Monthly Archives: November 2009

ParentVision: Learning Math at Home

We recently shared some information about supporting literacy instruction at home for young children. We continue in that vein with some tips for helping our youngest children get ahead in math on today’s ParentVision podcast. Here’s an expanded list of … Continue reading

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Volunteers Make a Difference

More than 28,000 people are registered to volunteer in the Wake County Public School System and more are needed. Schools benefit when they are part of a community, especially a community that is willing to volunteer its time to help … Continue reading

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WCPSS Magnet High Schools Offer Holiday Performances

If your family is investigating magnet high schools, you should visit their December arts performances. You’ll find music, drama and dance at the four magnet high schools. Here’s a schedule of events: Dec 3, 3:00 p.m. Millbrook IB Magnet High … Continue reading

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November/December Magnet Newsletter Posted

For the latest information about our magnet programs, read our short Nov./Dec. MagnetMatters newsletter online. You can also subscribe to this and other newsletters (and emergency notifications, as well!) by e-mail.

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Middle Schools Honored for Sportsmanship

Eleven WCPSS middle schools in five different conferences earned 2009 Fall Sports Season Sportsmanship Banners. The schools included Apex and West Lake in Southern (Division 1); Davis Drive and West Cary in Southern (Division 2); Daniels, Dillard and Martin in … Continue reading

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JROTC Website Now Available

WCPSS offers Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) programs at five of our high schools. We have Air Force programs at Broughton and Sanderson, Army programs at Wake Forest-Rolesville and Millbrook, and a Navy program at Cary. You can find … Continue reading

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December/January Lunch Menus Now Up

The lunch menus for December and January are now available.

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Sanderson Percussionist to March in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this Thursday on NBC at 9 a.m. to see Sanderson High School student Brandon Fernandez marching with the Macy’s All American Marching Band. Brandon, a senior, will be one of four students playing … Continue reading

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Enloe High Students Compete in Princeton Math Competition

Enloe High’s math team went to the Princeton University Math Competition this past weekend in Princeton, NJ. This was the Enloe math team’s first foray to an out-of-state competition. Overall, the Enloe students tied for 6th in the Team Round. … Continue reading

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Middle Creek High Teacher Receives the Nancy Wynn Distinguished Service Award

Carrie Jones, a science teacher at Middle Creek High School, received the “Nancy Wynn High School Distinguished Service Award” at the North Carolina Science Teachers Association Conference on Nov. 19. This award is given to a North Carolina high school … Continue reading

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