💙 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK! 💙
This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who guide, support, and inspire our students every single day. Our counselors are champions for student success, helping with everything from academic planning to social-emotional support, college and career readiness, and so much more. To our amazing counseling team, THANK YOU for your compassion and unwavering commitment to our students! Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Please join us in celebrating our school counselors and interns:
Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
This week, we celebrate the incredible school counselors who guide, support, and inspire our students every single day. Our counselors are champions for student success, helping with everything from academic planning to social-emotional support, college and career readiness, and so much more. To our amazing counseling team, THANK YOU for your compassion and unwavering commitment to our students! Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
Please join us in celebrating our school counselors and interns:
Erin Stoker, Glennis Lesane, Kim Davis, Kion'Shay Whitley Brown, Shantia Shackelford, Kate Cushman, Genevieve Lyons, Beth Taylor, Megan Palmer, Kristin Rosario, Joy Toms, Dana Crowder, Jodi Carson, Liza Palazzi, Cheryl Williams, Joanne Simao, Mary Oney, Lindsey Vega, Kimberly Yancey, Mindy Bacchus, Joy Hayes, Annie Goldberg, Amanda Hylton, Sam Westbrook, Rikki Dashaies, Amory Sparger, Leslie Murray, Jennifer Lombard, Nicole Watlington, Crystal Taylor, Vache Davis Johnson, Graham Smith, Dayna Bryden, Carrie Strickland, Tracy Jefferies, Cameron White, Holly Herring, Angela Parsons, Melissa Day, Isabel Allen, Jennifer Barnhardt, Elizabeth Tricomi, Sarah Anderson, Ashley Cole, Mandy Moore, Amber Chatman, Ashley Price, Randy Milton, Marie Lunde, Meredith Willis, Hannah Stokes, Tanika Walker, Clay Oliver, Isabella Guidino de Grote, and Maureen Tumey
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students!
Despite the sun and slightly warmer temperatures today, many roads are still covered in ice and snow. Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3, will be an Optional Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students. There will also be no athletics or after-school activities. The Rezoning Community Session at Southeast Alamance High School has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm. Thanks again to our Facilities & Maintenance crew for assessing road conditions, sharing these photos from around our county, and clearing our school lots and walkways.
A pesar del sol y las temperaturas ligeramente más cálidas de hoy, muchas carreteras aún están cubiertas de hielo y nieve. Mañana, martes 3 de febrero, será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. No habrá clases para los estudiantes. Tampoco habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. La sesión comunitaria sobre la rezonificación en la Escuela Preparatoria Southeast Alamance se ha reprogramado para el lunes 9 de febrero a las 6:00 p. m. Agradecemos nuevamente a nuestro equipo de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento por evaluar las condiciones de las carreteras, compartir estas fotos de todo el condado y despejar los estacionamientos y las aceras de nuestras escuelas.
A pesar del sol y las temperaturas ligeramente más cálidas de hoy, muchas carreteras aún están cubiertas de hielo y nieve. Mañana, martes 3 de febrero, será un día de trabajo opcional para los maestros. No habrá clases para los estudiantes. Tampoco habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. La sesión comunitaria sobre la rezonificación en la Escuela Preparatoria Southeast Alamance se ha reprogramado para el lunes 9 de febrero a las 6:00 p. m. Agradecemos nuevamente a nuestro equipo de Instalaciones y Mantenimiento por evaluar las condiciones de las carreteras, compartir estas fotos de todo el condado y despejar los estacionamientos y las aceras de nuestras escuelas.
Who's ready to build a snowman? Superintendent Fleming is eager to see everyone again, but we're calling a Remote Learning Day for tomorrow, Monday, February 2nd. Facilities will be closed for staff and students, and there will be no athletic or after-school activities. Safety is always our top priority! Students should continue to work on remote learning assignments as directed by their school. The Rezoning Community Session at Southeast Alamance High School has been rescheduled to Monday, February 9th, at 6:00 pm. Stay safe and warm!
Thank you to all our students, teachers, and parents for working together this week during remote learning. Tomorrow, Friday, January 30, will be an Optional Workday. That means there will be no remote learning for students tomorrow. We’re doing this so we can save our very last remote learning day for any future weather events. There will be no athletic or after-school activities tomorrow. Friday, February 13th will now be a regular school day for students instead of a teacher workday. We appreciate you being so flexible and for making this week a success. Enjoy the long weekend, and we hope to see everyone back soon! Thank you, and stay safe.
Gracias a todos nuestros estudiantes, maestros y padres por trabajar juntos esta semana durante el aprendizaje a distancia. Mañana, viernes 30 de enero, será un día de trabajo opcional. Esto significa que no habrá clases a distancia para los estudiantes mañana. Hacemos esto para reservar nuestro último día de aprendizaje a distancia para cualquier eventualidad climática futura. No habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares mañana. El viernes 13 de febrero será ahora un día escolar normal para los estudiantes, en lugar de un día de trabajo para los maestros. Agradecemos su flexibilidad y por hacer de esta semana un éxito. Disfruten del fin de semana largo y esperamos verlos a todos pronto. Gracias y cuídense.
Gracias a todos nuestros estudiantes, maestros y padres por trabajar juntos esta semana durante el aprendizaje a distancia. Mañana, viernes 30 de enero, será un día de trabajo opcional. Esto significa que no habrá clases a distancia para los estudiantes mañana. Hacemos esto para reservar nuestro último día de aprendizaje a distancia para cualquier eventualidad climática futura. No habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares mañana. El viernes 13 de febrero será ahora un día escolar normal para los estudiantes, en lugar de un día de trabajo para los maestros. Agradecemos su flexibilidad y por hacer de esta semana un éxito. Disfruten del fin de semana largo y esperamos verlos a todos pronto. Gracias y cuídense.
We know this has been an unusual week, and we appreciate your flexibility and support as the district prioritizes safety. ABSS will continue with Remote Learning on Thursday, January 29. Students should continue to work on their assignments. There will be no athletic or after-school activities. Please continue to check your email and our website for updates. Thanks to our Operations and Transportation crews for traveling around the county to assess road conditions. Stay safe, everyone!
Sabemos que esta ha sido una semana inusual y agradecemos su flexibilidad y apoyo mientras el distrito prioriza la seguridad. ABSS continuará con el aprendizaje a distancia el jueves 29 de enero. Los estudiantes deben seguir trabajando en sus tareas. No habrá actividades deportivas ni extracurriculares. Por favor, consulten su correo electrónico y nuestro sitio web para obtener actualizaciones. Agradecemos a nuestros equipos de Operaciones y Transporte por recorrer el condado para evaluar el estado de las carreteras. ¡Cuídense todos!
Due to continued hazardous road conditions, we will transition to a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, January 27. This means all schools and facilities will be closed for students and staff. Students should work on their remote learning assignments. No athletics or afterschool activities. Remote Learning Days are flexible school days where students work at their own pace on posted assignments, also known as asynchronous work. While there are no required live classes, teachers are available during optional office hours if students have questions. Students are expected to complete all activities and reach out to their teachers if they need assistance. Work is due within five days of returning to school. View/Download our Remote Learning Guide here: https://5il.co/3tij1
Los días de aprendizaje a distancia son días escolares flexibles en los que los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo en las tareas asignadas, lo que se conoce como trabajo asincrónico. Si bien no hay clases presenciales obligatorias, los profesores están disponibles durante el horario de consulta opcional para responder las preguntas de los estudiantes. Se espera que los estudiantes completen todas las actividades y se comuniquen con sus profesores si necesitan ayuda. Las tareas deben entregarse dentro de los cinco días posteriores al regreso a clases presenciales. Consulte o descargue nuestra Guía de aprendizaje a distancia aquí: https://5il.co/3tij1
Los días de aprendizaje a distancia son días escolares flexibles en los que los estudiantes trabajan a su propio ritmo en las tareas asignadas, lo que se conoce como trabajo asincrónico. Si bien no hay clases presenciales obligatorias, los profesores están disponibles durante el horario de consulta opcional para responder las preguntas de los estudiantes. Se espera que los estudiantes completen todas las actividades y se comuniquen con sus profesores si necesitan ayuda. Las tareas deben entregarse dentro de los cinco días posteriores al regreso a clases presenciales. Consulte o descargue nuestra Guía de aprendizaje a distancia aquí: https://5il.co/3tij1
We are closely monitoring the incoming winter weather. Students are bringing learning packets home today for potential remote instruction. If power outages occur, we may move to a full closure instead. Safety is our priority! Watch for updates via call, text, email, social media, and posted on our website.
Estamos monitoreando de cerca las condiciones meteorológicas invernales. Hoy los estudiantes llevarán a casa material de estudio para una posible instrucción a distancia. Si se producen cortes de energía, podríamos optar por cerrar las escuelas por completo. ¡La seguridad es nuestra prioridad! Manténganse atentos a las actualizaciones a través de llamadas, mensajes de texto, correo electrónico, redes sociales y en nuestro sitio web.
Remote Learning Folder sent home today.
Rezoning Process: Thank you to our community members (over 3000!) who responded to the Community Survey. We invite you now to our upcoming Community Voice Sessions at Williams this Thursday or Southeast next week. Everyone is welcome! Please share your feedback with SchoolCAMP and ABSS leadership. Ongoing rezoning updates can be found on our website: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/student-assignments
🐾 No School Reminder 🐾
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Tuesday & Wednesday, January 20–21, due to Teacher Workdays.
🐾 Recordatorio: No Hay Clases 🐾
NO HABRÁ CLASES para los estudiantes el martes y miércoles, 20 y 21 de enero, por jornadas laborales de maestros.
ABSS Families: Don’t miss your chance to weigh in! Our Attendance Zone Planning survey is open until Jan 15. We want your input before any draft maps are created. In-person Community Voice sessions will follow! https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/page/student-assignments
💙🐾 Reset. Reflect. Rise. 🌍💛
As we close out 2025, we’re proud of what our Eastlawn Global family made possible through EAE:
✨ Excellence in learning
📚 Achievement through growth
💪 Empowerment of every student
Because of our students, families, staff, and community partners across Eastern Burlington, we strengthened instruction, built relationships, and expanded our global mindset.
Now, we reset with purpose and step boldly into the 2025–2026 school year, ready to lead, learn, and grow together as a school community.
Thank you for believing in Eastlawn.
The best is still ahead. 💙🌍🐾
#EastlawnGlobal #EAE #PantherPride #EasternBurlington #GlobalLeaders
🎓 DARE Graduation Celebration at Eastlawn Global! 🐾💙
Today, our Panthers showed us what leadership, courage, and Panther Pride truly look like! Our 5th grade students proudly celebrated their DARE Graduation, actively participating and demonstrating the values they’ve learned throughout the program.
A special thank you to Officer Gonzalez for officiating the ceremony and reinforcing the importance of making positive choices every day. We are also incredibly grateful to ABSS Board of Education member Tameka Harvey, who inspired our students with powerful words—reminding them that their journey is just beginning and that they are bigger than any circumstance they may face.
👏 Congratulations to our DARE finalists: Prince, Noel, Adriana, and Marta!
🏆 Noel was named our DARE Essay Winner!
Each finalist received a gift bag, but more importantly, they demonstrated leadership, confidence, and commitment to the DARE principles.
We are so proud of our Panthers—today was truly remarkable! 💙🐾
#EastlawnGlobal #PantherPride #DAREGraduation #FutureLeaders
🎄✨ Staff Spirit Week – Day 4 (Thursday)! ✨🎄
Can you guess it… can you guess it? 👀
Clues:
🧶 Cozy
🎁 Festive
❄️ Full of holiday cheer
😄 Makes you smile the moment you see it
The big reveal: 👉 UGLY SWEATER DAY!
Our Panthers guessed this one the fastest of all the theme days, and they absolutely loved it! 💙💛
To make it even sweeter, students enjoyed a mini candy cane treat to celebrate the fun. 🍬
Thank you to our staff for bringing the spirit and the smiles—Panther Pride was shining bright today! 🐾🎄
🎉 Panther Family, today is a BIG day — it’s the 67th day of school AND the countdown to Winter Break! ❄️🐾
If your Panther keeps saying “67!”, it’s because the number has become a fun trend in basketball culture — a hype number symbolizing energy, confidence, and big-game excitement. Our students love bringing that same energy into school!
With Winter Break one week away, let’s remind our Panthers:
✨ Every day counts
✨ Every minute matters
✨ We finish strong
We’re proud of 67 days of learning, joy, and Panther Pride.
Let’s make this week full of warmth and positive spirit! 💙💛❄️
— Eastlawn Global Elementary
🎉 Familias Panther, hoy es un gran día — ¡es el día 67 de clases Y la cuenta regresiva para las Vacaciones de Invierno! ❄️🐾
Si escucha a su Panther decir “67!”, es porque este número se ha vuelto popular en la cultura del baloncesto — un número que representa energía, confianza y emoción. ¡A nuestros estudiantes les encanta traer esa energía a la escuela!
Con solo una semana antes de las Vacaciones de Invierno, recordemos a nuestros Panthers:
✨ Cada día cuenta
✨ Cada minuto importa
✨ Terminamos con fuerza
Estamos orgullosos de 67 días de aprendizaje, alegría y Orgullo Panther.
¡Hagamos que esta semana esté llena de espíritu y energía positiva! 💙💛❄️
— Eastlawn Global Elementary
🎄✨ Eastlawn had a blast on Days 1 & 2! ✨🎄
We kicked off the week in fun, festive ways—
Crocs and cozy socks brightened our days.
Our perfect plaid outfits made everyone glad,
and each child smiled big with a candy cane they had! 🍬🎁
But the magic continues, and we’re ready for more—
Days 3, 4, and 5 are what we’re cheering for!
Tomorrow brings someone who travels through the night… 🎅✨
Then we’ll sparkle and shimmer with holiday light. ✨💫
And to finish the week with a fun little twist,
a green someone may visit—a friend you might’ve missed! 💚😉
Panthers, get excited—there’s more joy on the way!
We can’t wait to celebrate each magical day! 🐾💙💛
🎄🐾 ¡Panthers, qué emoción! 🎄🐾
Día uno y dos fueron pura diversión:
con Crocs y calcetas todos en acción,
y el plaid tan alegre nos llenó de felicidad—
¡los bastones de caramelo fueron pura Navidad! 🍭🎉
Pero no paramos aquí…
mañana llega un visitante que viaja por la noche, ✨
después brillaremos como luces en un coche, ✨🚗
y para cerrar la semana con un buen pinch…
viene un personaje verdoso (pero no diremos “quién”… 😉💚).
¡Sigue la magia, Panthers!
¡Nos esperan días tres, cuatro y cinco llenos de ilusión! 🎁✨
Due to the forecast of below-freezing temperatures accompanied by precipitation, ABSS will be closed for all students and staff tomorrow, Friday, December 5th. This includes all after-school activities. We have made this decision out of caution to ensure the safety of our school community.
During Monday's Board of Education meeting, the 2026-2027 academic calendar's latest draft was unanimously approved. The updated version moves required workdays to Monday or Friday. We sincerely appreciate the valuable and extensive feedback provided by our community. You can download the calendars here: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/documents/district-information/calendars/350847
🐐💙 GOAT PANTHER AWARD CELEBRATION! 💛🐐
Eastlawn Global is beyond excited to celebrate TWO absolutely legendary educators who embody the true spirit of Excellence, Achievement, and Empowerment every single day!
🌟 October GOAT Panther Award Winner: Ms. Moore
🌟 November GOAT Panther Award Winner: Ms. McGowens
These two are not just outstanding teachers — they are the Greatest Of All Time.
Their passion, leadership, and commitment to our Panthers shine in every hallway, every lesson, and every smile. We are grateful for them every single day. 💙💛
But here’s what makes this moment EXTRA special…
These two have been inseparable since 9th-grade science fair, lifting each other up, pushing each other forward, and proving that when friendship and excellence collide… GOAT status is guaranteed.
📸✨ Top photo: Our GOAT Panther Award winners shining bright with their awards.
📸💫 Bottom photo: Their throwback 9th-grade science fair picture — friendship built on curiosity, laughter, and “we’re going to be teachers one day” energy!
From high school classmates ➡️ lifelong best friends ➡️ Eastlawn Global educators changing lives together.
That’s what Panther Pride is all about. 🐾💙
Congratulations MOORE & McGOWENS!
Keep leading, keep inspiring, and keep representing Eastlawn Global with greatness.
🐐💙💛 #GOATPantherAward #PantherPride #EastlawnExcellence #FriendshipToForever #GOATStatus
As we continue into the school year, we're excited to look back at the amazing progress during the first nine weeks! Our Progress Report Video highlights three key areas:
📵 Cell phone-free classrooms leading to greater student connection and engagement.
🤝 Strong relationships that are building confident learners.
💡 Data-driven, standards-aligned instruction challenging and supporting every student.
We're proud of this progress and encourage you to keep the conversation going at home! Ask your student about what they're learning class and connections at school. Thank you for being a vital part of the #ABSSCommunity!
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AjYlPQ99Hk