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Office Max Donates Funds to Charlotte Schools
One Charlotte Schools ' member started off the school year with a big boon. Nations Ford Elementary School has received a $5,000 donation from Office Max. This donation is linked to the opening of a brand new Office Max in Rivergate Town Center on Sept. 6. Charlotte School's teachers from Nations Ford Elementary Schools were invited to the grand opening ceremony where they could purchase additional school supplies for their classrooms. This donation will help the teachers get much needed supplies for their students and classrooms.
Along with the $5,000 donation, teachers received pre-packaged "goody" bags filled with office supplies and barbeque from Damon's restaurant. The whole ceremony had a very festive feel. Customers can sign up for a give away featuring $1,000 shopping sprees and other prizes.
Charlotte Schools Join Up with The United Way
The United Way has a long history in the Charlotte area. The United Way currently operates three programs with the Charlotte Schools: Right Moves for You, A Child's Place and Communities in Schools. Charlotte Schools launched its United Way fundraising campaign on September 21. A rally was held where the Charlotte Schools' Superintendent Peter Gorman and United Way 2006 regional campaign chair Michael Baker spoke. Preschoolers from the Charlotte Schools also joined the rally in order to say thank you to the donors who help meet the year's goal of $44 million. This partnership not only raises funds for the students and children in the Charlotte area but allows students to interact with adults who offer positive influences.
Charlotte Schools' School Resource Officer Program
The Charlotte Schools' School Resource Officer Program is a joint program with Charlotte Schools and the local police force. The program puts police officers in Charlotte Schools were they can help teach the students about character and safety while providing advice on security to Charlotte Schools. A current School Resource Officer Robert Kierce received a standing ovation after returning from ten months of active duty in Iraq to Charlotte School's Jay M. Robinson School.
Kierce was very surprised when the students and Parents welcomed him back to the School Resource Officer position at Jay M. Robinson School. Originally when he left for Iraq with the Marine Corps in June of 2005, the Jay M. Robinson School gave him a send off parade and gave him gifts of phone cards and coloring books for Iraqi children.
Kierce, who has a forensics science degree, will spend time in science classrooms this school year, as well as in history classes, where he plans to talk about some of his experiences in Iraq. He is slowly returning to the routine as the school year begins. Kierce has worked with the Charlotte Schools in the School Resource Officer Program for about seven years.
Charlotte Schools and V101.9 FM Launches "Terrific Teacher Tuesday"
Charlotte Schools is partnering with V101.9 FM to create "Terrific Teacher Tuesday." This program was created to reward elementary school teachers in the Charlotte Schools. On the second Tuesday of the month, V101.9 FM will introduce a teacher and discuss why this teacher is a good teacher. Then the radio station will choose a winner by announcing it on air and then visiting the teacher at school. Teachers can be nominated by parents, students, and staff at all Charlotte Schools' Elementary Schools by writing a 100 word description of why this teacher is terrific.
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By: will snyder | 10/11/2009Every parent has thought about it at some point: "Should I send my child to a private school?" Some parents go back and forth weighing the pros and cons. Others talk to friends. While each type of school has its own advantages and disadvantages, there are some advantages of private schools that you should be sure to take into consideration:
Sell Elementary School Supplies for a Fundraiser
By: Howard Gottlieb | 10/11/2009Remember the days when you were anxiously awaiting the first day of school. You couldn’t wait to go to the store and purchase your elementary school supplies. You looked at the list with eager anticipation. You were so full of hope of the things you might learn that year.
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By: Ashutosh Sharma | 10/11/2009It is important for CBSE students to effectively plan and prepare their strategy, both for preparing for exams, and for actually cracking the CBSE papers. The preparation starts right from the time a student gives a first look at the syllabus and seemingly ends after he steps out of the examination hall. However, a student who has also chalked out an actionable plan for achieving his goals after the exams can truly claim to be fully prepared, not only for CBSE papers, but for life thereafter!
Online Tutoring – Its Effectiveness
By: Sarvesh | 10/11/2009In the new era, Online Tutoring is beneficial for everyone. In today's busy schedule, every student wants to do study at home as per his convenience. This article provides information on Online tutoring and its effectiveness.
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By: Bob C. Cleckler | 10/11/2009People bemoan the poverty they see, but seldom know the cause of the poverty. Not knowing the cause makes it difficult to take action in such a way as to help people permanently escape from their poverty. The most statistically accurate and thorough study of ever performed of U.S. adult illiteracy proves that poverty is over twice as likely to be a result of illiteracy as for all other causes combined. The good news is that the solution to English illiteracy is easier than we would ever dream.
Washington D.c. Teacher Recognized for Excellence By Congress
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationWashington, DC- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a congressional resolution recognizing Kim Burke-Ables, a science teacher at Washington D.C. schools ‘ Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, on her selection as the District of Columbia Teacher of the Year for 2006, and "congratulating her for her exceptional dedication to the students and her excellence as a teacher."
New Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2008
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationThis year, the state's new graduation requirements become "real" as students in Seattle schools in the class of 2008 receive the results of their first attempt at the 10th-grade Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL). Passing the 10th-grade WASL will be the avenue most students take to earn the Certificate of Academic Achievement, one of the four new statewide graduation requirements.
San Jose Schools Celebrate Beethoven With Essay Contest
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationSan Jose State University's Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies and the San Jose Jewish Film Festival have teamed up with the San Jose Schools in an event to celebrate the San Jose State University's Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies twenty first year. The celebration event also includes the premiere of the film "Beethoven's Hair" at the San Jose Jewish Film Festival. This will be an event for the whole community held in downtown San Jose in October.
San Francisco Gets Serious About Arts Education
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationSeptember 28 was the beginning of a new era for arts education in San Francisco schools. The San Francisco Unified School district and the City are partnering on a historic effort to bring back the arts for all students.
San Antonio Independent School District Welcome New Additions
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationCurrent and former students, community members and staff from the San Antonio Schools staff gathered in the historic auditorium of Douglass Academy on Sept. 26 for a homecoming celebration and dedication ceremony to mark the completion of a major construction and renovation project at the school.
Pittsburg Schools' Magnet Schools Programs
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationThe Pittsburg Schools is holding an Information Fair aimed at providing parents with the information they need to provide their children with the best opportunities. The Pittsburg Schools' Magnet Information Fair will be held on October 7th at the Frick International Studies Academy.
Orlando Schools Receive Awards and Funding From the Community
By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationFive Orlando public schools will be recognized for outstanding prevention efforts in the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs at the Statewide Prevention Conference in Orlando held at the Caribe Royale Resort. Only 10 schools in the state are being honored during the event to be held on September 20, 2006.
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By: Stacy Andell | 11/10/2006 | K-12 EducationThe Orange County Schools ' Special Education Alliance was created by the 28 districts in Orange County in 2003. The primary goal of the Orange County Schools' Special Education Alliance is to meet the need for a countywide system that can focus on special education.