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!