03. Good News Report
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Submitted by jenny_hunter on Fri, 03/31/2023 - 11:27am
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Employee Referral Bonus
Help us find employees to join the TCS family! Beginning this spring, all Transylvania County Schools employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to earn a $750 referral bonus if they refer a candidate who is hired by TCS and works a minimum of 90 days. There is no limit on the number of referral bonuses an employee may receive. This referral incentive is available from March 7, 2023 through December 31, 2023. To view vacancy listings or apply, visit www.tcsnc.org/careers.
TCSEF Creative Classroom Grant Winners
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Creative Classroom grant recipients! The projects listed below totaling $8,000 were recommended for funding for the 2023-2024 school year through the Transylvania County Schools Educational Foundation in partnership with the Brevard and Pisgah Forest Rotary Clubs. These competitive grants are part of the funding that the Foundation makes available each year to enrich classrooms, provide scholarships and student leadership opportunities, and support teacher leadership initiatives. Our thanks to the Educational Foundation and Rotary Clubs for their fundraising efforts and the work of the Grants Committee in evaluating the proposals.
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Erica Courtine
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BES
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Bringing the Excitement of Life Cycles to Our Classroom
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Emma Hughson
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BES
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I Like the Way you “Work” It
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Elizabeth Gibbs
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BES
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Learning with Ukuleles
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Matthew Tuckey
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BHS
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DC Derby
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Jennifer Heaslip
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BHS
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Crafting Corner
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Jennifer Heaslip
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BHS
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Mental Health Connection
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Verna Jenkins
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DRS
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Makerspace Lab
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Melissa Golden
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RES
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Shut the Box
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Bethany Chapman
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RES
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LEGO
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Heather McNeely
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RHS
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Stream Sampling
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Sarah Reid
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RMHS
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“The Pride of the Tiger” - OCS
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Sarah Justice
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RMHS
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Deal Me In!
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Laura Smith
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RMS
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3D Makes It Come Alive
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Emily Taylor
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RMS
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Light Tracing Table & Mounted Drying Rack
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National Assistant Principals Week Apr. 3-7
National Assistant Principals Week is April 3-7, 2023. Please join us in celebrating these school leaders who work to bolster teachers, motivate students, support their principals, create a positive learning community, and handle the many unpredictable challenges that land on their desks. Many thanks to our team of outstanding assistant principals:
Melonie Armano, BES
Laurie Kleppe, BES
Mick Galloway, BHS
Tonya Treadway, BHS
Wythe Newberry, BMS
Dr. Roderick Brown, BMS
Tammy Greenawalt, PFES
Jessica McCall, RHS/RMS
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time to recognize the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports can help to protect children and strengthen families. Communities have a role in ensuring that children have positive experiences and families have the resources they need when they need them—well before they are in crisis. We invite you to learn more at childwelfare.gov/preventionmonth/.
Public School Volunteer Week Apr. 17-21
The week of April 17-21, 2023 is the 27th Annual Public School Volunteer Week. It’s the perfect time to recognize the important contributions of parents, grandparents, and community members in supporting student success. From donating time and assisting with classroom activities, to tutoring and mentorship, our volunteers spend countless hours nurturing and challenging students. Be sure to thank the dedicated volunteers in your child’s school today!
National Administrative Professionals Day Apr. 26
In the U.S., National Administrative Professionals Day is the Wednesday of the last full week of April. This year it is April 26, 2023. Executive assistants and administrative professionals can often be the glue that holds an organization together. The duties of office support professionals who work in the schools and the central office are incredibly diverse, but all wear multiple hats and stay abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in their field. Our thanks and appreciation go the Transylvania County Schools Office Support Professionals for all they do every day:
Penny Creasman, BES Jill Barger, Plant Operations
Terri Upton, BES Kim Bumgarner, Transportation
Teresa Raines, BHS Lisa Osteen, MEC
Patti Lance, BHS Lisa Kimzey, MEC
Kim Garrett, BHS Dawn Anders, MEC
Wendy Berry, BMS Sheila Byrd, MEC
Christy Rogers, BMS Julie Roberts, MEC
Paula Fisher, DRS Kelly Clark, MEC
Lisa Rogers, PFES Micki Guinn, MEC
Sheila Burnette, PFES Jenny Hunter, MEC
Cindy Ayers, RES Pecolia Edwards, MEC
Elise Keever, RES & RMS Kelly Estep, MEC
Tracie Owen, RHS Denise Danos, MEC
Amanda Metcalf, RHS Fena Daves, School Nutrition
Jennifer Orr, RHS Tammy Shuler, School Nutrition
Tricia Holliday, RMS
Ashlyn Orr, TCH
Kindergarten Rally & Registration for 2023-2024
A reminder that Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year is coming up soon. A Kindergarten Rally will be held on Thursday, April 6, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Transylvania Parks and Recreation. Kindergarten registration will be available in all our elementary schools on Monday, April 17 through Friday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and also from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. 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, 2023 are eligible to start kindergarten this fall. For more information, please visit tcsnc.org/kindergarten registration.
Back Pack Buddies
On March 31st, Central Office staff, School Nutrition staff, school social workers and volunteers met at the Morris Education Center to fill 290 bags of nutrient-dense foods for students to take home over Spring Break via the Back Pack Buddies program. The food items totaled approximately $17,000. If you would like to support the Backpack Buddies program, please visit tcsnc.org/back pack buddies program to make a donation. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Janette Broda, Director of School Nutrition, at 885-7377. Special thanks go to all school staff who helped pack and deliver bags to our students.
BHS Culinary Team Wins 6th Place in 2023 NC Junior Chef Competition
Congratulations to the BHS Culinary Team members Meleah Foster, Jordan Joyner, and Han Pham for winning 6th place in the North Carolina Junior Chef Competition with their dish, Thai Pineapple Fried Rice w/Chicken. Eight teams from across the state were selected as finalists to compete in the statewide cook-off. The teams were challenged to develop a creative recipe for a school lunch entrée. The recipes had to meet the National School Lunch nutrition standards, include at least two North Carolina-grown products and one USDA Foods item, be replicable by School Nutrition programs, and appeal to student tastes. This year, at least one of the locally grown ingredients had to be cabbage, dark leafy greens, legumes/beans or peas, sweet potatoes, winter squash, or wheat. For the initial round of the competition, teams submitted their recipes along with nutrient and cost analysis and photos. For the cook-off phase, the student chefs submitted a video of their teams preparing and plating their entrée and a work plan for how they could prepare the dish within the 90-minute time limit. The teams presented their dishes on March 28 or 29 during virtual live interviews with a panel of evaluators. Results were announced on March 30 and teams were invited to participate in a virtual awards ceremony with their families, teachers, principals, School Nutrition directors, superintendents, and public information officers. Team members will receive NC Junior Chef coats, hats, and aprons along with certificates and medals based on team scores. The Junior Chef Competition was created to inspire the next generation of culinary professionals, stimulate interest in locally produced agriculture, provide nutrition education, and encourage healthy eating habits. The competition is sponsored by the NCDPI Office of School Nutrition and the Office of Career and Technical Education in partnership with the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services’ Farm to School Program, Farm to School Coalition of NC, and the School Nutrition Association of NC. Jessica Whitmire was the teacher advisor and Janette Broda was the School Nutrition advisor.
BMS Student Makes All-State Band
Congratulations to Brevard Middle School Student Naila Small for earning the 1st chair Bass Clarinet position in the 2023 North Carolina All-State Band. "Naila is a great student and works really hard. No one is more deserving of the honor. She will go far in music and life," stated Brevard Middle School band director Donnie Mulligan. Naila auditioned on March 4th at Atkins High School (Winston-Salem) against the best players in the state. She was scored on scales, a prepared solo, and sight reading. The top scorers were chosen for the band. All-State band members will travel to UNC-Greensboro on April 28-30 to rehearse and perform in concert on Sunday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the UNC-G Auditorium.
Rosman High Students Win at FBLA Conference
The Rosman Chapter of the FBLA traveled to Greensboro for the state leadership conference on March 23-25. Advisors Tammy Hall and Lindsay Barton took seven students to compete in the areas of graphic design, public speaking, and social media strategies. Senior Johnathan Meeks placed in the Top 10 for Public Speaking. Freshmen Tristan Powell and Hope Cook placed in the Top Ten for Graphic Design. This conference is an excellent opportunity for students to learn and grow in their leadership abilities.
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