CCS Staff In the Know

Be sure to view all the great things happening across our district in the WEEK IN REVIEW

Congratulations to Kristina Lawerence, Occupational Therapist at Roger Bell New Tech Academy for being selected as an ESSENTIAL PIECE of our school district.

The nomination her principal, Mrs. Caroline Godwin (pictured right) submitted explains why Mrs. Lawerence is one of the best, "Mrs. Lawrence is an exceptional Occupational Therapist and a great asset to Roger Bell New Tech Academy. She serves our students through OT sessions and supports our teachers in many ways that benefit all of our students. This includes working closely with exceptional children teachers to implement The Zones of Regulations, modeling strategies in classrooms, and writing grants to provide visuals to the entire staff. She is a true advocate for all students and supports us in ensuring our school is a place where all students can learn."

A special thank you to Mrs. Lawerence for all she does to go above and beyond for her students and staff. We are so thankful you are part of our team!

DRAFT 2023-2024 TRADITIONAL CALENDAR

Craven County Schools invites all students, staff, parents, and community members to provide feedback on the DRAFT 2023-2024 Traditional Academic Calendar. THIS WILL BE SHARED IN MULTIPLE PLACES TO GAIN AS MUCH FEEDBACK AS POSSIBLE. PLEASE REVIEW AND COMPLETE THE SURVEY.

Please visit THE FOLLOWING PAGE to review the draft calendar AND complete the survey.

The survey will be open until November 14th at 8:00 Am.

We appreciate your input and thank you for your participation.

NC Schoolnet Users,

You have spoken, and we have listened, Schoolnet Webinars are back!

This year, starting this month, we will begin hosting live webinars for different Schoolnet topics. We invite you to join us live and participate in the sessions that best fit your needs.

Please see the schedule below of the upcoming offerings. You will need to register for the sessions to gain access. At the bottom of the infographic you will find the link to register for the sessions you are interested in. Please communicate these out with anyone that you think would benefit from the session.

Our first session will be held, Monday, November 7, at 3:30. We hope to see you there!

Rebecca Stokes

Schoolnet Webinar 2022-2023 Series

Required Documentation

Please ensure you are aware of all requirements when planning a field trip. Check with the administrator of your school who is responsible for approving field trips if you have initial questions before submitting any documents to the Curriculum and Instruction Division. This will help prevent forms from being returned and the review process being delayed. Use the checklist to help ensure you fully complete the process.

All needed instructions and forms are on the Craven County Schools website, which you can locate using the following steps:

Please ensure you meet the deadlines as stated and that all required documents are accurately completed and included when you submit the field trip packet. Please do not submit separate documents. Requests that miss the deadline will not be considered unless it is due to late notification from the host site or the trip is based on progression through rounds of competition.

If you have any questions, please contact the designated staff member:

Career & Technical Education: Wendy Wells
Elementary & Secondary: Melody Howell
Exceptional Children’s: Seante Williams

Digital Learning Newsletter

Check out our new format for our monthly newsletters.

Visit http://bit.ly/ccssparknews and take a look!

Discovery Education SOS Instructional Strategies

Spotlight on Strategies is research-based strategies for integrating Discovery Education digital curriculum resources in meaningful, effective, and practical ways.

Log into Classlink and launch Discovery Education. Then click on Educator Supports and finally select the fourth one down, Instructional Strategies. Have questions? Ask your DITF!

ESOL Newsletter for Staff Fall 2022

Please review the Fall 2022 ESOL Newsletter to learn more about supporting CCS multilingual learners: https://bit.ly/FALL22ESOL

Reminder: ESOL and AIG Resources for Staff

Want additional information about AIG? Looking for ways to help your multilingual learners? Remember that there is a Canvas resource for each located in the Instructional Toolbox on the Craven County Schools Website!

Need a refresher on what the AIG and the ESOL programs are?

Feel free to rewatch/watch the AIG 101 and ESOL 101 short overview videos located in your Annual Staff Training Canvas.

Native American Heritage is Month November

Which is correct–Native American or American Indian? To honor the culture correctly, do you say Native American or American Indian? Native American, American Indian, and Indigenous Peoples are all used, even within the community. Many prefer their tribal affiliation (like Lakota people, Sioux, Cheyenne, etc.) to generalized terms. Some Native Americans prefer one term over the other, so if you’re unsure, just ask!

When is Native American Heritage Month? Native American Heritage Month (or Indigenous Peoples Day) is celebrated in November each year. The month is dedicated to honoring indigenous peoples, their culture, and learning and understanding the true history of Natives in America.

Need teaching suggestions? Reach out to your ESOL teacher for support.

Also, the DAR has provided resources for your classroom. To view CLICK HERE

November is Veterans' History Awareness Month in North Carolina

On June 28, 2017, Governor Roy Cooper signed into law, An Act To Establish Veterans’ History Awareness Month In November. The intent of this law is to enable students to gain a better understanding of the meaning and importance of the contributions of American veterans and veterans from North Carolina. The North Carolina State Board of Education (NC SBE) is tasked with identifying recommended programs that schools can use during Veterans’ History Awareness Month.

Did you know that North Carolina is the 4th largest state in the nation in the number of school-aged military dependents of active-duty personnel? North Carolina is also home to over a quarter-million children of military retirees or veterans in every county in the state. Currently, there are more than 22 million Veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Let us all thank and honor them in November.

For more information and to access additional resources, please view the Veterans' History Awareness Month flyer to help you and your students honor veterans. They can be used during this Veterans’ History Awareness Month or throughout the year.

FAFSA is Now Open!

The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle is now open!

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.

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