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Terrell Lane
Students Conducting Raffle
2.9.10
- Terrell
Lane Middle School students are selling raffle tickets to help the
children affected by the earthquake in Haiti. First prize is a $25
dollar gas card and second prize is a $15 gas card. Proceeds from
the raffle will go toward the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund and
helping TLMS students in need. If you would like to purchase a
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RES Students Get
Inside Track on Kenya and Uganda
2.8.10 - Second-grade students at Royal Elementary
School were visited by Mr. Easterling, a parent who has recently
returned from a trip to Kenya and Uganda. He demonstrated African
musical instruments, taught them several words in the Swahili
language, and shared photos and a PowerPoint presentation of many
aspects of African culture such as homes, foods, schools, and
animals. The students, who have been studying different cultures,
were amazed at the many differences between the Kenyan and American
cultures. |
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February First Thursday
2.5.10 - Interested in some of the
latest events taking place within FCS? Then you may want to check
out the February issue of First Thursday. This month's issue
features the story of a teacher who is earning her teaching degree
after 20 years of persistence, highlights from the National Board
Certification annual banquet and more.
Click here to download your
free copy.
Subscribe to First Thursday (it's free!) |
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Knights of
Columbus Donate to LHS
2.5.10 - Louisburg High
School exceptional children teacher Sylvia Rodgers received a
pleasant surprise in the form of $806.74. The Louisburg Council for
Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Jay Illingworth presented the check
to Rodgers which will be used for classroom activities. Over the
past six years, the Louisburg Council has made similar donations to
Franklin County Schools. Pictured in the front row are Jay
Illingworth, Sylvia Rodgers and John Lawrence (Chairman of Operation
LAMB for the Louisburg Council for Knights of Columbus). In the back
row is FCS Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram, LHS Principal Freda
Clifton, FCS Executive Director of Student Services Wendy Vavrousek
and FCS Program Specialist Karen Cooke. Click the picture for a
full-page view. |
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Snow Makeup Days
Slated
2-4-10 - For students operating on
the traditional school calendar, February 22nd, March 26th and June
10th are the scheduled makeup days for the recent days missed due to a winter
storm. For students operating on the year-round calendar, the makeup
days are February 22nd, March 29th and March 30th. |
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Baseball On
Schedule Saturday at Bunn
High
2-4-10 - A countywide baseball camp
will be held February 6th (this Saturday) at Bunn High School from 9 a.m. until 3:30
p.m. Cost is $30 (includes lunch) and the event is open to all
little league, middle school and high school players who have the
desire and interest to improve their baseball skills. Johnny
Narron, hitting coach for the Texas Rangers, will be the guest
speaker. Ten coaches will lead the camp. Registration slots are
still available, but very limited. Walk-in registration will be
available if there is space. For more information, contact Leonard Allen at 496-3975,
ext. 322. |
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BMS Students, Parents and
Staff Raise Money for Haiti
1.28.10 - Several schools and local
organizations are pulling funds together to help with cleanup
efforts after the massive damage that occurred in Haiti due to an
Earthquake. Bunn Middle School students (right with teacher
Marchetta Grantham) faculty and parents rallied to raise money to
help with the humanitarian aid efforts. |
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Kindergarten Registration
Begins In March
Annual registration for kindergarten will be
held at each of the eight elementary schools in Franklin County. In
order to assure your child has a smooth transition into school,
please be sure to register during one of the dates. The school in
which you register your child does not have to be the school in
which your child will attend. Children must be at least age five by
August 31st of 2010 in order to qualify for kindergarten. Click
here for a complete list of dates and items
needed. |
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Eight FCS Teachers Honored at
NBCT Banquet
1.27.10 - Eight FCS teachers, including
Stephen Vick (FHS), Dr. Janet Taylor (LHS), Erin Lynch (FHS), Mary Anne Lewis (BMS), Jason King (CCMS), Rosanne Dickerson (Royal), Kristy Crawford (LES) and Gina Bass (LES) were recognized
Tuesday night for earning National Board Certification. Teachers
received gifts and pins and were given words of encouragement from
Board of Education members Paige Sayles, John May and Mary Vollmer
as well as Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram, veteran FCS educator
Judy Lassiter (event organizer) and 2008 North Central Region
Teacher of the Year Paige Elliott. At right, CCMS teacher Jason King
receives a pin from Jaguar Principal Brooke Wheeler. Click here for a group photo.
Click the names highlighted above for individual
photos. |
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FCS PIO Pockets Two Blue
Ribbon Awards
1.27.10 - FCS Public Information
Officer Nathan Moreschi received two Blue Ribbon Awards from the
North Carolina School Public Relations Association this past Friday.
Moreschi was recognized with other PIOs across the state for his
work with the monthly newsletter First Thursday and
photography. Moreschi earned two identical awards a year ago and is
now in his fourth year as FCS PIO. The PIO praised his coworkers for
continued support and input for First Thursday and all other
FCS publications. |
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United States Census
2010
The nation's total
population and data related to the population is collected every 10
years by the US Government. The Census process is well underway and
FCS has partnered with the US Census to help. The simple 10 item
questionnaire will be sent out by the U.S. Postal Service in March
of 2010. April 1, 2010 is official CENSUS DAY. This
is the day everyone needs to send their form back to the US Census
Department. There are many ways to help with the Census process, as
well as many employment opportunities. Teachers may find the variety
of lesson plan ideas very helpful for their classrooms. For more
information, visit www.census.gov. |
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