Back to school 2015

2015

BACK TO SCHOOL

INSIDE: FREE LUNCHES NEW DRESS CODE SUPPLY LISTS BUS SAFETY

A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE WASHINGTON DAILY NEWS

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CONTENTS Free lunches

2C

Welcome back

3C

BCS Calendar

3C

Bath Elementary

4C

Chocowinity Primary

4C

Eastern Elementary

4C

John Cotten Tayloe

5C

New dress code | 3C

John Small Elementary 5C Northeast Elementary

5C

S.W. Snowden Elementary 6C Chocowinity Middle

7C Bus Rules | 10C

PS Jones Middle School 7C Early College High School 8C Beaufort County Ed Tech 8C Northside High School

8C

Southside High School

8C

Washington High School 8C Emmanuel Christian

9C

Pungo Christian

9C

Terra Ceia

9C

Unity Christian

9C

Create a positive homework environment | 6C

Washington Montessori 9C

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Quality time with teachers, small classrooms, the option for one-on-one support that cuts down on behavioral issues — all ensure that learning is going on in the classroom. But children having access to nutritional meals during their school day is just as important to a child’s learning.

“Good nutrition is just as important to a child’s success as anything taught int the classroom,” said Sarah Hodges, public information officer with Beaufort County Schools.

“This provides focus endurance and helps their wellbeing, giving them the tools they need to learn.”

According to USDA’S Food and Nutrition Services, with the University of Mississippi’s National Food Service Management Institute, poorly nourished children have more problems fighting infections, may be sick more often, miss more school and fail to keep up with classmates. Under-nutrition, in general, results in decreased activity levels, decreased social interactions, decreased curiosity and decreased cognitive functioning.

In 2012, more than 31.6 million children each day got their lunches through the National School Lunch Program, according to the USDA website. In Beaufort County, during the 2013-14 school year, 4,256 children received free lunches, while 475 students qualified for reduced lunches.

School officials reach out to families by sending out applications for free or reduced lunches by mail to each student family, but Hodges said she believes some parents are wary of giving the school some personal information. She stressed that

information given to BCS through free and reduced lunch applications is not shared with any other agency.

“The only reason we’re collecting this is to benefit your child,” Hodges said. “We have no interest in it other than to qualify your child for the help that they may need.”

According to the state public schools website for both the State Board of Education and the Department of Public Instruction, during the 2013-14 school year (the most recent year for which data is available), the number of students in Beaufort County in need of free/ reduced lunch was at 67 percent, with all students at S.W. Snowden Elementary School in Aurora and Beaufort County Ed Tech Center in Washington qualifying. Eastern Elementary School came in a close second at 94.6 percent, or 577 of 610 students, qualifying. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Bath Elementary School had the lowest number of students participating, at 35 percent of the school’s population.

“Sixty-seven percent of our students

receive free or reduced meals. We believe many more would qualify if the paperwork is submitted,” Hodges said.

Statewide, the number of students qualifying for Beaufort County Schools free/reduced lunches falls in the middle: Camden, Currituck and Wake counties create the lower end of the spectrum with 34, 38 and 37 percent, respectively, while Bertie, Halifax, Northampton and Vance counties — all with over 90 percent of students participating in free/reduced lunches — frame the upper end. Neighboring Pitt and Craven counties schools are in the upper 50 to lower 60 range; while 85 percent of Hyde and Washington counties students qualify.

Hodges encouraged families who believe they may qualify for free/ reduced lunches to pick up an application at the BCS Child Nutrition Office at 1010 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington — Child Nutrition is located in the trailer on those grounds.

Applications can also be found on the Beaufort County Schools website at www.beaufort.k12.nc.us.

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SCHOOL DRESS CODE From Beaufort County Schools Board of Education Policy Manual PANTS, SKIRTS, SHORTS, JUMPERS, DRESSES, SKORTS, CAPRIS XX  Pants may be any color XX  Garments cannot be shorter than 3 inches

above the knee.

XX  Overalls and coveralls are prohibited.

XX  Approved shirt or top is required when wearing a jumper.

XX  Form fitting spandex material, nylon, and athletic pants/shorts of any kind including sweat pants are prohibited.

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

SHOES XX  Some type of footwear must be worn

at all times.

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

XX  No spike heels or bedroom shoes.

SHIRTS XX  Shirts may be any color and do not re-

quire a collar.

XX  Shirts may be long or short sleeve.

XX  Sleeveless shirts are not permitted.

XX  Form fitting spandex material and nylon are prohibited.

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

New dress code eliminates requirement for collared shirts

By CAROLINE HUDSON Washington Daily News

As Beaufort County students get ready to go back to school, there’s a long to-do list to go along with it: buying school supplies, meeting new teachers, figuring out class schedules and learning bus route changes, among others.

But the county is hoping that finding the perfect back-to-school outfit will be one of the less stressful items on the list.

Beaufort County Schools has relaxed its dress code again this year, following a continued trend of less strict and simpler dress code policies over the last several years.

The latest revision of the dress code is tailored to be short, simple and easy to understand — a direct contrast to the pages-long regulations

of years past.

The biggest change comes with no longer requiring students to wear collared shirts, and the idea for this change was posed to the Board of Education by parents and administrators.

The new code also states that athletic pants or shorts, including sweat pants, are not permitted, and the “other approved tops” section has been eliminated.

Some of the other rules include: garments can be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee, no oversized, undersized or skintight clothing, no sleeveless shirts, no spandex or nylon shirts and no flip-flops for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

In an interview earlier this summer, Sarah Hodges, public information officer for Beaufort County Schools, said changes to the dress

WELCOME BACK

Dear BCS students and families, Welcome to the 2015-16 academic year. We are excited that you are a part of our system. If you were with us last year, we would like to welcome you back, and if you are new to BCS, we want to welcome you to our system. Beaufort County Schools works to ensure that all students are given opportunities to achieve to their highest levels. Our efforts, combined with the efforts of the students and their families, and along with partnerships outside of our school system, are to provide opportunities for growth and development of our students.

We cherish and depend upon the support received from parents/guardians and other supporters of our students, faculty and schools. We thank you in advance for what you will to do to help us.

We believe that keys to a successful year include: a safe learning environment, commitment from students and adults, authentic engagement throughout the

academic year and communication.

We are excited as we begin the new academic year. We will be launching a new strategic planning initiative, which will include opportunities for you to tell us what you want from your school system.

Your ideas are important to us, and we want our future work to be guided by our communities.

As we prepare for the first day of school for the 2015-16 academic year, we hope that this school year will be the best one yet. Our hope is that the promises and expectations that exist at the beginning of the school year will be realized as the year unfolds.

We thank you for choosing to be a part of the Beaufort County School system, and we look forward to a great school year.

Respectfully, Dr. Don Phipps Superintendent, Beaufort County Schools

BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS 2015-2016 CALENDAR XX Aug. 25: 1st day of school for students XX Sept 7: Labor Day—student and staff holiday XX Sept. 28: Teacher workday (students out) XX Oct. 28: End of 9 weeks; regular student day XX Oct. 30: Required teacher workday XX Nov. 11: Veterans Day—student and staff holiday XX Nov. 25: Teacher workday (students out) XX Nov. 26-27: Thanksgiving holiday (students

and staff out) XX Dec. 18: Early release for students XX Dec. 21-31: Christmas break (students out) XX Dec. 21, 22, 28-31: Annual leave for staff XX Dec. 23-25: Holiday XX Jan. 1: New Years Day—student and staff holiday XX Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Holiday—students and staff holiday

XX Jan. 21: End of 9 weeks; regular student day XX Jan. 22: Required teacher workday XX Jan. 25: 2nd semester XX Feb. 15: Required teacher workday XX March 25: Teacher workday (students out) XX March 28: Easter holiday (staff and stu-

dents out) XX March 29-31: Spring Break annual leave for staff XX April 1: Spring Break annual leave for staff XX April 5: End of nine weeks; regular student day XX April 29: Teacher workday (students out) XX May 30: Memorial Day (staff and students out) XX June 9: Last day of school; early release for students XX June 10: Required teacher workday XX June 13-14: Teacher workdays

code are made with the intent to maintain students’ appropriateness while at school, and the allowance of non-collared shirts should make it easier for parents to shop for school clothes.

“We want the parents to see this as an example that we do hear them,” Hodges said.

Superintendent Don Phipps said the board continually reviews the dress code and makes sure it is up-todate for the current school year.

“We’ve tweaked it over the years in several different ways,” Phipps said in an earlier interview. “I don’t feel like there will be any issues.”

A copy of the new dress code is included here in the Back to School guide and can also be found by visiting Beaufort County Schools’ website at www. beaufort.k12.nc.us and selecting the dress code banner on the home page.

COATS XX  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.

Adopted: August 16, 2011 Revised: June 18, 2013; May 26, 2015

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BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS BATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Brian Swain

110 S. King St., Bath 252-923-3251 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Maroon and White School Mascot: Pirates

OPEN HOUSE

Aug. 24, 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for all grades.

SUPPLY LISTS KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST XX Book bag XX 1 package of No. 2 pencils XX 1 package of three pink bar erasers XX 6 glue sticks XX 2 boxes of 8-count fat crayons XX 1 pencil box XX Fiskars blunt scissors XX Plastic folder with prongs (ex. Mead

5 Star) XX Three-ring zipper pencil pouch XX Primary journal stage 3 (Lines on bottom, space for picture on top) XX 1 single-subject spiral-bound notebook XX 1 box of tissues XX 1 container of Lysol or Clorox Wipes XX 1 package of small expo markers

1ST GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 3 single subject wide-ruled notebooks XX Children’s scissors (blunt/round ends) XX Pencils with erasers No. 2 (no me-

chanical or push-up tips) XX Erasers (one pack that fits on top of pencils) XX Tissues XX Clorox Wipes XX Package of Glue Sticks XX 1 plastic two-pocket folder XX Crayons (8 color) XX Snapshots/pictures to use in class XX Backpack/book bag (no wheels) XX Earbuds

2ND GRADE SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST XX 1-inch binder with clear cover (sleeve),

no trapper keepers XX 2 spiral-bound one subject notebooks XX 1 box 16-count crayons XX Pencils (three per day), no push-ups or mechanical pencils

XX 2 red ink pens XX 1 highlighter XX 3 glue sticks XX Scissors XX Zippered pouch or pencil box that will

fit inside desk XX 3 sturdy laminated folders XX Book bag — large enough to hold binder, no wheels XX Tissues (one box in August, one box in January) XX Hand sanitizer XX Paper towels XX Clorox wipes

XX 1 set of multiplication cards (to keep

6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

at home) XX Book bag (no wheels) XX Student thesaurus XX Scissors

XX 1 three-ring binder (2-inch) with di-

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST General Supplies XX 2 packs of No. 2 pencils (no mechani-

wide-ruled XX No. 2 pencils, crayons XX Clorox Wipes XX Composition book (homework) XX Paper towels XX Scissors XX Homework folder

cal pencils) XX 3 red pens XX 3 highlighters XX 1 pack of colored pencils XX 1 pack of markers XX 9 glue sticks (used frequently with interactive curriculum) XX Scissors XX Pencil box XX 3 packs of loose-leaf paper to be kept in your homeroom classroom XX 1 subject notebook for homework journal XX 2 boxes of tissues XX 2 packages of Clorox Wipes XX 1 roll of paper towels

4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

Language Arts

XX 2-inch, 3-ring notebook with side pock-

XX 1 three-subject notebook XX 2 Mead composition notebooks XX 3 packs of 3x5 index cards XX 1 red plastic folder with brads

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST XXLarge box of Kleenex XX 4 packages loose-leaf notebook paper,

ets or a Trapper Keeper XX 2 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper (wide-ruled) XX 1 zippered pencil pouch XX 2 packs of No. 2 pencils with erasers (no mechanical or push tips) XX 1 pack of colored pencils XX 1 pack of the skinny dry erase markers XX 3 journal-style composition notebooks XX (not spiral or wire edge style) XX 1 two-pocket portfolio folder with holes XX 1 subject spiral notebook with holes XX 2 boxes of tissues and one roll of paper towels

Math XX 2-subject spiral notebook XX 2 skinny expo markers XX 1 green plastic folder with brads

viders XX One floppy drive (1/2 or 1 inch) XX Notebook paper — four packs XX Pens XX Pencils XX Colored pencils or markers XX 4x6 notecards (four packs) XX Kleenex (three boxes) XX One dry-erase marker (thin or broad tip)

7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Language Arts XX 3 two-pocket folders (no prongs) XX Loose-leaf paper XX 100-count package of 3x5 notecards XX Red or blue ink pens for checking XX Pencils XX Highlighters XX 1 box tissues

Math XX 1 three-ring binder (1 to 2 inches) XX Accordion file folder XX Loose-leaf paper XX Pens (any color but black for check-

ing papers) XX Colored pencils XX Any calculator that will compute fractions/mixed numbers and simplify XX Box of tissues XX Clorox Wipes

8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST For use in ALL classes:

Science and Social Studies

XX College-ruled loose-leaf notebook

XX 2 plastic folders with pockets and

paper XX Pencils XX Colored pencils XX Highlighters

brads(one yellow, one red) XX 1 blue plastic folder with brads

XX Hand-held pencil sharpener XX Disinfectant wipes XX Tissues XX Pens XX*one small notebook to record all

homework assignments*

Social Studies XX 1.5-inch three-ring binder

Science XX 1.5-inch three-ring binder XX Subject dividers with tabs (only need

three of the tabs) XX Paper towels (for use in Science lab work)

Math XX 9.75”x7.5” composition journals (for

notes/daily warm-ups) XX 4 AAA batteries (for graphing calculator) XX Graphing calculator (optional): Texas Instrument TI-84 Plus (This calculator will be used in all highschool math courses) If you choose not to purchase a calculator, BES will loan/assign one to you.

Language Arts XX 9.75”x7.5” composition journals (for

notes/daily warm-ups)

Computer Class (ALL items stay in computer room 601) XX 1.5-inch three-ring binder (CLEARVIEWblack) *May re-use your 7th-grade binder XX Pencil pouch for a three-ring binder XX Ear buds (must remain in pouch in classroom 601) XX 1 pack No. 2 pencils (not mechanical) XX Markers and glue stick

CHOCOWINITY PRIMARY SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

PRINCIPAL

OPEN HOUSE

606 Gray Road, Chocowinity 252-946-3881 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Sky Blue School Mascot: Indian Braves

Alicia Vosburgh

Aug. 20, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for all grades.

SUPPLY LISTS KINDERGARTEN This is a generic grade level supply list.

Please keep in mind that a child’s teacher may add additional items to this list.

XX Bookbag (no rolling bookbags) XX Three boxes of Crayons (only eight

basic colors) XX 1 pack of glue sticks XX 1 pair of headphones to use in the computer lab XX 1 boxes of yellow No. 2 pencils (No decorative pencils or mechanical pencils) XX 1 pack of beginners’ pencils (pencils that are larger around, usually black or yellow) XX 2 packs of handheld, pink erasers XX 2 double-pocket, plastic threepronged folder XX 2 double-pocket, plastic folders XX 1 hard cover (black & white, marbled) composition book XX 1 pair of scissors (Fiskars are the best brand for little hands) XX 1 roll of paper towels XX 4 boxes of Kleenex XX 2 containers of Clorox disinfecting wipes XX 1 box of dry erase markers XX 1 clipboard XX 1 bottle of hand sanitizer

Wish List: XX 3M command hooks XX Baby wipes XX Clorox Wipes XX Printable address labels (Avery 5160)

XX Cardstock paper XX Velcro strips, dots or tape XX Magnetic tape or dots XX Dry erase markers (large and small

last names are written on all of their belongings.

pointed markers) XX Goo-be-gone (on the cleaning aisle) XX Wal-Mart, I-Tunes, Barnes & Nobles gift cards for school supplies, books and apps

XX 48 pencils (regular, wooden No. 2

1ST GRADE SUPPLY LIST This is a YEARLY generic supply list.

Please keep in mind that your child’s teacher may add additional items to this list. See you in first grade.

XX Bookbag (no rolling bookbags) XX 1 three-ring binder one-inch XX 2 boxes of 24 crayons XX 2 packs of plain wood pencils XX 1 pack of pencil tip erasers XX 2 zippered, three-ring binder pencil

pouches (no boxes please) XX 4 double-pocket, plastic folders XX 2 rolls of paper towels XX 2 boxes of Kleenex XX 2 packs of wide-rule notebook paper XX 2 one-subject spiral notebooks XX 1 pair of scissors XX 1 pair of headphones (for use in computer lab) XX 4 glue sticks XX 1 bottle of hand sanitizer XX 1 container of Clorox disinfecting wipes Note: It would be very helpful for parents to make sure a child’s first and

2ND GRADE SUPPLY LIST pencils, not mechanical pencils) XX 1 pair of scissors XX 10 glue sticks XX 3 packs of notebook paper (regular ruled, not college ruled) XX 1 sturdy, red, plastic pocket folder with prongs XX 1 sturdy, blue, plastic pocket folder with prongs XX 2 boxes of 16 crayons XX 1 pack (12 or more) of red, blue or black pens XX 1 zippered pencil pouches (no boxes) XX 1 spiral-bound notebooks (single, 70 pages) XX 1 half-inch, sturdy, three-ring binder with clear outer sleeve (any color) XX 1 roll of paper towels XX 4 large boxes of Kleenex XX Clorox Wipes XX 12 oz. bottle of hand sanitizer XX 2 packs of eraser tops XX 2 packs of fine-tip dry erase markers XX 1 pair of headphones for personal use in computer lab XX 5 pack of plastic tab dividers with pockets XX 1 pack of sheet protectors XX 1 pack of yellow highlighters XX 2 marbled composition notebooks XX Wish List: snack-, sandwich-, quart-

or gallon-sized Ziploc bags, additional hand sanitizer, extra Clorox Wipes, candy Note: Pencils, glue sticks, notebook paper, dry erase markers and pens do not need to be labeled. They are used as community supplies throughout the year.

Please do not purchase rolling book bags, large three-ring binders, organizational notebooks or pencil boxes. We do not have enough space for these items.

items at the end of the year. Also, please do not buy larger than one-inch, threering binders, organizational notebooks or pencil boxes. They are too large for our desks. Please be prepared to replenish as necessary. No rolling book bags, please.

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST

apps for class) XX Colored file folders XX Playground toys (soccer ball, kickball, jump rope, etc.)

XX Earphones (available at Dollar Stores) XX 2 one-inch, three-ring binders with

clear outer sleeve (leave one at home) XX 3 sturdy plastic pocket folders XX 3 packs of loose-leaf notebook filler paper (regular ruled, not college ruled) XX 2 spiral-bound, one-subject notebooks XX Lots of pencils (regular, wooden, No. 2 pencils, not mechanical pencils) XX Checking pens XX 1 pack of Expo dry erase markers XX Highlighters XX Eraser tops XX 1 small (eight-pack) box of crayons XX 2 zippered pencil bags/pouches (with three ring holes) XX 3 boxes of tissues XX 1 roll of paper towels XX Hand sanitizer XX Clorox wipes Note: Send all supplies to school unless otherwise stated — we will store them in our classrooms and return any unused

Mrs. Davis’s Wish List XX Wrapped candy XX Extra community snacks XX Extra Clorox Wipes XX iTunes gift card (for purchase of iPad

4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 3 sturdy, two-pocket folders* XX 2 one-subject notebooks XX 1 three-ring binder XX 1 zipper pencil pouch for binder XX 1 pack of dry erase markers* XX 2 or more boxes of facial tissues* XX 3 or more packs of wide-ruled loose

leaf notebook paper* XX Lots of No. 2 pencils* XX 1 set of personal headphones XX 1 box of crayons or colored pencils Note: *These items will need to be replenished throughout the year

Wish list: XX Packs of white copy paper XX Packs of colored copy paper XX Bottles of hand sanitizer with pump XX Clorox wipes

EASTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION 947 Hudnell St, Washington 252-946-1611 Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

School Colors: Royal Blue and White School Mascot: Beavers

PRINCIPAL

OPEN HOUSE

Melissa Dana

Pre-kindergarten Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kindergarten Aug. 21, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

First Grade Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SUPPLY LISTS PRE-K SUPPLIES XX 2 boxes tissue XX 3 rolls paper towels XX 1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags XX 1 box quart-size Ziploc bags XX 1 bottle liquid GOLD DIAL soap XX 1 large book bag (no wheels) XX 1 box anti-bacterial hand wipes XX 1 set complete change of uniform XX Clothing (including socks and under-

wear to be kept at school)

KINDERGARTEN XX 1 box primary (fat) Crayola crayons

8-count XX 1 pack classic colored wide-tip (washable) markers XX 1 pair scissors (blunt tip) XX 8 – 10 glue sticks XX 1 pencil box

XX 1 pack fat pencils (No mechanical or

push tips) XX 2 jumbo erasers XX 1 box Kleenex tissue XX 1 bottle hand sanitizer XX 1 box Clorox wipes XX 2 rolls paper towels XX 1 pair headphones XX 1 large book bag (no wheels) XX 2 Ziploc bags (large and small)

1ST GRADE XX 1 pack pencils (no mechanical or

push tips) XX 1 box crayons 16-count XX 1 pair Fiskar scissors XX 2 packs glue sticks XX 1 pack erasers XX 2 plastic folders with two inside pockets

XX 1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags XX 1 roll of paper towels XX 1 box tissue XX 1 large book bag (no wheels) XX 1 box anti-bacterial wipes XX 1 pair personal headphones for com-

puter (no in-ear or earbuds) XX 1 pack dry erase markers XX 1 pack regular markers XX 2 marbled composition books

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JOHN COTTEN TAYLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Bubs Carson

910 Tarboro St., Washington 252-946-3350 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

School Colors: Red and White School Mascot: Tigers

OPEN HOUSE Aug. 20, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Parents may choose one of the two available times for John Cotten Tayloe Elementary School’s Back to School open house

SUPPLY LISTS 2ND GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX Pencils with erasers XX Crayons (box of 24 or less) XX 5 composition notebooks (marble,

non-spiral) XX 3 folders with pockets (plastic) XX Scissors XX 4-pack of glue sticks XX 2 packs of notebook paper XX Book bag (no rolling book bags) XX Box of Ziploc bags (snack-, quart- or gallon-size)

XX 2 boxes of tissues XX 2 containers of Clorox wipes XX Paper towels XX Dry erase markers

Note: Please do not send Trapper Keepers, notebooks or pencil boxes. There is not enough room to store them in student desks.

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX Loose-leaf notebook paper (wide rule) XX No. 2 pencils (no lead/mechanical

pencils)

XX Pencil-top erasers XX Scissors (Fiskars, if possible) XX 1 box of crayons (24 count) XX Color pencils (optional) XX Glue sticks XX 2 folders with pockets XX 4 woven composition books (marbled

school) XX $12 for field trip Note: Please do not send Trapper Keepers, pencil boxes or markers. There is not enough room to store them in students’ desks.

black and white, no wire) XX 3x5 index cards XX Book bag (without rollers) XX $5 for Elementary Planner and Communications folder (pre-ordered through

XX Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer XX Clorox wipes XX Facial tissues (any brand) XX Paper towels XX Expo markers

Wish list:

XX Box of Ziploc bags (any size: sandwich-,

quart-, gallon- or two-gallon-size) XX Wrapped candy* (Jolly Ranchers, peppermint, Crème Savers, Starbursts, etc.)

XX Treasure box items (pens, pencils, Happy Meal toys, small notepads, stickers, small individual bags of Fruit Snacks and Roll-Ups, etc.)

Notes: *These items will be used as rewards for student achievement. Check for items at home before purchasing new items. Some teachers may ask for additional supplies.

JOHN SMALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION 4103 N. Market St. Ext., Washington 252-946-3941 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Light Blue and White School Mascot: Soaring Eagles

PRINCIPAL

OPEN HOUSE

Betty Jane Green

John Small Elementary School Open House Aug. 21, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., for all grades.

SUPPLY LISTS 4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX Headphones XX Notebook paper (wide rule) XX Pencils XX Pencil pouch (no pencil box please) XX Colored pencils or crayons (small box) XX Glue sticks XX Scissors XX Highlighters XX (Please, no large binders, no 3-inch

binder) XX 5-subject notebook with pockets (for

Language Arts) XX 3-subject spiral notebook (for Math) XX 2 journal-sized composition notebook (Math/LA) XX 3- vinyl folders with pockets (these hold up better and will last all year) XX Tissues (two boxes per student) XX Dry erase markers

XX Hand sanitizer XX Ziploc bags (any size) XX Sticky notes XX Small index cards XX Candy

Wish List

(one for each class) XX 2 packs of pencils XX 2 packs of fine tip dry erase (EXPO) markers (one for each class)

XX Clorox wipes XX Pack of copy paper XX Paper towels

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 2 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper

XX A pack of crayons XX A pair of scissors XX 2 glue sticks XX 1 pair of earbuds XX 1 pack of eraser caps XX 25-pack of page protectors XX 2 yellow highlighters XX Pocket pencil sharpener with cover XX 2 packs of index cards XX 2 marbled composition notebooks

(ELA/Social Studies) *Teachers may request additional supplies when school starts

(Math/Science) XX 4 marbled composition notebooks

gallon) XX Individually wrapped candy

Wish List XX Box of tissues XX Clorox wipes XX Paper towels XX Hand sanitizer XX Pack of copy paper XX Ziploc bags (all sizes, especially

NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION 21000 U.S. Highway 264 East, Pinetown 252-943-6545 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Columbia Blue, Navy Blue and White School Mascot: Cougars PRE-K SUPPLY LIST XX Large bookbag (no wheels) XX 2 containers Clorox Wipes XX 4 rolls paper towels XX 1 box Kleenex XX 8 glue sticks XX 1 box bath size (3 oz.) Dixie cups XX 1 package washable markers XX Ziploc bags (sandwich and gallon size) XX 1 package Magic Erasers XX Small blanket or beach towel (for

nap-we provide cots) XX $6 to cover the cost of Scholastic Weekly Readers

KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST XX2 packs 8 crayons (large) XX 1 box each of zipper-seal bags (quart

and gallon) XX 2 rolls paper towels XX 1 box baby wipes XX 1 box tissues XX 1 set headphones XX 8 big glue sticks XX 1 container of Clorox wipes

1ST GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 12 pencils (please, only send yellow

pencils) XX Erasers XX Scissors XX Zippered pencil bag XX Crayons (two packages) XX 6 glue sticks XX 1 pad of first-grade ruled paper XX 4 two-pocket plastic folders (no prongs) XX 3 single-subject wide rule spiral notebooks XX Bookbag (no wheels) XX Headphones XX 1 box gallon-size bags XX 2 boxes of tissues XX 2 rolls of paper towels XX Baby wipes (girls only) XX Disinfectant wipes (boys only) XX 1 package plain white copy paper XX 1 bottle hand sanitizer XX 1 three-ring binder, half-inch size

2ND GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX Bookbag (please, no bookbags with

wheels) XX 2 one-inch three-ring notebook with clear outside sleeves XX 4 dozen No. 2 pencils yellow wooden pencils (no mechanical pencils or pencil sharpeners) XX 1 small plastic pencil box or pouch to keep in desk XX Crayons (no more than 24) XX Scissors XX 6 glue sticks XX 4 packages of wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper XX 2 single-subject spiral-wire wide rule notebooks XX 2 pocket folders without prongs XX 1 ream of white copy paper XX 2 highlighters (any color) XX 3 boxes of tissues

PRINCIPAL

OPEN HOUSE

Mark Clinkscales

Aug. 20, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for all grades.

SUPPLY LISTS XX 3 rolls of paper towels XX 1 box of snack-size Ziploc type bags

(boys only) XX 1 box of quart-size Ziploc type bags (girls only) XX Anti-bacterial wipes or regular wipes XX 1 can of disinfectant spray XX Hand sanitizer

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST For pencil bags: XX 1 pack of dry erase markers XX 2 boxes of (16- or 24-count) Crayola

crayons (no colored pencils or markers) XX 2 packs or more of pencils (Ticonderoga or disposable Bic lead “clicker” pencils requested—not refillable lead) XX Package of erasers (pencil toppers) XX 2 pencil bags XX 4 glue sticks XX Scissors

For binders: XX 2 one-inch, three-ring binders with

clear plastic cover (write your child’s name on the front) XX 1 pack of five-tab dividers for threering binder XX 3 packs of loose-leaf notebook paper (5-star brand requested) XX 4 plastic folders with pockets and holes (labeled with child’s name and individually “Homework,” “Classwork,” “Weekly Work,” with a fourth one left blank) XX 2 packs of copy paper

XX 4 tennis balls for the chairs (Braddy’s

XX *$7 for weekly magazines (each se-

room only) XX Dry erase markers (any color but pastels) (Hudnell and Duckwall only) XX Ziploc bags (quart-sized) XX 2 pieces of felt to cut for the chair and desk legs-any color (Duckwall only)

mester) Please note: We may periodically throughout the year ask for refills for the homeroom supplies. Please send supplies in on the first day of school in a labeled bag.

Specialists may require additional school supplies after school begins. Stay stocked up on pencils and paper through the year.

Items you may want to consider, but are not mandatory: personal mini-pencil sharpener, personal mini stapler and markers. We do not have a preference for regular or lead pencils, however, you are responsible for having extra lead — we do not have that in the supply here at school. * The bare minimum that a child will need.

We understand that times are tough.

General Supplies XX 2 packs of No. 2 pencils XX Pencil-top erasers XX Large zippered pencil bag (no boxes) XX Pack of colored pencils/crayons (24

count) XX 1 pencil sharpener with a cover (Duckwall/Hudnell only) XX Scissors XX Highlighters XX Glue sticks

Language Arts XX 1 one-subject spiral notebooks XX 2 folders with pockets and brads XX Index cards

Math XX 1 spiral notebook XX 2 folders with pockets XX Red checking pens or pencils

Science/Social Studies/ Health XX 1 plastic folder with pockets XX $7 for Social Studies curriculum weekly

newspaper

For desk/locker: XX 3 composition notebooks (label all

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

three with child’s name and individually “Reading,” “Math” and “Writing”) XX 1 regular-sized clipboard (Rayburn/ Wallace classes only) XX Headphones for computer use (inside plastic bag labeled with your child’s name)

XX Homeroom supplies: XX *1 folder for homework, labeled

Housekeeping Supplies: XX 2 boxes of Ziploc bags (1 gallon, 1 quart

or sandwich) XX 2 boxes of tissues XX 3 cans of Clorox wipes XX 2 rolls of paper towels XX Bottle of hand sanitizer Please note we may ask periodically throughout the year for refills for the supplies your child runs out of.

Please send supplies in on the first day of school in the tow labeled pencil bags (labeled with your child’s name), already out of packaging, read to use. Place the binder supplies insider the three-ring binder.

Wish list items include construction paper, children’s books for classroom library and candy for classroom rewards.

4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST For homeroom XX 1 box of tissue XX 1 roll of paper towels XX 3 packs of copy paper XX 2 packs of notebook paper XX 1 Clorox wipes XX 1 Germ-X (hand sanitizer) (Duckwall’s

room only)

“Homework” XX *2 containers of disinfecting wipes XX 1 bottle of hand sanitizer XX *2 rolls of paper towels XX *2 boxes of tissues XX *Supply of pencils/erasers XX English/Language Arts XX *Loose-leaf notebook paper XX 1 ream of white copy paper XX Highlighters of any color XX 1 box of 24 crayons XX 1 pack of red pens XX *1 one-inch binders

Math XX *2 composition notebooks, one lined,

one gridded XX 1 pack of red graphing pencils (lead is red) XX 1 pack of white copy paper for AM XX *1 pocket folder, labeled “AM” XX *1 pack of expo markers XX 1 pair of safety scissors XX 1 bottle white glue XX 1 large eraser

Science/Social Studies XX *2 lined composition notebooks XX 1 pack of expo markers XX 1 box of plastic baggies (for experi-

ments) XX *1 two-inch, three-ring binder XX *1 pack of eight dividers XX *Loose-leaf notebook paper XX 1 pack of index cards

6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST For use in all classes XX Straight edge notebook paper (All

homework is to be turned in on straight edge notebook paper) XX Mechanical pencils and lead, lead is not provided by the teachers. (If you choose to buy regular wooden pencils, you will need to purchase handheld pencil sharpeners with covers — we do not have sharpeners in our rooms that work.)

XX 1 pack of red pens XX 3 packs colored pencils or Crayola Twistables XX 6 non-spiral, 100-page composition notebooks — to be used as notebooks for all core classes XX 2 two-inch, three-ring binders (color of choice) XX 8 two-pocket homework folders with holes, no prongs XX 1 pack of 3x5 index cards XX 3 boxes of tissues XX 1 roll of paper towels All book bags must be small enough to fit in their lockers, no wheels. Book bags/ purses/gym bags will not be allowed in the classrooms. Please purchase only the items listed to prevent over spending. Pencils, paper and folders will need to be replenished as the school year progresses. 6th graders will not use any spiral notebooks in the core classes.

If you would like to help us keep our environment clean, healthy and running smoothly please supply the following: XX 1 container of antibacterial wipes XX 1 pack of computer paper XX 1 bottle of hand sanitizer XX 1 can of disinfectant spray

7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Homeroom supplies XX 3 boxes of Kleenex XX 2 bottles of regular 409 or Clorox

wipes XX 1 can of tennis balls (four to six tennis balls per student) XX 2 rolls of paper towels

used for more than one class if it is kept neat and holds all materials. Otherwise, separate binders are required.

XX Three-ring, hard cover binders in different colors: XX 1 red, two-inch binder for Social Studies/Science XX 1 blue, one-inch binder for Language Arts (will hold two workbooks) XX 1 black, one-inch binder for math (regular or pre-algebra) XX 1 paid of headphones in a Ziploc bag, labeled with student name (both bag and headphones) XX 1 zipper pencil bag to use in all classes

Language Arts XX Loose-leaf paper XX Pencils XX Color pencils XX Tabs—colored tab dividers (five pages

in a pack) XX Composition journal (9 x 7 inches, not spiral, pages are sewn in) XX Highlighters

Math: Mrs. Woolard XX Ruler and calculator for home use XX Loose-leaf notebook paper XX Pencils XX Color pencils XX 2 pocket folders (one for AM and one

for homework) XX One-subject spiral-bound composition book XX 1 four-pack of AAA batteries

Social Studies/Science: Mrs. Halsey and Mrs. RuarkWilliams XX (will use the same notebook, switch

at semester if in good condition) XX Tabs—color tab dividers (five pages in a pack) XX Pencils XX Color pencils XX Red pens XX Highlighters

Social Studies/Science: Ms. Leathers XX Pencils XX Regular wide rule paper XX Color pencils XX Red pens

Pre-Algebra: Mrs. Melanie Simmons XX Two-inch binder (any color) XX 1 pocket folder for AM XX Tabs (five pages in a pack) XX Pencils XX Notebook and graph paper XX 1 four-pack of AAA batteries

Health and Physical Education Classes: Coach Woolard XX One subject notebook (70 pages) XX Proper footwear, T-shirts, shorts or

Subject supplies XX A Trapper Keeper-style binder can be

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jogging pants for PE classes XX Personal hygiene items (deodorant, body spray or powder)

Computer Class: Mrs. Roberson XX USB flash drive (1 GB) XX Spiral notebook XX Pencils XX Box of Kleenex

Art Class: Mrs. Kathy Brinn XX One-subject, spiral notebook

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XX Wooden pencils (no mechanical,

please) XX Eraser (big pink one)

Music Class: Mrs. Dawn Wilson XX One-subject spiral notebook XX Pencils (no mechanical please) XX Highlighters

Band Supplies: Mrs. Jennifer Hutson

XX Notebook paper XX Approved band/model instrument

and supplies XX Band method book

8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 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:

XX 1 half-inch, three-ring binder (separate

XX 1 USB-flash drive *required (available

from other classes) XX 20-plus sheet protectors (not the shiny type) XX Pencils

at Wal-Mart and other stores for less than $10/ used for saving projects, papers, and research on computers) XX 1 three-ring binder

www.TheWashingtonDailyNews.com XX 1 package of five-color index tabs XX 5 one-subject spiral notebooks XX 2 two-pocket folders XX 500 sheets loose-leaf notebook paper,

not college ruled XX Graph paper XX No. 2 pencils. If you choose to purchase mechanical pencils, remember that we do not supply lead for these pencils.

XX Red pens XX 1 package of colored pencils XX Highlighters XX 1 bottle of Washable Tempera paint (any color found in craft section at Wal-mart) XX Sharpie black marker, fine point XX Zippered pencil case Please note: 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. Please save any old magazines relating to North Carolina: Our State, Wildlife of NC, Carolina Country, Eastern NC, Tideland EMC, also save any travel brochures from tourist places in NC.

Other supplies Please help us keep a clean environment by supplying the following. If everyone contributes we will be on our way to a healthy school year.

XX 2 boxes of Kleenex XX 1 roll paper towels XX 1 container of antibacterial wipes XX Hand sanitizer

S.W. SNOWDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

PRINCIPAL

OPEN HOUSE

693 N. Seventh St., Aurora 252-322-5351 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Black and Gold School Mascot: Trojans

Catherine Tahaney

Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., for all grades.

Meet Principal Catherine Tahaney What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

Principal of Atlantic Elementary, Carteret County Schools.

Atlantic, North Carolina How long have you been teaching/in education?

I began working in education in 1986 as an elementary school teacher in Houston, Texas. Since then, I have worked

in Carteret County at Newport Elementary as a teacher and assistant principal at Bogue Sound and Beaufort Elementary School. Most recently, I served as a principal for six years at a Pre-K–eighth grade school, Atlantic Elementary School.

Where did you attend college?

Ohio State University, Louisiana State University and East

Carolina University. (My husband is a professor at ECU so he said to say that the last school was my favorite college of all.)

Why did you take the administrative path in education?

I’ve always enjoyed a broad range of leadership roles as a teacher. During my early years in North Carolina schools, I came to identify and appreciate principals who were ener-

gized, deeply connected to their school communities and were effective instructional leaders.

It soon became clear to me that quality leadership grows from actual hands-on experiences in teaching. I believe that this connection made administration especially attractive. For me, it is an opportunity to make a difference for a broad range of children, staff and parents, beyond one set of classroom

walls.

in administration and curriculum from East Carolina University.

to assist and empower teachers.

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

My assistant principal, Cassie Moore, and I have already begun building new partnerships within the S.W. Snowden School community. We look forward to channeling this energy into quality learning opportunities for our students, staff and parents.

Meet Assistant Principal Cassie Moore What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

My previous assignment was at John Cotten Tayloe School as a second-grade teacher.

CASSIE MOORE

How long have you been teaching/in education?

I’ve been in education for 30 years.

Where did you attend college?

I received a bachelor’s degree in political science from North Carolina Central University and a master’s degree

Why did you take the administrative path in education?

I took the administrative path to reach and help educate a larger body of students and

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

I am most excited about meeting the staff and students of S. W. Snowden and beginning our new journey.

SUPPLY LISTS GENERAL SUPPLIES XX Notebook paper XX 2 pocket folders with prongs XX Pens (blue or black) XX No. 2 pencils XX Crayons (24-count boxes) XX Composition books XX Pack of 5x8 index cards XX Student headphones XX TI 84 graphing calculators XX Glue sticks XX Child-size scissors

Wish list for classrooms XX Boxes of facial tissues XX Clorox wipes XX Large bottles of hand sanitizer with

pump XX Ziploc bags (any size) XX Dry erase markers (any color) XX Disinfectant spray

PRE-K SUPPLY LIST XX Labeled change of clothes: shirt, pants,

underwear and socks XX 1 box of large primary crayons (eight per box) XX 2 primary pencils (fat pencils) XX 1 plastic pencil/crayon box XX 2 pocket folders XX Book bag (standard size, no wheels

please) XX Wish list: XX 2 large boxes of facial tissues XX 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags XX 1 tub of disinfecting wipes (Lysol type, not Germ-X) XX 1 tub of baby wipes XX 1 large roll of paper towels

KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST XX Labeled change of clothes: shirt, pants,

underwear and socks XX 1 box of large primary crayons (eight per box) XX 2 primary pencils (fat pencils) XX 2 rectangular pink erasers XX 1 dozen of No. 2 pencils XX 1 24-count box of crayons XX Headphones or earbuds for use on the computer

XX 4 folders, two pockets, three clasps

down center, any colors XX 3 pack of notebook paper XX 2 marbled composition notebooks XX 3 pack of glue sticks

Classroom XX Baby wipes XX Clorox wipes XX Lysol spray XX Box of tissues XX Hand sanitizer (bottles with pump for

classroom use)

2ND GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 3 packs of notebook paper XX 2 pocket folders XX 3 dozen pencils XX 2 marbled composition books XX 1 zippered pencil pouch XX 1 box of 24 crayons

teacher for later in the year) XX Spiral notebook or loose-leaf paper for writing XX 3 composition books (not spiral) XX 2 pocket folders (prefer plastic) XX Pencil pouch or box XX Scissors XX Color pencils or crayons (not markers) XX 2 dry erase markers XX Wish list: XX 1 package of cap erasers XX Large boxes of facial tissues XX Roll of paper towels XX Disinfecting wipes

XX 2 dozen pencils and extra erasers

4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

6TH THROUGH 8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

not Germ-X) XX 1 large roll of paper towels XX 2 bottles of hand sanitizer

XX Zipper-top bags (any size) XX Large boxes of facial tissues XX Disinfecting wipes XX Classroom-size bottle of hand sanitizer

1ST GRADE SUPPLY LIST

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST

XX 3 packs of notebook paper XX 2 pocket folders XX 3 dozen pencils XX Package of colored pens XX Highlighters XX Box of crayons or color pencils XX Pencil box (to stay at school) XX Wish list: XX Zipper-top bags (any size) XX Large boxes of facial tissues XX Disinfecting wipes XX Classroom-size bottle of hand sanitizer

XX 3 packs of pencils XX Box of crayons (any size)

XX 1 set of headphones for computer use XX 48 No. 2 pencils (half to remain with

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

Wish list: XX 2 large boxes of facial tissues XX 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags XX 1 tub of disinfecting wipes (Lysol type,

Wish list:

for pencils XX Small individual pencil sharpener XX Pack of color pencils and box of crayons XX 1 half-inch, three-ring binder (no spiral notebooks) XX Notebook paper XX Pencil pouch to go in notebook XX 5 pocket dividers for notebook XX Wish list: XX Large boxes of facial tissues XX Disinfecting wipes XX Classroom-size bottle of hand sanitizer XX 1 pack of dry eraser markers

XX 4 one to one and a half inch, three-

ring binders XX Notebook paper XX 3 packs of dividers for notebooks w/10 XX Pens (blue or black) XX Pencils XX 1 marbled composition book XX 10 packs of 5x8 index cards XX TI 84 graphing calculator XX Wish list: XX Boxes of facial tissues XX Clorox wipes XX Bottles of hand sanitizer

Homework help: Creating a helpful homework atmosphere for your children Classrooms conducive to learning may go a long way toward helping students understand the subjects they study in school, but the environment kids encounter at home also plays a big role in how well kids do in their studies. A homework-friendly atmosphere at home can facilitate learning, and there are many ways parents can create such an environment for their school-aged children.

XX Designate a homework zone in a distraction-free area of your home. Some youngsters are easily distracted, and those distractions come in many forms. A living room where the television is blaring, a noisy kitchen where dinner is being prepared and a room where pets can roam free are not ideal homework areas, as each can take kids’ attention away from their assignments.

Designate a room in your home that is quiet and well lit so kids can do their homework free from distraction.

XX Choose the right location for the homework room. When choosing an area of your home where kids will do their homework, avoid rooms adjacent to the kitchen and living room, as these rooms tend to be popular and subject to heavy foot traf-

fic. But don’t choose a room that’s too far away from the hustle and bustle, such as the basement, as that may make kids feel as though they are being punished. In addition, you want to be able to periodically check in on kids to see if they need help and make sure they aren’t spending their homework time surfing the Internet or procrastinating.

XX Keep the homework room clean. A cluttered homework room may be less appealing to children, and such disorganization also can distract kids from the tasks at hand. Encourage kids to keep their homework rooms clean, and help them clean up if need be. Supplies and other items kids need should be easily accessible in the homework room so kids are not wasting time looking for items they need to complete their homework.

XX Let kids rest or relax before starting their homework.

Another element of a good homework atmosphere is letting kids unwind between getting home from school and cracking open the books. A break between school and homework time can help kids focus better on their studies. In the interim between arriving home from school and starting

on their homework, give kids a healthy snack that can provide an extra jolt of energy they can use once they start their homework.

XX Evaluate how the homework zone is working. Once an ample amount of time has

passed, examine how kids are performing on their homework assignments. If they are doing well, then there is no reason to break up the current routine. If they are struggling, ask them if there is anything about the current setup they dislike

and address those issues accordingly.

Kids rarely look forward to doing their homework. But the right atmosphere can make homework seem like less of a chore and more of an opportunity for kids to apply themselves.

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CHOCOWINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kimberly Gibbs

3831 U.S. Highway 17 South Business, Chocowinity 252-946-6191 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Navy and Gold School Mascot: Indians

OPEN HOUSE Fifth Grade Aug. 18, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Presentation begins in the gym. This is not a floating event.

Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Grades Aug. 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This is a floating event.

both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

school age students. I wanted to make a difference in their lives and help them to become the best that they could be.

Meet Principal Kimberly Gibbs What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

I was an assistant principal at P.S. Jones Middle School, where I served in that position for four and a half years.

How long have you been teaching/in education?

I have completed 19 years in education.

Where did you attend college?

East Carolina University for

Why did you take the administrative path in education?

I really had a desire and love for children, especially middle-

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

I am excited about this new role because I am able to still do what I love but to do it at the next level. I feel that I am still able to have a positive influence on their lives and help them reach their potential.

Meet Assistant Principal Andrew Ditlevson What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

I was a visual art teacher at PS Jones.

How long have you been teaching/in education?

This will be my eighth year in public education.

ANDREW DITLEVSON

Where did you attend college?

I attended Ashland Univer-

sity, which is in Ohio. I earned a degree in fine art as well as a master’s of education degree in curriculum and instruction.

More recently, I earned my master’s of school administration degree from East Carolina University.

Why did you take the administrative path in education?

I chose to take the administrative path because I saw it

as an opportunity to share my hope for public schools with others. One idea that has been with me as I have transitioned from teacher leader to school administrator is this: The title or position of “principal” historically comes from “principal teacher.” I believe that as a school administrator, I will always be a teacher. Teachers inspire. Teachers build positive relationships with

students and parents. Teachers are always looking at ways to take learning and achievement to the next level. I look forward to doing all those things as an administrator.

Language Arts

XX Crayons

XX 2 marbled composition books XX 1 vinyl three-ring folder for LA only XX Wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper (no

English/Language Arts

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

I am the most excited about getting to know the students and staff at Chocowinity Middle School. Go Chiefs!

SUPPLY LISTS 5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX 2-inch, three-ring binder (no Trapper

Keeper-style notebooks) XX 5-subject notebook XX 3 marble/design composition books (widerule, not spiral bound) XX Notebook paper for the whole year (widerule, not college-rule) XX 1 zippered pencil pouch for binder (no pencil boxes) XX No. 2 pencils (lots of them!)

XX Headphones or earbuds for computer (to be left at school) XX Glue sticks XX Hand sanitizer, tissues and disinfectant wipes XX $6.50 for Social Studies weekly newspaper

6TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST General Supplies XX Wide-rule notebook paper XX Pencils (mechanical/regular) XX Erasers XX Ink pens XX Colored pencils

XX Markers XX Headphones/earbuds XX Highlighters XX Pencil pouch XX Pencil sharpener with shavings compart-

ment XX Wish list: Kleenex, hand sanitizer, Clorox wipes, copy paper, individually wrapped candy

7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST Homeroom Optional Supplies XX 1 container of Clorox wipes XX 1 container of Baby wipes XX $3 locker fee XX 2 large boxes of Kleenex XX 1 ream of white copy paper XX 1 bottle of Germ-X XX 2 rolls of paper towels

English/Language Arts General Supplies

Math

college rule) XX 1 two-inch, three-ring binder XX Pencil erasers XX Colored pencils XX Highlighters XX Headphones/earbuds XX Divider tabs XX Vinyl three-ring folder (for TP) XX Zippered pencil pouch (no hard pencil boxes) XX Personal pencil sharpener with shaving case

XX 2-inch (max size) ring binder XX 1 marbled composition book (100 pages) XX 8 dividers for ring binders

Science XX 2 marbled composition books (100 pages)

Social Studies XX 1 marbled composition book (100 pages)

Trans Math XX 3 marbled composition books (100 pages)

Science Social Studies XX 2 composition notebooks

Science

XX 2 marbled composition books (100 pages) XX 2 Poly folders (two pockets)

XX No. 2 lead or mechanical pencils XX Wide-rule loose-leaf notebook paper (no

XX 1 Poly folder

college rule)

XX 2 marbled composition books XX 6 glue sticks XX 3”x5” index cards XX 1 roll of paper towels

Math/Pre-Algebra XX 1 five-subject notebook XX 2 Expo markers

8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST General Supplies XX Multiple packs of loose-leaf notebook paper XX Pencils for the year XX Glue sticks for the year XX Colored pencils

XX 2 composition notebooks XX 2 packages of 3”x5” notecards

Math (all Math groups including COMMON CORE MATH 1) XX 1 marbled composition notebook (lined

paper) XX 1 composition book (graph paper) XX Regular Math students: four-function calculator XX Algebra 1 students: TI-84 Plus calculator or better (recommended) XX 1 black permanent marker XX Post-its

Social Studies XX 2 100-page marble composition note-

books (one for notes and one for CNN student news)

P.S. JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Tracey Nixon

4105 N. Market Street Ext., Washington 252-946-0874 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Blue and White School Mascot: Demons

OPEN HOUSE Sixth Grade

Aug. 19, 5:30 p.m.

Presentation begins in the gym.

This is not a floating event.

Seventh Grade Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., floating event.

Eighth Grade Aug. 20, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., floating event

Meet Assistant Principal Brianna Williams cator for 11 years. I taught high school science at D.H. Conley High School and Wake ForestRolesville High School and served as an assistant principal intern at D.H. Conley High School. I hold the Principal License and Curriculum and Instructional Specialist License.

BRIANNA WILLIAMS

What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

I have been a K-12 public edu-

How long have you been teaching/in education?

This will be my 12th year as a K-12 public educator.

Where did you attend college?

University of Mount Olive, graduated in May 2002 with a

bachelor’s degree in biology; East Carolina University, graduated in May 2004 with a master’s of art in teaching (secondary science education); East Carolina University, graduated in May 2015 with a master’s of school administration.

Why did you take the administrative path in education?

I chose to pursue a career in school administration to broaden my scope of impact for learners beyond the walls of my classroom. I am passionate about empowering and leading teachers to create

strong, positive learning environments so that all students can learn. As a school leader, I feel that it is my role to continue to build a strong alliance of teacher leadership within my school as well as encourage and promote high teacher effectiveness and collaboration, student growth and achievement, and a positive school culture and community. The reason I chose this career 12 years ago is because of my strong commitment to providing an educational foundation for young people that will ensure a successful future.

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

I am excited about working in Beaufort County Schools. I am from eastern North Carolina and genuinely care about the students, their families and the community. I am thrilled to be a part of the school leadership team at P.S. Jones Middle School and am looking forward to working with the faculty and staff as we provide the best educational and extra-curricular opportunities for our students.

specific needs) XX 1 package of 3x5 notecards XX Graph paper XX Two-pocket folders XX Graphing calculator for at home use (TI-84 if possible) XX Scissors XX Glue Donations of tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer, Ziploc bags, cleaning wipes and Band-Aids 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 begins.

SUPPLY LISTS 6TH GRADE SUPPLY LISTS Language Arts XX Student planner (calendar) XX 1 three-subject notebook XX 1 composition notebook XX Pencil sharpener XX Pencils XX 2 two-pocket folders XX Loose-leaf paper XX (optional) XX Colored pencils XX Notecards XX Large eraser XX Markers (Crayola and dry erase) XX Crayons XX Highlighter XX Sticky notes XX Clorox wipes

XX TI 34 Multi-view calculator XX (optional) XX Kleenex XX Dry erase markers XX Clorox wipes

XX 1 composition notebook XX Several packs of pencils XX Colored pencils and basic markers XX 2 to 4 highlighters (no dark colors) XX Notebook paper XX Wish list: Clorox wipes, extra pencils,

XX 1 box of dry erase markers XX 1 folder with pockets

Science

hand sanitizer, tissue, paper towels, candy and reward items

Social Studies (2nd semester)

XX 1 pack of notebook paper XX 1 composition notebook XX 1 three-ring binder XX 1 pair of scissors XX 1 pack of colored pencils XX 1 pack of glue sticks

Social Studies XX Colored pencils XX Glue stick XX Pencils/pens (no fluorescent colors) XX Notebook paper

Math

(optional)

XX 1 one-inch, three-ring, hard cover

XX Tissues XX Paper towels XX 1 three-hole, two pocket folder (plastic

binder with pockets XX 10 pack of three-ring dividers XX 2 non-spiral composition notebooks XX 1 folder with pockets XX Loose-leaf lined paper XX Loose-leaf graph paper XX Pencil and sharpener with reservoir or mechanic pencils and refill lead XX Erasers XX Red pens

lasts longer) XX Personal hand sanitizer XX Clorox wipes

7TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST All classes: XX Pencils (several) and pens (blue/black) XX 1 binder (to be used in all classes) XX Highlighters XX Color pencils/markers XX Glue sticks XX Scissors XX Loose-leaf notebook paper XX 1 package of dividers XX 1 box of tissues (HR teacher) XX 1 roll of paper towels (HR teacher) XX Personal pencil sharpener

XX Notebook or binder

XX Journal/composition book XX 1 three- or five-subject spiral notebook XX 1 folder with brads on inside XX Pocket dictionary

All Computer Classes Supply List XX At least a one-inch, three-ring binder

(6th and 7th grades, possibly 8th) XX Earbuds or headphones XX About 10 sheets of notebook paper XX A pencil or pen for notes (no pink or red) XX Optional, but appreciated: Kleenex, paper towels, hand sanitizer or a pack of white printer paper.

Language Arts XX 1 five-subject spiral notebook XX 1 marble composition book XX 2 two-pocket folders

Waters: XX 1 one-inch binder XX tab dividers XX 2 plastic red pocket folders

Science (1st semester)

Math XX Spiral notebook (or use binder above) XX TI 34 calculator or similar

8TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST XX Loose-leaf paper XX No. 2 pencils XX Black or blue non-erasable pens XX Colored pencils or markers XXHighlighters XX 2 to 3 notebooks (see teachers for

PE XX Gym bag XX Sneakers XX T-shirt (appropriate graphics required,

no tank tops or sleeveless shirts) XX Shorts (appropriate length required) XX Sweatshirt/sweatpants (cooler weather) XX Deodorant XX Hand sanitizer

Health XX Notebook papger XX 1 folder XX Pencils/pens

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BEAUFORT COUNTY EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Emily Pake

5337 U.S. Highway 264 East, BCCC Building 10, Washington 252-940-6227 Office Hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

School Colors: Blue and Yellow

BEAUFORT COUNTY ED TECH CENTER PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

W. Bryant

820 N. Bridge St., Washington 252-946-5382 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Maroon and White

NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Charles Clark

7868 Free Union Church Road, Pinetown 252-943-6341 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Black and Silver School Mascot: Panthers

OPEN HOUSE Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., for all grades.

SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dale Cole

5700 U.S. Highway 33 East, Chocowinity 252-940-1881 Office Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

School Colors: Navy Blue, Teal Blue and Gold School Mascot: Seahawks

OPEN HOUSE

Aug. 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for all grades.

WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

CONTACT INFORMATION

Misty Walker

400 Slatestone Road, Washington 252-946-0858 Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

School Colors: Navy Blue and White School Mascot: Pam Pack

OPEN HOUSE

Aug. 24, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for all grades.

Meet Assistant Principal Brandon M. Howard What was your previous assignment, and where, before you took your current position?

Social Studies teacher, Riverside High School, Martin County Schools.

BRANDON M. HOWARD

How long have you been teaching/in education?

Eight years Where did you attend college?

Attended Elizabeth City State University for underg raduate de g ree and received graduate degree from Gardner Webb University Why did you take the ad-

ministrative path in education?

I took the administrative path in education, one, because it has always been a desire of mine to become a school administrator. Also, I felt that I could have a greater impact in the arena of public education within

the administrative role.

What are you most excited about for the 2015-2016 school year?

I’m most excited about meeting and interacting with the students and officially starting in my new career as a school administrator.

How to help kids find extracurricular activities êêêêê REMINDER FOR PARENTS:

Sports may be the first thing that comes

Don’t forget to update your contact information for the school system. Automated calls from the schools only have the number last provided, so if you have not alerted the school to a change, you may miss out on important updates and information.

To update contact information, you can either alert the school directly or set up a MyConnect Portal on the website at www.beaufort. k12.nc.us, under the Parents tab.

For questions, call the central office at 252-946-6593.

to mind when many parents think of extracurricular activities for their children, but not all kids are cut out for or interested in competitive athletics.

Just because a youngster may not be the next star quarterback or captain of the soccer team does not mean he or she can’t find an extracurricular activity to be passionate about.

Parents know that schoolwork comes first, but extracurricular activities can be important to a child’s development, serving as an avenue to meet new people and an opportunity to learn the importance of teamwork. The following are a handful of things parents should consider when trying to help their children find the right extracurricular activities.

INTERESTS

One of the easiest ways to help kids find an extracurricular activity they can be passionate about is to discuss their interests with them.

Youngsters with a love of animals might enjoy volunteering at a local animal shelter or hospital, while those who love to write may find writing for the school newspaper is a great way to apply that passion in a practical setting.

Even kids with a passion for video games might be interested in learning about computer graphics and what it takes to design games. When

trying to find extracurricular activities for your children, resist the urge to write off any of their interests. Instead, use those interests as jumping off points to further engage their passions.

AVAILABILITY

Parents know that school comes before extracurricular activities, but kids may not be so wise. Keep in mind kids’ existing workloads when helping them find the right afterschool activities. Many organizations are especially flexible with teenage volunteers or employees, but parents still must keep a watchful eye to ensure kids do not overextend themselves. Kids who overcommit to extracurricular activities may end up feeling burnt out, which can have a negative impact on their schoolwork. Encourage kids to find activities they care about, but emphasize that these activities should not become bigger priorities than schoolwork. Let kids know that they can get more involved during summer vacation, but make sure kids don’t devote too much of their time to afterschool activities during the school year. A couple of hours per week and even some additional time on the

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Students passionate about a particular subject or course of study may be eligible for internships with local businesses that encourage them to apply that interest in practical settings. weekends should not distract kids from their responsibilities at school, and that’s still ample time for kids to explore their interests.

INTERNSHIPS

Internships were once exclusive to college students, but many organizations now offer internship opportunities to high schoolers as well.

Kids who find themselves interested in particular subjects at school, whether it’s graphic

design or a beginner’s course on finance, may be eligible for internships with local companies. Such opportunities may even encourage kids to pursue a particular course of study once they enter college.

Extracurricular activities can help youngsters develop into well-rounded adults.

Parents can help kids find the right activities while still encouraging them to keep schoolwork atop their priority lists.

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PRIVATE SCHOOLS EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

3078 U.S. Highway 17 North, Washington 252-975-6225 School Colors: Black and White School Mascot: Cougars

PRINCIPAL

James S. Waters

PUNGO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONTACT INFORMATION 983 West Main St., Pungo 252-943-2678 School Colors: Blue and Black School Mascot: Raiders

WELCOME BACK

Pungo Christian Academy nity service. The academy will will begin its 48th year on Mon- continue to offer Bible classes in day, August 24, 2015. Apgrades pre-kindergarten proximately 200 students through the 12th grade, and 30 faculty and staff but will work to apply members will begin the those Biblical truths academic and spiritual through its daily projourney of the new acagrams and curriculum. demic year. The school In order to meet the will be continuing to academic and spiritual offer a strong academic goals adopted for the MARCY S. program in grades prePCA 2015-2016 academic MORGAN kindergarten through year, the Academy will 12th grade, with a rebe welcoming several newed commitment toward new teachers to the faculty: We spiritual growth and commu- are very fortunate to have Mrs.

Fay Agar join us as our third grade teacher. Mrs. Agar has recently retired from North Carolina public schools. She has experience as a teacher, reading specialist, assistant principal and principal. The exceptional children’s department at PCA welcomes Mrs. Joy Jarvis. Mrs. Jarvis recently retired from Beaufort County Schools. Mrs. Jarvis will be working 1:1 with students and will be our special events coordinator.

Our high school students will be welcoming back Mr. James

Scheffler as a weightlifting teacher who will incorporate a daily devotion into the weight lifting program. In addition to the inspirational weightlifting course, high school students will be involved in numerous community service projects throughout the school year.

The Academy feels it is important to teach children not only the academic requirements needed to succeed in college and ultimately life, but to teach those academic fundamentals in connection with how to ap-

ply the Christian beliefs we are to practice each and every day.

As we work to meet the numerous goals set for the academic year at Pungo Christian Academy, we ask you, the community, to pray for the safety of our students. We ask that you pray for academic successes and academic growth. We ask that you pray God’s will to be done in the halls of PCA on a daily basis.

Here is where students are nurtured by committed Christian faculty members who recognize that all truth is God’s truth!

At Terra Ceia Christian School, we recognize the reality contained in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” We believe and embrace the fullness of life that a relationship with Jesus Christ provides. We also

recognize the tremendous responsibility inherent with our commitment to Christian education that we have to provide the best educational service to each family.

Marcy S. Morgan Head of School Pungo Christian Academy

TERRA CEIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

4428 Christian School Road, Pantego 252-943-2485 www.tccschool.com School Colors: Green and Black School Mascot: Knights

PRINCIPAL

Vernon Parsons

WELCOME BACK Terra Ceia Christian School welcomes back students for the 2015-2016 academic year!

Established in 1937, Terra Ceia Christian School has provided quality Christian education for generations of students.

Terra Ceia Christian School educates for eternity. Recognizing the validity of Proverbs 22:6, which states, “Train up a child in the way he should go; even

when he is old he will not depart from it,” parents choose to partner with TCCS. They know that their children will be provided educational opportunities that will provide them with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for college, and more importantly, to prepare them to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Step onto our campus. You can feel it in the air. There is

something exciting and unique about being a student at Terra Ceia Christian School! Here is where cutting edge academics provide the foundation for matriculation to university. Here is where the bonds of lifelong friendships are formed. Here is where lifetime memories of the thrill of high school athletics are made. Here is where appreciation for fine arts is developed.

Welcome back!

Vernon L. Parsons Principal, Terra Ceia Christian School.

UNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CONTACT INFORMATION

1501 Haw Branch Road, Chocowinity 252-946-5083 www.ucawarriors.com School Colors: Red and Gold School Mascot: Warriors

PRINCIPAL Kenneth Leys

WASHINGTON MONTESSORI PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Darla Prescott

Austin Smigel

2330 Old Bath Highway, Washington 252-946-1977 www.wmpcs.org School Mascot: Eagle

WELCOME BACK Dear Montessori families, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the 2015-16 school year! We hope the summer has afforded you and your family the opportunity to rest, relax and rejuvenate.

This summer we again offered an optional work program for our second class of ninth graders, offered a summer reading program for last year’s first through third graders and opened a new 9-12 classroom.

In preparation for the new academic year, we reflect on previous years and would like to reemphasize some past guidelines, which have con-

tributed to school and student success.

XX Continue to support your child’s learning by encouraging him/her to inform you and his teacher if he needs additional support in any area or subject.

XX Ensure your child’s prompt and daily attendance.

XX Remember that our busiest times of the day are drop off and pick up—please do not park vehicles in those loading/ unloading areas per the fire marshal.

As a reminder, we are offering electronic pre-registration and annual registration at your convenience in an effort to be environmentally

friendly. You can find the registration forms online at the home page at www.wmpcs. org. By completing the forms online, you will be free to enjoy open house without filling out paperwork as well as able to pick up this year’s complimentary spirit shirt for your student(s). Furthermore, we are offering the shirts for $12 each with all profits going to the high school students’ businesses. The profit from their businesses will be used to fund high school immersion trips throughout the year.

We are excited to announce that our new 21,000-square-foot high school and gymnasium

project was not only completed in a timely manner but earlier than anticipated; many thanks to Stocks and Taylor who worked tirelessly and professionally to make our new building a reality.

Also, we have just released our 2015-2016 Parent Policies.

You may access that document on our website in two locations: on the home page as well as in the parent section.

As we complete preparations in these final days before school starts, we recognize that our children need support from both home and school.

As we partner together, be assured that we are committed in doing our utmost in helping

all of our children reach their greatest potential. As Dr. Montessori observed, “Free the child’s potential, and you have freed the world.”

Thank you for all that you do to support the students, school and community. We look forward to a wonderful year challenging our students and helping them grow; we will see you from 4 to 6 at open house on Aug. 24.

With warm regards, Darla Prescott and Austin Smigel Directress of Academics/ Education and Director of Administration/Finance

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HAND SIGNALS:

By JONATHAN ROWE Washington Daily News

As Beaufort County Schools prepares to head back for a new school year, officials have implemented a new concept using hand signals to its schoolbus protocol. And as part of the implementation, the county office is commissioning training sessions for both bus drivers and students to ensure bus stop safety is maximized.

According to Jerry Wynne, BCS transportation director, the new concept focuses on getting the attention of students at the bus stop through the use of hand signals from bus drivers.

The signals will only be used for left-hand stops where students must cross the street in order to board the bus.

“We’re asking them to put their phones down and take their earbuds out and stop at the roadside and look at the

driver,” Wynne said. “Then the driver will make sure the traffic is safe for them to cross. Once they determine that, they’ll be focused on the driver’s hand.

The whole process is about getting them to focus on ‘red light, green light.’”

Wynne said the new training is implemented as a result of injuries and fatalities the state has experienced in the past four years and brings North Carolina in line with standard bus-stop procedures used throughout the country.

The new signals training is required by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction by Jan. 1, 2016, but BCS is implementing the new protocol as school starts to give students and drivers time to get acclimated to the new procedure.

Within the first five days of school, students will receive school-bus safety training, which the students undergo

each year. Drivers took part in a two-hour training session on Aug. 18, at which NCDMV will be present, assisting with training.

“The training is nothing

Beaufort County Schools expands bus protocol for new school year

new,” Wynne said. “The new hand signals will just be included in that training. I hope it will be a successful program and get the attention of students.

Our goal is to prevent accidents

with students and buses.”

For more information, go to www.ncbussafety.org/safety or contact NC Department of Public Instruction, Transportation Services at 919-807-3570.

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