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ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOLS AROUND OUR SCHOOLS SHOUT OUTS Feb 17, 2017

Shout Out for Eastlawn Elementary and ABSS Technology

On Friday and Saturday February 10 and 11, ABSS helped to host the NC Triangle Tech for Schools Summit, at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw with ABSS, Wake and Cumberland county schools serving as education sponsors. Several tech companies like EdSurge also partnered to sponsor the event so that educators could meet with and talk with companies about classroom technologies.

Principal Dan McInnis from Eastlawn and Dennis Frye, Executive Director for Technology for ABSS, presented during the information sessions.

More than 125 educators attended the event!

Check out the Times-News article about the event:

http://www.thetimesnews.com/entertainment/20170211/abss-touts-global-ed-at-summit

Here is another article about the event posted by EdSurge

https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-02-14-what-s-happened-in-north-carolina-with-statewide-support-for-digital-learning

Shout Out from Western Middle Paula King

Congrats to the Western Alamance

Middle School MathCounts team!

Our team won Most Improved as well

as placed Third in the competition.

States here we come!

Burke King participated in the

countdown round.

Left to right: Brayden King, Logan

Martyn, Burke King, Dhruva

Mahadevan, Coach Simao, Kendra

Oliveira, Savannah Berntson, and

Jeremy Wood. (Not pictured: Timothy

Felten)

http://www.thetimesnews.com/entertainment/20170211/abss-touts-global-ed-at-summit




Shout Out from Smith Elementary Times-News

Three Smith Elementary School classes were treated to an ice cream party Friday for their efforts to collect food for The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Alamance County. The drive was part of the Boy Scouts’ Scouting for Food, which took place last week. In addition to the partnership with Smith, Scouts canvassed neighborhoods for donated bags of nonperishable food. Boy Scout leaders and Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis, himself an Eagle Scout, visited Smith on Friday to

hand out the ice cream.

Shout Out from Eastern High Lisa Henninger, Media Coordinator

We submitted a grant application to the VOYA Unsung Heroes grant and won! We purchased a sewing machine and invited students to use it to show off their creativity. Many different students have enjoyed coming into the media center to make a Valentine, signing and dating it so we have a work of art by various students!


Shout Out from Williams High Ashley Reynolds Bowers, Chemistry and Physical Science

Susan Turner, CDC at WHS, brought in Army recruiters and Army EOD specialists to talk to science and CTE classes. Students learned about what the EOD (explosive ordinance disposal) does in the field and behind the scenes. They were allowed to drive the robot, experience firsthand what it feels like to wear the suit, and they were allowed to use the metal detector. Students learned a lot about the importance of science and technology in the field.


Shout Out from Pleasant Grove Elementary Christine Bertson, First Grade

First Grade at PGE celebrated the100th day of school last week! The teachers and students all dressed up like we were 100 years old. Students had been working hard on their 100th day projects at home and presented

them to the class. We finished up by making 100 day hats and playing race to 100. 100th day was a busy day but a huge success!



Shout Out from Williams High Mary Margaret Harris, Finance Academy

Williams High Accounting and Finance Academy students are trained to provide free tax return preparation! Check out our flyer for dates and how to register for an appointment!

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) generally offers free tax help to people who make $54,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. Items You Need to Bring To have your tax return(s) prepared at a VITA site you need to bring the following information with you:

Proof of identification (photo ID)

Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents

An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number

Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN

Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return

Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers

Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

All Forms 1095, Health Insurance Statements

Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received

A copy of last year’s federal and state returns, if available

Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check

To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number

Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements

Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

It is extremely important that each person use the correct Social Security Number. The most accurate information is usually located on your original Social Security card. If you do not have an SSN for you or a dependent, you should complete Form SS-5, Social Security Number Application. This form should be submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration Office.


Shout Out from Cummings High Tonya Cope

On Thursday, February 16th, Cummings High School celebrated 117th Day! There are 117 days until our

fantastic crew in the Class of 2017 walk across the stage at Lamb's Chapel to receive their diploma and our

Seniors were allowed to celebrate how close they are in comfort by wearing pajamas for the day.

As students entered the building, they were greeted by a huge banner letting Seniors know just how close they

are. During the morning announcements, senior class advisor, Tonya Cope, let the rest of the building know

why Seniors were wearing their pajamas, told the Seniors that the faculty and

staff were proud of how far they've come and that they're looking forward to

see where they'll go, Then we asked the underclass to give a high five or a fist

bump to a Senior to let them know that they were excited for them, too. She

also announced that Seniors wearing PJs could come by her room for a special

treat and then distributed ring pops

to Seniors that participated. A large

percentage of the class did stop by

and they seemed to enjoy their

treats. We're looking forward to

planning additional mini-

celebrations during the final months

to keep our Seniors focused on the

goal and to hopefully encourage our

underclassmen that

they will soon make it

to this point!


Way to go,

Countdown to the CHS Cavaliers Class of 2017!

Shout Out from Elon Elementary Jack Davern, Principal

Check out this new world premiere video created by Participate (former VIF Education) featuring Elon

Elementary! It is exciting to share! I am so proud of the work of our teachers and students! Elon Elementary is proud of our progress with our global adventure! Teachers and students have experienced an enriched look at our standards! We have explored the world while working on state standards through connections to the content. We have infused technology by connecting to other schools and people around the world. We have become more diverse in our actions, thoughts and ideas. Our school also celebrates the global perspective through our staff members who come from Colombia, Honduras, Australia, England, Scotland, Jamaica, India, and Romania. We are excited to be completing the module traing for global educator endorsement on our state educator license as well. Participate (formerly known as VIF) approached us about creating this video which captures part of our story. We are still writing it and growing each day by learning something new about the world around us and something new about ourselves in the process! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgI2RGM8wSw&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgI2RGM8wSw&feature=youtu.be


Shout Out from Ray Street Academy Michael Bayless, Principal

Lindsey Criss and Liz Vaden from the Career and Technical Education department gave a presentation to high school and middle school students at Ray Street on properly dressing for a job interview as well as completing job applications! Students enjoyed learning and practicing tying ties with staff. Students had the opportunity to complete a job application and topics such as whom to use for a reference, having appropriate email addresses (not hotbabe@yahoo) and voicemail messages, etc. were covered.

Shout Out for A-B Early College

Last week, the Cummings High auditorium was filled to capacity with students and parents interested in the Alamance-Burlington Early College for 2017-2018.


Shout Out from Smith Elementary Lindy Isley, Teacher/Librarian

Seabees Sweethearts: The Seabees at Smith Elementary had a sweetheart of a time last Friday. They had a Valentine’s Day dance. The third, fourth and fifth graders got their groove on thanks to the tunes provided by DJ Chubber May. There were snacks available for hungry and thirsty dancers. A photo booth was set up so that memories could be captured with friends. The proceeds from the dance will be used to sponsor scholarships for the 5th grade spring field trip to Sound to Sea.

Our Seabees have a lot of heart!


Shout Out from Williams High Stephanie Hunt, Principal

Williams High had a packed media center filled with students and parents interested in hearing more about Williams High School pursuing authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School. The first

IB Diploma courses are to be offered in 2018-19, but the pathway program for 9th and 10th graders will begin in the fall of 2017 so they will be fully prepared to enter their junior year as IB Diploma Candidates. Williams High staff members outlined the opportunity, answered questions and provided applications. We can’t wait to welcome our first cohort!


Shout Out from Garrett Elementary Juan Chicharro

During a 3-day span, Garrett Gators raised $636 from the sale of Valentine Candy- grams for our Relay for Life team. If we include the proceeds from our Candy Cane-grams sale at Christmas, it puts our team at $934.50!

WOO HOO!!


Shout Out to Southern Middle Zoila Lambert, Data Manager Alexander Wilson Elementary

I wanted to give a Shout-Out to the Southern Middle School Running Club for their participation this past Sunday in the Greensboro Massacre Marathon Relay Race! There were 771 participants and 23 were runners from Southern Middle! ABSS was well represented. Each team ran a total of 26.2 miles; all of our students ran a great race! Thank you to all that came out and supported the runners. Congratulations Tigers!



Shout Out from Career and Technical Education Robin Bowers, CTE Director



Shout Out to Smith Elementary Lindy Isley, Teacher/Librarian

Super Bowl Seabees: In January our second graders accepted a football challenge to score points for each night read. For reading each night they scored 3 points. If they did a story map of what they read, they scored a touchdown (7 points). Then the Friday before the Superbowl, they had a tailgate party and enjoyed snacks. As a special treat, Dr. Harrison came in and read The Snatchabook and Three Snow Bears. As luck would have it, it started snowing while he was reading. He joked that he did not like when it snows because he doesn’t want to miss school. The second graders had a great time scoring big and reading during the month of January. Having Dr. Harrison come to share his time was a very special surprise! We are all MVPs when we read!!

Shout Out to Williams High Student Musicians Veronica Allen, Orchestra Director

The Williams Chamber Orchestra performed today at the Guilford County Orchestra Festival. They received the highest rating of Superior on their pieces from a panel of judges and were able to spend time rehearsing with a guest conductor!


Shout Out to ABSS Student Scientists Leslie Carriker, Curriculum Specialist

Congratulations to all our ABSS scientists that competed on Saturday, February 11th at the Region V Science and Engineering fair! ABSS Region V Winners High School Winners All first and second place high school winners will be moving on to the North Carolina Science and Engineering fair March 24-25, 2017 at Meredith College

Category and

Place Name and Project

2nd Place

Chemistry

Walt Washburn Wood it Bend? Eastern High School

2nd Place

Physical

Rachel Fogleman and Kirsten Smith Captured Lightning Eastern High School


1st Place

Technology

Garner Fleming The Sun’s Impact on Amateur Radio

Communications Eastern High School

2nd Place

Engineering

Jakub Sciora Which Vine Would Tarzan Trust, Determining

Strength of Invasives Eastern High School


Elementary School Winners

The Region can send up to eight projects to the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair March 24-

25, 2017 at Meredith College

Category and

Place Name and Project

8th place Andrea Hurst The Effect of Projectile Weight vs. Distance

Traveled South Mebane Elementary

5th place Kenzy Lehew Wiping Our Sea Clean Smith Elementary

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