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LET’S CONNECT
May is here and the end of the 2017-2018 school year is upon us. We are not at the finish line just yet, but we are in the last leg of the race.
We are busily preparing to recog-nize students for the many accom-plishments made this year. We have already recognized the Volunteers of the Year and Business Partners of the Year. Schools are gearing up for end-of-year testing. Testing proc-tors are steadily being recruited. The Superintendent's Academic Team Awards are set. Proms are under-way.... and yes, we are getting ready to congratulate and send our 2018 seniors off into the world.
As we graduate another senior class, we begin a new class of kindergart-ners. Kindergarten registration has taken place and we are so excited to start the journey with our new stu-dents.
May brings an opportunity to cel-ebrate educators and school staff. The week of May 7th - May 11th will be Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Please take a moment to thank an educator or support staff member for all they do for our children and com-munity. ~ Larry W. Cartner, Ed.D. Superintendent
www.ecpps.k12.nc.us
A BRIGHTER FUTURE BEGINS TODAY
A publication of the ECPPS
Office of Community Schools
Tammy W. Sawyer, Director
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ECPPS NEWS AND INFORMATIONMAY 2018
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Central Students Hatch Chicks
ECPPS Spring Concert Schedule
ECPPS Community Day Expo Event
ECPPS Community Recognition Event
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FRAN WORTHINGTON2017-2018 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
FOR SHEEP-HARNEYMARCH 2018 BOARD MEETING REPORT
SECOND GRADE STUDENTS FROM NORTHSIDECREATED SOLAR POWERED BOATS & RACED
THEM DURING A FIELD TRIP TO JENNETTE'S PIER
ECPPS Holds Community Recognition EventECPPS recognized the 2017-2018 Volunteers of the Year and Business Partners of the Year on Monday, April 16th, during Volunteer Appreciation Week. We have many, many volunteers and business part-ners and are grateful for each and every one of them. During the event, we recognized the following:
School-Level Volunteers of the Year: Jackie Hall (Central Elementary), Joseph Turner (J.C. Sawyer Elementary), Kelsey Gray (Northside Elementary), Carol Terryberry (P.W. Moore Elementary), John McLaughlin (Pasquotank Elementary), Anthony Ferebee & Erving Jones (Sheep-Harney Elementary), Joellen Schibler (Weeksville Elementary), Courtney Schurr (Elizabeth City Middle), Abe Meilich (River Road Middle), William & Betty Bailey (ECP Early College), Becky Morgan (H. L. Trigg Community School), Louis & Margaret Twiford (Northeastern High), Kendra Smith (Pasquotank County High)
School-Level Business Partners of the Year: College of The Albemarle (Central Elementary), United States Coast Guard (J. C. Sawyer Elementary), Newland Methodist Church (Northside Elementary), Golden State Foods (P.W. Moore Elementary), First Christian Church (Pasquotank Elementary), The Salvation Army (Sheep-Harney Elementary), Arts of the Albemarle (Weeksville Elementary), City Road Methodist Church (Elizabeth City Middle), United States Coast Guard (River Road Middle), College of The Albemarle (ECP Early College), American Legion Post 223 (H. L. Trigg Community School), Delta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi (Northeastern High), Biggs Cadillac Buick GMC (Pasquotank County High)
ECPPS District Volunteer of the Year for 2017-2018 - Joseph TurnerECPPS District Business Partner of the Year for 2017-2018 - United States Coast GuardECPPS Award of Meritorious Service for 2017-2018 - College of The AlbemarleECPPS Special Service Awards for 2017-2018 - Bojangles’ & SAFE
Gary Hobbs with Long and Foster Real Estate, helps a student determine whether he should buy or rent a home as part of the ECPPS Reality Store Event.
ECPPS 2017-2018 Business Partners of the Year
ECPPS Holds Reality Store Event for StudentsECPPS eighth graders had the opportunity to experience a new event this year that helped them understand the “reality” of life as an adult. The ECPPS Reality Store was held at Museum of the Albemarle on March 29th.
This event is an interactive simulation of life in which eighth graders are assigned a career, an income and family life. Students visited ten stations representing various life experiences/expenses. Students gained an understanding of the reality of saving money, paying utilities, rent or mortgage, car payments, as well as setting up bank accounts, visiting the doctor, paying for child care, buying groceries – all based on the salaries for their assigned career and family.
As students traveled through the stations, they tracked their expenses and deducted the costs at each station. The Reality Store provided stu-dents with a glimpse into the future and helped them understand financial planning and why
goal setting, decision making and career plan-ning is so important.
ECPPS worked with the Elizabeth City Area Chamber of Commerce to secure volunteers for the event. The following volunteers made the experience truly meaningful for the students: Lori Meads and Wayne Matthews (Museum of the Albemarle), Bill Blake (Albemarle Area United Way), Rhonda McCullen and Kenya Reid (Kids-N-Play), Deborah Malenfant (Elizabeth City Downtown, Inc.), Pam Barber, Diane Gardner, Gary Hobbs and Rhonda Twiddy (Long & Foster Real Estate), Holly Staples (Elizabeth City Chamber of Commerce), Kim Bright (True Images Salon), Trey Colbert (Performance Chevrolet), Lauren Hill and Chris Williamson (Piedmont Natural Gas), Lora Aples & Cassandra Peele (Northeastern Workforce Development Board), and Linda Turner. Several ECPPS team members from Central Services also supported this event.
ECPPS 2017-2018 Volunteers of the Year
www.ecpps.k12.nc.usECPPS NEWS~INFO~PHOTOS
UPCOMING
APR/MAYAPR 28: FCC Community Expo - MOA
APR 28: PCHS Prom
APR 30: BOE Work Session - 7:45 AM
Administrative Offices
MAY 2: Teacher of the Year Event
MACU - 5 PM
MAY 3: SATs (NHS, PCHS, HLT, ECPEC)
6 PM - ECSU Fine Arts
MAY 5: NHS Prom
MAY 7: SATs (RRMS, JCS, PES, WES)
6 PM - ECSU Fine Arts
MAY 9: SATs (ECMS, CES, PWM, NES, SH)
6 PM - ECSU Fine Arts
MAY 18: Last Day for Early College
MAY 21: BOE Committee Mtgs - 2 PM
MAY 28: HOLIDAY - Memorial Day
MAY 29: BOE Regular Mtg - 7 PM
Administrative Offices
ECPPS FAMILY & COMMUNITY CENTER
COMMUNITY DAY EXPO
Northeastern Students Assist with Special Olympics
E V E N T S
DARIUS EURE & KAMRYN GREER-SMALLWOOD
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE LEADERS
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING - MARCH 2018
1/4 Cent Sales Tax Referendum - May 8th BallotCentral Elementary Students Hatch ChicksMason Lawrence, extension agent with Pasquotank County 4-H, worked with second grade students at Central Elementary to hatch baby chicks.
Mr. Lawrence provided information for the stu-dents on how to care for the eggs in prepara-tion for hatching. Through a candling process, students were able to view inside the eggs while they were developing. Students were very excit-ed when the eggs started to rock in preparation for hatching. The chicks hatched just before spring break and students were able to learn how to care for them.
Central Elementary greatly appreciated Mr. Lawrence sharing his time and resources to pro-vide this learning experience for the second grade students.
Eighty students from Northeastern High School vol-unteered and supported the 2018 Pasquotank/Camden Special Olympics held on April 13, 2018.
In an effort to financially support education for this community, the Pasquotank County Commissioners voted to place a "1/4 of a penny" sales tax referendum on the May 8th ballot.
If passed, this referendum would add 1/4 of one penny to sales tax within Pasquotank County. A tax that would be paid by all consumers, not just residents. Many agencies and organizations have endorsed this referen-dum and have adopted resolutions in support of it.
The ECPPS Board of Education continues to meet with community organizations to provide informa-tion on the referendum. We are permitted to educate and provide information; however, we cannot advocate. We will hold our second public informational meeting on April 24th at 7 pm at Knobbs Creek Recreation Center. More information on the referendum is available at www.ecpps.k12.nc.us.
ECPPS Announces Spring ConcertsIt is time for the spring band and chorus concerts. The con-cert schedule for May 2018 includes:
May 4th Northeastern High School Symphonic Band 8:00 PM - ECSU Fine Arts Center $5.00 Admission/Children 3 & Under Free
May 8th Northeastern High School Chorus 7:30 PM - Sheep-Harney Auditorium $5.00 Admission/Children 3 & Under Free
May 10th River Road Middle School Band 7:00 PM - ECSU Fine Arts Center $5.00 Admission/Children Pre-K & Under Free
May 14th Pasquotank County High School Band 7:00 PM - COA Auditorium Adults $5.00/Students K-12 $3.00/Younger Children Free
May 18th Elizabeth City Middle School Band 7:00 PM - ECMS Gymnasium $5.00 Admission/Children Pre-K & Under Free
May 22nd Northeastern High School Jazz Band 7:30 PM - Forest Park Church $5.00 Admission/Children 3 & Under Free
Sheep-Harney Celebrates Youth Art Month
CONTEST WINNERS FROM EACH CLASSROOM: FRONT ROW: ADELAIDE SCHUBERT, TALEAH EASON, TYLER WILLIAMS, BRAYDEN CHRISTIANSON, TIANA GIBBS MIDDLE ROW: NAYSHAWN KIRKSEY, BENJAMIN FISHER, JENNA BATTON, TAYLEIGH POWERS, YUQIAN ZHANG, BALEN COLLINS BACK ROW: AUJUANAIH BROWN, TIAJAH RIDDICK, TYASHIA COFIELD, MAKIELA HERRING, LUKE VANDEGRIFT, PAIGE JAMES NOT PICTURED: TIFFANY DYBOWSKI
Northside Students Create in MakerspaceFirst grade students worked in the Northside Elementary Makerspace to build castles, roll-er coasters, and other creations.
This activity provided an opportunity for the students to work in teams, developing their skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
The ECPPS Family & Community Center will host a Community Day Expo on April 28th from 11 am to 2 pm at Museum of the Albemarle.
• Information available on sum-mer opportunities for youth
• Food ~ Fun ~ Games• "Make & Take" learning activ-
ities for Pre-K through 5th grade
Please join us on April 28th....it will be a great event!
MASON LAWRENCE TALKS WITH A CLASS OF 2ND GRADERS ABOUT CHICKEN EMBRYOS
Northside students work together in the Maker-space at Northside: Brianna Kelly, Connor Herring, Maddison Bogues, Nathan Hoeppner
MATTIE DITRO, WITH HER SCULPTURE ON DISPLAY AT ARTS OF THE ALBEMARLE, AND
ELAINA LAWSON (ART TEACHER)
Students at Sheep-Harney celebrated Youth Art Month in March with an art contest. They also had stu-dent artwork by Jahnardo Tracey, Chaiyanne Barrett and Mattie Ditro displayed at Arts of the Albemarle.
ECPPS FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CENTER
PRESENTS:
Free food for the first 100 Guests
Info on Summer Opportunities for Youth
Face Painting ~Music ~Games
April 28th, 2018 11 am –2 pm
Museum of the Albemarle
(on the lawn)
501 S Water Street
Elizabeth City, NC
Rain or shine. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the museum.
