Back to school 2014

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 2014

WELCOME BACK!

By DON PHIPPS Beaufort County Schools

I am confident this will be a remarkable year for the Beaufort County Schools. That fact is backed up by a simple equation: caring educators + eager and responsive students + actively engaged parents/guardians + supportive communities = incredible success.

Beaufort County Schools will begin this new school year on the wave of several consecutive years with record high graduation levels and record low drop out numbers. Through the combined efforts, dedication, and commitment of the BCS team members, students, parents/guardians, and the communities that we serve, we are striving to meet the unique needs of all of our students. We are charged with preparing every student for their next step whether it is the next grade, high school, college, military service or the workforce. To help prepare them for each step, we must get to know each student early in their academic career and help ensure that we are preparing them for success in the field of their choice. We are working toward this goal through efforts to better monitor student progress so that we can intervene early and get students back on track. We also use progress monitoring to determine if students need acceleration. In addition, we are working to provide opportunities to students across all of the grade levels to consider and explore career and educational options and to set goals for their future.

A critical element for student success in school is safety; students must feel safe. We work to make schools and classrooms are safe emotionally and physically. Each year we strive to improve our efforts to provide a safe environment for every student and adult. This is accomplished through comprehensive planning and audits

of school facilities as well as through drills and procedures.

An area of concern for us is bullying. This is a subject that we have focused on to address thoroughly this year. We have revised and put protocols in place throughout our district to make it easier for targets of bullying to their experiences. All reports of bullying, whether physical, verbal, social or cyber/electronic, will be investigated by administrators. Our online Report a Bully or Harassment form, available on all school websites, makes reporting easier for the victim or someone that cares about them. The Ok to Say Hotline is a safe option for reporting bullying, harassment or any crimes occurring on our campuses.

That telephone number is 940-6545.

As we embark on this new school year we hope every student will come to school every day prepared for school, prepared to participate, prepared to be challenged, and prepared to learn. Essential preparation includes completing assignments outside of class, getting an adequate amount of rest, having all school materials in the proper place and ready for use, and eating well. Parents and guardians can help their children in these areas of preparation by monitoring these aspects of their children’s lives and assisting as needed.

Another key element of success in school is attendance. Students who are on time to class and in school each day are able to benefit from the activities planned and implemented by the teacher. They are also able to participate and learn from their experiences in class and through interaction with their peers.

While technically not considered an absence, tardiness is very disruptive for the student, the teacher, and the students in the class. Persistent patterns of tardiness are significant as they impede a student’s progress in school. This is another area where

parents and guardians can greatly assist the school; please make sure your child is in school (unless sick) and on time.

The value of parents/guardians in successful education cannot be over stated. When supportive parents are working in conjunction with dedicated teachers, the expectations can be unlimited. We want to remind you of a couple opportunities for parents to maintain communications with their child’s school. The first is our Parent Portal of the Blackboard Call System.

Through this system you can tailor how you receive messages from the district and your child’s school. For example, you may only want text messages – we have an option for that.

Also, you can stay in touch with your child’s teacher through the

school website. Once you know who your child’s teacher(s) are for the year or semester, you can become a member of the school’s website and join that teacher’s page. Once you join, you will receive announcements via email anytime the teacher posts a message or homework on their page.

We will have more details coming soon on another great communications tool for parents!

Please know our doors are always open to our school families. Our administrators are always willing to make an appointment and give you their undivided attention should a concern or question arise.

Don Phipps is the superintendent of Beaufort County Schools.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS 2014-2015 CALENDAR Aug. 18-22:Teacher Workdays Aug. 18-21: Required for Teachers [Aug. 22 Not required for Teachers] Aug. 25: First Day of School for Students Sept. 1: Labor Day Staff & Student Holiday Oct. 10: Early Release Students: Staff Professional Development Oct. 27: End of 9 Weeks Nov. 11:Veteran’s Day Staff & Student Holiday Nov. 26:Teacher Workday Students Out Nov. 27-28:Thanksgiving Staff & Student Holiday Dec. 19: Early Release Prior to Holiday Dec. 23-25: Christmas Break Staff & Student Holiday Dec. 22,26,29-31: Annual Leave Staff & Students Out Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Staff & Student Holiday Jan. 2: New Year’s Holiday Students Out Annual Leave Staff Jan. 16: End of 9 Weeks Jan. 19: Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day Staff & Student Holiday Jan. 20: Required Teacher Workday Students Out Feb. 6: Early Release Students, Staff Professional Development Feb. 16:Teacher Workday Students Out March 13:Teacher Workday Students Out March 27: End of 9 Weeks April 3:Teacher Workday April 6: Easter Holiday Staff and Student Holiday April 7-10: Spring Break/ Annual Leave May 25: Memorial Day Staff and Student Holiday

June 10: Last Day of School for Students with Early Release June 11: Required Teacher Workday June 12:Teacher Workday

GENERAL NEWS CHANGED YOUR NUMBER? STAY CONNECTED

School to home communication is vital to the success of our school system. Beaufort County Schools regularly use the Blackboard Connect 5 call system (previously Alert Now) to stay in touch with our families in times of crisis and for everyday announcements.

If you need to change the contact telephone number currently on file for your child or children, please update your Parent/Guardian Contact Update form. We ask that you complete a copy for each child if they are at different schools. Please return completed form to the front desk at your child’s school.

Thank you for your assistance with this very important matter.

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS LAUNCHES MYCONNECT PORTAL

Access information about BCS, customized to suit your preferences — delivery methods and the type of information you want to receive—by visiting https://beaufortcountyschoolsmyconnect.bbcportal. com/.

Portal passwords must be at least eight characters, including at least one uppercase, one lower case letter or numbers (no symbols). Passwords cannot be the same as the user name. Please do not include dashes when adding phone numbers to your Blackboard Connect profile.

Contact information is secure and will not be shared with anyone else.This service is only used to contact users for emergencies or topics a user has chosen.

Sign up now and customize notification

methods and messages. Access is available through portal account from Smartphones. Download the app for iOS or Android.

BELL TIMES

School-Morning Bell-Afternoon Bell Bath Elementary 8:05 a.m. 3 p.m.

Beaufort County Early College High School 9 a.m. 3 p.m.

Beaufort County Ed Tech Center 8:35 2:45 p.m.

Chocowinity Middle 8 a.m. 3:10 p.m.

Chocowinity Primary 8 a.m. 2:55 p.m.

Eastern Elementary 8:15 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

John Cotten Tayloe Elementary 8:25 a.m.

3:10 p.m.

John Small Elementary 7:50 a.m. 2:50 p.m.

Northeast Elementary 8:15 a.m. 3:15 p.m.

Northside High 8:30 a.m. 3:25 p.m.

P.S. Jones Middle 7:45 a.m. 2:41 p.m.

S.W. Snowden 8 a.m. 3 p.m.

Southside High 8:33 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

Washington High 8:20 a.m. 3:20 p.m.

OPEN HOUSES

Bath Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Beaufort County Ed Tech Center Open House information to be announced Chocowinity Primary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Chocowinity Middle School 5th grade: Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

6th – 8th grades:Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Eastern Elementary School Kindergarten:Thursday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

1st grade:Thursday, Aug. 21, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Pre-Kindergarten: Friday, Aug. 22, from 11

a.m. – 1 p.m.

John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

John Small Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Northeast Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Northside High School Freshman Orientation:Thursday, Aug. 21, at 9 a.m.

Grades 10-12:Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

P.S. Jones Middle School 6th grade orientation:Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. – gym 7th grade: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. floating 8th grade:Thursday, Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. floating S.W. Snowden Elementary School Thursday, Aug. 21, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Southside High School Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.

Parking in lot adjacent to gym and enter through gym entrance.

DRESS CODE Pants, Skirts, Shorts, Jumpers, Dresses, Skorts, Capris Garments cannot be shorter than 3 inches above the knee.

Overalls and coveralls are prohibited.

Approved shirt or top is required when wearing a jumper.

Form fitting spandex material, nylon, and sweat pants are prohibited.

Oversized, undersized, and skintight garments will not be tolerated.

Shoes Some type of footwear must be worn at all times.

Pre-K through 5th grade is not allowed to wear flip-flops at any time.

No spike heels or bedroom shoes.

Shirts Shirts may be any color and must have a collar.

Shirts may be long or short sleeve (sleeveless shirts are not permitted).

Formfitting spandex material and nylon are prohibited.

Oversized, undersized and skintight garments will not be tolerated.

Other Approved Tops Principal approved spirit wear.

School letter jackets are approved spirit wear.

Mock turtlenecks/turtlenecks.

Crew neck sweaters, vests, sweatshirts and hoodies may be worn over the collared shirt (These garments do not have to be tucked in but cannot hang past the straddle of the pant).

T-shirts may be worn under the collared uniform shirt (T-shirts are not allowed to be worn as the primary shirt. Graphics, or screen-printing must not show through the top garment).

Coats Coats must not hang past the straddle of the pants.

The Superintendent shall exempt a student from complying with this policy when compliance would impose a substantial burden on a medical condition or the exercise of a sincerely held religious belief. A parent, guardian or person in loco parentis of a student shall submit to the superintendent a written statement explaining the medical condition or religious belief and how it is affected by the school dress code policy.

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BATH ELEMENTARY 110 S. KING ST., BATH 252-923-3251

SCHOOL COLORS: MAROON AND WHITE

OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. - 4 P.M.

SCHOOL MASCOT: PIRATES

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

KINDERGARTEN

Book Bag 1 package of No. 2 pencils 1 package of 3 bar type erasers 6 glue sticks 2 boxes of 8 count FAT crayons 1 Pencil Box 1 Pair Fiskars Blunt Scissors 1 Plastic Folder with Prongs (Mead 5 Star) 1 Three Ring Zipper Pencil Pouch 1 Primary Journal Stage 3 (Lines on bottom, space for picture on top) 1 Box of Tissues 1 Container of antibacterial wipes 1 package of small Expo dry erase markers

FIRST GRADE

2 Mead Primary Journals Children’s Scissors (blunt/round ends) Pencils with erasers No. 2 (no mechanical or push-up tips) Erasers (1 pack that fits on top of pencils) Tissues Clorox Wipes Package of Glue Sticks 1 Plastic Two-pocket folder Crayons (8 color) Backpack/Book bag (no wheels)

SECOND GRADE

One 1-1/2” binder with clear cover (no trapper keepers) 2 spiral bound one subject notebooks 1 box 16 count crayons Pencils (3 per day) – no push-ups or mechanical pencils 2 red ink pens 1 highlighter 2 glue sticks Scissors

Zippered pouch or pencil box that will fit inside desk 4 sturdy laminated folders Book bag – large enough to hold binder – no wheels Tissues (1 box in august, 1 box in Jan) Hand sanitizer – boys only Paper towels – girls only

THIRD GRADE

2 boxes of tissues 1 roll of paper towels Clorox wipes 4 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled) 2 packs of No. 2 pencils with erasers 2 two-pocket folders Crayons (24 colors) Glue sticks 2 composition notebooks 1 homework assignment notebook 1 pair of child safety scissors Book bag (no wheels) No Trapper Keepers or binders needed

FOURTH GRADE

2 “ 3-ring notebook with side pockets OR a Trapper Keeper 2 Packs of Loose-leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled) 1 Zippered Pencil Pouch 2 Packs of No. 2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical or push tips) 1 Pack of colored pencils 1 Pack of the skinny dry erase markers 3 Journal style composition notebooks (not spiral or wire edge style) 1 2-pocket portfolio folder with holes 1 Subject spiral notebook with holes 2 Boxes of tissues and 1 Roll of Paper Towels 1 Set of Multiplication Cards (to keep at home) Book bag (no wheels) Student Thesaurus

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FOURTH GRADE AG STUDENTS

(Mrs. Keech) 1 2-pocket folder 1 single subject notebook 1 Flash Drive Handheld Calculator (optional)

will need one of these per semester but they will only need to bring one to school until after the holiday break. Please label with your child’s name and the words “Math” on the outside.)

1 package of loose-leaf paper to be kept in the math classroom.

FOURTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

(Mrs. Eubanks) 2 three-ring binders 3” size Three packs of notebook paper 3-subject notebook 2 two-pocket folders Pencil pouch Two packs of pencils

SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

FIFTH GRADE

2- packs of #2 pencils (Please keep one pack at home, giving your student a few each week, and send one pack to school to be kept in a general supply) 1-pack of colored pencils 1-pack of markers 3 glue sticks Scissors Pencil box 3-boxes of tissues--Boys 2-pkgs. of Clorox wipes (any brand)--Girls LANGUAGE ARTS

1 half inch notebook 1 pack of 5 subject dividers 2 mead composition notebooks 2 folders with pockets and brads 2 package of loose-leaf paper to be kept in the language arts classroom.

3 packs of index cards-any kind “Dollar Store” coupon holder—for vocabulary MATH

2 mead composition book – Any color, brand and/or pattern. No spiral journals please. (Each student

2 packages of loose-leaf paper to be kept in the Social Studies classroom 2 Plastic folders with pockets and brads (1Yellow and 1 Red)- please label the red folder with the word “SCIENCE” and the yellow folder with the words “SOCIAL STUDIES” and fill folders with loose-leaf wide-ruled paper. Please also label each folder with your child’s name.

SIXTH GRADE

1 3-Ring Binder (2 inch) with Dividers 1 Floppy Binder (half or 1 inch) Notebook Paper-3 packs Pens Pencils Colored Pencils 4 x 6 Notecards (4 packs) Kleenex (3 boxes) Flash Drive

SEVENTH GRADE SCIENCE

3-Ring Notebook (1” or more) Tabbed Dividers for Notebook (need 3 sets) Loose-leaf Notebook Paper Pencils Clorox wipes Box of Tissue Recommended but not required: Flash Drive (for saving work electronically) Wish List: Paper Towels (for labs)

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flash drive 4gb (optional)

(Mrs. Hagen) 1 3 Ring Binder (1 to 2 inches) Accordion File Folder Loose Leaf Paper Pencils Pens (any color but black for checking papers) Calculator (OPTIONAL) (Any calculator that will compute fractions/ mixed numbers and simplify) Box of Tissues Clorox Wipes

SOCIAL STUDIES

SCIENCE

1.5” 3-Ring binder Subject Dividers with tabs (only need 3 of the tabs) Paper towels (for use in Science lab work)

MATH

3 Two pocket folders (no prongs) Loose leaf paper 3” x 5” Index Cards (package of 100) Red or blue ink pens for checking Pencils Highlighters 1 box tissues

EIGHTH GRADE

MATH

For use in ALL classes: college-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper Pencils Colored pencils Highlighters Hand-held pencil sharpener disinfectant wipes Tissues Pens One small notebook to record all homework assignments*

9.75” x 7.5” composition “journals” (for notes/daily warm-ups) 4---“AAA” batteries (for your graphing calculator) Graphing CALCULATOR (optional):Texas Instrument TI-84 Plus (This calculator will be used in ALL high school Math courses. If you choose NOT to purchase a calculator, BES will loan/assign one to you.)

LANGUAGE ARTS

9.75” x 7.5” composition “journals” (for notes/daily warm-ups) COMPUTER CLASS

SOCIAL STUDIES

(ALL items stay in computer room

1.5” 3-Ring binder

COMPUTER CLASSES SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADES - COMPUTER SKILLS & APPLICATIONS EIGHTH GRADE EXPLORING CAREER DECISIONS & EXPLORING BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

(Mrs.Toni Woolard Taylor ) (All items on the following list will stay in the computer classroom.

BEAUFORT COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 5337 U.S. HIGHWAY 264 EAST, BCCC BUILDING 10, WASHINGTON

252-940-6461 OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.

Binders will be used for portfolio work, and will count as a Major Project Grade at the end of the course. It is VERY important that computer students have all the supplies listed below for the middle school computer classes.)

1. Earbuds: (Inexpensive sets can be purchased at Walmart or Office Depot.)

The personal set is for students to keep in their notebook in the computer classroom. Students will store their computer class earbuds in their pencil pouch in their notebook that will be stored in Room 601 at all times. Items purchased for computer class should be separate from other class supplies since they will be stored in the Middle School Computer Lab. 2. 1.5” Clearview Black 3-Ring Binder (Found at Office Depot or Walmart.)

3. 1-Pencil Pouch for a 3-ring binder.

4. 5 - #2 pencils to keep in pencil pouch in binder in classroom. (Students may use Mechanical Pencils. Pencils should be replaced in binders as needed throughout the year.)

5. Some loose-lear paper in binder.

(Replace as needed throughout the year.)

6. Markers and Glue Sticks (8th Graders only) 7. Pens and Highlighters Mrs. Eubanks 4th– 8th Grade Language Arts Supply List 2 three-ring binders 3” size Three packs of notebook paper 3-subject notebook 2 two-pocket folders Pencil pouch Two packs of pencils

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SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

SOCIAL STUDIES

One-inch 3-ring binder with dividers College rule notebook paper Notebook dividers Several No. 2 pencils and pens (blue, black, and red ink only) Colored pencils

Calculator

scientific calculator with fraction keys

ENGLISH

SCIENCE

3-ring binder One marble composition book Colored pencils Flash drive Pens – black and red Pencils

MATH

3-ring binder Paper Graph paper Highlighters TI-84 plus silver calculator or a

3-ring binder with dividers Notebook paper One marble composition book One package of dry erase markers Pens and pencils Highlighters Scientific calculator TI-30X (minimum) or a TI-83 or 84 calculator (optional)

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LANGUAGE ARTS

Three subject notebook OR a binder with loose-leaf paper Pens and Pencils 3” x 5” Index Cards (package of 100)

#601) 1.5” 3-Ring Binder (CLEARVIEWblack) (*May re-use your 7th grade binder) Pencil Pouch for a 3-ring binder Ear buds (must remain in pouch in classroom 601) 1 pack---No. 2 pencils (NOT mechanical) Markers & Glue Stick Book Bag – No Wheels

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CHOCOWINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 3831 U.S. HIGHWAY 17 SOUTH BUSINESS, CHOCOWINITY

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

SCHOOL MASCOT: INDIANS

SCHOOL COLORS: NAVY AND GOLD

252-946-6191

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

FIFTH GRADE

1 2 inch 3 ring binder (No Trapper Keeper styles please) 1 5 subject notebook 1 1 subject hole punched spiral notebook 2 marble/design composition books (not spiral bound) At least two packages of wide ruled notebook paper 1 Zippered pencil pouch for binder At least 24 No. 2 pencils $6.35 for Social Studies Weekly Newspaper will be due the first week of school Optional would be great to have!

4 glue sticks 1 box of tissues 1 container of hand sanitizer

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your child to use at the computer.

Disinfectant wipes

You may wish to purchase headphones for your child to use at the computer.

Girl students: please purchase one container of disinfectant wipes Boy students: please purchase one box of gallon sized zippered storage bag

SEVENTH GRADE

$3 Locker Fee Lockers cannot be shared and students cannot carry their backpacks with them 2 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binders with dividers 4 marble/design composition books (not spiral bound) At least two packages of wide ruled notebook paper At least 24 No. 2 pencils 1 Package of colored pencils 1 Package of dark blue or black ink pens 1 Package graph paper Regular Math and Pre Algebra four function calculator such as TIXA30 approximately $10 Optional would be great to have!

Highlighters 1 box of tissues 1 container of hand sanitizer

SIXTH GRADE

$3 Locker Fee 2 1 inch 3 ring binders 5 marble/design composition books (not spiral bound) 1 Package of graph paper and at least two packages of wide ruled notebook paper 1 Zippered pencil pouch for binder At least 24 No. 2 pencils 1 Hand held pencil sharpener 1 Package of colored pencils would be great to have Glue sticks Tissues Hand sanitizer You may wish to purchase headphones for

You may wish to purchase headphones for your child to use at the computer.

USB flashdrive for computer projects 1 Package of Disinfectant wipes 1 package 3X5 Index Cards Glue sticks Red ink pen

EIGHTH GRADE

$3 Locker Fee lockers cannot be shared and students cannot carry their backpacks with them 2 1 1/2 inch 3 ring binders with dividers 4 marble/design composition books (not spiral bound) At least two packages of wide ruled notebook paper At least 24 No. 2 pencils

PRINCIPAL MICKI WARREN

Package of colored pencils 1 Package of dark blue or black ink pens 1 Package graph paper Regular Math and Pre Algebra four function calculator such as TIXA30 approximately $10 Math 1 (Algebra) TI-84 Plus expensive investment to be used through college Optional would be great to have!

Highlighters 1 box of tissues 1 container of hand sanitizer You may wish to purchase headphones for your child to use at the computer.

USB flashdrive for computer projects 1 Package of Disinfectant wipes 1 package 3X5 Index Cards Glue sticks Red ink pen

CHOCOWINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL 606 GRAY RD., CHOCOWINITY

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

252-946-3881

SCHOOL COLORS: SKY BLUE

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Crayola Washable Markers Ream of Paper Ream of Card Stock Index Cards Metal Rings (all sizes) Velcro Strips Sentence Strips Highlighters

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

KINDERGARTEN

SCHOOL MASCOT: INDIAN BRAVES

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers 12 glue sticks Yellow Pencils (no designs) 2 boxes of crayons (basic 8 colors) Earphones in labeled Ziploc bag 1 box of Kleenex Hand sanitizer Clorox or Lysol wipes (or baby wipes) Ziploc Bags (all sizes) 1 roll of paper towels Book bag (NO Roll Type) Liquid hand soap 1 composition Book (hard black & white cover) Big and Small paper plates Pencil Topper/erasers Wish List Items Dry Erase (EXPO) markers Vis-à-vis markers

SECOND GRADE

FIRST GRADE

Bookbag (no rolling bookbags!)

1 3-ring binder 1” 2 boxes of 24 crayons 2 packs of plain wood pencils 1 pack of pencil tip erasers 2 Zippered 3 ring binder pencil pouches – no boxes please!

4 double pocket plastic folders 1 roll of paper towels 2 boxes of Kleenex 2 packs of wide-ruled notebook paper 2 1-subject spiral notebooks 1 pair of scissors 1 pair of headphones (for use in computer lab) 4 glue sticks 1 bottle of hand sanitizer 1 container of Clorox disinfecting wipes

48 pencils (regular, wooden #2 pencils, not mechanical pencils, please.)

1 pair of Scissors 8 glue sticks 3 packs of notebook paper (regular ruled, not college ruled) 1 sturdy, red, plastic pocket folder with prongs 1 sturdy, blue, plastic pocket folder with prongs 1 box of 8 crayons, 1 box of 16 crayons (one for school & home) 1 pack (12 or more) of red, blue, OR black pens 2 zippered pencil pouches (no boxes) 2 spiral bound notebooks (single-70 pages) 1, 1” sturdy 3 ring binder with clear outer sleeve (any color) 1 roll of paper towels 4 large boxes of Kleenex Clorox Wipes 12 ounce Hand Sanitizer 1 pack of eraser tops 1 pack of dry erase markers 1 pair of headphones for personal use in computer lab

OFFICE HOURS: 7:45 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

PRINCIPAL MELISSA DANA

SCHOOL COLORS: ROYAL BLUE & WHITE SCHOOL MASCOT: BEAVERS

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

PRE-KINDERGARTEN

2 boxes of tissue 3 rolls of paper towels 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags 1 box of quart size Ziploc bags 1 bottle of liquid Gold Dial Soap 1 large book bag (NO WHEELS) 1 box of antibacterial hand wipes 1 set of complete change of Uniform Clothing to keep at school (including socks and underwear)

KINDERGARTEN

1 box of primary (fat) Crayola Crayons 8-Count 1 pack of classic colored wide tip markers (washable) 1 pair of Scissors (blunt tip) 8-10 Glue Sticks 1 pencil box 1 pack of fat pencils (No Mechanical or Push Tips) 2 Jumbo Erasers

5 pack of tab dividers with pockets 1 pack of sheet protectors Wish list items snack, sandwich, quart or gallon sized zip lock bags additional hand sanitizer, extra Clorox wipes, candy, small prize box items

3-ring holes) 3 boxes of tissues 1 roll of paper towels Hand sanitizer Clorox Wipes

FOURTH GRADE

3 sturdy 2 pocket folders 2 1 subject notebooks Earphones (available at dollar stores) 1 3 ring binder 2-1” 3-ring binders with clear outer sleeve 1 zipper pencil pouch for binder (leave one at home) 1 pack of dry erase markers 3 sturdy plastic pocket folders 2 or more boxes of facial tissues 3 packs of loose-leaf notebook filler paper 3 or more packs of wide-ruled loose leaf (regular ruled, not college ruled) notebook paper 2 spiral bound one-subject notebooks Lots of number 2 pencils Lots of pencils (regular, wooden, #2 pencils, 1 set of personal headphones not mechanical pencils) 1 box of crayons or colored pencils Checking pens Wish list items 1 pack of Expo dry erase markers Packs of white copy paper Highlighters Packs of colored copy paper Eraser tops Bottles of hand sanitizer with pump 1 small (8-pack) box of crayons Clorox Wipes 2 zippered pencil bags/pouches (with

THIRD GRADE

J.C. TAYLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 947 HUDNELL ST, WASHINGTON 252-946-1611

PRINCIPAL ALICIA VOSBURGH

1 box of Kleenex Tissue 1 bottle of Hand Sanitizer 1 box of Clorox Wipes 2 rolls of Paper Towels 1 pair of headphones 1 Large book bag (NO WHEELS) 2 Ziploc bags (large and small)

FIRST GRADE

1 pack of pencils (No Mechanical or Push Tips) 1 box of crayons 16-Count 1 pair of Fiskar Scissors 2 packs of glue sticks 1 pack of erasers 2 plastic folders with two inside pockets 1 box gallon size Ziploc Bags 1 roll of paper towels 1 box of tissue 1 large bookbag (No Wheels) 1 box antibacterial wipes 1 pair of personal headphones for computer (No In-Ear or Earbuds) 1 pack of dry erase markers 1 pack regular markers 2 composition books

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

SECOND GRADE

Pencils with erasers Crayons (Box of 24 or less) 2 spiral-bound notebooks (Single subject size) Zippered pencil pouch 3 folders with pockets Highlighter Scissors Glue/glue sticks Notebook paper Book Bag (No rolling book bags) Box of Ziploc bags (quart or gallon size) Box of tissue Please do not send trapper keepers, pencil boxes or markers there is not enough room to store them in students’ desks.

“Pink Pearl” erasers Box of crayons (24 count) Red pens or pencils Bookbag (ones with rollers cannot be rolled in the building) $5 for Weekly Reader Magazine 1 Pocket Folder Color pencils (optional) Please do not send trapper keepers, pencil boxes or markers...there is not enough room to store them in student’s desks.

PRINCIPAL BUBS CARSON

WISH LIST

Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer Clorox Wipes Cheap Kleenex Paper towels Box of Ziploc bags (sandwich, quart, gallon) Treasure Box Items - pencils, pens, highlighters, Happy Meal toys, etc (These items will be used as rewards for student achievement) Wrapped candy (Jolly Ranchers, peppermint, Creme Savers, THIRD GRADE Starbursts, etc.)

Loose-leaf notebook paper Check items at home...you may (wide ruled) already have some of these No. 2 pencils (no lead/mechanisupplies. cal pencils) Some teachers may ask for Zippered pencil pouch additional supplies.

Scissors (Fiskars, if possible)

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NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 7868 FREE UNION CHURCH RD., PINETOWN 252-943-6341

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SCHOOL COLORS: BLACK & SILVER

693 N. SEVENTH ST., AURORA

SCHOOL MASCOT: PANTHERS

252-322-5351

PRINCIPAL CHARLES CLARK

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. – 4 P.M. SCHOOL COLORS: BLACK & GOLD SCHOOL MASCOT: TROJANS

SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL 5700 U.S. HWY 33 EAST, CHOCOWINITY

SCHOOL COLORS: NAVY BLUE,TEAL BLUE AND GOLD

252-940-1881

SCHOOL MASCOT: SEAHAWKS

OFFICE HOURS: 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

KINDERGARTEN

PRINCIPAL DALE COLE

1 large book bag (NO WHEELS) labeled with child’s name 1 package of Primary pencils (thick without erasers) 1 set of headphones in a labeled Ziploc bag 1 box of 24 count crayons 1 pack of glue sticks 1 bottle of Elmer’s glue 1 pair of safety scissors (blunt end) WISH LIST:

Boxes of facial tissues Disinfecting Wipes Hand Sanitizer Reams of white copy paper Boxes of sandwich or gallon size Ziploc bags Dry erase markers (skinny or fat) “Fun” Bandaids (with characters)

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL 400 SLATESTONE RD., WASHINGTON

SCHOOL COLORS: NAVY BLUE & WHITE

252-946-0858

SCHOOL MASCOT: PAM PACK

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

FIRST GRADE

4 2 pocket folders of any color 2 packs of notebook paper 2 dozen pencils Crayons 1 dozen erasers to go on top of pencils WISH LIST:

PRINCIPAL MISTY WALKER

Large boxes of facial tissues Disinfecting wipes Bottles of hand sanitizer

SECOND GRADE

2 pocket folders of any color 2 packs of notebook paper 2 dozen pencils Crayons 1 dozen erasers to go on top of pencils

JOHN SMALL SCHOOL 4103 NORTH MARKET ST. EXTENSION, WASHINGTON

SCHOOL COLORS: LIGHT BLUE & WHITE

252-946-3941

SCHOOL MASCOT: SOARING EAGLES

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

FOURTH GRADE

Notebook Paper (Wide Ruled) Pencils Pencil Pouch (no pencil box please) Colored Pencils or Crayons (small box) Glue Sticks Scissors Highlighters Please no large binders (ex. no 3

PRINCIPAL DEBRA KINSEY

2 packs of notebook paper 2 dozen pencils Crayons 1 dozen erasers to go on top of pencils Wish List: Large boxes of facial tissues Disinfecting wipes Bottles of hand sanitizer

FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE

2 3 ring notebooks Pocket dividers for notebook (8 count) 2 Packs of notebook paper 4 packs of pencils (two personal and two to stay at school) 5 Plastic Pocket Folders red, blue, green and two other colors of your choice WISH LIST:

Rolls of paper towels Reams of copy paper Boxes of facial tissues Disinfecting wipes

SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE

3 ring notebook per subject with dividers Notebook paper Pens Pencils IT 84 Graphing Calculator

WISH LIST:

Large boxes of facial tissues Disinfecting wipes Bottles of hand sanitizer

THIRD GRADE

2 pocket folders of any color

WISH LIST:

Boxes of facial tissues Clorox wipes Baby wipes Zip top bags (any size) Bottles of hand sanitizer

PRINCIPAL BETTY JANE GREEN inch binders) 5-subject notebook with pockets (for language arts) 3-subject spiral notebook (for math) 3-Vinyl folders with pockets (these hold up better and will last all year) Tissues (Two boxes per student) Dry erase markers Headphones (or earbuds) - One pair to travel with student class to class WISH LIST

Clorox Wipes or baby wipes Pack of copy paper Paper towels Hand sanitizer

Ziplocs (any size) Soap for our sink Sticky notes Small Index Cards Candy

FIFTH GRADE

2 packs of loose leaf notebook paper 2 packs of pencils 2 packs of FINE TIP dry erase (EXPO) markers 1 - box of crayons 1 - pair of scissors 2 - glue sticks 1 - pair of earbuds 1 - pack of eraser caps 1 - 25 pack of page protectors 2 - YELLOW highlighters

1 - pocket pencil sharpener with cover 2 - packs of 3x5 index cards 6 - marbeled composition notebooks (Two for Math/Science, Four for ELA/SS) WISH LIST

Clorox Wipes Hand Sanitizer Kleenex Ziploc Bags (all sizes, especially gallon) Colored copy paper Paper towels Individually wrapped candy

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OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M.

252-943-6545

SCHOOL COLORS: COLUMBIA BLUE, NAVY

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

KINDERGARTEN 1 pack 8 crayons (large) 1 pack 8 crayons (small) 1 mat (thin – red/blue) 1 box of zipper seal bags (pint, sandwich, and gallon) 2 rolls paper towels 1 box baby wipes 1 box tissues 1 set headphones 4 glue sticks 1 pack Magic Eraser 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

FIRST GRADE Pencils and erasers Scissors (Fiskars recommended) Zippered pencil bag Crayons Glue sticks 3 pads of First Grade ruled paper (Use for homework) 4 plastic 2-pocket folders 1 single subject wide rule spiral notebooks Book bag (no wheels) Headphones Gallon size easy zipper Ziploc bags Sandwich size bags Tissues Paper Towels Girls bring: Baby Wipes Boys bring: Disinfectant Wipes 1 Package of plain white copy paper 1 Bottle of hand sanitizer

SECOND GRADE Bookbag (please, no bookbags with wheels) 2-1inch 3 ring notebook with clear outside sleeves 2 dozen No. 2 pencils (no mechanical pencils or pencil sharpeners) Crayons (no more than 24) Scissors 6 glue sticks 2 packages of wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper 2 single subject spiral-wire wide ruled notebooks 4 pocket folders 1 ream of white copy paper 1 highlighter (any color) 2 boxes of tissues 2 rolls of paper towels 1 box of quart or snack size ziplock type bags Antibacterial wipes Hand sanitizer (not liquid soap)

THIRD GRADE 3 boxes of tissues Clorox wipes 3 rolls of paper towels

large bottle of hand sanitizer 1 pack of dry erase markers 3 plastic folders with pockets and holes (to use in binder) book bag without wheels 1 box of crayons or colored pencils 2 composition notebooks (the ones that pages cannot be torn out of) 2 packs of loose leaf notebook paper Half inch binder pencils pencil bag to hold supplies 2 glue sticks 1 pair of scissors head phones for computer lab WISH LIST

candy and small items for rewards books for classroom library copy paper construction paper

FOURTH GRADE 2 boxes of tissue 2 rolls of paper towels 1 container of hand sanitizer 2 tubs of Lysol or Clorox wipes 8 tennis balls for chairs and desks 2 packs of copy paper water bottle sandwich sized and 2-gallon sized zipper baggies THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL CLASSES

2 packs of No. 2 pencils 2 packs of mechanical or pop pencils (Hudnell/Duckwall ONLY) pencil top erasers any color checking pens or pencils (no black or yellow) Large zippered pencil bag (NO BOXES) pack of colored pencils/crayons (24 count) 1 pack of dry erase markers (any color) NO PASTELS 1 pack of highlighters pack of large glue sticks 1 pencil sharpener with a cover (Duckwall/Hudnell ONLY) Scissors IN ADDITION,THE FOLLOWING IS NEEDED FOR EACH SUBJECT: LANGUAGE ARTS

2 packs of loose leaf notebook paper 4 one-subject spiral notebooks 2 folders with pockets and brads Multi-pack of post-it notes for note taking 2 packs of 4 x 6 index cards MATH

2 one-subject spiral notebooks 2 packs of notebook paper 3 folders with pockets but NO

BLUE & WHITE SCHOOL MASCOT: COUGARS

PRINCIPAL MARK CLINKSCALES

brads SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES

1 spiral notebook 2 packs of 4 x 6 index cards $7 for Science Weekly Newspaper 1 pocket folder without brads

school year progresses. 6th graders will not need any spiral bound notebooks in the core classes. For use in all classes Straight edge notebook paper – FIFTH GRADE This will need to be replenished THE FOLLOWING ITEMS throughout the school year, ARE NEEDED FOR YOUR because all homework will be comHOMEROOM: pleted on straight edge notebook 2 Boxes of tissues paper.

Disinfectant wipes 2 2 inch – 3 ring binders - Color is Hand-sanitizer your choice 6 tennis balls 3 packages of colored pencils – Twistables are highly recomTHE FOLLOWING ITEMS mended.

ARE NEEDED FOR ALL 3 packs of red pens CLASSES: 8 – 2 pocket homework folders 1 Homework Pocket Folder, prefer (colors below) With holes – (no plastic (to be used for all classes) metal clasps) Pack of No. 2 pencils 2 blue – science and social studies Pencil top erasers 2 red – language arts Loose-leaf paper 2 green – writing Red checking pens or pencils 2 orange or yellow - math Zippered pencil pouch – No boxes Mechanical pencils with refill lead.

Pack of colored pencils/crayons They will need to have enough Scissors pencils to last the entire school year.

Reinforcement tabs (for personal Erasers (pink pearl or pencil cap) use) 4 packs of 3 X 5 index cards No Trapper Keepers Zippered pencil case that will fit on the rings of a 3 ring binder IN ADDITION,THE FOL3 boxes of Kleenex LOWING IS NEEDED FOR 2 rolls of paper towels EACH SUBJECT: No pencil boxes or spiral bound notebooks will be allowed in the LANGUAGE ARTS classrooms.

2 –composition notebooks Students will not be allowed to 1 –pocket folder with brads inside turn in work that has been torn (prefer plastic) from a spiral notebook.

1 container of antibacterial wipes MATH 2 1 roll duct tape – any color 1 – 3 ring binder (1” or 2”) 2 – pocket folders (prefer plastic) SEVENTH GRADE 1 packet of 5 subject dividers for Notebooks: - You will need 3 differbinder ent colors (suggested colors) 1 package of 100 lined index cards 1 Red – 2 inch 3-Ring Hard Cover Binder – SST/Science2 Blue – 2 1/2 (3” x 5”) – for vocabulary inch 3-Ring Hard Cover Binder – Science and Social Studies LA (will hold 2 workbooks) 1 – 3 ring binder (1”) 3 Black -2 inch 3-Ring Hard Cover 2 – composition notebooks Binder – Math (Regular or Pre Alg) 1 – pocket folder (prefer plastic) 1 package of 5-subject dividers for 3 pencil bags – 1 for each notebook binder 1 package of 100 lined index cards LANGUAGE ARTS: (3” x 5”) for vocabulary cards Loose leaf paper [Rolling book bags will need to be taken home daily.They do not fit in Pencils Red pens the lockers in the classroom] Color pencils Tabs – color tabs dividers (5 pages SIXTH GRADE in a pack) All book bags must be small USB Flash Drive (1 gb disk space) enough to fit in their locker (no wheels).

MATH: Book bags will not be allowed in Ruler and calculator to keep at the classrooms. Please purchase home only the items listed to prevent Loose leaf paper unnecessary spending. Remember Pencils paper, pencils, red pens, and folders Color pencils will need to be replenished as the Tabs color tab dividers (5 pages in

a pack) 2 Pocket Folders (1 for AM and 1 for Homework) One 4 pack of AAA batteries Social Studies/ Science (will use the same notebook – switch at semester) Loose leaf paper Tabs – color tab dividers (5 pages in a pack) Color pencils Red pens Pencils Highlighters: any colors MRS. HANCHEY:

Pencils, Notebook Paper, box of Kleenex MS. LEATHERS:

Pencils, Regular Wide Ruled Paper, Color pencils, Red pens CLASSROOM SUPPLIES – PURCHASED FOR HOMEROOM USE.

1 Pair of Headphones to use for computer activities- optional 3 boxes of Kleenex 1 bottle of 409 or Clorox Wipes 1 can of tennis balls (Would like to have 4-6 tennis balls/student) 2 rolls of paper towels You need to have a book bag that will fit into your locker.

ENRICHMENT CLASSES:

Pre-Algebra – Mrs. Melanie Simmons 2 inch binder (any color) this is on the top of the 1st page Tabs (5 pages in a pack) Pencils Notebook and Graph paper One 4 pack of AAA Batteries The enrichment classes (Wheel) will be on the students scheduled.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSES: COACH WOOLARD

1 - one subject notebook (70 pages) Proper footwear,T-shirt, shorts or jogging pants for PE classes Personal hygiene items: deodorant, body spray or powder COMPUTER CLASS: MR. MIRABELLA

USB Flash Drive 1g pencils Spiral notebook, box of Kleenex ART CLASS: MRS. KATHY BRINN

1 subject spiral notebook Wooden pencils – no mechanical please

Eraser (big pink one) MUSIC CLASS: MRS. DAWN WILSON

1 subject spiral notebook Pencils – no mechanical please Highlighters for class

EIGHTH GRADE All book bags must be small enough to fit in their locker (no wheels). Book bags will not be allowed in the classrooms. Please purchase only the items listed to prevent unnecessary spending.

Remember paper, pencils, red pens, and folders will need to be replenished as the school year progresses.

FOR USE IN ALL CLASSES

500 sheets loose-leaf notebook paper –not college ruled 3 1 inch – 3 ring binders (1 for each core subject) 1 package of colored pencils 4 red pens 1 2 pocket homework folder Several No. 2 pencils. If you choose to purchase mechanical pencils, remember that we do not supply lead for these pencils.

2 package index tab dividers 1 one-subject spiral bound notebook (Language Arts journal) Zippered pencil case (for use in a 3-ring binder) Hi-Lighters 2 boxes of Kleenex 1 roll paper towels Ruler, compass, and protractor, graph paper and calculator for math FOR COMPUTER CLASS

1-inch – 3-ring binder and notebook paper MUSIC

1 notebook ART

1 notebook, wooden pencils (no mechanical), erasers Health & PE 1 spiral notebook for health notes only and pencils. Students will be required to dress for PE and will need appropriate clothing.They may bring personal hygiene items (deodorant/body spray, body lotion) if they choose.

USB-flash drive (available at WalMart and other stores for less than $10.00 used for saving projects, papers and research on computers) 1 container of antibacterial wipes 2 Hand sanitizer

P.S. JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL 4105 NORTH MARKET ST. EXTENSION, WASHINGTON 252-946-0874

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

SIXTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

Composition book, 2 pocket folder, 3 subject notebook, packs of loose leaf paper MATH

Composition book, 2 2-pocket folders, packs of loose leaf paper, Optional - TI 34 II or TI 34 calculator SCIENCE

2-composition books, 2 pocket folder, jump drive/flash drive SOCIAL STUDIES

2 pocket folder, 1 package loose leaf paper, 2 packs each of 3 x5 and 5x7 index cards, jump drive/flash drive

OFFICE HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4 P.M. SCHOOL COLORS: BLUE & WHITE

pencil bags(no boxes), scissors, enclosed pencil sharpener, reams of printer/computer paper, hand sanitizer, anti bacterial cleaning wipes, paper towels, tissues, zip bags (assorted sizes) Rewards/prizes bookmarks, stickers, kid tattoos, erasers, candies

SEVENTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS

2 3-subject spiral notebooks 1 box gallon size storage zip bags MATH

Spiral notebook or use binder above TI 34 II Calclualtor (suggested model) SCIENCE

Marble composition book 1 pack of 3 X 5 index cards SOCIAL STUDIES

5-subject spiral notebook, colored pencils ALL CLASSES

ALL CLASSES

No. 2 pencils, colored pencils (no crayons), pens (blue/black/red), high-lighters, zipped

SCHOOL MASCOT: DEMONS

One binder (to be used in all classes) Loose leaf notebook paper

1 Package of dividers Pencils and pens (blue/black) 1 Roll of paper towels (to go to HR teacher) 1 Box of tissue (to go to HR teacher) 1 Bottle of hand sanitizer (to go to HR Teacher)

EIGHTH GRADE Loose leaf paper No. 2 pencils Black or blue non-erasable pens Colored pencils or markers Highlighters 1 non-spiral composition notebook 1 pkg. 3x5 notecards 2 pocket folders Graph paper Calculator for at home use (TI-Multi View if possible) Dictionary Glue sticks Bottles of glue Donations of tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and bandaids for use in our classrooms would be greatly appreciated Teachers may have specific supply requests for their classes, and will inform students and parents of those needs once school

PRINCIPAL TRACY NIXON

begins in August.

ENRICHMENT Art Sketchbook Colored Pencils No. 2 pencils Eraser Pink Hand Held Pencil Sharpener Pack of markers

BAND no information available

COMPUTER CLASSES SIXTH/SEVENTH GRADE

Folder (no binders) Pencils/pens Ruled index cards Glue sticks/rubber cement Colored pencils P.E.

Sneakers T-Shirt,(appropriate graphics-no tanksnothing sleeveless) Shorts Sweat shirt / sweat pants for cooler weather Deodorant Hand Sanitizer

3-Ring Binder at least 1 inch (we do not use textbooks and pass out a lot of notes that must be organized in the binder) Pens and pencils (no red or pink) About 20 sheets of notebook paper Tissue, paper towels, hand sanitizer

HEALTH AND P.E. HEALTH

Notebook paper

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WASHINGTON MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL 2330 OLD BATH HIGHWAY, WASHINGTON

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252-946-1977

DARLA PRESCOTT Directress of Education and Academics

2014-2015 CALENDAR Aug. 18–22 Teacher Work Days Aug. 25 First day of school Sept. 1 Labor Day Sept. 26 Teacher Work Day Oct. 28 End of First Quarter Oct. 31 Teacher Work Day Nov. 3 Early dismissal, 11:30 a.m. pre-K and kindergarten; noon for first through eighth grade students; Parent Conference Day Nov. 3 – 12 Quarterly Report sent home Nov. 4 – 7 Parent Conference Days Nov. 10 Parent Conference Day Nov. 11 Veterans Day Nov. 12 Parent Conference Day Nov. 26 Early dismissal, 11:30 a.m. pre-K and kindergarten; noon for first through eighth grade students Nov. 27-28 Thanksgiving holiday Dec. 19 Early dismissal, 11:30 a.m. pre-K and kindergarten; noon for first through eighth grade students Dec. 22- Jan. 1 Christmas/Winter break Jan. 2 Teacher Work Day Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Day Jan. 20 End of second quarter Jan. 23 Teacher work day Jan. 26 Quarterly reports sent home Jan. 26 – 30 Parent teacher conference opportunity Feb. 27 Teacher Work Day March 27 End of Third Quarter March 30 Teacher Work Day March 31 Quarterly reports sent home March 31 – April 2 Parent conference opportunity April 3 Early dismissal, 11:30 a.m. pre-K and kindergarten; noon for first through eighth grade students April 6 ¬– 10 Easter/Spring break May 1 Kidsfest May 25 Memorial Day June 2 – 4 State EOG/EOC Testing June 10 Last Day for students, End of Fourth Quarter June 11 – 12 Teacher Work Day

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

1 Crayola Washable Markers 1 Box of tissues 1 Pack of colored pencils 1 Small pencil bag 1dozen Red checking pencils 2 Black Sharpies

KINDERGARTEN

FOURTH, FIFTH, SIXTH GRADES

Additional supplies may be required by individual teachers

1 package clear tape for tape dispenser 8 glue sticks 1 package No. 2 pencils (Ticonderoga preferred but not required) 1 box tissues 1 package 24 colored pencils Crayola preferred 3 pronged plastic folders (solid colors) 2 no pronged plastic folders (solid colors) 1 black marble composition book 1 black marble primary journal (blank at top of page, lines below) 2 packages double-sided tape 1 multi package red pencils 1 package of four dry erase markers (skinny preferred) 1 small package of scrapbook paper 1 package (4 sponges) Cello sponges without scrubbers 1 box quart size Ziploc bags 1 box gallon size Ziploc bags Each class posts a wish list of items that are periodically needed for the classroom. Please feel free to select an item whenever you can to benefit your child’s classroom.

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADES Please do not label your child’s Supplies! They will be community supplies.

10 Black and White marble composition books (100 pages) 6 Glue sticks 2 Scotch tape three-quarter inch 1 Pack of No.2 pencils -Ticonderoga preferred 48 count 1 Clipboard 1 Pair of Scissors 1 Water Bottle

Returning fifth and sixth graders have taken home all of their belongings. Before purchasing new items, please check to see if your child may still have some of these items from previous years.

The following items are for general classroom use, so please do not label these items. No substitutions please.

15 composition books (no spirals) 1 graph paper composition book 1 sketch pad 24 count pencils (Ticonderoga preferred) 2 packs eraser tops 4 black Sharpies 1 package of yellow highlighters 3 packages of lined notebook paper 5 plastic folders of any solid color (3 pronged with inside pockets **not three ring binders*) It is very important that these folders have the prongs inside!

8 glue sticks 1 boxes of tissues Fourth years – Rubber bands and paper clips Fifth years – Post-it Notes (regular or mini) Sixth years – Bottle of Whiteout The following items are necessary personal items and may be labeled with the child’s name No substitutions please.

1 3-ring binder (1½ inch spine) 1 package colored pencils (24 count with a pink included – please label the box only) 1 sturdy handheld pencil sharpener (Foray makes a good one!)

1 clipboard 1 pencil container 1 pair of scissors

AUSTIN SMIGEL Director of Administration and Finance

SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES 1 dozen No. 2 pencils 1 pack of pencil erasers 1 pencil container 1 pack of black or blue pens -10 4 packages of college ruled notebook paper (loose leaf, 150 count) 1 package of loose leaf 4x4 ruled (4 squares per inch) graph paper 1 box of tissues 2 glue sticks 1 package of washable markers - Crayola preferred 1 package of two highlighters 1 container of cleaning wipes 2 rolls of scotch tape 2 rolls of masking tape 1 Binder - 3 inches (any color) 1 package of 8 tab dividers 8 plastic folders with 3 ring prongs and a pocket (any color) 5 composition books with sewn binders instead of spiral

NINTH GRADE 1 dozen No. 2 pencils 1 pack of pencil erasers 1 pencil container 1 pack of black or blue pens -10 4 packages of college ruled notebook paper (loose leaf, 150 count) 1 package of loose leaf 4x4 ruled (4 squares per inch) graph paper 1 box of tissues 2 glue sticks 1 package of washable markers - Crayola preferred 1 package of two highlighters 1 container of cleaning wipes 2 rolls of scotch tape 2 rolls of masking tape 4 one and a half inch binders (any color) 4 package of 8 tab dividers 1 yellow plastic folder with prongs 4 composition books with sewn binders instead of spiral

TERRA CEIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 4428 CHRISTIAN SCHOOL RD., PANTEGO 252-943-2485

WWW.TCCSCHOOL.COM SCHOOL COLORS: GREEN & BLACK

2014-2015 CALENDAR Aug. 13-15:Teachers Report, Prof. Development Aug. 18: Open House – Society Mtg. Aug. 19: First Day of School- 1/2 Day Sept. 1: Labor Day Sept. 12: Italian supper/book fair Sept. 15: Progress Reports Oct. 3: End of first quarter (1/2 day) (Wx) Full day if weather day Oct. 6: Staff Development-No School, Possible (Wx) day Oct. 9: Report Cards Oct. 16-17:Teacher Convention Oct. 28, 30: Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov. 7: Fall Auction Nov. 11:Veterans Day Program Nov. 14: Progress Report Nov. 26-28:Thanksgiving Break Dec. 15: Christmas Musical Dec. 17-19: Semester Exams Dec. 19: ½ day, end of semester begins; Christmas Break begins Jan. 1: New Year’s Day Jan. 5: Return to school Jan. 9: Report Cards Jan. 19: Possible (Wx) day Feb. 10: Progress Reports Feb. 19-20: Science Fair Feb. 23: Staff Development Feb. 27: Pancake Supper, Jump Rope for Heart (K-6) March 6: End of 3rd quarter March 7: Ladies Auxiliary Yard Sale March 11: Early Release Day (12:15) March 13: Report Cards March 16-19:Terra Nova Testing March 20: Job Shadow Day (9-12) March 28: Sports Extravaganza Night April 3: Good Friday-Spring Break begins April 22: Progress Reports

SCHOOL MASCOT: KNIGHTS

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

**There is no water fountain outside.

I prefer they have access to drink as often as needed.

KINDERGARTEN

PRESCHOOL BOYS:

Chubby 8 pack crayons Ticonderoga chubby pencils 4 pk paper towels 4 glue sticks Hand sanitizer (alcohol free) 1 pkg paper plates White construction paper Reward sticker Small pencil box Number flash cards (1-20) or more Play dough LARGE book bag (sheets/blankets can’t fit in small ones) Foam paintbrush **One lg sports drink/water with name on it GIRLS:

Chubby 8 pack crayons Ticonderoga chubby pencils 4 pk paper towels 4 glue sticks Hand sanitizer (alcohol free) 1 pkg small cups Colored construction paper 1 bag reward candy (ok for ages 3+) Small pencil box Number flash cards (1-20) or more Watercolor paint LARGE book bag (sheets/blankets can’t fit in small ones) Pkg. wet wipes **One lg sports drink/water with name on it OPTIONAL:

small pillow for nap washable markers used toy to donate to the class We have lots of scissors, and tissues left over from last year. No need to purchase these.

1 box band aids 1 pkg thin paper plates Plastic forks & spoons 1 roll paper towels Please Label the following items: Ticonderoga thick pencil (2) Scissors (Friscars) 8 Glue sticks Crayola Crayons 2 small boxes of 8 to begin with Folder 2 horizontal pockets in it Paint Shirt-Dad’s old t-shirt Big Markers 8 Basic Colors 3 way fold nap mat Lunch box Book bag with 2 way zipper. No roller bags Pencil box & pencil pouch with zipper Wet ones Pencil sharpener – with cover Extra set of clothes kept in bottom of book bag Crayola paint set (8 colors) 1 box of tissues 1 liquid school glue Crayola is best Quiet activities (activity books, writing pads, storybooks) in a Ziploc storage bag for rainy days Family snapshot (labeled) by Aug. 13 to: Ms. Deb Van Staalduinen, 4428 Christian School Road, Pantego, NC 27860

FIRST AND SECOND GRADE

1 pencil pouch (approx. 10”x7”) No pencil boxes, please. *See Below 1 large box of tissues 1 large container Clorox wipes 1 box Band-Aids 2 large white erasers 1 box Crayola crayons (24 pack only) 1 box Crayola colored pencils 1 box Crayola washable markers (classic colors) 2 boxes Ticonderoga pencils (SHARPENED, please)

3 plastic pocket folders (labeled) 1 Fiskars for kids scissors (5”pointed tip) (labeled) 4 glue sticks 1 bottle Elmer’s glue Package of Expo Dry Erase markers (FINE POINT-not the fat ones) 1 ruler (inches and centimeter) (labeled) 1 roll of paper towels Paper plates (cheap kind)-NO Styrofoam please Plastic forks, plastic spoons Rainy Day activities (enclosed in a gallon Ziploc bag… please choose items that will fit in a closed bag) 1 composition book for journal *For the first day of school, please put 1 glue stick, colored pencils, markers, crayons, 1 eraser, 2 pencils, and scissors in the pencil pouch. We will store the rest, and take out as needed.

THIRD GRADE

NIV Bible 3 Plastic folders with brads 2-1 subject spiral notebook Crayons (no larger than a 24 pack, please!)

Markers (1 pack classic colors) dry erase markers and eraser or sock Scissors Ruler (standard and metric units) 1 pkg of 100 index cards Glue (4 glue sticks and 1 bottle) 10-12 pencils (you may use mechanical. But I will not be providing lead. Also, please bring at least two No. 2 pencil) 3 Ring Binder (1 inch size, no larger) 6-notebook dividers with tabs Loose leaf paper (wide ruled- 2 packs) 2 Boxes of tissues Plastic shoe size storage box (used to hold supplies) 1 pack of multicolored construction paper

PRINCIPAL JASON K. WYNNE napkins, paper towels, Expo dry eraser board cleaner, zip lock bags (any size), and Clorox wipes

FOURTH GRADE

NIV Bible Crayons (no larger than 24 count pack) Markers (1 pack classic colors) Scissors 8-10 pencils (may use mechanical pencils, but must provide your own lead for refilling) 1 highlighter (yellow) Ruler (standard and metric units) Dry erase markers and eraser or sock 3 X 5 index cards (1 pack of 100) 1 plastic folder with brads (will be used for homework folder) 3 Ring Binder (1 inch size, no larger) Notebook dividers with tabs (at least 6) Loose leaf paper (wide ruled- 2 packs) 2 composition book (marble style with sewn in binding/or spiral binding) 1 clear, plastic 6 qt. “shoebox” w/lid (this will be used for storing crayons and materials rather than a pencil box Glue (2 sticks & 1 bottle) Colored pencils Protractor 1 large box tissues OPTIONAL CLASSROOM NEEDS:

Clorox wipes, paper towels, liquid hand sanitizer, paper plates, plastic forks and spoons, Ziploc bags (any size), Band-aids, Expo white board cleaner

FIFTH GRADE

Scissors 1 box of colored pencils or crayons 1 box of markers These are not required from each child, Ruler with centimeters and inches but we will need them for the classroom: 1 3-ring binder paper plates, plastic spoons, and forks, CONTINUED ...

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TERRA CEIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONTINUED assignment notebook 2 1-subject notebooks Subject separators with tabs for binder Wide rule paper for binder (2 pkgs -leave sealed) 2 pocket folders (with 3 holes) to be used in binder Plastic shoe box with lid for supplies No. 2 Pencils Large eraser Highlighters 2 Dry erase markers 2 containers of disinfecting wipes 2 boxes of tissues Paper plates Plastic forks & spoons NIV Bible to be kept at school 3 x 5 index cards

SIXTH GRADE

Art supplies Shoebox or small plastic bin Scissors Colored pencils Crayons Markers Pencils (and lead if necessary) Pens Highlighter Glue sticks SUBJECT SUPPLIES

1 3-ringed binder 6 subject separators with tabs 2 packages of lined paper Pencil pouch/box Assignment Notebook NIV Bible

3x5 Index Cards MATH SUPPLIES

Protractor Calculator Ruler Compass Dry erase markers and eraser CLASSROOM SUPPLIES

3 boxes of tissues Plastic forks and spoons Paper plates Disinfecting wipes

GRADES 7-12 MATH, PRE-ALGEBRA

1 three subject notebook Folder Notebook ALGEBRA I/ALGEBRA II:

Paper, pens and pencils Graph paper (as shown) ***5 dry erase markers and eraser GEOMETRY/INFORMAL GEOMETRY:

Pens, pencils and paper Protractor Compass Ruler Scissors Colored pencils Small (cheap) calculator CALCULUS/PRECALCULUS/ ADVANCED FUNCTIONS:

Any TI-83 or TI-84 series graphing calculator Paper, pens and pencils Graph paper 8-10 SCIENCE

1 notebook - preferably 3-ring 1 calculator (cheap calculator) Folder Pens and pencils Highlighters Optional: Colored pencils Book cover 7TH EARTH SCIENCE

1” binder filled with loose-leaf paper, color pencils, regular pencils and black ink pens 7-12 ENGLISH

1 composition book, loose-leaf paper

9, 11, 12 BIBLE

1 three ring binder (1 inch), study Bible 10TH BIBLE

1” binder filled with loose-leaf paper, regular pencils and black ink pens plus highlighter, 1 subject journal notebook, Bible 11TH SPANISH

1” binder and headset with microphone for Rosetta Stone (USB), blue or black ink pens, highlighter

UNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WWW.UCAWARRIORS.COM 1501 HAW BRANCH RD., CHOCOWINITY 252-946-5083 SCHOOL COLORS: RED &GOLD

PRINCIPAL KENNETH LEYS

SCHOOL MASCOT: WARRIORS

IMPORTANT DATES Aug. 18: 24-hour prayer starts, 6 p.m.

Aug. 19: 24-hour prayer ends, 6 p.m.

Aug. 19: Open House, 7 p.m.

Aug. 20: First Day, K-12 Aug. 25: First Day, Pre-K Sept. 1: Labor Day Holiday Sept. 4: UCA Blood Drive Sept. 16: Progress Reports Oct. 4: 5K and Classic Car Show Oct. 13: Book Fair, Family Night Oct. 17: End of First 9 weeks, Grandparents Day; school dismisses at 12 p.m.

Oct. 21: Report Cards Nov. 22: Chocowinity Parade Nov. 25: Pre-K Thanksgiving Feast; Progress Reports Nov. 26-28:Thanksgiving Holiday **Family Fun Night: date to be determined** Dec. 11: UCA Christmas Project/Program Dec. 17-19: Semester Exams Dec. 19: End of 2nd 9 weeks; school dismisses at 12 p.m.

Dec. 22-31: School out for Christmas Break

Jan. 1, 2: New Year’s Holiday Jan. 6: Report Cards Distributed Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Holiday Jan. 26:Town Hall Meeting, 7 p.m.

Jan. 27: 100th Day of School Celebration Jan. 30: 2014-2015 Enrollment starts Feb. 10: Progress Reports March 4-6: SAT Testing Week March 13: End of 9 weeks (1/2 day); UCA Dinner and Auction March 17: Report Cards March 16-20: Spirit Week April 3: School Closed, Good Friday April 6-10: School Closed, Easter Break April 21: Progress Reports May 1: Work-A-Thon May 12: Field Day May 14: End of Year Program, 7 p.m.

May 25: UCA Closed, Memorial Day May 26-28: Semester Exams May 28: Last Day of School, dismiss at 12 p.m.

May 28: Graduation and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.

June 2: Report Cards (mailed home) June 8: First Day of Summer Program

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PUNGO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 983 WEST MAIN ST., PUNGO 252-943-2678

SCHOOL COLORS: BLUE & BLACK

SCHOOL CALENDAR Aug. 4 Family Meetings Begin Aug. 9 Scheduled Clean Up & Maintenance Day – 8 am – Noon Aug. 11-15 Teacher Workdays Aug. 17 Open House 2- 4 p.m.

Aug. 18 First Full Day of School for Students Sept. 1 LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL – Daycare Closed Sept. 4 Annual Meeting – 7:30 p.m. – Board meeting to follow Sept. 8 End of First 3 weeks Sept. 29 End of First 6 weeks Oct. 3 Mandatory Teacher Workday/Conference Day/Daycare Closed Oct. 11 Scheduled Clean Up Day Oct. 13 Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

Oct. 13-16 TIC Volleyball Tournament at Northeast Academy Oct. 21 End of Second 3 weeks Nov. 7 School Dismisses at Noon

SCHOOL MASCOT: RAIDERS

Nov. 8 FALL FESTIVAL Nov. 11 PCA Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 End of Second 6 weeks Nov. 26 Dismiss School at Noon Nov. 27-28 Thanksgiving Holiday – Daycare Closed Dec. 1-5 Lt. Nick Brantley Tournament Dec. 4 End of Third 3 weeks Dec. 8 PCA Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

Dec. 19 School Dismisses Noon Dec. 20- Jan.4 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY – NO SCHOOL – DAYCARE CLOSED Jan. 5 Classes Resume at 8:50 a.m.

Jan. 8 End of Third 6 weeks Jan. 8,9,12,13 EXAMS (School dismisses at 12 p.m.)

(Daycare Open Regular Hours) Jan. 16 Mandatory Teacher Workday/Conference Day/Daycare Closed Jan. 19 PCA Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

Jan. 23 100th Day of School Jan. 30 End of Fourth 3 weeks Feb. 3 BBQ Fundraiser Feb. 9 Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

Feb. 16-20 TIC Basketball Tournament at Northeast

Academy Feb. 20 End of Fourth 6 weeks Feb. 26 -27 PCA WINTER BREAK – NO SCHOOL – Daycare Closed March 7 Scheduled Clean Up Day March 9 PCA Board Meeting March 16 Pre-K – Kindergarten OPEN HOUSE – 9 – 11 a.m.

March 17 End of Fifth 3 weeks March 2 2 on 2 Tournament April 3 School Dismissed at Noon – Good Friday April 6-10 EASTER – SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL – (Daycare Closed) April 10 PCA Jr/Sr Prom April 13 PCA Board Meeting – 7 p.m.

April 13 Classes Resume – 8:50 a.m.

April 14 End of Fifth 6 weeks April 22-28 Standardized Testing Week May 4 PCA Board Meeting May 4 -8 Teacher Appreciation Week

MARCY MORGAN Head Mistress May 5 End of Sixth 3 weeks May 7 Pre-K Amerathon/Field Day May 8 K – 5 Amerathon/Field Day, 6-12 Amerathon/ Field Day May 11 Awards Banquet May 17 Baccalaureate – 8 p.m.

May 25 Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL May 26-27 Senior Exams May 27-29 Exams (School will dismiss at Noon (Daycare Open Regular Hours) May 28 Pre-K & Kindergarten Graduation – 7 p.m.

May 29 Graduation at 8 p.m.

EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 3078 U.S. HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, WASHINGTON 252-975-6225

SCHOOL COLORS: BLACK &WHITE SCHOOL MASCOT: COUGARS

PRINCIPAL JAMES S.WATTERS

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BACK TO SCHOOL SURVIVAL GUIDE Despite the warm temperatures and sunny skies, a shadow could be looming as back to school season creeps closer. After weeks of summer days, late nights, varying routines and minimal mental stimulation, the return to school can seem overwhelming. The first day of school doesn’t only bring new teachers and new friends - it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Starting the school year off on the right foot can help minimize students’ stress levels throughout the year.

FOR STUDENTS

Get Cleaning. A clean, uncluttered room is conducive to studying. Remove junk and seldom-worn clothing. Label where belongings go.

Carve Out Homework Spot. Find a distraction- free area. Decide where you feel comfortable working. Stock the area

with supplies and tools.

Get Organized. Stay on top of requirements before homework starts piling up.

Create files for each subject. Purchase a planner for important dates.

Set Educational Goals. Whether it is striving for an A in a certain subject or handing in homework on time, setting goals can help establish a routine for the year. Set goals that are measurable, specific, reasonable and have personal value.

Know The School. Schools assist students with transitioning from one grade to another. Ask your counselor or teachers for help.

Be Adventurous. Step out of your comfort zone by challenging yourself.

Try new extracurricular activities.

Challenge yourself with harder classes.

Think Positive. Yes, going back to school means reconnecting with old friends, meeting new people, resum-

ing extracurricular activities, learning more about your favorite subjects and improving on your last year’s performance.

FOR PARENTS

While the idea of waking up at the crack of dawn to prepare lunches and getting to school on time might have you frazzled, know that you play a big role in getting your children motivated and excited to tackle a new school year.

Explore Your Child’s Learning Style.

We learn in at least eight different ways, according to the Multiple Intelligences Theory: visually, verbally, physically, mathematically, musically, naturalistically, through group activity or through quiet thinking time. Find out the best way to support your child.

Get Back In The Routine. Ease the transition by re-establishing bedtime, mealtime, reading and homework rou-

tines. Talk about the importance of structure and how routines help can eliminate being overtired or overly anxious.

Develop A Family Calendar. Ease the chaos, track school programs, and after-school activities. This can be on construction paper with large squares to write in all necessary information, or use a white board that is easy to revise and color-coded by family member for easy visibility.

Purchase School Supplies. Avoid the last-minute rush. Take your child so she can feel excited and in control by choosing her favorite colors and designs.

Be a Cheerleader. Reinforce positive feelings by talking with your child about learning and achievement. Encourage and support his academic interests and encourage him to get involved in extracurricular activities.

20 effective tips for a successful school year The first day back to school can be a source of anxiety for both children and parents as they adjust to new routines, new teachers and friends, forthcoming homework assignments and, ultimately, tests.

To help parents and students kick start the new school year successfully, here are 20 tips for a successful school year. Working as a family and keeping the goals simple and achievable are among the suggestions.

The most common problems that keep students from studying effectively are in a few

key areas, including knowing how to approach information, comprehension, test-taking methods, and personal learning styles. By taking just a few simple steps, families and students can plan effective study skills for a successful academic school year.

Starting the year off on the right foot can help minimize student’s stress levels throughout the year.

Pay closer attention in class.

Listen carefully.

Set up and maintain homework and study routines.

Stay on schedule for assignments, especially the longrange ones like book reports, term papers, and science projects. Start early, finish early.

Challenge the mind with at least one challenging book per semester.

Take a challenging course – upper level math, poetry, history, science, technology.

Participate in class regularly.

Take responsibility for learning.

Cut down on “screen time” and increase learning time.

Stop trying to “multi-task”

when studying.

Improve social skills.

Exercise more and eat healthy.

Walk away from bullies.

Don’t be a bully.

Select friends carefully. They should support, encourage, motivate, challenge, and inspire you.

Set aside some time each day to reflect about what you’ve accomplished, whom you’ve helped, what you want to improve.

See how many ways you can apply what you’re learning in

school to “real life.”

Improve technology skills.

Make sure homework and all assignments are neat and organized.

Be punctual for classes and other important appointments.

Disagree without being disagreeable.

Start thinking about the “next stage” – high school, college, career, or beyond.

Enjoy the academic journey!

Give your kids a strong start in the coming school year and keep them on track all year long with these simple tips.

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