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Good Evening SCS Families. This is Ms. Price with your Weekly Message for the week of November 9.

Our building will be closed for a construction project Monday and Tuesday of this week. If you need us, please email or leave a message on the main voicemail. Someone will get back to you as  soon as possible.  School will also be closed Wednesday, November 11 in recognition of Veterans Day. The office will re-open Thursday, November 12 at 8:30 a.m. 

Parents, we are still available Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 for you to stop by the school to pick up your Parent Portal Account information. You will need to bring your picture ID. If these hours are not convenient for you, please call the school so we can assist you with getting your Parent Portal information. 

Our next School Improvement Team meeting will be held Wednesday, November 18^th from 3:00 – 4:00. These meetings are open to parents, so if you are interested in attending, please contact Ms. Barnes for information or the link. We are also in need of one  high school parent representative to serve on the School Improvement Team. The time commitment includes one monthly meeting and any additional sub-committee responsibilities that may arise. If you would like more information or would like to nominate yourself or another parent, please contact Ms. Price.

We encourage you to join our PTSA. Students are also encouraged to join. We have regularly scheduled meetings for students so they can make their voice heard about activities at our school. The link to join www.thescsptsa.com.

Check Global Announcements and social media for future college visits and other important activities for Wednesdays. East Tennessee State University is scheduled for November 18 at 11am.

Go to the SCS Wellness Wednesday Canvas Page for the link. Click here to join the SCS Wellness Wednesday Course to access all Wellness Wednesday activities. 

https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/A7TR8A

This is just a reminder that the Game Plan College Workshops on Wellness Wednesdays (in partnership with the College Advising Corps Advisors) are still underway weekly at 2:30 pm through December 2, 2020. While the workshops are geared toward seniors, all students, regardless of grade level, are invited to attend.

 Students may find a full list of workshops, and register at tinyurl.com/collegewednesdays

The updated flyer for the workshops has also been posted to social media pages. 

The directions for creating a Canvas Parent Observer Account can be found at canvas.dpsnc.net.  There you will find step-by-step written directions, a video explanation, Canvas Observer Guide and information for downloading the mobile app.  It is important that you create an observer account because some announcements will only be sent to Parent Observers and you can see your child’s activity in Canvas. 

Have a good evening from all of us at SCS where we practice the 4 C’s – Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Community.

Did you know that we have a virtual art gallery? Check it out on the SCS website under the Art Gallery tab. Is your work featured? Ask your art teacher to submit it to Ms. Price. 

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Do you enjoy art, music or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos?! Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Matter Because…” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Students will have the opportunity to compete on state and national levels for awards and recognition. The financial awards range from $200-$800! You can find submission guidelines and the entry form online at:  reflections@thescsptsa.com. All submissions (including student entry packets) are to be submitted to reflections@thescsptsa.com on or before Friday, November 20, 2020 by 6pm. 

Listen to Gabriel Irving (NCPTA’s 2019-2020 National Interpretation Award Winner) : https://youtu.be/ijptSD1t-pk

Student Entry Packet: (includes official rules and student entry form)

Click to access student-packet-template_reflections_20-21-copy.pdf

(The links are in the Global Announcements)

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Take on the Fall Environmental Film Challenge: Make a short film on environmental issues relating to the Mississippi River.

Video Style and Length:

Video submissions must be between 3-5 minutes and can be created in any style — feel free to get creative!!

Winning videos will be shown at the 2021 QC Environmental Film Series, and will receive $100 cash prize AND $150 classroom grant for a chosen educator! Plus, videos will be featured onFresh Films platforms!

Submission deadline is November 15th!

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East Tennessee State University is scheduled for November 18 at 11am. The admission counselor will be there to discuss their new tuition reset, $10,500 for tuition PER YEAR, not semester, for NC students to attend ETSU. This reset is a permanent change as well, so students need not worry about tuition going back up to out of state levels after their freshman year. This event is open to all students, expected for our seniors. 

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This is just a reminder that our College Workshops on Wellness Wednesdays (in partnership with the College Advising Corps Advisors) are still underway weekly at 2:30 pm through December 2, 2020. While the workshops are geared toward seniors, all students, regardless of grade level, are invited to attend.

Students may find a full list of workshops, and register at tinyurl.com/collegewednesdays

The updated flyer for the remaining workshops has also been posted to social media pages. 

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Students, there are many things we “Gotta’ do” … and there are the things we “Get to do”.  Those actions in the “Get To Do” category are called Privileges.  How many can “Get To Do’s” can you count?  Think about it.  Think about how fortunate you are to be a citizen here … a student at SCS … and a member of this Community.

This week, please take time out to begin to make a list of your Privileges.  Some might call them Blessings.  Others may call them Gifts.  At any rate, I promise you that if you pause to reflect on all the things you “Get to Do” that it will make you glad.

Note that this is an asynchronous assignment for Wednesday, November 11^th.

We will meet on Wednesday, November 18th and Celebrate all of the wonderful things that “WE GET TO DO”!!!

Do you enjoy art, music or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos?! Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Matter Because…” calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Students will have the opportunity to compete on state and national levels for awards and recognition. The financial awards range from $200-$800! You can find submission guidelines and the entry form online at:  reflections@thescsptsa.com. All submissions (including student entry packets) are to be submitted to reflections@thescsptsa.com on or before Friday, November 20, 2020 by 6pm. 

Listen to Gabriel Irving (NCPTA’s 2019-2020 National Interpretation Award Winner) : https://youtu.be/ijptSD1t-pk

Student Entry Packet: (includes official rules and student entry form)

Click to access student-packet-template_reflections_20-21-copy.pdf

(The links are in the Global Announcements)

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Take on the Fall Environmental Film Challenge: Make a short film on environmental issues relating to the Mississippi River.

Video Style and Length:

Video submissions must be between 3-5 minutes and can be created in any style — feel free to get creative!!

Winning videos will be shown at the 2021 QC Environmental Film Series, and will receive $100 cash prize AND $150 classroom grant for a chosen educator! Plus, videos will be featured onFresh Films platforms!

Submission deadline is November 15th!

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East Tennessee State University is scheduled for November 18 at 11am. The admission counselor will be there to discuss their new tuition reset, $10,500 for tuition PER YEAR, not semester, for NC students to attend ETSU. This reset is a permanent change as well, so students need not worry about tuition going back up to out of state levels after their freshman year. 

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This is just a reminder that our College Workshops on Wellness Wednesdays (in partnership with the College Advising Corps Advisors) are still underway weekly at 2:30 pm through December 2, 2020. While the workshops are geared toward seniors, all students, regardless of grade level, are invited to attend.

Students may find a full list of workshops, and register at tinyurl.com/collegewednesdays

The updated flyer for the remaining workshops has also been posted to social media pages. 

Good Evening SCS Families. This is Ms. Price with your Weekly Message for the week of November 2.

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 3. There will be no school for students. YWE would like to remind you to vote. 

As part of a Gates Foundation grant application focused on improving student outcomes in NC Math 1, we will be conducting a survey of current 10th grade students to gather their reflections on their experience of 9th grade mathematics.  This survey will be sent directly to students via email.  

Parents, we are still available Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 for you to stop by the school to pick up your Parent Portal Account information. You will need to bring your picture ID. If these hours are not convenient for you, please call the school so we can assist you with getting your Parent Portal information. 

We have changed how attendance is collected on Wellness Wednesdays. Starting Wednesday, October 21, students will need to log into 7th period only and answer the question of the day. The 7th period teacher will then record the attendance for the day. Students must log into Canvas, check into 7^th period class and answer the Question of the Day by 2:00 p.m. 

We have received science materials for grades 6 and 7 that students will need for instruction this quarter. Please plan to stop by the office at your earliest convenience to pick up these science kits for your student. 

We encourage you to join our PTSA. Students are also encouraged to join. We have regularly scheduled meetings for students so they can make their voice heard about activities at our school. The link to join www.thescsptsa.com.

 Check Global Announcements and social media for future college visits and other important activities for Wednesdays. 

Go to the SCS Wellness Wednesday Canvas Page for the link. Click here to join the SCS Wellness Wednesday Course:

https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/A7TR8A

The directions for creating a Canvas Parent Observer Account can be found at canvas.dpsnc.net.  There you will find step-by-step written directions, a video explanation, Canvas Observer Guide and information for downloading the mobile app.  It is important that you create an observer account because some announcements will only be sent to Parent Observers and you can see your child’s activity in Canvas. 

Have a good evening from all of us at SCS where we practice the 4 C’s – Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Community.

The North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor) to solve a problem in their community or school. Ready, Set, App! focuses on three primary pillars:

LINK: https://readysetapp.devpost.com/∞ ∞  ∞  ∞  ∞ ∞  ∞  ∞ 

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Congratulations to the following students who will be inducted into the Hispanic National Honor Society: Luke Mata, Esthela Vargas Vargas, and Carlos Martinez Poteet. This is a wonderful achievement students!


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Spanish Conversation Club is going to watch the Spanish Movie “Coco” as part of the “Día de los Muertos” as Mexican and Central America culture celebration. Dates: 10/29/20 and 11/05/20.  All students are invited to watch it with the Club group. Get your popcorn ready!  Find the link in Canvas Club 3:05-4:20 p.m
Tomorrow, Mr. Orozco, one of the loyal musicians for all our school events, have organized a beautiful presentation about 20 NC School teachers who have planned something during Hispanic Heritage Month, or represent the Hispanic Heritage in their role as Spanish /ESL teachers. The flyer shows the NC school (20) and the county (8). It is a free event and will be tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. I have sent what I planned this year and more. The link is https://gcs-k12-nc.zoom.us/j/87654836147?pwd=Rkw5QnU0dW1OZmVSNDUzelhhVVZtQT09He named it, “Somos una gran Familia” (We are a great Family) 
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“Do you enjoy art, music or dance or have an interest in writing, producing films or taking photos?!  Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year’s theme, “I Matter Because…”  calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts.  Students will have the opportunity to compete on state and national levels for awards and recognition. The financial awards range from $200-$800! You can find submission guidelines and the entry form online at:  reflections@thescsptsa.com.  All submissions (including student entry packets) are to be submitted to reflections@thescsptsa.com on or before Friday, November 20, 2020 by 6pm. 

Listen to Gabriel Irving (NCPTA’s 2019-2020 National Interpretation Award Winner) :

Student Entry Packet: (includes official rules and student entry form)

Click to access student-packet-template_reflections_20-21-copy.pdf

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PRE-ELECTION YOUTH ASSEMBLY 

The DPS Foundation Youth Advisory Council and LEA Durham Student Fellows are hosting a Virtual Assembly for ALL Durham Youth to discuss, dance, organize, and process their perspectives about the upcoming election. This is a youth-centered space and will take place on November 2nd at 7PM. Young people from 6th grade and up can register to join at bit.ly/youthtalk2020. 

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Young Male Achievers/Jr. YMA is a nationally recognized student empowerment and leadership movement for males of color (anyone can join) in grades 6th-12th. In the last 7 years here at SCS, YMA members have been awarded over 1 million dollars in scholarships, have completed over 12,000 hours of community service, have virtually eliminated in school suspension and other discipline among its membership and lastly every April 15th is YMA Day of Service and Scholarship according to the City Council of Durham. YMA and Jr. YMA are led by founder Coach LeVon Barnes and co-advisors Mr. Marshall & Mr. Lewis. If you want to be a part of the Movement please come to our meetings on Wednesday at 10am, you can find the link on the SCS Club Canvas page.

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Come join Boys of color the Kings Program on the 29^th of October at 4:15pm for our first meeting. Come be a part of something bigger than yourself. For additional information email Rasheen (Coach ) Sanders

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Now through November 10, students in grades 5-12 who have volunteered in the past year – virtually or in person – can apply for local, state and national honors, including scholarships of up to $6,000. 

Learn more about The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, student eligibility and resources for schools at https://spirit.prudential.com.

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We hope you are enjoying your Clubs experiences.   Click on the link below to join the SCS Canvas Clubs Course.  Our club advisors look forward to seeing you. You should email teachers if you are interested in a club but can’t make it to the meeting soon.

https://dpsnc.instructure.com/enroll/FX4RB6

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Students, want to make your Halloween really awesome? Use it to donate blood and save lives! Students 16 and up can participate in a Halloween Blood Drive at The Streets at Southpoint. Go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and use the keyword Southpoint to sign up for the drive. You must establish both your age and legal name through one of the forms of ID listed here (you can also use your PowerSchool info page with your photo as one form of ID): https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/info-for-student-donors.html. Please also check the height and weight requirements before signing up! https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/info-for-student-donors.html#height-&-weight-requirements

You will received a voucher for a free pizza and be entered into prize drawings! 

16 year-olds do need a parent permission form: https://www.redcrossblood.org/content/dam/redcrossblood/controlled-documents/Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation-EN.pdf consent form in Spanish: https://www.redcrossblood.org/content/dam/redcrossblood/controlled-documents/Parental-Consent-Blood-Donation-ESP.pdf.