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
DPS Central (curriculum resources)
Bernard Sterling bernard_sterling@dpsnc.net Please email Mr. Sterling 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
- Requisition Form (Click Here)
From Cory’s Desk
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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#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.
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Weekend/Afterhours Access
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PLC Agenda Items
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EVAAS Verification (Completion)
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EOG Support Plan (Grades 3-8)
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From Andy’s Desk
Wave Makers- Link
Monday (5/8/23) Encore Day A
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National Have a Coke/Reward Yourself/National Coconut Cream Pie/Remembrance Those Lost in WWII Day
Tuesday (5/9/23) Encore Day B
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NATIONAL TEACHER’S DAY
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National Butterscotch Brownie/National Moscato/Lag Baomer Day
Wednesday (5/10/23) Encore Day C
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National Receptionists/National Shrimp/Small Business/School Nurse Day
Thursday (5/11/23) Encore Day D
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Elementary Au. to Special Olympic Dance
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National Eat What You Want/National Children’s Mental Health Awareness/Technology Day
Friday (5/12/23) Encore Day E
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EOY ELA & Math iReady/MClass (K-3)
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2nd, 3rd & 4th Grades to Zoo
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5th Grade to NC Aquarium
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MS Au to EC Dance
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Hat Day
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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
5/26-5th & 8th GRADE SCIENCE & 3RD GRADE ELA
5/26 – Hat Day
5/29 – Memorial Day/Holiday
5/31 – 4th-8th GRADE ELA
6/1 – 3rd-8th 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.
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Thank you to those of you who were able to come out to the PTO meeting this past week. Your support is much appreciated.
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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!
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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.
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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.