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Art Teachers Celebrated at Grant Reception
The Watercolor Society of North Carolina invited Craven County Schools middle and high school teachers to apply for their Arts in Education grant to support art classes in our public schools. The Watercolor Society of North Carolina (WSNC) is a nonprofit, statewide art organization that strives to strengthen and promote watercolor painting. The amount they pledge for the support of these grants is matched by Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff of Boone, a leading supplier of art materials in the state of North Carolina. This year four Craven County Schools art teachers received these grants, valued at $1250 each to purchase supplies from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff.
The winners were invited to attend the presentation of their grant awards at the WSNC Annual Meeting and Award Ceremony at The Chelsea Restaurant in New Bern on Sunday, October 2. Attendees were able to observe a watercolor demonstration by Mr. Don Andrews, artist. Ms. Beverly McAnulty, of the WSNC, and Mr. Joseph Miller, of Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff, recognized the following Art in Education grant recipients: Mrs. Lisa Connell of HJ MacDonald Middle School and Ms. Ashley McDaniel of New Bern High School. Mrs. Betsy Gatchel, CCS Coordinator of Student Programs, attended and accepted on behalf of Mr. Chris Bennett of New Bern High School and Ms. Shannon Tarleton of Havelock Middle School. Community partnerships such as this one help further support art in our schools.
Congratulations to our talented art educators!
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The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Cycle Begins on Oct. 1.
Completing the application is a necessary step for prospective college students to receive financial aid. Not only does it make you eligible for federal aid, such as Pell Grants or work-study programs, but North Carolina’s colleges and universities also use the form to divvy up state aid.
The form is open until June 30, 2023. Many North Carolina schools give out aid on a first-come, first-served basis, so it’s best to fill it out as soon as possible, even if you haven’t finalized your plans.
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Technology Updates:
ClassLink FAQ:
Q: Is ClassLink replacing NCEdCloud (my.ncedcloud.org)?
A: No. There are programs and resources that have to stay in NCEdCloud. Programs, like PowerSchool, can only reside in NCEdCloud. In ClassLink, when you click on the PowerSchool application, you will be asked to sign into NCEdCloud one time - this is so ClassLink can capture your username and password. Once you log in, PowerSchool will launch.
Find out more answers to other ClassLink questions, by clicking here
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Help Keep iPads up To Date:
iPads should be on version 16.0. A large number of tech requests state that there are issues with the device or apps on the device. Most of the time these issues occur because the iPad is not up to date with the latest operating system. Before putting in tech requests, please make sure the iPad is up to date with the latest software version. Thanks!!!
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Craven Cyber Smarts
Privacy and Security is an important part of managing our digital lives. We have created a 15 minute activity for each grade level. Click here for access.
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OPEN ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Craven County Schools has two open enrollments going on. We have the Pierce Group doing open enrollment for our flex benefits, such as dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, etc. The dates for this open enrollment are October 3rd through November 10th. Please remember that you must enroll in the flexible spending account each year. If you do not want or need to make changes to you vision, dental, etc, you will not need to do anything with those. You will need to see a Pierce Group representative to make changes OR you can access the self service center through the following link: www.PierceGroupBenefits.com/FindYourBenefits and enter your employer's name. There is a video that will explain how you can enroll online and chat with a representative.
The second open enrollment is the NC State Health Plan. The dates for that are October 10th through October 28th. PLEASE REMEMBER, WE ALL HAVE TO RE-ENROLL IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN EVERY YEAR FOR THE NEXT YEAR. We are required to do the tobacco attestation to receive a credit towards your monthly premium. The State Health Plan has added open enrollment information on their website. You can go to www.shpnc.org to find out all there is to know about open enrollment.
I can be reached at terry.dixon@cravenk12.org if you have questions I might be able to help you with.
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Board Recognition-Advanced Degrees
The Board of Education would like to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond the minimum education requirements of their present position. If you have attained a degree in the past year beyond a bachelor’s please share the following information with Jordyn Rodriguez, Administrative Asssitant for Public Relations at Central Services. You will be recognized by the Board of Education at the November Board of Education Meeting on November 17th. Please submit the information by November 4th.
- Name
- School
- Advanced Degree
- College
Send all nominations to jordyn.rodriguez@cravenk12.org
For more information call 514-6314
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mClass for 4th and 5th Grade Students
- All students in Grades 4-5 will complete Oral Reading Fluency, Oral Language, and MAZE.
- Testing must be completed for these students by October 21.
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Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge
It is that time of year again when we prepare to spread some holiday cheer and support the Holiday Cards for our Military Challenge! In collaboration with the New Hampshire Department of Education and the Council of Chief State School Officers, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is encouraging schools across the state to participate in this worthy endeavor to create holiday cards that will be sent to soldiers overseas.
Learn more about the challenge by watching this video. Learn more about how to send holiday cards and where to direct any questions here.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15
A law (signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and then expanded by Ronald Reagan) designates September 15 to October 15 of each year as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
National Hispanic Heritage Month provides us the opportunity to recognize, celebrate, and honor the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, South America, Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
To learn more, visit HispanicHeritageMonth.gov, which is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
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We are excited to share with you the announcement of the 15th Annual Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest, sponsored by Optimum and TelevisaUnivision. This year, we are asking middle and high school students to think about Hispanics that have made, or are making, connections within their communities. Prizes include a $3,000 scholarship and iPads!
The contest begins today (9/15) and submissions will be accepted through October 31. Also this year, we have a special gift for the teachers who sponsor the most entries! More information including the official rules can be found
here: www.Optimum.com/HHM.
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The assessment window for students in Grades K-12 is now open. Here is a list of the assessments that need to be completed by grade level and content area.
Kindergarten (Math)
● Number Naming Fluency
● Quantity Total Fluency
● Quantity Difference Fluency
● Concepts and Applications
First Grade (Math)
● Concepts and Applications
● Number Comparison Fluency-Pairs
● Math Facts Fluency - One Digit
● Math Facts Fluency - Tens
Math Grades 2-12 (EC students only in Grades 9-12)
● Concepts and Applications
● Number Comparison Fluency - Triads
● Mental Computation Fluency
Reading Grades 6-12 (EC students only in Grades 9-12)
● Oral Reading Fluency (only if prompted)
● Vocabulary
● Reading Comprehension
● Silent Reading Fluency
Please contact your principal or your lead aimswebPlus trainer(s) if you have any questions regarding this information.
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All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language Standards
In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language Standards. This cohort of standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline.
Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies.
These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards.
Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review.
Area
Link
Due Date
K-12 Guidance
https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8HuasI5t7VdeO3A
5:00pm on November 17, 2022
K-12 Arts Education
https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cORnxoKXtTsZNfo
5:00pm on November 17, 2022
K-12 World Language
https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_diiCabMFikRJZR4
5:00pm on November 17, 2022
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Integrating the NC ELD Standards in the Content Classroom PD Offerings
Support PD - Collaboration (Regular Ed and English Language Development)
This school year marks PSUs' initial implementation of the NC ELD Standard Course of Study. Our team is offering state-wide professional learning with a focus on integrating the ELD Standards into Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and ELA for the 22-23 school year. Both content area educators and language educators are encouraged to attend.
Register for the following sessions at bit.ly/SupportPD22-23
- Science (November 16, 2022)
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ELA (January 17, 2023) - Note: Date changed from January 16 to January 17.
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