November 23, 2025

Posted Date: 11/23/25 (04:00 PM)

The Hive - Parent and Student Newsletter - November 23, 2025

Dear Families,

Like many of you, I attended the tree lighting in downtown Concord on Friday evening. What began as a magical night quickly became frightening for many. Please know that CVA has supports in place for students, and our team is here for you. If your student needs assistance, please call the school or reach out to one of our support staff: Maghen Rubbino (counselor), Cheryl Brooks (social worker), or Savannah Anderson (nurse).

The events on Friday remind us of how precious time with family and friends truly is, especially as we head into Thanksgiving. I hope you are able to enjoy meaningful, peaceful time together.

Chrissy

Working during the Break
Teachers will not be responding to emails or Canvas messages over break. We encourage all students that are up to date in their classes to take the time off too. If your student is behind, he/she can work to get caught up; however, if he/she hits a mastery assignment, they will have to wait for teachers to return to work to grade that assignment allowing them to move on.

Visual Art Virtual Field Trip

Students in Mrs. Seaman’s Visual Arts Beginning course participated in a virtual field trip with the North Carolina Museum of Art this past Thursday. Students learned about and discussed the art of Latin American Artists. They learned how some artists create art based on stories related to events in their lives. Students who participated in person used found objects and the sun to create a type of print called a cyanotype. Mrs. Seaman would like to thank all students who participated in person or online from home.

Here are some of their prints.

Middle School

Eighth grade students should plan to be on campus December 3rd for benchmarks and all middle schoolers on December 4th for "Bee All You Can Be". Attendance will be taken on campus these two days. Students can be dropped off at 8:30 and picked up at 12:00. Parents are invited to the Spelling Bee.

CVA Vex Team

CVA Vex team's robot has been hard at work programming their robot. This week they were able to share it with the other students on campus.

School Pictures
Grades 6-11

If you sat for school pictures but did not pre-order, you will receive a physical proof sheet with ordering information once the images have been fully processed. Online ordering will also be reactivated at that time.

Seniors

You will receive an email letting you know you can view and order your pictures. Orders will be sent directly to your home.

9th Grader Chromebook Exchange -
CVA 9th graders will be getting a Chromebook and charger refresh on December 4 anytime between 12:30–2:00 at CVA. Please bring your current Chromebook and charger, remove any personal stickers, and wipe the device with an alcohol wipe (available on site if needed). Devices should be powered on so we can complete a quick check. Any missing or damaged items will be handled according to the Cabarrus County Schools technology fee chart linked here.

Open Houses
CVA will hold an Open House on December 3rd for students interested in attending the school next semester or next school year. Please share with your friends who may be interested.

Current 8th graders interested in health sciences may want to attend...

Career Development Month
The CVA staff represented their "next steps" on Thursday. Some of us represented colleges we attended. Take a minute to enjoy Mr. Esposito's shirt. His next step is "grump old man". 😂

Useful Links
Middle School Quick Start Guide (English)
Middle School Quick Start Guide (Spanish)
High School Quick Start Guide (English)
Becoming a Canvas Observer in NCVPS courses

CCP Reimbursements

Pay Fees

Link your VIC Card (7216)

SCHOOL CONTACTS

Principal: Chrissy Rotan (chrissy.rotan@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Instructional Designer: Joyce Seaman (joyce.seaman@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Infinite Campus/Scribbles/Transcripts/DMV Requests: Christin Lindsey (christin.lindsey@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Attendance: Kelley Poulos (Kelley.Poulos@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Technology/Chromebooks: Liz Crawford (mary.crawford@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Student Services/Counseling/Scheduling: Maghen Rubbino (Maghen.Rubbino@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Social Worker/Community Resources: Cheryl Brooks (cheryl.brooks@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

CTE Coordinator: Kristi Parlier (kristi.parlier@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)
Exceptional Children: Lacy Sheets (lacy.sheets@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)
Multilingual Learners: Myron Claeys (myron.claeys@cabarrus.k12.nc.us)

Upcoming Events-

November 26-28- Thanksgiving Break

December 2 - PTSO on Teams at 6:00 pm

December 3 - Middle School Benchmarks at CVA and Open House for Potential Students

December 4 -
Middle School Spelling Bee 9:00 am

High School Math III EOC session 12:00 - 2:00

9th grade Chromebook exchange 12:30 - 2:00

December 11- Exams open

December 12- Last day to submit coursework
December 15 - Math III EOC

December 16 - Biology EOC

December 17- English II EOC and Math III retesting

December 18- CTE POLs and Math III and Biology retesting and exams close

December 19- Makeups and Retesting as needed

December 20- Grades posted