NC Countdown to College
College Application Week is Here!
NC Countdown to College (C2C) is a year-long initiative to help high school seniors learn about three college enrollment steps: residency, financial aid, and college applications. Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW), which begins on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. and ends on October 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Learn more at https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/
Teacher, school, and district leaders had the opportunity to meet Dr. Carol Tolman, one of the authors of LETRS, at the National Reading League Conference in Charlotte. These leaders have spent two days learning from experts in the field about evidence-aligned reading instruction.
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The East Lincoln High School Leadership Class distributed children's books to Iron Station, St. James, and Catawba Springs Elementary Schools today. As a part of the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Million Book Giveaway, the program provided schools with packs of books to distribute to students and teachers to expand their libraries.
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Intentional Leadership: Creating Supportive Environments for Students & Educators
Check out our very own Superintendent Dr. Allen's podcast on Change Starts Here, a FranklinCovey Education Series.
https://youtu.be/VhoJGPrn7TE?si=e4ZyVgRNCaDk43Wg
Podcast summary from Franklin Covey, Change Starts Here:
Unleash the genius within every individual—sometimes all it takes is the right guidance and environment. When people’s unique talents are recognized and nurtured, it creates a thriving community where growth and success are shared. Today on the Change Starts Here podcast, we highlight a district committed to making this vision a reality in their schools.
Join our host, Dustin Odham, as he welcomes Dr. Aaron Allen, Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools. Dr. Allen reveals his unconventional journey into education, a field he never anticipated becoming his passion. He discusses how Lincoln County Schools, in partnership with FranklinCovey, are fostering a culture of leadership and learning designed to unlock the potential of both students and educators. Dr. Allen not only shares the actionable steps his district is taking but also delves into the heart and passion required for educators to be effective leaders in today's dynamic educational landscape. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with a leader deeply invested in creating transformative change!
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Digital Citizenship Week
October 14 - 18
From Common Sense Education:
Help kids balance their media lives. From phones and tablets to streaming movies and YouTube, tech and media are everywhere. Kids love easy access to shows, games, and information. Parents and caregivers love that kids can learn on the go (and stay busy when dinner's cooking). But it's easy to overdo it when the phone never stops pinging and the next episode plays automatically. Families can keep media and tech use in check by following a few simple practices.
Link to K-5 Family Tips: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aubhrQzMXJEZQ6kv35Ly93-I4p99XPhi/view?usp=sharing
Link to 6-12 Family Tips: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pWgTwHIwkm0KTM74vpaZYPKQ2-_N8mIj/view?usp=sharing
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National School Lunch Week
October 14 - 18, 2024
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
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Lincolnton High School Principal Kristie Ballard and Kennan Eaddy, Director of Student Support Services, presented at the North Carolina AIM Conference in Raleigh today. Their session title: Leadership: Catalyst for Behavior Change.
Way to represent Lincoln County Schools at the state level!
October Focus: Lincoln Leads in Communications
Students, are you having trouble accessing the new Lincoln County Schools App?
Click here for detailed instructions on how to access the new LCS App: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-7D56DgT57T9x_qByCbTwsdpUR_ANQ36/view?usp=sharing
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Pumpkin Center Intermediate School has a Guidance Counselor position open.
Email Principal Kristen Burgin for more information: kburgin2@lincoln.k12.nc.us
We love our custodians! Thank you for all you do each and every day!
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Lincoln County Schools will operate on a normal schedule beginning tomorrow, Thursday, October 3.
Lincoln County Public Education Foundation (LCPEF) Grant Winner Abby Goodson, Art Teacher at Catawba Springs Elementary, used grant funds to purchase four pottery wheels for her art classes. In Clay Club, students stay after school and learn the basics of pottery and clay molding.
The LCPEF funds mini teaching grants that demonstrate innovative approaches to instructional practice as well as solve educational problems or meet significant challenges that have not been met effectively.
If you would like more information about the Foundation, visit our website www.lincoln.k12.nc.us If you would like to join the Foundation, contact Linda Matney, Clerk to the Board, at linda.matney@lincoln.k12.nc.us.
National Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2
Thank you to each of our hard-working custodians for keeping our facilities safe and clean on a daily basis!
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October is NC Countdown to College Month🎓🏫
NC Countdown to College (C2C) is a month-long initiative to help high school seniors learn more about taking three important college enrollment steps: residency, applying for financial aid, and college applications.
Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week (CAW) - a great way to save on college costs! This year, CAW begins on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. and ends on October 27 at 11:59 p.m.
Reach out to your school counselor for more information.
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Union Elementary School will be offering a hot meal to families without power.
Monday, September 30
Union Elementary School Cafeteria
4pm - 6pm
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⚠ No School for Students on Tuesday, October 1 ⚠
Lincoln County Schools will be closed for students Tuesday, October 1 due to power outages and damages from Hurricane Helene. Staff will operate on an optional workday; check your email for updates from your principal.
Young Lincoln Leaders kicked off this year with high school representatives from WLHS, LHS, NLHS, and ELHS. Students visited G.E. Massey Elementary and delivered books and words of encouragement to NC PreK and first graders to support the "One Million Book Giveaway."
This initiative is supported by the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy.
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📢 No School for Students on Friday, September 27 📢
Due to the threat of inclement weather associated with Hurricane Helene, Lincoln County Schools will be closed for students on Friday, September 27.
*Before and After School care is cancelled for Friday, September 27.
🎉 Congratulations to Lea Nash (Pumpkin Center Primary) for being chosen as the Lincoln County Schools 2024 Educator of Excellence for the Exceptional Children's Department! 🎉
A great incorporation of Leader in Me spotted at Asbury Academy!
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