PostScripts
News & Announcements for BCPS Employees
Friday, Dec. 9, 2022
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE
Hmong students share culture
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Traveling mural
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It's a match
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Burke County and Burke County Public Schools are partnering to match high school students with elementary school students for one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. Icard Elementary, East Burke High, Mull Elementary and Patton High are currently part of the the program. Read more about it here!
ANNOUNCEMENTS & REMINDERS
Blankets for the Homeless
William Patrick H, a 6th grader at Table Rock Middle School, is planning his 7th annual Blankets for the Homeless. You can drop off new blankets at Table Rock Middle School, Allergy Partners in Morganton, Chick-fil-A and Kelly Bowers Messenheimer Nationwide Insurance or contact Angela at ahappoldt@burke.k12.nc.us to meet for pick up. Please only new blankets as these are Christmas gifts. The blankets will be equally distributed to Burke County men's, women's, and children's shelters. The deadline is Dec. 19
Adventures & Wishes Holiday 5K/Family Fun Run @ Carowinds
Looking for a 5K opportunity for a good cause? Check out this one at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Carowinds. Several BCPS students are involved as beneficiaries and volunteers. Each participant receives a free ticket to Winterfest at Carowinds! Adventures Wishes 5K Event
Health-e-Schools telehealth
Health-e-Schools telehealth services are available for staff during regular school hours to meet your healthcare needs via telehealth. If you are at school, your school nurse has been trained to work with our healthcare providers online, via a safe and secure high-definition video-conferencing using specially equipped stethoscopes and cameras. Or, if teaching at home, you can be seen via video using your smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera. Learn more here.
DEALS FOR EMPLOYEES
There is such a thing as a free lunch!
EAP Reminder
BCPS Communications Contacts
- Cheryl M. Shuffler Public Relations Officer cmshuffler@burke.k12.nc.us 828-438-2989
- Bethany Collier Child Nutrition Marketing and Communications Specialist bethanycollier@burke.k12.nc.us 828-430-4107
#IgniteLearningBCPS
Email: cmshuffler@burke.k12.nc.us
Website: www.burke.k12.nc.us
Location: 700 East Parker Road, Morganton, NC, USA
Phone: 828-439-4312
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcps120/
Twitter: @BurkeCoSchools
Wendi Craven, BCPS Board of Education Chair
Dr. Mike Swan, Superintendent (on Twitter @MikeMswan)
Cheryl M. Shuffler, Public Relations Officer