Price's Write

Students, there is NO school Monday and Tuesday next week.  Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Tuesday is a Teacher Workday. 

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Tutoring Club with Ms. Dix will not meet until further notice.  Stay safe!

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There is a state-wide initiative for Computer Science/STEM Student Leaders.  You will receive community service credits.  Please contact Ms. Williams for the link to sign up for the interest meeting.  This is for 8th – 12th grade students only.  

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Students that signed up for the Gryphon Gamers Club should be on the lookout for a Zoom link from Mrs. Settle in your email for our first meeting TONIGHT, January 12th at 6:30 p.m.

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DPS is offering 11th &12th grade students interested in taking a practice ACT test an opportunity on January 22nd.  You must complete the registration link below by January 14th to participate.  Seats are limited, so don’t wait!  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Settle.

Durham Public Schools

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*Juniors interested in FREE online ACT prep to help you prepare for your upcoming ACT Test,  please click the link below for directions on how to start you own ACT prep account through DPS and ACT.org.  If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Settle.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18M1XHFGGuFmdcfpEv_np3Dp8VmikXjUGWOStk29frB0/edit#heading=h.kqw7c7dxoqzz

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Anika James Scholarship

Purpose: The main purpose of this scholarship is to promote educational opportunities for students of color by providing them with a scholarship of $3,000. It was established to honor the life of Anika James, who was a loving, radiant and talented sophomore at Jordan High School in Durham, NC when she left this world in 2006. Anika loved children, education and the performing arts. To learn more about Anika, please visit www.anikajames.com or www.anikajamesfoundation.com

Criteria: Must be attending College (freshmen including high school seniors accepted to college; sophomores; or juniors).
Must be seeking to give back to the community (with current and future plans for community service).

Must demonstrate financial needs. Must be a person of color.

For more information, see attachment.

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The 16^th Annual National Magnet Schools Student Poster Contest is accepting entries until January 20. Your poster must display at least one of the 5 Pillars of National Magnet Schools of America—Diversity, Innovative Curriculum and Professional Development, Academic Excellence, Leadership, or Family and Community partnerships. See other details on Canvas Global Announcements.

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Attention Seniors!!! The State Employees’ Credit Union’s annual People Helping People $10,000 scholarship is now open to students. There are flyers posted around the school with application information. Students in need of an application please contact Ms. Settle. Applications are due to Ms. Settle by February 4.

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Students, you are reminded not to share your passwords with anyone. If you are found to be misusing technology (logging in as someone else, sending inappropriate content, looking up inappropriate content, etc.) or engaging in bullying/harassment, there will be consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.

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Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook? 

Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739

• $40.00 until January 14, 2022
• $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
• Want to personalize your yearbook with your name?  Add an additional $10.00 to your order

View the yearbook flyer for visual steps

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Students you are reminded to watch your distance from each other in the halls. Use the dots to guide you. Stay on the right side of the hall and keep your volume low because there are other classes in session.

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All IT requests and issues should be submitted to the 

DPS IT Support Center  

There are 3 ways for you to contact us for support:

1.Visit https://itsupport.dpsnc.netLinks to an external site.

1. Email ITSupport@dpsnc.net
2. Call 919-560-3837 

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Masks are to be worn at all times when on campus. They should cover your nose and mouth at all times. If you need a mask break, ask your teacher to go to a mask break area. 

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Good Evening SCS Families. This is Ms. Price with your weekly message for January 10, 2022. 

Report cards went home with students Friday. You may also access your child’s grades on Powerschool Parent Portal. If you need assistance with Parent Portal, please contact Ms. Fleming, Data Manager. If you have any questions about your child’s grades, contact the individual teacher. 

Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook? 

Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739

• $40.00 until January 14, 2022
• $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
• Want to personalize your yearbook with your name?  Add an additional $10.00 to your order
• View the yearbook flyer for visual steps.

AND–Seniors and parents may buy ad space in the yearbook for your student. Stop by the office and pick up a flyer or check the Canvas Global Announcements for more information. 

Unfortunately, our school community has not been immune to COVID cases. We send our best wishes to the families that have been impacted. If your family is affected and your child is under quarantine or if your child tests positive, please contact me or the main office directly. We will notify the teachers and take care of your child’s attendance. Again, I stress that you need to contact the main office or me directly. There is information that we will need to obtain directly from a parent.  Also, if your child is experiencing ANY symptoms of COVID, keep them at home. If you are awaiting results of a test, your child must stay at home. We must all be vigilant in stopping the spread. 

Durham Public Schools, in partnership with MAKO Medical, is providing weekly COVID-19 testing at our school each Tuesday to help identify possible COVID-19 infections among students even if they’re not showing any symptoms. Research has shown such testing can reduce the spread by 50%, especially in large settings such as schools. 

The testing is a simple swab of the nose and not the test that tickles the brain. This is the same test families can administer from home or at local testing sites. 

This is a voluntary testing process, so a parent or guardian must register their student to participate. The link to register is included in the email version of this message, posted on our website and my blog. All testing information and results will remain confidential. 

I encourage our families to register their students for this free opportunity. Together, we can keep our students safe, in their classrooms, and prevent community spread. 

Register your student today with this link: https://home.color.com/covid/sign-up/start?partner=tf-dur-688-students

Have a great evening from everyone at SCS where we practice the 4C’s–Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Community. 

Congratulations to Elijah Perry on his admission to Western Carolina University! 

Congratulations to Rosa Becerra on her admission to UNC-Greensboro! 

Congratulations to Marla Holbert on her admission to North Carolina A&T State University! 

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Students that signed up for the Gryphon Gamers Club should be on the lookout for a Zoom link from Mrs. Settle in your email for our first meeting January 12 at 6:30 p.m. 

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DPS is offering 11th &12th grade students interested in taking a practice ACT test an opportunity on January 22nd.  You must complete the registration link below by January 14th to participate.  Seats are limited, so don’t wait! 

Durham Public Schools

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*Juniors interested in online ACT prep please click the link below for directions on how to start you own ACT prep account through DPS and ACT.org 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18M1XHFGGuFmdcfpEv_np3Dp8VmikXjUGWOStk29frB0/edit#heading=h.kqw7c7dxoqzz

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Anika James Scholarship for Students of Color

Purpose: The main purpose of this scholarship is to promote educational opportunities for students of color by providing them with a scholarship of $3,000. It was established to honor the life of Anika James, who was a loving, radiant and talented sophomore at Jordan High School in Durham, NC when she left this world in 2006. Anika loved children, education and the performing arts. To learn more about Anika, please visit www.anikajames.com or www.anikajamesfoundation.com 

Criteria: Must be attending College (freshmen including high school seniors accepted to college; sophomores; or juniors).
Must be seeking to give back to the community (with current and future plans for community service). 

Must demonstrate financial needs. Must be a person of color. 

For more information, see the main office for an application.

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The 16^th Annual National Magnet Schools Student Poster Contest is accepting entries until January 20. Your poster must display at least one of the 5 Pillars of National Magnet Schools of America—Diversity, Innovative Curriculum and Professional Development, Academic Excellence, Leadership, or Family and Community partnerships. See other details on Canvas Global Announcements. 

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Attention Seniors!!! The State Employees’ Credit Union’s annual People Helping People $10,000 scholarship is now open to students. There are flyers posted around the school with application information. Students in need of an application please contact Ms. Settle. Applications are due to Ms. Settle by February 4.

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Students, you are reminded not to share your passwords with anyone. If you are found to be misusing technology (logging in as someone else, sending inappropriate content, looking up inappropriate content, etc.) or engaging in bullying/harassment, there will be consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct. 

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Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook? 

Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739

• $40.00 until January 14, 2022
• $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
• Want to personalize your yearbook with your name?  Add an additional $10.00 to your order

View the yearbook flyer for visual steps

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Students you are reminded to watch your distance from each other in the halls. Use the dots to guide you. Stay on the right side of the hall and keep your volume low because there are other classes in session.

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All IT requests and issues should be submitted to the 

DPS IT Support Center  

There are 3 ways for you to contact us for support:

1.Visit https://itsupport.dpsnc.netLinks to an external site.

1. Email ITSupport@dpsnc.net
2. Call 919-560-3837 

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Masks are to be worn at all times when on campus. They should cover your nose and mouth at all times. If you need a mask break, ask your teacher to go to a mask break area. 

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Bus Change—Bus 130 will arrive approximately 2 hours late (around 6:00 pm).

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Congratulations to Donovan Minor on earning the Scott Ellis merit-based scholarship from Campbell University in the amount of $72,000. He also received the administrative on campus housing scholarship of $8000 at Campbell University.

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Next week is a normal week. Even though we have Winter Spirit Week, instruction will continue as normal. We will not be having movie watching days, parties, free days, etc. It will be school as normal.

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Students, you are reminded not to share your passwords with anyone. If you are found to be misusing technology (logging in as someone else, sending inappropriate content, looking up inappropriate content, etc.) or engaging in bullying/harassment, there will be consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.

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The Greater Durham Black Chamber of Commerce, along with the family and friends of Connia Watson, is proud to announce the Connia Watson Memorial Scholarship, a scholarship for top Durham high school seniors who embody the outstanding leadership and commitment to service of Connia Watson.  The award will be presented annually at the Black Business Gala.  To apply, please visit our website, https://gdbcc.org/watson or click here.  Please sent questions to us via email at <thegdbcc@gmail.com>.

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Prom Committee is celebrating Christmas on Wednesday, December 15 by watching Home Alone from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the big gym. This event is for Juniors and Seniors. Tickets are $10. Money is due by December 13. Pizza, chips, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. Popcorn and cookies are free. This is going to be a December to remember. Please pay Coach Barnes if you plan to attend.

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The vending machines in the cafeteria will NOT be turned on afterschool.

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Winter Spirit Week will be held the week of December 13. Students may represent any holiday around the world during this Winter Spirit Week.

Monday, December 13—Favorite Holiday Character

Tuesday, December 14—Holiday Sock Day

Wednesday, December 15—Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday, December 16—Holiday Hat Day

Friday, December 17—Class Color Day (Class Color Day is when each grade level wears a particular color, from top to bottom if they like.)

6^th grade—Black

7^th grade—Green

8^th grade—Purple

9^th grade—White

10^th grade—Turquoise

11^th grade—Blue

12^th grade—Red

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Students: You are reminded that you are NOT to drink directly from the water fountains per COVID-19 restrictions. Please remember to bring a refillable bottle with you to use throughout the day.

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Coming soon…the Gryphon Gaming Club! If you are a serious gamer looking to compete with gamers across the country to win cash scholarship prizes as well as have an opportunity to be scouted by colleges and universities. Please check the Global announcements for a link to the Gryphon Gamers interest survey. You must complete the survey by December 17 to participate in the club. If you have any questions please see Ms. Settle. The survey can be found on Ms. Settle’s website.

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Hello SCS Family & Friends,

If a SCS family is interested in traveling to Italy with us during Summer 2022, the window to enroll in that trip will close at the end of December 2021. If you have questions regarding the trip being offered at this school, please contact Ms. Sims at Elizabeth_sims@dpsnc.net. There is also a link: www.eftours.com2395056zz

Ms. Sims looks forward to communicating with parents/students about with opportunity.

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Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook? 

Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739

• $40.00 until January 14, 2022
• $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
• Want to personalize your yearbook with your name?  Add an additional $10.00 to your order

View the yearbook flyer for visual steps

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Students you are reminded to watch your distance from each other in the halls. Use the dots to guide you. Stay on the right side of the hall and keep your volume low because there are other classes in session.

******************

All IT requests and issues should be submitted to the 

DPS IT Support Center  

There are 3 ways for you to contact us for support:

1.Visit https://itsupport.dpsnc.netLinks to an external site.

1. Email ITSupport@dpsnc.net
2. Call 919-560-3837 

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Masks are to be worn at all times when on campus. They should cover your nose and mouth at all times. If you need a mask break, ask your teacher to go to a mask break area. 

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Anython Color Battle Fundraiser

As a school, we have raised $3836!

Top 5 Classes:

Mbakwem at $654

Ajala at $480

Shelly at $410

Gaffney at $405

Dix at $330

Tonight’s Challenge:

Anyone who has money raised at least $30 will get a chance to play our game for more raffle tickets. Please remind students that money ($30 minimum) is due by Wednesday.

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11^th grade students will take the Student Climate Survey Wednesday with Dr. Rathbone in Room 120. Students Last Name A-H report 2^nd period. Students Last Name J-W report 3^rd period.

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Students, you are reminded not to share your passwords with anyone. If you are found to be misusing technology (logging in as someone else, sending inappropriate content, looking up inappropriate content, etc.) or engaging in bullying/harassment, there will be consequences according to the Student Code of Conduct.

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French Club will meet today in Ms. Keller’s room until 5:00 p.m.

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Prom Committee is celebrating Christmas on Wednesday, December 15 by watching Home Alone from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in the big gym. This event is for Juniors and Seniors. Tickets are $10. Money is due by December 13. Pizza, chips, drinks and candy will be available for purchase. Popcorn and cookies are free. This is going to be a December to remember. Please pay Coach Barnes if you plan to attend.

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The vending machines in the cafeteria will NOT be turned on afterschool.

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Winter Spirit Week will be held the week of December 13. Students may represent any holiday around the world during this Winter Spirit Week.

Monday, December 13—Favorite Holiday Character

Tuesday, December 14—Holiday Sock Day

Wednesday, December 15—Ugly Sweater Day

Thursday, December 16—Holiday Hat Day

Friday, December 17—Class Color Day (Class Color Day is when each grade level wears a particular color, from top to bottom if they like. We will have a survey to determine the color for each grade level.)

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Students: You are reminded that you are NOT to drink directly from the water fountains per COVID-19 restrictions. Please remember to bring a refillable bottle with you to use throughout the day.

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Coming soon…the Gryphon Gaming Club! If you are a serious gamer looking to compete with gamers across the country to win cash scholarship prizes as well as have an opportunity to be scouted by colleges and universities. Please check the Global announcements for a link to the Gryphon Gamers interest survey. You must complete the survey by December 17 to participate in the club. If you have any questions please see Ms. Settle. The survey can be found on Ms. Settle’s website.

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Hello SCS Family & Friends,

If a SCS family is interested in traveling to Italy with us during Summer 2022, the window to enroll in that trip will close at the end of December 2021. If you have questions regarding the trip being offered at this school, please contact Ms. Sims at Elizabeth_sims@dpsnc.net. There is also a link: www.eftours.com2395056zz

Ms. Sims looks forward to communicating with parents/students about with opportunity.

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Want to order a 2021-22 SCS Yearbook? 

Visit https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB110739

• $40.00 until January 14, 2022
• $45.00 from January 15, 2022, to April 29, 2022 (FINAL ordering date)
• Want to personalize your yearbook with your name?  Add an additional $10.00 to your order

View the yearbook flyer for visual steps

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Students you are reminded to watch your distance from each other in the halls. Use the dots to guide you. Stay on the right side of the hall and keep your volume low because there are other classes in session.

******************

All IT requests and issues should be submitted to the 

DPS IT Support Center  

There are 3 ways for you to contact us for support:

1.Visit https://itsupport.dpsnc.netLinks to an external site.

1. Email ITSupport@dpsnc.net
2. Call 919-560-3837 

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Masks are to be worn at all times when on campus. They should cover your nose and mouth at all times. If you need a mask break, ask your teacher to go to a mask break area. 

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