Good News January 31, 2015

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January 31, 2015
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Congratulations to Trent Park Elementary Music Teacher, Kim
Scott. Ms. Scott recently received a Bright Ideas Grant for her project
#MusicalMysterySkype. The funds from Ms. Scott's grant will be used
to purchase the necessary technology items to connect her classroom with classrooms around the world through Skype. Her project
was inspired by her trip to Germany with UNC's Center for International Understanding.
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For "kindness" in the month of December staff encouraged all GAB
students that being kind and giving to others does not cost a lot of money. To give back each student
decorated a card and wrote a special message thanking the men and women in the community for working on Christmas Day. The students were able to choose to send their card to a fire fighter, a police
officer, a marine or a hospital worker. All of the cards, along with cookies, were delivered a few days before Christmas and would be given to the workers on Christmas Day. Everyone was so appreciative that
GAB would think of them. The students of GAB learned that you are never to young to give back! After
reflecting on the busy month...What a great month of KINDNESS at GAB!
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The New Bern High School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of
America is learning the importance of giving back to the community.
FBLA held its 2nd annual sock drive during December and donated the
collected socks to Religious Community Services. According to Chapter
Vice-president Jared Youngblood, “The FBLA sock drive is very important to our club because we are providing socks for the children
and adults who are unable to afford them. It’s a wonderful feeling to
be able to give back to the community when we have so much.”
Pictured are FBLA members Charlee Miller, Thersea Murphy, Maya Simmons, and Megan Ward.
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Congratulations to two Havelock High School students, Samantha Steichen and Miranda Klein who
placed 3rd in the North Carolina Association of School Administrator's Every Child's Chance...Every Community's Future 9-12 video contest. The competition was part of the North Carolina Public Schools 175
Years Strong celebration. Each student was presented with a check for $50.00.The link is: https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6q0oFufl_E
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On January 7 -9th, the 5th grade students at Creekside had a wonderful,
educational, fun-filled three days at Sound to Sea. Sound to Sea is located at the Trinity Center on the Bogue Banks. The goals of the program
are to increase awareness of the human community; introduce students
to a variety of habitats on the eastern coast; apply classroom learning in
a practical way; enhance relationships between adults and students; and
for students to develop a sense of independence and responsibility. Sixty-five children along with seventeen volunteers and teachers, learned
about different ecosystems on the outer banks. Students dissected a squid and had to label the different
parts of its anatomy. They waded in the sound and used a net to observe fish and other animals in the
estuary. Another class explored the pond on the property and found glass shrimp and other interesting
organisms. Students enjoyed a night hike and some even braved the cold to go to the ocean and watch
the sunrise. In the dining room, students learned other impacts on their environment: ort, recycling,
composting, and not wasting food. On the trip, students’ learning was not limited to coastal ecosystems.
They reenacted the Underground Railroad. The children completed a challenge course at the facility,
which encouraged them to work as a team and find solutions to their predicaments. They really showed
what it is to work together and help each other. This field trip supports the 5th grade curriculum on ecosystems that they have been studying in their classes. They were able to see how it all plays out first
hand. Overall, what they learned about themselves, added to this fabulous learning experience.
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Fifth grade students at Oaks Road Elementary participated in
creating Valentine’s cards to be sold in New Bern’s local Arts supporter, “Carolina Creations” with many other Craven County art
students K-12. ORE students created Doodle Art cards that contain lines, shapes, hearts, and patterns using ink pens and colored
pencils. These fifty cards turned out beautiful and reflect the students’ understanding of non-objective art designs. Each card at
Carolina Creations is being sold for $3 with proceeds going back to the Craven County Schools art programs. Cards will be on sale until after Valentine’s Day.
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Congratulations to the Trent Park Elementary Girls on the Run team! The
14 team members completed their first 5K on Thanksgiving morning. At
the conclusion of their season, the girls met one more time to complete a
service project. The girls created birthday party bags to donate to the
Women's Shelter. The GOTR team was coached by TPE staff members
Ms. Black, Ms. Scott, Ms. Hubbell, Mrs. Stallings, Mrs. Sanchez, Ms. Tucher
and Ms. Williams, parent volunteer Mrs. Mauney and community volunteer, Mrs. Worley. They are excited about partnering with the Twin Rivers
YMCA for the spring season.
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Early College EAST students competed in the district Poetry Out Loud competition at Orringer Auditorium on January 16. Sophomore Samantha Barrows
and freshman Daydriene Chapman represented ECE in the competition that
included students from both early colleges. Freshman Daydriene Chapman
won first place in the district competition and will move on to the state competition in Greensboro, NC on March 7, 2015. Congratulations to all students
who participated in the event!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Carman's 5th grade class at Trent Park Elementary. Each year, Mrs. Carman's
class organizes a school wide canned food drive. This year, the food drive took place the two weeks
leading up to Christmas break. In just over 7 days, TPE collected over 1,000 non-perishable food
items. Special thanks to our awesome 5th graders for encouraging us all to give back to the community!
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Craven County PE Teachers attend The First Tee Training. Several PE teachers
from various schools in our district attended The First Tee volunteer training
at Carolina Colors Golf and Country Club on Thur. Jan. 8th. Inspiring message,
exciting and fun golf activities were shared with the group by former professional touring golfer Terry Mauney. Pictured left to right: Gregg Carlaccini,
Terry Mauney, Liz Henderson, Megan Davis, Paul Whorton, Sharnell Sabsook,
Cynthia Keller, Frankie Coleman, Keith Cannon.
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Students in grade 2 at Oaks Road Elementary School are beefing up their
technology and 21st century skills as they explore math concepts. These students used i pods and QR
codes in a collaborative activity to solve math problems. They were highly engaged as they put their
heads together to solve problems and think about their thinking. This allows students to learn to rely on
one another and to share strategies with their peers.
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Students in Michelle Wall’s second grade class and in April Silvio’s
third grade class at BES have worked hard since the fall season to
grow broccoli and collards in the school garden. The students
worked together to plant seedlings in September, then periodically worked on watering, weeding, and maintaining the garden so
the plants could grow. In January, the students had the opportunity to savor the fruits of their labor by picking fresh broccoli
and collards, participating in various tasting events. Students
tasted raw broccoli with ranch dressing, steamed broccoli with
garlic salt, and steamed broccoli with parmesan cheese. The cafeteria was kind enough to prepare the fresh collards and allowed
the two classes to taste the fresh collards on the same day as they served their usual frozen collards.
Following the tastings, students completed a survey to reveal their opinions on fresh versus frozen collards, and they wrote about their experiences and preferences. Mrs. Wall noted that 7 of her students
had never tried collards before, and all 7 noted that they now like collard greens. Both classes, along
with the rest of the school, can look forward to starting a fresh new round of crops in the spring.
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The following New Bern High students have been selected for the North Carolina Music Educators AllState Choral Festival on May 1-2, 2015 in Raleigh. They are John Hale, tenor; Hayley Rowlett, alto; and
Madison (Maddy) Smith, alto. NBHS is the only Craven County High School sending students to All-State
in 2015. John Hale and Hayley Rowlett will perform in the 9-10th grade chorus and Madison Smith will
perform in the 11-12th grade chorus. Each student prepares seven choral pieces and rehearse in quartet
formation before adjudicators prior to being allowed to perform in the final concert. Each chorus is a
mixed chorus of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices. Congratulations to each of these students!
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Lots of frozen squeals and giggles filled the science room at JWS as Kindergarten
students experienced first hand what life in the Arctic Circle would be like with and
without the protection of blubber. They participated in a Blubber Mitten experiment
with Mrs. Bondurant and were amazed how the blubber mitten insulated their hand
in the water!
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Fourth and fifth grade students at Vanceboro Farm Life learned to think of others
by writing letters to the children and families at Ronald McDonald House of Eastern North Carolina. The
letters will also be shared with patients at James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital of Greenville.
The students learned about Ronald McDonald House and what they do for the families they serve every
day. The students discussed positive and encouraging messages to send to the families and learned to
put themselves in another person’s shoes.
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Eric Felton, a fifth grader at Ben D. Quinn, received honorable mention for a Water Conservation poster he created for the Craven County Water Department’s
Water Conservation Initiative. Rusty Hayes, Craven County Water Department’s
Superintendent, presented Eric with a prize for his hard work. They are joined
by Tammy Cullom, Director of Elementary Education for Craven County Schools.
Congratulations Eric!
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Through the use of technology, James W. Smith 2nd grade students were immersed in history as they
experienced life on the Underground Railroad. With iPods and QR Codes, these young historians learned
songs from the time period, visited homes of abolitionists and learned details of Harriet Tubman's life
and her accomplishments. Students reflected in a response log and really loved working at their own
pace. What a great way to learn and celebrate history!
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Congratulations to Trent Park Elementary students and Music teacher,
Kim Scott, for another successful Winter Concert. "Lights, Camera, Action... A
Season of Snow" included all our TPE Tigers. Song selections included music
from movies including Polar Express, The Grinch, Frozen and the musical
Mame as well as songs about snow. Each year, the entire school prepares for
and participates in the Winter Concert. Special thanks for J.T. Barber for
hosting our concert this year.
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Ms. Betsy Gatchel's 3rd grade class at BME is learning about the body. Pictured are Olivia
Davis with Madison Clark. This project, X-ray skeleton investigation, was funded by a
Weyerhauser Mini Grant.
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Congratulations to Miss Emma Schreffler, 5th grade student at GAB for having her artwork
selected for the NC General Assembly Art Exhibit!
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Ben D. Quinn Elementary celebrated the retirement of Mrs.
Cheryl Harris Coles, a Teacher Assistant at BDQ for over 21 years. A
retirement dinner was held at school on Friday, January 30th. Staff,
family, and friends shared a meal, told stories, and were entertained
by the “Bendettes”. Mrs. Coles has been a great asset to our school
and has provided many rich learning opportunities for our students.
We thank her for her dedication and love for learning. She will certainly be missed!
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A group of Havelock High students who want more to do in Havelock
came up with an idea that netted them $1,000 in a statewide contest.
Nine students in Natascia Carr’s entrepreneurship class took second
place in the First Flight Federal Credit Union Financial Fitness Challenge contest. “We were happy,” student Ti Singletary said of the reaction of the class. “We’re really trying to do something that we want
to get accomplished, so we’re excited that we won money to go toward something we’re trying to establish.” The contest tasked the
students with identifying economic problems within their community,
learning about those problems and contributing to a solution. The students looked at economic development in Havelock and thought an
indoor sports complex would spur growth while giving youth something to do. “We find it very important to develop financial literacy at an early age,” said Jessica Holt, senior vice president of operations for First Flight. “This was
just a fun way to get students involved in learning about finance.” Perhaps one of the biggest lessons the students
learned was that simply saying they wanted more activities in Havelock wasn’t enough to accomplish their goal.
“You just can’t come up with an idea and expect people to take it,” Singletary said. The students developed a business plan for their indoor sports complex and interviewed key business leaders such as Havelock Mayor Will Lewis,
business developer Jerry Jackson, county economic developer Timothy Downs, and builder Walt Crayton, learning
that everything from sewer system capacity to available property plays a role in economic development. “We
learned a lot about the town of Havelock and its history,” student Ashton McCarthy said. McCarthy was one of the
main students behind the creation of the team’s three-minute video that was submitted for the contest. “It was
kind of difficult because there was a lot of information, and the video could only be three minutes,” she said, giving credit to business teacher Ashley Mangum for helping with the video. “We had to shove a lot of information
into the video, so that was difficult, but we did a good job though.” The video made a big impact in the judging,
Holt said. “They put together a video that was very professional and really made a good impression,” she said.
“They did a really good job of presenting the facts. They did a lot of research. You could tell that they put a lot of
effort into it, working with various leaders of the community and really delving into a problem that the community
is facing at this time.” Carr said her students identified potential retail locations for the complex and talked with
contractors and builders in developing the business plan. “The kids were inspiring,” Carr said. “They’re looking at
their town and they see opportunity, and they want to make a difference. Not all kids do that, but these kids did it.
In addition to their curriculum, they took on this extra challenge, and I think it speaks volumes about the caliber of
students that we have.” In addition to the $1,000 prize, the students also received T-shirts, computer bags and
certificates from First Flight representatives. The other students who contributed to the project include Dylan
Baker, Caleb Baxley, Julia Fernandez, Samoane Ikard, Gualberto Martinez, Sabryna Miller and Martez Morris. The
top prize in the contest went to Bethel Christian Academy in Kinston, while third place went to Pamlico County
High School.
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GRANT NEWS FROM Trent Park Elementary
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New Year's Eve was especially exciting for TPE Music Teacher, Ms. Scott. Ms. Scott's DonorsChoose.org
project, "Gather 'Round and Make A Sound" was funded! Ms. Scott's classroom will receive a 40" gathering drum. This drum will be used during her morning greeting time. Student leaders will use the drum to
gain confidence as leaders and musicians. The drum is large enough that multiple students can play at
one time, thus increasing collaboration. Way to go Ms. Scott.
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Recently four teachers from TPE had their DonorsChoose.org projects funded:
Ms. S. Sanders' project "Good Morning World" will open the eyes of so many children to what life is like
around the world. Her goal is for them to become inspired, motivated, and globally aware. They will understand what life is like in other parts of the world. They will also learn the process of reporting news,
the technology that goes into creating captivating news, and the important jobs that take place behind
the scenes while developing oral communication skills, technology skills, and cooperative learning skills.
Ms. Scott's project "Super Centers for Sensational Singers" will provide supplies necessary to create engaging and differentiated learning centers for her students. Picture a room buzzing with excitement. Children are engaged in learning and teaching. They are learning from their friends and teaching those who
don't quite get it. Learning is differentiated. No one is fighting and no one is complaining. It's a little noisy,
but it's a healthy noise. This is the goal of her project.
Ms.Kameroski's project "Fuel Our Art Room" provide basic supplies for painting, textiles, printmaking,
and ceramic projects. Students will use the materials requested to experience weaving on looms. They
will explore their sense of identity in future self portraits with water color paints. They will take on the
challenges of printmaking, using brayers and even clay mono printing techniques. Instead of using tempera paint they will gain confidence using real ceramic under-glazes to finish their ceramic pieces, integrating an introduction to the idea of chemistry in art. This is what engages life-long learners. They will be
able to walk into the classroom and know that every table will have "blue paint", and brushes for everyone. Mrs. Erwin's project "Ready, Set, Play!" will provide reading skills games that they can use during
daily Guided Reading/Daily Five centers. They can also utilize these resources during indoor recess, special free time during class, and as early finishers. They will also be able to use these activities at the teacher center, which will be able to give me insight on students' understanding of particular concepts. This
will help greatly to improve my classroom, because it will offer new strategies for students to use that will
improve reading skills.
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TPE Music teacher, Kim Scott, was recently awarded a Target Field Trip Grant. The grant will enable her to
take 30 lucky Trent Park Tigers to special performance by the NC Symphony on March 8. For the first time
ever, the NC Symphony will be bringing their Young People's Concert series to New Bern. Ms. Scott's students
will not only be able to attend the concert, but also participate in pre-concert activities including the Instrument Zoo, a guest from Bear Hands Art Factory with hands on demos, and a free face painter.
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On Thursday, December 17th, James W Smith Elementary in Cove
City, celebrated the 30 year career of Pam Schiller, Physical Education
teacher. Ms. Schiller has served JWS since the doors opened to children, 25 years ago. There have been various celebrations in past days
in recognition of her long career highlighted with degrees and career
achievement and working with children, but the event following the
afternoon presentation of the school’s Christmas Play was devoted to
the outpouring of love between Ms. Schiller and her students.
Knowing that Ms. Schiller’s other love in her life is helping animals
that are homeless and in need of care it was decided to make a donation in her name to honor her efforts to those animals in need. For
weeks students have been sneaking past the ever watchful Ms. Schiller to the library to add to the collection of pet food. Everyone was
anxious to participate and some food arrived in small zip lock bags.
Some classes brought coins for a classroom collection to purchase
food. At the conclusion of the school’s play and the singing of a song
written in her honor, our own student Santa Clause called Ms. Schiller to the stage where carts of pet food were
presented in her honor to Lisa Lee, representative for the Humane Shelter.
All of us that have been taught by Ms. Schiller or have been a co-worker of Pam know the intense selfless love and
dedication she has for her students. She has always quietly looked for students needs and filled them from buying
new shoes or building strengths in her students to help them develop into successful adults. Pam takes pleasure in
celebrating their successes, even when they are no longer students of her beloved JWS. She attends important
events in their lives and holds up their successes to her other students to give them purpose and goals for which to
strive.
In Pam’s own words, “J.W. Smith has always been and will always be my home. I consider these students my very
own. Some kids call me "Nana Schiller" because I have taught their parents. I am not sure why God placed me in
Craven County, North Carolina but I do know that the kids at my school are the most precious people in my life.
They have taught me more than I have taught them. The most valuable lesson I have learned from these little people is that love comes from within your spirit, and that cannot be purchased or written on paper.”
Pam will be sorely missed. Her spirit will always be with those she taught, mentored and loved. Her inspiration and
dedication to her profession serves as a model for educators and teachers throughout the country. We send our
best wishes to Pam as she turns the page in her life, knowing that the outline of her next chapter will always include nurturing children and animals.
Pam graduated from SUNY Brockport in New York with a bachelor's degree in Physical Education, moved to North
Carolina in 1980 and began teaching in 1985. She completed a Masters of Arts in Education in Physical Education/
Athletic Administration and a Non-degree Certification in School Administration/Curriculum Supervision at East
Carolina University. In addition to teaching Physical Education, she is an A+ Fellow with the North Carolina Arts
Council A+ Schools Program. She was nominated twice for the Disney Teacher Award and is in several issues of
“Who’s Who Among American Teachers'. She received National Board Certification in Early and Middle Childhood
Physical Education in 2001.