• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board of Education meets Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. in the Meeting Chamber of the Government Center, 600 E. Fourth St.

• J.M. Alexander Middle: The Parent-Teacher-Student Association board meets Thursday, Jan. 5 at 6 p.m. … The school participates in a district-wide magnet fair at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology Saturday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. … IB Magnet program open house sessions take place Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m., Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. and Jan. 18 at 1 p.m.

• Bailey Middle: Selected students audition for the All-District Honor Band Saturday, Jan. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon at South Point High School in Belmont.

• Barnette Elementary: Pretzel Day is Friday, Jan. 6. … Third-graders take a field trip to Discovery Place Tuesday and Wednesday, 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: An open house session takes place Monday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m., noon and 6 p.m.

• Bradley Middle: The deadline to earn Accelerated Reader points for the second-quarter is Jan. 13.

• Cannon School: A pep rally takes place Jan. 12 in Boswell Gym.

• Community School of Davidson: First-graders visit the Children’s Theatre in Charlotte Tuesday, Jan. 10. … The school’s elementary and middle school holds open houses Jan. 12, at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the middle school gym, while the high school holds open house sessions the same day at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the high school campus. … Select students participate in the regional charter school spelling bee Jan. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Metrolina Regional Scholars’ Academy in Charlotte.

• Cornelius Elementary: Fifth-graders take a field trip to the Mint Museum Friday, Jan. 6. … First-graders visit the Children’s Theatre in Charlotte on Jan. 10 and 12. … The school takes classroom pictures Jan. 12.

• Countryside Montessori: All three campuses hold Walk-in Wednesdays every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to ask questions about the school, take a tour and observe classrooms. … An alumni night takes place Friday, Jan. 6, at the Mallard Creek Road campus gym.

• Davidson Day School: Upcoming homecoming festivities include a tailgate party and homecoming basketball games Friday, Jan. 6; a powder puff football game Saturday, Jan. 7; and an alumni and upper school homecoming dance Saturday, Jan. 7. … Dave Gelinas, director of financial aid at Davidson College, will give a presentation on financial aid Tuesday, Jan. 10. …  A Parent Council meeting and family night takes place Wednesday, Jan. 11.

• Grace Covenant Academy: Open house sessions for prospective students and their families take place Monday, Jan. 9, at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Hopewell High: The school’s Family, Consumer and Career Leaders of America club holds a blood drive Friday, Jan. 6. … The JUNTOS program gives a presentation Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

• Huntersville Elementary: The newsletter goes out Thursday, Jan. 5. … Science projects are due Monday, Jan. 9, and parents can view the projects Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. … The school gives a tour to prospective students and their families Monday, Jan. 10, at 10 a.m.

• J.V. Washam Elementary: Principal Raymond Giovanelli holds a coffee chat with parents Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 8 a.m. … Kindergartners may participate in the school’s Take Dad/Male Role Model to School program Jan. 13.

• Lake Norman Charter: Auditions for the high school musical take place Friday, Jan. 6, and Monday, Jan. 9, from 3:15 to 9 p.m. … High schoolers take exams Monday to Thursday, Jan. 9-12. High school students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. on those days. … Sixth-graders perform a musical revue Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 2:15 p.m. in the cafetorium. … The second-quarter ends Jan. 12. … The middle school gives a tour to prospective students and their families Jan. 12, at 8:30 a.m. … The senior “halfway there lunch” takes place Jan. 12 in the multipurpose room at 11:30 a.m.

• Lake Norman Christian: Ninth-graders take midterm exams Tuesday to Thursday, Jan. 10-12. They will be dismissed early following exams. … The final day for Accelerate Reader testing for the second-quarter is Jan. 12. … The second-quarter ends Jan. 13. Students will be dismissed at noon that day for a teacher workday.

• Long Creek Elementary: The chess club meets each Friday at 7 a.m. … The honors choir rehearses every Monday at 3 p.m. … The school gives out Fred Carr Awards for Character Education Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. This month’s character education trait is caring.

• McKinney Academy: Brooklyn South Pizzeria, 19400 Jetton Road, Cornelius, holds a spirit night to benefit the school Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. Ten percent of gross sales go to McKinney Academy.

• North Mecklenburg High: The school’s Future Business Leaders of America holds a free Family Fit Day for the community.

• Phoenix Montessori Academy: The school has scheduled three open house sessions for prospective students and their families: Jan. 19 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Feb. 16 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and March 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. … Parent Education Nights take place Jan. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Jan. 31 from 6:15 to 8 p.m.

• Pine Lake Prep: A Board of Directors meeting takes place Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. in the U.S. Seminar Room. … The 2012-13 admissions lottery remains open until Jan. 31.

• Torrence Creek Elementary: A tour for prospective students and their families takes place Friday, Jan. 6, at 9:15 a.m. To sign up, call the school office at 980-343-0695. … The Parent-Teacher Association sends out a weekly email blast to help keep the Torrence Creek Elementary community informed. To receive the emails, sign up for the email blast online at www.tcepta.org. … All Pro Dads meet Friday, Jan. 6, at 7:15 a.m. To reserve a space, send an email to trainer2go@aol.com.

• Woodlawn School: A K-12 open house for prospective students and their families takes place Sunday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. A campus tour is included.