Instructional Technology at Tabor City Middle
Marcus Rising's students at Tabor City Middle School created publicity materials as part of a mock campaign assignment based on the electoral contests of John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. The above clip is from a commercial that the students created for the campaign.
Columbus County Schools Awarded 1.75 Million Dollar Grant
Columbus County Schools received word February 4th that
the Fair Bluff Technical Academy has been awarded a 1.75 million dollar
grant from the Golden Leaf Foundation.
More details will be released as they become available.
South Columbus FFA on National TV
Congratulations to the South Columbus High School FFA,
which was a featured chapter on RFDTV's Inside Agribusiness over the
weekend. The sponsors for SCHS' FFA are Danny Green, Marlette Watson and
Berry Strickland. RFDTV is viewed by
over 30 million people nationwide.
Positive Changes at Chadbourn Elementary School
Over the past few months, Chadbourn Elementary has gone through quite a few positive changes.
“The faculty and staff at Chadbourn Elementary School are willing to do whatever it takes to provide a quality education for our students. They have welcomed our new initiatives with a positive attitude and have worked diligently to implement them in an effective and efficient manner,” said Chadbourn Elementary Principal Deanna Shuman. “I am very proud of the Chadbourn Elementary School team.”
The recent changes have been countless. In the area of reading, Chadbourn Elementary teachers are carrying out focused intervention lessons with targeted students each morning. This gives teachers the opportunity to work with small groups of students who need very focused, targeted skill-based instruction. Along these same lines, teachers are implementing small group guided reading lessons each day. This allows teachers the opportunity to work with students on same skill level tasks.
The school also has modified their computer lab schedule to enable all students in grades 3-5 to have access to the SuccessMaker program three times weekly.
In addition to the scheduled time in the lab, students have access to the program in the classroom setting. This program focuses on the areas of Reading and Mathematics. It is skill-based and allows students to advance on their level as the performance increases. If students need additional work in a particular area, they are not advanced until a particular objective has been mastered.
Along with those two major initiatives, there has also been a new focus in the area of mathematics. The new adoption focuses on targeted objectives and heavily integrates the use of manipulatives and problem-solving. Through this initiative students being actively engaged in high level hands-on problem solving activities. The improvements from this initiative have been extremely powerful, Shuman said.
With all of these three new, great initiatives in place, Shuman is certain that everyone will see a positive impact on student achievement.
“The focused intervention and guided reading groups will impact the area of phonemic awareness, thus providing an increase in student achievement in the area of reading,” she said. “The SuccessMaker program will result in increases in the areas of reading and mathematics.”
All of these initiatives are bringing to pass positive results, but also requiring a lot of hard work and dedication from Chadbourn Elementary’s staff.
“I’ve been so impressed at how eager the staff is to make
a difference in the lives of their children,” said Kim Edwards, the
Columbus County School District’s Elementary Curriculum Director. “Many of
the teachers ay they are in the profession to make a difference, and I’ve
seen that to be true through all of their hard work and dedication.
Congressman McIntyre Visits CGES
Congressman Mike McIntyre visited Cerro Gordo Elementary School recently. Mr. McIntyre taught a group of students a lesson about government and presented a check for Columbus and Bladen County Schools for 4.3 million dollars to be used for the Early Reading First program.
National Board Certified Teachers Recognized
Congratulation to Shellie Britt of West Columbus High School and Lynn Barnes of Hallsboro Artesia Elementary who were recognized as Columbus County's newest National Board Certified Teachers at a recent board meeting.
New Chair and Vice Chair for Columbus County Schools Board of Education
Sheila Pridgen, Clerk of
Courts, swears in Bill Johnson as Vice Chairman and Junior Dew as
Chairman at a recent meeting of the board in December
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Veteran's Day Celebration at TCES
Tabor City Middle School Students Share the Christmas Spirit
Thirteen eighth graders from
Tabor City Middle School visited Tabor City Elementary School on Wednesday
to share the Christmas spirit by reading Christmas stories aloud to
pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade students.
Jeffrey Russell
awarded Administrator of the Year &
Marilyn Ward receives Educational Office Professional of the Year
At the annual
North Carolina Association of Educational
Office Professionals
banquet Russell and Ward were presented with their awards.
Congrats Mr. Russell and Ms. Ward!
South Columbus Art Student is
National Artsonia Student of the Week
| Fanny Marin from South Columbus High School has been selected as Artsonia.com's 7th-9th "ARTIST OF THE WEEK!" for December 13, 2009 - December 19, 2009. During the contest, Fanny received 2078 votes from website visitors! Be sure to check the Artsonia homepage at http://www.artsonia.com/museum/aotw/default.asp where you will see artwork featured for the next few days. Her instructor is Joy Lewis. |
News Reporter Article About Online Classes
WTES Students Win VFW Essay Contest
Three students from Williams Township School won the Nakina VFW Post 6066 youth essay contest, Patriot's Pen. Mia B. (8th grade) won first place ($200 savings bond), Tristyn C.(8th grade) won second place ($100 savings bond), Matthew W. (6th grade) won third place ($50 savings bond). They responded to the question, "When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?" These essays have been sent to a district-level competition which can lead to both state and national level competition. Commander Tommy Gore presented the awards to the students.
Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Offers Academic Tutoring Services
These tutoring services are offered after school hours to increase the academic achievement of economically disadvantaged students, particularly in the areas of reading and math. The tutoring services are paid for by the district and are free of charge to parents of eligible students (receiving free or reduced priced lunch). Under the federal No Child Left Behind Law, Title I schools in School Improvement must offer SES to eligible students.
The following schools will offer SES:
Acme Delco Elementary
Acme Delco Middle
Cerro Gordo Elementary
Chadbourn Elementary
Chadbourn Middle
Evergreen Elementary
Guideway Elementary
Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary
Hallsboro Middle
Tabor City Elementary
Tabor City Middle
Williams Township
Parents and guardians of students attending any of the above schools are receiving information by mail which explains the program, includes an application form and a list of state approved providers. An applications due date is included.
If you don't receive the packet, please contact your school. Parents must provide transportation.
Data Trends
for SES - Columbus County Schools
SES Participation for 2007-08 School Year:
Eligible - 1789 Attending - 211
SES Participation for 2008-09 School Year
Eligible - 2990 Attending - 431
The 2009-2010
Providers Serving Columbus County Schools are:
1. Achieve Success Tutoring
2. Bright Future Learning Center
3. Master Mind Prep
4. Prime Time for Kids
5. Sylvan Learning Center "Ace It"
Congratulations Seniors on Presenting
Your Senior Projects
Above: Seniors at South Columbus High School showcase what
they've learned throughout their Senior Projects
Dale Ward Named to All-State School Board
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The North Carolina School Boards Association (NCSBA) has named Columbus County Board of Education member Dale Ward to the honorary All-State School Board. Ward was recognized during the Awards Ceremony of the Association's 40th Annual Conference for Board Member Development in Greensboro on Nov. 17. During his introduction to ceremony attendees, participants learned that Ward has been an advocate for change and an insistent voice in the fight to improve student dropout rates in his county. He has been passionate on the issue of school improvement, working to implement many programs designed to increase student performance. Ward has also worked to increase student health and wellness by contributing to the initiation of a program that will offer free breakfasts to all students. He is continually trying to help his school system move forward by working to incorporate technology into the classroom and supporting partnerships with the local university which allow students to earn college credits free of charge. Ward has the unique ability to incorporate traditional customs and practices while looking to the future, all with the aim of helping students grow and succeed. The All-State School Board is comprised of eight board members selected throughout the state. These individuals have made significant contributions to boardsmanship during their tenure on the local board of education. The members of the All-State School Board were peer-nominated for NCSBA's Raleigh Dingman Award, which was won by George Litton, Cleveland County. Other members of the honorary board are: Brian Gates, Surry County; Joyce Hawington, Asheboro City; Rebecca Kafer, Craven County; Walter Leigh, Perquimans County; Tom Manning, Alamance-Burlington; Dr. Nancy Routh, Guilford County; and Chris Wilson, Camden County. NCSBA was established in 1937 as an advocate for public school education. Its mission is to provide leadership and services that enable local boards of education to govern effectively.
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Winter Concerts
| Date | Time | Group | Location |
| December 10, 2009 | 7:00 PM | HMS Arts | HMS |
| December 10, 2009 | 7:00 PM | EES, CMS Band | WCHS |
| December 10, 2009 | 6:00 PM | CGES Arts | CGES |
| December 14, 2009 | 7:00 PM | WTS/NMS Arts | SCHS |
| December 14, 2009 | 7:00 PM | ECHS Band/Chorus | ECHS |
| December 14, 2009 | 6:00 PM | EES Chorus | EES |
| December 15, 2009 | 7:00 PM | ADMS Arts | ADMS |
| December 15, 2009 | 7:00 PM | WCHS Arts | WCHS |
| December 17, 2009 | 6:00 PM | TCMS Chorus Band and Play | Yam Stage, Tabor City |
| December 17, 2009 | 9:00 AM | K-2 Sing @ Guideway | GES |
| January 4th, 2010 | 7:00 PM | SCHS Dance/Theatre | SCHS |
| January 7, 2010 | 6:30 PM | ECHS Dance/Theatre | ECHS |
Williams Township Students Win Essay Contest
Two students from Williams Township won the local Patriot's Pen essay
contest. Shay Greene, 6th grade, won first place ($200.00 savings bond)
and Rebecca Etheridge, 7th grade, won second place ($100.00 savings bond).
Both essays will move up to the district level competition which
culminates in a national competition, awarding thousands of dollars to
deserving students. This year's essay prompt was: When Is The Right Time
To Honor Our Military Heroes? Paul Spivey (commander of VFW Post
8073) is shown here with the two winners.
Veteran's Day Program
Williams Township Elementary recently held their annual
Veteran's Day program honoring the service of our veterans.
Marching Stallions are Grand Champions
The South Columbus Marching Stallions were named Grand
Champion in Classes 1A-2A with the highest score and overall rating of
Superior at the Douglas Byrd Band Competition in Fayetteville, NC on Oct.
31.
ECHS, SCHS and WCHS Perform at
NCTC One Act Play Contest
Students from East, South and West Columbus High Schools' Advanced Theatre program competed in the annual North Carolina Theatre Conference's One Act Play Contest held at Ashley High School in Wilmington. All three schools earned excellent ratings. Click on the slideshow for highlights!
Acme Delco Fifth Graders
Participate
in Flag Etiquette Training
Carlton Cook (Woodmen of the World Representative) along
with volunteers Virginia Lane and Barbara Smith work with the 5th grades
at Acme-Delco Elementary School to learn proper flag etiquette. The fifth
grade students learn how to take care of their American Flag in addition
to working together to fold it correctly.
Hallsboro Middle School Reader's Theatre
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Inside Columbus County Schools Podcast
The date for distribution of non-school materials is February 15, 2010
Board Policy Regarding Distribution and Display
of Non-School Materials
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