Back-to-school crash course: Central Baptist Church to be site of Saturday info session
Published 12:00 am Thursday, August 22, 2024
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KANNAPOLIS — Parents of Rowan-Salisbury School System and Kannapolis City Schools students looking for a crash course in important back-to-school information will have an opportunity in Kannapolis this weekend.
The Back to School Parent Conference is taking place on Saturday at Central Baptist Church in Kannapolis. It begins at 8:30 a.m.
An announcement of the event from RSS calls for a day “packed with keynotes, breakout sessions and discussions designed to empower” parents in supporting their child’s academic journey.
It also presents an opportunity to connect with fellow parents, engage with community leaders, and gather valuable tips for a successful school year.
The event features a lineup of speakers covering a wide variety of topics. Jill Hubbard and Laura Jane Hunter, who shared a combined 55 years of kindergarten experience, will discuss what it means to be “kindergarten ready.”
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Hunter is a teacher at Rowan-Salisbury School’s Summit Virtual Academy. Hubbard is a teacher at Central Christian Academy.
Dr. Natalie Atwell of Concord Counseling Associates will deliver remarks about “Healthy Boundaries.”
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Concord Counseling Associates provides professional Christian Counseling services to families, couples, individuals and groups. We also provide consulting, training and partnerships for organizations, businesses, and churches.
Rowan-Salisbury Schools Executive Director of Middle Schools Dr. Carla Black session is entitled, “Help, I have a middle-schooler!”
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“I am excited to serve and support RSS families at Central Baptist Church’s Back to School event,” Black said. “It has always been my belief as a parent and 30+ year educator that our schools perform best when we link arms with our families and community members. Strengthening our partnership is key to building a brighter future for our students and our schools. I am grateful for the opportunity.”
Other topics explore how to protect young people from societal ills and predation. Present Age Ministries Executive Director Hannah Arrowood’s is slated to discuss “Abuse, Exploitation & Trafficking.”
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Present Age Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to combating the sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of teen girls. We equip communities to identify at-risk teen girls through prevention and awareness education and to support survivors through holistic, individualized care.
Meanwhile, Kannapolis Police Officer Robert Carson, who works with Kannapolis City Schools as a school resource and Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) officer, will be talking to parents about the dangers of social media.
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A speaker from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, instructor Elizabeth Overcash, will also speak about RCCC and the Career College Promise program.
The event kicks off at 9 a.m. when Rowan-Salisbury Schools Superintendent Dr. Kelly Withers delivers keynote remarks.
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Three breakout sessions will take place following Withers’ address. The first breakout session runs from 9:50-10:20 a.m. The second breakout session will be from 10:30-11 a.m. The third and final breakout session takes place from 11:10-11:40 a.m. Finally, a keynote panel discussion will last from 11:50 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Attendees will select three breakout sessions to attend.
Central Baptist Church is located at 1810 Moose Road, Kannapolis.
To register, go to cbckannapolis.com/conference. Same day registration is also available. The event is free to attend.
Childcare for grades kindergarten through fifth grade will be available in the Family Life Center. Please check your child in before the conference begins. A box lunch will be available for all attending.
