• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: Schools remain closed until Friday, Dec. 30, for winter break. Classes resume Monday, Jan. 2. … The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meets Jan. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Government Center’s meeting chamber, 600 E. Fourth St., Charlotte.

• J.M. Alexander Middle: The school’s IB magnet program holds an open house for prospective students Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m., Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. … The Parent-Teacher-Student Association board meets Thursday, Jan. 5, at 6 p.m. … The school participates in a district-wide magnet program fair Jan. 7 at 9 a.m. at Philip O. Berry Academy of Technology, 1430 Alleghany St., Charlotte.

• Bailey Middle: Zoe’s holds a restaurant day/night Wednesday, Jan. 4, during lunch and dinner. The restaurant will donate a portion of proceeds to the school’s band program. … All-district Honors Band auditions take place 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 7 at South Point High School in Belmont.

• Barnette Elementary: The Parent-Teacher Association board meets Monday, Jan. 2, at 6 p.m. … Pretzel Day is Jan. 6. … Third-graders take a field trip to Discovery Place on Jan. 10 and 11. … Ident-a-Kid Services of America will be at the school Jan. 12 to make identification kits for students whose parents have submitted applications.

• Blythe Elementary: The school holds open houses Jan. 9 at 9 a.m., noon and 6 p.m.

• Bradley Middle: Students have until Jan. 13 to earn Accelerated Reader points for the second-quarter.

• Cannon School: School remains closed for winter break until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … An alumni panel and parent lunch takes place Wednesday, Jan. 4, from 10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a space or find out more information, email College Counseling Administrative Assistant Walt Hutchinson at whutchinson@cannonschool.org.

• Christ the King Catholic High: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for Christmas break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• Community School of Davidson: School remains closed for Christmas break until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … A parent advisory meeting takes place Monday, Jan. 2, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the high school media center.

• Cornelius Elementary: Fifth-graders take a field trip to the Mint Museum Uptown on Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to view the work of Charlotte-born artist Romare Bearden. … First-graders visit the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte Jan. 10 and Jan. 12. … The school takes classroom group pictures Jan. 12.

• Countryside Montessori: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for winter break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• Davidson Day: The school remains closed for winter break until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … A college counseling presentation about financial aid takes place Jan. 10 featuring speaker Dave Gelinas, director of financial aid at Davidson College. … The parent council meets Jan. 11.

• Grace Covenant Academy: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for Christmas break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … The school holds an open house for prospective students and their families Jan. 9. Call the school at 704-892-7206 for more details.

• Hopewell High: The Family, Career and Community Leaders of America hold a blood drive Jan. 6.

• Huntersville Elementary: School newsletters go out Thursday, Jan. 5. … Science fair projects are due Jan. 9. Parents may view the projects Jan. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.. … The school pre-sells yearbooks Jan. 9-13. … The school offers a school tour to prospective students and their families Jan. 10 at 10 a.m.

• J.V. Washam Elementary: Principal Raymond Giovanelli holds of coffee chat with parents Jan. 11 at 8 a.m. … Kindergarteners may take their dad or a male role model to school with them Jan. 13.

• Lake Norman Charter: School remains closed for winter break until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … The school holds a PSAT night for parents of high schoolers Tuesday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room. … Auditions for the high school musical take place Thursday, Jan. 5, and Jan. 6 and 9 from 3:15 to 9 p.m. … The school offers a tour for prospective students and their families Thursday, Jan. 5, at 8:30 a.m. Call the school for more information. … High schoolers take exams Jan. 9 to 12. They are dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on these days. … The second-quarter ends Jan. 12.

• Lake Norman Christian: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for Christmas break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … Ninth-graders take midterm exams Jan. 10-12. … The last day to earn Accelerated Reader points for the second-quarter is Jan. 12. … The second-quarter ends Jan. 13. School dismisses at noon for a teacher workday.

• Long Creek Elementary: The chess club meets each Friday at 7 a.m. … The honors choir rehearses each Monday at 3 p.m.

• McKinney Academy: School remains closed until Tuesday, Jan. 3, for winter break. Classes resume Wednesday, Jan. 4. … Brooklyn South Pizzeria, 19400 Jetton Road, Cornelius, holds a spirit night to benefit the school Jan. 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. Ten percent of gross sales go to McKinney Academy.

• North Mecklenburg High: The Future Business Leaders of America sponsors its annual Family Fit Day on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. in the gym. The free event features “fumba,” cardio dance routines that are spin-off of zumba; martial arts and sports training. Each participant also will receive facts about nutrition.

• Phoenix Montessori Academy: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for winter break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• Pine Lake Prep: The 2012-13 admissions lottery is open until Jan. 31. Go to www.pinelakeprep.org to register.

• Ramah Christian Classical School: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2, for Christmas break. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• St. Mark Catholic: School remains closed for Christmas break until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.

• Torrence Creek Elementary: The school gives a tour to prospective students and their families Jan. 6 at 9:15 a.m. Call the school for more information … The Parent-Teacher Association Board meets Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

• Woodlawn School: School remains closed until Monday, Jan. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. … Fourth-graders, fifth-graders and middle schoolers compete in the school geography bee Wednesday, Jan. 4. … An open house takes place Jan. 8 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Faculty and staff will give prospective students and their families information about the school and its admissions process.