tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32027010110579961352011-10-17T15:33:21.161-04:00"Hot Topics" in Chatham County SchoolsWelcome to "Hot Topics" Blog! <br>
This is a periodic blog posted by central office departments. Topics will cover a wide range of interests to students, employees, parents and the community.Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comBlogger931100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-26091924547242450342011-08-21T16:29:00.001-04:002011-08-21T16:29:48.938-04:00Brookstonehttp://www.brookstone.com/IPAD-FOLIO-RED_10349825_2?bkiid=SubCategory_Travel_Travel_Electronics_iPad_Accessories|SubCategoryWidget|673517p&catId=L3_TravelElec_iPad|L2_TravelElecs2|L1_Travel Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-31667371823179764982011-08-01T20:52:00.002-04:002011-08-01T20:52:50.835-04:00Superintendent Robert Logan’s Budget Request Comments for the Board of Education Meeting - August 1, 2011
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URL: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/central_office/finance/docs/2011-2012_Local_Continuation_Budget%20for_Budget_Message_with_Supplements.pdfChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-34256491874446229702011-03-30T10:21:00.001-04:002011-03-30T10:23:40.010-04:00Superintendent Logan's Budget Discussion Post (3/30/11)
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The Board of Education met to narrow its budget scenarios for the 2011-2012 Current Expense Budget on Monday, March 28th. Following my presentation, the Board Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-16012711718898233202011-03-09T12:54:00.004-05:002011-03-09T12:55:26.090-05:00Budget-Related Post from Superintendent Logan
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At the conclusion of my budget presentation on Monday night, I asked the Board for direction in order to focus the overall budget preparation process. In looking at Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-56761124107177319382011-03-04T15:29:00.004-05:002011-03-04T17:33:23.946-05:002011-2012 Budget Presentation for the March 7th Board of Education Meeting BOE Budget Presentation 3.7.11
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2010-2011/boemtg_03_07_11/budget_presentation/BOE%20Budget%20Presentation%203.7.11.ppt.pdf
Synopsis of 2011-2011 Budget Presentation 3/7/2011
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2010-2011/boemtg_03_07_11/Synopsis%20of%202011-2011%20Budget%20Presentation%203%207%202011.pdf
Board Meeting Agenda, 3/7/2011
http://Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-45863460321649363512011-02-22T14:37:00.000-05:002011-02-22T14:37:46.902-05:00School ReductionsBoard Agenda Item VIII(A): K-8 Reconfiguration (School Reductions - slides attached)
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2010-2011/boemtg_02_21_11/Agenda%20Item-Reconfiguration.pdf
Board Meeting - February 21, 2011 - Agenda:
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/meetings/2010-2011/boemtg_02_21_11/agenda.htm
Board Summary:
http://ds1.chatham.k12.nc.us/pressrel.nsf/Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-50502550537844441132011-02-21T19:35:00.001-05:002011-02-21T19:35:56.616-05:00K-8 Reconfiguration VoteThe Chatham County Board of Education unanimously voted during its February 21st meeting not to reconfigure K-8 schools.Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-73659484315682430772011-02-17T16:08:00.001-05:002011-02-17T16:08:24.231-05:00February 21st Board Meeting Moved to Chatham Central Due to Probable Basketball Playoff Game at JM
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Due to the high probability that Jordan-Matthews will have a home playoff basketball game on Monday night, the February 21st Board of Education meeting will be Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-82904920011534708742011-02-16T16:19:00.007-05:002011-02-18T10:37:10.872-05:00Links to February Board Meeting Files
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To access Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-60402528411194816442011-02-15T11:16:00.001-05:002011-02-16T16:21:09.814-05:00Presentation made by K-8 Communities during 2/14/11 Work SessionPresentation made by K-8 Communities during 2/14/11 Work SessionChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-40680759061267344922011-02-09T18:20:00.001-05:002011-02-09T21:11:29.614-05:00Redistricting/Reconfiguration And Budget Board of Education Meeting InformationThe complete 2011-2012 Budget and Redistricting/Reconfiguration Proposal are listed under the Board of Education's February 14, 2011 meeting agenda. You can go to this link for all comprehensive information on these two topics: http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/board/board_minutes.htmlChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-79385571255548717562011-02-03T16:55:00.000-05:002011-02-03T16:55:36.657-05:00Redistricting Blog Entry #6 - Budget Advisory Committee Presentation LinkHere is a link to the February 3rd budget advisory committee meeting presentation:
http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/central_office/finance/docs/Budget%20Advisory%20Committee%202.3.11.ppt.pdfChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-43663354711779395892011-02-02T10:56:00.007-05:002011-02-09T21:10:05.383-05:00Redistricting Blog Entry #5 (2/2/11)
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(Supt. Logan is posting Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-24288807909818697492011-01-26T10:51:00.003-05:002011-01-26T10:53:04.780-05:00Redistricting Blog Entry #4 (1/26/11) Opportunities for Public Comment (Supt. Logan)
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Our staff and members of the Board of Education have fielded many calls and emails from school families, staff, and the community over the past two weeks regarding theChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-60067751989038557872011-01-25T01:31:00.006-05:002011-01-25T01:40:28.794-05:00Redistricting Blog Entry #3 by Board of Education Chair Deb McManusI want to thank those of you who have tried to learn and share facts. First, nothing has been done secretly or even particularly quietly. Mr. Logan’s presentation was posted online at the same time that it was sent to Board of Education members. The board had no prior notice of his plan. There is no information that has not been made public; everything presented to the board was made public as weChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-72974765841199362002011-01-19T13:11:00.005-05:002011-01-19T13:16:37.894-05:00Redistricting Blog Entry #2 (1/19/11) Responding to Initial Questions and Concerns (Superintendent Logan)
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• Weekly Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-54281863711643873192011-01-15T13:41:00.002-05:002011-01-15T13:57:04.865-05:00Redistricting Discussion Blog Entry #1 - Information from the January 14th Board of Education Mid-Year RetreatRedistricting Discussion
• Redistricting of Northwood district: The Board members expressed concern that parent meetings have not been held with Moncure families about the possibility of converting Moncure from a K-8 school to a traditional elementary (K-5) school. With regard to redistricting of Northwood feeder schools, the Board was in consensus to “leave it on the table for exploration” and Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-90836108847225381832011-01-05T10:17:00.002-05:002011-01-05T10:22:26.643-05:00Northwood Grad is ECU Ambassador
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I am Emily Brooks, a freshman at East Carolina University. I graduated from Northwood High School in 2010, and entered East Carolina University in the Honors College to begin pre-med, Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-32219589684495708292010-11-23T06:36:00.003-05:002010-11-29T13:55:25.791-05:002010 Chatham Education Foundation Creative Teaching Grant Recipient AnnouncedChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-37339889027546412582010-11-22T11:57:00.002-05:002010-11-22T11:59:18.355-05:00Pittsboro Elementary Fourth Graders Skype with American Soldier in IraqPittsboro Elementary fourth graders in the class of Melissa Hamm had a unique experience on Wednesday, November 10, leading up to Veterans Day on November 11th. The class had a Skype session with Lt. Jason Nunn, who is currently deployed with the U.S. Army in Iraq.
As an elementary student, Nunn attended Pittsboro Elementary along with Hamm. Nunn has been a guest blogger on the school Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-21650320413722334992010-11-18T11:20:00.000-05:002010-11-18T11:20:27.204-05:00Lt. Nunn Answers Horton 7th Grade Social Studies QuestionsLt. Nunn,
Thank you for your time and for serving our nation. Good luck to you.
Sincerely, Mrs. DeHartchuck's Seventh Grade Social Studies Classes at Horton Middle School
1. Why did you join the Army and how do you feel about your decision now? I joined the Army to serve my country, I felt that I was able and it was the right thing to do. I also wanted to see the rest of Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-79671647094331855382010-11-11T08:37:00.004-05:002010-11-11T09:07:39.373-05:00World History Lesson from Lt. Jason Nunn, Guest Blogger
One of the coolest things that I have gotten to do while I have been deployed is to learn about the history of the world and be located very close to where it started. The area I am in is part of ancient Sumerian settlements that were around thousands of years ago. Visiting the Ziggurat of Ur was awesome and just imagining that it was located on the coast a long time ago and the sheer size of Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-85855491368111066382010-11-11T08:13:00.002-05:002010-11-11T08:44:19.627-05:00New Iraqi Gov't Seated - Post by Lt. Nunn, Guest BloggerToday Iraq was able to seat its government after eight months of deadlock. They have decided to keep PM Maliki for another four year term and also have the Kurdish bloc represented by keeping Talibani as the President. Allawi, who had won the popular vote in the election, and his Iraqiyah Bloc will pick the speaker of the house of parliament. This has come at a critical point as the US Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-41085719458451184422010-11-11T08:05:00.000-05:002010-11-11T08:05:35.111-05:00Guest Blogger Lt. Nunn Answers Pollard Questions(Jason Nunn, a Northwood High School and Greensboro College graduate, will be a guest blogger in honor of Veterans Day. He is a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and is currently stationed in Iraq. We've asked him to give our Hot Topics Blog readers a first-hand account of his experience as the American Armed Forces wind down their mission in Iraq. We encouraged social studies classesChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-70011965079575506142010-11-03T15:31:00.006-04:002010-11-03T23:14:54.647-04:00Guest Blogger 1LT Jason Nunn: Student Questions on Roadside Bombs - Blog Entry 3
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Washington, D.C. -- October, 2010 – The 2010 mid-term elections are just around the corner and America’s students are actively engaged in the process. Students – from kindergarten through college – will be joining the National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) to vote for their candidates of choice on October 28, Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-66540855516557390862010-10-21T06:21:00.002-04:002010-10-28T08:28:35.767-04:00Sheriff Webster Offers Tips for a Safe Halloween(From Chatham County Sheriff Richard Webster)
Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween.
"Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun," said Sheriff Webster.
The Sheriff reminds all Chatham County residents to follow these safety tips:
Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-20737871780250067692010-10-14T12:10:00.016-04:002010-10-14T23:25:10.275-04:00Social Studies Spotlight: 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge ParkwayDuring a family day trip to the North Carolina mountains earlier this week, I took lots of photos along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The leaves are changing and the views are, as always, nothing less than glorious. The teacher runs deep inside of me so I inevitably began thinking along the ride how I could “share the view” with our Chatham County Schools students and staff who may not be able to Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-38381713331174314882010-09-07T13:38:00.001-04:002010-09-07T13:38:38.591-04:00ALERT!! Partial Closure of Pittsboro Traffic Circle Slated for Sept. 13-14 The installation of a temporary roof and related repairs on the Historic Chatham County Courthouse has led the NC Department of Transportation (DOT) to partially close the traffic circle in downtown Pittsboro for two days. Only the south side of the traffic circle in front of the Courthouse Annex will be closed on Sept. 13-14. "This means that people will be able to get halfway around the Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-31446834889778989062010-08-10T13:50:00.001-04:002010-08-10T13:52:47.946-04:00Passing of the Torch in the Jordan-Matthews Baseball Program
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As I sit here and reflect on all the good times shared at GSE...all I can do is smile. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to experience this wonderful 6-week program. My only wish is that it could have been longer. I wrote a state of the moment/snapshot about GSE in class, that I would like to share. Here it is:
The trees blowing in the wind and the clouds bouncing in the air. Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-30547543627686264672010-07-14T13:59:00.001-04:002010-07-14T14:09:00.284-04:00Eighth Blog from Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolGreetings!
The wait is over...I am finally back to blogging! I invited some of my friends to share their input of the Governor's School experience. We have ten days left and the only way I can describe GSE is that it's the "escape from the chaos of everyday life." They treat us like adults- we're not spoon fed or talked down to. We are allowed to formulate our on ideas...the speakers just Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-34402763860695277072010-07-06T12:37:00.000-04:002010-07-06T12:37:05.013-04:00Blog Entry 1 Capital Area Writing Project - by Traci Bellas, Cross Elem. TeacherWhen I applied for the Capital Area Writing Project this spring, I wholly expected it to improve my writing pedagogy. I never imagined that I would be exploring my own authorship. Our orientation and subsequent reading assignments since May 1st have explored the various minds of the author, their voices and how to reclaim our own. It has been a very reflective process.
Our first writing Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-57866017001399973192010-07-06T09:26:00.001-04:002010-07-06T09:28:08.117-04:00Seventh Blog from Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolHello!
It feels like its been forever since I posted a blog entry. Unfortunately, I had been sick with a stomach flu that prevented me from attending classes and writing blogs. I feel better than ever now and I'd like to think it was because I came home for mid-term break and got much-needed rest. Thanks mom and dad for the Chicken Noodle Soup! :) I return for the last three weeks of GSE Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-82067649410961250742010-06-28T07:54:00.022-04:002010-06-28T08:22:22.497-04:00Sixth Blog from Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolGreetings!
I am so happy to be able to say that I actively participated in the poetry slam on Tuesday. It was my first poetry reading ever and I am so glad that I was brave enough to do it. I read my autobiographical poem and everyone enjoyed it. I would like to share an excerpt from my poem:
"I am leading a poetic life.
It's one of those relentlessly beautiful lives,
with all the Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-32473960503121591782010-06-23T12:00:00.005-04:002010-06-28T07:57:10.162-04:00Fifth Blog from Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolGood Morning, We have four class periods at GSE. My first and fourth class is my Area I (English). This class is taught by Chuck Sullivan every Monday through Friday. Saturday I have first period Area I and a third period class. Each class lasts for an hour and fifteen minutes. My second period is a free period which means I can do whatever I want. My third period is either Area II or Area IIIChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-10866149350448793012010-06-21T20:30:00.000-04:002010-06-21T20:30:18.529-04:00New School Administrators Announced at June 21st Board of Education MeetingThe following school administrator hirings were announced at the June 21st Board of Education meeting where they were approved on the personnel agenda:
• Chris Poston, principal of Bennett
• Martin McDonald, principal of Jordan-Matthews
• Marcus Funchess, assistant principal at Northwood
• Lisa Jordan, assistant principal at Pollard
The district will issue a press release later this week with Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-43049464645799756052010-06-21T07:38:00.001-04:002010-06-21T09:44:22.911-04:00Fourth Blog from Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolJune 19, 2010
Greetings!
I think last night confirmed how great GSE is! Those that wanted to gathered in the Quad last night to watch a movie under the stars. The movie was entitled "Fantastic Mr. Fox" and it showcased great actors like George Clooney and Meryl Streep. I had never even heard of this movie but I'm so glad that did not stop me from seeing it. It was full of animation and Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-63461425482640103582010-06-18T12:44:00.000-04:002010-06-18T12:44:01.102-04:00Third Day of Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolGood Morning, I can't believe that this is almost the end of the first week of GSE! It feels like I've been here forever and I'm meeting so many people and making genuine friendships. Wednesday night we watched two films, "Obedience" and "My Lai". We were told to take notes on the films because we would be discussing them in our Area 3 classes. I definitely was moved by each film...I learned so Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-6169765000816357942010-06-18T12:39:00.000-04:002010-06-18T12:39:49.425-04:00Second Day of Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolToday has been jam-packed with tons of fun and various social activities. I had my first Area 1 class today and I ended up getting placed in Poetry with Mr. Chuck Sullivan. I'm actually looking forward to it! Mr. Sullivan is an amazing teacher and I know I will learn a lot. Our first homework assignment is to take 14 different lines from 14 different poems and try to form a sonnet. The goal is toChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-12142409565170205032010-06-14T12:32:00.001-04:002010-06-18T12:41:53.581-04:00First Day of Governor's School East - Chelsea Gardner, rising senior, Northwood High SchoolHello!
Today was the first day of Governor's School East! The moment I had been counting down for has finally arrived. And it has proven itself to be everything I expected- nothing short of an interesting, academically rigorous, fun and busy day! It marked the beginning of "one of the best" summer's I willl ever have. Although, I have yet to fully experience it- my first impression is very Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-5207450893078781362010-06-14T07:17:00.004-04:002010-06-14T09:04:09.162-04:00Jordan-Matthews 2010 Commencement Speaker Rose Pate's TextDistinguished guests, fellow faculty, family and friends: thank you for being here to join in honoring the class of 2010. Seniors, you are minutes away from becoming graduates, so I'll be mercifully brief.
You probably think the last four years have been about tests and projects, rules and attendance, counting the days until you're free. Many of you, in your more frustrated moments, have Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-82074014955189509082010-06-09T15:26:00.004-04:002010-06-11T09:11:07.439-04:00Pittsboro Elementary’s Dedication of a Campus Memorial Garden – Principal Minge’s Ceremony Comments
Good afternoon, everyone. On behalf our whole staff and school community including Mrs. Jones’ first grade class and the Judge family, I want to welcome each of you to our dedication of our new memorial garden. As you know, today we are celebrating and recognizing Evie Judge, a first grade student in Mrs. Jones’ class who passed away this school year. At Evie’s funeral, it was evident that Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-48672308446530098172010-06-01T17:38:00.001-04:002010-06-01T17:38:13.689-04:00News 14 Carolina Features Our 1 to 1 Laptop Learning InitiativeView the latest television news coverage of Chatham County Schools. News 14 has filmed a segment on the school district's 1 to 1 Laptop Learning Initiative. Chatham Central High School in Bear Creek is the feature school. http://triangle.news14.com/content/top_stories/626529/chatham-schools--laptop-program-finishes-1st-year?ap=1&MP4 Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-57488145040087315862010-05-25T12:22:00.002-04:002010-06-01T11:33:35.132-04:00Write On! by Earvina L. Gatison, Chatham Middle 6th Grade ESL Teacher
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The student essay competition was designed for elementary, middle, and high school students and was intended to:
promote Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-85813363641803448012010-05-10T13:04:00.003-04:002010-05-10T16:32:25.646-04:00For the Love of Reading by Samantha Langley, junior at Chatham Central HSI am the founder and president of the Chatham Central School Book Club. I know the first thing that pops into your head: What a nerd! So many students of all ages say how that reading is boring, they'll never do it unless their teacher tells them to, and that reading is hard. However, what they don't realize is that every time you pick your favorite hunting magazine, log onto a fashion blog, or Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-87758900111646859602010-05-10T10:18:00.002-04:002010-05-10T10:18:59.592-04:00NC Ranks Among Nation's Top 2 States for Pre-K EducationFor the second year in a row, North Carolina is one of only two states
to meet all 10 quality standards benchmarks for preschool education
according to The State of Preschool 2009 published by the National
Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER). For the fifth
consecutive year, the report ranked the state in the nation's top 10 for
state preschool education. According to the publication, Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-32808192799001915872010-04-26T13:22:00.001-04:002010-04-26T14:09:26.492-04:00Bennett Fifth Graders Bring a Musical Message of Staying Forever Free of Drugs and Alcohol blog entry by Samantha Langley, Chatham Central JuniorI recently had a chance to see the fifth graders of Bennett Elementary School put on a musical performance of “Forever Free.” A musical that brings us the message of why we should all say no to alcohol and drugs. The whole thing was amazing. The vocals were excellent, and the dance moves were original and fun. All the songs were new, edgy, and exciting.
The production consisted of nine songs Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-56751024959674082302010-04-12T09:42:00.004-04:002010-04-12T10:45:22.027-04:00Donate at One of Our Blood Drives by Samantha Langley"I don't want to give blood because I'm afraid of needles." I cannot tell you how many people I know who have used this as an excuse to not give blood. However, in all actuality giving blood is not bad at all. The needle really doesn't hurt that much; in fact, when you fall and skin your knee, it hurts more than giving blood does. The fact that you could save up to three lives through blood Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-44915453380274635082010-04-05T11:31:00.003-04:002010-04-12T10:54:57.957-04:00Poetry Out Loud by Samantha Langley, a Chatham Central Junior
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Each school has announced its kindergarten orientation and screening dates and times. Individuals with questions should call the elementary school in Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-55629799423935515302010-03-25T23:39:00.001-04:002010-03-25T23:39:44.750-04:00Pittsboro Area Schools Affected Friday, March 26, by Courthouse Fire <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-79982968917835092192010-03-17T13:14:00.009-04:002010-03-18T12:07:32.625-04:00Northwood Plans Guys and Dolls as Spring MusicalJoin the debonair gamblers, showgirls, con artists, tourists, and mission dolls of Times Square when Damon Runyon’s New York stories come to life in the Northwood High School 2010 production of Guys and Dolls from March 25-27 at 7 p.m. in the Benjamin Lee Auditorium on campus.
This year, in addition to the three 7 p.m. performances, there will be a special Friday night “dinner theatre” option, Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-62802705051225130992010-03-10T10:47:00.007-05:002010-03-11T23:40:08.557-05:00Chatham Education Foundation Announces 2010 Professional Development Grant RecipientsChatham Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Professional Development Grants. We were pleased with the number of teachers these programs will serve and feel confident that numerous Chatham County teachers and students will benefit from these grants.
Keri Randolph
Vice-President, Chatham Education Foundation Board of Directors
Science Department Chair
NorthwoodChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-56274619591262119972010-03-09T15:01:00.002-05:002010-03-09T15:01:41.544-05:00March 15 Now a Student DayMonday, March 15, will now be a student day in Chatham County Schools, not a teacher workday due to the school system being closed on March 3rd when there was snow in the area.
Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-63522470246435527962010-03-03T18:31:00.000-05:002010-03-03T18:31:41.102-05:00Chatham County Schools Operating on a 2-Hour Delay – Thursday, March 4
Chatham County Schools will open on a two-hour delay for students and employees on Thursday, March 4, due to inclement weather conditions. Bus routes will also run on a two-hour delay.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Chatham abrirán dos horas mas tarde para los estudiantes y los empleados el jueves, 4 de marzo, porque tenemos mal tiempo. Las rutas de altobuses manejarán dos horas mas tarde tambienChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-85355321859673112072010-03-03T07:05:00.004-05:002010-03-03T07:09:26.804-05:00(UPDATE) School District Closed for All on Wednesday - March 3
Chatham County Schools will be closed for students and employees on Wednesday, March 3, due to inclement weather conditions. (Update: 3/3/10 at 6:52 AM)
Las Escuelas del Condado de Chatham estarán cerradas para los estudiantes y los empleados el miercoles, tercer de marzo porque tenemos mal tiempo.
Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-12126054128941403882010-03-02T22:08:00.001-05:002010-03-02T22:08:16.030-05:00Chatham County Schools Operating on a 2-Hour Delay – Wednesday, March 3 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-85232452219397644372010-03-02T14:03:00.001-05:002010-03-02T14:03:10.995-05:00Chatham County Schools - Evening Activities Curtailed as a Precaution on Tuesday evening, March 2Officials in Chatham County Schools are closely watching the local weather forecast as precipitation enters the area. As a precaution all evening activities should end in time for students to be home by 8 p.m. Individuals should keep in touch with their school(s) related to any dates of events that may need to be rescheduled. The school district is currently operating on its normal schedule. Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-8576451744580441682010-03-02T13:22:00.001-05:002010-03-02T13:22:37.071-05:00Two Chatham Central Wrestlers Are State Champions <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-64403467467007541562010-02-19T14:12:00.002-05:002010-02-19T14:46:21.386-05:00PTA Thrift Shop NeedsIn order to save on expenses in our PTA Thrift Shop stores, we are asking schools if they would like to do a supply drive earning money to help us purchase the following items :
2 adding machines for Pittsboro
1 new fax machine for Cole Park
4 new tires for the Cole Park store truck. We also need a mechanic to look at the Pittsboro store van and see if it is worth repairing and approximately Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-70347414288638493052010-02-19T13:57:00.006-05:002010-02-19T14:07:01.831-05:00American Red Cross Blood Drive at North Chatham School on Monday, February 22, 2:00-6:30 pmNorth Chatham School will be hosting its ninth annual community American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, February 22, from 2:00-6:30 p.m. in the
multipurpose room. Members of the school Student Council will be helping at the blood drive. Please consider giving blood, as with the winter
weather, a number of blood drives had to be canceled and the current blood supply is low. There will also be Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-45402320865366822792010-02-08T19:30:00.006-05:002010-02-09T15:42:34.819-05:00Leonard Named to District 4 Board of Education SeatGary Leonard was named by the Chatham County Board of Education during its meeting on Monday evening, February 8, to fill the seat in district 4 left vacant when Gerald Totten passed away in December. Leonard spent many years as a teacher and coach in Chatham County Schools and retired from the district in 2007. This term expires in the latter part of 2010.
He will be officially sworn in duringChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-10169792553011337812010-02-05T15:06:00.004-05:002010-02-22T22:27:47.599-05:00Northwood's Blice is Regional Principal of the YearChris Blice, the principal of Northwood High School, has been named one of eight regional principals of the year. Superintendent Robert Logan, his senior leadership team, and the Northwood assistant principals surprised Blice with the announcement during a brief assembly on Friday afternoon, February 4, with the Northwood senior class, Blice's wife, Debbie, and several staff members as the Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-9637585919994421122010-02-05T05:54:00.001-05:002010-02-05T05:54:18.664-05:00February 5 - Chatham County Schools opening on a two-hour delayChatham County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and employees on Friday, February 5, due to inclement weather entering the area. Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-63916386296837192162010-02-03T14:23:00.001-05:002010-02-03T14:23:44.316-05:00County Science Fair RescheduledDue to the recent winter weather and school closings, the Chatham County Science Fair has been rescheduled. It will take place next week on Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11. On Wednesday, February 10, student projects will be delivered to Northwood High School media center. The Regional Science Fair is slated for the following week on February 19. On Thursday Feb. 11, judges Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-40954375782352787242010-02-03T13:53:00.001-05:002010-02-03T13:53:38.726-05:00February 4 - Two-Hour Delay for Students, Employees Report at Regular Time <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-68093429828156899072010-02-02T16:55:00.000-05:002010-02-02T16:55:38.701-05:00Wednesday, February 3 - Optional Teacher WorkdayChatham County Schools will be closed for students on Wednesday, February 3. The day will be an optional teacher workday for employees, who should report to work on a two-hour delay and only come to work if they feel they are able. Employees will be able to make up the time at a later date if they are unable to come to work on Wednesday.
Las Escuelas del Condado de Chatham estarán cerradas para Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-24034141996847736702010-02-01T15:44:00.001-05:002010-02-01T15:44:57.028-05:00Chatham County Schools Closed February 2 <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-44580700008990389202010-02-01T08:35:00.001-05:002010-02-01T08:38:18.186-05:00Funeral for Virginia Cross Changed to Wednesday - Correction
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The funeral for Virginia Cross has been changed from Monday, February 1, to Wednesday, February 3, at 11:00 a.m. (not 10:00 a.m. as the P.R. Dept. of the school system was originally told). The service will be at Siler City First Baptist Church.
Virginia Cross taught third grade for 52 years in Chatham County Schools. The district's newest elementary school thatChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-26900122474303042832010-01-31T12:48:00.001-05:002010-01-31T12:48:10.191-05:00Chatham County Schools Closed February 1 - Inclement Weather <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} @font-face {font-family:Cambria; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:3 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-82444619923464597522010-01-31T12:20:00.001-05:002010-02-01T08:34:04.921-05:00Funeral for Virginia Cross Changed to WednesdayThe funeral for Virginia Cross has been changed from Monday, February 1, to Wednesday, February 3, at 11:00 a.m. The service will be at Siler City First Baptist Church as originally planned.
Virginia Cross taught third grade for 52 years in Chatham County Schools. The district's newest elementary school that opened in 2007 is named for her.
Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-55095658312536915482010-01-28T16:08:00.002-05:002010-01-28T16:11:30.574-05:00Virginia Wrenn Cross ObituaryThe Chatham County Schools family mourns the loss of Virginia Wrenn Cross, for whom Virginia Cross Elementary School in Siler City is named. Mrs. Cross passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 27. There will be a public viewing at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home on Sunday, January 31, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, 314 North Second Avenue, Siler Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-60678655687980345332010-01-19T09:44:00.003-05:002010-01-21T12:43:45.096-05:00County Science Fair Coming SoonOn February 3, students will bring their projects Northwood High School to set up
and register them from 12:00-4:30 p.m. The projects will be set up in
the media center. Individual school science fair coordinators can register
student projects online and request registration cards for their student
winners.
On Thursday, February 4, individual student projects will be judged and students
will Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-62718448433208620542010-01-13T08:05:00.001-05:002010-01-13T08:05:47.776-05:00Exceptional Children Department Working to Better Serve Non-Verbal StudentsThe Exceptional Children Department of Chatham County Schools is working with UNC Chapel Hill's New Voices to enhance the educational services for the district's more severe non-verbal students. The E.C. teachers serving these students have received a new curriculum with professional development. The CCS Assistive Technology team is working with New Voices to identify needs and to ensure Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-30036606103404626582010-01-11T09:59:00.000-05:002010-01-11T09:59:16.838-05:00Update on Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
The Chatham County Board of Education has been invited to participate with County Commissioners and local mayors in a joint elected boards meeting scheduled for 6:00-8:00 p.m. on January 21. The location for this meeting will be at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City. For answers to additional questions, please contact Ben Townsend of Chatham County Economic Development at btownsend@chathamedc.org.Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-9488382954118973462009-12-18T12:04:00.000-05:002009-12-18T12:04:04.344-05:00Weather Watch - Friday, December 18, 2009(12:01 p.m.) Employees in schools can leave when students have departed if they so choose. Hourly employees will be able to make up their time later if they choose to leave early today.
(11:43 a.m.) All extracurricular events scheduled for Friday night in Chatham County Schools have been canceled. The district may release staff early if the storm continues to worsen before the end of the Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-53101058858630716142009-12-18T11:46:00.001-05:002009-12-18T19:05:34.688-05:00Weather Watch - Friday, December 18, 2009(11:43 a.m.) All extracurricular events scheduled for Friday night in Chatham County Schools have been canceled. The district may release staff early if the storm continues to worsen before the end of the regular work day.
(Update: 11:15 a.m.) Due to inclement weather entering Chatham County before 11 a.m., Chatham County Schools will release all students as close to 11:30 a.m. as possible Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-33275518141512293882009-12-18T11:24:00.002-05:002009-12-18T11:24:46.817-05:00Weather Watch - Friday, December 18, 2009(Update: 11:15 a.m.) Due to inclement weather entering Chatham County before 11 a.m., Chatham County Schools will release all students at 11:30 a.m. today.Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-27994087997490350952009-12-18T06:43:00.001-05:002009-12-18T06:43:50.679-05:00Weather Watch - Friday, December 18, 2009(Update: Friday morning, December 18, at 6:45 a.m.) Chatham County Schools still does not anticipate any changes to its schedule for the day due to potential inclement weather approaching the area. Students will be dismissed at noon to start the holiday break as originally planned on the school year calendar. Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-29820362091590311622009-12-17T11:32:00.000-05:002009-12-17T11:32:01.297-05:00School District Monitoring Friday Weather OutlookOfficials in Chatham County Schools are monitoring winter storm conditions set to move into the area on Friday, December 18. As of Thursday morning, the National Weather Service forecast called for a high near 37 degrees, a 90 percent chance of precipitation and snow after 1 p.m. Chatham County Schools will dismiss all students at noon. The majority of district bus routes last less than one hour.Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-24283111362897020982009-12-14T16:38:00.011-05:002009-12-15T09:50:45.081-05:00Chatham Educators Visit ChinaThrough the UNC Center for International Understanding, Superintendent Robert Logan and Dr. Robin McCoy, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, were members of a delegation of educators that visited China from December 2-10, 2009.
2 representatives from 10 school districts in North Carolina were among the 400+ people who went on this trip.
Chatham County Schools was the only Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-62865540153153958692009-12-14T16:25:00.001-05:002009-12-14T16:25:46.104-05:00Jordan-Matthews Receives Solar PanelJordan-Matthews High School teacher Phil Cox just shared with the Public Relations Department (Monday, December 14, at 4:15 p.m.) that the school has been notified this afternoon it will receive solar photovoltaic installations in the coming months, as part of a partnership between Progress Energy Carolinas and the Carolina Hurricanes Kids 'N Community Foundation. This hands-on educational Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-59958261514829907832009-12-02T08:43:00.005-05:002009-12-03T13:56:09.589-05:00Board Member Gerald Totten Passes Away
The students, employees, and families of Chatham County Schools mourn the loss of Gerald Totten, a member of the Chatham County Board of Education who passed away the morning of Wednesday, December 2, after a brief battle with cancer.
Even in his final days, Colonel Totten was concerned about his school system commitments, having asked his granddaughter unexpectedly after he had been resting Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-81451004411707346592009-11-23T16:48:00.002-05:002009-11-23T16:53:29.417-05:00Northwood Graduation Project "Show and Tell" EveningNorthwood's 1st Annual Graduation Project Presentation Night is quickly approaching in mid-December and will be here before we know it! On November 21st I had the wonderful opportunity of witnessing the fruits of our labor at a Graduation Project "Show and Tell" evening at the Chatham County Together Headquarters in Pittsboro. The "Show & Tell" was hosted by Marjorie Hudson and Gwen Overturf Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-66892183345629930392009-11-20T15:20:00.002-05:002009-11-20T15:34:59.773-05:00December Board of Education Meeting Date Changed Again
The Chatham County Board of Education will meet on Thursday, December 17, at the central office in Pittsboro. The open session will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Board originally had a December meeting scheduled for December 7, changed it to December 15, and now, due to schedule conflicts, has needed to re-schedule it.
Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-80538134266341722322009-11-17T10:00:00.000-05:002009-11-17T10:00:20.886-05:00Raising Achievement/Closing The Gap Task Force - Executive Committee MinutesRaising Achievement/Closing The Gap Task Force
Executive Committee Minutes
November 10, 2009
Present: Carol Caffee, Pat Regan-Alston, George Greger-Holt, Daniel Haithcox, Robin McCoy, Robert Logan, Maria Soto, Esther Coleman, Pete Rubinas, Herlinda Bryan
Carol opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda.
Carol reported that Norman Clark is considering serving as Co-Chair, but would like to Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-62987594951296374002009-11-09T21:20:00.000-05:002009-11-09T21:20:47.831-05:00New School Will Be Named Margaret B. Pollard Middle SchoolDuring its November 9th meeting, the Chatham County Board of Education voted to name the district's new middle school slated to open in the fall of 2010 Margaret B. Pollard Middle School. Pollard was a member and one-time chair of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. She was well-known for her commitment to community service.
* Chatham County Commissioner
* Member of the MentalChatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202701011057996135.post-75884281502594105542009-10-27T16:16:00.005-04:002009-10-27T22:26:12.547-04:00Raising Achievement/Closing The Gap Task Force MinutesRaising Achievement/Closing The Gap Task Force Minutes
October 13, 2009
Present: Carol Caffee, Pat Regan-Alston, George Greger-Holt, Spencer Register, Justin Bartholomew, Tamera Moore, Norma Boone, Daniel Haithcox, Robin McCoy, Robert Logan, Maria Soto, Esther Coleman, Holly Duncan, Mia Munn, Chris Blice
Carol opened the meeting and reviewed the agenda.
The Minority Achievement Award Chatham County Schools NC Public Relations Depthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05696589786756103063noreply@blogger.com0