The River Way, Every Day!
Updates for the week of January 30, 2023
Habit 4: Think Win-Win- people work effectively and efficiently with others to achieve optimal results. Competitive and selfish behaviors produce win-lose or even lose-lose outcomes. A win-win mentality is a balancing act between courage and consideration that ensures true collaboration taking place in all conflicts.
Staff Links
DPS Central (curriculum resources)
Bernard Sterling bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net Please email Mr. Rebollo for custodial issues.
Electronic Financial Forms Web Links
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- Check Request Form (Click Here)
- Pre-approved Reimbursements (Click Here)
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- LR Supply Request (click Here)
HR Forms – Sick/Vacation Leave Forms
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- Link to the HR Forms Web Page (Click Here)
- Next, scroll/click on Leave_Form_short_version.pdf
- Complete the form and sent to Dr. Hogans electronically
Payroll
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- 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
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- Requisition Form (Click Here)
From Cory’s Desk
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Staff Meeting w/Dr. Mubenga– Mon, Jan 30, 2:45-We will have a special, called staff meeting on Monday, January 30, 2:45 in the media center with Dr. Mubenga and members of the Growing Together project team. At our recent staff meeting, it was referenced that Dr. Mubenga wanted to come out to speak personally with our staff. In addition, there is additional information that the Growing Together team needs to share with schools before the end of next week in regard to the initiative and the Board decision. The meeting will be in the media center and there will also be a Zoom option. The agenda will be shared prior to the meeting.
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UPDATES REGARDING LETRS TRAINING The next scheduled synchronous training for LETRS will be on February 8, 2023 from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and includes the following: ESL, PreK, and E.C. teachers. Links for the training will be provided to participants as DPS approaches the training date. Volume One(Units 1-4)needs to be completed by the end of the 2022-2023 academic school year. The Q.R. code and registration for February 8th may be accessed here: Q.R. Code and Registration for LETRS training.Teachers who complete training for all referenced LETRS units for 2022-2023 are eligible to receive the monetary incentive. Please contact Lori McNulty at Lori_McNulty@dpsnc.net or Cicily McCrimmon at Cicily_McCrimmon@dpsnc.net, if you have questions or concerns to share
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Covid Leave process: HR is no longer requiring a letter from the Health Department as they are no longer issuing Quarantine Letters. HR will go online to pull the documents that the Health Departments enters into a state-wide shared system.HR now only requires:
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a positive PCR Test
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a completed Leave Request form approved
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Transfer Process Please visit this link for information on the transfer process for 2023-2024. In response to feedback, some changes have been initiated. Therefore, please read the process document in its entirety. If you have questions regarding the process, please contact Kimberly Hager.
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Declaration of Intent The Declaration of Intent process is now live from January 27, 2023 until February 10, 2023. All staff members should complete the survey. Employees will designate their intent to remain in their current position, resign, transfer or whether undecided at this time. Additionally, staff will be able to share any projected leaves of absence. This process will also be utilized to update contact information for all employees; including, emergency contact information to assist with better critical response planning. Finally, it is a process wherein staff this can review benefits beneficiaries.
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DPS HUB FARM SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Hub Farm Summer Camp planning has begun! If you are looking for summer employment and interested in being outside with a group of enthusiastic educators and students, come to the interest meeting (RSVP) on February 8th to learn more!
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When: February 8, 2023 from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Where: Hub Farm (117 Milton Road, next door to Eno Valley Elementary)
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Who: Any DPS teachers interested in working at Hub Farm Summer Camp in 2023. If you have previously worked at Summer Camp, you are not required to attend this interest meeting, but we look forward to your application!
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What: Come meet Hub Farm Summer Camp Administrators and take a tour around the farm! Learn what it is like to be a Hub Farm Summer Camp Counselor and get any questions answered before submitting your application.
Please send any questions about the interest meeting or summer camp to Ashley Meredith or Erin Carroll.
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K-12 BLACK HISTORY MONTH LESSON RESOURCES February is Black History Month. A collection of curated social studies lesson plans, lesson resources, useful websites and a calendar of local events to support instruction during Black History Month (February) can be found HERE. Questions regarding resources may be forwarded to Charlene Martin-Klein. DPS wants to be able to share the word with our Board and community about the outstanding work of our schools to observe Black History Month. Please let Dr. Hogans know of your classroom level events.
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Interested in buying a home? Come attend the Homeowner information sessions this week. Truist offers a home loan program to purchase a primary home that is PERFECT for teachers! Imagine buying a home with no money down and no mortgage insurance. You CAN via Truist’s CHIP mortgage combined with a special grant opportunity. The grant can be used with Truist’s 100% financing product as well. Come find out more at one of the sessions below, or email Ernest Sigala directly at Ernest.Sigala@truist.com. Spanish speakers are welcome! In person session dates and times: January 26, 2023 at SDC at 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Register for your face-to-face session here. Virtual Sessions: January 27, 2023 @ 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. using this zoom link. You may Register here.
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Duke Athletics will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation game here in historic Cameron Indoor on Thursday, February 23rd, versus North Carolina State at 8 pm! Tickets at a special discounted rate will be available in General Admission and our Reserved seating options ranging from $11-$13 per ticket. CLICK HERE to reserve your tickets!
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Weekend/Afterhours Access-Feb 4-5
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PLC Agenda Items
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Growing Together
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From Andy’s Desk
Wave Makers- Link
Monday (1/30/23) Encore Day E
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National Bubble Wrap Appreciation/National Croissant Day
Tuesday (1/31/23) Encore Day F
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Hot Chocolate Day – in the Pretty Room
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National Backward Day
Wednesday (2/1/23) Encore Day A
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First day of Black History Month
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National Signing/National Freedom Day
Thursday (2/2/23) Encore Day B
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4th Grade to NC Science Museum
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Ground Hog Day!
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National Hedgehog/National Tater Tot/Candlemas Day
Friday (2/3/23) Encore Day C
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Wacky Tacky Day
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National Carrot Cake/Feed the Birds/Give Kids a Smile/National Wear Red Day
Up Coming Dates
2/6 – SI-L Meeting 2:45
2/8 – Early Release
2/8-2/15 – Kids Heart Challenge Events (During PE class)
2/10 – 100th day of school
2/14 – Valentine’s Day/ Red, White & Pink Day
2/17 – Kids Heart Challenge Slime Event
2/20 – Teacher Workday
2/21 – Evening To Shine (Formerly Evening of Entertainment)
2/22 – Jack Morton Principal of the Day
2/22 – Staff Meeting 2:45
Sunday Bulletin:
Good evening Beavers! This is Ms. Moose for Principal Hogans with some notes for this week.
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Report Cards went out last week. Please be sure you follow up with your child’s teacher(s) regarding celebrations or growth areas. We are excited about where our school performance is at present and look forward to a great second half of the school year.
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Fourth, fifth and middle grades students received registration flyers for our Robotics Saturday Academy mentioned last week. Please return by Wednesday as program space is limited.
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Lastly, on Thursday evening, Dr. Hogans and members of the district Growing Together team will host with PTO an information session on the coming change to Montessori and the close of our middle grade program. Look for more information about this meeting tomorrow.