03. Good News Report
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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 3:20pm
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TCS School Nutrition & Local Restaurants Bridging the Gap
During the coronavirus crisis, many groups have responded rapidly to help local families fill the gaps while schools are closed. The Transylvania County School Nutrition Department has switched operations to its summer feeding mode in order to deliver meals to children throughout the county. School bus drivers are transporting food daily. Backpack Buddies food packs are being delivered by School Resource Officers. Many local restaurants have also stepped up. Pescado’s Burritos, Country Skillet, Grill @ the Barn, Rooster Head Plantation, Jet’s Pizza, the BBQ Shed, Creekside Market, Villa Amato and others are all providing or have provided free meals or food items for children each day while schools are closed. In addition, Lake Toxaway Charities has donated $10,000 to the local School Nutrition program. We thank these community heroes for their support.
Morehead-Cain Scholarship
Brevard High School senior Graham Phillips has been awarded the prestigious Morehead-Cain Scholarship as a member of the UNC-Chapel Hill Class of 2024. The Morehead-Cain scholarship provides a fully funded educational experience with four years of undergraduate study and summer enrichment experiences. Congratulations, Graham!
Levine Scholarship
Brevard High School senior Jolene Osteen has been awarded the prestigious Levine Scholarship as a member of the UNC-Charlotte Class of 202024. The Levine Scholarship provides a fully funded educational experience with four years of undergraduate study and a stipend to create and sustain a community service initiative. Congratulations, Jolene!
2020 TIME NC Student Academy of Science Results
Transylvania County Schools TIME 4 Real Science students participated in the first ever online North Carolina Student Academy of Science Competition held via ZOOM on Friday, March 27—a response to COVID-19. Students submitted their research papers ahead of time and then presented their papers online. Congratulations to the following students who placed at the state level. Congratulations also to outgoing NCSAS student president Fritz Ruppert!
Frank Parsons, Ben Caroway and Satchel Malo: The Effectiveness of a 3D Printed Hydrogel to Sustain Algal Growth
- 1st Place Biotechnology
- Selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ
Nicole Vargas Sancho, Jarek Stewart Karlowics and Elise Poche: Antimicrobial Activity of Microorganisms Isolated from Western North Carolina Mushrooms
- 1st Place Biological Science
- Selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ
Isaiah Lefler and Graham Green: An Evaluation of Utilizing Nitrifying Bacteria in Conjunction with Martian Resources to Enable Hydroponic Growth
- 1st Place Earth and Space Science
- Selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ
Josh Kupras and Heath Sanders: Evaluating the Efficiency of Using Martian Materials as Fuel to Reach Martian Orbit
- 1st Place Physics
- Selected to represent North Carolina at the 2021 AAAS Meeting in Phoenix, AZ
Fritz Ruppert and Jon Gibson: Evaluation of the Role of Cryptochromes in Culex quinquefasciatus Magnetoreception
- 2nd Place Behavioral Science
Kathryn Hart and Andy McKibbon: Developing Computational Models Using Deep Learning Softwares to Identify Individuals Within the Eastern Spotted Skunk Species
- 3rd Place Computer Science
Ivy Scott and Josie Troyer: Characterization of Pigments Extracted from Southern Appalachian Mushrooms as Sensitizers in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
- 3rd Place Chemistry
Kindergarten Registration 2020
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open in all our elementary schools. Starting school is an exciting experience for young children and we want to be sure it is a positive one. All children who will be five (5) years old on or before August 31, 2020 are eligible to start kindergarten this fall. Visit www.tcsnc.org/k for forms and more information.
National Assistant Principals Week
National Assistant Principals Week is April 6-10, 2020. NASSP, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators invite all to honor and recognize the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in schools across the United States. We appreciate all the talent and dedication of our Assistant Principals, every day of the year!
Public School Volunteer Week
Public School Volunteer Week, April 20-24, 2020, provides a yearly opportunity for schools and families to honor the dedicated volunteers whose contributions support student success. To the parents, grandparents, and community members whose experience, expertise, and passion make a difference in the lives of children every day, we say “thank you” for all that you do.
Music in Our Schools Month
March was National Music in Our Schools Month and a time to support the educators, students, and programs that make all the concerts and performances possible. Not only does music enhance our lives, but learning to sing, read music, or play an instrument stimulates the brain and improves all areas of academia. At a time when many school music programs are facing budget cuts, we continue to support our music and arts programs. Please join us in celebrating music educators for all they do to enrich learning and bring music into our lives.
National Social Workers Month
Celebrated each March, National Professional Social Work Month is an opportunity to recognize the important contributions of school social workers in providing services to children in need. This year’s theme, “Social Workers: Generations Strong,” pays tribute to the many roles filled by these hardworking individuals. Whether serving as advocates, advisors, counselors, or facilitators, school social workers provide services in crisis situations and help guide children through obstacles and uncertainty. They also help students gain the social-emotional understanding needed to find academic success and positive strategies for life. We appreciate the work of school social workers and thank them for all they do.
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