OCS Military Minute
Winter 2020
Greetings!
In lieu of recent world events, I wanted to share some quick references with you in the event you need them. Feel free to share these K-12 resources with your teachers and staff. The resources shared, along with several others, will also be available in the OCS Military Support OneNote. As always, if you have any questions or would like additional support, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to assist in any way that I can.
~B
Deployment Support & Resources
NCDPI Purple Star Program
Application Deadline is February 28
Several schools have reached out to me with questions regarding the Purple Star Program. Because NC is the 4th largest military population in the US, NCDPI wants to highlight schools that demonstrate military-friendly practices and commitment to military students and families. Awarded schools receive:
- Purple Star designation status on their NC Report Card
- Purple Star recognition to display on their campus
- Special recognition from State Superintendent Mark Johnson
If you have questions and/or are still thinking about applying, IT'S NOT TOO LATE! Please reach out to me and I'll be happy to assist you with the application process, review the application, provide PD training, etc. You can access the revised application in the OCS Military Support OneNote under "Purple Star School". Special shout out to the schools who have reached out and are applying for the NCDPI Purple Star designation....Good Luck!
Month of the Military Child - April 2020
Purple Up Day - April 9
The official Purple Up Day is Friday, April 17, 2020. Because that is our spring break, we have designated Thursday, April 9 as Purple Up Day for Onslow County Schools. Some schools already have events planned for that day and that's okay. Feel free to select an alternate day to celebrate the military students and families at your school. For more ideas on how you can celebrate Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day, visit the OCS Military Support OneNote under "School Wide Activities".
Questions????
Feel free to contact me, I'll be more than happy to help in any way that I can.
Email: brittany.norman@onslow.k12.nc.us
Website: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/domain/129
Location: 200 Broadhurst Road, Jacksonville, NC, USA
Phone: (910) 455-2211
Twitter: @BritNorman_