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
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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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.
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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:
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What is trans-languaging and how does it differ from traditional understandings of language and bilingualism?
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How can teachers of minoritized bilinguals use these new understandings to transform their classroom practices?
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Why is it that educational policies and practices based on trans-languaging can lead to more equity in education and justice for all? .
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Weekend/Afterhours Access-April 8-9; 15-16
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PLC Agenda Items
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Panorama Data Dashboard (Where applicable)
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Kindergarten Welcome Activities, Enrollment Event & Summer Bridge (K)
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Benchmark Testing (Grades 3-8)
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Youth Risk Behavior Survey (Middle Grades)
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Title 1 Staff Survey
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From Andy’s Desk
Wave Makers- Link
Monday (4/10/23) Encore Day 0
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Required Workday
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National Hug Your Dog/National Siblings/National Cinnamon Crescent Day
Tuesday (4/11/23) Encore Day F
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National Cheese Fondue/National Clean Out Your Pantry/National Pet Day
Wednesday (4/12/23) Encore Day A
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National Licorice/Walk on the Wild Side/National Only Child Day
Thursday (4/13/23) Encore Day B
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MS DPS All County Chorus
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Last Day of Passover/National Make Lunch Count/Teen Literature/National Peach Cobbler Day
Friday (4/14/23) Encore Day C
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Please note that report cards will go home this week.