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Keeping Up
With The Students
7.2.09
- Michael
Kearney, Franklinton High School Digital Media teacher, spent
two days this week training FCS CTE staff and Technology staff
how to produce videos using editing software. Mr. Kearney
challenged participants to live up to the high standards many of
his students have set. Those participating manufactured some
creative videos that produced quite a few laughs. At left, a
student video is viewed. |
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Technology
Tidbits
6.29.09
- Children
taking part in one of multiple FCS technology camps are getting
hands-on experience with a variety of different technologies. In
addition to learning more about useful desktop programs,
students will gain experience with video editing, picture
editing and Geocaching.
The students were led by FCS technology facilitators Lesley Coe
and Betsy Bryan. The four-day event concludes this Thursday.
Click here to view pictures and work from the event. |
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FCS
Substitute Teacher Training
6.26.09
- A combination
of seventeen FCS level II volunteers and substitute teachers
received valuable substitute teacher training this week. The
event was organized by Dr. Elizabeth Keith (Director of
Secondary Education) and Linda Frederickson (Director of
Elementary Education and Title I). Participants learned more
about district policies, school procedures and effective
classroom practices. Click
here for a group picture. |
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Is Your Child
Registered for Kindergarten?
6.25.09
- If you child
turns 5 on or before August 31st, then he or she is ready to
enter kindergarten. If you have not already registered your
child, please call the elementary school in your district to
receive information on how to sign up. Not sure what district
your child should attend? Locate
your child's school by clicking here. |
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Learning
Continues In The Summer
6.25.09
- Students who
signed up for a summer learning camp at Our Lady of the Rosary
Church in Louisburg are getting lengthy enrichment this summer.
Members of the FCS International Center and other volunteers are
helping students in grades K-6 improve their academic skills.
Focus areas range from English proficiency to math. This program
takes place once a week for three hours for seven weeks
throughout the summer. |
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Camp
Invention at Long Mill, Royal
6.24.09
- Long Mill Elementary School
will host Camp Invention for students in grades 1-6. The camp
will take place July 20-24 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. The
same camp will also be offered at Royal from July 13-17. The
science-based event includes problem solving, physics activities
and inventing. Base price is $215. Register before June 24th to
receive a $20 discount. For more information,
click here
or contact Long Mill Camp Director Lisa Fischer at 554-0667 or
Royal Camp Director Beth Denton at 853-2347. |
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FCS Testing
Results
6.23.09 - The 2008-2009 school year marked another
period of overall improvement in testing for Franklin County
Schools. Click on the corresponding link below to view the chart
of your interest.
EOG Math |
EOG Reading
| EOC Results
| Writing Results |
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Long Mill in The Hunt for
$10,000
6.22.09 - Long Mill Elementary is among 30
finalists in a national video contest. The event, sponsored by
Big Lots Department store, will allocate $80,000 among the
winners. Top prize is $10K, with three prizes of $5K, and 22
prizes of $2,500. Winners are determined through a voting
process. You can vote by
clicking here. You can vote up to three times a day with the
same email address through July 12th.
To
view the video from and FCS computer, click here. You can
view the video through a computer outside the FCS network by
clicking
here. |
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Destiny Bus Visits LHS
6.19.09 -
Louisburg High School teachers got a first-hand experience with
the Destiny Bus this week. The Morehead Planetarium (UNC) mobile
science lab allowed teachers the opportunity to conduct a few
science experiments which they will be able to bring information
about into the classroom this coming fall. For more
information on
Destiny, click here. |
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Hard at Work
6.19.09 - Middle School teachers throughout the
county didn't take much downtime before preparing for the
2009-2010 school year. Teachers from a variety of subjects
worked together on the Riverside Campus to prepare curriculum
pacing guides to help ensure a smooth upcoming academic school
year. |
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Dedicated To
QTL
6.18.09 - School hasn't even been out a week and many
FCS teacher's are already preparing for the next school year. A
classroom full of dedicated teachers took part in the Quality
Teaching and Learning program in hopes of improving classroom
instruction this week. The QTL program is an engaging approach
to teaching that increases student achievement through a variety
of different methods. Members of the FCS Technology Department
provided instruction for those who attended the week-long event. |
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