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Craven County Schools Welcomes New Assistant Principal

On Tuesday, December 14th, the Board of Education approved Mr. Derrell Ward as the new assistant principal at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School.
Mr. Ward has been a passionate educator for the past nine years. He started as a substitute and later became a Teacher Assistant (TA) and CTE Teacher for Pitt County Schools. He was the TA of the year in 2014 and the Teacher of the Year for 2021 in Pitt County. Mr. Ward also served as an advisor, mentor, department chair, and more in his tenure as an educator. A father of three children and husband of one lovely wife, he is excited to be a part of the Craven County community and is hopeful that this year and years to come will be successful and great.
TEACHER AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCED

Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Teacher Ambassadors. These teachers were selected by their peers based on district criteria.
Eligible school Teacher Ambassadors will be invited to apply for the Craven County Teacher Ambassador/Teacher of the Year, to be announced in May 2022.
The 2022 Youth Legislative Assembly-April 8-10, 2022

The 50th Annual Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA) at the General Assembly on April 8 – 10, 2022. This is a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about the legislative process.
Students draft, debate and vote on mock legislative bills while developing skills in research, interviewing, group facilitation and policy writing.
Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2022.
2022 The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education

The following information is being shared on behalf of The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education. Please visit The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education for more information or contact Monte Kalisch, mkalisch@sandiego.edu, with questions.
Hosted by The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, this global competition helps students develop an innovator’s mindset and skills that cut across STEAM-sector jobs by using design thinking to engage in social good innovation. 
 
Using Pactful, students learn essential skills such as empathy, critical thinking, community engagement, design, prototyping, and storytelling that benefit them in future-focused careers. Pactful and this challenge are sponsored through the generosity of Dr. Irwin and Mrs. Joan Jacobs.
There is no cost to participate, and The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education will provide ongoing professional development support for teachers before and during the event.
Save the Dates! Next District Collaboratives

Our next District Collaboratives will be held: 
January 13, 2022 for Grades K-5 Math 
January 18, 2022 for all other grade levels and subjects
Learn more at bit.ly/cravencollab!
CCS Robot Competitions

Visit https://bit.ly/cravenrobots to learn more! The deadline is extended until January 31, 2022, to register your team of students.
Check Out The Spark for Digital Learning Ideas and Resources

Please check out this week’s Digital Learning Newsletter at https://bit.ly/cravenspark.
Canvas Semester End Teacher Survey and Resources

Grades 6-12 Semester Course Teachers, please complete this survey to advise the Digital Learning Department on Canvas access dates.
Please see http://bit.ly/ccswrapitup for resources and best practices on wrapping up your semester.
The Middle of the Year mClass testing window for Grades K-5 will be January 13 - February 3 and the Grades K-2 Microphase window will be January 13 - February 11. Please reach out to Mr. Jason Griffin if you have any questions. 
Virtual Senior Night

This webinar is designed to help high school seniors stay on track during their last semester of high school. Experts will share tips and tricks to help senior students and families stay on track to set themselves up for success after graduation.
January 11, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Eastern Time
Registration Link: https://cvent.me/N983BY
The Clock is Ticking... Start Now to Find $$ for College!

Date: Jan 13th at 6pm
Registration link: https://cvent.me/eOmdyG
Seniors: if you plan to go to college next year, the time to secure $$ to pay for college is now! Join CFNC experts as they lead an interactive workshop on paying for college: the types of financial aid opportunities, how and when to apply, where to find scholarships, and more.
Accessibility in College: What to Expect When Transitioning from High School with DIVERSEabilities
Date:
January 25, 2022
 
Time:
3:00PM-4:30PM
 
Description:
This session will highlight an expert panel on accessibility in college, as students with DIVERSEabilities transition out of high school and onto a college setting.  The panel will include representatives from NC community colleges, four-year public and private institutions, and the Center for Exceptional Children.
Topics will include:
Connecting with Accessibility Services in college
IEPs translating once in college
Student groups on campus
CFNC resources
Registration Link:
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