Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School

🌟Teacher of the Year Finalist Feature: Cassie Dodson from Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary Cassie Dodson is a true champion for her students. With an incredible heart and unwavering dedication, she goes above and beyond to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. Mrs. Dodson's creative and differentiated approach meets students where they are, tailoring her teaching methods to their unique needs. Her collaborative spirit extends beyond the classroom walls, as she actively partners with teachers, staff, and community members to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Dodson's recent initiative of bringing in a guest speaker from the Chapel Hill Fire Department to discuss overcoming obstacles and perseverance exemplifies her commitment to inspiring and empowering her students. Moreover, Dodson's efforts to secure donated equipment through the Play It Again Sports program demonstrate her innovative thinking and resourcefulness in providing the best possible resources for her students. Her passion for education and her students' success is truly remarkable, making her a deserving finalist for Teacher of the Year!

📣 Spread the word: the ABSS Job Fair is this Saturday, April 13th, at Highland Elementary! it will open at 9 AM and go until 12PM. We are excited to welcome anyone looking to start a new career in ABSS. Many positions are available. Schools will have tables set up and our talented staff is available to greet you and answer your questions. See you there!

📚✨Our Media Specialists totally deserve a shoutout on National Library Workers Day! Sure, they'll help you find the perfect book, but they also collaborate with teachers, model tech skills, and think outside the box to engage inquiring minds. From cozy story nooks to cutting-edge resources, they maintain an incredible space just brimming with opportunities to learn and grow. Thanks for all you do! 🙌 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

🌟Job seekers, mark your calendars - our 2024 Job Fair is one month away! We are hiring for many positions, both certified and classified. Come find your next opportunity with us! Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. 📍 Highland Elementary ⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 🗓️ April 13th, 2024 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

🏄‍♂️ Cowabunga! Let's ride the wave and celebrate National School Breakfast Week! 🌊 National School Breakfast Week reminds us that a nutritious breakfast is totally rad when it comes to fueling our students for success. It's a stellar start to each day. ☀️ Let's show our appreciation for all our school nutrition crew's hard work in providing healthy breakfast options to power our students! 👏 Check out the staff at Western Alamance High School, Haw River Elementary School, and Altamahaw Ossipee Elementary. Their festive tropical decorations and outfits themed around "Surf's Up with School Breakfast" had these kiddos smiling! 🌴

🏆 Congratulations to our exceptional 2024 Teacher of the Year Finalists - Grayson Coleman from Hillcrest Elementary, Cassie Dodson from Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary, Chanel Jones from Broadview Middle, Linda Gruener from Highland Elementary, and Kristin Adams from Eastern Alamance High School! 🌟These dedicated educators have demonstrated outstanding commitment to their students and a passion for teaching that goes above and beyond. 🍎 We will announce our district winner in April. Until then, join us in celebrating these remarkable teachers!

We are thrilled to congratulate our 2024 Classified Employees of the Year! 🌟These dedicated staff members take on diverse and critical roles that provide vital support for the education of our students. We deeply appreciate their hard work. Congratulations!

✨ Kindergarten Enrollment links in English and Spanish are now on our website! We have instructions, videos, a checklist, and other resources. If your child will turn 5 before August 31, 2024, they are eligible to enroll in ABSS Kindergarten for the 2024-2025 academic year. https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/kindergarten-program ✅ Want to register in person? Come out to our Registration Fair on March 9th at Holly Hill Mall, 9 AM to Noon. Staff will be available to answer all your questions!

We are proud to announce the 2024 ABSS Teachers of the Year! 🌟 These exceptional teachers are making a real difference in their students' lives. They care deeply about their students’ growth and success every day. Whether helping a struggling learner find their confidence, making lessons fun through imaginative activities, or supporting students through life's challenges, their student-first commitment is worthy of praise. Please join us in celebrating them! 👏

Music to our ears! 🎶 The Western Alamance Middle School Beginning Band visited Elon Elementary and Altamahaw Ossipee
Elementary to put on a special performance and tell students about the benefits of music! Making music uniquely develops focus, memory, coordination, and problem-solving skills. It's a brain booster! 🧠 Although just beginning, these students are going to be making big (sound) waves!

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

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!

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!

We love sharing student showcases! 🎤 We're proud of the first-grade students at AO Elementary who participated in their monthly Poetry Cafe this week. The young poets each selected a poem to practice at home before presenting to their classmates, building valuable public speaking and self-confidence skills. For this month's Cafe, parents were invited to see their children share their work. Watching the students' excitement as they recite their poems is a highlight for both the students and staff. Events like Poetry Cafe allow students to showcase their talents while covering speaking standards in an engaging way. Kudos to the students and staff at AO Elementary for fostering creativity and self-expression! 👏 #StudentCenteredFutureFocused #ABSSCommunity

Get ready to smile - it's World Kindness Day! 😊 Today at AO Elementary, first graders hand-delivered flower arrangements to staff with notes to "be kind," and kindergartners made cups of kindness for a retirement home. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference! 🌻

An application must be completed to receive free or reduced school meals for the new school year. 🥪 If your school is already eligible for free meals or you bring lunch from home, the application is still worthwhile as it provides waivers for testing and college applications! 🖥️ lunchapplication.com

Congratulations to Erika Kennedy on being named the North Carolina D.A.R.E. Educator of the Year! 🎉 Ms. Kennedy, a fifth-grade teacher at A-O Elementary, collaborates with Alamance County Sheriff's Office D.A.R.E. Officer Sgt. Chad Laws to deliver lessons, helps students with their essays, and leads her class in project-based volunteer opportunities. She fosters a classroom atmosphere where students come in eager to learn while showing good character and positive behavior. She is a role model for her students by creating opportunities for them to help each other and those around them. #StudentCenteredFutureFocused

Bus 57 has had a slight delay but it is back on route. Your student may be a few minutes late.

All ABSS rising 6th graders are invited to attend 4 jam-packed, fun, and engaging days at their assigned Middle School for 2023-2024! Light breakfast, lunch, and transportation are provided. Complete the registration form on or before May 26, 2023 for a chance to win some school swag. Deadline to register is June 23, 2023. Please contact your child's middle school for any additional questions. https://bit.ly/SummerBridgeABSS

Rising Kindergarteners! Open House is on May 4 from 4-6pm.