By CHRISTINA RITCHIE ROGERS
DavidsonNews.net

Students at Bailey Middle and Davidson Day schools return to find new leadership this year, and Lake Norman Christian School has named a new associate dean. Meanwhile, Lake Norman Learning Center plans an open house, and parents are invited to register for this year’s Parent Engagement Conference with keynote speaker CMS Superintendent Heath Morrison. Also, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools buses hit the road this week to practice routes before the first day of school Monday. Read the full story

Bailey Middle School and W.A. Hough High School plan a memorial service for seventh-grade science teacher Mark DeSarro this Sunday. Meanwhile, local elementary, middle and high schools win iPad grants. Also, Davidson Elementary plans a movie night, Woodlawn School screens a documentary about how women are portrayed in the media, and CMS will close May 28 for Memorial Day. Read below for details. Read the full story

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ Parent University this week hosts a workshop on cyber bullying and invites parents and caregivers of students of all ages to attend. Meanwhile, the Lady Huskies soccer team at W.A. Hough High School on Saturday welcomes teams from three area schools for a charity soccer invitational, raising money for kids’ cancer research. And, Davidson Elementary’s Artfest will feature students’ artwork, writing and musical performances, nine Davidson Day students join the national honor society, and two Cannon School students will join other local students at N.C. Governor’s School this summer. Read below for details. Read the full story

Bailey Middle School faculty and staff members show off their mustaches in honor of science teacher Mark DeSarro. Pictured are: (Front row, from left) Ed Black, Kyle Paul, Kevin Harper, Bill Coram, Aaron Kollar, Richard Goodman; (Back row, from left) Jose Rios, Officer Robin Howell, Sean Hannum, Kristopher Wazaney, Weston Fairchild.

Bailey Middle School faculty and staff members this month paid tribute to one of their own, seventh-grade science teacher Mark DeSarro, who died unexpectedly Feb. 25.  In other school news, Davidson Elementary students more than doubled their fundraising goal for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and parents of rising fifth-graders are invited to learn about Cannon School’s middle school program April 12. Also, the Governor’s School of North Carolina selects area students to participate in its summer programs, Davidson Day School students think about their futures during the school’s Career Day, and the Community School of Davidson hosts its first play festival. Read below for details. Read the full story

Davidson Elementary School started a new tradition this month, with its very own Spirit Rock. Meanwhile, Bailey Middle School students host Family Fun Night Friday to raise money for a Habitat build project, Community School of Davidson students perform a Hunger Games-inspired dance, St. Mark Catholic Students fast to learn about world hunger, and North Mecklenburg High School ninth-grader Emma Boraks reflects on a unique science trip to the Outer Banks. Read below for details. Read the full story

Davidson Elementary School on March 1 will welcome new principal Dana Jarrett, who was appointed Tuesday to replace Terry Hall, who left in January. Also this week, W.A. Hough High School students’ artwork is featured in an environmental awareness exhibit at The Light Factory, Bailey Middle School students take their families to school, and the School Board appoints a committee to improve the board’s communication with local governments. Meanwhile, St. Mark Catholic observes Black History Month with an all-school display and local seniors are National Merit Scholarship finalists. Read below for details of these and other school news items. Read the full story

Davidson Elementary students presented research projects at the school’s math fair Tuesday and top presenters received awards and honorable mentions for their work. Meanwhile, students at W.A. Hough High plan a “Ping Pong Ball” to raise money for Special Olympics, Davidson Day School’s Robotics team takes second in the game table category at the state competition, and three Bailey Middle School Band Members perform in the District Honors Band. Also, Bailey Middle needs snack food donations for homeless children, and both Cannon School and the Jewish Community Center plan college admissions information sessions. Read below for details. Read the full story

Eighth-graders at Woodlawn School this month made blankets to give to residents at the Brian Center, a health and rehabilitation center in Mooresville. The students visit the center monthly as part of their service learning curriculum. Also this week, Davidson Day students celebrate holiday traditions around the world and an essay by DDS sixth-grader Kara Bringewatt will be published in an upcoming anthology. And, Bailey Middle School continues to gather donations for a Habitat build, Community School of Davidson middle schoolers perform a Hunger Games-inspired dance, CMS counselors get a new Twitter handle, and the Society of Professional Journalists seeks entries for its high school essay contest. See below for details. Read the full story