tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85452413692663494922024-03-05T20:15:24.499-05:00CHCCS NewsChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) is one of two public school systems in Orange County, NC. This blog is the official news outlet for the district.CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07428735906153256454noreply@blogger.comBlogger680125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-84461363186312534032018-07-27T10:00:00.000-04:002018-07-27T10:00:02.273-04:00The New Strategic Plan Is an Opportunity for Shared SuccessAs the district begins rolling out its new 2018-21 Strategic Plan, it’s important for everyone in CHCCS - staff, students, families and community members - to realize we all have an integral part in it. When we began the planning process, I wanted to make sure we have a role for everyone, as challenging everyone to be a part of the Strategic Plan will ensure its success. I wanted it to be more than big ideas on paper, I want our Strategic Plan to be an opportunity.<br />
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Our focus is simple: empower, inspire and engage. We built everything around these words. Everyone in CHCCS can do each of these things every day. When we work towards empowering, inspiring and engaging, there should be no limits and no obstacles.<br />
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The four areas of our plan - Student Success, Employee Experience, Family and Community Engagement, and Organizational Effectiveness - encompass the areas CHCCS navigates every day, all year long. Each of these affect every school district’s main objective - the education of students.<br />
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Please watch for more information as we get closer to the beginning of the 2018-19 school year. We will share more than just the main goals of this Strategic Plan - we’ll also share our subgoals and objectives. As you learn more about the plan, you’ll begin to see this is a district-wide vision. It’s more than just a single-focus. It’s more than test scores. It’s more than one segment of our community. It is multi-layered, looking at every piece that goes into a student’s day.<br />
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It needs more than just the buy-in of district administrators and some educators. The Strategic Plan needs you - all of CHCCS - to make it effective. I’m counting on each of you to figure out what you can do to ensure each student and adult is empowered, inspired and engaged.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-40643774215381375272018-07-20T11:30:00.000-04:002018-07-20T11:30:06.860-04:00Even When We Don’t Try, Educators are Always Engaged LearnersOn the last day of school, if someone had asked, “What are you going to do to engage in learning over the summer,” the answer they received may not have been polite. We know our business can be mentally and physically exhausting. In truth, in the back of our minds, we all have a plan to continue learning during the summer. We set aside books to read during the few quiet summertime moments we have. We research how we’re going to set up our classroom in August. We plan on all the ways we’re going to stay in touch with other educators. We are writing our curriculum, participating in professional learning opportunities, researching best practices and reviewing data. You can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can’t stop him/her from being engaged in learning.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-8117372900366249712018-07-13T10:00:00.000-04:002018-07-13T10:00:15.921-04:00Be the InspirationWhere do you find inspiration during the summer? Do you follow other educators’ tweets to see what they’re doing, reading, learning? Do you connect with other colleagues and share ideas on how to set up your 2018-19 classroom? Do you find yourself looking for exciting, new books in the education section of the book store? Or are others looking to you? Do you have that novice teacher asking what you’re reading so they can read it, too? Do you run into students and families in the community? As educators, we’re always a big part of our community and whether our focus is on our own summer learning or helping another with their learning, I’m sure we always inspire.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-34832690653420935002018-07-06T11:00:00.000-04:002018-07-06T11:00:03.279-04:00Empower Yourself this SummerI know, I know, it’s summer. We have earned these precious few weeks to rest, relax and restore ourselves. While that’s true, as educators, we are Lifelong Learners. We can use this time not only to get some much-needed vacation, but to empower ourselves through summer reading, some professional development, maybe attending a conference. We have plenty of opportunities that won’t take away from our down time and still allow us to grow and prepare for the next year ahead.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-67022396081819573302018-07-05T08:44:00.000-04:002018-07-05T08:44:00.772-04:00Lincoln Center on Summer Hours, June 11-Aug. 10 / Lincoln Center funcionará con horario de verano del 11 de junio al 10 de agosto<b>Lincoln Center Starts Summer Hours</b><br />
Lincoln Center will operate on Summer Hours from Monday, June 11 through Friday, August 10. During those weeks, Lincoln Center will be open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.<br />
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The week of July 4th, Lincoln Center will be open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Wednesday for the holiday; and open Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
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<b>Lincoln Center funcionará con horario de verano del 11 de junio al 10 de agosto</b><br />
Horario de verano en Lincoln Center y para inscripción de estudiantes – del 11 de junio al 10 de agosto. Lincoln Center funcionará en horario de verano del lunes 11 de junio al viernes 10 de agosto. Durante estas semanas, Lincoln Center abrirá de lunes a jueves de 7:30 a. m. a 5 p. m. y los viernes de 7:30 a. m. a 1:30 p.m.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-84395044215610200972018-07-03T10:12:00.002-04:002018-07-03T10:12:39.298-04:00School and District Offices Closed for July 4 / Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas el 4 de julio<b>School and District Offices Closed on Wednesday, July 4</b><br />
All CHCCS schools and offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.<br />
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Also, the week of July 4th, Lincoln Center is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Wednesday for the holiday; and open Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
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<b>Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito están cerradas el lunes, 4 de julio</b><br />
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de CHCCS están cerradas el miércoles, 4 de julio, en conmemoración del Día de la Independencia.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-67493337851765402152018-07-02T07:52:00.002-04:002018-07-02T07:52:49.409-04:00All Outdoor Activities Prohibited after 10 a.m. on July 2 / Prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre después de las 10 a.m. el 2 julio<b>Heat Conditions Cancel Outdoor Activities</b><br />
Due to dangerous heat conditions, all outdoor activities after 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2, are prohibited. Summer camps will take place indoors. Regarding athletic teams, please contact the team's coach to find out if practices will be held indoors or are canceled.<br />
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<b>Por las condiciones de calor se cancelan las actividades al aire libre</b><br />
Debido a las condiciones de calor peligrosas, el lunes, 2 de julio, después de las 10:00 a.m. están prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre. Los campamentos de verano tendrán lugar al interior de las instalaciones. Con respecto a los equipos deportivos, comuníquese con el entrenador del equipo para averiguar si las prácticas se realizarán en el interior o si se cancelarán.<br />
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-70291730400385839452018-06-29T12:00:00.000-04:002018-06-29T12:00:03.567-04:00Everyone Plays a Part in CHCCS for Student SuccessIn general, Strategic Plans can look the same. The way some are written, the plan could be for almost any school district in America. One of our goals was to stand out and be different when creating our new 2018-21 Strategic Plan. We want to make sure we empower, engage and inspire students, staff and our community. We want to ensure everyone in our community is engaged and realize they are a stakeholder in the success of CHCCS students - because you are.<br />
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As we start rolling out our 2018-21 Strategic Plan, we will begin to share its details and goals. We will work towards meeting the expectations we set out to accomplish, as well as those of our stakeholders. The timing for our new Strategic Plan couldn’t have worked out better, seeing as I now have a full year of leading CHCCS and learning about its culture. Things are clicking as we continue to take on new challenges, like hiring new administrators and principals to lead our schools.<br />
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Here we go, starting a new school year and another exciting journey together. Our focus, like last year, is simple: we want to empower, engage and inspire. We will continue to use these words over the next three years, working hard on our four pillars: Family and Community Engagement; Employee Experience; Student Success; and Organizational Effectiveness.<br />
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When we return in August, please look for more information about our 2018-21 Strategic Plan. Soon, we’ll have handouts and information available on our website with all the details. Get ready to gear up, CHCCS!<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-20970263105542774872018-06-28T12:30:00.001-04:002018-06-28T12:30:26.735-04:00School and District Offices Closed for July 4 / Escuelas y oficinas del distrito cerradas el 4 de julio<b>School and District Offices Closed on Wednesday, July 4</b><br />
All CHCCS schools and offices are closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day Holiday.<br />
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Also, the week of July 4th, Lincoln Center is open on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on Wednesday for the holiday; and open Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br />
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Las escuelas y oficinas del distrito están cerradas el lunes, 4 de julio<br />
Todas las escuelas y oficinas de CHCCS están cerradas el miércoles, 4 de julio, en conmemoración del Día de la Independencia.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-90610203466810711772018-06-22T13:00:00.000-04:002018-06-22T13:00:04.939-04:00Our Community Is UniqueThe CHCCS community is not your usual school community. We may have the usual stakeholders - staff, students and families - but we also have a long-standing tradition of including others who don’t have specific ties to our schools. We have retirees and university students who volunteer in our schools. We have active grandparents who move to the area to be close to their families. We have business owners who want to financially support classrooms. We have some big universities who collaborate with us. So it was with this diverse tapestry in mind, we included our Community in the 2018-21 Strategic Plan. Our community is more than the usual - it is unique to us and helps to make CHCCS an amazing place to teach and learn.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-32443318541199094512018-06-20T08:11:00.000-04:002018-06-20T08:11:00.142-04:00Outdoor Activities Canceled for June 20 / Prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre después de las 10 a.m. el 20 junio<b>All Outdoor Activities Canceled for Wednesday, July 20</b><br />
Due to an extremely high heat index forecast for today, Wednesday, June 20, all school related outside activities after 10 a.m. are prohibited. Summer camps will take place indoors. Regarding athletic teams, please contact the team’s coach to find out if practices will be held indoors or are canceled. Please stay safe during this extreme weather.<br />
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<b>Por las condiciones de calor se cancelan las actividades al aire libre</b><br />
Debido a las condiciones de calor peligrosas, el miércoles, 20 de junio, después de las 10:00 a.m. están prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre. Los campamentos de verano tendrán lugar al interior de las instalaciones. Con respecto a los equipos deportivos, comuníquese con el entrenador del equipo para averiguar si las prácticas se realizarán en el interior o si se cancelarán.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-89677625132581553472018-06-19T10:33:00.001-04:002018-06-19T11:09:26.450-04:00Outdoor Activities Canceled for June 19 / Prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre después de las 10 a.m. el 19 junio<b>All Outdoor Activities Canceled for Tuesday, July 19</b><br />
Due to an extremely high heat index forecast for today, Tuesday, June 19, all school related outside activities after 10 a.m. are prohibited. Summer camps will take place indoors. Regarding athletic teams, please contact the team’s coach to find out if practices will be held indoors or are canceled. Please stay safe during this extreme weather.<br />
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<b>Por las condiciones de calor se cancelan las actividades al aire libre</b><br />
Debido a las condiciones de calor peligrosas, el martes, 19 de junio, después de las 10:00 a.m. están prohibidas todas las actividades al aire libre. Los campamentos de verano tendrán lugar al interior de las instalaciones. Con respecto a los equipos deportivos, comuníquese con el entrenador del equipo para averiguar si las prácticas se realizarán en el interior o si se cancelarán.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-80495246499286120902018-06-15T15:00:00.000-04:002018-06-15T15:00:02.981-04:00Second Grade Students at Northside are Global Change Makers<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoRS8K7VnM/WyKvy1bsZzI/AAAAAAAAErA/1v5ijftuCioDIqGCliK-hvWGi4QYYpOpwCLcBGAs/s1600/Northside%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoRS8K7VnM/WyKvy1bsZzI/AAAAAAAAErA/1v5ijftuCioDIqGCliK-hvWGi4QYYpOpwCLcBGAs/s320/Northside%2B1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Economics instruction for second grade students? At Northside Elementary School, they learned the concepts of supply and demand, scarcity and sustainability, and during that unit, they became interested in exploring how economic factors impact access to water around our world. Among other crucial facts, they learned that worldwide, a child dies every 90 seconds from lack of clean water.<br />
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If it sounds advanced for second graders, think again. This unit became a rich integration of science, social studies and environmental justice. Through stories, virtual reality experiences and Google Earth explorations, students examined water access around the world. When they met Godi Godar of the Democratic Republic of Congo, founder of Go Conscious Earth, students decided they wanted to impact change in the world in a real way. Godar’s nonprofit funds the building of freshwater wells in villages around Lake Tumba in the DRC. By 2016 the group had provided clean water to more than 10,000 people, and the number has grown significantly since then.<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M5dYVuxpSXc/WyKvy_w2EJI/AAAAAAAAErE/aCfgefZZBwYPqV_XUZNii_HVLVcdfnLXgCLcBGAs/s1600/Northside%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M5dYVuxpSXc/WyKvy_w2EJI/AAAAAAAAErE/aCfgefZZBwYPqV_XUZNii_HVLVcdfnLXgCLcBGAs/s320/Northside%2B3.jpg" width="240" /></a>After Godar’s initial visit with all of the second grade students at Northside, the children brainstormed ways to support Go Conscious Earth. The outcome of those discussions was a plan to collect coins in every classroom at the school by providing “change jugs,” with accompanying information about the plight of limited water access across so much of the DRC. In addition to their coin drive, the students hosted a second grade market in which they used the school’s library makerspace to create items to sell in various stores they would run. From stress balls to beaded jewelry, the market allowed students to use the economic principles studied to earn additional money towards this initiative. Parents and staff were invited to visit the market and purchase items that were crafted by the students.<br />
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On June 5, the jugs were collected, the coins counted, and when Godar returned to visit with the second grade students in the library media center, the contribution to Go Conscious Earth totaled nearly $700. The children seemed delighted to watch the smiling Godar receive the envelope, and several asked questions and made brief speeches about the importance of the fundraising they had spearheaded. This project has started what will be a lasting partnership between the students of Northside and an organization that allows students to give back in substantial and relevant ways.<br />
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Kathryn Cole, School Library Media Coordinator, helped shape the entire water access curriculum, and she created the publicity to share in the Northside school community, as well as organized Godar’s visits. She produced a Spark Adobe video called “Water Access: How We Can Help,” available for viewing here: <a href="https://spark.adobe.com/video/kLT0Y0gwQdpHL">https://spark.adobe.com/video/kLT0Y0gwQdpHL</a><br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E1GFkLnO6uM/WyKvy9nlN6I/AAAAAAAAEq8/KgYC9pHAgTgli9RA-zBHZ_ql_TnWUt-ogCLcBGAs/s1600/Northside%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E1GFkLnO6uM/WyKvy9nlN6I/AAAAAAAAEq8/KgYC9pHAgTgli9RA-zBHZ_ql_TnWUt-ogCLcBGAs/s320/Northside%2B2.jpg" width="320" /></a>Before Godar said goodbye to the children, he emphasized the degree of lifesaving support their coins would provide. “We will be able to drill a well for one village, and you guys will be the heroes. We will share pictures of you guys. The people in the village will say, ‘These kids in the U.S. have raised these funds, only for you.’”<br />
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His final words offered inspiration and encouragement. “Plant a little seed, and it grows bigger and bigger. Don’t dream little tiny dreams - always dream big!”<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-67596483402404954372018-06-15T10:00:00.000-04:002018-06-15T10:00:11.198-04:00Our Focus Is Student SuccessEducating children is what brings us together every day. In our 2018-21 Strategic Plan, we are focusing not just on the student, but on Student Success. We understand each child is different and has his/her own way of learning. We want to help students learn who they are as people and as learners. We want to engage them for every moment they’re in CHCCS classrooms. We want to help all students take the reins of their education because that’s the best way to make sure they’re lifelong learners and accomplish all the goals throughout their lives.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-59252479666895405412018-06-14T08:42:00.000-04:002018-06-14T08:42:07.949-04:00Chapel Hill High School Breaks Ground for Major Reconstruction<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQL9PGUeMkliDyyzKWTzODMEXXJGse0daTMkhS2_9eK1A50nV40dxWp5kdJFRPU10eTHJzKH7OL4-LEOFJ-7JAznGnXpOREkUJhwVYZg-zcyvQ3Q2OehvA4d7dipEUEAJODLMEdWnkCu9/s1600/DSC00165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQL9PGUeMkliDyyzKWTzODMEXXJGse0daTMkhS2_9eK1A50nV40dxWp5kdJFRPU10eTHJzKH7OL4-LEOFJ-7JAznGnXpOREkUJhwVYZg-zcyvQ3Q2OehvA4d7dipEUEAJODLMEdWnkCu9/s320/DSC00165.JPG" width="320" /></a>There were more than a dozen shovels and matching hard hats, numerous yellow tee shirts that read, “Please excuse our progress,” and under the breezeway, rows of chairs that were soon filled with Chapel Hill High School teachers, students, parents, CHCCS administrators, school board members and county commissioners, among others. Not bad for a drizzly Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock.<br />
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June 12 was the official groundbreaking ceremony for the major reconstruction of Chapel Hill High School, which has been anticipated for years - and the commitment to the expense and undertaking has been debated in countless forums and meetings. So the physical reality of turning the earth with all those shovels carried a powerful symbolism.<br />
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The speakers at the event were: outgoing Principal Sulura Jackson; Superintendent Dr. Pam Baldwin; veteran History Teacher Bill Melega; CHCCS Board Chair Rani Dasi; CHHS PTSA President, Kirsten Barker; President of the Lincoln High School-Northside Alumni Association David Mason; Board of County Commissioners Chair Mark Dorosin; Aaron Nelson, president of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce; and Jessica Schinsky, a rising junior at CHHS .<br />
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Jackson reminded the audience that she still has 17 more days as principal before she takes on a new role as CHHS Construction Manager. She said, “I’m looking forward to moving into the twenty-first century.”<br />
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Melega, who has taught students for more than 20 years at CHHS, said, “Goodbye to D building - you were a great ship. Like the Six Million Dollar Man, we hope our new school will be bigger, faster and stronger.”<br />
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Barker reminded the teachers and students that the two years ahead will present new challenges of upheaval and transition, but she encouraged everyone to consider the time at CHHS a “resilience learning lab,” to grow and strengthen from the experience.<br />
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Mason also called for the CHHS family and local residents to rise to the occasion. “Treat every student as if they have the potential to change the world. It is my prayer that we work together as a community and never forget from where we came.”<br />
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Schinsky enumerated some of the aspects of the old buildings that she won’t miss, like the “weird smells.” But she spoke with affection of her experience at the school. “It’s the place where I’ve discovered who I want to be.”<br />
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Construction on the new CHHS campus will be complete in 2020. For details about all the new features CHHS will have, please visit the <a href="https://sites.google.com/chccs.k12.nc.us/construction-site/home" target="_blank">CHHS Construction website</a> and be sure to check in often, as the committee will have updates throughout the building process.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-9620221808725582632018-06-11T09:00:00.000-04:002018-06-11T09:00:19.066-04:00Duke Energy Foundation $40,000 Grant Supports STEM InstructionChapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the Public School Foundation are pleased to announce a $40,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation. The funds will go toward the development and teacher training for an Inquiry and Nature-Based STEM Program to serve elementary school students in grades 3-5, beginning with a pilot at Northside Elementary School.<br />
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The grant was submitted by Dan Schnitzer, CHCCS Sustainability Director, in collaboration with a team from the CHCCS Instructional Services Department, in order to raise both the level of rigor and engagement in science instruction. The Institute for the Environment at UNC will design the training and curriculum in collaboration with CHCCS teachers, ensuring that the content is aligned with College and Career Readiness standards.<br />
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“The vision for delivering this nature-based STEM instruction capitalizes on the natural curiosity of children, combined with their immediate environment,” said Schnitzer. “Above all, the inquiry-based approach will be more successful in engaging all students in STEM. The anticipated result is deeper student interest and excitement in STEM education and the environment, leading to increased proficiency in mastering 3rd-5th grade science concepts and a closer relationship with their environment.”<br />
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<a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LGh0YeQ4oo0/Wxp-LiUnFWI/AAAAAAAAEpc/7BdzFlAKG5U44_wNBzv4Jok2bLaNGzxSgCLcBGAs/s1600/Duke%2BEnergy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LGh0YeQ4oo0/Wxp-LiUnFWI/AAAAAAAAEpc/7BdzFlAKG5U44_wNBzv4Jok2bLaNGzxSgCLcBGAs/s320/Duke%2BEnergy.jpg" width="320" /></a>The measurable goal of the Inquiry and Nature-Based STEM Program is to reduce non-proficiency on the Grade 5 Science Test by half over a period of five years. Dr. Elaine Watson-Grant, Director of Elementary Education, explained how the approach of this new program will better reach every student. “One key factor in meeting the needs of all students, and in particular, students from traditionally underserved groups, is participation in immersive, interdisciplinary learning experiences that build their background knowledge, develop and deepen their interests, and connect them to life outside of school. An inquiry-based approach will lead to greater student engagement, understanding and transfer of knowledge.”<br />
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“We are proud to partner with Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and the Public School Foundation to expand access to STEM programming for students and educators,” said Indira Everett, Duke Energy district manager. “Programs that foster a growing interest in STEM fields help our communities continue to grow and produce skilled workers who bring new thinking and ideas to the table.”<br />
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With an overarching goal of decreasing the achievement gap in the district, the program designers noted that there are statistically significant gains in achievement on challenging tasks among students who were taught with inquiry-based practices. Research on culturally relevant teaching practices supports the premise that hands-¬on, real-world learning activities are particularly critical for the achievement of students of color as well as students from economically disadvantaged households.<br />
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“We are grateful to Duke Energy Foundation for recognizing this need in our district and supporting our students with increased opportunities for STEM-based learning,” said Dr. Pam Baldwin, Superintendent of CHCCS. “We look forward to the enthusiasm and energy for science that will develop from this grant.”<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">There are many throughout our state and nation who point to our school district as a model for educational excellence. From the outside, it is easy to see why that would be the case. Our measurables – test scores, graduation rates, SAT results, etc. – compare favorably with the best school districts anywhere.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">However, a deeper look reveals many areas desperately needing improvement. Our children deserve an excellent education – all of our children. That is where we miss the mark. Our success, however defined, varies greatly from child to child. Some leave our district entirely unprepared for life after high school.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">These new goals are designed to keep, and build upon, those things we do well. They also address those areas that need to be improved.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">Our amazing community contributed significantly to the design of these goals. Without the help of our stakeholders, we could not have created this roadmap that will guide our work for the next three years. Our community-wide survey included over 1,000 responses. We also conducted 44 focus groups with students, staff and community partners. We met with principals, assistant principals and local business leaders. Every School Improvement Team hosted a public table top conversation. We collected specific feedback from representatives of the Teacher Advisory Council, Student Advisory Council, NAACP, and the UNC Education Policy Initiative. The amount of data from these efforts was massive. Altogether, we collected approximately 600 pages of input.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">All of these meetings, along with the survey, were designed to seek out answers to four important questions:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">1. How do we define student success?</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">2. What is working well in our schools/district?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">3. What needs to be changed?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">4. What goals we should include in the new plan?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">A strategic planning committee made up of a cross-section of our school district and community was assembled to assist in the gathering and analysis of the data. Their meetings began in September and concluded in April. We greatly appreciate their dedication to the project and attention to detail.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12.8px;">I commit to you that we will use these goals to elevate the education we provide to ALL students. I invite you to hold us accountable to this work. Our success is entirely dependent upon the investment of our whole team – staff, students, parents, business leaders, elected officials and all of Carrboro and Chapel Hill.</span></span></div>
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CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-63200893420347072552018-06-08T11:30:00.000-04:002018-06-08T11:30:02.573-04:00Continue to Be More, Class of 2018Tomorrow CHCCS will celebrate the graduation of our high school seniors. Our graduates have worked hard to reach this milestone - the moment when they hear their name called and then walk across the stage to receive a piece of paper that will change their life. There is no need to quote numbers, everyone knows the importance of staying in school and how having a high school diploma will enable someone to earn more, give more, help more, be more.<br />
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It is important to honor these seniors for their achievements. Whether they are top of their class or not, putting the diploma in their hand gives them a boost for the rest of their lives. Today’s high school journey is not easy and CHCCS seniors know this - there is an understanding that they <b>will</b> graduate. In addition to classwork, students have extracurriculars, sports, arts, work, volunteering, all while squeezing in some moments for fun. Our students live in this pressure cooker of expectations.<br />
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<b>To our Seniors:</b> The reward for all your hard work, all of the years of studying, all the times you took a class that stretched your mind and abilities is the knowledge you gained. You are in control of your educational journey. You are. You get what you put into your education. This can also be applied to your life. When you work hard, have fun, take risks and encourage others, your life will be momentous. Never stop learning. Never stop looking for solutions. Never stop taking what you learn in your years here and apply it to where you are.<br />
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Your parents, teachers and I are all very proud of everything you have accomplished and cannot wait to see what you will do next. Your decisions will shape not only your future, but all of ours. While you continue to learn more, give more, help more and be more, we will continue to watch and learn from you.<br />
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Congratulations Class of 2018!<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-44585678567048786382018-06-08T08:57:00.000-04:002018-06-08T08:57:04.098-04:00New Principals Named for Three Schools: McDougle Elementary, Chapel Hill High and East Chapel Hill HighThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education approved the hiring of three new principals earlier this evening.<br />
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Aisha Howard has been named principal of McDougle Elementary. Ms. Howard is an experienced principal who joins us from Durham Public Schools, where she has served as principal of Oak Grove Elementary since 2011. Prior to that, she was principal of North Elementary in Person County Schools. Ms. Howard spent three years as an assistant principal in Durham and seven years teaching in Durham and Guilford County Schools. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from UNC-Greensboro, and her Master of School Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill.<br />
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Charles Blanchard is the new principal of Chapel Hill High. He is currently the executive director of Career and Technical Education for Guilford County Schools. Mr. Blanchard is a long-time high school principal who has previously led Grimsley High in Guilford, James B. Hunt High in Wilson, Southeast Guilford High and the Early College at Guilford. He also served as principal of Fuquay-Varina Middle in Wake County. Mr. Blanchard was an assistant principal at Garner High, and a teacher/coach at Ralph L. Fike High in Wilson County. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Educational Administration at East Carolina University, where he was a Teaching Fellow and later a Principal Fellow.<br />
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Kenneth Proulx was hired as principal of East Chapel Hill High. He comes to us from Wake County Public Schools where he has served as principal of Holly Grove Middle School since it opened in 2010. Mr. Proulx has experience as a principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. He came to North Carolina from New York, where he served as principal of Beaver River Middle/High and West Carthage Elementary. Mr. Proulx also served as Wake County’s Executive Director of Organizational Development and Support. Prior to school administration, he was a middle and high school Social Studies teacher. Mr. Proulx earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science at the State University of New York at Potsdam. He also earned a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego.<br />
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<br />CHCCShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10028605288710270215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-19297841073201725472018-06-07T16:25:00.000-04:002018-06-07T16:25:04.950-04:00 Food for the Summer Kicks Off at Northside ElementaryThe weather couldn’t have been more perfect for the late afternoon kick off of Food for the Summer at Northside Elementary on Tuesday, June 5. Across the expansive lawn behind the school, a brightly colored Bounce House claimed the center of attention, along with art tables, corn hole stations, a farmers’ market - and a mouthwatering cookout spread from Chartwells, Inc. Families from the Northside community and beyond arrived early and stayed till “closing time” as the children played games, and adults visited with friends and new acquaintances.<br />
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Summer nutrition programs existed in this community before the creation of Food for the Summer, but it took the inspiration, and then countless hours dedicated to that vision, by Mayor Pam Hemminger before the rollout of the organization in the summer of 2016.<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r1MfgRrU1ik/WxmUKCfJJXI/AAAAAAAAEoo/DUc85NYu4Ug0csdpAWOJ_KCxqqpitkNuwCLcBGAs/s1600/Food%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r1MfgRrU1ik/WxmUKCfJJXI/AAAAAAAAEoo/DUc85NYu4Ug0csdpAWOJ_KCxqqpitkNuwCLcBGAs/s320/Food%2B1.jpg" width="240" /></a>The Food for the Summer website (foodforthesummer.org) notes that in 2018, 27.9% or 3,432 children in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools are food insecure. Yet that stark statistic is not widely known among many local residents. For the third year, the program comprises a collaboration among CHCCS departments, the Chapel Hill Mayor’s office, Varsity Church, a number of community non-profits like Porch and the Inter-faith Council, as well as No Kid Hungry NC and UNC Food for All.<br />
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During the first summer of Food for the Summer, a smaller partnership of organizations served lunches at four sites in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. This year, volunteers will provide lunches at 16 sites for any child from infant to 18 years old. A new feature that will be phased in at some sites is Lunchtime Camp, an opportunity for volunteers to extend their time with children to interact with them in a variety of enrichment activities. Food and activities will be packed in easy-to-carry bins and volunteers will pick them up at central distribution zones.<br />
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For some of our community’s children, the USDA-approved lunches will be the most substantial or healthy meals they receive during weekdays. The bonus ingredients of conversation and creative engagement should also provide a social-emotional boost for the children who participate. Roslyn Moffitt, CHCCS Director of Title I and Family and Community Engagement, said, “Once again, different aspects of the community came together to support our families. This speaks to the uniqueness of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area.”<br />
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Carolyn Brandt is the director of Food for the Summer, and she welcomes your questions at foodforthesummer@ifcmailbox.org. Please visit the website or go straight to the sign-up link!<br />
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<b>2018 Organizations of the Partnership</b><br />
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Book Harvest<br />
Town of Chapel Hill<br />
Chapel Hill Mayor’s Office<br />
Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools<br />
Chartwells, Inc.<br />
Family Success Alliance<br />
Inter-Faith Council for Social Service<br />
No Kid Hungry NC<br />
PORCH<br />
Refugee Support Center<br />
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UNC Chapel Hill Food for All<br />
Varsity Church<br />
YMCA of the Triangle<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-14831370727167883182018-06-06T14:07:00.000-04:002018-06-20T10:33:10.294-04:00PTSA Scholarship Program Enables Students to Attend Community College<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ql4G8XzxbKw/WxggbBcSccI/AAAAAAAAEn8/t0PdKDXxCc0z2cgv5CT_dnqafjMfLom3gCLcBGAs/s1600/chhs2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="407" data-original-width="364" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ql4G8XzxbKw/WxggbBcSccI/AAAAAAAAEn8/t0PdKDXxCc0z2cgv5CT_dnqafjMfLom3gCLcBGAs/s320/chhs2.png" width="286" /></a>In the fall of 2015, the Chapel Hill High School PTSA received a grant for approximately $7,000. During the conversations that followed, the PTSA Executive Board explored a variety of school initiatives that could be developed with that funding. Current president Kirsten Barker said that over the past several years, “The CHHS PTSA has been trying to highlight that we are an organization that supports <b>ALL</b> CHHS students, parents and staff. We felt that a good way to put those words into action would be to focus on students who were continuing to community college, so we could continue to provide support that they would be leaving behind when they left the safety net of high school.”<br />
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The first scholarships were awarded in the spring of 2016 to five students, to four students in 2017 and four more this spring. To hear the stories and ambitions from the students who have benefited from the fund is to understand how wide and deep the impact has already been.<br />
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Monicah Atwater, a recipient from the first class of 2016, will receive her Associate in Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting Technology from Alamance Community College on June 8. She has long held the ambition to work in an allied health field. Through her grandmother’s long illness, Atwater learned as much as she could to strengthen her support skills. During that experience, she became committed to further education in medicine, and she has loved the courses at ACC. “Without the scholarship to get started, it would have been completely different,” Atwater said.<br />
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<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRo2OwIcZi8/WxggbIuMFXI/AAAAAAAAEn0/81zRwXcCGIMbsln7VFfx0mgBwrV1E4vDgCLcBGAs/s1600/chhs1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="373" height="239" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRo2OwIcZi8/WxggbIuMFXI/AAAAAAAAEn0/81zRwXcCGIMbsln7VFfx0mgBwrV1E4vDgCLcBGAs/s320/chhs1.png" width="320" /></a>DohSay Sein received the scholarship as a 2017 CHHS graduate, and his year at Durham Tech has allowed him to focus and define his educational path, well beyond any plans he had considered a year ago. “I would like to say thank you very much for the scholarship that I got from the PTSA. It has really helped me a lot with my school tuition and move forward with my education. I will be able to buy the books and other supplies that I need in each class.”<br />
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During his first semester, DohSay said he kept changing his mind about what he wants to study, but now he is confident that he would like to earn an Associate in Science degree to prepare for transfer to a four year college. He hopes to pursue a career in Network Security. “The teachers at Durham Tech are very, very nice,” DohSay said. “Every time when I need help with the subject, I can always contact them and make an appointment with them to help me with the subjects that I don’t understand. Overall, I really enjoy learning at Durham Tech, and what I have learned now and in the past, has made a big difference in my life.”<br />
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<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IKhBIoNklGs/WxggbuB1zVI/AAAAAAAAEoA/3e_Jzjaj25AJzQmnZuCaQ9DzLiANNbKrACLcBGAs/s1600/chhs4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="325" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IKhBIoNklGs/WxggbuB1zVI/AAAAAAAAEoA/3e_Jzjaj25AJzQmnZuCaQ9DzLiANNbKrACLcBGAs/s320/chhs4.png" width="216" /></a>Kimberlee Spores is the current chair of the CHHS PTSA Scholarship Program. She is the "face" of the program now and has developed new ideas to make the work of the committee more professional. Each fall, Spores, Barker and other Executive Board members meet with the most recent class of recipients to check in and hear how they are navigating their first semesters - and to provide guidance and cheerleading, if necessary.<br />
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The selection process has been fine-tuned by the Scholarship Committee, in consultation with Assistant Principal Anna Hipps and the counseling team at CHHS. Since counselors know which of the seniors hope to attend community college, they have been able to ensure that eligible students not only learn about the scholarships, but that they can provide direction and support to complete the application and secure teacher recommendations.<br />
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“We pay $500 directly to the school for fall tuition and then a follow-on of another $500 if they re-enroll for spring classes,” Barker said. “We also stay in touch with them and ‘mother hen’ them a bit to make sure they are registering, staying on track, etc…”<br />
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Linda Cervantes, another of the 2016 recipients, said that the “mother henning” part of the process was invaluable for her. As a first generation college student, she said that nearly every part of enrolling in her first semester at Alamance Community College was challenging, since she had no one to help her understand the process. “It was such a relief to start out in college, not worrying about how to pay for every little thing.”<br />
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<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BtcblyaygDQ/WxggbOYQD2I/AAAAAAAAEn4/gkDVcbiKdNg9K7A88LMYm4tnQ-W8WkAJACLcBGAs/s1600/chhs3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="493" data-original-width="351" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BtcblyaygDQ/WxggbOYQD2I/AAAAAAAAEn4/gkDVcbiKdNg9K7A88LMYm4tnQ-W8WkAJACLcBGAs/s320/chhs3.png" width="227" /></a>Cervantes hopes to complete her Associates in Arts certificate this summer, so that she will be ready to enroll at Guilford College in August. In the university transfer track, she has met the general education requirements, except for a final course in biology. Her career ambition is to become a social worker, and she feels very optimistic about the kind of preparation she’ll receive at the private Quaker college. “They’re a school that talks a lot about social justice and community. I know I want to contribute and give back.”<br />
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Four 2018 scholarship recipients were recognized at the May 30 senior awards ceremony at CHHS. Among this year’s winners: a student who has been studying automotive technology through dual enrollment at Durham Tech, where he will enroll full time in the fall; one who has a passion for photography and will also attend Durham Tech; a student who hopes to study sonography and another student who will also enroll in general education courses at Durham Tech.<br />
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Barker and Spores are deeply committed to continuing the scholarship fund to provide multiple grants each year. “Our traditional fundraising activities now support the scholarship program in addition to our other initiatives like teacher discretionary funds, teacher supplies, student club support and mental health initiatives,” said Barker.<br />
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Although approximately ten percent of CHCCS seniors choose to attend community college, few are commended for that choice. “We felt that lots of kids get recognized for athletic signing and four-year college scholarships, but not much is said about or done for our kids who go on to community college,” Barker said. “We want the ultimate message to be that the path to success doesn’t only tie to UNC acceptances.”<br />
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Click <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/chapelhillhighptsa/about-us/home/ptsa-scholarships">here</a> to learn more about the scholarships or to make a contribution.<br />
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-72610101051007726412018-06-01T14:30:00.000-04:002018-06-01T14:30:03.149-04:00New Strategic Plan to be IntroducedOver the next few weeks, CHCCS will begin to roll out its new Strategic Plan for 2018-21. We have worked hard to make sure we include all students, staff and our community in this plan. We have four main areas: Family and Community Engagement; Employee Experience; Student Success; and Organizational Effectiveness. Through it all, we hope to <b>empower, engage and inspire</b>, so stay tuned!<br />
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The building was installed at Culbreth in 2014 as part of the Alice Gordon Science Wing, a 14,700 square foot addition which included Solatube skylights and bamboo flooring in classrooms. The new greenhouse was advertised as being available to all Culbreth staff, but there have been relatively few teachers who have used the space since it opened.</div>
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Giblin noted that many of his students learn more efficiently and enthusiastically if they are not asked to “sit, sit, sit all the time.” The greenhouse became a focus of his re-direction toward more hands-on learning, even though, he said, “I didn’t know how to grow anything.” But the vision took shape for Giblin, and he, like his students, has learned as a novice, week by week.</div>
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Giblin explored various options for funding; his proposal for greenhouse learning won a competitive Whole Kids grant for $2,000. As the class jumped into gardening last fall, planting a range of greens and other vegetables, Giblin and Schnitzer chose creative additions, like an aeroponic Tower Garden, which holds up to 20 different plants in less than three square feet of space. </div>
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<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-67444456362663389362018-05-30T18:00:00.000-04:002018-05-30T18:00:15.754-04:00TSA Chapters Excel in STEM<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leaders of the Technology Student Association (TSA) chapters at five of our schools recently took nearly 80 students to Greensboro for two days to participate in the 39th annual NCTSA State Conference. They engaged in STEM- (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and leadership-based competitions, and learned much in the process. They did an amazing job of representing our district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) department.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">TSA chapters take the study of STEM beyond the classroom and give students the chance to pursue academic challenges among friends with similar goals and interests. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CTE teachers serve as chapter advisors, but the student members govern the organization through chapter, state and national level officers. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' TSA students hold a legacy of leadership with 12 students holding an NCTSA state officer positions since 2003, with four of those as state presidents. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In fact, both McDougle Middle and East Chapel Hill High TSAs will receive the Chapter Excellence Award in NCTSA for their respective school levels. The awards will be announced and received at the upcoming National TSA Conference. The advisors for both schools are extremely proud of all of their chapter members. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Culbreth TSA chapter was new this year, and the level of involvement was amazing. They had 30 members join the team, and 13 were able to compete at the state conference. Under the guidance and leadership of officers, Yash Gupta, Xavier Van Raay, and Sebastian Malhotra, students performed at their personal best and succeeded in bringing home a total of 5 trophies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st place in Coding: Sebastian Malhotra and Ben Shoenbill</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd place in Community Service Video: Sarah Stephens and Xavier Van Raay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd place in Promotional Marketing: Daniel Estevez</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd place in STEM Animation: Daniel Estevez, Miles Prenda, and Yuta Tsuboi</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd place in Tech Bowl: Xavier Van Raay, Yash Gupta, and Srinivas Iyengar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Phillips Middle School TSA placed in a number of events and represented their school, district and chapter in outstanding fashion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st Place Structural Engineering: Kabir Grewal, Raymond Zhao</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Microcontroller Design: Ethan Bartlett, Kabir Grewal, Hanqi Xiao, Jake Boggs, Graham Troy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Website Design: Jake Boggs, Anna Finklestein, Meilin Weathington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3nd Place Electrical Applications: Ethan Bartlett</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These young men and women worked hard, smart ,and with so much heart this year as they prepared for competition. The trophies they earned are but symbols of their consistent and forthright efforts. They resurrected and helped beautify their school's outdoor classroom. They also ran a successful campaign to raise over $1,000 for the American Cancer Society through the Relay For Life at UNC. What an amazing feat for a group that only had three returning members. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st Place Community Service Video: Amelia Brinson, Lula Caress, Lucas Gutierrez-Arnold, Mateo La Serna, Vincent Paquet, Sophie Ussery Intintolo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st Place Junior Solar Sprint: Nivas Kolli, Alexis Mead</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st Place Mechanical Engineering: Nora Daley, Nivas Kolli, Katie Randolph, Noah Wegner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1st Place American Cancer Society Fundraising: Raised $1,095 through Relay For Life</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Essays on Technology: Erin Gottschalk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Flight: Ani Yu</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Inventions & Innovations: Lars Kahn, Gabo Ochoa Samoff, Noah Wegner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Leadership Strategies: Amelia Brinson, Lucas Gutierrez-Arnold, Lars Kahn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place Problem Solving: Diogo Gomes, Noah Wegner</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Place Biotechnology: Ryan Atack, Alexis Mead, Gabo Ochoa Samoff, Guillermo Vizuette</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Place Career Prep: Nora Daley</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Place Forensic Technology: Amelia Brinson, Katie Randolph</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Place Technical Design: Daniel Furberg, Ani Yu</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While no Chapel Hill High student placed in their competitive events at the state conference, they still did an incredible job representing their chapter, school and district. All of the state officers from our district were Chapel Hill High students, including the previously mentioned four state presidents.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kyle Halstater first joined TSA as a 6th grader at McDougle Middle School. This was Kyle's third year holding a state office as he just finished his tenure as the 2017-2018 NCTSA State President. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Angel Koshy will carry on the tradition of leadership as the 2018-2019 NCTSA State Reporter. She's held chapter officer positions during middle and high school, frequently serving as a mentor to younger newer members. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jillian Breithaupt served two years as a state officer, and as the 2016-2017 NCTSA State President, she helped to revive the NCTSA Fall Leadership Rally as a means of cultivating future state officers and leaders in TSA. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">East Chapel Hill's TSA had semifinalists (top 12) in 13 events, and for the first time in this chapter's history, two students, Gabe Valera and Mike Pudlo, ran for state officer positions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2nd Place CAD 3D: Tarun Goyal</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3rd Place Video Game Design: Andy Farkas, Ravi Pitelka</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools TSA wishes to thank CTE DIrector Kathi Breweur for her staunch and unwavering support for TSA in our district! Our TSA chapters grow and flourish as a direct result of Kathi's support and guidance for CTE teachers and students alike. Kathi's belief in the power and opportunities student organizations like TSA provide CTE students, makes her an exemplary leader.</span>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8545241369266349492.post-33738581455667856482018-05-30T09:33:00.000-04:002018-05-30T09:33:14.698-04:00District Staff Receive SNAColade Awards<b>SNAColades 2017/18</b><br />
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<b><i>Note from SNAC:</i></b><i> The Special Needs Advisory Council (SNAC) created SNAColades to honor Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' teachers, staff and administrators who, through their hard work and creativity, make our children's school experience more meaningful. The following have been selected for this recognition based on the testimonials of the Exceptional Children community. Below each name is a quote from an appreciative parent or CHCCS administrator.</i><br />
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<b>Estes Hills Elementary School</b><br />
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<li><b>Ryan Grimm</b> - Mr. Grimm has great insight into his students' needs and motivations. He challenges them to reach their potential while recognizing the supports needed to get them to that point. He is also a diligent communicator with parents and responsive to their concerns.</li>
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<li><b>Emily Bivens</b> - Although a Principal’s job entails a range of tasks, Dr. Bivens has gone above and beyond by supporting my daughter and our family through a rough transition into Kindergarten. She’s met with her regularly to work on developing better friendships and social skills. She’s given us a glimmer of hope for the future grades.</li>
<li><b>June Pacheco</b> - Ms. Pacheco recently relocated to CHCCS, and hit the ground running. She brought decades of experience to the EC department at FPG, and the results I've seen in my child are stunning. And I don't just mean grades or test scores. Ms. Pacheco handles the children in the EC department with respect and holds them accountable for their actions by rewarding them with accolades. The children are learning to deal with their emotions better through a recently adopted second-step program and Ms. Pacheco is implementing this program in the EC department. The children have fewer outbursts and emotional meltdowns as a result. It's a pleasure to have Ms. Pacheco at FPG, and I highly recommend her for a SNAColade. </li>
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<b>Northside Elementary</b><br />
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<li><b>Mary Naylor</b> - Mary has been involved with my son since second grade, either as his EC teacher directly or facilitating with another EC teacher. My son is now in 5th grade. I can not say enough good things about her dedication and hard work. She has gone above and beyond in so many ways and made a such a positive difference in our lives. A huge thank you from our whole family.</li>
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<li><b><b>Sarah Michels</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - Sarah has been working with my son for three years and the language that he has acquired over this time has been extraordinary. He went in not speaking but only having about 15 words total and now he is one of the most talkative kids in the class. Her hard work with him has really made a huge difference and I thank her for that.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="font-weight: 400; white-space: pre;"></span>Ronetta Walker</b> - She is amazingly patient. She pushes my child to his fullest potential so that he can succeed. She is in constant communication with me and lets me know if something is going on, if something needs to be changed. She has been a lifesaver and making sure that he is fully ready for kindergarten this upcoming year.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span><span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Pre-K Intervention Team</b> - Thankful for this entire team. They have helped me and explained everything in detail if needed. Thanks to Ms. Wilson, Ms. Moore, and all others that have played a part in my son's educational experience. He had made so much growth in being in the Pre-K class. Thank you all.</li>
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<b>Scroggs Elementary</b><br />
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<li><b>Crystal Epps</b> - Ms. Epps is a world- class principal who strives to include children and families with special needs. She listens to families, students and teachers and helps to resolve problems in a warm, logical and timely manner. It is critical for students with special needs to have such a professional and caring leader. She is intelligent, warm, empathetic, fun, and we are grateful each and every day that our children and others with special needs benefit from her leadership. She listens and problem-solves and educates herself on matters big and small. With regard to the special needs population, I've seen her attend SNAC meetings after-hours (non-mandatory and clearly indicative of her commitment). I see her call the names of our children and others with special needs, on a daily basis. She greets them with warmth as they enter the building. She knows them well and supports the teachers when they face challenges. We are inspired by Ms. Epps and would like her to receive the recognition she deserves. Lastly, and importantly Ms. Epps doesn't shy away from difficult moments. We as parents of SN children will sometimes be anxious or "freak out" about particular situations. Ms. Epps picks up the phone and calls and reassures us in such situations and we are forever grateful for this. Thank you Ms. Epps!!!</li>
<li><b>Gina Pellegrini</b> - I am giving Gina a SNAColade for her time, patience and understanding she has given my child this year. His continued growth throughout this grade level wouldn't be possible without Ms. Pellegrini's guidance. Thank YOU!</li>
<li><b>Dottie Small</b> - Ms. Small has been exemplary in the practice of inclusion, when it comes to teaching our son (who has autism) in a mainstream classroom. She sees his progress and praises him for social improvements, which may go unrecognized by others. We are deeply grateful for her structured teaching approach and importantly warmth and acceptance of our son. Our son's fifth grade year has been wonderful both academically as well as socially and we believe Ms. Small plays a major role. Ms. Small helps him to engage with his peers and to provide him positive reinforcement needed for improvement. She recognizes his abilities and judges his success based on where he started (not where others are currently at!). She additionally helps other children to understand our son and to provide him with needed social support. In this age group, it is important to also help a special needs child when they struggle with classmates or challenging peer situations. Ms. Small has demonstrated a clear ability to go above and beyond to support such children. We feel very lucky to have you as a teacher and appreciate all of the hard work. </li>
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<li><b>Julie Halpert</b> - Ms. Halpert has several Twice Exceptional children in her classroom, and she teaches, supports, and encourages them with incredible skill, kindness, and patience. She seems to care deeply for each individual child, and she ensures that they are thriving!</li>
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<li><b>Kate Major</b> - As a TA In the AC classroom Ms. Major stepped up to provide leadership and stability while the teacher is away on maternity leave. She has worked hard to keep up communication with us and continued to provide continuity in our daughter's experience at school. Losing a teacher is a stressful event for a special needs student, but Ms. Major has gone over and above to keep things as stable as possible.</li>
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<li><b>Danielle Riley</b> - Ms. Riley is the "kid whisperer." She has a magical touch with children in crisis, which stems from her great empathy and patience. She is entirely non-judgemental with students and puts them at ease, which allows her to get to heart of an issue and start working on solutions. I am forever grateful to her for the times she has helped my son work through a difficult time. Yay, Ms. Riley!</li>
<li><b>Sydney Ryals</b> - Ms. Ryals is steadfast in her kindness and patience and is the rock that my son has relied upon all year. In IEP meetings, she looks at challenges from a variety of perspectives and is a creative problem-solver. Many of her ideas on how to help my son cope and engage have been helpful this year, and we are tremendously grateful to her for being so dedicated to his success. Yay, Ms. Ryals!</li>
<li><b>Kaleigh Vogan</b> - Moving from elementary school to middle school is a big transition for any child, but can be even more difficult for a child with special needs. From the moment Ms. Vogan reached out to us last summer for a school tour, I had a good feeling about 6th grade. Having Ms. Vogan as part of my son’s team has made such a positive impact. When he needs her, she is there for him. For our son, knowing that he has her support has been a huge comfort for him and for us. Thank you. </li>
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<li><b>Gina Chapman</b> - Ms. Chapman started at Smith in Jan 2018. She is very patient, caring and kind to all the students and staff in the AC classroom. She communicates well with parents and makes herself accessible.</li>
<li><b>Danka Kulikowski</b> - Thank you Ms. Kulikowski for encouraging our granddaughter this year. She has blossomed under your direction. She can be shy, but to see her on stage with a speaking part, brought such joy to my heart. Thank you!</li>
<li><b>Chris Glasco</b> - Mr. Glasco joined the Smith EC team in Sept 2017. He cares deeply about the students' well being and participation in the classroom, as well as in their specials outside of the AC classroom. His youthful demeanor and winning smile are a hit as he navigates the hallways and cafeteria with our students.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Fred Feely</b> - We don’t know what we would have done without your daily support of Violet. You helped to keep her and us on track. You are a dedicated professional! Thank you.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Margaret Maternowski</b> - Ms. Maternowski, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility in designing a program for our granddaughter. We couldn’t have done it without your support! Thank you.</li>
<li><b>Irene Slydel</b> - Thank you for all your help with our granddaughter this year. It has been a stressful year, and your assistance really helped.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
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<li><b>Brittany Deeds</b> - We are thankful for Ms. Deeds for providing us with the opportunity to complete real, valuable work within our school. We are grateful that she relinquished control of the school supply closet to our students so they can gain skills with reading, counting and vocational work endurance while filling teacher supply orders. Ms. Deeds is flexible, cheerful and gives us opportunities to be valued members of the community.</li>
<li><b>Kelly Furr</b> - We are grateful that Ms. Furr joined the CHS team! She volunteered as a chaperone on multiple occasions to make our Community Based Instructional opportunities possible. We are thankful for her positivity and interest in our activities.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Lorrie Marro</b></li>
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<li>Ms. Marro, the transition facilitator at CHS, made a point to connect with my son from the beginning of his freshman year as an OCS student at Carrboro High. She spent time getting to know him, beyond the assessments and evaluations. Ms. Marro identified him as a good candidate for Appalachian State University's Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP). By his junior year Ms. Marro had made sure we (his parents) understood the requirements of the application process, and the goals he needed to meet in order to be a competitive candidate. She, along with the whole EC department, helped him work on self-advocacy, self-management, independence, and a raft of academic goals. During this, his senior year, Ms. Marro worked closely with him and us to get all the pieces in place for his application to SDAP - many, many documents, assessments, evaluations, interviews, work samples, transcripts... We all were glad to have that submitted in November! By January we knew that he was on the short list. And in late March we learned that he had gotten a spot in the program--one of five students to be accepted, as we understand it. He is the first CHS student to achieve place in the SDAP. He and we are thrilled! He has worked very hard - and of all his excellent school support, it is the support of Lorrie Marro that made the biggest difference. Our son has attended CHCCS schools from K-12 grade. We are happy that he is ready to move on - and we are profoundly grateful to Ms. Marro, and to the dozens of other teachers and staff that have been part of his education!<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li>Ms. Marro is a phenomenal Transition Facilitator and going above and beyond for every student regardless of what type of transition needs they have. Ms. Marro is incredibly creative has unbelievable energy and does not stop until she thinks the student is on the right path for a successful exit from high school. Thanks, Ms. Marro!</li>
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<li><b>Donna McMillan</b> - Ms. McMillan has a never ending supply of patience for our students. She extends herself after school and on weekends to support our students' interests and activities. Her warm smile, gentle style, and attentiveness help our students express their interests and increase their confidence with interactions.</li>
<li><b>Katie Moorehead</b> - Ms. Moorehead goes above and beyond to make sure that our students are embraced by their community. She volunteers her time, makes materials for us, supports us in activities and continually brightens our day!<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Brett Stegall</b> - Ms. Stegall creates an inclusive class environment and structures activities and lessons so students of all abilities experience success. Because of her structures and positive attitude, students are comfortable to try new things and find true friendships in our school.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Quianna Phillips</b> - We appreciate Ms. Phillips for her energy, enthusiasm and support of our skills and interests. We are thankful that Ms. Phillips volunteered her time to serve as a chaperone this year to make our Community Based Instructional opportunities possible.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
<li><b>Martha Phipps</b> - Ms. Phipps serves as our CHS bookkeeper and is one of the ultimate "Yes, and..." supporters of our students. Always behind the scenes, Ms. Phipps helps manage funds from our grants, orders supplies, and makes it possible for magic to happen in the classroom.</li>
<li><b>April Ross</b> - Ms. Ross serves as the Athletic Director at Carrboro HS. She is unwavering in her support of our students and their rights to be on the fields, courts, track and true members of our teams. <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
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<li><b>Kate Kennedy</b> - I am so thankful that the school has supported the role of a twice exceptional expert, and I couldn't think of anyone better for the position than Kate Kennedy. She is fantastic at bringing the perspective of both giftedness and disabilities to the table, and she has provided much guidance for our son over the years.</li>
<li><b>Ryan McGraw</b> - Mr. McGraw has gone out of his way to help guide our son in choosing appropriate courses each year taking his disabilities into consideration. He truly goes above and beyond. Thank you!<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></li>
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<li><b>Su Wanamaker</b> - For persevering with coordinating the TRAC, PATHSS and PATHSS Bridge program. We are looking forward to her leadership next year and hope that she will stick with it!</li>
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