On Monday, September 20, Senator Bob Atwater visited Bonlee School as part of the America’s Legislators Back to School program. The program, originally introduced in 1999 as a one day event that later expanded into a week long event and is now a year…
Month: October 2010
Chatham County high school students earn AP Scholar awards
Students at the three traditional high schools of Chatham County Schools have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams.
Chatham Central teacher speaks at Harry and Rosemary Wong conference
Emily Boyle, an English teacher at Chatham Central High School, presented a note-taking procedure at the Instructional Institute for Lateral Entry and Inexperienced Teachers, after being invited by keynote speakers and classroom management experts, Drs…
Bad behavior is not limited to those on two wheels
I think you’ll find it’s rather difficult to legislate or enforce good behavior or common sense. You are absolutely right that she should have stopped at the stop sign. However, you should also never assume that the other vehicle is going to follow the…
Now is a great time to join the NC 10% Campaign
The 10% Campaign is an initiative of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) and North Carolina Cooperative Extension that encourages consumers to commit 10 percent of their existing food dollars to support local food producers, related bus…
Thanks to Angelina’s Kitchen and Our Neighborhood School
Moncure School had the pleasure of hosting the annual PTA Thrift Store meeting on Sept. 28. This meeting is very significant to our schools as this is when the Thrift Store checks are announced among other items of business.
Jordan Lake cleanup removes 600 tires and 700 bags of trash
On Saturday, October 9, an army of about 200 volunteers of all ages swarmed the woods along remote coves of Jordan Lake to pick up trash and haul it to the shoreline. Meanwhile, a navy of 50 volunteers launched from Robeson Creek Boat Ramp in boats, ka…
Siler City mayor visits Bonlee students
The mayor of Siler City, Charles Johnson, visited students in Jennifer Kennedy’s and Katie Palmer’s second and third grade classes at Bonlee School on Thursday, September 16.
Chatham Board of Education recognizes three retirees
The Chatham County Board of Education recognized three retirees during its September 13th meeting. The Board has decided to begin honoring school district employees who have at least forty years of service in education upon their retirement with an Edu…
Northwood Arts Education Foundation founder receives honor
The president and founder of the Northwood High School Arts Education Foundation (NHSAEF), Gina Harrison, will be awarded The Friends of the Arts Award at the North Carolina Art Education Association Conference in New Bern on October 22.