Principal's Corner
Volume XXII - April 14, 2019
Shout Outs - Submitted by RHS Staff Members
- I would like to give a shout out to the Office Ladies- Sherry Williams, Terry Joiner, Julie Willaford, Kristy Fenn, Nicole Cox and Frances Turner for donating the most amazing Picnic-Tailgate Relay for Life Basket! Thank you so much!
- Big Shout out to Justine Smith- who led two Odyssey Teams to the State Competition!
- Great job to the Arts Department- Shannon Ehlers, Greg Shreckengost, Kayleigh Jewell and Renee Tripp! Fiddler on the Roof was terrific! The memories the students made will last a lifetime!
- A shout out to Cara Jackson for creating a prom perfect menu!
- Lacee Estes! Thank you for making me laugh with your Flipgrid Response!
This week's winner is........
Please see Mrs. Willaford for a small token of appreciation!
Keep up with RHS happenings
There is also a RHS staff only calendar in Outlook. You'll find important dates, meetings, testing information, etc. Click on the calendar Icon at the bottom left of Outlook, then look for the Staff Calendar on the left.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Please share the parent survey link. We have not yet reached our target goal. http://tinyurl.com/RHSParentClimate
- This week, we will convene an Attendance Action Committee. We have 14 teachers, administrators, and classified staff who will be personally calling all of the parents of students who have 5-10 absences every 2 weeks. We are doing this to support your efforts in the classroom. Please also continue to reach out to make personal contacts for students who are at-risk of failing.
PLEASE HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!! "The Annual Richlands FFA Spring Plant Sale will be on Saturday, April 13th from 8am-3pm and Monday-Wednesday April 15th-17th from 2:30-4:00pm at the Richlands High School Greenhouse. There will once again be a wide variety of vegetables and herbs as well as ornamental plants and hanging baskets for sale. All plants will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. On Saturday, the FFA Alumni will also have BBQ sandwiches for sale beginning at 11am and will be hosting a youth decorate a flower pot activity from 11am-3pm. A copy of the plant sale price list can be found on the school's website. Don't miss this great opportunity!"
Please complete the Energy Bus activities to receive PD credit for this year. If you need the links, please contact Mrs. Turner.
2019-2020 Interact Club Advisor needed. We are in need of someone to take over as advisor for the Interact Club. The Interact Club is sponsored by the Richlands Rotary Club and is a service club. This is an important service organization on our campus, with an active student membership.
DLTF News
Hey RHS,
Onslow County Schools needs you and your students input! The BrightBytes Technology Survey will help our district improve its use of Instructional Technology. The survey should only take about 10-15 minutes to complete, deadline is by end of this month. Surveys can be completed using any internet connected device.
-Here is the Student survey link (for easy distribution you could post in your OneNote Classnotebooks or Teams):
-Here is the Teacher & Admin survey link:
Thank you for your participation!
Michael Simpson
Digital Learning & Teaching Facilitator - RHS & STES
MaED Instructional Technology
Social Worker News - From Ms. Harmon
Energy Bus - April - Click on the PDF below
Skills USA Results
Congratulations to the following Richlands High School SkillsUSA members for their performance at the 2019 North Carolina SkillsUSA State Conference this week. Twenty out of the twenty seven students placed in their contest areas. Elena Chiaramonte, Chandler Diaz, and Allison Falls will now compete at the National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky in June. Also, congratulations to Bailey Brown was elected as a state officer. She will also attend the national conference in June to represent North Carolina at the national meeting. All twenty seven students worked very hard and are all Champions!
Luke Isabelle
Architectural Drafting
2nd Place
Dale Buchanan
Architectural Drafting
3rd Place
Tyler Wargo
Architectural Drafting
4th Place
Talinda Guzman
Crime Scene Investigation
5th Place
Sikia Kornegay
Crime Scene Investigation
5th Place
Amori Torres
Crime Scene Investigation
5th Place
Jose Hernandez-Gamero
Electrical Construction Wiring
5th Place
Mico Quijano
Extemporaneous Speaking
4th Place
Ale' Bissette
Health Knowledge Bowl
4th Place
Emeli Talsma
Health Knowledge Bowl
4th Place
Gabi Templeton
Health Knowledge Bowl
4th Place
Nykija Wilson
Health Knowledge Bowl
4th Place
Chandler Diaz
Medical Assisting
1st Place
Allison Falls
Medical Terminology
1st Place
Elena Chiaramonte
Practical Nursing
1st Place
Kayla Leyva
Practical Nursing
2nd Place
Abigail Martin
Practical Nursing
3rd Place
Kaleana Julius-Carroll
Practical Nursing
4th Place
Bailey Brown
Prepared Speech
3rd Place
Colin Rock
Related Technical Math
5th Place
AVID Madness Schedule
The final roster for teachers who will provide space for students not attending:
1. Building 100 + Agri Building + Gym + Huts-- Williams Edwards (Library)
2. Building 1100 -- Ashton Allgood (her room)
3. Building 200 + Art -- Cara Jackson
4. Building 300 (QUIET HALL) - Leonard
CAT'S DEN UPDATE
CATS DEN UPDATE
We have 116 students currently in Cats Den. If they are in Cats den for your class please pull them for tutoring by sending the Cats Den teacher an Email including who and what Power Hour block you want them.
Also if they are attending your tutoring please have them sign in to the wildcatspath for powerhour. This is how we see who is going where.
Pulling students from Cats Den is a great way to ensure they come to tutoring, no one can help them better than the teacher of the class they are struggling in.
If they choose not to work please let us know. If they are a disruption also please let us know. Students that are causing issues that impact the effectiveness of your tutoring time can be held back in Cats den. However, we have got to keep pushing them by not accepting this behavior. The Cats Den team will have conversations with the students who choose not to work or cause disruptions in an attempt to get them on track. Following this we need to give them another chance to make the right decision.
Lets face it, this is a tough bunch. However just accepting them not doing anything is what they want us to do. Its easy to get out of work like that. So don't give up on them, keep pushing like you already are.
The amount of students that have been impacted so far is amazing, this is a direct reflection of not letting them just fail. This is a reflection of RHS teachers doing whatever it takes!! Thanks to you all, it wouldn't work if it wasn't for all of you.
Thanks again
Matt Salzman
Calling all Math 1, 2 and 3 teachers!
Calling all Math 1, 2 and 3 teachers!
You are invited to attend three afternoon sessions in order to identify Math 2 Priority Standards. We will meet May 7-9, from 3:30-5:00 pm, in Meeting Room 2, at the Central Office. If you're interested in being a part of this collaborative, please complete the following form by the close of Friday, April 5, 2019.
PUBLIC FEEDBACK SOUGHT ON CONTENT STANDARDS FOR 4TH LEVEL MATHEMATICS COURSES
Parents, educators and all other community members are invited to provide feedback regarding proposed revisions to the content standards for 4th Level Mathematics Courses - ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a4C9LQlbjCovhD7 The surveys will be available through May 4, 2019.
Per State Board of Education Policy- SCOS-012, the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) reviews the state's Standard Course of Study (SCOS) on a five-to-seven-year cycle to ensure the NCSCOS consists of clear, relevant standards and objectives.
The NCDPI is committed to a uniform and formalized process to guide the review and revision of the current standards by a committee of knowledgeable and experienced classroom teachers, instructional coaches and specialists, and NC university and community college professors. Additionally, an equally qualified team of educators, as well as, members of the business/industry community will serve as external reviewers throughout the revision process.
Upon completion, these revised standards will impact the development of courses that provide a solid foundation for college and career ready students. Thus, these courses are designed to prepare students for any entry level post-secondary mathematics course. They are equal in rigor and designed to meet different student pathways into post-secondary education. Recognizing this, the NCDPI welcomes the feedback and comments of all stakeholders. Multiple drafts will be presented; hence, we encourage you to participate in future surveys about the proposed revisions to the content standards for 4th Level Mathematics Courses.
About the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction:
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides leadership to 115 local public school districts and 160 charter schools serving over 1.5 million students in kindergarten through high school graduation. The agency is responsible for all aspects of the state's public school system and works under the direction of the North Carolina State Board of Education.
For more information:
NCDPI Communication and Information Division, 919.807.3450.
OCS Weekly Update
Hello OCS family! Another great week is in the books! Read below for the latest news and updates.
SCHOOLS HONOR MILITARY FAMILIES
As part of Month of the Military Child, schools in Onslow County have been holding events to recognize and thank their military-affiliated families for their sacrifices and contributions.
On Thursday, April 4, Hunters Creek Middle School held a breakfast for military-affiliated students and their families. On Friday, April 12, Jacksonville Commons Middle, Meadow View Elementary and Dixon Elementary all held similar breakfast or luncheon events, while Sand Ridge Elementary hosted a Marine Corps Band performance and celebration to recognize their military populations as well.
In addition to the military appreciation events that have been held at individual schools, military children and their families were recognized district-wide on Friday, April 12, as the school system participated in Purple Up Day. The color purple symbolizes support for all branches of the military. Air Force blue, Army green, Navy blue, Marine red, and Coast Guard blue combine to create a single color: purple. Purple Up Day is held annually to show support for military children worldwide.
ELEMENTARY MATHCOUNTS
On April 11, elementary students across Onslow County came together to put their math skills to the test. Teams from Onslow County Schools elementary schools, as well as a team from Infant of Prague Catholic School, gathered at Clyde Erwin Elementary School to compete in the annual Elementary MATHCOUNTS competition. Teams participated in several events, each designed to challenge students’ math knowledge and make learning math more fun.
Congratulations to the following winners and a job well done to all who competed!
Individual Competition
-1st Place: Oakley Johnson, Parkwood Elementary
-2nd Place: Vincent Gonzalez, Infant of Prague
-3rd Place: Luke VanDeweert, Queens Creek Elementary
Ciphering Competition
-1st Place: Silverdale Elementary
-2nd Place: Summersill Elementary
-3rd Place: Queens Creek Elementary
Team Competition
-1st Place: Richlands Elementary
-2nd Place: Summersill Elementary
-3rd Place: Queens Creek Elementary
OCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Onslow County Association of Educational Office Professionals held its 2019 Spring Banquet earlier this week, where they presented their annual scholarship to an OCS student.
The association is dedicated to helping educational office professional achieve of professionalism and to the improvement of the quality of service provided for students, educators, and the community.
Each year, among other things, OCAEOP works to raise scholarship money to be awarded to an Onslow County Schools’ graduating high school senior, who has been accepted at a four-year college or university.
The 2019 OCAEOP Student Scholarship winner is Kaitlin Peck from Northside High School. She has been accepted to, and plans to attend, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As the OCAEOP Scholarship winner, Kaitlin’s scholarship application will also be submitted to NCAEOP’s District 12, for the opportunity to receive one of the District scholarships.
DES OM TEAM GOING TO WORLD FINALS
Dixon Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind Team is headed to the World Finals! World Finals will be May 22-25 at Michigan State. The team is coached by Beth Howard and Peggy Kelley.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving program that engages students in their learning by allowing their knowledge and ideas to come to life in an exciting, productive environment.
In addition to Dixon Elementary, OCS also had 8 other teams from 6 different schools at the state finals! The other schools that competed include Queens Creek Elementary, New Bridge Middle, Dixon Middle, Trexler Middle, Dixon High, and Richlands High School.
Congratulations to Dixon Elementary and all others who competed!
STURGEON CITY INSTITUTES
Sturgeon City offers free summer programs to area high school students and emerging freshmen. The one-week programs, which will be held June 24-28, 2019, include general sciences, engineering, marine science, chemistry, forensics and crime solving, environmental art, and leadership. Students can apply and educators can nominate students online at SturgeonCity.org. Submit your application or nomination before May 20, 2019 for consideration.
NEWS FROM THE BOARD
A summary of the special Onslow County Board of Education meeting on April 12 can be found here: News from the Board.
FOLLOW OCS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Keep up with even more OCS happenings on the following platforms:
Facebook - @OCSNC
Twitter - @OnslowSchools
Instagram - onslowcountyschools
YouTube - Onslow Schools Television
AP Summer Institute at ECU
The Center for STEM Education at ECU is offering its Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 25 – 28 at South Central High School in Winterville, NC. We are excited about our course selections and excited about providing the latest information with the new redesign. Courses offered for this summer are
- AP Art and Design
- AP Art History
- AP Biology
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- AP Chemistry
- AP Computer Science A
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Human Geography
- AP Spanish Language and Culture
The deadline to register is May 31, 2019. The link for registration is http://bit.ly/ECU-APSI. The NC AP Partnership has scholarships that are available through your local LEA. Make sure to contact your AP Coordinator to find out how to apply for this scholarship opportunity. We would like for you consider enrolling at ECU’s AP Summer Institute and share with your school/system about the training. We hope to have you join us this summer for an enriching experience!
If you have any questions regarding the APSI please email Ann McClung at mcclunga15@ecu.edu.
Thank you,
Ann McClung
Science Coordinator
ECU College of Education & Center for STEM Education
1038 W. H. Smith Blvd., Suite 102
Greenville, NC 27834Click the PDF below for information on ECU'S Partnership East
The ECU College of Education is hosting a graduate enrollment event on Thursday, April 25th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The purpose of the event is to highlight our excellent programs/certificates and provide information to those interested in enrolling in a specific program/certificate. We have degree programs and certificates that are delivered completely in an online environment as well as programs/certificates delivered via a hybrid model (a blend of face-to-face and online). For those who apply to one of our programs/certificates, the application processing fee ($75) will be waived. You may register for the event (link provided in the attachment). The code for the application fee waiver will be sent to you (via email) several days following the event.
Please feel free to share this information with teachers and others in your school/district as you deem appropriate. Specific event information is in the attachment. If there are questions about the event, you may email my administrative assistant, Jo Melnyk, at coegrad@ecu.edu
Thank you for all you do.
Sincerely,
Art Rouse
Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs
ECU
College of Education
Speight Building 154 E
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Office: 252-737-1705 | Fax: 252-328-4219
ecu.edu/website