CCS Staff In the Know
Craven County Schools announces the return of our annual in-person Pre-K Registration. The registration will be held on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the West New Bern Recreation Center from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The recreation center is located at 1225 Pine Tree Drive, New Bern. This is not a first-come, first-serve event and children do not need to be present. Please bring the child's birth certificate and proof of family income for this event.

Families may still choose to register using our online application. The birth certificate and proof of family income will need to be uploaded. The Pre-K application may be accessed using the Student Registration button at the bottom of the page at https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/18238

**Families only need to register your 4-year-old one time, either at the in-person event or with the online application. Children must be 4 years old on or before August 31st of the current year and children may have an Individual Education Plan (IEP).

For more information visit: https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/1479
2022-23 NC Energy 
Literacy Fellows Teacher Professional Development Program
 
The NC Energy Literacy Fellows Program is a year-long teacher professional development program designed to build knowledge of the evolving electric grid as a strategy to engage students in learning about renewable energy and prepare them for careers in the energy sector, with an emphasis on NC’s energy landscape.
Educators who teach STEM (grades 8-12) at a school located in either the Duke Energy Progress or Duke Energy Carolinas service territory are eligible to apply. 
Learn more here.
NO SAT/ACT Testing Required!

Section 700.1.1, Policy on Minimum Eligibility Requirements for Undergraduate Admission to the University of North Carolina System, establishes the minimum academic standards that a student must satisfy in order to be considered for undergraduate admission at a University of North Carolina (UNC) System institution. This includes the requirement that first-year students submit an ACT or SAT score to be eligible for admissions consideration. On April 7, 2022 the UNC Board of Governors voted to waive the standardized testing component for students applying for admission through fall 2024 due to the disruption in the learning environment from COVID-19.

Students have the option to submit test scores to the 16 public universities in the UNC System, but test scores will not be required for admissions decisions. Students who do not submit an ACT or SAT test score must meet the minimum weighted GPA requirement of 2.5 to be considered for undergraduate admissions.
2022/2023 Reassignments

The period for families whose students are currently enrolled in CCS to request school reassignments ended on March 31st. Those who applied for reassignments within the open period will be notified of approval or denial by May 1st.
Visit bit.ly/cravenplay to view the Zoom sessions and register for CEUs!

Visit bit.ly/ditfspark to view all issues!
 TV Opportunity and $5,000 College Scholarship

Seeking Teachers and Students for TV Opportunity and $5,000 College Scholarship
Cam Productions (Raleigh) is developing a new weekly STEM production targeting North Carolina middle school standards. Each engaging and interactive 30-minute episode will focus on STEM applications across North Carolina, with content formatted to be used independently from the tv show (ie.. classroom, website, etc...). It is anticipated that these shows will air on WRAL TV in Raleigh, WGHP TV in Winston Salem, WWAY TV in Wilmington and WSOC TV in Charlotte. Cam productions is planning to shoot in late July/early August and is seeking teachers and (middle school) students who are ready to help develop self-identity in North Carolina's youth as STEM workers and overcome ethnic/gender stereotypes. Four middle school students from across the state will be chosen to be student hosts of the show and given a $5,000 529 College Scholarship account. Charismatic individuals ready to share compelling STEM activities, stories, and positive experiences are encouraged to reach out for more information on how they can help build a prepared STEM workforce for North Carolina's future. Contact Mike Ousley at mike@camproductionsnc.com for more information. 
2022 TRANSFER REQUEST PROCESS
The employee transfer list is now open through Tuesday, May 31, 2022. 
 
After speaking with the principal/supervisor, an employee may add his/her name to the transfer list.
 
Principals/Supervisors will have immediate access to the transfer list and will make contact if interested in scheduling an interview. 
 
After May 31, 2022, transfers can only occur with consent of both administrators. Keep in mind, administrative transfers can occur at any point and there is a chance that we may transfer teachers based on changes in allotted positions.
 

Feel free to contact HR with any questions regarding the transfer process.
NCCEE: Economics and Personal Finance - Summer Institutes
 
Registration for the NC Council on Economic Education (NCCEE): Economics and Personal Finance  Summer Institutes is now available. For a preview of the session dates, whether in person or virtual, please visit www.nccee.org/events.
 
40 hours of professional development for high school teachers of the Economics and Personal Finance course
$500 Stipend for first-time attendees
Lodging may be covered for some
Breakfast and lunch daily
Access to thousands of lesson plans, games, simulations and more.
It may be possible for teachers who previously attended virtually to attend a second time in person. However, a second stipend will NOT be available.

For details contact Sandy Wheat or Stephanie Cales.
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