Eastern Alamance High School

🦅 Watch this Eagle spread his wings in NYC! Eastern Alamance High School sophomore Tristan Garrett has earned a coveted spot in the Macy's Great American Marching Band playing trumpet and will join 135 talented musicians from across the nation to perform in the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🦃 Watch for Tristan marching through the streets of New York City this Thanksgiving Day on NBC/Peacock and also tune in to FOX8 next Monday for a special feature, including interviews with Tristan and Band Director Mr. Crotts! 📺

📚 For ABSS Students & Families: College Application Week is next week! Many NC colleges waive application fees during this week. You can save hundreds by applying through CFNC.org's Application Hub from Oct. 21 (7:30 a.m. ET) to Oct. 27 (11:59 p.m. ET). 1️⃣ Explore colleges waiving fees. See full list here: https://5il.co/2z44e 2️⃣ Create/update account on College Foundation of North Carolina website: CFNC.org/C2C 3️⃣ Search by college and save top choices to your account 4️⃣ Apply through CFNC.org starting Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m. ET. To take advantage of waived fees during College Application Week, you must apply through CFNC. 💡 Students: You can speak to your school counselors at any time for more information and guidance throughout the college application process! 📚 Para estudiantes de último año de ABSS y sus familias: ¡La Semana de Solicitud Universitaria es la próxima semana! Muchas universidades de NC exoneran las tarifas de solicitud durante esta semana. Los estudiantes pueden ahorrar cientos de dólares solicitando a través del Centro de Solicitudes de CFNC.org del 21 de octubre (7:30 a.m. ET) al 27 de octubre (11:59 p.m. ET). 1️⃣ Explora las universidades que exoneran tarifas. Ve la lista completa aquí: https://5il.co/2z44e 2️⃣ Crea/actualiza tu cuenta en el sitio web de College Foundation of North Carolina: CFNC.org/C2C 3️⃣ Usa la búsqueda de universidades de CFNC y guarda tus opciones preferidas en tu cuenta 4️⃣ Solicita a través de CFNC.org a partir del 21 de octubre, 7:30 a.m. ET. Para aprovechar las tarifas exoneradas durante la Semana de Solicitud Universitaria, debes solicitar a través de CFNC. 💡 Recuerda: Los estudiantes de último año de ABSS pueden hablar con sus consejeros escolares en cualquier momento para obtener más información y orientación durante todo el proceso de solicitud universitaria.

🎨🏺 Arts in Education Week Spotlight: Woodlawn Middle students are molding their talents as part of the North Carolina Museum of Art Artist Innovation Mentorship (AIM) program! Under art teacher John Dodson's guidance, they've explored pottery and batik with guest artist Laura Daughtry, pottery instructor from Eastern Alamance High School. Their creative works even graced a summer exhibition at the Mebane Arts Center! Mr. Dodson shares, "This program is a fantastic way to expose students to the wider world of art. Students get to meet local artists that have continued to make art past their school years, some as a hobby and some as a career." As we celebrate Arts in Education Week, programs like NCMA AIM showcase the power of creativity in schools. In its first year, AIM reached over 100 students and 5,000 community members across seven NC counties. Woodlawn Middle eagerly continues this journey, planning more artistic explorations with more guest artists and a potential school beautification project.

We're thrilled to recognize our exceptional Beginning Teachers of the Year finalists and winner. Although new to ABSS, these educators have already left an indelible mark on their students and schools: Finalists: ✨ Yanitza Negron, 1st Grade (Dual Language) at Alexander Wilson Elementary ✨ Zoe Rein, English 3, English 1, and English 1 Honors at Eastern Alamance High ✨ Mineshia White, Second Grade at Haw River Elementary ✨ Lexi Humphreys, History at Southern Alamance High ✨ Payton Ray, 8th Grade Science at Southern Alamance Middle ✨ Terri Andrews, Nursing Fundamentals, HSI, and Bio Tech at CTEC And our 2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year: 🏆 De'Ana Tyson, 7th Grade English at Western Alamance Middle 🏆 Congratulations to all our finalists and winner! Their passion, dedication, and innovation inspire us! These exceptional teachers were honored at last week's Evening of Excellence event. Join us in celebrating these rising stars who are shaping young minds and making a lasting impact on our community.

38 Days, 38 Schools - Eastern Alamance High School Eastern takes great pride in fostering a strong sense of family and belonging for all students. Their theme this year, "bElong," perfectly summarizes the school's dedication to providing a supportive environment where every student can find a path to success. The school boasts a rich tradition of excellence in academics, athletics, and cultural arts, with students consistently demonstrating remarkable achievements. These eagles are soaring! 🦅 As they say at the games: EA - you know! 💚

Thank you to Senator Amy Galey, Representative Stephen Ross, and Representative Dennis Riddell for visiting Broadview Middle, Alexander Wilson Elementary, and Eastern Alamance High as part of Bring Your Legislature to School Day. Dr. Harrison, principals, and other ABSS staff accompanied them along their tour across the campuses. During their visits, they had the opportunity to see classrooms in action, interact with teachers and students, ask and answer questions, and observe some of the great moments happening in our schools every day. Representative Ross even had an extra treat at Alexander Wilson, as his visit coincided with the school's Field Day festivities! Visits like these allow our elected officials to gain valuable insights into the daily operations, successes, and challenges faced by our schools. We appreciate their time and commitment to public education!

📣 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

🌟Teacher of the Year Finalist Feature: Kristin Adams, Eastern Alamance High School For 17 years, Mrs. Adams has been teaching Math at Eastern - all from the very same classroom. Currently, she teaches Math 3, Math 3 Honors, and AP Calculus. Her dedication and passion for mathematics shines through in every lesson. As an exceptional math teacher, Mrs. Adams combines deep subject matter expertise with an engaging teaching style that supports every student's learning journey. She welcomes each student with a smile and conveys confidence and passion for what she teaches. One of Mrs. Adams' innovative strategies is using a deck of cards to pair students up for review activities. After modeling a few problems, she prompts the partners to work through the remaining examples together, creating an interactive learning environment where peers can question and support each other. With her talent for breaking down equations step-by-step, Mrs. Adams empowers students to master mathematics. We're proud to celebrate this exceptional educator! #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

🏆 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!

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! 👏

High School registration opens on February 5th! Come "Test Drive Your Future" at our curriculum fairs to explore the wide variety of academic, technical, and enrichment programs we offer. Now is the time to get excited about shaping your future! With so many directions you could go after high school, take this opportunity to learn what's available now. View important registration dates and download our registration manual on our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/abss/page/high-school

🌟 Rising and current high school students - it's almost time to register for classes! Do you truly know all the opportunities available to you? How about your pathway to graduation and beyond? Curriculum Fairs are 4:30-6:30 PM at school locations. Fairs are not just for rising 9th graders! All students in Grades 8-11 and families can come to see the opportunities available. We have so much to offer! #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!

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!

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If you have purchased a student parking pass, please pick it up by the end of this week. Passes are available for pickup at Woodlawn Middle. It is not too late to purchase a parking pass and claim your spot!

Interested in playing women's tennis? Come find out more at tomorrow's interest meeting!