ABSS Difference Makers - Six ABSS high school seniors are currently participating in a 30-week hospital internship program called Project SEARCH, now in its 10th year, through a partnership between the Alamance-Burlington School System and Cone Health. These students are gaining valuable work skills and hands-on experience at Alamance Regional Medical Center with the goal of easing their transition from school into the workforce after graduation. Video link: https://youtu.be/VU7ymBOdi_4
Thank you to our staff for their resilience in recent days cleaning up after storms. We appreciate you!
Brr- it's cold out there! Thank you to our dedicated bus drivers who hit the road early to pick up our students 🚌 and thanks to all the administrators, teachers, and staff (such as the Newlin bunch pictured here) who spread positivity while facilitating our car rider lines! 🌅 You all add warmth to each student's day.
🗓️ Calendar Reminders: There are a couple of teacher workdays coming up on January 22-23 and our last Family University of the year is on the 29th!
ABSS Weather Alert | ABSS will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 for all students. High School exams will move forward on the delayed schedule. Staff should use their best judgement and communicate with their supervisor regarding arrival time.
Great news! Pre-kindergarten applications for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! For information, locations, and application links, please visit our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/pre-kindergarten
During our window replacement project this weekend at Eastlawn Elementary, some surface mold was discovered above old windows in the ceiling area in four classrooms. Students and staff in those rooms have been temporarily relocated while we work with our contractor to fully remediate the issue. Rest assured we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete these facility improvements.
📚 Books upon books upon books! 📚 We are tremendously grateful to the Southern Alamance High School National Honor Society and Community Service Coordinator Lindsey Cook for their generous book drive for Alexander Wilson Elementary. Lindsey and all the NHS students collaborated with AWE's Media Specialist, Mrs. Quigley, to organize the donation of 249 children's books, 24 teacher books, 28 workbooks, and 10 magazines. These resources will be an invaluable addition to classroom libraries, supporting AWE teachers and students in their reading journeys! Thank you to Lindsey, the NHS student leaders, Mrs. Quigley, and all those who donated! 🙏👏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
Thought-provoking debates were on the agenda yesterday as Early College at ACC debate team hosted the Eastern Alamance High School team for a scrimmage in preparation for the NC High School Ethics Bowl. We appreciated the judges from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill who provided feedback to our teams. We wish all our teams the best when they compete on January 27th!
Calendar reminder: All schools and offices are closed next Monday, January 15th to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
These 8th-grade Hawfields Middle School scientists are engaged in hands-on learning this morning extracting DNA 🧬 from juicy strawberries using lab techniques and equipment like micropipettes! 🍓#StudentCenteredFutureFocused
#ABSSAlert | Due to downed trees and water intrusion inside some buildings from roof leaks that occurred during the storm, we will operate on a 2 hour delay for students Wednesday, Jan 10 to allow our team time to fully assess campuses before students arrive. Safety is our top priority as we work to address storm impacts. Staff should use caution if coming in before the delay. Please communicate with your principal or supervisors if you will be delayed in your arrival in the morning.
Due to severe weather conditions later today, we are canceling our afternoon Board of Education work session. We will move all agenda items to our evening meeting on January 22. Central Services will close today at 1 p.m. All support staff will be working remotely for the remainder of the afternoon.
Early Dismissal Alert: Due to an upgraded risk from the National Weather Service this evening, ABSS will dismiss elementary students at 11am and middle and high at noon on Tuesday. All after-school activities including after-school child care are cancelled. Staff will have the option to work remotely once bus routes are completed.
Weather Statement for Tuesday, January 9th: We are closely monitoring the current forecast to ensure the safety of our students and staff. While we prioritize instructional time, safety remains our top concern. As of now, a final decision regarding early dismissal will be made tomorrow morning. Please prepare accordingly. All after-school activities for Tuesday are canceled.
Save the Date! 🗓️ Join us for a fun and informative evening at the last Family University of the year, January 29th at Cummings High School! 🌟 A light dinner will be provided at no cost to families before you choose from many useful sessions on topics like registering for high school courses, career and technical education opportunities, and elementary reading and math strategies. Several sessions will also be available in Spanish (Algunas sesiones también estarán disponibles en español.) Childcare will be available for children from Pre-K to 5th grade, so the whole family can participate. The Family University is a great chance to get helpful information while connecting with other families and teachers. We hope to see you there - don't miss this valuable opportunity to support your student's growth and education!
Our community is currently experiencing a power outage. Restoration is expected within an hour. We're continuing classes as our building is warm and suitable. We will communicate further if necessary.
Due to the inclement weather forecast, we have decided to delay all activities scheduled for tomorrow (1/6) until 10am. There will be no practices, games, or events held before 10am on any campus. If conditions worsen, we will make a call Saturday morning to potentially modify this plan. Stay warm and safe!
Congratulations to the fifth graders at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary on completing the D.A.R.E. program this year! We're so proud of you for your hard work learning about making safe and healthy choices. Thank you to the wonderful teachers who supported the students all year long, and especially to Sgt. Chad Laws for dedicating his time to equip our students with the knowledge and skills to live empowered, safe lives. The future is brighter because of leaders like you investing in our community's youth. Great job!
Beyond the Brush: After 26 years of teaching art at Western Middle School, Dana Wheeler is still finding new ways to inspire her students. Over this year's winter break, Ms. Wheeler experimented with a paint-pouring technique to create stunning abstract art on canvas. 🎨 She mixed paints in a cup and then poured them over the canvas, using a hair dryer or straw to manipulate the paint into eye-catching flows and swirls. 🌀 Now her students are creating their own masterpieces using this technique! #ABSSArts #StudentCenteredFutureFocused
