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Attention ESL Parents

Our active multilingual learners will be participating in English proficiency testing (ACCESS for ELLs) in the next month and a half (Jan. 23- March 10).  Students will test with ESOL staff at school and take four different sessions (reading, writing, listening, speaking).  Information about this test will come home with your student. Results from these tests will be shared at the end of the school year when received.

Each summer, the North Carolina Cooperative Council hosts a week-long, overnight camp for youth at Camp Monroe in Laurel Hill, NC. Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the camp features energetic and interactive workshops, presentations, outdoor recreation, leadership development, team building activities and small group sessions with an emphasis on how cooperatives operate. Youth who attend are sure to have an exciting, memorable learning experience while making lasting friendships with youth from across the state.

The schedule for the week includes organization of a t-shirt cooperative, including an election of a board of directors, and selection of a manager.  Participants are also involved in small group sessions focusing on the area of leadership development and competitive team building activities. Speakers include prominent elected leaders and officials, college professors, and representatives of marketing, purchasing and service cooperatives. Other special features include a talent show, luau and fun team competitions by the lake. Click here to apply https://forms.monday.com/forms/5db88ae31ff111d3a24011179e23ca18?r=use1

This year, the camp will be held June 26-30 and Central Electric will be sponsoring three rising sophomore, junior or seniors to attend. The deadline for all applications is May 15. For more information, you can contact Janet Jackson at 919-708-1638 or by email at jacksonj@cemcpower.com.

Girls Who Code offers two FREE programs in the summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and the Self-Paced Program. Applicants can apply for BOTH programs, if eligible, using this application. However, students can only participate in one summer program.

The virtual Summer Immersion Program (SIP) is a live, virtual, 2-week introductory computer science course for currently eligible 9th, 10th, and 11th grade US students and international students ages 14-18. Through our new curriculum focused on Game Design, SIP participants will learn beginner to intermediate computer science concepts, UX design basics, and more – all while getting an inside look into the tech industry through incredible company partners. In addition to a completely free program, we offer grants up to $300 and tech support for qualifying students.

The Self-Paced Program is a 6-week flexible computer science course for currently eligible 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade US students and international students ages 14-18 who prefer not to adhere to a set schedule. Self-Paced Program participants can choose to earn beginner-level badges in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for web development or an intermediate-level badge in Python for cybersecurity or our new data science track. Students will also have the opportunity to build community through live advisory events and other Girls Who Code engagements.

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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.

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.