PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES 2005
PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES 2005MARCH 3, 2005
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Regards,
June Atkinson
State Board Meeting Highlights
The State Board of Education approved modifications to the State Competency Testing Program to include alternate means and measures in response to HB 801, discussed a preliminary framework for implementing teacher quality initiatives, and held issues sessions on high school exit measures and the results of a comprehensive evaluation of the ABCs. Complete SBE Highlights will be posted by Wednesday afternoon at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/sbehighlights/
Gov. Easley Proclaims March 13-19 Severe Weather Awareness Week/Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled
Gov. Mike Easley has proclaimed March 13-19 as Severe Weather Awareness Week to remind citizens of the potential for damaging weather and provide information on how best to protect themselves. To coincide with this week, an annual statewide tornado drill has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 16. The National Weather Service will activate the Emergency Alert System at 9:15 a.m. in coordination with a required monthly test that will tell listeners to begin the tornado drill. Public schools are encouraged to participate. The drill will conclude when participants complete their drill activities. Superintendents are asked to remind principals that they need to know how their schools will be notified of severe weather. If your schools cannot take part in the drill on either of these dates, you are encouraged to conduct your own drill in late March or early April.
In early February, principals were emailed information about the State Employees Credit Union Foundation Scholarships. The application information is specific that the ONLY applications that will be entertained are those submitted by the High School Scholarship Selection Committees. Any applications that come through other means will be returned to the applicant's high school. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Mark Twisdale, Senior Vice President for Human Resources, State Employees Credit Union, 919/839-5180 or 800/634-8017, or by email, mtwisdale@ncsecu.org.
2005 Shelton Leadership Challenge
The 2005 Shelton Leadership Challenge for high school students will be held July 10-15 at the Eastern 4-H Conference Center, Columbia. This one-week summer training camp for future leaders of America expands students' knowledge and skills of what it takes to be a great leader. The core curriculum focuses on Leadership Roles and Accountability, Team Building, Leadership Styles and Situations, Motivating Others, Citizen Responsibility, Integrity as a Leader, Public Speaking, Changing Behaviors, and Goal Setting. Students will be placed in leadership roles and participate in a 360° evaluation conducted by the coach, mentor, trainers (CMTs) and peer leaders. For more information, including an application, please go online to the General Hugh Shelton Leadership Initiative Web site at http://www.ncsu.edu/extension/sheltonleadership/youth_leadership/leadership_challenge.htm and click on the appropriate link.
CEU Credits Offered for eMasterClass with the National Symphony Orchestra
Please check out the NC DPI Distance Learning System's Web site at http://video.dpi.state.nc.us/eforums to learn more about CEU credit opportunities available through their eMasterClass with the National Symphony Orchestra, which is scheduled for March 14. For more information, please contact Christie Howell, NC DPI Arts Education Consultant, 919/807-3856, or by email, cmhowell@dpi.state.nc.us.
Weyerhaeuser Sponsors Teacher on Assignment Summer Program
Weyerhaeuser Company is offering teachers an opportunity to combine a summer job with a professional development opportunity by offering a "Teacher on Summer Assignment" (TOSA) program. The TOSA program is a paid, six-week internship designed to provide teachers with firsthand knowledge of environmental issues as they relate to the forest products industry. In addition, educators will attend workshops that will help them develop curriculum to meet their specific grade and discipline needs. The TOSA is being offered in New Bern, Greenville, Washington, Plymouth, Elkin and Charlotte. The deadline to apply is April 1. For more information, please go online to www.weyerhaeuser.com/citizenship/Education/teachersummerassign.