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October 30, 2009 Magnet School Programs to be Revised at Four SchoolsGuilford County Schools (GCS) will revise magnet programs in four schools next year. GCS and school staff at Bluford Communications Magnet, Hampton Leadership Academy, Montlieu Math and Science Academy and Parkview A+ Magnet will all begin to explore new themes. GCS staff recently conducted an in-depth analysis of 42 current magnet school programs. The schools were evaluated based on school demographics, student achievement, strength of the magnet curriculum and student interest. Historical data was reviewed as well to determine the time period of the programs and recent progress. The four schools chosen for revisions met less than 70 percent of the evaluation criteria. Seven other schools also met less than 70 percent of the evaluation criteria—these schools are either currently receiving funding under the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP), are under restructuring due to No Child Left Behind or are in a school-within-a-school model, so they will not be revised at this time. Before deciding on new themes, the four schools will hold meetings with teachers, parents, students and community members to get their input on potential themes. For more information, please contact Dr. Michelle Ungurait, director of magnet and choice schools, at 378-8832. Deadline is Saturday for Students to Register for the Dec. 5 SATSaturday, Oct. 31 is the last day for students to register for the upcoming Dec. 5 SAT administration. For high school seniors who wish to make sure their scores are available for prospective colleges or universities, this is one of the last opportunities to take the test. The next test is Jan. 23, 2010, and the deadline to register without paying a late fee is Dec. 15. The cost of the exam is $45, but the fee can be waived for qualified students. Payment can be made online using a credit card. More information about registering for the test is available at http://www.collegeboard.com. Search for SAT Registration to sign up. For more information, please contact Guy Ferguson, AP/IB and PSAT/SAT program coordinator, at 370-8244. Schools Observe Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week is a national prevention and awareness campaign that encourages students to adopt a substance-free lifestyle. Students at many of the district’s schools are observing the week with special activities. Greensboro Mayor Yvonne Johnson visited Vandalia Elementary on Thursday to share a message with students about making positive life choices. Her visit tied in with Vandalia’s celebration of Red Ribbon Week. Students are wearing red ribbons during the week to show their commitment to being drug free. The school is also having coloring and poster contests and theme days. Students at Ferndale Middle are handing out information about staying drug free to their classmates during lunch periods. For more information, please contact Vernice Thomas, GCS Safe and Drug-Free Schools supervisor, at 621-4026. The Great Depression Brought to Life at Teaching American History ColloquiumThe first of four colloquia for Year Three of the Teaching American History (TAH) Grant Project for 11th grade U.S. history teachers was held on Oct. 9. The focus of the session, held at Guilford College, was “The 20’s and the Great Depression” with presentations by the library archivist and professors from Guilford College, North Carolina State University and Holy Cross University. The 40 participating teachers were exposed to scholarly information and pedagogical demonstrations of times before, during and after the Depression. This federally funded project has three remaining colloquia scheduled for November, February and April, along with a summer institute. The focus of each upcoming session involves one or more of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study U.S. history goals. The October colloquium was a success as evidenced by a comment from a new participant: “Awesome, with visuals and strategies that we can take back to the classroom.” For more information, please contact Maureen Robinson, TAH grant coordinator, at robinsm2@gcsnc.com or 370-2349. GCS Schools Earn State Recognition for PBSNineteen schools will be recognized by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction on Monday for their implementation of the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) program. Thirteen schools are being honored as PBS Green Ribbon Schools and six more are being named PBS Model Level Schools. PBS Green Ribbon Schools: McLeansville Elementary, Vandalia Elementary, Lindley Elementary, Oak View Elementary, Falkener Elementary, Reedy Fork Elementary, Alamance Elementary, General Greene Elementary, Murphey Traditional Academy, Southwest Middle, Kiser Middle, Eastern High and Northwest High. PBS Model Level Schools: Fairview Elementary, Gibsonville Elementary, Oak Hill Elementary, Johnson Street Global Studies, Northeast Middle and Jackson Middle. Through PBS, 41 of the district’s schools structure their environments so that students are more likely to make positive behavioral choices. PBS is also one way schools teach character education. For more information, please contact Sherry Rogowski, PBS coordinator, at 370-8170. Ragsdale Alumnus Recognized as CNN HeroDickson “Doc” Hendley, a 1997 graduate of Ragsdale High, has been recognized as a CNN Hero for his efforts to provide clean water to communities worldwide. After learning about the world's water crisis while travelling during college, Hendley started Wine to Water, an organization that provides water to people in developing nations and gives them the means to solve their own water crisis in a sustainable way. Since 2004, he has worked with communities in Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda and Cambodia. Through creative fundraising, Wine to Water has brought sustainable water systems to 25,000 people in five countries. To view the complete story and vote for the Hero of the Year, go to http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/. Holocaust Survivor Speaks to Greensboro CommunityHolocaust survivor Rabbi Laszlo Berkowits will speak about his life and experiences on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at Temple Emanuel in Greensboro. Berkowitz is the author of “The Boy Who Lost His Birthday,” a memoir that covers his childhood in Hungary, his triumph over oppression during the Holocaust and his role as a spiritual leader in America. Berkowits will talk about his experience as a 16-year-old boy surviving in the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz until its liberation by American troops. There will be a question and answer period after the talk, and Berkowits will be available to sign his book. For more information, please contact Temple Emanuel at 292-7899. The Latest News from GCS:GCS NewsbreakThe Early College at Guilford, Weaver Academy and The Middle College at GTCC—Jamestown are among the seven North Carolina High Schools to graduate 100 percent of the senior class; GCS students are among those honored as Young Peacemakers; Northern High students go the extra mile to study cultural literature Measuring What Matters:A Forum on alternatives for “Paying for Teacher Quality” All-County High School ChorusWatch some of GCS’ most talented singers perform in the first of this school year’s All-County Concerts from Oct. 17 at Grimsley High. The program airs daily at 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. Superintendent’s Media BriefingsWatch Superintendent Green’s media briefings where he addresses topics important to GCS and answers questions on a variety of topics. Staying Healthy During Flu SeasonIt is the number one flu threat this season. Check out the latest information on precautions to prevent the spread of the flu virus and how to handle it if someone has the flu. GCSTV 2-LIVE
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