CCS Families in the Know For You-November 13, 2020

CCS Families In the Know

During the month of November, we would like to express our THANKS to ALL of our stakeholders who have supported us during these unprecedented times. This is uncharted territory for all of us but one thing remains constant and that is your dedication and commitment to our students, staff, and families.

Our school nurses have always been an integral part of our school system and since the pandemic, they have been working around the clock to ensure our students and staff are safe and healthy. They are always very caring and empathetic, and are concerned with the physical, mental, and emotional needs of all in their students and staff. They are also great listeners and provide guidance to both children and adults about a variety of health issues and treatments.We cannot thank our nurses enough for all they have done and continue to do this year. We are so #thankful to have you as part of our school family.

If you would like to recognize an individual or team that you are #thankful for please send the details to publicrelations@cravenk12.org

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Honoring Those That Have Served

In honor of Veterans Day, New Bern High School knew they wanted to do something special to show their respect and admiration for those that served and any students of veterans of New Bern High School but due to COVID restrictions needed to plan a recognition that was safe. This is when the support of the business community stepped up and the creative ideas became a possibility. Moore's BBQ, Paula's Pizza, and Harris Teeter offered to provide a drive-thru complimentary lunch on Tuesday, November 10th from 10:30 am-1:00 pm.

Veterans were invited to drive to the front of the school and meals were delivered by School Counselor Amanda Hurst (US Army veteran) and NJROTC cadets. Students and staff went out of their way to celebrate those who have selflessly served our country through military service. Seeing the smiles on the veterans faces made it all worth it. Mr. Jerry Simmons, New Bern High School Principal and veteran shares what this experience meant to him personally and his school, “Our students and staff are constantly seeking ways to honor and respect the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the Armed Forces. You’ll find flags and murals throughout our building reflecting how much we value the sacrifices of these patriots. On behalf of our entire school community, please accept this meal as a small token of our gratitude.”

New Bern High School would like to extend their appreciation to Moore’s BBQ, Paula’s Pizza, and Harris Teeter for their generosity and love shown to our local veterans.

School Lunch Menu

Click here to access the daily breakfast and lunch menu for the month of November. To change the school simply click on the dropdown menat the top. You can also access the menu for the 3 day packaging if you would like to pick up meals or have your child bring them home if they are participating in face-to-face instruction.

Information on Attendance at High School Athletic Events

To comply with venue attendance restrictions at fall athletic games this school year, our high schools will issue a limited number of tickets to “home team” fans per contest, and provide options for fans to tune into live games.

Beginning with the first fall athletic contests (Cross Country and Volleyball) on November 16, all fall sports played in a gymnasium will have spectator attendance capped at 25, and sports in outdoor stadiums will have a spectator limit of 100, per guidelines issued Nov. 11 by the N.C. High School Athletic Association.

Priority for tickets will be given to the families of the student-athletes participating in each event. Spectator limits may change later in the season, pending state Phase restrictions and decisions. As at all CCS facilities, individuals entering stadiums and gyms will have their temperatures scanned and are required to wear face coverings.

To comply with attendance restrictions, only the pre-issued tickets will be accepted at CCS athletic games. No outside passes, including all normally accepted NCHSAA passes, and staff IDs, etc. will be accepted at this time.

To bring game day excitement to “away team” fans and all other enthusiasts unable to attend games in-person, each high school has added livestream capabilities to its high school athletic departments. This is a new process for our high schools so please be patient as they work to make this a great viewing opportunity for all. Each school will communicate how to access the events on their websites and social media accounts.

COVID 19 Communication Protocol and Dashboard

As part of our communication process related to positive COVID-19 cases, Craven County Schools will be updating a district dashboard to display the number of NEW positive cases three times a week. This information will be posted on the district website every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5:00 pm. In an effort to protect the confidentiality of our staff and students we will not release the name of the school.The dashboard is located at:

www.cravenk12.org