is a CMS and Mecklenburg County Public Health policy. During a fever is when you are most contagious. Encourage good hand-washing techniques and do not share food or drink with anyone. Beginning symptoms to watch for include: sore throat, headache, stomach ache, nausea, and general fatigue.
Please note that report cards, MAP Round 2 reports and IB report cards came home this past week.
Last, but definitely not least, the Community Project Showcase is this Friday February 14th. Please mark your calendar and join us between 9:25 and 11:45 for this event to show off all the wonderful projects our 8th graders have planned and executed this year.
Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/1/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Attention families of morning bus 632. Students received a letter from their bus driver yesterday morning explaining that the bus will be running as bus 1768 again on Monday. This has altered some times on bus stops slightly. Please be sure to see the letter and call transportation at (980)343-6715 with any questions.
Attention 6th grade families. We sent home permission forms to go to Discovery Place and to see a ballet, “Sleeping Beauty.” The field trip cost is 30.00 and this covers both trips. This is a combination field trip so we are not offering the option to attend just one field trip and not the other. We will be going to Discovery Place Monday February 10th and to the Charlotte Ballet on Thursday March 19th. We are in need of chaperones as well and a bit.ly link is provided on the bottom of the permission form to fill-out. In addition, we want to remind all 6th grade parents planning on attending the YMCA trip that the final payment is scheduled for Friday February 7th and this is to be paid online as well. Please continue to bring in your child's permission forms and turn into their home base teacher. We are excited about these upcoming trips.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week. This upcoming week we have an away game on Monday and a home game on Thursday. Please be reminded that students MUST leave school and return with an adult who will stay at the game with them.
Be sure to come out Saturday, February 8th for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Attention car rider families. Please be sure you are not blocking driveways when waiting for pickup. We need our own entrances open for buses to enter. Also, be sure you are not blocking a community member’s driveway.
Lastly, please know we have had multiple students go home with fevers the past few days and some confirmed flu cases. This is a reminder that if your student has a fever they are contagious even if they take medicine to bring their temperature down. It is Mecklenburg County Health Department’s policy that students must stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication. This can be hard, but we don’t want the flu to spread rapidly here at Piedmont. Please encourage good hand hygiene, not touching your face, good hydration and adequate rest.
Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/25/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I am excited and proud to report that Piedmont was just named a Magnet Schools of America School of Excellence! Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for earning this recognition.
Attention drama students. I am pleased to announce that Ms. Kara Janes has joined us as the drama teacher for the remainder of the school year. Schedules will still indicate Ms. Freedy’s name while we work to process some paperwork.
Attention CTE students. Former Piedmont teacher, Ms. Angela Davis, will be covering 6th grade classes in Mr. Robinson’s absence. 7th and 8th grade classes will now be with Mr. Jamison. More information about the 7th and 8th grade courses will come home in a letter on Monday and Tuesday.
Attention 6th grade families. We sent home permission forms to go to Discovery Place and to see a ballet, “Sleeping Beauty.” The field trip cost is 30.00 and this covers both trips. This is a combination field trip so we are not offering the option to attend just one field trip and not the other. We will be going to Discovery Place Monday February 10th and to the Charlotte Ballet on Thursday March 19th. We are in need of chaperones as well and a bit.ly link is provided on the bottom of the permission form to fill-out. In addition, we want to remind all 6th grade parents planning on attending the YMCA trip that the final payment is scheduled for Friday February 7th and this is to be paid online as well. Please continue to bring in your child's permission forms and turn into their home base teacher. We are excited about these upcoming trips.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week. This upcoming week we have home games on both Monday and Thursday. Please be reminded that students MUST leave school and return with an adult who stay at the game with them.
Be sure to come out Saturday, February 8th for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Students will be MAP testing for the second round this Monday and Tuesday. While there is no studying or preparation needed for MAP testing, we do encourage all student to get a good night of sleep, eat a healthy breakfast and to try their best. These tests are used to help teachers determine what students’ academic needs are going into second semester.
Last but not least, come meet other Piedmont families, have dinner, and support our school at the same time!! Our next spirit night is will be at TWO LOCATIONS of Hawthorne's Pizza on Thursday, January 30th, 4:00-10:00pm Midtown Hawthorne's, 1701 E. 7th Street, and Highland Creek Hawthorne's, 5814 Highland Shoppes Drive. You can stay and eat or take your food to go. A percentage of your sale will be given back to the school when you let them know you are with PIEDMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL.
Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update for 1/18/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 8th grade teacher, Ms. Cece Sizoo-Roberson, who was recently named Piedmont’s Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to our band teacher, Mr. Forbis, and all 17 band students who auditioned for the south central district honor's band last weekend. Shout outs to the following students who made the honor's band this year: Evelyn Fenstermacher, Nate Hohm, Wilson Lane, Kendall Nader, Piper Jones, Akosua Mensah, and Thomas Sioda.They will be performing at the honor band clinic at Cramer High School next weekend and we wish them the best of luck!
Attention all students. Be sure to fill out the the club day registration link if you haven’t already. It will close this upcoming Tuesday morning so we can complete rosters for this semester’s clubs. http://bit.ly/ClubsSem21920.
8th Process Journals for the Community Project should be finishing up. Students should currently be working on Objective D. The Community Project Showcase is Friday February 14th. Please mark your calendar and join us for this event to show off all the wonderful projects our 8th graders have planned and executed this year.
Attention parents of sixth and seventh graders.... service as action hours are a requirement at Piedmont. Please continue to work to fulfill this expectation. Sixth graders must log 20 hours and seventh graders are responsible for 25 hours of service. Check powerschool under your child's math teacher to see how many hours your child currently has logged. If you need help finding opportunities please join our REMIND group - instructions can be found on the website at bit.ly/ibpiedmont. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
Attention 6th grade families.The second YMCA payment due date is February 7th and all payments are to be made online. Please contact your child’s homebase teacher with any questions.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck auction on Saturday, February 8th, at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Also, it may seem early, but please mark your calendars and let us know if you can help proctor EOG exams. We will be testing from May 26th until June 3rd and can use all the help we can get in securing proctors. We will have a sign-up genius available soon for you to sign up and help out. Contact Ms. Austin, our testing coordinator, for more information at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us.
This past week, all students should have brought home a copy of last year’s school report card.
Please be reminded there is NO school this coming Monday for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday and no school Friday, January 24th for a teacher workday.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update for 1/11/2020
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I am excited and proud to report that Piedmont was just re-designated as a North Carolina School to Watch! Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for earning this recognition.
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams and our cheerleaders - they won all of their games this past week! Both teams will be away on Monday and Thursday of this upcoming week.
Attention 7th grade Parents: Payment #2 for the Washington, DC Field Trip is due by Friday, January 17. Payments must be made online. If you have any questions be sure to reach out to your child's homeroom teacher.
Please note that the second quarter is coming to a close. Quarterly exams begin this upcoming week and any service as action hours earned during the 2nd quarter are due by January 23rd.
Our math classes are in need of donations of AAA batteries. We use AAA batteries for our graphing calculators. If you are able to donate batteries, please bring them to Ms. Gorman in Student Services.
Our lost and found is once again overflowing with items. Please encourage your student to check for any missing belongings on Monday as we will be donating any remaining items to Goodwill on Tuesday.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update for 1/4/2020 (1st one of the New Year!)
Good morning Piedmont families and welcome to the New Year. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Both girls and boys basketball will be home on Thursday. Please be reminded that students must go home first and return with an adult if they wish to see the game.
Attention 7th grade families, this is just a reminder that the 2nd payment for the Washington, DC Field Trip is due by Friday, January 17th. Be sure to click on your child's homeroom teacher's name when making the online payment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's homeroom teacher before the deadline.
Attention Extended Day students. Please be sure to return the invitation to Ms. Gorman if you are planning to participate.
Please note that Wednesday, January 8th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:15 and buses will run at that time.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update for 12/20/19 (last one for 2019!)
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you to our PTSA, all our parent volunteers and everyone who donated cookies and baked goods this week - we had a fantastic luncheon for our staff and our bus drivers truly enjoyed their treats.
Congratulations to our 8th grader, Jonathan Thomas, who won the learning community spelling bee! Next he’ll be headed to the district wide spelling bee and we wish him the best of luck.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team for their third place finish at their recent regional competition and to our Mock Trial team for their first place finish last week.
Congratulations to both our girls and boys basketball teams who won their games this past week. Also, congratulations to our cheerleaders for their great work during the game in supporting the team and cheering on the crowd.
Attention Mr. Robinson’s students. I’m happy to announce when we return from break, Mr. Jason Moseley, a former CMS teacher, will be covering the classes until Mr. Robinson’s return.
The winter break is a great time for parents to work with their students to clean-out and organize backpacks, school binders and notebooks and replenish basic school supplies such as pencils, pens, tape, glue, and scissors. It’s also a great time for students to participate in community and service activities.
Last but not least, don’t forget school will be closed starting tomorrow for the winter break. We return to class on Monday, January 6, 2020. Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2020!
Weekly Update 12/14/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please help us celebrate our Piedmont staff and bus drivers this holiday season by signing up to volunteer for the annual staff holiday lunch or sending in baked treats for the bus driver cookie exchange. We will be collecting treats thru Tuesday 12/17 (please avoid any items that require refrigeration as well as any cakes or pies, since we are only collecting items that can be boxed for distribution). Send in varieties of cookies, bars, brownies, chocolate pretzel treats and/or bark to your child's homeroom teacher by December 17. For more information about the cookie exchange and to volunteer for the staff lunch, visit the Signup Genius at https://bit.ly/2Ls4HB6 .
We have many coats, sweaters and miscellaneous clothing items in our lost and found bin. We are not able to keep these items when the bin becomes overfilled. All current lost and found items need to be claimed by Tuesday of this upcoming week after which they will be taken to the Salvation Army clothing ministry or donated to Steve’s Coats for Kids.
Congratulations to both our girls and boys basketball teams who won their games this past week. Also, congratulations to our cheerleaders for their great work during the game in supporting the team and cheering on the crowd. Please note, for our home game on Monday, students are NOT permitted to stay after school to attend the games. If they are interested in attending, they must head home after school and return with an adult who will attend the game with them.
Please be sure to return all library books before the holiday break. 6th graders with books overdue from elementary school will need to contact Mrs. Newburger so we can clear those accounts.
Finally, please note we have a band concert this upcoming Tuesday at 6:00. Join us in supporting our students and enjoying some fantastic music.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/7/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Please help us celebrate our Piedmont staff and bus drivers this holiday season by signing up to volunteer for the annual staff holiday lunch or sending in baked treats for the bus driver cookie exchange. We will begin treat collection on Wednesday 12/11 thru Tuesday 12/17 (please avoid any items that require refrigeration as well as any cakes or pies, since we are only collecting items that can be boxed for distribution). Send in varieties of cookies, bars, brownies, chocolate pretzel treats and/or bark to your child's homeroom teacher by December 17. For more information about the cookie exchange and to volunteer for the staff lunch, visit the Signup Genius at https://bit.ly/2Ls4HB6 .
Congratulations to both our girls and boys basketball teams who won their games this past week. Also, congratulations to our cheerleaders for their great work during the game in supporting the team and cheering on the crowd. Please note, students are not permitted to stay after school to attend the games. If they are interested in attending, they must head home after school and return with an adult who will attend the game with them.
Please be sure to return all library books before the holiday break. 6th graders with books overdue from elementary school will need to contact Mrs. Newburger so we can clear those accounts.
Students will be bringing home progress reports. Just a reminder that only students with a D or F in any class will receive a printed report. All 6th and 7th grade students will receive a progress report from their math teacher in order for you to see the number of service as action hours that have been submitted. 8th grade students will have a report from their science teacher so you can see the progress students have made on their community project. Be reminded that projects must be completed on time for students to attend the Outer Banks trip. Please reach out directly to the project supervisor for any questions about journal completion.
Finally, please note we have an orchestra concert this upcoming Thursday at 6:00. Join us in supporting our students and enjoying some fantastic music.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/30/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner, our orchestra teacher, and the following students who recently won seats in the CMS Honors Orchestras! They competed against students from all of the middle school orchestra programs in CMS. In the Philharmonic Orchestra, congratulations to Sammy Beuregard, Diya Dhananjay, Abi Muthuraman, Andrew Zhang, Mercy Sweet and Kay Sewavi. In the Symphonic Orchestra, congratulations goes to Walter McCann, William Merrit, Lucy Frost, Claudia Allemeir, and Parth Patel.
It’s time for the fall book fair. Clean out those piggy banks and come shop with us Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily in the media center. (If you prefer to shop for books online or the book fair in the media center does not have a title you’re looking for, our online fair, which is hosted on the Scholastic website, opens on November 21 and runs through December 4.) This year’s fair has something new and exciting. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the fair, students will have the chance to participate in the DumDum Pull and will have the opportunity to pull a lollipop for mystery prizes including Apple Store gift cards, books, secret decoder pens, candy and bookmarks. Each pull is worth 25 cents. Students will also have the opportunity to win one of two gift baskets during the raffle. Students must spend $10 at the book fair to enter the raffle. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on the last day of the fair. Parents who don’t want to send their child in with cash or a credit card may use Scholastic’s eWallet. It is a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Beginning November 18, simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. For more details on eWallet or to access the online fair, visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Parents, if you can assist with the book fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link, located on the Piedmont PTSA website, my webpage, and the Piedmont Facebook page, to volunteer and help make this bookfair a success. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805084ba5a82aa46-20161
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/23/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our spelling bee champion, Jonathan Thomas and runner-up, Lotier Sama. Jonathan will be competing in the learning community spelling bee next month and we wish him the best of luck.
The following students were selected for the CMS Honors Band Clinic this weekend at Northwest School of the Arts: 7th graders Piper Jones, Emma McFadden, and Akosuah Mensah, 8th graders Ainsley Clinton Fodor, Jairus Fuller, Nate Hohm, Wilson Lane, and Kendall Nader, and alternates Ricardo Forges, Jonathan Dunham, and Thomas Sioda. The selection committee filled the 98 person band with representation from each middle school that applied. Our students are currently in a clinic band rehearsal this morning and they will present a concert open to the public at NWSA this afternoon at 2pm. Please congratulate these students and their teacher, Mr. Forbis, when you see them next week and please consider attending the concert to support them.
We have several students auditioning for CMS Honors Orchestra today at East Meck HS. They will be competing against orchestra students from most CMS Middle Schools to earn seats in two orchestras. Please wish them and their teacher, Ms. Winegarder, good luck as they have been working on advanced music to prepare for their audition! Stay tuned for results.
We have many coats, sweaters and miscellaneous clothing items in our lost and found bin. We are not able to keep these items when the bin becomes overfilled. Lost and found items not claimed will be taken to the Salvation Army clothing ministry or donated to Steve’s Coats for Kids.
It’s time for the fall book fair. Clean out those piggy banks and come shop with us Monday, December 2 through Friday, December 6 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily in the media center. (If you prefer to shop for books online or the book fair in the media center does not have a title you’re looking for, our online fair, which is hosted on the Scholastic website, opens on November 21 and runs through December 4.) This year’s fair has something new and exciting. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the fair, students will have the chance to participate in the DumDum Pull and will have the opportunity to pull a lollipop for mystery prizes including Apple Store gift cards, books, secret decoder pens, candy and bookmarks. Each pull is worth 25 cents. Students will also have the opportunity to win one of two gift baskets during the raffle. Students must spend $10 at the book fair to enter the raffle. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on the last day of the fair. Parents who don’t want to send their child in with cash or a credit card may use Scholastic’s eWallet. It is a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Beginning November 18, simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available. For more details on eWallet or to access the online fair, visit https://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontopenibmiddleschool. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Parents, if you can assist with the book fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link, located on the Piedmont PTSA website, my webpage, and the Piedmont Facebook page, to volunteer and help make this bookfair a success. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/805084ba5a82aa46-20161
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Last but not least, please remember there are only 2 days of school next week. Have a great weekend and safe and relaxing holiday break.
Weekly Update 11/16/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team who won their final game of the season and went undefeated this year! Please be reminded that winter sports tryouts will continue this upcoming Monday. Tryouts may also continue on Tuesday, if needed.
A huge shout out to three of our 8th grade students, Mika Ohin, Isaiah Angus, and Aiden Crawford for their work collecting items for those in need. Carpool parents thank you so much for your patience next week as these three young men collect coats for Steve's Coats for Kids as well as canned food items for The Belmont Community Thanksgiving boxes. Collections will take place between 8:45-9:15 am on the carlot. Parents can also donate at any time to the front office.
Attention 6th grade families we have been able to extend the first payment for our YMCA trip to Friday November 22nd. Please make your payment online and remember to return your field trip packet to your homebase teacher.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/9/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Be sure to join us tonight at the Charlotte Light the Night Walk as we walk in support of our 8th grader, Talia Ivory. The walk begins at 4:30 at Romare Bearden Park in uptown Charlotte. Look for the purple shirts and Team Talia sign - we will meet on the steps of the baseball stadium.
In athletics news, congratulations to volleyball who is now conference champs, football who clinched the conference championship, and softball who is co-conference champs. This upcoming week, football is away on Wednesday. Winter sports tryouts for basketball and cheerleading start Friday Nov. 15th. Check out the athletic website or contact Mr. Jamison with any questions.
Attention all Piedmont parents. We have started our annual coat drive for “Steve’s Coats for Kids”and WSOCTV. This year, the collection efforts are being led by 8th grader Mika Ohin as a part of his Community Project. Please feel free to drop off new or used coats in the bin located in the main lobby. Mika will also be collecting coats on the carlot, for those of you interested in dropping off at this location. A flyer will outline dates and times for carlot drop off soon. We encourage you to bring in coats of all sizes to help those in need for the upcoming cold winter season.
We need a few volunteers to help us oversee the Neon Carnival and Game Day on Friday, November 15th. If you can help, please sign up through our sign-up genius located on my webpage or our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a5ae2fa31-cookie
Come meet Piedmont families for dinner at the Midtown Chipotle, 239 S. Kings Drive on THIS Tuesday, Nov 12, 5pm-9pm. Please let them know you are with Piedmont as you make your purchase, to support our PTSA.
Students brought home report cards and MAP testing data this past week. Be sure to check PowerSchool for updates and reach out directly to the teacher with any questions.
Last but not least, Happy Veterans’ Day to all our Piedmont family members who are veterans including our very own Ms. Brown and Mr. Miller.
Have a great weekend and remember no school this Monday.
Weekly Update 11/2/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
On Friday, November 8th, Piedmont is hosting its Annual Veterans Day breakfast to honor and thank our military veteran family members for their service to this country. This event will be held in Piedmont's Media Center from 8:00AM until 9:30AM. This delicious breakfast will be free for both veterans and family members! Hope you can be there. Any questions regarding this event please contact Mrs. Brown.
Friday, November 8th is the deadline for registering your child for the New York City field trip in March. Fliers can be picked up outside of room C-203 or you can email david.milligan@cms.k12.nc.us for more information.
In athletics news, congratulations to the football team, volleyball team and golf team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, volleyball and softball will be home on Monday and football is away on Wednesday.
We need a few volunteers to help us oversee the Neon Carnival and Game Day on Friday, November 15th. If you can help, please sign up through our sign-up genius located on my webpage or our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a5ae2fa31-cookie
Voting is one of our most cherished American rights. We can lead by example on civic participation for our students by voting on Election Day, Tuesday November 5. Please note there is NO school that day.
Last, but not least, don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour tonight.
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/26/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
On Friday, November 8th, Piedmont is hosting its Annual Veterans Day breakfast to honor and thank our military veteran family members for their service to this country. This event will be held in Piedmont's Media Center from 8:00AM until 9:30AM. This delicious breakfast will be free for both veterans and family members! Hope you can be there. Any questions regarding this event please contact Mrs. Brown.
In athletics news, congratulations to the football team and volleyball team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, golf will be home on Tuesday. Volleyball and softball are home on Tuesday and away on Thursday. Football will be home on Wednesday. Please note there will be no teachers holding students after school, so students wishing to attend the game will need to go home at dismissal and return with and adult.
Just a reminder, the deadline is approaching if you are interested in having your child attend the New York City field trip in March. Students can pick up a flier outside room C-203. You can also reach out to the trip coordinator, Mr. Milligan, at david.milligan@cms.k12.nc.us.
We need a few volunteers to help us oversee the Neon Carnival and Game Day on Friday, November 15th. If you can help, please sign up through our sign-up genius located on my webpage or our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a5ae2fa31-cookie
Please note, students are NOT permitted to bring breakfast to school. This violates federal and local school nutrition policies. Free breakfast is available to all students in the cafeteria. Also, students are not permitted to have food delivered to the school as this is a safety risk and violation of school nutrition policies.
Attention students of Mr. Robinson. Ms. Austin, our dean of students, has stepped in to help checking assignments in his absence while we are searching for a long-term substitute teacher. You can reach her at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us with any questions.
6th grade parents the deadline for first payment of the YMCA Black Mountain field trip is due on November 1st. Payment should be made through the Piedmont website under your child's home base teacher."
One quarter down and three to go! This is a great time to review policies and procedures. Please take a minute to review our visitor policy which is posted on our webpage. I also need to remind you of our traffic patterns. Please note the driveway closest to the front doors is only an exit - please do not turn in here as you risk a head on collision. Also, please note there is only one entryway and one exit on the car lot. Please only pull into the lot closest to the red awning - again to avoid any collisions.
Finally, please be reminded that there is no school this upcoming Monday, October 28th. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/12/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball, softball and football for their wins this past Monday and Tuesday! This upcoming week, softball and volleyball games are away on Monday and home on Thursday. Golf is home next week and football is home on Tuesday. Please be reminded that students should have a signed permission slip to stay for the game and should not leave campus and return without a parent.
Cookie dough delivery is this Tuesday, October 15th. Students selling 5 items or less will be instructed to go to the lobby to pick up their order during the school day. Larger orders must be picked up by an adult between 4pm and 6pm on October 15th. If your child is absent that day, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up your order. Items can not be refrigerated overnight at the school and are subject to being discarded.
We need a few volunteers to help us distribute cookie dough orders to the students and families both during and after school on Tuesday. We also need help overseeing the Neon Carnival and Game Day on Friday, November 15th. If you can help, please sign up through our sign-up genius located on my webpage or our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a5ae2fa31-cookie
Please note for safety reasons and in order to remain compliant with child nutrition policies, students can not have food delivered to the school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/5/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Attention students of Mr. Robinson. I wanted to be sure and let you know that Mr. Robinson will be on extended medical leave for the next few months. We are in the process of hiring a long term substitute or interim teacher to fill in during Mr. Robinson’s absence and will let you know as soon as that position is finalized. In the meantime, our 6th grade teacher, Mr. Kollar, will be entering grades into Powerschool and is available for any questions about assignments. You can reach him at aaron.kollar@cms.k12.nc.us.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball team for their win this past week! This upcoming week, softball and volleyball games are home on Monday and all other games and matches are away.
We are looking for parents to serve on our School Leadership Team this year. The SLT meets monthly (typically the first Monday of each month) at 8:00 a.m. to discuss issues and concerns surrounding school improvement planning and school safety. If you are interested in joining us this year, please email me at jackie.barone@cms.k12.nc.us. Our first meeting will actually be held on Monday, October 14th at 8:00 and we will do the 1st Monday of the month moving forward.
Attention 8th graders, the deadline to apply for NJHS has been extended to October 30th. The application is available on the website, but be sure to reach out to Ms. Grossman with any questions.
Cookie dough delivery is scheduled for October 15th. Students selling 5 items or less will be instructed to go to the lobby to pick up their order during the school day. Larger orders must be picked up by an adult between 4pm and 6pm on October 15th. If your child is absent that day, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up your order. Items can not be refrigerated overnight at the school and are subject to being discarded.
We need a few volunteers to help us distribute cookie dough orders to the students and families both during and after school on Tuesday, October 15th. We also need help overseeing the Neon Carnival and Game Day on Friday, November 15th. If you can help, please sign up through our sign-up genius located on my webpage or our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c45a5ae2fa31-cookie
PTSA will be meeting this upcoming Thursday, October 10th, at 8:00 a.m. Please consider attending and joining PTSA if you haven’t already done so.
Please help remind your students that no earbuds, headphones, air pods, etc. are to be worn in the hallways as that is a major safety concern.
Lastly, please be sure to use the car rider lot between 8:45 and 9:15. Pulling into the main lot at this time is dangerous and interrupts bus traffic.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/28/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you for your support of our cookie dough fundraiser. Thank you especially to Ms. Sally Harris and Ms. Sarah Wilson who chaired the cookie dough committee for the PTSA and thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped out counting money and sorting orders. Cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 15th. Students who sold 5 items or less will bring their items home with them that afternoon. For orders of more than 5 items, parents will need to pick those up in the lobby any time between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.
Please know cookie dough sales have been extended online only through this Sunday night at midnight! Go online to fundshoppe.com to support our school.
Attention 6th and 8th grade families. Mark your calendars for our Curriculum Nights and note the correct times. Each grade level will host an evening presentation to review key components of the curriculum and events and opportunities that will be happening this year. 8th grade meets at 6:00 on October 1st and 6th grade meets at 5:45 on October 3rd.
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team and our volleyball team who won their games this past week and to the golf team for tying at their match this past week. All teams will be away this upcoming week.
Attention 7th grade parents. The paperwork and deposit for the Washington, DC field are due on Friday, Oct. 4th. All payments for the trip must be made online. Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you have any questions.
Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade families. It is not too late to sign your child up for New York City field trip in March. If interested, your child should pick up a flyer outside of Mr. Milligan's classroom, C203.
Attention parents of TD certified families, on October 3rd from 5:00 - 5:45 We will discuss the resources, curriculum and courses offered to TD certified students in middle school as outlined in their Differentiated Education Plans (DEPs) and demonstrate some strategies that your child may experience in class this year.If you have any questions, please contact Piedmont’s Academic Facilitator, Karen Gorman at (980) 343-5435 or via email at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us
Mid-quarter progress reports came home this past week. Students will receive a progress report if they have a D or F in any class. Also, all 6th and 7th grade students will receive a progress report from their math teacher indicating how many service as action hours they have completed at this point. Please be sure to check PowerSchool for updates on all courses.
Thank you again for your continued support. Have a good weekend.
Weekly Update 9/21/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
This is the last weekend to sell cookie dough and all money and orders are due this upcoming Monday.
In athletics news, congratulations to our volleyball and softball teams who both won their games this past week! Volleyball and softball are both away this week on Monday and Thursday and golf has their first match next week. Football will be home on Wednesday. If students would like to stay for the football game, they must have a completed permission slip to turn in to their homebase teacher the morning of the game. Also, please note, students are not permitted to leave campus during football games without an adult.
All students should have brought home an official EOG report yesterday which lists the math scores. Please contact your child’s homebase teacher if you did not receive that information.
ATTENTION 7TH GRADE PARENTS. The Washington, DC field trip deadline is approaching on Friday, Oct. 4. Please make sure your child has turned in the permission slip and medical form to their homeroom teacher. Remember that the $115 deposit must be paid online. If you have any questions please reach out to your child's homebase teacher.
Attention 6th and 8th grade families. Mark your calendars for our Curriculum Nights! Each grade level will host an evening presentation to review key components of the curriculum and events and opportunities that will be happening this year. 6th grade meets at 6:00 on October 3rd and 8th grade is 5:00 on October 1st.
Attention parents of TD certified families, on October 3rd from 5:00 - 5:45 We will discuss the resources, curriculum and courses offered to TD certified students in middle school as outlined in their Differentiated Education Plans (DEPs) and demonstrate some strategies that your child may experience in class this year.If you have any questions, please contact Piedmont’s Academic Facilitator, Karen Gorman at (980) 343-5435 or via email at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us
Attention 7th grade families. We are still in need of immunization information from several families. Be sure to get this information to us ASAP so your child can avoid being excluded from school.
Fall pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Wednesday, September 25. If you would like to order pictures please return the order form and payment with your student on picture day. For your convenience, you may prepay for the pictures by going to www.paycp.com. Select your school name on the drop-down tab to place your order online. The online prepay will be available until the end of business of the scheduled picture day.
Last but definitely not least, please remember you can still sell cookie dough until this Monday and orders can be placed online at fundshoppe.com.
Thank you again for your continued support. Have a good weekend.
Weekly Update 9/14/19
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough. Remember our fundraiser is happening through September 23rd. Online ordering is available at fundshoppe.com Any student who sells at least one additional item online this weekend will get a prize on Monday! And, mark your calendars, the cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 15th.
If you haven’t joined the PTSA yet, remember all dues, donations to All Hands on Deck, and volunteer sign-ups are now available through MemberHub at: https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com.
Anyone who has a VIC card and shops at Harris-Teeter can link their card to forward a fraction of their grocery bill to Piedmont IB. The code is 1881, and knowing this will save you some time in going through “the book” at the customer service desk.
Fall pictures for the yearbook will be taken on Wednesday, September 25. If you would like to order pictures please return the order form and payment with your student on picture day. For your convenience, you may prepay for the pictures by going to www.paycp.com. Select your school name on the drop-down tab to place your order online. The online prepay will be available until the end of business of the scheduled picture day.
Attention 7th graders. this is a reminder that we need your child’s North Carolina health assessment AND/OR immunizations. Please contact your child’s physician for an appointment or make an appointment to attend one of the remaining Big Shot Saturday Events for immunizations. Call 704-336-6500 to make an appointment during regular clinics or for these special Saturday events. On Sept. 21st at Billingsley Road Health Dept from 8:30-12:30 AND Beatties Ford Road Health Dept on Sep 14 | 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Bring a copy of your child’s shot record and insurance card if available. After Sept. 25, your child will not be able to come to school if one or both of these items are missing. Please call the school nurse if you have questions.
Attention 6th, 7th and 8th grade parents, if you would like for your child to go on a field trip to New York City, please attend the information meeting on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:00 pm in the auditorium. For more information you can email Mr. Milligan at david.milligan@cms.k12.nc.us.
Attention 7th grade parents, the non-refundable deposit and all paperwork for the Washington, DC field trip are due by Friday, October 4th. For more information you can contact your child's homeroom teacher.
If you have an afternoon transportation change for your child, please call the main office by 3:30 pm. Transportation changes are announced over the loudspeaker and posted on closed circuit. Please encourage your student to pay attention to all afternoon announcements. Also, please be reminded that no early dismissals are permitted after 3:30 in order to help facilitate dismissal of the rest of the school.
Don't forget to turn in any outstanding forms and grade-level-fees online at http://bit.ly/PiedmontPay.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 9/7/19
Cookie dough, cookie dough, yummy, yummy, yummy, yummy cookie dough. Yes, it's that time of year again! We started our PTSA Cookie Dough Fundraiser yesterday and your child received a packet from their homebase teacher. There are fun prizes to be won and the cookies are delicious! This is the main fundraiser for our school and we cannot make it happen without your support. We will be selling cookie dough for the next 2 weeks, with all paper order forms due back at school on September 23rd. Online ordering will be available at fundshoppe.com The cookie dough will be delivered to the school on October 15th.
If you haven’t joined the PTSA yet, remember all dues, donations to All Hands on Deck, and volunteer sign-ups are now available through MemberHub at: https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com.
Would you like to paint the street and enjoy a car-free day? Then Open Streets 704 should be on your list! The streets will be OPEN from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday September 15th 2019! The route for Charlotte-Mecklenburg's eighth Open Streets 704 event covers four (4) miles between West End and Dilworth - and all the cool places in between! Open Streets 704 is the largest people-powered event in the county and aims to build a better, healthier and connected community. We encourage Charlotte and Mecklenburg area residents to walk, bike, and experience the city together in a way that’s just not possible in a car. There is a sign up genius for students to participate in the event with Piedmont - we still have a lot of open slots. Go to the bit.ly/ibpiedmont page and find more information on how to sign up.
We have an exciting new club at Piedmont, called Girls Who Code, which will be run by
Reva Kumar and Meghana Pandit, who love coding and are hosting this club as part of their 8th-grade service as action project. 8th graders, this club is a great opportunity to use the coding skills you will gain from this club to creatively advertise or showcase your community and service project. This club will meet on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. You can sign up for Girls Who Code in the Media Center with Ms. Gurthie or using the link on my webpage and our Facebook page.
https://forms.gle/t8idJvWRQZNUbWQQA.
You can find more information on the Piedmont Website, using the link http://piedmontpd.weebly.com/studentspace/new-club-girls-who-code.You
can also attend the Parent Information Session in the Media Center on Wednesday, September 11th at 5:00 p.m. to find out more about this club.
Attention students interested in Mock Trial. The team is looking for those who want to be future lawyers, interested in the law, or those who love to act! Tryouts will be held on Wednesday 9/11 and Thursday 9/12. Students should sign up on the sheet outside of Ms. Jones’ room and ask for the speeches.
Registration is open for Piedmont's Cross Country For Youth team, a 10-week running program that strives to impact the lives of youth with the skills they need to run Cross Country and live healthy lives with character. Practice is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 - 6:00 pm on the Piedmont track. The first practice will be Tuesday, September 10. Several competitions take place over the season. Register at www.crosscountryforyouth.org.
Attention 8th graders. If you are interested in NJHS, the application is on the Piedmont website. The deadline for applying is October 1st. There are community hours required, so if you are interested please review the application. If you have any questions feel free to stop by Ms Grossman's room, Room A110.
Don't forget to turn in any outstanding forms and grade-level-fees. Grade level fees are used for purchasing school agendas, workbooks and other instructional items for each grade level. Payments can be made online at http://bit.ly/PiedmontPay. You can also access the link on my webpage or our Facebook page.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/31/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Interested in the 2019-2020 Science Olympiad season? Come to the information meeting this Thursday, September 5th @ 5 PM in the auditorium. This meeting is for parents and students. Please see Mr. Kollar for a permission slip to remain after school that day.
Please be sure to visit the bit.ly/ibpiedmont website to find your new REMIND codes to get up to date information on all things IB. Note that bitly’s are case sensitive.
Don’t forget fall sports tryouts will be this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. Students need to bring all signed and completed paperwork to tryouts if it was not already turned in to Coach Jamison.
Don't forget to turn in any outstanding forms and grade-level-fees. Grade level fees are used for purchasing school agendas, workbooks and other instructional items for each grade level. Payments can be made online at http://bit.ly/PiedmontPay. You can also access the link on my webpage or our Facebook page.
Please note our arrival and dismissal policies on our webpage. No early dismissals are allowed after 3:30 p.m. We have an updated traffic patterns map posted on our Facebook page for your reference.
In the mornings, be reminded that students should not be dropped off before 8:45 if they have not made prior arrangements with a teacher. Also, please, please, please do not block any driveways, especially when lining up for dismissal in the afternoon. We need our own driveways clear for buses to get in and out, and our neighbors do not need their personal driveways blocked (this could lead to intervention by CMPD!).
Students received the link to sign up for weekly clubs during homebase yesterday. If they have not had the chance to sign up, please be sure they go to http://bit.ly/Club1920Sem1 to indicate their choices for 1st semester.
Finally, please know I have a lot of important dates and reminders each week to share with you, so please check my webpage or our Facebook page for a transcript of these recordings if you don't catch any of this info (or if you just don't want to listen to me on a beautiful Saturday morning). Thank you for joining us this school year - it's going to be a great one. I wish each of you a safe, relaxing long weekend. See everyone on Tuesday!
Weekly Update 8/24/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
It was great to see so many families here for Open House this past week. We had a great afternoon and appreciate your patience with the parking and traffic situation.
I am excited to say school officially starts this Monday! We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of our students - both new and returning.
Please remember that school starts at 9:15 and students can't be dropped off before 8:45.
We do offer universal breakfast for all students, so when students arrive to school they will either report to breakfast or homebase.
If students don't know their homebase teacher, staff will be in the lobby of the school for them to get this information.
Please know for safety reasons, parents will not be allowed to escort students to class and must not leave the lobby area.
We appreciate your patience as we work to finalize schedules in PowerSchool. Students will receive a printed copy of their schedule in homebase on Monday.
Attention 7th and 8th grade families, fall sports tryouts for football, softball, volleyball, and golf will begin after school on Tuesday, September 3rd. Required paperwork is available in the main office or on the CMS athletics webpage. Please reach out to our athletic director, Jacob Jamison, with any questions.
Please note that grade level fee payments are now active online. You can pay the $20 fee which covers lockers, planners, agendas, and other homebase items by logging into the Online School Payments website at http://bit.ly/PiedmontPay.
Please be sure your child knows how they will be getting home from school on Monday and each day of school. Also, note buses are likely to run late the first few days of school. Be sure to reach out to CMS transportation at (980)343- 6715 with any questions or concerns.
Please join me in welcoming two additional teachers to Piedmont. Ms. Pam Freedy will teaching drama this year while Ms. Smiley is out on maternity leave and Ms. Alisha Blakely will be our new health teacher. Note if your child’s schedule says Smiley, the teacher will be Freedy and if your child’s schedule says Farrell, the teacher will be Blakely.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to wish everyone a fantastic school year. See you Monday morning!
Weekly Update 8/17/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Remember our Open House is this upcoming Thursday, August 22nd. 6th graders are invited to visit school between 1:00 and 2:30. 7th and 8th graders are invited from 2:00 until 3:30. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school.
The PTSA would like to welcome all of our families to a new year of school and a new year of PTSA. If this is your first year at Piedmont, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to each of you. If you are a "seasoned" Piedmont family, I know that you are as excited as we are to be starting the school year up again. As our new PTSA board and chairpersons embark on this year, we are looking forward to continuing the working partnership that the PTSA has established with our families, administration, our amazing teachers and our invaluable staff to provide an excellent learning experience for our children. I encourage each and every one of you to become a part of our team. Click the link on my webpage or our Facebook page to join: https://piedmontmiddle.memberhub.com/dues.
PTSA functions provide opportunities to meet other parents and teachers and our PTSA needs you! We still have a few leadership opportunities available. So, please consider becoming a part of the team. If you are interested, please stop by the PTSA table at Open House this Thursday. The PTSA is a forum for exchanging ideas, so attend the PTSA meetings throughout the year to make suggestions, and provide your input. We meet every 2nd Thursday of the month from 8:00am-8:45am. We would love to see you there.
Students should receive a phone call from their homebase teacher early next week and schedules will be available in PowerSchool beginning Monday. Please note, a final, printed schedule will be handed out on the first day of school as we are continuing to make some minor changes.
Attention all 6th grade students! If you are already signed up for band or orchestra, you MUST come to instrument selection on the day of open house. Instruments are first come, first chosen. ANY student wishing to try out instruments to see if they want to add band or orchestra are also welcome to come and try them out before deciding. The times are 11-2:30 and it is a drop in process. 1-2:30 (during the actual 6th grade open house) WILL be the busiest time and will yield the longest wait so come early before 1 to avoid the crowd. If you have any questions, please email either matthew.forbis@cms.k12.nc.us or juliaa.winegardner@cms.k12.nc.us.
Thank you to Ms. Andrea Poore and our Piedmont families for helping make our most recent service event at Freedom Park a success! We truly appreciate the continued support from all of our families and your willingness to help Piedmont students in any way.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 8/10/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Mark your calendars for our Open House which will be held Thursday, August 22nd. 6th graders are invited to visit school between 1:00 and 2:30. 7th and 8th graders are invited from 2:00 until 3:30. Please know this is an informal, drop-in style program. Students are encouraged to find their homebase teacher so they know where to report on the first day of school.
All 6th grade students interested in taking band or orchestra are invited to come to instrument selection between 11 am and 2 pm on Thursday, August 22nd. Students will have the opportunity to try all eight instruments (bass, cello, clarinet, flute, trombone, trumpet, viola, and violin) during this time, even if they are not currently registered for 6th grade band or orchestra. Students who are not able to attend on August 22nd will have the opportunity to test the instruments during ENCORE class time on August 26thand 27th.
Please note Remind is no longer available to our Service as Action Group. If you need to contact Mrs. Thornburg regarding service as action please email her at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us
On Wednesday August 14th from 9am - 12 noon there will be a clean up opportunity at Freedom Park. Parents must accompany their children to this event. This is NOT a DROP OFF event. The sign up genius for this work day is posted at bit.ly/ibpiedmont. Please see parent volunteer, Andrea Poore, at the event to sign your reflection sheet.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Parent 101 Reminder
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with a quick reminder to all of our new families that Parent 101 will be held this upcoming Thursday, August 8th, at 10:00 a.m. We hope to see our new parents there! If you can’t make it, we will have information posted to our webpage later that afternoon.
Summer Updates July 2019
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some summer updates. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new families to Piedmont! We will be holding Parent 101 at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th for all families new to Piedmont.
7th graders need to be certain their vaccinations are up-to-date. This includes the MCV and TDap vaccines.
8th graders need to be certain they've read through the information on the community and service project and process journals.
All students do have a summer reading and math project, all of which is detailed on the Piedmont webpage, and can begin working on service as action hours.
Please note we will have schedules finalized by mid-August and will alert you when Powerschool is up and running and accurate. Students should not be able to access Powerschool at this time and need to know if they are viewing a schedule in some other manner, it is not accurate.
Just a reminder, summer office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Fines can now be paid online with the school online payment system. If you pay online, the report card will be mailed to you.
We look forward to working with each and every one of you this upcoming school year and know it's going to be a great one! Enjoy the remainder of summer vacation and have a great weekend.
Summer Updates - July 2019
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone, principal of Piedmont, with some summer updates. First, I'd like to welcome all of our new families to Piedmont! We will be holding Parent 101 at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 8th for all families new to Piedmont.
7th graders need to be certain their vaccinations are up-to-date. This includes the MCV and TDap vaccines.
8th graders need to be certain they've read through the information on the community and service project and process journals.
All students do have a summer reading and math project, all of which is detailed on the Piedmont webpage, and can begin working on service as action hours.
Please note we will have schedules finalized by mid-August and will alert you when Powerschool is up and running and accurate. Students should not be able to access Powerschool at this time and need to know if they are viewing a schedule in some other manner, it is not accurate.
Just a reminder, summer office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Fines can now be paid online with the school online payment system. If you pay online, the report card will be mailed to you.
We look forward to working with each and every one of you this upcoming school year and know it's going to be a great one! Enjoy the remainder of summer vacation and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 6/7/19 (Final Message for 2018 - 2019)
Good evening Piedmont families! This is Jackie Barone with your final weekly update for the 2018 - 2019 school year. Congratulations to all of our students, especially our 8th graders who will be moving on to high school this fall. Summer reading and math projects, along with welcome letters and supply lists, will be posted on our website. Please be sure to check out the website and get those projects completed this summer. The new webpage for IB is now up and running and will be updated frequently. The link for that new site is bit.ly/ibpiedmont (all lowercase letters). Also, please be reminded that rising 8th grade students will be completing the IB Community Project next year. Information is posted on our website. Students can begin working on service as action hours and their project over the summer. Remember rising 7th graders will need 25 hours and rising 8th graders will need to complete their process journal and project by February of 2020. Report cards and EOG scores will be mailed home next week. IB report cards were sent home this afternoon. Please note that the new IB Report Card generator populates first semester with second for service as action hours. Please note the hour totals should appear in the 4th quarter column. Please disregard the tallied column for the year. Students owing fees will not receive a report card but rather a financial obligations form and instructions for resolving these issues. Thank you again for all your continued support and for helping make this year a fantastic school year. Best wishes for a safe and relaxing summer. See you in August!
Weekly Update 6/1/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We are just about done with testing. This Monday, our 8th graders in Math 1 and 2 will be taking their EOC or NCFE. All other 8th graders and our 7th graders will take the final two parts of their World Language exam. We will continue with makeup testing throughout the week.
As the year winds down, please be sure to pay any cafeteria fines and media fines and return all books, textbooks, chromebooks and locks. All issues need to be resolved as soon as possible so students can participate in field day on Friday. Please reach out to your child’s homebase teacher or grade level administrator if you have questions about this.
Attention 8th grade families. We are still in need of about 20 more chaperones for the 8th grade trip to the park next Wednesday. Please contact your child’s homebase teacher if you can help out.
Attention 7th grade families. We are in need of chaperones for the Amazing Race on June 6th from 8:45 until 4:15. Sign up at the link on my webpage and our Facebook page.
Per Mecklenburg County Health Department, all medications in the health room will be disposed of if they are not picked up by June 10th. New medication authorization forms will be needed for next school year - if you need new forms, please contact our school nurse, Ms. Gina Mallay.
Report cards will be mailed home the week of June 10th for any students not owing fines, but many important papers including IB report cards, summer reading assignments, and welcome letters will be handed out Friday afternoon. Please be on the lookout for these important documents.
Attention rising 7th and 8th graders interested in applying to NJHS. Please refer to the Piedmont webpage over the summer as there are additional community and service hours required.
Thank you for your support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 5/25/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thanks to all those who supported us as proctors yesterday! Testing has run smoothly so far. We have more testing this upcoming week and could use a few more proctors. Come on up to the school at 8:45 Tuesday morning or call the school or sign up at http://bit.ly/PiedmontProctor.
Attention 7th and 8th graders, don’t forget you also have World Language end of year exams on Friday.
Attention 6th grade parents! If your child is attending the YMCA Field Trip in June, we ask that you contribute to snacks and water for the trip. Snacks and water can be dropped off in the main office at any time. We ask that all GIRLS bring a 16-24 pack of store-bought, individually packaged snacks. These can include pretzels, chips, cookies, fruit snacks, etc. (NO NUT PRODUCTS PLEASE). All BOYS as asked to bring a case (approximately 24) of bottled water. Let your child’s homebase teacher know if you have any questions.
Good luck to our State Champion Science Olympiad team who is heading to the National Science Olympiad Tournament next weekend. They have worked hard this year and we are extremely proud of all participating students, coaches and parents. We wish our team the best of luck and will be eagerly awaiting the results of the competition!
Attention 7th grade families. We are in need of chaperones for the Amazing Race on June 6th from 8:45 until 4:15. Sign up at the link on my webpage and our Facebook page.
All students must have fines resolved, including media center, chromebook, and cafeteria fines, in order to participate in end of year activities.
Last, but not least, please remember there is NO school this Monday. Have a safe, relaxing Memorial Day weekend!
Weekly Update 5/18/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
End of year testing starts this upcoming Friday!!!! We will have reading and math EOGs on Friday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 29th. Social Studies will be Tuesday, May 28th and Science will be Thursday, May 30th, World Language for 7th and 8th graders on May 31st and Math 1 and 2 on June 3rd. Please be reminded that students will be testing online and can use their own computer mice on their exams. Also, we still need many proctors, so please sign up at www.bit.ly/PiedmontProctor. If we don’t have enough proctors, we will need to use roving proctors or move testing sessions to alternate dates in order to cover our testing needs. We will keep you posted if either of those situations must occur.
All media center books are now past due. Please be sure to return books and resolve any fines as soon as possible. Be sure to reach out to Mrs. Newburger with any questions.
Attention 8th grade families. The 8th GRADE SOCIAL will be held this Sunday at Piedmont. Only volunteering parents, Piedmont staff members, and 8th grade Piedmont students with a ticket will be admitted. No tickets will be sold on site. Due to CMS policy, no person wearing prom attire, including but not limited to tuxedos, spaghetti straps, strapless dresses, or transported by a limousine may be admitted to the Social. Pictures will be sold at the Social and must be purchased with cash.
The 8th GRADE RECOGNITION CEREMONY will be held Thursday, June 6th. Please plan to be at Little Rock AME Zion Church by 10:30 am. The ceremony will run from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. Each student will receive only TWO tickets.
Just a reminder for all families. Car riders must be here by 9:00 in order to be able to get breakfast.
Attention all athletes. We will be holding an end of year recognition ceremony for all sports seasons on Monday at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Food will not be provided, however, families are encouraged to visit Habit Burger who will donate proceeds back to the PTSA. See Coach Jamison with any questions.
The PTSA invites all of our families to join them at Habit Burger Grill at 209 South Kings Dr, from 5pm-8pm on Monday, May 20th for Piedmont's final Spirit Night of the school year. A portion of the proceeds go back to our PTSA. See you there!
The PTSA needs leaders for next year and will host a special election on Monday, June 10th at 8am. If you would like to run for the office of vice-president, treasurer or secretary for next year, please email the PTSA at piedmontptsa@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you and have a great weekend. And remember….proctors, proctors, I need, I need, I need, I need proctors!
Weekly Update 5/11/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you to our PTSA and all of our families who helped make the staff appreciation luncheon a huge success. We are all truly grateful for the support!
Attention Extended Day Participants: please note that the next Reading session is MONDAY, May 13th, followed by Tuesday, May 14th.Yes, there are two dates for reading sessions next week! The final Reading session will be Tuesday, May 21st. Math has two sessions left: Thursday, May 16th and FRIDAY, May 17th. Yes, the last Math session is on a Friday!
Attention 6th and 7th grade parents...Mark your calendars for May 15th at 6:00pm in the auditorium. On that evening you will be able to come in and learn about an exciting new travel opportunity to...THE BIG APPLE - NEW YORK CITY...that is being offered for our students in the 2019-20 school year. Be on the lookout for more information about this awesome trip. Please note this is an optional, non-school related trip. We will still be doing our whole grade level trips to D.C. and the Outer Banks next year.
Students should be bringing home progress reports for any class which they have a D or an F in. Be sure to check Powerschool regularly and reach out to the teacher directly with any questions or concerns.
End of year testing is coming very, very soon! We will have reading and math EOGs on Friday, May 24th and Wednesday, May 29th. Social Studies will be Tuesday, May 28th and Science will be Thursday, May 30th, World Language for 7th and 8th graders on May 31st and Math 1 and 2 on June 3rd. Please be reminded that students will be testing online and can use their own computer mice on their exams. Also, we still need many proctors, so please sign up at www.bit.ly/PiedmontProctor.
This upcoming week we have an orchestra concert on Tuesday and a band concert on Thursday. Both events start at 6:00 p.m. and are free to the public! Students wishing to attend the concert will need to go home and return at 6:00. See Mr. Forbis or Ms. Winegardner with any questions. Come on out to support our students!
Online yearbook sales have been extended until May 17th. There are a limited amount of yearbooks remaining. Please order your child's yearbook today at Jostens.com
No orders will be accepted at school this year. Online orders only.
Attention all athletes. We will be holding an end of year recognition ceremony for all sports seasons on Monday, May 20th at 5:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Food will not be provided, however, families are encouraged to visit Habit Burger who will donate proceeds back to the PTSA. See Coach Jamison with any questions.
Last, but definitely not least, we’d love for everyone to wear purple on Wednesday in honor of MPS Awareness Day. Our 6th grader, Mia Avellan, is the Charlotte advocate for MPS awareness and will be giving a small prize to the homebase who has the most purple on Wednesday. You can learn more about MPS and how you can help at https://mpssuperhero.org/.
Thank you and have a great weekend. Remember to sign up to proctor!
Weekly Update 5/4/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took first place at their competition last weekend making them state champions! Next up is the national competition at the end of this month. Stay tuned!
Please mark your calendars! We are in desperate need of test proctors on May 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th. If you are able to help out, please sign up with our sign up genius http://bit.ly/PiedmontProctor or contact our testing coordinator, Ms. Meredith Austin, at meredith1. austin@cms.k12.nc.us or call the school at (980)343-5435. We need many proctors to have an effective testing session, so please let us know if you can help. Also, ask your friends, neighbors, and other family members.
Attention students of Mr. Egnot. I’m happy to report that former Piedmont teacher, Mr. Caleb Chandler, has taken the position for the remainder of the school year. You can reach Mr. Chandler at caleb1.chandler@cms.k12.nc.us. The 7th grade Social Studies has been working together to rotate students throughout all 3 classrooms on this last unit of the year and then will begin reviewing for the upcoming final exam in May.
Thanks to everyone who has donated gift cards for the luncheon and supported the captial campaign. The PTSA could still use your help in collecting a few more $5 - $10 gift cards to show our appreciation for the Piedmont staff. You can drop any gift cards off in the main office through Tuesday morning. Also, if you are able to help on Tuesday, be sure to sign up with our signup genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-staff
Attention 7th and 8th grade students. World Language speaking exams will begin this Thursday. Students must bring headphones with a microphone to their exam on their assigned exam date. Please be reminded that this exam will count 50% of the 4th quarter grade. Be sure to reach out to your World Language teacher directly with any questions or concerns.
PTSA is still looking for board and committee members for next year. If you are interested or have any questions, please complete the nomination form located on our webpage and return it to your student's home base teacher or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Thank you and have a nice weekend.
Weekly Update 4/27/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
The PTSA could still use your help in collecting $5 - $10 gift cards to show our appreciation for the Piedmont staff. You can drop any gift cards off in the main office through May 7th. Also, if you are able to help on the day of the luncheon, be sure to sign up with our signup genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-staff
Attention 7th and 8th grade students. World Language speaking exams will begin on May 9th. Students must bring headphones with a microphone to their exam on their assigned exam date. Please be reminded that this exam will count 50% of the 4th quarter grade. Be sure to reach out to your World Language teacher directly with any questions or concerns.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please complete the nomination form located on our webpage and return it to your student's home base teacher or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Dont’ forget EOG testing will begin and we need proctors on May 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th. Please sign up on our sign up genius link posted on my webpage and or Facebook page (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A8A72EA13-eogncfe) or contact our testing coordinator, Ms. Meredith Austin, at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 4/20/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Spring has sprung, and that means it is almost time for our end of year Staff Appreciation Luncheon and Gift Card Extravaganza! This is our opportunity to thank our teachers and staff for all of their hard work and support over the past year. In the days ahead, as you are out and about shopping and running errands, you can help us by collecting gift cards with a value between $5-$10 per card. We want to shower the teachers and staff with appreciation that day, so anything and everything that you can do to help, is greatly appreciated! Yes, monetary donations that we will use towards gift cards, will be accepted too. Starbucks, Harris Teeter, Quik Trip, Target, and any local restaurant or pub are always a big hit! There is no right or wrong choices when it comes to gift card giving...If it comes in the form of a gift card, it will be appreciated and enjoyed. We will collect gift cards from now until the luncheon on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Please bring your gift card donations to the front office. Also, we could use your help in supporting staff on the day of the luncheon. Please sign up with our sign up genius if you can help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA4AF29A7FD0-staff
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please complete the nomination form located on our webpage and return it to your student's home base teacher or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Attention 6th grade parents! If your child is attending the YMCA Field Trip in June and plans to bring ANY medication, they must have a form filled out and signed by their doctor. Medication forms can be picked up from Ms. Hash and must be returned to Ms. Hash by Friday, May 10. In addition, all attending students are asked to contribute to the snacks and water for the trip. Snacks and water can be dropped off in the main office at any time. We ask that all GIRLS bring a 16-24 pack of store-bought, individually packaged snacks. These can include pretzels, chips, cookies, fruit snacks, etc. (NO NUT PRODUCTS PLEASE). All BOYS as asked to bring a case (approximately 24) of bottled water. Let your child’s homebase teacher know if you have any questions.
Please mark your calendars! We are in need of test proctors on May 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th for our end of year testing. If you are able to help out, please sign up on our sign up genius link posted on my webpage and or Facebook page (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A8A72EA13-eogncfe) or contact our testing coordinator, Ms. Meredith Austin, at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us or call the school at (980)343-5435. We need many proctors to have an effective testing session, so please let us know if you can help. Also, ask your friends, neighbors, and other family members.
Thank you and have a great week.
Weekly Update 4/6/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I’m excited to announce we have a new dean of students, Mr. Robert Egnot. We will be working to secure a replacement for him for his social studies classes. In the meantime, the 7th grade Social Studies team will work to support all of the students.
Due to the Washington, DC field trip on April 11th, the 7th grade Math Extended Day session will be rescheduled. Students can attend the make-up session prior to the trip, during lunch on Monday, April 8th.
As a reminder, the 8th grade Math Extended Day make up session is also on Monday, April 8th during the 8th grade lunch period.
It's that time of year again where the PTSA is looking for people willing to step up and take on a leadership role for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Over the years, the PTSA board has worked to create a great partnership with Piedmont and we would like to carry on that tradition. If you are interested or know someone that would be willing to be part of the PTSA board next year, please complete the nomination form located on our webpage and return it to your student's home base teacher or email piedmontptsa@gmail.com.
Attention 6th grade parents! If your child is attending the YMCA Field Trip in June and plans to bring ANY medication, they must have a form filled out and signed by their doctor. Medication forms can be picked up from Ms. Hash and must be returned to Ms. Hash by Friday, May 10. In addition, all attending students are asked to contribute to the snacks and water for the trip. Snacks and water can be dropped off in the main office at any time. We ask that all GIRLS bring a 16-24 pack of store-bought, individually packaged snacks. These can include pretzels, chips, cookies, fruit snacks, etc. (NO NUT PRODUCTS PLEASE). All BOYS as asked to bring a case (approximately 24) of bottled water. Let your child’s homebase teacher know if you have any questions.
Please mark your calendars! We are in need of test proctors on May 24th, 28th, 29th and 30th for our end of year testing. If you are able to help out, please sign up on our sign up genius link posted on my webpage and or Facebook page (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B45A8A72EA13-eogncfe) or contact our testing coordinator, Ms. Meredith Austin, at meredith1.austin@cms.k12.nc.us or call the school at (980)343-5435. We need many proctors to have an effective testing session, so please let us know if you can help. Also, ask your friends, neighbors, and other family members.
Last but not least, please be reminded that the school will be closed beginning this upcoming Friday, April 12th at 5:00 p.m. for spring break. Classes will resume on Monday, April 22nd.
Thank you and have a great week.
Weekly Update 3/20/19
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our teacher assistant, Ms. Kerry Hogan-Hamer - she was just named the Central Learning Community 2’s teacher assistant of the year!
Attention 8th Grade Extended Day Students: Ms. Maragos will still hold the reading session on April 2nd for any OBX stay-back students. Mr. O'Neal and Ms. Henderson will hold a Math make-up session during lunch on Monday, April 8th.
Attention 7th and 8th grade students attending the overnight field trips. We are still in need of snacks for the bus ride. Boys should be bringing in a case of water and girls should be bringing a 16-24 pack of store bought snacks. They can include: pretzels, fruit snacks, chips, crackers, etc. PLEASE NO NUT PRODUCTS.
Students, don’t forget to complete and turn in Service As Action Reflection sheets for the WalkforEducation (4hours) and The Culture Night Event (2 hours). Students can get these forms signed by Mrs. Thornburg or the World Language Teachers.
Friday April 26th is the deadline for completion of Service As Action Hours. Sixth grade should have 20 hours and seventh grade 25 hours. Please check the Powerschool portal under the math teacher's grades to see what has been documented and reach out to the math teacher if there are any discrepancies. There have been several new listings on the REMIND app for service opportunities at the school and in the community. Continue to check REMIND frequently and tap in to your community resources. Utilize the Spring Break time as well to complete the required hours. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg at maranda.thornburg@cms.k12.nc.us.
Be There Dads are planning a Spring School Beautification day Saturday April 6th from 9AM - 11:00 am. Please see the sign up Genius posted on REMIND to sign up for this event. Students should not be dropped off for this event.
Our 6th and 7th grade students will begin MAP testing for the final time this upcoming week (8th grade will be the following week). Please encourage your students to try their best on these exams as it is a great indicator for what still needs to be reviewed before EOGs and an important data piece to be used for scheduling next year’s courses.
Attention all students. Please return your library books! Students will be charged for lost Piedmont library books and may be ineligible for any end of year activities if lost book issues aren’t resolved. Please help your student find and return any Piedmont library books. Please see Mrs. Newburger to work out a payment plan if necessary. Thank you.
Attention all families. Please be reminded that students must take very good care of the Chromebooks here at school - this includes not playing around with the device and not removing any identifying pictures or barcodes that the school has placed on the devices. Students are subject to damage charges and/or loss of Chromebooks privileges if proper care is not taken.
Thank you for your support! Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 3/23/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
First, I’d like to say congratulations and farewell to Ms. Teresa Peterson who just took a position as an assistant principal at Carmel Middle School. We wish her the best of luck! Moving forward, please direct any 6th grade concerns to our assistant principal, Mr. John Kirkland.
Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team: Katie Buchanan, DeJane Cade, Mercy Sweet, Emma Gates and Maggie Huff and their sponsor, Ms. Newburger. The team took 2nd place at their recent competition!
Congratulations to our bridge-building team: Mercy Sweet, Anushka Praminik, Sadie Walker, Emma Gates, Katie Janak, Celeste Shattuck, and Akosua Mensah. They took 2nd place at their recent competition!
ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS WHO ARE GOING ON THE WASHINGTON, DC FIELD TRIP:
All students attending the trip are asked to contribute to the snacks and water for the bus rides. All GIRLS are asked to bring a 16-24 pack of store bought snacks. They can include: pretzels, fruit snacks, chips, crackers, etc. PLEASE NO NUT PRODUCTS. All BOYS are asked to bring in a ~24 pack of bottled water. IF YOU PLAN ON TAKING MEDICATION ON THE TRIP YOU MUST PICK UP A GREEN MEDICAL FORM FROM MS. BURRELL. IT MUST BE FILLED OUT BY YOUR DOCTOR AND RETURNED TO MS. BURRELL BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD.
Piedmont's PTSA will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center from April 1st through 5th, from 8:45 to 4:30 each day. Online sales will run April 1st through April 12th. Join us in person or online and find some great books to read over spring break! Parents, the Book Fair can only happen with your help. Please visit the PTSA website to volunteer and help make this Book Fair a success or sign up with the signup genius on my webpage and our Facebook page. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-piedmont2
Please know we are continuing to be vigilant to make sure students are not viewing inappropriate images or videos on social media or discussing these with their peers at school. We ask your help in also being alert at all times about the content and social media channels students have access to and use. Reach out to let me know if you feel your child may need support or if you are aware of any concerns.
Attention 6th and 7th graders. With the quarter ending, please be reminded that any service in action hours earned during this quarter must be submitted to your math teacher by March 29th. Students still in need of service hours have received a letter from our IB Coordinator, Ms. Thornburg.
Last but not least, please be reminded that the school will be OPEN beginning this upcoming Friday, March 29th for a makeup day. It will be an A day.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/16/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Mark you calendars for our Cultural Night this upcoming Friday, March 22nd, from 4:45:6:45pm. This is a free after school event. There will be food trucks, exhibitions, games and performances in the auditorium at 6pm. Everyone is welcome. if your child is planning to attend a permission slip is required and transportation will be needed for a 6:45pm pick up. Food will be sold. We need volunteers. If you are able to help please sign up with the link on my webpage or our Facebook page. Students may also earn up to 2 service as action hours for helping at the event.
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Spring sports are off to a great start! Baseball and soccer both won their games this past week.
ATTENTION 7TH GRADERS WHO ARE GOING ON THE WASHINGTON, DC FIELD TRIP:
All students attending the trip are asked to contribute to the snacks and water for the bus rides. All GIRLS are asked to bring a 16-24 pack of store bought snacks. They can include: pretzels, fruit snacks, chips, crackers, etc. PLEASE NO NUT PRODUCTS. All BOYS are asked to bring in a ~24 pack of bottled water. IF YOU PLAN ON TAKING MEDICATION ON THE TRIP YOU MUST PICK UP A GREEN MEDICAL FORM FROM MS. BURRELL. IT MUST BE FILLED OUT BY YOUR DOCTOR AND RETURNED TO MS. BURRELL BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD.
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run, a run training program for middle school boys, will be hosting a team at Piedmont this spring. The seven week training session begins on March 26th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am.
It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, May 18th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Jay Seago at jays@letmerun.org.
Attention parents of 8th graders: All students who will be taking medication during the Outer Banks trip need to have medication authorization forms completed and returned to Ms. Adornato by March 22. Students can pick up the forms from Ms. Adornato. Please email Ms. Adornato if you have any questions.
Attention 6th and 7th grade students. Please note service as action hours are due by Friday, April 26th. Students who are currently incomplete should have a received a letter this past week. Please reach out to our IB Coordinator, Ms. Maranda Thornburg, with any questions.
Piedmont's PTSA will be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center from April 1st through 5th, from 8:45 to 4:30 each day. Online sales will run April 1st through April 12th. Join us in person or online and find some great books to read over spring break! Parents, the Book Fair can only happen with your help. Please visit the PTSA website to volunteer and help make this Book Fair a success.
Thank you for your continued support and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/9/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team who took 1st place at their regional competition last weekend!
Attention parents of 8th graders: All students who will be taking medication during the Outer Banks trip need to have medication authorization forms completed and returned to Ms. Adornato by March 22. Students can pick up the forms from Ms. Adornato. Please email Ms. Adornato if you have any questions
Attention 8th grade families. Students received a registration card for their assigned high school this past Thursday. All cards will be due back on Monday, March 11th.
Attention all Piedmont males, please be reminded that March DadNess will be held at Piedmont this upcoming Friday, March 15th. You MUST RSVP by March 13 to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com.
Finally, don’t forget to “spring ahead” and change your clocks tonight. Thank you and have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 3/2/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Yearbooks are selling fast! Please be sure to purchase your 2018-2019 yearbook today. The cost is $21 and can only be purchased online at Jostens.com. Yearbooks will be delivered the last week of school, but all online sales will end April 3. No cash payments or orders at school will be accepted this year.
Attention 7th grade families. Please be reminded that the 3rd Washington, DC field trip payment is due on Friday, March 8.
Attention extended day students. Please be reminded that extended day starts at 7:45 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Students arriving after 8:00 will not be allowed to enter as this disrupts the lessons and activities in progress.
Paw Creek Elementary school is in need of student volunteers for their annual Family Fun Night on Thursday, March 28th from 5:30-7:00. If students are able to help contact Ms. Pitts at (980)343-6088 or email her at alexandrias.pitts@cms.k12.nc.us
Attention parents of 8th graders: All students who will be taking medication during the Outer Banks trip need to have medication authorization forms completed and returned to Ms. Adornato by March 22. Students can pick up the forms from Ms. Adornato. Please email Ms. Adornato if you have any questions
Last but not least, please be reminded that March DadNess will be held at Piedmont from 6:30-10 pm on Friday, March 15th. You MUST RSVP by March 13 to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 2/23/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Science Olympiad team. Our two teams brought home a total of 10 medals and placed 6th overall at a very tough competition last weekend!
Congratulations to our Mathcounts team on their season!
Congratulations to our boys and girls basketball teams who did a fantastic job at last week’s Gatorade NBA Jr. Invitational Tournament. The boys made it to the championship game! In addition, both teams were named conference champions! Congratulations to all our players and coaches on a great season.
We are excited about the return of a tremendous event. The MEN OF PIEDMONT have worked hard to bring back "March DADness". This program will be held at Piedmont from 6:30-10 pm on Friday, March 15th. March DADness is an event designed to develop and strengthen the bond and growth of the young and seasoned males in the Piedmont community. This event is for MALE PIEDMONT STUDENTS. Every male Piedmont student needs to bring one adult male with them. This DOES NOT have to be a dad. It can be a mentor, family friend, uncle, coach, church member, neighbor, ... We will also have adult male volunteers to pair up with young men who come alone. You MUST RSVP by March 13 to MenofPiedmont@gmail.com. There will be INSPIRING SPEAKERS, COMPETITIONS, FOOD and PRIZES! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS EVENT!!!!!
Attention boys of Piedmont! Let Me Run, a run training program for middle school boys, will be hosting a team at Piedmont this spring. The seven week training session begins on March 26th with practice on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am – 8:45am.
It concludes with each boy participating in the Let Me Run 5K race on Saturday, May 18th. Online registration is open now at http://www.letmerun.org. Questions about the Piedmont Let Me Run program can be directed to Coach Jay Seago at jays@letmerun.org.
Please note progress reports will be coming home next week. Students with a D or F in any class will receive a printed copy of their report. 6th and 7th grade students will receive a progress report with updates on their Service as Action hours. All information can be found in Powerschool.
Attention 6th and 7th grade families, registration cards for the 2019 - 2020 school year will be distributed and explained on Monday morning. They will be due back by Thursday, February 28th.
Last but not least, come on out to an evening of 8th grade arts performances at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday to honor Black History Month!
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/16/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams - both teams won all their games this past week! Remember spring sports tryouts start this upcoming week. Boys soccer and baseball start on February 22nd, girls soccer starts on the 25th and boys and girls track starts on the 27th. Contact Coach Jamison with any questions.
Attention parents. The PTSA is seeking a co-chair for our spring book fair. The fair is set to run from April 1st through April 5th. Please reach out to piedmontptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
Attention 6th graders. Our field trip to the Levine Museum of the New South will take place Monday rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible rain.
Attention all families. In the past two weeks we have received confirmation of several flu cases. It is critical that when your child has a fever that they stay home until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours. This is a CMS and Mecklenburg County Public Health policy. During a fever is when you are most contagious. Encourage good hand-washing techniques and do not share food or drink with anyone. Beginning symptoms to watch for include: sore throat, headache, stomach ache, nausea, and general fatigue.
Last, but not least, please remember there IS school this upcoming Monday. It will be an A day.
Thank you for your continued support.
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams - both teams won all their games this past week! Remember spring sports tryouts start this upcoming week. Boys soccer and baseball start on February 22nd, girls soccer starts on the 25th and boys and girls track starts on the 27th. Contact Coach Jamison with any questions.
Attention parents. The PTSA is seeking a co-chair for our spring book fair. The fair is set to run from April 1st through April 5th. Please reach out to piedmontptsa@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.
Attention 6th graders. Our field trip to the Levine Museum of the New South will take place Monday rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather and possible rain.
Attention all families. In the past two weeks we have received confirmation of several flu cases. It is critical that when your child has a fever that they stay home until they are fever free without medication for 24 hours. This is a CMS and Mecklenburg County Public Health policy. During a fever is when you are most contagious. Encourage good hand-washing techniques and do not share food or drink with anyone. Beginning symptoms to watch for include: sore throat, headache, stomach ache, nausea, and general fatigue.
Last, but not least, please remember there IS school this upcoming Monday. It will be an A day.
Thank you for your continued support.
Weekly Update 2/9/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you and congratulations to our 8th grade students who did a fantastic job presenting their IB Community Projects yesterday. We are definitely proud of all their hard work and thankful to our school community for the support throughout the process. Students will be able to see their project grades listed with their science teacher in Powerschool. Any questions should be directed to the project supervisor.
Congratulations to our basketball teams who won all their games this past week. This upcoming week, we will be home on Monday and away on Thursday. Please remember that students must go home first and return with a parent or guardian if they wish to see the game.
Spring sports tryouts are coming soon for 7th and 8th graders. Please visit our athletic website for further information or email Coach Jamison.
Please note that MAP Round 2 reports and IB report cards came home this past week.
Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 2/2/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, we have a home game on Monday and an away game at Whitewater on Thursday.
We are excited for this upcoming Friday! Our 8th grade students will be presenting their IB Community Projects. 8th grade students should come to school prepared and ready to begin sharing their work promptly at 9:15. Family members are invited to drop in and view projects any time between 9:25 and 10:45.
Attention car rider families. Please be sure you are not blocking driveways when waiting for pickup. We need our own entrances open for buses to enter. Also, be sure you are not blocking a community member’s driveway.
Please note that the lost and found is overflowing. Please be sure to encourage students to check for missing items. Any items remaining after Monday will be donated.
Lastly, please know we have had multiple students go home with fevers the past few days and some confirmed flu cases. This is a reminder that if your student has a fever they are contagious even if they take medicine to bring their temperature down. It is Mecklenburg County Health Department’s policy that students must stay home until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication. This can be hard, but we don’t want the flu to spread rapidly here at Piedmont. Please encourage good hand hygiene, not touching your face, good hydration and adequate rest.
Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/26/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Good luck to our Science Olympiad team as they host their first competition at Piedmont today!
Congratulations to our girls and boys basketball teams - both teams once again won their games this past week! This upcoming week we have away games on both Monday and Thursday.
Be sure to come out Saturday, February 9th for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck Auction at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Be on the lookout for report cards which will be coming home this upcoming Friday, February 1st.
Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 1/19/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
I am excited and proud to report that Piedmont was just named a Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction! Thank you to all our students, staff, and families for earning this recognition.
Congratulations to all 15 band students who auditioned for the south central district honor's band this weekend. Shout outs to the following students who made the honor's band this year:
Semaj Soloman- clarinet, Zay Mahatha- bass clarinet, Gabrielle Murray- tuba, and Evan Schmit- timpani (pronounced Tim' Pan E). SPECIAL SHOUT OUTS for Zay Mahatha and Evan Schmit, who both finished in 1st place on their instruments in the district and will audition for the NC all state band in March.
Please note we will be IN school this Tuesday, January 22nd. Tuesday will be a B day and students will begin their new encore classes.
Attention parents and guardians of students enrolled in Extended Day for Reading:
Tuesday, January 22nd is a make up day for students. It was not on the original schedule for Extended Day and has not been added due to the make up day. Please do not bring students early on January 22nd for the program. Reading sessions will continue the following week on Jan. 29th as planned. Math will still meet on Jan. 24th. Please refer to the dates that were sent via email or with the original invitation. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gorman.
Attention students. Be sure to fill out the the club day registration link if you haven’t already. It will close this Monday so we can complete rosters for this semester’s clubs. http://bit.ly/ClubsSem21819
Stay in touch with service as action updates! To connect to REMIND you can go to your computer and navigate to Remind.com. Here you will be asked to join a group. Our code is 8h26gb. Using your phone, you can message to 81010 and type in the code @8h26gb. Or, navigate to our community service webpage through the Piedmont homepage https://sites.google.com/cms.k12.nc.us/serviceasaction/home. Be sure to reach out to Ms. Maranda Thornburg with any questions.
Mark your calendars! Feb. 8th is the 8th Grade Community Project Showcase day. More details regarding times will be sent soon, but be sure to plan to stop by that morning and check out our students’ work.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Shred for Gabe and Luke Skatedeck auction on Saturday, February 9th, at the Unknown Brewery from 1 - 7 p.m. Our honors art students have been working hard and have created some fantastic artwork to auction off at this event.
Also, it may seem early, but please mark your calendars and let us know if you can help proctor EOG exams. We will be testing from May 23rd until June 3rd and can use all the help we can get in securing proctors. We will have a sign-up genius available soon for you to sign up and help out.
Please be reminded there is NO school this coming Monday for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Weekly Update 1/12/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our 8th grade teacher, Mr. James O’Neal, who was recently named Piedmont’s Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations also to our boys and girls basketball teams - they won all of their games this past week. Both teams will be away on Monday and home on Thursday. Please be reminded that students must go home first and return with an adult if they wish to see the game.
Please note that the second quarter is coming to a close. Quarterly exams begin this upcoming Monday and any service in action hours earned during the 2nd quarter are due by January 18th.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 1/5/19
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Both girls and boys basketball will be home on Thursday. Please be reminded that students must go home first and return with an adult if they wish to see the game.
Attention parents of gifted students. The CMS Talent Development/Advanced Studies Department in partnership with UNC Charlotte will be holding a conference for parents on Saturday, March 9th from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. at the UNCC Main Campus Student Union building. For more information, visit https://cmstdconference.weebly.com.
Attention 7th grade families, this is just a reminder that the 2nd payment for the Washington, DC Field Trip is due by Friday, January 11th. Be sure to click on your child's homeroom teacher's name when making the online payment. If you have any questions or concerns please contact your child's homeroom teacher before Friday.
Please note that Wednesday, January 9th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:15 and buses will run at that time.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/18/18
Good evening Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Thank you to our PTSA, all our parent volunteers and everyone who donated cookies and baked goods this week - we had a fantastic luncheon for our staff and our bus drivers truly enjoyed their treats.
Congratulations to our Piedmont Pi Robotics who won First Place in the Team Work challenge during the NC FLL Regional qualifier tournament that was held last week. They also earned a spot to represent our school in the NC State Competition that is to be held in February 2019.
Congratulations to the girls and boys basketball teams who both won their games last night.
The winter break is a great time for parents to work with their students to clean-out and organize backpacks, school binders and notebooks and replenish basic school supplies such as pencils, pens, tape, glue, and scissors. It’s also a great time for students to participate in community and service activities.
Last but not least, don’t forget school will be closed starting tomorrow for the winter break. We return to class on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Thank you and have a safe, relaxing break. Happy holidays and see you in 2019!
Weekly Update 12/15/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our Mock Trial team and their coaches Mr. Egnot and Ms. Jones - they took first place at their competition last week!
It’s still not too late to donate cookies or treats for our bus drivers. Drop off any treats Monday morning. Also, the boxing of cookies and treats will be after school Monday 12/17 and the holiday luncheon will be held on Tuesday 12/18. Please sign up through our signup genius link if you can help out in any way: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-2018.
We have another home basketball game this upcoming Monday. Please note, students are not permitted to stay after to attend the games. If they are interested in attending, they must head home after school and return with an adult. This is an important safety issue!
Please be sure to return all library books before the holiday break. 6th graders with books overdue from elementary school will need to contact Mrs. Newburger so we can clear those accounts.
Just a reminder we only have 2 days of classes next week. Thanks for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 12/8/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the school, all of the students were buzzing about what gifts would be cool. The staff and bus drivers are all so deserving - we will show them appreciation with lunch that we’ll be serving. You can show them how thankful of their services we are by volunteering to help or baking a cookie or bar. Please help the PTSA celebrate our Piedmont staff and bus drivers this holiday season by signing up to volunteer or sending in baked treats. We need our Piedmont village of awesome families to make this holiday luncheon and cookie exchange successful. We will begin treat collection on Tuesday 12/11 and run through Monday 12/17 (please avoid any items that require refrigeration as well as any cakes or pies, since we are only collecting items that can be boxed for distribution). The boxing of cookies and treats will be after school Monday 12/17 and the holiday luncheon will be held on Tuesday 12/18. Please sign up through our signup genius link if you can help out in any way: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-2018.
We have our first home basketball games this upcoming Thursday. Please note, students are not permitted to stay after to attend the games. If they are interested in attending, they must head home after school and return with an adult.
Attention 6th grade families. The YMCA trip full payment and payment #2 have been extended to January 31.
Attention all families. Students received a letter yesterday if they qualify to enroll in our Extended Day Program that will start in January. The program is run on a first come, first served basis so please fill out the form and return it to student services to reserve your child's spot as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our Academic Facilitator, Karen Gorman at karenj.gorman@cms.k12.nc.us.
Please be sure to return all library books before the holiday break. 6th graders with books overdue from elementary school will need to contact Mrs. Newburger so we can clear those accounts.
Students brought home progress reports this past week. Just a reminder that only students with a D or F in any class will receive a printed report. All 6th and 7th grade students will receive a progress report from their math teacher in order for you to see the number of service as action hours that have been submitted. 8th grade students will have a report from their science teacher so you can see the progress students have made on their community project. Please reach out directly to the project supervisor for any questions about journal completion.
Finally, please note we have an orchestra concert this upcoming Monday at 6:00 and a band concert this upcoming Tuesday at 6:00. Join us in supporting our students and enjoying some fantastic music.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Mid-week Update 12/5/18
Good evening Piedmont families. I have a few quick mid-week announcements for you.
First, please know the PTSA book fair is running through this Friday, December 7th in the media center. Students can also purchase books online at http://www.scholastic.com/bf/piedmontib.
Also, please be reminded that the CMS lottery is now open for the 2019 - 2020 school year. Students brought home a letter last week with their pin information and instructions for the lottery. If students wish to attend the school indicated on the letter, then no additional steps are needed. If students wish to apply for another school, they must follow instructions on the letter.
Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the remainder of the week.
Weekly Update 12/1/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Congratulations to our spelling bee winner Lotier Sama, and runner-up, Ritika Krishmakumar!
Piedmont's Fall Book Fair will be this upcoming week from 8:45 am to 4:30 pm daily. If you can assist with the book fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link, located on the Piedmont PTSA website, my webpage, and the Piedmont Facebook page, to volunteer and help make this bookfair a success.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-piedmont1
8th grader, Kasumi Yang, is holding a school book drive to support Habitat for Humanity for her IB Community Project. You can donate books in the front office, library, to the classroom representative of your grade, or in the bin that will be at the book fair and marked with a poster. Thank you for help with her project.
‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the school, all of the students were buzzing about what gifts would be cool. The staff and bus drivers are all so deserving - we will show them appreciation with lunch that we’ll be serving. You can show them how thankful of their services we are by volunteering to help or baking a cookie or bar. Please help the PTSA celebrate our Piedmont staff and bus drivers this holiday season by signing up to volunteer or sending in baked treats. We need our Piedmont village of awesome families to make this holiday luncheon and cookie exchange successful. We will begin treat collection on Tuesday 12/11 and run through Monday 12/17 (please avoid any items that require refrigeration as well as any cakes or pies, since we are only collecting items that can be boxed for distribution). The boxing of cookies and treats will be after school Monday 12/17 and the holiday luncheon will be held on Tuesday 12/18. Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for a sign-up genius link if you are able to help out.
Congratulations to Ms. Winegardner, our orchestra teacher, and the following students who recently won seats in the CMS Honors Orchestras! They competed against students from all of the middle school orchestra programs in CMS. In the Philharmonic Orchestra, congratulations goes to Sammy Beauregard, Diya Dhananjay, Kasumi Yang, Parth Patel, Vanessa Tang, and Sophia Williams. In the Symphonic Orchestra, congratulations goes to William Merritt and Kyla McManus. This is the second year that Kasumi, Sophia, and Kyla have won seats and Kyla’s second year in the top orchestra.
Congratulations to Mr. Forbis, our band teacher, and the following students who were selected and recently participated in the annual CMS Middle School Honor's Band. They worked in an ensemble of the best band musicians across CMS and performed a concert after only 1.5 days of rehearsal. Congratulations goes to Kennedy Royal, Lauren Singletary, Ivan Mahatha, Evan Schmit, Courtney Davis, Ian Winston, Iniko Howard, Evelyn Fenstermacher, Ethan Freeman and Brooks Modesitt.
We have many coats, sweaters and miscellaneous clothing items in our lost and found bin. We are not able to keep these items when the bin becomes overfilled. All current lost and found items need to be claimed by Tuesday of this upcoming week after which they will be taken to the Salvation Army clothing ministry or donated to Steve’s Coats for Kids.
Finally, please note that this upcoming Wednesday, December 5th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:15 and buses will run at that time. Any students participating in our Prospective Student Visitation event will need a permission slip to stay after school.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 11/24/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Piedmont's Fall Book Fair is just around the corner. It will run from Monday, December 3rd through Friday, December 7th, 8:45 am to 4:30 pm daily, and will be located in the Media Center. Please come visit, pick up some great books for winter break, and get some holiday shopping done!
Parents, if you can assist with the book fair, please visit the SignUp Genius link, located on the Piedmont PTSA website, my webpage, and the Piedmont Facebook page, to volunteer and help make this bookfair a success. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4ca4af29a7fd0-piedmont1
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 11/17/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
The CMS Advanced Studies Department is seeking parent feedback on their comprehensive gifted program. If you have a few minutes, be sure to check out their survey and offer any feedback you can. The link will be posted on my webpage and on the Piedmont Facebook page. https://goo.gl/forms/AYk35fB0dQsFgnJH3
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team who was just named conference champions! Please be reminded that winter sports tryouts will continue this upcoming Monday. Tryouts may also continue on Tuesday, if needed.
Attention 8th graders. Please be at school by 9:15 Monday morning if you're attending the 8th grade trip to see the play Encore! Adult chaperones will check in at the office and report to their child’s homebase. We will walk at 9:20 and return by 1pm for a normal remainder of the day. Dress for cool weather and wear good walking shoes.
Please remember we only two days of school next week - Monday and Tuesday.
Have a great weekend and happy and safe Thanksgiving.
Weekly Update 11/10/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
Be sure to join us tonight at the Charlotte Light the Night Walk as we walk in support of our 7th grader, Talia Ivory. The walk begins at 4:30 at Romare Bearden Park in uptown Charlotte. Look for the red shirts and Team Talia sign.
In athletics news, football and volleyball had wins this past week. Volleyball has finished their season undefeated and was named conference champions. Golf has finished as co-conference champions. Congratulations to all our coaches and athletes. We have our final away football game this upcoming Wednesday. Please note tryouts for basketball and cheerleading will be held Friday, November 16th, Monday, November 19th, and Tuesday, November 20th. Packets are available in the main office.
Students brought home report cards and MAP testing data yesterday. Be sure to check PowerSchool for updates and reach out directly to the teacher with any questions.
Last but not least, Happy Veterans’ Day to all our Piedmont family members who are veterans including our very own Ms. Brown and Mr. Miller.
Have a great weekend and remember no school this Monday.
Weekly Update 11/3/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
In athletics news, volleyball, softball and football all had wins this past week. Congratulations to our players and coaches. This upcoming week, volleyball and softball are away on Monday and Thursday. Also, we have one final home football game on Wednesday, November 7th. Please note that start times may be different due to daylight savings time. Please be prepared to pick up your student 30 minutes earlier than normal from the football game. As always, students will need a signed permission slip in order to stay for the game which they can get from their homebase teacher.
This Monday, Nov. 5th, at 8am in the media center is our annual Vittles for Vets. The breakfast honoring Piedmont parents, grandparents, or siblings of our current Piedmont students who are currently serving or retired service members are welcome to attend. Please go to our sign up genius to reserve your spot. You can find the link on my webpage, on the Service as Action Remind and on the Piedmont Service As Action wiki page. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Thornburg or Mrs. Brown.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e4ca4a82ba13-vittles
Steve's Coats for Kids Coat drive is currently underway. This 8th grade Community Project accepts new or gently used coats. Please bring all donations and turn them in to your homebase teacher.
Attention 7th grade families. If you want your child to attend the Washington, DC field trip, the initial non-refundable deposit must be paid online by Friday, November 9th. Be sure to click on your child's homeroom teacher's name. The permission slip and emergency form must also be turned in by November 9th.
If you were unable to make it to the MathCounts informational meeting, there is still an opportunity for your child to join! Visit the Piedmont MathCounts website at https://sites.google.com/cms.k12.nc.us/piedmont-mathcounts/home and fill out the form on the homepage of the website. Join us for our first practice on Tuesday, November 6 at 7:45AM in Mrs. Grove’s room and every Tuesday at 7:45AM. We are also looking for parent coaches! Email Mrs. Grove at lindsaya.grove@cms.k12.nc.us if you are interested and able to help out.
Voting is one of our most cherished American rights. We can lead by example on civic participation for our students by voting on Election Day, Tuesday November 6.
Last, but not least, don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour tonight.
Have a great weekend.
Weekly Update 10/27/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
One quarter down and three to go! This is a great time to review policies and procedures. Please take a minute to review our visitor policy which is posted on our webpage. I also need to remind you of our traffic patterns. Please note the driveway closest to the front doors is only an exit - please do not turn in here as you risk a head on collision. Also, please note there is only one entryway and one exit on the car lot. Please only pull into the lot closest to the red awning - again to avoid any collisions.
It’s not too late to get back-to-school shots. Big Shots Saturday will be running until noon today at Billingsville Elementary School and until 5:00 today at the Mecklenburg County Public Health Office on Billingsley Road.
Attention 7th grade families. If you want your child to attend the Washington, DC field trip, the initial non-refundable deposit must be paid online by Friday, November 9th. Be sure to click on your child's homeroom teacher's name. The permission slip and emergency form must also be turned in by November 9th.
Are you interested in learning more about MathCounts?? There will be an informational meeting held on October 30th at 8:30am, upstairs in Mrs. Grove’s room (formerly known as Ms. Kryszak). Come join us to learn more about the National MathCounts team!
In athletics news, congratulations to our football team, volleyball team, and softball team for their wins this past week. This upcoming week, volleyball is away on Monday and home on Thursday, softball is home on Monday and Thursday, and football is away on Wednesday. Good luck to all our athletes and coaches.
Finally, please be reminded that there is no school this upcoming Wednesday, October 31st.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!
Weekly Update 10/20/18
Good morning Piedmont families. This is Jackie Barone with your weekly update.
We will be having a Fall Band Concert, Tuesday October 23rd at 6:00pm. The 7th and 8th grade bands will be performing. 6th grade can attend for extra credit. These concerts are free and open to the public. Come and support the first performing arts event of the 2018-2019 school year!
In athletics news, congratulations to our football, volleyball, and softball teams who won all their games this past week! This upcoming week, volleyball is away on Monday, softball is home on Monday, football is home on Wednesday, and both volleyball and softball are home on Thursday.
As always, students MUST have a signed permission slip to stay for the football game.
Makeup pictures will be this upcoming Wednesday, October 24th. Please contact Ms. Young in the main office with any questions.
Finally, please remember the first quarter is coming to a close. Students will be taking quarterly exams next week. Also, service as action hours that 6th and 7th graders earned over the summer or this past quarter are due this Tuesday, October 30th. You can see an update of hours turned in by looking under the math teacher’s class in PowerSchool. 8th grade students should already have completed Objectives A and B of their process journal. This information will be posted in the science teacher’s class in PowerSchool. Please be sure to reach out directly to the project mentor for any questions.
Thank you for your continued support. Have a great weekend!