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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Wed, 04/11/2018 - 2:54pm
 
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Public School Volunteer Week
April 16-20, 2018 is Public School Volunteer Week, a time to show appreciation to the dedicated parent and community volunteers who contribute so much to our schools.  From donating time and labor to assisting with classroom and school activities, volunteers play an important role in supporting student success.  They truly embody the motto, “Teaching Everyone Takes Everyone.”  Our thanks to these unsung heroes!
 
Taste of Transylvania
The TCS Educational Foundation has contributed over $100,000 to innovative classroom projects and leadership development programs for our students. They are hosting their annual fundraiser, the “Taste of Transylvania,” on Tuesday, May 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Brevard Lumberyard. Over a dozen restaurants will bring their best for hundreds of guests to sample. “The Taste” has continued to grow every year, and all are encouraged to purchase their tickets soon.  General admission is $75, with discounts for children and TCS staff members. Visit the TCSEF website www.tcsef.org for information and tickets.
 
Kindergarten Rally and Registration
Dozens of young families came out to the recent Kindergarten Readiness Rally, where they connected with schools, agencies, and non-profits offering vital services. Thanks go out to WCCA (Western Carolina Community Action) for hosting the event. The excitement continues with kindergarten registration and information sessions now underway at Transylvania County Schools.  Brevard Elementary is hosting “Kindergarten Night” Thursday, April 19, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Activities include a scavenger hunt around the BES building and tours of the school. Registration forms and information will be available for all young families.  At Pisgah Forest Elementary, kindergarten registration will be held on Thursday May 10, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.  T.C. Henderson School of Science and Technology will register new kindergarten students on April 17 and 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and again on Thursday, April 19 starting at 8:00 a.m. with extended evening hours. Rising kinders are invited to “STEM Night” on the 19th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  We will have a kindergarten information meeting on May 3 @ 5:00 for all rising kinders and their parents.  Rosman Elementary will host “Kindergarten Night” on May 3, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. starting in the gymnasium. There will be crafts in the classroom and cookies for all.  RES will also hold extended registration nights on Wednesdays, dates to be announced.
 
For the most up-to-date kindergarten news, including contact information and forms to download, visit the special Kindergarten page on the Transylvania County Schools website: www.tcsnc.org/k, or call the central office at 884-6173.
 
2018 State Science Research Competitions
Congratulations to the TIME 4 Real Science Research Team for their success last month at the 2018 state level science competitions.  Twelve students representing six projects received a total of 17 awards. The following students placed first in their categories at the North Carolina Student Academy of Science and will represent North Carolina at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting in Washington D.C. in February:  Emily Trusler, Cullen Duval, Ingrid Findlay and Candace Britt.  Congratulations also to Matthew Bailey for receiving the Charles Lytle Scholarship and to Fritz Ruppert for being voted in as the new President-Elect for the North Carolina Student Academy of Science to serve under now President Chase Bishop.  The following students won a Grand Award at the North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair and will represent North Carolina at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May:  Emily Trusler, Cullen Duval, Chase Bishop, Fritz Ruppert, John Nguyen, Nicole Rideout and Matthew Bailey.  Brevard High School will send more students to ISEF than ANY other school in the state.  Go Big Blue!
 
Emily Trusler and Cullen Duval:  Isolation of Entomopathogenic Fungi From Mosquito Larvae and Evaluation of Potential for Mosquito Control
John Nguyen, Nicole Rideout and Matthew Bailey:  Antimicrobial Activity of Endophytes Isolated from Transylvania County Spray Cliff Plants
Chase Bishop and Fritz Ruppert:  Novel Method for Determining Culex quinquefasciatus Behavioural Response to Acoustic Stimuli Through a Split-Tube Design
Ingrid Findlay:  Evaluation of Fermented Beverages Produced by Yeast Isolated from Bee Bread
Candace Britt:  The Effect of Music on Working Memory in High School Students
Bain Brown, Hannah Lenze and Carly Tabor: The Isolation and Identification of Entomopathogenic Fungi from Megacopta cribraria in Transylvania County
  • 2nd Place Environmental Science, North Carolina Student Academy of Science
Fritz Ruppert: North Carolina Student Academy of Science President-Elect 
Fritz was elected at the meeting, will serve for one year as president-elect and then move into the role of president for one year. 
 
Preschool Classes in 2018
Transylvania County Schools is planning to offer preschool services in three classrooms next year.  Beginning in August 2018, T. C. Henderson, Rosman Elementary, and Brevard Elementary will each have a preschool classroom for children ages 3-4.  (Pisgah Forest will not due to projected enrollment and the likelihood that they will need every classroom for regular K-5 classes.)  The school system would like to provide this service for its employees as a benefit for working at TCS.  Children of non-employees also will be included next year as the school system works toward building inclusive and comprehensive preschool programs at all three sites. 
 
Park Scholarship Announced
Congratulations to Brevard High School senior Daniel Toole, who has been awarded a four-year Park Scholarship to North Carolina State University.  The Park Scholarship, currently valued at up to $111,000 for in-state students and up to $195,000 for out-of-state students, covers tuition, fees, and room and board at NC State.  As a Park Scholar, Daniel will receive a generous stipend toward personal expenses and the purchase of a new computer.  Park Scholars have access to enrichment grants to pursue research, service, or creative projects, and have access to alumni-funded travel grants for study abroad.  In addition, Park Scholars participate in retreats, field learning experiences, and civic engagement initiatives, as well as mentorships with some of NC State’s top faculty members.  Daniel was one of 35 recipients selected out of a field of nearly 2120 candidates from across NC and around the globe.  Selection decisions for the Park Scholarships are based on candidates’ accomplishments and potential in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character, as evidenced by their performance in interviews and assessments conducted by NC State faculty members and alumni. 
 
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