Category Archives: It’s Elementary

Jeffreys Grove Fifth-Grader Wins State Reading-Writing Contest

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Joey Johnson, a fifth-grade student at Jeffreys Grove Elementary School, was selected as the North Carolina winner (grades 4-6) for the 2011 Letters About Literature competition. The contest was administered through the State Library of NC as part of the … Continue reading →

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“One Book One School” Becomes “Three Books One Community” at Powell Elementary

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Christy Barnett

In past years, “One Book One School” has been a favorite collaborative project at Powell GT Magnet Elementary School. For this project, one book is selected for the entire student body to read and study. Because the book must serve … Continue reading →

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Brooks Fifth-Graders to Perform Opera

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Christy Barnett

Every year, the fifth-grade at Brooks Magnet Elementary School creates and performs an original opera. The students research and choose the topic, write the script, compose the music, build the lights, create the sets and advertise the production. Students begin … Continue reading →

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It’s Elementary: What Are Leveled Books?

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Nancy Mangum

If you are a kindergarten or first grade parent, you have just received your child’s first report card. Your child’s teacher may have told you your child was reading at a certain level and the benchmark for your child’s grade … Continue reading →

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It’s Elementary: How Do I Help My Child Develop the Ability to Think Critically?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Nancy Mangum

Our future depends on the abilities of young citizens to make informed decisions about science issues that affect us all. Think about all the controversy around such issues as stem cell research, developing new energy sources, and global warming. For … Continue reading →

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What do I need to know about Kindergarten registration?

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Nancy Mangum

Kindergarten registration begins in Wake County Public Schools on the first Thursday in February. This year that will be February 5. Students may register for kindergarten throughout the spring but it is helpful in planning for your entering student to … Continue reading →

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