December 10, 2010
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TOPIC #1: MCS Principal of the Year Announced
TROY – Vance Thomas, principal of Star Elementary School, has been selected as the 2011 Wachovia Principal of the Year for Montgomery County Schools, in a program sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company.
Thomas now moves on to compete with other local award recipients from the Sandhills/South Central Region of the state. After the state selection process is completed, one principal will be selected as the 2011 Wachovia Principal of the Year.
When asked about the honor, Thomas stated “It is an honor to be chosen as Montgomery County Schools Principal of the Year by my fellow administrators. This award is a reflection on the many accomplishments of students and staff of Star Elementary. I want to thank my wife Crystal, and children, Garner and Olivia, for their love and support.” Click HERE to finish reading the “MCS Principal of the Year” news release.
TOPIC #2: Board Notes/Agenda from December 6, 2010 Board of Education meeting
Click HERE to view the Board Notes from the meeting.
TOPIC #3: EC Teacher of Excellence Announced
TROY – Pat Parrish, Exceptional Children teacher at Troy Elementary School, has been selected as Montgomery County Schools’ 2010 Exceptional Children’s Teacher of Excellence.
Parrish has been in education for several years, and has worked with Montgomery County Schools for six years. All of those years have been spent working with Exceptional Children in some form.
"Mrs. Parrish is an excellent teacher who is dedicated to her students,” stated Beth Lancaster, Principal of Troy Elementary School. “She goes above and beyond the call of duty to meet the individual needs of each child in her classroom. Troy Elementary School is very proud of Mrs. Parrish and delighted that she is a part of the Troy Elementary family,” she said. Click HERE to finish reading the “EC Teacher of Excellence” news release.
TOPIC #4: Four MCS Teachers Receive “Bright Ideas” Grants
Randolph Electric Membership Corporation awarded $4,000 in grants to three teachers across Montgomery County and Pee Dee Electric Membership Corporation awarded $700 in grant funding to one MCS teacher, as part of the Bright Ideas grant program. Sponsored by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives, Bright Ideas honors K-12 educators who put great thought and effort into designing innovative, creative projects that enhance their students’ learning experience. Click HERE to finish reading the “Bright Ideas” news release.
TOPIC #5: Tree of Hope Yard and Bake Sale - Update
Thank you to all that braved the cold that day in November to help with everything. We made $397.96 from all of the sales. The children thank you. We gave all proceeds to benefit the Tree of Hope folks to purchase things for kids that are less fortunate who were not chosen on the trees. All monies will stay in Montgomery County.
TOPIC #6: Agendas for cabinet meetings are now on the web!
Want to know what is going on? Click HERE to review agendas/notes from weekly cabinet meetings.
TOPIC #7: Check out Dr. Ellis’ most recent blog entry!
For any new leader, the first 90 days of a new position are the most crucial. It is during this time that the leader sets the stage for the future of the organization. It is during this time that the values and beliefs of the organization and the leader mesh to become one. Needless to say, it is critical for the first 90 days to be successful. The leader needs to provide a positive foundation for his/her leadership and the organization needs to feel good about the overall direction they are being taken. First impressions do mean a lot and there are no more powerful impressions than that first one when it comes to leadership.
Click HERE to finish reading Dr. Ellis’ most recent blog entry: “The First 90 Days”.
TOPIC #8: Inclement Weather Protocol for Montgomery County Schools
It is desirable for Montgomery County Schools to make announcements regarding school schedules by 5:30 am. When inclement weather is a strong possibility or reality, one of three decisions will be made by the school administration. We will run school as scheduled, delay, or close. No announcement means "school as usual."
In the event Montgomery County experiences inclement weather that will result in school delays or closings, an automated phone message will be sent out to students and staff members from our AlertNow system. School administrators and bus drivers will be notified at approximately 5:30 am. Parents, teachers and support staff will be notified at approximately 6:00 am. Click HERE to finish reading the MCS Inclement Weather Protocol
TOPIC #9: Early Release Day
Friday, December 17 will be an early release day for all MCS students—schools will dismiss two hours early.
Did you miss a Key Communicator e-mail? If so, please click HERE to view e-mails sent out in the past. Thank you for your continuous support of Montgomery County Schools!
Lindsay A. Whitley
Public Information Officer
Parent Involvement Coordinator
Montgomery County Schools
441 Page Street
P.O. Box 427
Troy, NC 27371
Office (910) 576-6511, ext. 236
Fax (910) 576-2044
Mobile (910) 220-6750
Website Public Information Department
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