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- Edenton-Chowan Board of Education Meeting2/15/2010
2/25/2010
2/27/2010
District Announcements
Parent Portal Now Open
Parents of students currently enrolled in Edenton-Chowan Schools will now be able to register to receive direct updates from their child's school website via our Parent Portal. The Parent Portal will allow information from all schools in which you have a child registered to come to you instead of you having to visit multiple sites.
Here's what you'll need to get started:
1) Your child's student ID number. Please contact your child's teacher or find the number on your child's report card.
2) Your child's birthdate.
To Register:
1) Click on the parent portal link at the top of any of the school or district pages.
2) Enter the ID number and birthdate for your child(ren).
3) Fill in the information at the bottom of the registration page to set up your username and password.
** Please make note of the username and password you select. Parent logins are set up outside of our "normal" site. It would take a while to retrieve the information.
4) When finished click the button, "Click here to register."
With your login, you will be able to receive updates from the school(s) in which your child(ren) is enrolled.
To receive the updates:
1) Go to the school/ district site where you enrolled.
2) Enter your username and password.
3) Click Login.
4) Along the left side of the screen you will see a link called "My Family."
5) School and some teacher website updates will be listed on the page.
6) Click Logout when finished.
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Cindy Phthisic cphthisic@ecps.k12.nc.us
Here's what you'll need to get started:
1) Your child's student ID number. Please contact your child's teacher or find the number on your child's report card.
2) Your child's birthdate.
To Register:
1) Click on the parent portal link at the top of any of the school or district pages.
2) Enter the ID number and birthdate for your child(ren).
3) Fill in the information at the bottom of the registration page to set up your username and password.
** Please make note of the username and password you select. Parent logins are set up outside of our "normal" site. It would take a while to retrieve the information.
4) When finished click the button, "Click here to register."
With your login, you will be able to receive updates from the school(s) in which your child(ren) is enrolled.
To receive the updates:
1) Go to the school/ district site where you enrolled.
2) Enter your username and password.
3) Click Login.
4) Along the left side of the screen you will see a link called "My Family."
5) School and some teacher website updates will be listed on the page.
6) Click Logout when finished.
If you have questions regarding registration, please contact Cindy Phthisic cphthisic@ecps.k12.nc.us
CMS Named School To Watch
Chowan Middle School has just received word they have been selected to receive the distinction of a "Schools to Watch." CMS is only one of three North Carolina middle schools to receive this honor this year. The Schools to Watch initiative is sponsored by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. The National Forum is an alliance of more than 60 educators, researchers, and officers of national associations and foundations dedicated to improving schools for young adolescents across the country.
Through the Schools to Watch initiative, the National Forum identifies schools across the United States that are well on their way to meeting the Forum's criteria for high performance by demonstrating they are:
(1) academically excellent-these schools challenge all students to use their minds well;
(2) developmentally responsive-these schools are sensitive to the unique developmental challenges of early adolescence; and
(3) socially equitable-these schools are democratic and fair, providing every student with high-quality teachers, resources, and supports.
According to the Forum, "To achieve this level of performance, high-performing schools establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence. They have a sense of purpose that drives every facet of practice and decision-making."
Through the Schools to Watch initiative, the National Forum identifies schools across the United States that are well on their way to meeting the Forum's criteria for high performance by demonstrating they are:
(1) academically excellent-these schools challenge all students to use their minds well;
(2) developmentally responsive-these schools are sensitive to the unique developmental challenges of early adolescence; and
(3) socially equitable-these schools are democratic and fair, providing every student with high-quality teachers, resources, and supports.
According to the Forum, "To achieve this level of performance, high-performing schools establish norms, structures, and organizational arrangements to support and sustain their trajectory toward excellence. They have a sense of purpose that drives every facet of practice and decision-making."
Lassiter Named Regional Teacher of the Year
Vann Lassiter, Edenton-Chowan Schools Teacher of the Year and a Business Teacher John A. Holmes High School has been named the Northeast Region Teacher of the Year as part of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s AT&T 2009-2010 North Carolina Teacher of the Year Program. Lassiter received the news and was honored as the 2010-2011 Northeast Region Teacher of the Year by Jessica Garner, the current North Carolina Teacher of the Year during a recognition held last night as part of the Board of Education’s regular monthly meeting at Chowan Middle School.
Lassiter will advance to State competition later this Spring as one of eight teachers representing education regions from across the state vying for the top State Teacher of the Year honor.
“We couldn’t be more proud of Vann,” commented Superintendent Allan Smith. “He is an outstanding teacher who is passionate about his students and community and he is dedicated to providing unique learning opportunities for our students,” he added. “He is a model for his profession and a role model for his students and colleagues. His energy and enthusiasm is inspiring for any young person aspiring to become a teacher,” said Smith.
A product on the Edenton-Chowan School System, Lassiter is in his fourth year of teaching at John A. Holmes, where he teaches Digital Communication Systems and Computer Applications . A North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Lassiter graduated from NC State University with a B.S. Degree in Business and Marketing Education and then later earned a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction there. He is currently enrolled in a Doctoral program in Occupational and Technical Studies at Old Dominion University.
The North Carolina Teacher of the Year program provides an opportunity to honor and recognize exemplary teachers in the state and to call attention to the importance of the teaching profession. The North Carolina Teacher of the Year program is affiliated with the National Teacher of the Year Program presented by the ING Foundation, a project of the Council of the Chief State Officers of Schools.
Students Skype With Washington Nationals VP
Students in Mr. Vann Lassiter's Digital Communications classes at John A. Holmes were provided with a rare treat. They were given the opportunity to place a Skype video call to Ms. Chartese Burnett, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations for the Washington Nationals baseball team.
Ms. Christina Miller, Ms. Burnett's assistant, was instrumental is helping the John A. Holmes teacher set up the call. As the call started, Ms. Miller took students on a virtual tour of the Nationals corportate office introducing students to other staff members on site.
As Ms. Burnett took over the call, students took their place in front of the web camera and asked her a series of questions regarding her career. Ms. Burnett was quite engaging and enthusiastically responded.
The students virtually presented Ms. Burnett with a token of their appreciation for her time. It was shipped to her after the call.
Note: Skype is a free software program that allows people to make calls and video calls using a computer and a web camera. This tool is being used throughout all of our schools as a means to connect students with each other as well as the world. Students have used Skype to share projects with other classes, hold discussions with classes from all over the country, talk to soldiers overseas, speak with authors and other experts and much more.
Ms. Christina Miller, Ms. Burnett's assistant, was instrumental is helping the John A. Holmes teacher set up the call. As the call started, Ms. Miller took students on a virtual tour of the Nationals corportate office introducing students to other staff members on site.
As Ms. Burnett took over the call, students took their place in front of the web camera and asked her a series of questions regarding her career. Ms. Burnett was quite engaging and enthusiastically responded.
The students virtually presented Ms. Burnett with a token of their appreciation for her time. It was shipped to her after the call.
Note: Skype is a free software program that allows people to make calls and video calls using a computer and a web camera. This tool is being used throughout all of our schools as a means to connect students with each other as well as the world. Students have used Skype to share projects with other classes, hold discussions with classes from all over the country, talk to soldiers overseas, speak with authors and other experts and much more.
Local Educator to Become ‘Google Certified’ at Google Teacher Academy
Walnut Creek, CA, November 13, 2009 — Google tm has selected ECS Instructional Technologist Cindy Phthisic as an attendee at the next Google Teacher Academy, to be held at the Google offices in Washington, DC on December 9.
The Google Teacher Academy is a free professional development experience designed to help K-12 educators get the most from innovative technologies. Each Academy is an intensive, one-day event where participants get hands-on experience with Google's products and technologies, learn about innovative instructional strategies and receive resources to share with colleagues. Upon completion, Academy participants become Google Certified Teachers who share what they learn with other K-12 educators in their local regions and beyond.
The Google Certified Teacher program was launched in 2006 with the first Academy held at Google headquarters in Mountain View. The program has since held several academies across the US, expanding the ranks of Google Certified Teachers. The Google Teacher Academy is produced by Google, in collaboration with CUE and WestEd, both educational non-profit organizations.
H1N1 Swine Flu Information
The Edenton-Chowan School System is working closely with Albemarle Regional Health Services (ARHS) to provide information on the H1N1 Swine Flu in accordance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines pertaining to action steps for schools.
Click here for more information on what you need to know and do to stay healthy...
We will continue to post information on H1N1 to our website for parents and staff as it becomes available.
Click here for more information on what you need to know and do to stay healthy...
We will continue to post information on H1N1 to our website for parents and staff as it becomes available.
