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Groundbreaking charter school

Crossnore Communities for Children builds new charter school in Winston-Salem

WStoday: Crossnore Communities Charter School elementary exterior

The charter school will provide an emotionally supportive, educational environment for children. | Photo by Crossnore Communities

Crossnore Communities for Children, a foster home for children in need, is embarking on the public phase of a $41 million comprehensive campaign to expand and provide support to children who experience trauma.

The organization has reached 85% of its fundraising goal and is looking for public funding to get across the finish line. The money will go toward building a new charter school at the organization’s Winston-Salem location on Reynolda Road, plus expand services in Avery County and Hendersonville.

Here are the specifics

$12.75 million — renovation, new construction, and re-purposing of buildings + properties
$8.75 million — expansion and strengthening of Crossnore’s programs and services + partnerships with community organizations, businesses, churches, and schools
$19.5 million — sustaining daily operations, including donor engagement, scholarships, technology, safety, transportation, and diversity

WStoday: Crossnore Communities administrative building — Crossnore will hire a principal and administrative team for the new school in July 2024
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Photo by Crossnore Communities

Check out the timeline for the new charter school

February 2024: Renovations to the current Edwards Building on the Reynolda Road campus begins
August 2025: Kindergarten through fourth grade opens to students
(Yet to be determined) 2026: Middle school building renovations begins
August 2028: Kindergarten through 8th grade at full capacity with 200 kids

Here are the key elements of Crossnore’s model

Therapeutic intervention to help kids heal from trauma
Small classroom structure to ensure that every child achieves their academic and social potential
Social-emotional learning opportunities

Though the charter school will be publicly funded, it will remain its own district and will not be part of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. During the press conference announcing the campaign, Crossnore Chief Executive Officer Brett Loftis, JD says this will allow more flexibility on class size and enrollment. Instead, Crossnore will work with teachers and administrators in the school district and help train them to respond to trauma and better assist students in the classroom.

To help the organization reach its goal, you can donate to the Promise of Home campaign.

Events

Friday, Nov. 3

Holly Jolly Craft Fair | Friday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Find unique gifts for everyone on your list — several new handmade vendors and many returning favorites will put their creations on display.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission 75th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Home Moravian Church, 529 South Church St., Winston-Salem | Free | Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the oldest such commission in North Carolina — enjoy refreshments, children’s activities, and self-guided tours of historic buildings.
Secure Your ID Day: Shred Event | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 8-11 a.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., Winston-Salem | Free | The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation will shred your personal information such as credit cards and important tax documents.

Sunday, Nov. 5

The John Brown Big Band | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | The Stevens Center, 405 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free | The large professional jazz ensemble will feature guest vocalist Nnenna Freelon.
Sunday Sinners Auction | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Snob Shop parking lot, 1020 Burke St., Winston-Salem | Cost of purchase | Enjoy food and cocktails from The Powder Room while bidding on furniture, paintings, mirrors, lamps, fine jewelry, holiday items, and more — bring a lawn chair so you have a place to sit.

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News Notes

Shop

Shop the Block is underway in downtown Winston-Salem. Take advantage of discounts at participating retail outlets + receive a free tote bag when you shop until Sunday, Nov. 5.

Traffic

4th Street and surrounding roads, including Spring Street and Poplar Street, will be closed due to the Winston-Salem Veterans Day Parade Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Plan ahead if you are planning to drive downtown this weekend.

Arts

Novant Health has extended its deadline for regional artist submissions to Nov. 30. The health care system is searching for art that is calming, beautiful, uplifting, and offers a sense of hope and healing for its patients, visitors and team members. Artists must be at least 18 years old. Contact Mark Hampton for more info.

Cause

The 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place tomorrow, Nov. 4 at Truist Stadium. Participants will have the option to walk one or two miles. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the opening ceremony and walk begins at 10 a.m. The Alzheimer’s Association wants to raise $250,000.

Plan Ahead

See “Home Alone” in Concert, Saturday, Nov. 25 and Sunday, Nov. 26 at RJ Reynolds Auditorium on North Hawthorne Road. The Winston-Salem Symphony will perform the score of the movie live as part of its “Carolina Christmas” tradition. Tickets begin at $29.

Edu

Wake Forest University is in the process of opening a child care and early education center. Construction to renovate the space that will house the center is expected to begin in January 2024, with a goal of opening its doors in the fall.

Biz

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.

Seasonal

It’s almost time to set the clocks back. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5. Many states have made moves to address time change, but for now look forward to that extra hour of sleep.

Finance

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Eat

Whether you’re warding off a cold or just in the mood for some comfort food, it doesn’t get much more classic than chicken noodle soup. This homemade version is ready in just 35 minutes.*

Seasonal

❄️ Window Wonderland

Window Wonderland Dressing Competition is in motion

A community website will be launched for votes once photos have been submitted by contestants. | Photo by Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership

Get in the holiday spirit because downtown property owners will be vying for the best “Window Wonderland.” Any property facing the street can take part in the window dressing competition. This applies to retail, restaurant, bars, taverns, night clubs, office, galleries, and other spaces.

The prize? Up to $1,000 + bragging rights.

Here are the details:

Participants need to complete their window dressing by Friday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m.
Once the storefront is complete, submit a photo via email to Jason Thiel to be considered for prizes
People will vote online for their favorite design

The People’s Choice Winner will take home $500. Those who won in the past two years are not eligible this year. Participants can win both the People’s Choice prize and one of three Celebrity Panel prizes. That’s where the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership will have a celebrity panel who will select winners in each tier:

Grand Prize winner: $1,000
Runner-up: $500
Honorable Mention: $250

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kellina

From the editor

I am a very positive person, except when it comes to cold weather. Though I am ecstatic about getting an extra hour of sleep due to Daylight Saving Time ending on Sunday, I am not looking forward to cold temperatures and dark skies so early in the morning or at night. I’m glad I live in Winston-Salem because it is certainly warmer than back home in Maryland.

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