🌱 WS/FCS Discipline Issues + Carolina Classic Fair Coming Soon

Hey, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Winston-Salem Patch newsletter — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community.

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Now, your local weather:

• Saturday: A little rain. High: 67 Low: 59.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 74 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories in Winston-Salem today:

1. According to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, Black students in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools have faced stricter and more frequent disciplinary actions than their white counterparts. The agency found that while Black students make up 29 percent of the district's student population, they received 57 percent of the disciplinary measures that led to suspensions. The agency also criticized the district's new code of conduct for its lack of clarity. The district has agreed to several actions, including reviewing its procedures for discipline. (Subscription: Winston-Salem Journal)
2. The Carolina Classic Fair is set to take place at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds from Sep. 29-Oct. 8. This year's fair will include food, live music, games, carnival rides, animal exhibits, and more. Organizers are also offering special deals and promo days. (WXII)
3. Mark your calendars for the return of the WePLAY Treat Trail! This event will take place at Bolton Park on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. This free event features a trail of games, activities, and vendors for trick-or-treaters to enjoy. Vendors still have time to sign up for this event by emailing WePLAYevents@cityofws.org. (City of Winston-Salem Recreation and Parks via Facebook)

Today and tomorrow in Winston-Salem:

Saturday, September 23

• Apple Festival At Historic Bethabara Park (10:00 AM)
• Parents' Night Out: Robo Surprise At Kaleideum North (5:30 PM)

Sunday, September 24

• Ross Coppley At Old Homeplace Vineyard (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration is now open for Parenting a Second Time Around (PASTA) with Forsyth County Senior Services. This study group is for adults 55 and older who are who are parenting grandchildren. To RSVP, contact Frandee Nichols at fnichols@seniorservicesinc.org or 336-721-6952. (Senior Services Inc. of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County via Facebook)
• Today, Sep. 23, the Forsyth Fun Fest and Job Fair are taking place at the Health and Human Services Campus from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. To see current job openings with Forsyth County, click here. (Forsyth County North Carolina Government via Facebook)
• The Carver School Road Branch Library will hold a discussion on the topic "Practicing Gratitude" on Thursday, Sep. 26 at 6:00 p.m. The discussion will be led by the Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Forsyth County Andy Hagler. (Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, NC via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you all soon for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.