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HAPPY SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
TO OUR SCHOOL BOARD
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NC Museum of History: African American Cultural Celebration Education Day 2023 Schedule and Registration
The Annual African American Cultural Celebration is held on the last Saturday of January and serves as the statewide kickoff to Black History Month in North Carolina. For over 20 years, this celebration has brought together African American community members, organizations, authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, scholars, and more, around a central theme to highlight the contributions that African Americans, past and present, have made to North Carolina’s history and culture. Multiple demonstrations, presentations, and performances reach thousands of people, whether the celebration is held virtually or in person.
A virtual Education Day was added in 2022. The NC Museum of History: African American Cultural Celebration Education Day 2023 will be on Thursday, January 26, 2023, from 9:00 am-2:30 pm. There will be free interactive virtual presentations and LIVE! streaming of storytelling. Details are forthcoming.
Learn More and Register
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Annual Essay Contest for High School Students in Grades 11-12
National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is pleased to announce The 1787 Prize, an annual essay contest for high school students in grades 11-12.
About the 1787 Prize
The 1787 Prize brings those citizen voices back to center stage. It recognizes the best annual student essay on the subject of the U.S. Constitution’s past, present and future relevance by exploring how the written principles align with this vision of citizen engagement.
Eligibility
The 1787 Prize is open to all high school students in grades 11-12. An essay may be submitted with up to three (3) student co-authors. There is a maximum of one (1) submission per high school.
Award
For the inaugural prize year, two (2) awards will be announced in the amount of $2,500 each. The $2,500 prize amount will be split among any co-authors.
Essays are due to NCSS on March 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM.
Please email awards@ncss.org for any questions about this award, eligibility, timeline, and selection process.
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Gizmos Teacher Spotlight
We want to congratulate Mr. Ronald Thomas at Havelock High School for having the most teacher & student usage in the district as of December 2022!
Ms. Ashleigh Jernigan at HHS isn't far behind in 2nd place and Ms. Natalie Johnson at HHS is in 3rd place. Overall, HHS has the highest teacher & student usage in the district so far this school year! Way to go, Science Department!
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Just a reminder to submit any Professional Development certificates of completion in order to receive CEU credits for licensure. Please make sure the total activity hours, date, name, name of educator and what license category it belongs to.
Frontline contains all PDs that you have taken but if you have not completed a feedback survey or evaluation associated with that PD then the PD cannot be processed for credits. What is reflected in Frontline is not always reflected in the HRMS system.
To check your CEU credits please visit the District website at https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/13004.
Contact Ann Varano at ann.varano-allison@cravenk12.org if you need assistance with any Frontline PG issues or CEU credits within HRMS. If you have questions concerning realignment of CEUs please discuss with your Professional Growth Administrator at your school. Have them review and send an email indicating what needs to be adjusted.
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mClass Testing for Grades K-5
January 18 - February 7
- All Reading Retained students will complete the 3rd Grade Measures
- All students in Grades 4-5 will complete Oral Reading Fluency, Oral Language, and MAZE.
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CTE Month is Coming!
Did you know that February is CTE Month? CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value and achievements of CTE programs across the country.
Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management, and many more. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Be on the lookout for exciting news and activities that will take place in our middle schools and high schools during the month of February to highlight CTE Month!
|  | The CCS Art teachers would like to thank the Twin Rivers Artist Association and the Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Inc. for sponsoring their Valentine fundraiser. These community groups provide the card materials, feature the card displays, sponsor a reception for the artists, and manage the card sales. Their efforts to support art in our schools are much appreciated. |  | |
UNC World View Global Education Updates
Winter/Spring 2023 Programs
CEU or Contact Hours Offered at All Programs!
Preparing Students for Work in a Global Economy
February 3 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM ET | Via Zoom | Free
This program will provide an overview of how to start integrating global content into what is already being taught in courses.
Click here to register for the February 3, 2023 program.
Global Education 101
February 16 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET | Via Zoom | Free
Global education experts will offer K-8 educators an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of global competencies.
Click here to register for the February 16, 2023 program.
Understanding China's Role in Climate Change and Climate Solutions
February 24 | 11:00AM -12:00PM ET | Via Zoom | Free
This program will explore how the world’s most populous country approaches questions of climate change.
Click here to register for the February 24, 2023 program.
REGISTER HERE FOR WINTER/SPRING 2023 PROGRAMS TODAY!
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Professional Learning Opportunities: NCDPI Math Content Series
NCDPI Mathematics team will be kicking off an Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Content Series in January 2023. This is one of a series of virtual PD sessions open to teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, district staff, and administrators. Participants will earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. Sessions will be focused on elementary and middle school mathematics content and will highlight practitioners in the field.
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Applications for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Summer Accelerator Courses and Sessions are now open. For more information, visit https://www.ncssm.edu/summer-programs/accelerator. | |
FAFSA is Open!
The 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) cycle is 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.
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