The following days that were previously instructional days are now optional teacher workdays, with no school for students:

Friday, November 12, 2021

Monday, November 22, 2021

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

In this article in Psychology Today, psychiatrist Ralph Lewis (University of Toronto) says that in recent years, more and more young people have been coming to him with anxiety disorders. He suggests four possible explanations:

• There may be a genuine increase in distress among young people for any number of reasons – there’s a lot to be distressed about these days!

• Kids seem more willing to report mental health issues. Before, they were reluctant to admit they had problems, and would come to a psychiatrist’s office only at the insistence of concerned parents. Now more adolescents are self-diagnosing – and are disappointed if Lewis says their problems aren’t serious enough for clinical treatment.

• This increased openness may be encouraged by media reports of widespread mental health problems among adolescents.

Mental health problems like anxiety can be mapped on the left and right sides of a bell-shaped curve, says Lewis. With anxiety, the majority of people are in the mentally healthy, average bulge in the middle. At the right-hand side, he says, are those “prone to experience anxiety more intensely, more frequently, and for longer durations than others, causing those individuals greater distress and impairment in their functioning.” They might have a moderate disorder or, at the tail end of the curve, a disabling condition requiring clinical treatment.

On the left side of the continuum are those who experience unusually little anxiety. These people may be courageous and cool under pressure, but they may also take unnecessary risks and come across as emotionally insensitive. “At the extreme of this end of the spectrum,” says Lewis, “some might even be predisposed to be psychopaths.”

Interestingly, he says, the extremes have been important to human survival: “Diversity of traits is essential for a species to survive and evolve as environments change; a trait that is a weakness in one environment at one time and place might well turn out to be a strength in another environment at another time and place.”

“Something has changed,” Lewis concludes. Perhaps “the cultural changes in society are significant enough that young people, now able to talk fluently about mental health, are looking to medicine as a way to explain the normal, if painful, parts of life.”

“The Anxiety Boom” by Ralph Lewis in Psychology Today, November/December 2021 (Vol. 54, #6, pp. 28-29); Lewis can be reached at ralph.lewis@utoronto.ca.

Data on SWEHS.

Seniors, please bring a copy of your Birth Certificate to Mrs. Gay by November 30h. We need a copy to ensure the correct spelling on your DIPLOMA!

Thursday during 2nd period to have the seniors on the football field for their class photo.

This email is just a reminder that the Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Scholars application is open for the incoming class of 2022. We hope that you will encourage any of your students considering a career in teaching to apply for this scholarship. We would love for them to become Teaching Scholars and prepare to become teacher leaders in North Carolina’s public schools. Please feel free to share my contact information with any student who may have questions about the application or the program.

The LR Teaching Scholars application can be accessed at: https://www.lr.edu/research-scholarship/teaching-scholars-application.

Thank you,

Mia

Mia Fowler

Director,​ Teaching Scholars Program

Lenoir-Rhyne University

p: 828.328.7451

Mia.Fowler2@lr.edu

STEP's teacher extern program, Teachers@Work, places educators in a week long work-based learning experience with local a local company. This year, 12 teacher externs completed the program with the following employers: Barnhill Contracting, Hitachi Astemo, Cummins-RMEP, Town of Tarboro, City of Rocky Mount, LS Cable, and Nash UNC Healthcare. Also, two teachers were assigned to the local community colleges to learn more about pathways and course connections to local careers. The goal is to expose our educators to career opportunities and the technical and essential skills needed in the workplace to share with their students.

2021 Teachers@Work Co-Hort contained 4 SWEHS teachers!

Tasha Cooper-SWE

Spiers Miller-SWE

Takisha Jones-SWE

Rachel Brackney-SWE

Lesley Murray-SNMS

Reginald Bess-THS

Lisa Elliott-RMHS

Donna Cady-EMS

Anthony Harrison-SNMS

Anica Weeks-EMS

LeJuan Walker-RMMS

Sara Mann-TRA

We are excited to host a recruitment coordinator from NCSU's Department of Natural Resources on November 18th during POWER. She will be here to share information on each of the 9 majors offered through the department. All grade levels are welcome. If you are interested in attending we will make an announcement the day of the event.

The College of Natural Resources has 9 undergraduate majors including, Forest Management, Environmental Technology and Management, Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Paper Science and Engineering, Sustainable Materials and Technology, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and Sport Management.

Seniors, just a reminder that Cap and Gown orders are due 11/5. If you don't have an information packet see Mrs. Gay. You can order online through https://highschool.herffjones.com

t's National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA) National Scholarship Month! If you haven't started looking for scholarships yet, what are you waiting for?! Find available scholarships using the CFNC Scholarship Search Tool. https://bit.ly/32fkQ5t

On November 9th and 10th, we will have guest presenters from Truist Banking speaking with our seniors about banking basics and other skills that will be needed as they get ready to graduate.

We will do one presentation on 11/9 during second period, and one presentation on 11/10 during second period. I have split the seniors into 2 groups by their 2nd period teachers.

The 2021-22 Teaching Fellows Application officially opened Monday. Deadline is January 10. Students attending one of the eight partner institutions will receive up to $4,125 per semester. For all the details and to apply, go to https://myapps.northcarolina.edu/ncteachingfellows/.

We will play at Wallace Rose Hill on Friday, November 6th. The stadium address is 612 E. Cavenaugh St., Wallace, NC, 28466.

Please see picture below: Ticket booths are located in green and red (red one is closer to our bleachers). Our gentlemen will warm up in the blue star. Parking for fans is located in white.

Please look at T2 grades!

While we can be disappointed as parents when our children are not doing the best we know they are capable of...I think it is worth considering that last year, students were in school 4 days a week for a shortened day (or completely virtual). This allowed children to have a slower pace, work outside of school, and have more choice of how they spend their day.

Now that we are back to a 5 day a week, full schedule, many of the "benefits" of the COVID schedule are no longer in place and are causing stress for our children.

Please talk with your child about:

• their grades: ask them to open PowerSchool and show you their grades; talk through any missing work (with all your love, guide them to email their teacher, make a plan to complete the missing work).
• their work schedule (is there a world they may need less hours after school? do we need to wait to work until the weekends?)
• their time schedule (how much time do they need outside of school to complete assignments of make up missing work?)
• their attendance (they need to be in school, in every class, every day; and we miss them when they are not there).

Text me if I can be helpful: 252-883-5550

L. Lampron

NCBCE has officially launched our third annual Ready, Set, App! competition. Ready, Set, App is a mobile app building competition for NC high schoolers. Students not only have the opportunity to compete in this competition, but we also have a paid internship! RSA interns are high school students who have previous app building experience and work as peer mentors to the teams competing. The internship is part-time, paid, and a unique work-based learning opportunity. If this is an opportunity a student you know would be interested in, please encourage them to apply. To find more information about the internship and the link to apply, please visit www.ncbce.org/ready-set-app. The intern application closes on November 5th, so act quickly! If you have any questions about RSA or the internship, please feel free to reach out to me at ciera.tucker@nc.gov.

Best Regards,

Ciera Tucker

Program Manager

North Carolina Business Committee for Education

https://ncbce.org/

Our service academies offer an excellent four year education as well as an opportunity to serve our country. Each academy provides a bachelor’s degree and graduates automatically enter their chosen branch of the military as an officer.

In exchange for signing up for five years of active duty, while attending the academy, students receive:

1. FREE tuition
2. FREE room and board
3. FREE books
4. FREE Medical and Dental Insurance.

These benefits represent nearly $400,000 in value.

Please share with any person/organization/listserv that reaches middle and high school students!

Please see the attached flyer for further details.

RSVP Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5tGz3-rtnGB6HHLK7ZKz20P6seEVyQOdYKzCI68xa7X0fuQ/viewform

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 252-237-9816.

Best,

Shavanda B. Rountree

While we can be disappointed as parents when our children are not doing the best we know they are capable of...I think it is worth considering that last year, students were in school 4 days a week for a shortened day (or completely virtual). This allowed children to have a slower pace, work outside of school, and have more choice of how they spend their day.

Now that we are back to a 5 day a week, full schedule, many of the "benefits" of the COVID schedule are no longer in place and are causing stress for our children.

Please talk with your child about:

• their grades: ask them to open PowerSchool and show you their grades; talk through any missing work (with all your love, guide them to email their teacher, make a plan to complete the missing work).
• their work schedule (is there a world they may need less hours after school? do we need to wait to work until the weekends?)
• their time schedule (how much time do they need outside of school to complete assignments of make up missing work?)
• their attendance (they need to be in school, in every class, every day; and we miss them when they are not there).

Text me if I can be helpful: 252-883-5550

L. Lampron

At Monday evening's meeting, the board approved changing the dates below to Required Planning Days. On the original calendars, these days were Required Planning/Remote Learning Days.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Updated versions of the calendars are attached https://www.ecps.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1637935&type=d&pREC_ID=2155948

Please schedule a time with our counselors for assistance in completing your child's FASFA. We want to eliminate any barriers of your child attending college.

Don't forget JV and Varsity Girls Basketball try-outs begin Monday, November 1st from 3:15-5:00 pm. Meet Coach Langley in the gym at 3:15 pm dressed to practice. Physical packets and additional required paperwork can be picked up in the main office. This paperwork needs to be complete prior to the try-out.

JV and Varsity Men's basketball try-outs will also begin Monday, November 1st. All those planning to try-out need to meet Coach Moseley on the track at 4:00 pm. Practice will end at 7:00 pm. Physical packets and required paperwork can be picked up in the main office and should be completed prior to the try-out. First basketball game will be at home on Tuesday, November 23rd vs. Nash Central.

INDOOR TRACK BEGINS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST. MEET COACH JIOVANNI LAWRENCE ON THE TRACK AT 3:15 PM. MAKE SURE YOU PICK UP A PHYSICAL PACK AND HAVE IT COMPLETE PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1ST.

Swim season is about to kick off! Any last minute inquiries should be sent to Coach Sandy Butts to squincy@ecps.us Per the senior program director, there will be NO spectators allowed at swim meets or practices. Only the parents (OR legal guardians) of Senior Swimmers will be allowed to attend Senior Night. Masks are required at all times (unless physically in the water) for all swimmers, volunteers, and coaches at swim meets. Swimmers that choose to not properly wear their masks will not be allowed to compete.

Wrestling Anyone interested in wrestling needs to see Coach Kevin Darden. The actual wrestling season begins on November 1st. Those interested in wrestling need to have a current sports physical and to completed some other required forms. Physical packets and these additional required forms can be picked up in the main office.

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

― Steve Maraboli

Week 3 is College Application Week. During this time (10/18/21- 10/22/21) many NC colleges and universities will waive their application fees. Click here to sign up to meet with your counselor and apply today!

Sign up to meet with the counselor to apply to college during the FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzU1CVuMZB5qYHgo4XqB9ojMA-SrsqImcj9Ov97aAlP-A5A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Each year, CFNC sponsors College Application Month (and Free Application Week) for all Seniors in NC. During the week of October 18th many colleges across NC will waive their application fees. See the list by clicking here!


If you decide to participate in College Application week (which we will hold on October 18th through the 22nd) you will be assigned a class period to come down to the media center and complete college applications. Counselors will be on hand to help you! Take advantage of this opportunity!

Please sign up by October 15th using this google form! I will send a list of students with assigned days and times on the 17th.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflzU1CVuMZB5qYHgo4XqB9ojMA-SrsqImcj9Ov97aAlP-A5A/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

If you are interested in attending the College Fair at ECC on Friday, October 22, from 9:30am-10:45am, please stop by guidance and pick up a permission form. College representatives from many colleges and universities will be present. Forms are due by Wednesday, October 20th.

Have a great day!

HOBY prepares young adults for a lifetime of leadership. This program allows high school sophomores from around the state to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. Students attend a 3-4 day seminar and participate in hands-on leadership activities. The seminar takes place in June and has been held on the campus of NCSU in past years. The actual dates and location have not been given yet. Students will be responsible for the cost of this leadership opportunity! The cost is $225 for the first choice participant and $395 for the second place participant. These funds cover lodging and meals. No refunds.

Sophomore students that are interested in the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Seminar should reply to this email. A team of staff members will select the two participants.

Students must be currently in the 10th grade and should demonstrate or exhibit one or more of the following traits: outstanding communication skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, strong decision making skills, sensitivity to the needs or concerns of others, charismatic personality, courage to speak out for one's beliefs, courage to challenge authority, participation or interest in community service.

The Governor’s School of North Carolina is the oldest statewide summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students in the nation. Governor's School takes place during the summer where students live on a college campus while attending classes in a specific discipline of their choosing.

Applications for the 2022 North Carolina Governor's School are available for current juniors, with exceptions made for sophomores in selected performing/visual arts areas.

In order to apply, students must be a current NC resident. No achievement or aptitude test score is required to be nominated. The nomination packet, student application, and nomination form are uploaded to the Governor’s School website (www.ncgovschool.org). The packet includes program descriptions, dates, frequently asked questions, nomination procedures, details on auditions, and more.

Please see Mrs. Gay for more information!

Applications are due on or before November 23rd.

An informational video can be found at: https://youtu.be/P1TJ35O-7VE

Florence Kidder Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: 11:59 pm February 6, 2022

Required Documents that must be uploaded online:

• A completed application, answering all questions.
• A separate listing of extracurricular activities, honors, community work and work experience.
• A current photograph
• An unofficial transcript of grades, including first semester senior courses if possible and current GPA.
• A letter of recommendation from one of the student's teachers (scanned and in pdf format)
• Original essay of 500 to 700 words on this year's topic.

2022 Essay Topic Historic Preservation in North Carolina

Ordinary Folk: How They Shaped Their Communities in North Carolina

Our North Carolina counties had many pioneers and natives who were stalwarts in their communities and helped shape them. They were not famous and not often found in history books. They were just common settlers of our state who fought for our country, lived as good citizens in their communities, farmed the land, made beautiful quilts and furniture, led local militias, founded local churches, were teachers, etc. The essay should address a particular family, person, or community of early North Carolinians who shaped your local or a surrounding county. What were their habits, traditions, educational opportunities, jobs, entertainment, skills, etc.? What evidence do you see today that was left by these early citizens? Local museums and historical societies would be a good place to begin your research. The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and NCPedia are two other good sources for beginning your research.

Remember you must document from where you obtained a particular piece of information, including citations within the body of your paper and a list of works consulted at the end.

The scholarship link can be found at https://www.ncdames.org/florence-kidder-memorial-scholarship and by clicking on "Proceed to Online Application."

We've had quite a few students from SWE receive the local FKM scholarship. They give state scholarships and then local committe's award smaller scholarships. Let me know if you have questions!

Boys basketball tryouts for Varsity and JV, will be Monday and Tuesday, November 1st and 2nd. We will meet each day at 3:15 in the auditorium and we will be completed each day by 7pm. You must have an updated physical to try out. Also, bring a bottle of water to drink. Email Coach Mosley with questions: mmosley@ecps.us

JV and Varsity Girls Basketball tryouts are November 1st - November 4th from
3:15 - 5:00 pm. Email Coach Langley with questions: slangley@ecps.us

Swim Try-Outs will be held around the same time depending on the days the Y in Rocky Mount gives us. Please reach out to Mrs. Butts (Quincy). Email Coach Butts with questions: squincy@ecps.us

JV Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2021-2022 Basketball season will be held Monday, November 1- Wednesday, November 3, from 3:30-5:30 on the main "M" hall by the cafeteria. The required forms can be picked up at the front office. Reach out to Ms. Harris in room T117 if you have any questions! Email Coach Harris with questions: Chaetoria.harris@ecps.us

As you know, ECPS already has a partnership with the NC School of Science and Math, but recently, they received a grant to offer more opportunities to a school district across the state, and they chose us!!

I am very excited to offer this opportunity to our students:

1) NCSSM will offer an Honors Biomedical Engineering course in the spring of 2022 (January 18 to May 27) to a cohort of 20-25 ECPS high school students. It would be taught from 1:30-2:45. I will share our district calendar so they know when our students are not in session. You will have to determine where students will be housed for the class (media center perhaps).

2) NCSSM will provide the instructor and any materials that are needed for the course. Students would need their laptop/chromebook.

3) ECPS will identify the students for the course.

*Students may be more successful in the course if they have earned a B or better in Math II Honors or an A in Math II.

4) The course will be taught virtually and synchronously via Zoom.

Here is a brief description of the course:

"This course introduces students to biomedical engineering, including biomaterials, biomechanics, bioelectricity, biomedical devices, and measurements, as well as design. Through activities and collaborative design projects, students explore and experience biomedical engineering principles, the engineering design process, and problem solving and troubleshooting."

Here is a video and description of the course: https://uniapp.ncssm.edu/registrar/catalog/course_detail.php?mycourse=73015

Please read below. If you meet one of these criteria please see your counselor.

Request for Daily Early Release: If you plan to take LESS than four courses during the second semester you must complete a Request for Daily Early Release form. Please see your counselor for the form. If you do not turn the form in you will have four classes 2nd semester! You must also have your own transportation in order to do early release!

Mid-Year Graduate: If you plan to be a Mid-Year Graduate (meaning you will be done with high school after first semester) you must complete this form. Please see your counselor for the form.

Both forms are due October 29th!

Here is the link to the information session that was held this week:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S2Ozh-VoYE-1ZOuz-14KWS49wL5sARRDMjzl-9G6CyY/edit?usp=sharing

There will be an informational meeting held on October 13th at 7:00 (see flyer attached) for Class of 2023 young women who would like to participate in DYW.

If you are not familiar with the program, you can learn more by visiting www.distinguishedyw.org or follow us on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/Distinguished-Young-Women-of-Edgecombe-County-173124412835065/

Tuesday @ 11:30 in the auditorium.

Our students are excited to celebrate Homecoming this year! Homecoming is on October 15th, which is a teacher workday. The day before, October 14th, is also a teacher workday. Since the traditional homecoming week is only 3 days (one of which is also the PSAT), the SGA voted to extend Spirit week to begin on October 6th and end on October 13th. This gives students a solid week of Spirit Days from Wednesday to Wednesday.

Spirit Days are as follows:

Oct 6-- Bikers v. Surfers Day

Oct 7-- Decade Day

Oct 8-- Meme Day

Oct 11-- Pajama Day

Oct 12-- Character Day

Oct 13-- Spirit/Pride Day

Week 1 - Imagine Your Future
10/1/21 - 10/8/21

Things to Accomplish This Week:

1. Create a MyCFNC account if you don’t already have one.
2. Utilize Plan a Career tools and information to identify potential careers.
3. Find colleges that are right for you using College Search and Explore Programs and Majors. This will help you narrow down the list of colleges you will apply to later this month.
4. Apply for FSA IDs – both the student and one of the parents need FSA IDs in order to complete and submit the FAFSA form in Week 2. (fsaid.ed.gov)

Live Virtual Events:

CFNC: Plan

As NC Countdown to College begins, it's a good time to narrow down the list of colleges to which you'll apply. Join us to learn about CFNC career and major search tools to help you find colleges that match your career goals, and how to use the CFNC College Search tool. Bring your questions about careers and the admissions process, and we'll help you get started!

• Wednesday, 10/6/21 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - REGISTER
• Thursday, 10/7/21 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - REGISTER

Click here to see the month's list of events.

Just a reminder that if you're interested in taking the ASVAB on October 7th, please sign up asap. You may see Sgt. Lester or see your counselor.

You’ve maintained at least a B average, participate in at least one eligible sport, are a leader in your community and role model at your school, then you’ve got what it takes.

• Visit heismanscholarship.com to complete the application.

Due date 10/19/21

SWE will offer the PSAT to any Grade 11 student who wishes to participate on Wednesday, October 13.
Your registration must be submitted by Friday, October 1.
What is the PSAT? The PSAT is a test to help you see where your skills are in preparation for taking the SAT, a college admissions test. Participation also can include you in some scholarship opportunities for high scores.
To learn more, go by Student Services and pick up a PSAT Student Guide, review it, and make your decision so that you can register below by Friday, October 1, if you wish to participate

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJTlbvg3iYuIc5voa-VEvOyi3iapxb-cJLq0hnObjioyfnrw/viewform?usp=sf_link

The UNC System Office is pleased to host the second annual UNC System Virtual Open House! This year current students from each university will share about their college experience and answer questions live. Please see the event details below and the attached promotional flyer.

Platform: Zoom Webinar

Website: https://www.northcarolina.edu/unc-system-virtual-open-house/

Registration: https://northcarolina-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B5ZR8a9iTMK83K-lWXYbpQ

Week 1 - Imagine Your Future
10/1/21 - 10/8/21

Things to Accomplish This Week:

1. Create a MyCFNC account if you don’t already have one.
2. Utilize Plan a Career tools and information to identify potential careers.
3. Find colleges that are right for you using College Search and Explore Programs and Majors. This will help you narrow down the list of colleges you will apply to later this month.
4. Apply for FSA IDs – both the student and one of the parents need FSA IDs in order to complete and submit the FAFSA form in Week 2. (fsaid.ed.gov)

Live Virtual Events:

CFNC: Plan

As NC Countdown to College begins, it's a good time to narrow down the list of colleges to which you'll apply. Join us to learn about CFNC career and major search tools to help you find colleges that match your career goals, and how to use the CFNC College Search tool. Bring your questions about careers and the admissions process, and we'll help you get started!

• Wednesday, 10/6/21 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - REGISTER
• Thursday, 10/7/21 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM - REGISTER

Click here to see the month's list of events.

Seniors: If you plan to enter the education field please respond ASAP! There are some scholarships/programs that are specific to students planning to pursue a degree in education!

-Mrs. Gay, agay@ecps.us

Before the game this Friday, players provided their jersey to a staff member. Then, the staff member walked them on the field at Friday's game.

Definitions: Fixed broadband services are provided to your home, or a single location. These include cable, fiber optic, DSL, and fixed wireless services.
Mobile broadband services are device-based (ex. hotspots) and available throughout the service provider’s cellular coverage area, similar to cell phone services.

List of NC Providers

Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Broadband services are being made available to families with limited or no broadband resources through the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services. The program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, opens for enrollment on May 12, 2021.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program gives low-income households a discount on internet services so they don’t have to decide between purchasing broadband and other necessities as they work and learn at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, administered by the Federal Communications Commission, opens for enrollment on May 12, 2021.

Households may receive a discount of up to $50 a month for their internet bill (fixed or mobile depending on provider). That rises to $75 a month for broadband service on tribal lands. Households may also receive $100 to buy a laptop, desktop or tablet through their internet provider.

For more information and answers to frequently asked questions visit the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program site at https://www.ncbroadband.gov/assistance/emergency-broadband-benefit-program.

Follow us on Facebook to see our school wide updates:

https://www.facebook.com/SWEHighSchool

Ask your child about their experience with POWER.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students are hand-scheduled into tutorial groups.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students are able to pick their club choices through an app called Flex Time Manager.

Excited to see this grow for our students. <3

Is your high school senior getting ready to complete their college applications? It’s FREE to apply on CFNC.org to these NC schools October 18–22, during College Application Week.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to save money on college apps! It’s all part of NC Countdown To College, which starts on October 1. Learn more at: www.CFNC.org/C2C

*masks mandatory for all visitors, regardless of vaccine status,

*separate entrances for home and away,

*restrooms are available under home bleachers and around the curve of the track for away,

*no spectators have access to the field after the game due to COVID restrictions,

*tickets are $7 and available at the gate.

Consider taking time to read about the latest craze — “vaping.” It is against our school’s policy to use or possess a vape at school and it is also dangerous to your child’s long-term health outcomes.

As many of you know, Bailey is a Senior here at SWE and is battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Pinetops Baptist Church is holding a barbecue chicken plate sale on Friday, October 1st.

Generic reminders we went through recently with students. Feel free to click to review!

Guardians, please continue to check your child's progress reports! According to our data, 551 (89.9%) guardians have signed up to receive progress reports via email. If you need to be added to the list, please email squincy@ecps.us

Additionally, our data shows that 538 (68.4%) student records were accessed by the PowerSchool app since the start of this school year. Download the app today to review your child's grades.

For more information: https://www.ecps.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=434121&type=d&pREC_ID=1799349

We have had the Marines, the Army National Guard, and Elizabeth City State on campus during lunch.

Barton College will have a rep on campus during lunches on Friday. Mrs. Brake will be available to answer any questions about Barton College.

This year current students from each university will share about their college experience and answer questions live. Please see the event details below and feel free to utilize the attached items to share through social media, email, printed flyers, etc.

EVENT INFORMATION:

Platform: Zoom Webinar

Website: https://www.northcarolina.edu/unc-system-virtual-open-house/

Registration: https://northcarolina-edu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B5ZR8a9iTMK83K-lWXYbpQ

Schedule:Please reach out to Lydia Mayer with any questions: lmmayer@northcarolina.edu.

Seniors: These are links to the two presentations that were shared at the meeting last night. Please see your counselor with questions. We hope to do some more sessions during POWER and senior conferences will be later this month.

Thanks! Mrs. Gay

https://sites.google.com/ecps.us/swehs-student-services/announcements

https://sites.google.com/ecps.us/swehs-student-services/graduation-requirements#h.v6xyibcd62o3

Please continue to partner with us as we work to ensure the safety of our students and staff:

• If anyone in your house is waiting the results of a COVID test, please quarantine the entire family.
• If your child is feeling ill, please remain at home.
• Our students have been doing good with wearing masks, please celebrate and continue to help us by encouraging this practice to mask wearing. Please note that wearing masks eliminates children having to quarantine if exposed.

Please contact me with any questions.

We will have a full set up for senior make ups on 9/7.

Attached is the senior letter and brochure. Please share with your students. The letter tells them how to go online and schedule their appointment for make ups. I have also provided it below.

Please let me know if there is anything else you need:

To schedule your session:

1. Please visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com.

2. YOU DO NOT NEED AN 8-DIGIT CODE!

3. Scroll down and enter the city and state for your school.

4. Once you find your school, enter your information to schedule your appointment time.

5. Prepay online or pay at the camera.

6. There are limited appointments available, so sign up soon!

Attached is information about several upcoming ECU events that offer opportunities for high school students to learn more about ECU and the dynamic academic programs and engaging student life.

Also, Please encourage students who are interested in Teacher Education programs at ECU to attend one of our College of Education (COE) Preview/Academic Day events or our iTeach event (flyers attached). Two of the COE Preview/Academic Day events will be offered in-person and two will be offered virtually. During these events, prospective students will learn about the ECU and the admissions process, meet faculty and staff form the ECU College of Education and learn about Teacher Education programs at ECU.

"Being yourself is a continuous effort.

There is always another expectation placed upon you, another person pulling you toward their preferences, another nudge from society to act a certain way.

It's a daily battle to be yourself, not merely what the world wants you to be."

We will have a full set up for senior make ups on 9/7.

Attached is the senior letter and brochure. Please share with your students. The letter tells them how to go online and schedule their appointment for make ups. I have also provided it below.

Please let me know if there is anything else you need:

To schedule your session:

1. Please visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com.

2. YOU DO NOT NEED AN 8-DIGIT CODE!

3. Scroll down and enter the city and state for your school.

4. Once you find your school, enter your information to schedule your appointment time.

5. Prepay online or pay at the camera.

6. There are limited appointments available, so sign up soon!

We know we have many fluent Spanish speakers that could earn CDM credit for Spanish 1. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Gay for an application today or Monday. Applications are due Tuesday.

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM) is the process by which a student may earn credit for a high school course by demonstrating a deep understanding of the content; without course enrollment or seat time. Students shall demonstrate mastery through a multiphase assessment, consisting of:

Phase 1: A standard examination, which shall be the EOC/EOG where applicable, or a final exam developed locally; and

Phase 2: An artifact which requires the student to apply knowledge and skills relevant to the content standards.

See Mrs. Gay in student secivces with questions!

***Due to the impact of COVID-19 on testing availability and the likelihood of additional cancellations, the UNC Board of Governors waived the standardized test requirement for first-year students applying for admission in Fall 2022. Students have the option to submit test scores to the 16 public universities in the UNC System, but test scores will not be required for admissions decisions. Students who do not submit an ACT or SAT test score must meet the minimum weighted GPA requirement of 2.5 to be considered for undergraduate admissions.

For those students that would still like to take the ACT/SAT, here is the information you will need:

What are College Admissions Tests?

There are two tests, ACT and SAT, used by nearly all four-year colleges in NC as one of the admissions criteria. They are alike and different in several ways. Your best strategy is to Google: Compare ACT and SAT and take a few minutes reviewing the search results. Some students perform better on one than the other. Many students want to take each at least once. ACT & SAT scores can be used for placement purposes at community colleges as well.

What score do I need to get into college?

Many four-year college admissions are competitive. You can find the average scores for a particular school on CFNC.org or the college website. Universities in the UNC system require a minimum of 880 (math + reading) and 17 Composite Score on the ACT. Admission offices practice superscoring, meaning that if you make a higher score on one subtest at one sitting and higher score on another subtest on another test day, these may be combined to yield your best performance. (Reminder that UNC System schools aren't requiring test scores. Check with the schools you are applying to in order to determine their testing policy for admission.

When should I ACT or SAT?

We encourage you to take two of the same tests whether it’s the ACT or SAT. It’s up to you! All students take the ACT as a Junior so you already have one set of scores. Many college deadlines are in the early spring so it’s best to do your testing in the fall. Some schools do have rolling admissions so it’s best to look at the deadlines for colleges you wish to attend!

What does registration involve?

Both tests ask for extensive information regarding your high school education and your plans for the future. You may want to set aside some time to complete the registration. You will be asked to upload a clear face picture. When registering, remember to use the code of the schools in which you have an interest in applying. You should be able to send scores to four colleges for free. You will have to pay for any additional score reports beyond the four. There is a fee for each test and you may pay with debit/credit cards. If your family meets certain economic criteria, you may qualify for a fee waiver. See your counselor for information on fee waivers.

How far in advance do I need to register?

Deadlines are listed in the charts below. Don’t wait until the last minute. You will also need a photo ID when you arrive at the test site. If you do not have a Photo ID see your counselor for other options.

Register for the SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register

Register for the ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration.html

How can I prepare for these tests?

At minimum, you will want to visit the ACT and SAT sites to read about the format of the test and see some sample questions. Each site will offer additional tools. Khan Academy is also a good resource for test prep.

Greetings Cadets,

The 2022 Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) Private Pilot Scholarship Program (AFJROTC Flight Academy) will begin accepting applications on 30 August – 5 November 2021. The Air Force is funding scholarships for AFJROTC cadets to attend private pilot training at public/private universities during the summer of 2022. Instructors “should” nominate and submit applications for all eligible, highly motivated cadets for the AFJROTC Flight Academy Scholarship. Complete packages may be submitted any time during the application window but no later than the suspense date.

Applicants must be current sophomore, junior, or senior AFJROTC cadets (active or reserve status), who understand they are volunteering for a scholarship to a public/private university. There is no military service commitment or obligation, nor does program completion justify acceptance to military service, ROTC scholarship, or military academy appointment. Applicants must be at least 17 years old by 1 July 2022, obtain a minimum fitness assessment score of 50, and have a minimum and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) to be nominated.

Cadets/instructors must complete an application via WINGS, have parental/legal guardians’ signed approval, and have endorsements from the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) and school counselor. Cadets must complete an online aviation qualification test (AQT) comprised of five (5) sub-tests of the following: math, table reading, aviation information, instrument comprehension, and weight perception. The AQT testing window will open between 7 Sep – 3 Nov 21. Cadets can be administered the AQT only once. An AQT practice website has been created at www.aqtpractice.com. Feel free to visit this website and provide the link to interested cadets immediately. They may take this practice test as many times as they wish.

NOTE 1: The AQT must remain proctored for testing integrity, and instructors will serve as exam proctors. Cadets and instructors must coordinate to schedule the date and time for testing at the school site. The Air Force prohibits at-home testing as a testing site location.

If there are any application questions, please email jrotc.fa@au.af.edu and email all WINGS-related questions to the Help Desk at jrotc.jrs.contractor.support@au.af.edu.

NOTE 2: The Flight Academy Team intends to use the below application/selection timeline; however, please know these dates are subject to change.

The official notification will be distributed on Monday, 30 August 2021, for your review and action. Extensions will not be granted beyond the deadline; immediate action is imperative to ensure cadets’ application is submitted accurately.

Below are important Flight Academy dates:

30 Aug 2021 – 5 Nov 2021: Application Window (ALL)

7 Sep 2021 – 3 Nov 2021: Complete Aviation Qualifying Test (AQT)

5 Nov 2021: All Cadet Applications Due

15-19 Nov 2021: Selection board

3 Dec 2021: Notify Select and Alternate Cadets

/r

Willie Lester, SMSgt, USAF (Ret)

Aerospace Science Instructor

SouthWest Edgecombe High School

Office: 252-827-5016

Cell: 919-330-6247

ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: ExperiMentors

Launching in fall 2021, ExperiMentors is a brand new program for North Carolina middle school students and their families! Through eight weeks of virtual afterschool programming, they will meet engaging scientists from near and far and explore their careers, their pathways into science and the challenges they’ve overcome. Get your hands dirty through fun hands-on science experiments using simple supplies that you can gather right at home!

Our mentors will include scientists of all genders, races and identities who will break down stereotypes in their fields and challenge your idea of what a scientist looks like. At the end of the program, participants can join us at NCMNS in downtown Raleigh to go behind the scenes, meet Museum curators and live animals and camp out overnight in the Museum with family!

Program meets weekly on Thursdays, 4pm–5:30pm,September 16–November 4, 2021. Optional overnight family campout will take place at the Museum fromFriday, November 5 at noon to 9am, Saturday, November 6.

Fee: $275 for full program including campout (space is limited); $150 for virtual meetings only.

Scholarships and travel assistance to the family campout are available to families with financial need. All are welcome to apply!

Applications are now open! To apply, submit all three forms by5pm Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

• Part 1: Student Application

• Part 2: Parent Form

• Part 3: Teacher Recommendation

Please note that we have limited space available and we anticipate receiving more applications than we can accept. For questions about the program and the application process, please contact Erin Apple at erin.apple@naturalsciences.org

See the Attached Flyer for More Information

• Experimentors flier.pdf

Thursday, 19th from 2 -7.

• Each family may have 2 adults present at Open House.
  
• All students and visitors to campus must wear a mask, regardless of vaccine status.

Please click here to view.

Please note the following safety guidelines passed at the 08/16 Board of Education meeting for athletics.

• ECC Campus Security--Action Step. The ECC campus security number has changed to 252-885-5468. Please update your contact. Hint: Enter this number in your contacts list as "AAA ECC Security" so that it pops up at the very top of your contacts (in an emergency, this easy access will be helpful)!

10 Point Grading Scale

A: 90 – 100

B: 80 – 89

C: 70 – 79

D: 60 – 69

F: < 59

GPA Calculation (Based on NC State Board of Education Policy # GCS-L-004 dated 1/8/2015) – Each high school student has a transcript, which is a record of cumulative grades earned during 9th – 12th grades. On the high school transcript, students receive an unweighted GPA calculation, which does not award any extra quality points for honors, AP, or college transferable classes. The weighted GPA calculation awards extra quality points for honors, AP, and college transferrable classes. The weighted GPA is used to calculate class rank at the end of each semester.

Follow us on our Facebook page to see our Revitalization efforts!

If you are interested in serving on the team, you can find Mrs. Michelle Lynn in a variety of ways:

• find her on Facebook,
• click here for the Facebook Revitalization Page,
• email her to mlynn926@gmail.com,
• text or call Mrs. Lynn to 252-813-6748.

Showing up for school has a huge impact on a student’s academic success. Even as children grow older and more independent, families play a key role in making sure students get to school every day and understand why attendance is so important for success in school and on the job.

Note: Students should not come to school while feeling ill, having fever, etc.

Parent-Coach Relationship

Parenting and coaching are both extremely difficult responsibilities. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide a greater benefit to children. As parents, when your child is involved in our program, you have the right to understand what expectations are placed on him/her. This begins with clear communication from the coach of the sport.

Communication coaches expect from athletes & parents

1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach.

2. Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance.

3. Notification of illness or injury as soon as possible.

As your child becomes involved in his/her programs at middle and high school, he/she will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you and your child wish. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged. It is the first and most integral step to understanding and resolution.

Appropriate/Inappropriate concerns to discuss with coaches

The following topics are appropriate for discussion.

1. The treatment of your child.

2. Ways to help your child improve.

3. Concerns about your child’s behavior.

It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you had hoped. Coaches are professionals. They make decisions based on what they believe to be best for all student-athletes involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can be and should be discussed with your child’s coach. The three items listed below should be left to the discretion of the coach:

1. Playing time, positioning, and event entry.

2. Team strategies, game tactics, play calling.

3. Any discussion about other student-athletes.

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and player, or coach and parent. These conferences are encouraged. It is important that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the other person’s position. When a conference is necessary, the following procedures should be used to help resolve any concerns.

1. Student-Coach – open-door policy for all coaches

2. Parent-Coach – done by appointment
   
   

If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, the procedure you should follow is:

1. Call the coach to schedule an appointment.

2. If the coach cannot be reached, call the school athletic director; he/she will set a meeting for you.

3. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolutions

   
   

What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution?

1. Call and schedule an appointment with the school athletic director to discuss the situation.

2. At this meeting the appropriate next step can be determined, if necessary.

We are collecting egg cartons for our chicken's eggs. Please feel free to drop off your cartons in our front office.

We have some open spots in Mr. Bailey's AA Studies elective for second semester, 3rd period, if your schedule permits. Just FYI!

We are offering at SWE, through ECC, these two CTE certificates/classes.

You will receive NC Community College and high school credits. These would be high school electives.

Electronics: WE MUST HAVE 7 STUDENTS FOR THE CLASS TO MAKE!

ELC 112 Electricity

ELN 229AA Industrial Electronics Part 1

ELC 126 Electrical Computations

This will be held during 3rd and 4th periods on our campus. A second part to this course could be taken 2nd semester or in future years. Students interested in STEM or engineering would be good candidates.

Facilities Maintenance:

Fall Semester - FMW 107 Intro to Carpentry and BPR 130 Blue Print Reading/Construction

Second Semester - FMW 102 House Wiring and ISC 112 - Industrial Safety

This class is offered first semester during 2nd period as an elective credit. Very hands-on.

To qualify to take these classes as a 10th grader:

-recommendation of principal

-recomendation of ECC chief academic officer

-passed Math 1 with grade of PC19 or better

-scored a 3, 4, or 5 on the 7th or 8th grade ELA EOG

If interested, please email your name and phone number so our ECC Coach can contact you. Thank you! Mrs. Gay, agay@ecps.us

Schedules are open.

Click here for the link to drop/add form. Please do not email counselors with class changes. Use the form and they will contact you. Please put a phone number on the contact form!

We are so appreciative of Mrs. Michelle Manning Lynn, SWEHS parent, as founder of the SWE Campus Revitalization Team. She has been actively recruiting individuals to serve on our Parent's Teacher Appreciation committee and having individuals sign up to donate time/materials to our school's clean up efforts.

She is also starting our school's Parent Teacher Organization as a means to celebrate our staff for their meaningful work. Our goal is to provide monthly staff celebrations!

If you are interested in serving, you can find her in a variety of ways:

• find her on Facebook,
• click here for the Facebook Revitalization Page,
• email her to mlynn926@gmail.com,
• text or call Mrs. Lynn to 252-813-6748.

Students should plan to pick up their devices as we will be 1:1 this year. Students will take home the computer each night to charge it and bring it to school each day in order to complete classes.

During the pick up, students will need this form completed: Student Device Agreement (you can print ahead of time or come fill out a copy).

You will also receive:

Zscaler Sign In Instructions (needed for device home use)
Chromebook Care Tips

"I'm not interested in whether the glass is half empty or half full. I'm interested in figuring out how to fill the glass."

Source: Donald Kaberuka: The cautious optimist​

We are so appreciative of Mrs. Michelle Manning Lynn, SWEHS parent, as founder of the SWE Campus Revitalization Team. She has been actively recruiting individuals to serve on our Parent's Teacher Appreciation committee and having individuals sign up to donate time/materials to our school's clean up efforts.

She is also starting our school's Parent Teacher Organization as a means to celebrate our staff for their meaningful work. Our goal is to provide monthly staff celebrations!

If you are interested in serving, you can find her in a variety of ways:

• find her on Facebook,
• click here for the Facebook Revitalization Page,
• email her to mlynn926@gmail.com,
• text or call Mrs. Lynn to 252-813-6748.

All K-12 students and staff must wear masks on ECPS campuses, regardless of vaccine status.

Instructions: Only fill out this form once. Your counselor will correspond with you through your school email in most instances. When dropping a class, make sure you provide us with multiple classes that you would be willing to add in its place.

Submissions must be made by August 25, 2021.

We do not change schedules based on teacher preference or to have the same schedule as your friends:-)

Schedules will open on Monday, August 16th.

https://forms.gle/c37L3gc4YwHANAKK6

Please complete the SWEHS transportation survey to have your child be routed on a bus in August.

Click here!

Students should plan to pick up their devices as we will be 1:1 this year. Students will take home the computer each night to charge it and bring it to school each day in order to complete classes.

During the pick up, students will need this form completed: Student Device Agreement (you can print ahead of time or come fill out a copy).

You will also receive:

Zscaler Sign In Instructions (needed for device home use)
Chromebook Care Tips

A Will to Live is an intervention program designed by the Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office to provide youth an opportunity to foresee the possible consequences of making poor decisions.

This program option is for 10-16 year old students, it combines physical fitness, a jail tour and interactive experience, a visit to a funeral home, parent sessions, and one on one sessions with a deputy to help students adjust negative behaviors.

Parent participation is required for student participation in the program. Will to Live operates on the last Friday of the month with a new group of students joining the program each month. Follow up will be ongoing for the students and parents. Please see the flyer below for additional details. This program may also be used as an intervention or alternative to suspension from school.

AWTL flyer.jpg

In partnership with the Edgecombe County Health Department, ECPS will be offering two Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics at Tarboro High School on the following dates:

Monday, August 16, 2021

1:00 - 4:00

Friday, August 27, 2021

3:00 - 6:00

We hope this will be a great opportunity for any of our staff members and students (over 12 years of age) who are interested in receiving their vaccine. Note: A parent or guardian will need to be present for any student under the age of 18.

During the first week of school, August 23-26, each night from 6-7pm, we will host a virtual technology help desk. DT&L Specialists and Technicians will be on hand to answer any technology questions about Chromebooks, Power School, technology basics, digital communication tools, and a detailed walkthrough of applications.

We will also offer a digital citizenship game night on Wednesday and a session on Thursday night featuring programs our families can use to obtain internet access at a free or discounted price.

Here are the details for the event:

Date: August 23-26

Time: 6-7pm

Location: Virtual

Meet Link: meet.google.com/pjn-erjz-yru

We will have a $25 gift card raffle each night for those who attend.

Please plan to attend Open House from 2 - 7 PM.

We are limiting the number of guests to 2.

Additionally, we are requiring all individuals who are on campus to wear a mask, regardless of vaccine status.

My name is Alaina Ritter, and I'll be serving as your Digital Literacy Coach. I am a lifelong resident of Edgecombe County, and love living here. I received my Bachelor's Degree in History Education from East Carolina University in 2015. After graduating college, I joined the SWE Team in the History department. I'll be starting my second year in the Digital Literacy position. I'm excited to start my 7th year in Edgecombe County and can't wait to meet you all!

I am DeNeasha Strother, your proud Assistant Principal! I received a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry from North Carolina Wesleyan College. I went on to get my Master’s in School Administration from North Carolina State University through the NELA program. I am thrilled to join the Cougar Family! I cannot wait to meet you all! I am excited to join Dr. Lampron and Dr. Harris in your vision for students! I echo these sentiments in my belief that ALL students can learn and are capable of being successful! It is my hope and dream that we redesign education so that all students enjoy their educational journey! I join your team with 15 years of experience in education with 12 of those years in the classroom as a science teacher. I enjoy coaching teachers, assisting with instruction, planning, and developing data driven instructional plans for students! When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my husband Billy, two children Jaden and Bryson, and my dog Bailey Rae.

Hello Cougar Family! I am Dr. Tevis Harris. I was born and raised in Rocky Mount, NC. I graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1999 with honors. I graduated from East Carolina University in 2004 as an honor graduate with a BS in Elementary Education and minor in both reading and history. I received two masters degrees (2007), an educational specialist degree (2011), and doctoral degree (2016) all from the University of Phoenix. I have been in education for 18 years having served as teacher, assistant principal, principal, and technology director. I am also a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certified Teacher in Adolescent Science (2011). I am certainly excited about being a part of the Cougar family and working alongside each of you. My hope is that we will continue to create a safe space of accountability and care where status does not matter and all are allowed to show up authentically, learn creatively, and leave ready to live meaningfully. I enjoy all social events and I find joy in collaborating with others. My research interests include learning about the experience of African American students and teachers in science, race and rurality, and teacher development in science education. My wife, Dr Avent Harris, and I have two amazing children, Carsen and Nolan. Outside of school, I am a gospel singer, songwriter, and producer. I love to dance and play softball.

Students should plan to pick up their devices as we will be 1:1 this year. Students will take home the computer each night to charge it and bring it to school each day in order to complete classes.

During the pick up, students will need this form completed: Student Device Agreement (you can print ahead of time or come fill out a copy).

You will also receive:

Zscaler Sign In Instructions (needed for device home use)
Chromebook Care Tips

Student dress code ensures that clothes cover private areas and stomachs are covered with material that is not see through.

Click here to see the dress code

Please complete the SWEHS transportation survey to have your child be routed on a bus in August.

Click here!

Parking passes will be on sale soon. Please review the expectations so you're ready to purchase yours when they arrive!

Please click if you'd like to review or download the pass on your own.

An Edgecombe County Public Schools Honors Diploma represents exemplary academic achievement and completion of all state and local requirements inclusive of two (2) units of the same foreign language. Substitutions of Career & Technical Education courses for core classes will not be allowed for Honors Diplomas.

Latin Honors will be recognized at commencement beginning the 2021-2022 academic year. The Latin designation for students will be determined at the end of the fall semester of the senior year. Graduates will be recognized with a special cord or stole. Weighted GPA requirements will be:

Cum Laude: 3.750 - 3.999

Magna Cum Laude: 4.000 - 4.249

Summa Cum Laude: 4.250 and up

We will still honor having a salutatorian and valedictorian.

• For the second year in a row, we are starting our school year fully staffed! This is due to the dedication of our teachers being willing to sit int on interviews at all times of the day, all summer long. I am grateful for their partnerships.

• Please hold Thursday, August 19th as a date for Open House. More info is coming regarding the specific times.

• We will be a 1:1 device school next year, where each student will have a device to use for in person and take home use. More info coming!

• Please complete the district's bus survey if you would like your child to be routed on the bus in August.

We wish much congratulations to Principal Shavon Brown as she transitions from her home at SWEHS to begin a new journey as the principal of North Edgecombe High School. It goes without saying how much our school adores Principal Brown; she will truly be missed. We celebrate all her accomplishments and look forward to watching her shine at NEHS.

As Principal Brown exits to impact change on the other side of town, a stellar leader is coming to join our team. I introduce Mrs. DeNeasha Strother! Mrs. Strother is a science educator by trade, having middle school and high school teaching experience. Most recently, Mrs. Strother has served W.A. Pattillo Middle School as a school administrator. I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Strother previously and I know that her strong work ethic, content knowledge, and joy for children will be great assets to our school team.

Your 2021 - 2022 administrative team:

Ms. Alaina Ritter, digital literacy coach

Mrs. Deneasha Strother, assistant principal

Dr. Tevis Harris, assistant principal

Dr. Lauren Lampron, principal

Next week, we'll share a 'blurb' about each member of our admin team so that you can get to know them!

At SWEHS, the students are served by 3 counselors. The students are divided by last name as a benefit to having the same counselor for their time at our school.

Mrs. Anna Gay is our lead counselor.

Please complete the SWEHS transportation survey to have your child be routed on a bus in August.

Click here!

Senior guardians, it's time to get the tissues ready! Your babies are getting senior pictures today and tomorrow!

As a reminder, you must schedule an appointment through their website; choose “North Carolina” and “Pinetops” in the search of the Lifetouch Prestige website (https://prestigeportraits.com/?fbclid=IwAR2OPhV3j861XRCl7VQkkeiYtjAHnklpJpE3PWw9h6sH7I1nHDxE0nRYScw).

Items to note:

1. Bring a guest to help you change.

2. Most people have a minimum of 3 outfit changes. Many like to have a sports uniform, and dressy option, and a casual option to go along with their drape/tux photo.

3. If problems happen when trying to book a slot, call (919) 377-0026

4. Make up photos will be on Tuesday, September 7th.

5. Cap and gown pictures will be on Thursday, February 24th.

Note that dates are subject to change:

2021 Men's & Women's Cross Country

2021 SWE JV/Varsity Volleyball

2021 Junior Varsity football schedule

2021 Varsity football schedule

2021 Varsity men's soccer schedule

2021 Women's Tennis schedule

All students playing sports in North Carolina are required to complete the eligibility packet.

Cheerleading mandatory clinic will be on August 3rd and 4th from 4 - 6 PM. Cheerleading tryouts will be August 5th at 4 PM. Plan to report to the Cougar Cafeteria.

*Please wear white shirt, black shorts, tennis shoes; no "cheer t-shirts."

*Stunting and tumbling preferred but not required.

*Please complete the Cheerleading packet.

Official practice for Cougar football begins August 2nd.

Check ins/Equipment will begin at 4:30 in the Weightroom. Practice will be 5:30-8:30.

Please make sure you have a current physical and complete eligibility packet.

Cleats and athletic attire.

Reminder to HYDRATE throughout the day!!

August Football Schedule

Personally:

• Wife to Phillip; mother to Luca (we come as a package of 3, so you'll see my family at many of our school events). When our family made the decision for me to join the family of SWE, it was understood that we were all becoming Cougars. I encourage you to get to know Phillip and Luca as you get to know me. Relationships matter (plus they are pretty cool).
• We live in Tarboro; I moved from PA to teach at CB Martin Middle School in 2010 and I've been here ever since!
• I love all things related to exploring: I enjoy geocaching, escape rooms, trying new restaurants, and meeting new people.

Professionally:

• Attended West Chester University (state school in PA for Psychology), East Carolina University (for teaching license), and NC State (for masters and doctorate).
• Served ECPS for 11 years.
• Taught middle school ELA/SS at CB Martin Middle, 3 years.
• High school principal residency at Tarboro High School, 1 year.
• Middle school administrator at WA Pattillo Middle, 6 years.
• High school administrator at THE SouthWest Edgecombe High School, 1+ year!

Know that I openly share my contact information to all parents and students via cell 252-883-5550. I joke that I am aware enough to put my phone on silent when I'm not able to contact you right away. I am most responsive between 7 AM - 5 PM.

You, too, are welcome to share my contact information with anyone who may need to contact me.

Please know that SWEHS has terrible service. There are times if you call me, my phone will literally not ring at all. If you'd like to talk via phone, please text me to ask me to call you or call the school to 252-827-5016. Our front office will radio me to see if I am able to receive your call.

We have an update regarding pictures:

LifeTouch will be on campus Thursday, July 29th and Friday, July 30th. You must schedule an appointment through their website; choose “North Carolina” and “Pinetops” in the search of the Lifetouch Prestige website (https://prestigeportraits.com/...).

Items to note:

1. Bring a guest to help you change

2. Most people have a minimum of 3 outfit changes. Many like to have a sports uniform, and dressy option, and a casual option to go along with their drape/tux photo.

3. If problems happen when trying to book a slot, call (919) 377-0026

Click to learn more:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DtP0wzqRdjRgpVC6lfj3tn-0f2XGwt7P/view?usp=sharing

On behalf of the North Carolina Lieutenant Governor’s Office, Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson wants to offer students an opportunity to participate in an essay contest. This contest is open only to students who are entering grades 4-12 in the 2021-2022 school year. The prompt for the essay will be on the following topic: What does it mean to be a North Carolinian?

Selected individuals will receive a tour of North Carolina’s capitol with Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson. For more information on formatting specifics and other notes, please visit https://ltgov.nc.gov/4th-8th-grade-and-9th-12th-grade-essay-contest

ElectriCities of NC is offering a scholarship to support individuals pursuing a future career as an Electric Lineworker. The scholarship will provide a student up to $1,000 towards the cost of tuition for a community college electric lineworker program in NC, SC, or VA.

Applicants must be a graduate of a high school in NC, SC, or VA and must plan to attend a community college lineworker training program in one of these states.

The scholarship is awarded on a first come, first served basis until all funds have been awarded. Please email agay@ecps.us and she will send you the application!

Remember that students need physicals in order to participate in sports. For places currently offerings physicals in our Pinetops community, please click here.

Per the North Carolina High School Athletic Association:

Below are some offering of classes that we'd like to share with you:

1. Amazon Future Engineers/Intro to Python Course - This course is open to HIGHLY MOTIVATED upperclassmen that are able to handle online learning. We recommend at least a 3.0 GPA. The course is facilitated by a Digital Learning Specialist with the county. There are not regular meeting times, the course is online, but Mr. Roberts will meet if needed.

2. ENG 242 British Lit: Are you a Senior that has completed ENG 111 and ENG 112 through the community college? You could take ENG 242 and it would satisfy your fourth high school English requirement. You would be guaranteed college credit if you earn a C or higher. You could do this in place of AP Lit.

3. NCVPS (North Carolina Virtual Public Schools) is an online platform for motivated students. You can find course offerings here https://ncvps.org/catalogs/. You need a minimum 3.0 GPA

4. North Carolina School of Science and Math: The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will be offering distance learning classes to qualifying students at SWE during the 21-22 school year. These courses are highly rigorous and many come with specific course prerequisites. These courses will be taught at specific times during the school day and will be taught by faculty of NCSSM via distance learning.Please see the link below. This will take you to the NCSSM Course Offerings page where you can see class times, course descriptions, and prerequisites needed to take the course. Please click on the course you are interested in to see if you qualify! If the course requires a textbook it’s the responsibility of the student to purchase it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OtSeYiaTt8qqktTM5xlO8UHuFNwlhqUi/view

Sharing a resource regarding child tax credit awareness: https://www.whitehouse.gov/child-tax-credit/ If you did not file taxes last year, you can use this tool to sign up to receive benefits: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/advance-child-tax-credit-payments-in-2021

We are offering at SWE, through ECC, these two CTE certificates/classes.

You will receive NC Community College and high school credits. These would be high school electives.

Electronics:

ELC 112 Electricity

ELN 229AA Industrial Electronics Part 1

ELC 126 Electrical Computations

This will be held during 3rd and 4th periods on our campus. A second part to this course could be taken 2nd semester or in future years. Students interested in STEM or engineering would be good candidates.

Facilities Maintenance:

Fall Semester - FMW 107 Intro to Carpentry and BPR 130 Blue Print Reading/Construction

Second Semester - FMW 102 House Wiring and ISC 112 - Industrial Safety

This class is offered first semester during 2nd period as an elective credit. Very hands-on.

To qualify to take these classes as a 10th grader:

-recommendation of principal

-recomendation of ECC chief academic officer

-passed Math 1 with grade of PC19 or better

-scored a 3, 4, or 5 on the 7th or 8th grade ELA EOG

If interested please reply to this email with your name and phone number so our ECC Coach can contact you. Thank you! Mrs. Gay

Do you know any incoming high school students interested in a career in healthcare? Rising 9th-12th graders across eastern NC are invited to the Health Career Starter Kit program offered by Eastern Area Health Education Center.

This virtual program consists of three live webinars on July 27, August 3, and August 10, all held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Topics will be effective communication, leadership skills, and career opportunities through a health career panel.

Students may pick and choose any combination of sessions. There is a nominal fee of $10 per session or $25 for all three to reserve spots. The deadline to register for any of the three is July 26. Registration is online only and requires a MyAHEC account. Students are encouraged to use a personal (not school) email address to create an account, which can be used for future EAHEC programming throughout their education and careers.

Click here for more information or to register: https://www.easternahec.net/courses-and-events/66029/health-career-starter-kit

Program questions may be referred to EAHEC Director of Student Services Blair Savoca at 252-744-5214 or SavocaB19@ecu.edu. Registration and other technical assistance is available through our help desk at 252-744-5210 or easternahec@ecu.edu.

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The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will be offering distance learning classes to qualifying students at SWE during the 21-22 school year. These courses are highly rigorous and many come with specific course prerequisites.

These courses will be taught at specific times during the school day and will be taught by faculty of NCSSM via distance learning.

Please see the link below. This will take you to the NCSSM Course Offerings page where you can see class times, course descriptions, and prerequisites needed to take the course. Please click on the course you are interested in to see if you qualify! If the course requires a textbook it’s the responsibility of the student to purchase it.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OtSeYiaTt8qqktTM5xlO8UHuFNwlhqUi/view

Email Agay@ecps.us if you're interested.

Students that may be interested in Autobody, Facilities Maintenance, Forklift Training, Construction or HVAC academies through ECC......please see attached info!

Autobody Repair Academy-Night/Day

Classes

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro Campus, J Building August 17 from 6:00-9:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday nights

The class ends Dec. 9. The day class starts August 25 from 8-11:15am on Monday and Wednesday

mornings. The class ends Dec. 15. Cost: $185.00 (Additional costs for textbooks and certification exams.) Scholarships

are available. Students will earn a general certificate in Autobody Repair with certain I-CAR

certifications. For more information contact Kathy Webb (252) 618-6614 or webbk@edgecombe.edu

FOR

Facility Maintenance Technician Academy-Night or Day Classes

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro Campus, D Building

September 8 from 5:45-10:00 pm; Wednesday nights

The class ends Feb. 23.

The day class starts August 25 and meets on Mon, Wed, and Friday afternoons from 12-2:15pm. The class ends on 12/13.

Cost: $185.00 (Additional costs for textbooks and certification exams.) Scholarships are available.

Students will earn a general certificate in Facility Maintenance Technician and a certification in OSHA 10 Training.

For more information contact Kathy Webb (252) 618-6614 or webbk@edgecombe.edu

Forklift Training Class

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro Campus

8:00 am-2:00 pm

Cost: $75

Students will earn a general certification in Forklift Training in just one class.

No shorts and boots are required.

Classes are offered on the following dates:

July 20

August 17

September 21

October 19

November 16

For more information, contact Kathy Webb, (252) 618-6614.

Construction Academy-Night/Day Classes

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro Campus, D Building

September 7 from 5:45-10:00 pm; Tuesday nights

The class ends Feb. 22.

The day class starts August 24 and meets on Tues and Thursday afternoons from 12-3pm. The class ends on 12/16.

Cost: $185.00 (Additional costs for textbooks and certification exams.) Scholarships are available.

Students will earn a general certificate in Construction and a certification in OSHA 10 Training.

For more information contact Kathy Webb (252) 618-6614 or webbk@edgecombe.edu

HVAC Academy

Edgecombe Community College

Tarboro Campus, D Building

August 5-January 27 from 6:00-10:00 pm; Thursday nights

or

August 9-January 31 from 6:00-10:00 pm; Monday nights

Cost: $185.00 (Additional costs for textbooks and certification exams.) Scholarships are available.

Students will earn a general certificate from Edgecombe Community College from Continuing Education in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning with Refrigerant certification.

For more information contact Kathy Webb (252) 618-6614 or webbk@edgecombe.edu

Please feel free to text or call me anytime to 252-883-5550.

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