Monthly Archives: August 2011

PTA Council Leader Talks about Building Strong Relationships with Teachers

Parents and teachers work together to support student success. Past Wake County PTA Council President Sarah Martin says parents and teachers can build relationships at the start of the school year that will help children. Click to listen to PTA … Continue reading

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East Millbrook Launches Campaign to Boost Academic Growth

At East Millbrook Magnet Middle, Principal Andrew Livengood has launched a campaign to boost student academic growth. Livengood says the school has created a poster using the phrase “Oh the places you’ll go, if you Dare To Grow!” The academic … Continue reading

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Forestville Road Teachers on First Day of School

At Forestville Road Elementary, there was excitement on the first day of school.  Families brought their children to new classrooms. They found teachers excited about the fresh start of a new school year. Click to listen to Forestville Road Teachers on First … Continue reading

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2011 WCPSS School Counselor of the Year Honored

Mary Engerer, a school counselor at Wake Forest Elementary School, was named the 2011 School Counselor of the Year for the Wake County Public School System during a ceremony held Aug. 22 at Panther Creek High School. The 2011-12 school … Continue reading

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2010 Teacher of the Year Talks about Building Strong Relationships with Parents

Parents and teachers work together to support student success. 2010 Wake County Teacher of the Year Elizabeth Plotkin says teachers and parents can build relationships at the start of the school year that will help children grow academically. Click to … Continue reading

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Sanderson’s JROTC Cadets Earn Distinguished Unit Award

The Sanderson High Air Force JROTC corps of cadets earned the 2010-11 Air Force Junior ROTC Distinguished Unit Award. Sanderson’s cadets have won the distinguished unit award every year since it was created nine years ago. The award recognizes AFJROTC … Continue reading

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Principal Says Teachers Will Make the Difference for Walnut Creek Students

Walnut Creek Elementary opens its doors for the first time on Thursday to serve 825 students. Principal Corey Moore has recruited a team of teachers to challenge students to do their best and to devote additional time with a longer … Continue reading

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Book Bag Donations Help Washington Prepare for Start of School Year

Students smiled when handed book bags in the counselor’s office during Meet the Teacher day at Washington Magnet Elementary. The school received a donation of 100 book bags filled with school supplies from the AT&T Pioneers. Robert Doreauk, vice-president of … Continue reading

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Student Achievement, 2010-11

This report was presented to the Board at its August 16, 2011, meeting. It contains comprehensive information regarding WCPSS student achievement for 2010-2011, with comparisons to previous years. The full report is available as a PDF download: Student Achievement in … Continue reading

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New Teachers Prepare for First Day of School

Our newest teachers prepared for the first day of school by learning about the school system and completing employment paperwork in a Human Resources orientation session Monday. DeAndrea Bolden of Wildwood Forest Elementary, Bryson Finney of Walnut Creek Elementary, Paul … Continue reading

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