The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of June 5, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• JUNE PRIDE MONTH RESOURCES Please refer to the Pride Month resource page for K-12 teachers for educational resources. If you have any questions, please contact Charlene Martin-Klein, K-12 Social Studies Specialist.

• Classroom Celebrations-Please provide the front office with the day/time of your classroom celebration.

• Sharing EOG/EOC Scores (Teachers, Grades 3-8) It is appropriate to share test scores prior to the end of the school year with students, particularly to aid in planning for Take Two.  Parents may access Individual Student Reports (ISRs) in English and Spanish in the parent portal one to two days after testing. All parents will be directed to the Parent Portal to receive a hard copy of the Individual Student Reports (ISRs) to access EOG scores. If you are aware of parents who do not have Parent Portal, please alert Dawn or Dr. Hogans. 

• LETRS VOLUME 2 MANUAL SUMMER ACCESS Elementary staff who completed LETRS Volume 1 professional development this school year and are returning to DPS next school year can request access to their Volume 2 manuals over the summer by completing this LETRS Vol. 2 Manual Request Form by Friday, June 2, 2023. Books will be delivered to schools the week of June 5, 2023. Schools will need to manage the formal checkout process for these materials on the June 12th and/or June 13th workdays. Contact Dr. Hogans with any questions.

• BUNCOMBE COUNTY SCHOOLS STEAM CONFERENCE AUGUST 10 On August 10th, Stacey Roshan, author of Tech With Heart, will join Buncombe County Schools virtually as the keynote speaker for their BCS STEAM conference, which is open to those who are interested. Participants can join virtually. Registration can be found at this link.

• STOP (Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing) Violence Grant – Student Services Much has been happening with implementing the STOP Violence grant, which supports decreasing juvenile violence. At the national level, June 2nd -June 4th is National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, which is an opportunity to honor the communities impacted by gun violence and continue the call to end gun violence. Additional information and resources are available at National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend. Please contact Dr. Gradesa Lockhart if you have any questions.

• End-of-Year Checkout(EOY). Complete by June 12. 

  • Chromebook Collection-Teachers please note communication from Ms. Hoffman on process.

  • ARC/IRLA Materials-As discussed with teachers, ARC materials will stay in classrooms. Teachers are asked to fill out the IRLA/ARC spreadsheet that was shared with them via email. (EOY Checkout has been revised to reflect this update.)

• Weekend/Afterhours Access-June 8,9

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • No formal PLC for final week. Teams may request a meeting by contacting Dr. Hogans.

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (6/5/23) Encore Day F

1. EOG Makeups
2. Thank you/Sausage in a Blanket/National Veggie Burger/Pentecost Day

 

Tuesday (6/6/23) Encore Day A

1. EOG Makeups
2. All Teachers F1 Entered for Grades in PS & Verifications to Dawn
3. D-Day/National Higher Education/Drive-in Movie/Applesauce Cake Day

 

Wednesday (6/7/23) Encore Day B

1. National Chocolate Ice Cream/Global Running/World Caring Day

 

Thursday (6/8/23) Encore Day C

1. 5th and 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies
2. Report Cards Printed
3. National Best Friends/World Oceans/National Upsy Daisy Day

Friday (6/9/23) Encore Day 0

1. LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 1/2 Day
2. Reports Cards Go Home
3. Little River Celebrate Day

 

Up Coming Dates
6/12 – Required Workday

Sunday Bulletin 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this final week of school. 

• Thank you for those of you able to make it to our volunteer appreciation brunch this past Friday. We are thankful for the help and support of all of our partners this school year.
• Our final PTO meeting of the year will be tomorrow at 6pm. See the PTO website and email for the meeting information. 
• Promotion Ceremonies for both 5th and 8th grades will be this Thursday. Parents please refer to class communication for times.
• Friday will serve as the last day of school. Students will dismiss at 12:15 on Friday. Students will turn in their Chromebooks this week.
• Report cards will go home with students on Friday as well. For parents of students who took an EOG, please access your child’s Parent Portal to see EOG scores. If you do not have a Parent Portal, please contact Dr. Hogans at the school.

That is all for now. This message will serve as the final Sunday call of the school year. Thank you for allowing us to come into your home each Sunday evening to update you on school matters. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! Have a great last week of school and wonderful Summer!

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of May 29, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• • End-of-Year Checkout  (EOY). Update for K-5 teachers: Please work in your grade level teams to take all your ARC/IRLA materials to the library. A place will be designated for these materials.

    • ARC Core Handbooks

    • Color book baskets

    • IRLA toolkits

    • IRLA color cards

    • Black IRLA handbooks

    • Any ARC-related texts

    • Absolutely anything to do with ARC/IRLA

  If your grade level interventionist or any other support staff have ARC/IRLA materials these will also need to come to the library. Please ensure that toolkits are complete before you return them. We plan to do a school-wide inventory of all our ARC/IRLA materials and then redistribute them to classrooms as needed for the next school year. Please complete the EOY Checkout Form by June 12.

  • 2023-2024 EL Prep Academy DPS is currently gearing up for the 2023-2024 EL Prep Academy, set to begin on Saturday, September 23, 2023. To ensure the success of our program, DPS is looking for site coordinators, teachers, Family Engagement session leaders and interpreters. If you are interested in any of these positions, please complete the Interest Survey NO LATER THAN Friday, June 2, 2023. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please reach out to Dr. Hogans.

  • Teachers-Teacher Contracts – Droplet This is notification that teachers who have been approved for initial or renewal contracts received contracts via Droplet on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The contract will be for one or four year(s). The email with the contract is no-reply@mail.droplet.io. This is a legitimate email.  If you have a question about your contract, contact Dr. Hogans. All contracts signed no later than June 1, 2023.

  • Professional Development Opportunity for Certified Staff The 2023 Law Institute For Teachers (“LIFT”) program will be presented via Zoom on Monday, June 12, 2023 and Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from noon to 2:00 p.m. by the Education Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association. Click here to register for this free program. LIFT seeks to provide a substantive educational opportunity for K-12 and post-secondary educators on legal issues that may arise as part of their school and/or classroom experience. Teachers may earn up to four hours of CEU credit.  

  • End-of-Year Energy Conservation Shutdown Reminder DPS Energy greatly appreciates the conservation actions taken by faculty, staff, and students for the Winter and Spring Break Shutdowns.   You can track this year’s energy savings through the DPS Energy Dashboard.  Thank you to everyone for your participation and ongoing support.  End-of-Year Shutdown is embedded in the End-of-Year Checkout (EOY) Please also complete this questionnaire.  Staff responses provide important data and feedback to better understand program engagement and how to improve DPS’ conservation effort.

• Weekend/Afterhours Access-June 3-4

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 10am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

No formal PLC for final 2 weeks. Teams may request a meeting by contacting Dr. Hogans.

From Dawn

Remembering What Makes Little River, Little River.
It is not the building, grounds, or the location.
It is NEVER losing sight of why we are here, -for the children.
It is the people, the high expectations and standards that we have set, present, model and expect, -for the children
Always reinventing, changing, researching, and trying new things, looking beyond today, -for the children.
We are a family that is Authentic, Passionate, Loving, Caring, Supportive and Patient with ALL Staff and Families, -for the children.
Little River is Lovingly called Beaver Nation, Where We Lead the River Way Every Day.
Some May Be Leaving Little River and it Makes Our Hearts Heavy but REMEMBER Once a Beaver Always a Beaver.
We are and will always be Family!

 

Monday (5/29/23) Encore Day 0

1. Memorial Day/Holiday

2. Prayer for Peace Memorial/Whit Monday/National Coq Au Vin Day

 

Tuesday (5/30/23) Encore Day D

1. Senior Walk/EOG PEP Rally

2. National Creativity/National Mint Julep/Fakesgiving Day

 

Wednesday (5/31/23) Encore Day 0

1. No Elementary Encore due to Testing Schedule

2. 4th – 8th Grade ELA EOGs

3. National Smile/Speak in Complete Sentences/Macaroon Day

Thursday (6/1/23) Encore Day 0

1. No Elementary Encore due to Testing Schedule

2. 3rd – 8th Grade Math EOGs

3. Oscar the Grouch/Reef Awareness/National Olive/National Moonshine Day

Friday (6/2/23) Encore Day E

1. EOG Makeups

2. Volunteer Brunch 10:00 in Media Center

3. National Doughnut/Rotisserie Chicken/American Indian Citizenship Day

4. ALL Grades Entered in  PS

 

Up Coming Dates
5/5-6/9 -EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
6/5 – ALL Grade levels Verifications & COMPLETED F1 for Grades to Dawn
6/8 – All Report Cards Printed
EOG MAKEUPS: SCIENCE ON 6/2, ELA/MATH ON 6/5 & 6/6
6/12 – Required Workday

Sunday Bulletin

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• Students in grades 3-8 started End-of-Grade testing this past Friday. Testing will resume on Wednesday and Thursday of this week.

• We are looking forward to recognizing all of our volunteers with our Volunteer Brunch this Friday. Thank you to all of our volunteers for this school year!

• Also as we end this week of testing, PTO offers a great celebration and community building opportunity with the Glow Dance scheduled for this Friday. See communication from PTO for more information.

• Lastly, yearbooks are on sale for $25 on a First come First Serve basis. Contact the school office to get yours! 

That is all for now. Quick reminder that there is no school on Monday due to the holiday. School will resume on Tuesday. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of May 22, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• End-of-Year Checkout (EOY). All staff are to complete the EOY Checkout Form by June 12, the District Required Workday. Please note that a district EOY check out is also embedded in the Little River check out items.
• Staff Meeting, May 24: Our final staff meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 24. Preview draft agenda here. Send announcements or additions to the agenda to Dr. Hogans.
• RtA CAMP DATE CHANGE Based on feedback and to minimize overlap with Take 2, the dates and times for the RtA program have been amended as follows. Summer RtA camp will now begin June 19th and the program will end June 30th and run from 7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 15th will serve as a teacher workday.
• School Year 24-25 and 25-26 Instructional Calendars Planning for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years is set to get underway next school year. Little River needs to submit the name of a staff member who will represent our school community on the calendar committee for SYs 24-25 and 25-26. If you are interested in serving in process please indicate via this form. Both Ms. Dymond and Ms. Nichols have kindly served on the committee in the past to school appreciation.
• May is Mental Health Awareness Month May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme from the National Alliance on Mental Illness is  “More Than Enough” which is meant to remind us of our inherent value and worth no matter our diagnosis, appearance, socioeconomic status, background, or ability.  
• Homebase Maintenance Weekend PowerSchool will be down for maintenance, beginning Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5:00 P.M., and will return to service by 7:00 A.M. on Monday, May 22, 2023. 
• Note for weekend access on Saturday, May 20: The roofing contractors may have the front area blocked off for final project work during portions of the day, so building access will need to be through B-Hall door near TACS sign in.
• Weekend/Afterhours Access, May 27-29
  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 
    • Saturday 9am-2pm
    • Sunday 1pm-6pm
    • Monday, Building Closed
• PLC Agenda Items
  • No formal PLC for final 3 weeks. Teams may request a meeting by contacting Dr. Hogans.

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (5/22/23) Encore Day E

1. National Vanilla Pudding/World Paloma/Slavery Abolition Day

 

Tuesday (5/23/23) Encore Day F

1. National Taffy/World Turtle/National Lucky Penny Day

 

Wednesday (5/24/23) Encore Day A

1. Staff Meeting 2:45
2. Women’s Day for Peace & Disarmament/Asparagus/National Brothers/Scavenger Hunt Day

 

Thursday (5/25/23) Encore Day B

1. Shavuot/National Wine/National Missing Children’s/National Sing Out Loud Day

Friday (5/26/23) Encore Day C

1. 5^th & 8^th GRADE SCIENCE & 3^RD GRADE ELA EOG
2. Cherry Dessert/Heat Awareness/Lindy Hop/National Road Trip Day

 

Up Coming Dates
5/5-6/9 – EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
5/31 – 4^th-8^th GRADE ELA
6/1 – 3^rd-8^th GRADE MATH (INCL. MATH 1)
6/2 – Makeup Testing
6/2 – Volunteer Brunch at 10am
6/2 – ALL Grades in PS
6/5 & 6 – Makeup Testing
6/5 – ALL Grade levels Verifications & COMPLETED F1 for Grades K-8 to Dawn
6/8 – All Report Cards Printed
EOG MAKEUPS: SCIENCE ON 6/2, ELA/MATH ON 6/5 & 6/6

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• Thank you to those of you who came out to the student performance last Thursday. Our chorus and piano students sounded wonderful. A special thank you to our eighth grade students on their words that night regarding the close of our middle school and the impact of their teachers on their Little River experience.
• We are moving to the close of the school year. Students in grades 3 through 8 will begin end of grade testing at the end of this week. We may continue to adjust student schedules to accommodate preparing students for testing.
• The end of year also brings classroom celebrations and our annual grade 5 & 8 promotion ceremonies. Be alert to teacher communications regarding these events.
• Our PTO is also looking to hold a Glow Dance week after next as well. Please be alert to PTO communication for more information.

That is all for now. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of May 15, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• DPS Convocation 2023 Sneak Peek
• NCDPI TEST SPECIFICATION WORKSHOP FOR SCIENCE (Grades 5, 8, and Biology) NCDPI is recruiting educators to participate in a workshop to recommend test specifications for grades 5 and 8 science and Biology. Test specifications specify the purpose of the assessment, the percentage of items for each strand, and the structure of the assessment (e.g. item types, number of items, test sections, test administration time, supplemental materials). An in-person workshop will be held in Raleigh on July 12, 2023. Participants will be compensated $180 per day, reimbursed for travel, and awarded 0.7 continuing education units. Interested educators should fill out this interest form by May 15, 2023.  Contact Emma Refvem or Amanda Bowers with questions.
• NCDPI ITEM WRITING WORKSHOP FOR SCIENCE (Grades 5, 8, and Biology) NCDPI is recruiting educators to participate in an item writing workshop for grades 5, 8, and Biology.  During item writing workshops, participants will learn how to write and review assessment items aligned to the proposed draft of new standards for the End-of-grade and End-of-Course science assessments. In-person workshops will be held in Raleigh on June 20-21, 2023. Participants will be compensated $180 per day, reimbursed for travel, and awarded 0.7 continuing education units per day. Interested educators should fill out this interest form by May 15, 2023. Contact Emma Refvem or Amanda Bowers with questions
• Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People Youth Honoree Award The Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People (DCABP) wants to celebrate two outstanding youth in the Durham community. The Education & Youth Committee of DCABP is soliciting nominations for our 2023 Youth Honoree Award. These individuals will receive $500 each and will be recognized during our annual D.C.A.B.P. Banquet on August 12, 2023.If you know of any youth in Durham who should be recognized for their hard work in making a difference in the Black community, please nominate them using this form (bit.ly/DCABPHonoree).The deadline to submit nominations is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, May 21, 2023. For additional information, please email DCABP.EDU@gmail.com
• Weekend/Afterhours Access
  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 
    • Saturday 9am-2pm
    • Sunday 1pm-6pm
• PLC Agenda Items
  • EOG Testing Schedule

 

 

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (5/15/23) Encore Day F

1. National Chocolate Chip/Peace Officers Memorial/International Family Day

Tuesday (5/16/23) Encore Day A

1. NATIONAL TEACHER’S DAY
2. National Barbecue/Do Something Nice for Your Neighbor/Waiters/Wear Purple for Peace Day

Wednesday (5/17/23) Encore Day B

1. National Cherry Cobbler/Pinot Grigio/National Numeracy Day

Thursday (5/18/23) Encore Day C

1. Elementary/Middle School Spring Chorus Concert in GYM 6:30pm
2. Ascension/Global Accessibility Awareness/Cheese Soufflé/Visit Your Relatives Day

Friday (5/19/23) Encore Day D

1. Nerd Day
2. Devil’s Food Cake/National Pizza Party/Endangered Species Day

 

Up Coming Dates
5/5-6/9 -EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/5-25 – EOY mClass DIAGNOSTIC (K-3) WINDOW
5/24 –  Staff Meeting 2:45
5/26-5^th & 8^th GRADE SCIENCE & 3^RD GRADE ELA
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
5/31 – 4^th-8^th GRADE ELA
6/1 – 3^rd-8^th GRADE MATH (INCL. MATH 1)
6/2 – ALL Grades in PS
6/5 – ALL Grade levels Verifications & COMPLETED F1 to Dawn
6/8 – All Report Cards Printed
EOG MAKEUPS: SCIENCE ON 6/2, ELA/MATH ON 6/5 & 6/6

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• We hope that this has been a great Mothers’ Day for all of our Little River caretakers!
• Thank you to PTO for a wonderful teacher and staff appreciation week this past week. The food, gifts and treats were a joy. Thank you also to parents who sent in notes, flowers and gifts as well. We appreciate your gratitude! 
• For students in EOG tested grades, please note that our support instruction may necessitate temporary changes to student schedules, particularly for middle grades students, to help prepare students for their upcoming End-of-Grade Tests in their classes.
• Finally, congratulations to our student athletes on the completion of their respective seasons. 

That is all for now. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of May 8, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• RtA SUMMER CAMP UPDATES Please see the latest RtA camp updates here. Staff offered employment during camp will be notified no later than May 5th by Dr. Cicily McCrimmon. An official student registration form and additional details regarding the logistics of camp for families (i.e. bus routes) will be shared with schools immediately after the close of the mCLASS EOY window. Contact Dr. Hogans with any questions.

• SCIENCE SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS ECU is offering a new Science Specialist Certificate that leads to approval from DPI to award add-on science licensure at the elementary level upon successful completion of the certificate. The five courses are also a subset of the MAEd. in Science Education and may be applied to the degree. Courses are offered via Canvas and are taught in an asynchronous manner. Please see the flier here for more information. Contact certificate coordinator Tammy D. Lee (leeta@ecu.edu) with any questions.

• NCDPI TEST SPECIFICATION WORKSHOP FOR SCIENCE (Grades 5, 8, and Biology) NCDPI is recruiting educators to participate in a workshop to recommend test specifications for grades 5 and 8 science and Biology. Test specifications specify the purpose of the assessment, the percentage of items for each strand, and the structure of the assessment (e.g. item types, number of items, test sections, test administration time, supplemental materials). An in-person workshop will be held in Raleigh on July 12, 2023. Participants will be compensated $180 per day, reimbursed for travel, and awarded 0.7 continuing education units. Interested educators should fill out this interest form by May 15, 2023.  Contact Emma Refvem or Amanda Bowers with questions.

• NCDPI ITEM WRITING WORKSHOP FOR SCIENCE (Grades 5, 8, and Biology) NCDPI is recruiting educators to participate in an item writing workshop for grades 5, 8, and Biology.  During item writing workshops, participants will learn how to write and review assessment items aligned to the proposed draft of new standards for the End-of-grade and End-of-Course science assessments. In-person workshops will be held in Raleigh on June 20-21, 2023. Participants will be compensated $180 per day, reimbursed for travel, and awarded 0.7 continuing education units per day. Interested educators should fill out this interest form by May 15, 2023. Contact Emma Refvem or Amanda Bowers with questions.

• #WeAreReaders #SomosLectores SUMMER READING This summer, #WeAreReaders #SomosLectores will provide all DPS PreK-12 students with a FREE brand new book to encourage summer reading. The Curriculum & Instruction team and media coordinators will provide school support to prepare and distribute books at their respective schools. There are several titles to choose from, and there are also options in Spanish. There will be weekly activities and programming via Facebook Live and in person around Durham County. Please contact Heidi Perez with questions.

• Weekend/Afterhours Access

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • EVAAS Verification (Completion)

  • EOG Support Plan (Grades 3-8)

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (5/8/23) Encore Day A

1. National Have a Coke/Reward Yourself/National Coconut Cream Pie/Remembrance Those Lost in WWII Day

 

Tuesday (5/9/23) Encore Day B

1. NATIONAL TEACHER’S DAY

2. National Butterscotch Brownie/National Moscato/Lag Baomer Day

 

Wednesday (5/10/23) Encore Day C

1. National Receptionists/National Shrimp/Small Business/School Nurse Day

 

Thursday (5/11/23) Encore Day D

1. Elementary Au.  to Special Olympic  Dance

2. National Eat What You Want/National Children’s Mental Health Awareness/Technology Day

 

Friday (5/12/23) Encore Day E

1. EOY ELA & Math iReady/MClass (K-3)

2. 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades to Zoo

3. 5th Grade to NC Aquarium

4. MS Au to EC Dance

5. Hat Day

6. National Military Spouse Appreciation/National Nutty Fudge/Public Gardens Day

 

Up Coming Dates
5/5-6/9 -EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/5-25 – EOY mClass DIAGNOSTIC (K-3) WINDOW
5/18 – Elementary/Middle School Spring Chorus Concert/Piano Recital in GYM 6:30pm
5/19 – Nerd Day
5/24 –  Staff Meeting 2:45
5/26-5^th & 8^th GRADE SCIENCE & 3^RD GRADE ELA
5/26 – Hat Day
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
5/31 – 4^th-8^th GRADE ELA
6/1 – 3^rd-8^th GRADE MATH (INCL. MATH 1)
6/2 – ALL Grades in PS
6/5 – ALL Grade levels Verifications & COMPLETED F1 to Dawn
6/8 – All Report Cards Printed
EOG MAKEUPS: SCIENCE ON 6/2, ELA/MATH ON 6/5 & 6/6

Sunday Bulletin:

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• Thank you to those of you who were able to come out to the PTO meeting this past week. Your support is much appreciated.

• The PTO is celebrating Little River Teachers and Staff next week for Teacher/Staff Appreciation. The PTO will provide special Wizard of Oz treats for staff everyday next week and encourages your family to celebrate your child’s teacher and staff as well. See the recent email from PTO for some ideas for your child to complete to help us celebrate our teachers and staff!

• For students in EOG tested grades, please note that our support instruction may necessitate temporary changes to student schedules, particularly for middle grades students, to help prepare students for their upcoming End-of-Grade Tests in their classes.

• Lastly, we thank Book Harvest for the recent installation of the Little River Book Box–a colorful, outdoor free book access hub placed at the front of the school. Book Boxes are filled with dozens of books in English and Spanish that children of all ages can freely take home to build their own home libraries. 

That is all for now. Please be reminded that Student Yearbook Sales are also underway. Yearbook sales are online and will end on 5/17. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom!

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of May 1, 2023

 

Habit 8: Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: .” Those who inspire others to find theirs are the leaders needed now and for the future.”

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• Staff Picture, May 3, 12:45pm: We will take our annual staff picture on Early Release Day. Please plan to wear this year’s Little Rivr polo for the picture on this day.

• May 3, 2023 Early Release Day Professional Learning Sessions Please see the Quarter 4 At-A-Glance for the Professional Learning offerings for our May 3, 2023 Early Release Day.  This information can also always be found on DPS Central’s Professional Learning page. There is no school-based PD scheduled for May 3 for Little River: Staff may work in your respective classroom/program area or participate in above noted PD offerings.

• LETRS UPDATES AND REMINDERS (PK/Elem) As DPS approaches the end of this academic year, staff are reminded that the dates for final LETRS training are quickly approaching.  Current cohorts of K-5 educators will participate in Volume Two (Year 2) LETRS training during the upcoming school year. Volume Two includes Units 5-8, which will require approximately 80 hours of professional development. We are currently creating plans for training new teachers and teachers who were not allowed to participate in Volume One training this year. As a reminder, the district is also providing incentive pay in the amount of $1000 to teachers who complete Units 1-4 of Volume One training by June 16, 2023. Upcoming training dates include the following: Year-Round(June 13th), Traditional(June 12th), EC and ELL teachers(May 3rd and June 13th), and Pre-K(school and community-based-May 3rd).  If you require makeup sessions for LETRS training, please register using the link April:May:June OEL LETRS Calendars .pdf embedded in the calendar to access training opportunities provided by the Office of Early Learning and NCDPI. If you have questions or concerns to share regarding LETRS training, please contact Dr. Hogans or Ms. Kinder.

• DPS IT Staff Device Refresh Survey: Thank you for your participation in completing the DPS IT Staff Device Refresh Survey. DPS’ shipments of new staff devices have begun arriving and DPS will be refreshing ALL staff devices at the start of 2023-2024 school year. For staff who have NOT completed the DPS IT Staff Device Refresh Survey:  A reminder communication, from Joy Malone <DurhamPublicSchools@dpsnc.net>, was sent at 2:00PM Friday (April 28). Each staff member will receive an individual link (DO NOT FORWARD) and must complete this 5-minute verification survey by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 to avoid any delay in receiving their new district device. Please complete.

• Status of Progress with Kindergarten Enrollment DPS continues to monitor the progress of kindergarten enrollment for 2023-2024. Little River is projected for 56 kindergarten students (3 classroom sections). As of April 27, Little River has 20 students enrolled thanks to the outreach of DPS communication, Dawn and the outreach of our current kindergarten team!

• EVAAS Roster Verification is currently underway through May 10. Please reach out to Dr. Hogans if you need support with this process.

• Weekend/Afterhours Access

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • EVAAS Verification

  • EOY Benchmark Testing Discussion (Grades 3-8)

  • EOG Testing Schedule (Grades 3-8)

 

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (5/1/23) Encore Day B

1. SI-L Meeting 2:45

2. May Day/National Chocolate Parfait/National Mother Goose/School Principals’/Silver Star Service Day

3. 148th Day of School – 28 More School Days

 

Tuesday (5/2/23) Encore Day C

1. 4th Grade to NC Symphony

2. EOY Benchmark Testing Window

3. National Teacher/Brother & Sister/International Harry Potter/Truffle Day

 

Wednesday (5/3/23) Encore Day D

1. EARLY RELEASE 12:15

2. STAFF PIC 12:45

3. Great American Grump Out/National Anxiety Disorder/Chocolate Custard/Interpreter Day

 

Thursday (5/4/23) Encore Day E

1. Star Wars/Anti-Bulling/Firefighters’ Memorial/Kids Fitness/National Day of Prayer/World Give Day

 

Friday (5/5/23) Encore Day F

1. EOY ELA & Math iReady/MClass (K-3)

2. Cinco de Mayo/National Hoagie/Lunch Hero Day

 

Up Coming Dates
5/5-6/9 -EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/5-25 – EOY mClass DIAGNOSTIC (K-3) WINDOW
5/12 – 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades to Zoo
5/12 – 5th Grade to NC Aquarium
5/12 – Hat Day
5/12 MS Au to EC Dance
5/18 – Elementary/Middle School Spring Chorus Concert/Piano Recital in GYM 6:30pm
5/24 –  Staff Meeting 2:45
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
5/31-6/9 – EOG Testing
6/5 – ALL Grades in PS
6/6 ALL Verifications and F1 for MS & Elementary in PS print outs to Dawn

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• The School Improvement-Leadership Team will meet on Monday afternoon at 2:45. The PTO will meet later on Monday evening at 6pm in the school media center. Voting for next year’s officers will take place, so please plan to attend!

   

• Yearbooks are being ordered with the order deadline May 17th. Sales are online only and delivery is set for May 31st.  Flyers were sent home and you can check our website for ordering information. 

That is all for now. Please be reminded that Wednesday is an early release day. Students will dismiss at 12:15. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of April 24, 2023

 

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw challenges a person to seek continuous improvement and renewal.

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• Administrative Professionals’ Day is Wednesday, April 26! Take time on this day to express appreciation to Front Office Staff!

• Staff Meeting: The agenda for this Wednesday’s staff meeting will center on updated lockdown procedures. We will conduct our next lockdown drill on Thursday, April 27, 8:30am.

• School Improvement Walkthrough Visit, Wednesday, April 26. We will have visitors from the district school improvement office conducting a walkthrough of our classrooms and follow-up conversations with members of our school improvement-leadership team on SIP goals. 

• Lockdown Drill, 8:30am, April 27. Please take this week to review lockdown procedures for your classroom/program area. Classroom teachers should hold conversations with students regarding the upcoming drill. Please contact Dr. Hogans or Ms Bruce if you need support with classroom conversations. We will also update drill procedures at our staff meeting this week.

• Leadership Grant Funds Please be reminded to go ahead and submit PO’s for approved leadership funds. The deadline to write checks usually falls around May 25.  However, we will need time to key orders in, ensure availability for purchase, and get them in for your program use.

• Fifth and Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremonies will be held on June 8.

• Staff Device Verification Survey On Wednesday, April 19th, DPS IT will release a Staff Device Verification Survey powered by Qualtrics to all staff.  As we prepare to refresh ALL staff devices at the start of 2023-2024 school year, DPS is conducting a verification of the current district-issued device(s) staff members are assigned and/or using to fulfill their job responsibilities and duties. It is imperative that each staff member completes this five minute verification survey by Wednesday, May 3, 2023 to avoid any delay in receiving their new district device.

• AIG Licensure Interest Sessions Educators interested in earning their AIG Licensure, K-12, through a yearlong cohort with Duke University can attend one of two virtual interest sessions to learn more about the program.   Virtual Information Sessions; including dates and times are noted below. You may access this Link for registration as well. 

• Monday, April 24th                 5:00 P.M. – 5:45 P.M.

• Tuesday, April 25th                4:15 P.M. – 5:00 P.M

• Modern Classroom Scholarship Opportunity Interest Modern Classroom is a program that shows educators a new way of teaching and learning. It is NOT curriculum or content specific; instead, their research-backed instructional model responds to every student’s needs, no matter what or where you teach. This asynchronous course shows you how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every learner using Blended Instruction, Self-paced Structures and Mastery Based Grading. Learn more at https://www.modernclassrooms.org/     

• SCI SUMMIT 2023 ON APRIL 25 The final Durham Science Alliance event of the year will be our SciSummit, held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 5:15 pm. at the Museum of Life and Science. The event will feature a panel discussion about extreme heat in Durham. All members of the DPS and Durham community are invited to attend. The event is free, and a light dinner will be provided to those registered. Click here for the flier and here to RSVP. Please contact Emma Refvem with questions.

• Homebase Maintenance Weekend PowerSchool will be down for maintenance, beginning Friday, April 21st at 5:00 P.M. and will return to service by 7:00 A.M. on Monday, April 24th

• Benchmark Assessments Makeup Benchmark assessments will continue into early this week. Please see email updates from Ms. Kinder.

• Weekend/After Hours Access-April 29-30

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • EOG 2023 Review Items (Grades 3-8)

 

 

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (4/24/23) Encore Day C

1. EOY Benchmark Testing Window

2. National Pigs in a Blanket/New Kids on the Block/Scream Day

 

Tuesday (4/25/23) Encore Day D

1. Class Pics start at 8:30

2. EOY Benchmark Testing Window

3. School Bus Drivers/National Zucchini Bread/Red Hat Society/World Penguin Day

 

Wednesday (4/26/23) Encore Day E

1. Staff Meeting 2:45

2. Administrative Professionals/National Pretzel/Get Organized Day

 

Thursday (4/27/23) Encore Day F

1. 5th Grade to Hub Farm

2. Take Your Daughter/Son to Work/Prime Rib/National Support Teen Literature Day

 

Friday (4/28/23) Encore Day A

1. MS Au to Special Olympics

2. National Arbor/Pay it Forward/Blueberry Pie/Women’s Wellness Day

 

Up Coming Dates
5/1 – SI-L Meeting 2:45
5/2 – 4th Grade to NC Symphony
5/3 – Early Release
5/3 – Staff Pic @ 1;15
5/5-6/9 -EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/5-25 – EOY mClass DIAGNOSTIC (K-3) WINDOW
5/11 – Elementary/Middle School Spring Chorus Concert in GYM
5/12 – 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades to Zoo
5/12 – 5th Grade to NC Aquarium
5/12 – Hat Day
5/12 MS Au to EC Dance
5/24 –  Staff Meeting 2:45
5/26-6/9 – EOG Testing
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
6/2 – ALL Grades in PS

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• Thank you to all who were able to come out to support and participate in our PTO events. From the BookFair to the evening with ComedyWorx, it was a full week of community fun and activity. 

• Also, be sure to check out our website for pictures of fifth graders taping Mr. C. to the wall. Congratulations to fifth grade on winning Penny Wars, and thank you to all of our parents for your support.

That is all for now. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of April 17, 2023

 

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw challenges a person to seek continuous improvement and renewal.

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Sterling for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• • Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• Benchmark Testing will occur this week. Please see Ms. Kinder’s previous email for schedule, assignments, and information.

• PAID HOLOCAUST CURRICULUM WRITING OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS The NCDPI K-12 Social Studies team is collaborating with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in a pilot project designed specifically for North Carolina: the North Carolina History Unfolded Fellows Project. The teachers selected as fellows for this project will go through the History Unfolded Program training with staff from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. They will also receive training from North Carolina State Archives experts. The training will prepare and equip each fellow to develop a comprehensive lesson plan that can be used by teachers teaching Grade Eight N.C. Social Studies, American History, or Civic Literacy. Click here for more information and to apply. A $1000.00 stipend will be awarded to each recipient. Applications are due by April 21, 2023

• School Nutrition School Lunch Hero Day is Friday May 5, 2023! Help DPS celebrate the school lunch heroes in our school. As part of this recognition, classrooms students can:

1. Write thank you cards

2. Create a banner

3. Have a dance party with you lunch heroes (when they’re not too busy serving lunch)

4. Make announcements over your PA system

5. Bring flowers to each lunch hero

6. Work with your parent groups to celebrate your lunch heroes in other ways

For more ideas, check out School Lunch Hero Day online. Questions can be directed to Dr. Linden Thayer, Assistant Director, Food Systems Planning.

• Weekend/Afterhours Access-April 22-23

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • Title 1 Staff Survey

  • Read-to-Achieve (Grades 3-8)

  • Take Two (Grades 3-8)

  • Promotion Ceremony (Grades 5/Middle Grades)

  • Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Middle Grades)

 

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (4/17/23) Encore Day D

1. Elementary DPS All County Chorus

2. EOY ELA, MATH AND SCIENCE BENCHMARK TESTING WINDOW ((Starts 4/17-4/25)

3. National Cheese Ball/National Kickball/No Limits for Deaf Children Day & Yom Hashoah

 

Tuesday (4/18/23) Encore Day E

1. BENCHMARK TESTING WINDOW

2. Adult Autism Awareness/National Animal Crackers/Tax Day

 

Wednesday (4/19/23) Encore Day F

1. BENCHMARK TESTING WINDOW

2. National Banana/Humorous/Youth Homelessness Matters Day

 

Thursday (4/20/23) Encore Day A

1. 5th Grade to Hub Farm

2. BENCHMARK TESTING WINDOW

3. Volunteer Recognition/High Five/National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

 

Friday (4/21/23) Encore Day B

1. Autism Awareness Day-Wear AU colors or your favorite color

2. K-5 Au Classes to Special Olympics

3. KG, 1 & 2 Grades to Northern/Little Mermaid

4. BENCHMARK TESTING WINDOW

5. National Kindergarten/National Tea/Big Word Day

 

Up Coming Dates

Autism Awareness Month
4/17-25 EOY Benchmark Testing Window
4/25 – Class Pics
4/26 – Staff Meeting 2:45
4/28 – MS Au class to Special Olympics
5/1- First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
5/1 – SI-L Meeting 2:45
5/2 – 4th Grade to NC Symphony
5/3 – Early Release
5/3 – Staff Pic @ 1;15
5/5 – EOY ELA AND MATH iReady DIAGNOSTIC WINDOW/READING
5/5 – EOY mClass DIAGNOSTIC (K-3) WINDOW

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• This past week report cards were sent home. Please be sure to follow up with your child’s teacher regarding progress.

• DPS families, staff, and community stakeholders are invited to participate in several engagement events during April for Growing Together Secondary Academic Programs and School Boundaries. You have already learned about the changes coming to Little River. DPS will be hosting discussions about our new Growing Together academic programs and student assignment initiative that begins in the 2024-2025 school year for middle schools and high schools. Please feel free to join these conversations this month. All of DPS middle schools and high schools are hosting meetings that you can attend. Visit the DPS homepage or Dr. Hogans’ weekly update on our school website for the schedule and to register. 

• The PTO Book Fair is open for this week! We have several fun events to accompany the fair which will be open April 14th – 21st. Check your PTO email or Dr. Hogans’ weekly update on our school website for more information. Packets went home last week!

• Congratulations to our students participating in All-County Chorus! 

That is all for now. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

  

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of April 10, 2023

 

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw challenges a person to seek continuous improvement and renewal.

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Rebollo for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• • Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• ARAB-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH Arab-American Heritage Month is celebrated in April.  Here is a resource page for teachers. Contact Charlene Martin-Klein with any questions.

• Language Justice Professional Learning Opportunity On Monday, April 10th at 4:30 p.m., Duke University is hosting a conversation with Ofelia García, Professor Emerita in the Ph.D. programs of Urban Education and of Latin American, Iberian, and Latino Cultures (LAILAC)  at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, on the topic of trans-languaging. The presentation will last approximately half an hour and will be followed by dialogue with the audience based on questions raised.  It is intended for all levels from elementary to high school. Light refreshments will be served. Find more information here and register using this link This presentation will focus on three important questions:

1. What is trans-languaging and how does it differ from traditional understandings of language and bilingualism? 

2. How can teachers of minoritized bilinguals use these new understandings to transform their classroom practices?

3. Why is it that educational policies and practices based on trans-languaging can lead to more equity in education and justice for all? .  

• Summer Bridge 2023-Little River Please indicate your interest in working Summer Bridge August 7-11. Positions will initially be staffed and finalized from a pool of staff expressing interest via responses to this form. Summer Bridge will be hosted at Little River and will serve rising kindergarten students only. Information as to schedule and pay rates will be shared as the information becomes available. 

• Read to Achieve (RTA) Summer Reading Camp DPS is looking for teachers to teach RtA this Summer! Access application here. State Bill 387 requires 72 hours of reading instruction for any students in 2nd and 3rd grade demonstrating difficulty in reading development based on EOY data. Camp is a free additional literacy intervention that is not tied to promotion or retention. Camp Dates are June 15th – June 30th (June 14th as workday for camp staff). Camp Hours will be 7:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. for students and 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. for staff. Five camp sites across the district will serve students regionally. Staff can apply to teach at RtA Reading Camp using this camp application form.  The hourly rate for camp employees is $40.00/hr. (Reading Camp Signing Bonuses for Staff Teachers meeting ALL of the following criteria are eligible to receive a $1200 signing bonus: 1) Is associated with high growth in reading based on EVAAS data in any previous year. 2) Was awarded a reading performance bonus based on EVAAS data and administered by the Department of Public Instruction in any previous fiscal year. 3) Accepts employment to provide instruction during a reading camp.

• Monday, April 10 is a required workday. Staff not engaged in LETRS training or working to complete report cards may request leave for this day.

• Durham Parks and Recreation Summer Employment Please see flyer regarding Durham Parks and Recreation Job Fair on Saturday April 22, 2023 from 10:00am-1:00pm

• Weekend/Afterhours Access-April 8-9; 15-16

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

• PLC Agenda Items

  • Panorama Data Dashboard (Where applicable)

  • Kindergarten Welcome Activities, Enrollment Event & Summer Bridge (K)

  • Benchmark Testing (Grades 3-8)

  • Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Middle Grades)

  • Title 1 Staff Survey

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (4/10/23) Encore Day 0

1. Required Workday

2. National Hug Your Dog/National Siblings/National Cinnamon Crescent Day

 

Tuesday (4/11/23) Encore Day F

1. National Cheese Fondue/National Clean Out Your Pantry/National Pet Day

 

Wednesday (4/12/23) Encore Day A

1. National Licorice/Walk on the Wild Side/National Only Child Day

 

Thursday (4/13/23) Encore Day B

1. MS DPS All County Chorus

2. Last Day of Passover/National Make Lunch Count/Teen Literature/National Peach Cobbler Day

 

Friday (4/14/23) Encore Day C

1. Day of Silence/Look Up at the Sky/Moment of Laughter/Vaisakhi or Baisakhi/Orthodox Good Friday Day

 

Up Coming Dates

Autism Awareness Month
4/17-25 EOY Benchmark Testing Window
4/17 – Elementary DPS All County Chorus
4/20 – 5th Grade to Hub Farm
4/21 – Autism Awareness Day-Wear AU colors or your favorite color
4/21 -KG, 1 & 2 Grades to Northern/Little Mermaid
4/25 – Class Pics
4/26 – Staff Meeting 2:45

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• We hope that everyone enjoyed Field Day last week! We were able to get all of the fun and learning in before the change in weather. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped to make the day a success!  

• Several of our students will participate in All County Chorus this week and next. We hope that each of these students enjoys the experience! Thank you to Ms. Kirlauski for her support of her students.

• Please note that report cards will go home this week.

That is all for now. Please be reminded that there is no school tomorrow. School will resume on Tuesday. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom! 

The River Way, Every Day!

Updates for the week of April 3, 2023

 

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw challenges a person to seek continuous improvement and renewal.

 

Staff Links

Car Rider Link

Calendar

 Master Schedule  

PLC Folder

Staff Handbook

Outdoor Classroom Sign-up 

DPS Central (curriculum resources)

Bernard Sterling  bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net  Please email Mr. Rebollo for custodial issues.

Electronic Financial Forms Web Links

• • Check Request Form (Click Here)
  • Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
    

• • LR Supply Request (click Here)

HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms

• 1. Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
  2. Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
  3. Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically

Payroll

• • 12 Month Central Services Holiday Calendar (Click Here)
  • Federal 2020 – W4 Form (Click Here)
  • Installment Election Form (Click Here)
  • TACS Time Adjustments (Click Here)

Purchasing Department

• • Requisition Form (Click Here) 

From Cory’s Desk

• Congratulations to Mr. Hill! He has been invited to give the commencement address at his DPS alma mater, JD Clement Early College High School!

• Field Day is April 6! Field Day will be on Thursday, April 6th for K-5th grade (rainy day make-up will be April 14th).  8th grade students, parents, and Encore teachers will be running the stations. Please assist with your students at the stations if needed (dividing them into groups, getting in lines, etc.). All encore/discovery classes will be canceled for the day. Please remind your students to bring a change of clothes just in case & a water bottle with their name on it! There will not be a chill out station with drinks this year. Our “Superhero” Field Day will consist of 10 stations lasting approximately 10 minutes each with a 2-minute transition time (K-2, special programs: 9am-11am & 3-5: 11:30am-1:30pm). These activities are for fun and will emphasize cooperation and sportsmanship. Students may dress as their favorite Superhero. Teacher packets with schedule, map, & station descriptions will be given out within the next few weeks.

• Take Two (2) Summer Program-Employment Interest–The Take Two (2) Summer Program is an opportunity for students to retake their respective EOG to encourage increase in GLP band performance. Please indicate your interest in working Take Two (2) June 14, 15, & 16 here. (June 12 & 13 are also Take Two days; however, these days are included in the 2022-2023 school calendar. June 12 is a required workday while June 13 is an optional teacher workday. Teachers of EOG content courses will be expected to participate in Take Two on June 12 and incentivized to participate on June 13. Eleven and 12 month staff are expected to serve the program as a part of 2022-2023 work calendar.) Positions will initially be staffed and finalized from the pool of staff expressing interest via this form. Information as to schedule and pay rates will be shared as the information becomes available. The current expectation is that certified staff will be paid $40 per hour and classified staff will earn $25 per hour on the June 14-16 days of the program. (Please note that Take Two is different from Summer Bridge, which takes place August 7-11. An employment interest survey will be shared later in April for staff interested in possibly working this program.)

• SPLASH!  Save the Date for Paid Summer Learning opportunities for Certified and Classified Staff 

  • CERTIFIED STAFF Thanks to the generous grant by MacKenzie Scott, DPS is excited to announce SPLASH 2023: Summer Professional Learning Academy to Support High Expectations.This is a chance for CERTIFIED STAFF to engage in deep learning around Math, Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching and equitable practices.  Certified staff will be paid for up to four days of learning as well as an additional planning day to help them internalize the learning and improve instruction. This opportunity provides certified staff members with five days of paid learning and collaboration($240/day). Please save the following dates: link to the flier may be accessed here. 

• June 20th-22nd: Math, Literacy and MTSS focus integrating equitable practices (Exceptional Children/ English Language Learners/ Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies)

• June 26th-29th: Curriculum Content Deep Dives 

• August 8th-11th: Repeat of previous content, with new programming for Classified staff members

• CLASSIFIED STAFF CLASSIFIED STAFF is included in this grant as well!  The week of August 8-11, 2023, all classified employees will have a variety of sessions to choose from and will be compensated for one day of learning ($240/day). The link to the classified flier may be accessed here.

• DPS Teacher Working Conditions (TWC) Survey (certified school staff) AND Employee Engagement Survey (classified/district staff) – March 1st through April 6th is currently underway. Thank you to those who have completed the survey! Current participation rate for Little River: (Our goal is 90%!)

  • TWC-72.2%

  • EE-66.7%

• Spring Break Shutdown for Energy Conservation The upcoming break is an opportunity for the district to conserve energy while buildings are unoccupied. Before you leave for the holiday, please do the following to help the effort:

  • Close Your Blinds

  • Turn Off Your Lights

  • Close Your Door

  • Review Spring Break Shutdown Guide 

• March Pay Date Due to the pending Spring Break, Friday March 24th is pay day.  Other payments, including extra duty stipends, payroll adjustments, etc. may be posted after the Friday, March 24th pay date. DPS’ commitment is for your regular paycheck to be available to you by this Friday, March 24th. Please check your pay stub in the pay portal to ensure your benefit selections are deducted correctly each month. If deductions are incorrect, please contact the Payroll department to review and correct deductions as quickly as possible. Any payment due for selected benefits will be caught up as quickly as possible. Please contact Dr. Hogans if you have any questions.

• Weekend/Afterhours Access-April 8-9

  • Use this link to Sign-In. Choose the ‘After/off hours access sign-in’ in the Purpose drop down. 

    • Saturday 9am-2pm

    • Sunday 1pm-6pm

  • The building will be closed for 10-month staff during Spring Break.

• PLC Agenda Items (Week of April 3)

  • Panorama Data Dashboard

  • Kindergarten Welcome and Enrollment Event (K)

  • Retention Letter 2 (Elem)

    • SPA

  • Class Roster Recommendations 2022-2023 (Elem)

From Andy’s Desk

Wave Makers- Link

 

Monday (4/3/23) Encore Day B

1. Autism Awareness Month

2. All Grades in PS MS Verifications due to Dawn

3. National Chocolate Mousse/Weed Out Hate Day

 

Tuesday (4/4/23) Encore Day C

1. Report Cards Ready in PS – Print Report Cards

2. National School Librarian/National Cordon Bleu/International Carrot Day

 

Wednesday (4/5/23) Encore Day D

1. Staff Meeting 2:45

2. Passover Begins/National Deep Dish Pizza/Day of Hope/National Caramel/Self Care Day

 

Thursday (4/6/23) Encore Day E

1. Field Day/No Encore Lose Day E

2. Superhero Day!

3. Report Cards Go Home

4. National Burrito/Hostess Twinkie Day/Caramel Popcorn Day

 

Friday (4/7/23) Encore Day 0

1. Good Friday/Holiday

2. INTERNATIONAL BEAVER DAY! /National Coffee Cake/National No Housework Day

 

Up Coming Dates

Autism Awareness Month
4/10 – Required Workday
4/13 – MS DPS All County Chorus
4/17-25 EOY Benchmark Testing Window
4/17 – Elementary DPS All County Chorus
4/20 – 5th Grade to Hub Farm
4/21 – Autism Awareness Day-Wear AU colors or your favorite color
4/21 -KG, 1 & 2 Grades to Northern/Little Mermaid
4/25 – Class Pics
4/26 – Staff Meeting 2:45

Sunday Bulletin: 

Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week. 

• We hope each of you has had a great Spring Break. We are looking forward to everyone’s safe return tomorrow.

• PTO will meet tomorrow at 6pm. See PTO website for meeting information. Learn about the ComedyWorx family event happening later this month!

• Field Day is this Thursday! Look for information this week on the event.

• Reminder: There will be no school this Friday and a teacher workday a week from tomorrow.

That is all for now. Third Quarter Report Cards will go home this week. And remember: after replanting our seeds in Beaver Nation, Little River leaders are ready to blossom!