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Countdown to Academy: 48 DAYS
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Countdown to Academy! There are 48 DAYS left to complete this Crosby Scholars Program requirement! Academies are workshops that help students develop their academic and interpersonal skills. Students are required to attend one (1) Crosby Scholars Academy each school year.
In-Person Academies
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Saturday, February 25: 9:00am-10:00am at Forsyth Tech Community College
Virtual Academies via Zoom
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Thursday, February 16: 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Monday, February 20: 1:00pm-2:00pm (WSFCS Teacher Workday)
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[8th Grade Only] Monday, February 27: 6:30pm-7:30pm hosted by CFNC
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Tuesday, February 28: 4:00pm-5:00pm
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Community Service Opportunities for Middle Schoolers
+ Two Activities You Can Complete From Home!
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Crosby Scholars in grades 6-8 are required to complete two (2) hours of community service annually. Scholars must submit the Online Community Service Form to be awarded credit.
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Make Dog Treats for Animal Shelters
Virtual | Any Time
Follow the steps to make no-bake dog treats with just two ingredients!
Drop them off at one of the animal shelters or locations listed in the Learn More link below.
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Love For Our Elders
Virtual | Any Time
National Letter to An Elder Day is celebrated each year in February! Fulfill February letter requests or make a Valentine's Day card for elders across the country!
All letters should be stamped, sealed, and mailed with love by February, 2023.
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Please visit our Community Service Opportunities page for an extensive list of current volunteering opportunities. The deadline to submit community service hours for 6-8 grade is APRIL 19, 2023.
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Parent Webinar: 529 Plans & Saving for College with CFNC
Thursday, February 9th | 5:30 PM | Virtual
The NC 529 Plan is a tax-advantaged program that helps you save money for education. You can open an NC 529 Account for anyone, including yourself – and you can change the beneficiary to another family member without penalty at any time.
Join CFNC’s representative, Takeila Hall, on this session for more details on how to save money for college and more. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the event.
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8th Grade Kickoff to College + Career with CFNC Webinar
Monday, February 27 | 6:30 PM | Virtual
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You don’t have to wait until high school to learn about college + career readiness - Now is the perfect time! CFNC Regional Representatives, Takeila Hall and Amy Denton, cannot wait to share several tips and strategies.
Students who attend this webinar will receive Academy credit by following the steps below:
- Students must pre-register with CFNC via the link provided.
- Attend the webinar.
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Submit a Confirmation of Attendance. This link can be found in your Crosby Scholars Student Portal.
Please Note: This event is not a Crosby Scholars sponsored event and staff will not be in attendance. If you have any questions, please email us at middleschool@crosbyscholars.org.
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It's National School Counseling Week! |
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National School Counseling Week is February 6-10, 2023 is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), and highlights the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
We want to thank our Middle School Liaisons for all the work they do for us!
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Ms. Long at Arts Based School
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Ms. Russell at Carter G. Woodson
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Ms. Williams + Ms. Crosby at Clemmons
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Ms. Harrison-Shoffner at East Forsyth
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Dr. Boyd-Grady at Flat Rock
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Ms. Gibson at Forsyth Academy
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Ms. Brown at Hanes
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Mr. Briggs at Jefferson
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Ms. Pardue at Kernersville
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Mr. Maxwell at Kennedy
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Ms. Beckman at Lewisville
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Mr. Wuwert at Meadowlark
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Ms. Torrence at Mineral Springs
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Ms. Tucker at NCLA
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Ms. Tait at Northwest
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Ms. Neal at Paisley
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Ms. Thomas at Philo-Hill
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Ms. Stowe + Ms. Flowers at QEA
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Ms. Blakely at Southeast
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Ms. Edens at The Downton School
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Ms. Bergman-Lewis at Walkertown
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Mr. Jessup at Wiley
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Mr. Giddings at WSPA
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Ms. Sexton at WS/FCS Virtual Academy
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From our Community Partners |
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Rising 7-9th Graders: WS/FCS Middle School Course Registration
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Rising 7th and 8th graders will meet with Middle School Counselors to choose courses for the next school year between January 23 and February 24, 2023.
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Rising 9th graders will meet with Middle School Counselors to choose courses for the next school year between February 25 and March 10, 2023.
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Forsyth County Public Library’s Teen Programs: February 2023
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Blind Date with a Book | Lewisville Branch Library | February 1st-28th
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To-Go Craft Kits | Central Library | While Supplies Last
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Games for Teens | Central Library @ Teen Central
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Teen Anime Club | Central Library | Saturday, February 18th from 2-3:30 PM
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STEAM for Teens & Tweens | Central Library | Wednesdays from 5-6 PM
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Hispanic Culture Crafts for Teens & Tweens - Bilingual | Central Library | February 9th + 23rd from 4-5 PM
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T.E.E.N. Space (Talk, Empower, Explore, Network) | Central Library | Saturdays, February 11th + 25th from 1-2 PM
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🎧 Podcasts for You 🎧
Did you know that listening to podcasts inspire more brain stimulation than television? This can help you multitask, become a better listener, and exercise your imagination. Below are some recommended podcasts. Click on each title to listen!
The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a scripted podcast for middle grade kids, performed by middle grade kids. It is a fun, high-quality, serial mystery that can be described as Goonies meets Spy Kids meets Stranger Things for 8-12 year olds.
Buckle up! Your car is headed for… adventure! Eleanor Amplified is a radio adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as world-famous radio reporter Eleanor foils devious plots, outwits crafty villains, and goes after The Big Story. Eleanor’s pursuit of truth takes her into orbit, out to sea, through a scary jungle and even to the halls of Congress!
Wow in the World is a podcast and a new way for families to connect, look up and discover the wonders in the world around them. Every episode, hosts Mindy and Guy guide curious kids and their grown-ups away from their screens and on a journey. Through a combination of careful scientific research and fun, we’ll go inside our brains, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.
It’s no secret that being 12 years old can be tough. At 12, kids shed layers, test new roles and transform before our eyes as they explore what kind of adult they want to be.
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☀️ Start Thinking About Summer Programs ☀️
Even though it's just February, we would like to encourage you to start researching summer programs so you don't miss any deadlines. Below is a list of local summer programs you may be interested in:
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Camp Sawtooth (Summer Art Camp for Ages 6-14) | Registration opens February 7th Week-long studio focused, themed art camps in half/full day options. Classes designed to develop skill, strengthen technique, spark imagination & make lifelong connections to visual art.
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Reynolda House Summer Adventures (6th-9th Grade) | Registration opens February 6th Day camps are available to children to explore art and creative writing in the historic Reynolda Estate. Campers have access to the Museum's art collection, historic house, and indoor pool.
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STEAM Experiences at Mixxer Community Makerspace | Catalog premiers in February Mixxer’s STEAM Experiences this summer for grades 6 to 12. Including: Rocketry, Fashion, Video Game Design, Video Production & Music, Electronics, Coding, Minecraft, Printmaking, Metal and Wood Shop.
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Questions? We are here for you!
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La temporada de academias se termina el próximo mes. ¡Regístrate ahora!
¿Que es el requisito de Academia de Crosby Scholars? Las academias son orientaciones que ayudan a preparar a su estudiante y desarrollar sus habilidades académicas e interpersonales. Ofrecemos una variedad de temas incluyendo establecer metas y habilidades interpersonales. Estas sesiones son interactivas y presentadas por maestros o invitados. Las academias son llevadas a cabo en persona y a través de Zoom. Se les requiere a los estudiantes que asistan a una (1) academia de Crosby Scholars cada año escolar.
Academias en persona
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Sábado 25 de febrero: 9:00am-10:00am en el colegio comunitario Forsyth Tech
Academias virtuales
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Jueves 16 de febrero: 4:00pm-5:00pm – a través de Zoom
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Lunes 20 de febrero: 1:00pm-2:00pm – a través de Zoom
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Sólo para estudiantes de 8vo grado! Lunes 27 de febrero: 6:30pm-7:30pm – a través de Zoom, presentado por CFNC
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Martes 28 de febrero: 4:00pm-5:00pm a través de Zoom
La registración ya está disponible en tu portal de estudiante. Las academias de Crosby Scholars terminarán en el mes de marzo. Por favor asegúrate de registrarte para una (1) de las sesiones arriba para completar este requisito.
⭐ No estás requerido a asistir a otra academia si ya has cumplido con el requisito este año escolar 2022-23.
¿No estás seguro si has asistido a una academia? Verifica tu estatus en tu portal de estudiante de Crosby.
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Oportunidades de enriquecimiento para estudiantes hispanos en Crosby Scholars |
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Crosby Scholars ofrece programas específicos para el desarrollo y apoyo de estudiantes que se identifican como hispano/a o latino/a. Alentamos a todos nuestros estudiantes hispanos en grados 6-12 a unirse para disfrutar de estas oportunidades exclusivas! A continuación una descripción breve de cada uno:
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HLMS (Hispanic/Latino Male Success, o en español, Éxito para Varones Hispanos/Latinos): Se dedica a ayudar a los varones hispanos/latinos a que sean exitosos en sus estudios académicos y en su comunidad. El programa está disponible para estudiantes de grados 6-12. Para más información, comuníquese con el Especialista del Programa, Carlos Mata, cmata@crosbyscholars.org
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Excelencia: El programa ayuda a chicas jóvenes a entender los beneficios de la educación superior teniendo la oportunidad de conocer mujeres hispanas/latinas exitosas de la comunidad de Winston-Salem y aprender como superaron barreras y obtuvieron éxito académico y profesional. Para más información, comuníquese con la Especialista del Programa, Lina Lozada, llozada@crosbyscholars.org
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S.H.E (Show. Help. Employ, o en español, Demostrar. Ayudar. Emplear): Un programa creado para estudiantes femeninas hispanas/latinas y afroamericanas para compartir mientras aprenden sobre carreras STEM (Ciencias, Tecnología, Ingeniería, Matemáticas). Para más información, comuníquese con la Especialista del Programa, Alese Berry, aberry@crosbyscholars.org
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¿Preguntas? ¡Estamos aquí para ti!
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To ensure that every public school student in Forsyth County has the opportunity to attend college. |
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