• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: … The second quarter ends Jan. 20. … Schools close Jan. 21 for a teacher workday.

• Bailey Middle: The school presents its talent show Feb. 17 and all students interested in participating must return signed permission slips by Friday, Jan. 14. Permission slips are available in the school cafeteria. … Students perform the play Big Bad Friday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. in the school cafetorium. Tickets are $2 and are available for purchase each morning this week outside the library from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m.

• Barnette Elementary: Students in third through fifth grades participate in the Charlotte Checkers “Pick up a Book and Read” campaign this month … Friday, Jan. 14, is school spirit day and the dress theme is “mismatch tacky.” … The School Leadership Team meets Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. in the media center.

• Blythe Elementary: The school offers open houses Jan. 25 at 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Children’s Schoolhouse: The school closes Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. … The school closes Tuesday, Jan. 18 for 4’s and 5’s conferences. … The school hosts an open house Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.

• Cornelius Elementary: Science fair projects are due Jan. 31. Awards will be given out at the science fair on the evening of Feb. 3. Parents are invited to preview science fair projects from 5 to 6 p.m. and the award ceremony will be in the cafeteria starting at 6 p.m.

• Corvian Community School: The school closes Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Davidson IB Middle: The school offers “Teaching and Learning” tours at its 251 South St. location. Tour dates are as follows: Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m.; Jan. 24 at 1 p.m.; and Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. The tours offer prospective families the opportunity to speak with IB students, visit classrooms and observe teachers.

• Francis Bradley Middle: Every Friday is Bradley Spirit Day. … The week of Jan. 24 is “No Name-calling Week.”

• Grace Covenant Academy: Registration for the 2011-12 school year is now open. Learn more about the school at www.gracecovenantacademy.org.

• Huntersville Elementary: Parents may view students’ science fair projects at the school Thursday, Jan. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m.

• J.V. Washam Elementary: The next coffee chat with Principal Raymond Giovanelli is Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria. … Fifth-graders take their fathers or male role models to school Thursday, Jan. 20.

• Lake Norman Charter: Applications for the 2011-12 school year lottery are available at the middle and high school campuses, 12435 S. Old Statesville Road, as well as on the school’s website, www.lncs.org. The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.

• Long Creek Elementary: The chess club meets Fridays at 7:30 a.m. in the media center. … The honors choir meets Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the music room.

• McKinney Academy: The school’s Wellness Committee hosts author John Rosemond for a wellness session, entitled “Parenting with Love and Leadership,” Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be reserved on the school’s website, www.mckinneyacademy.com. Online form submission and advance payment are required.

• North Mecklenburg High: The school continues its “after school tutoring and recovery” sessions Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8 a.m. The detailed schedule is available on the school’s website.

• Phoenix Montessori: The school closes Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. … The second evaluation period ends Jan. 21.

• Pine Lake Preparatory: The school is now accepting online enrollment applications, at www.pinelakeprep.org. Open enrollment closes at midnight Friday, Jan. 14. … High school students enjoy a winter formal at NorthStone Country Club Jan. 22.

• Ramah Christian Classical School: The school hosts an open house Thursday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 14, at 9 a.m. … The school closes Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• St. Mark Catholic: The school closes Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  … Philly Pretzels will be sold during lunch on Jan. 21. … The seventh grade hosts a bake sale on Jan