The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District is honored to have two students select-ed to participate in the 2016 North Carolina Governor’s School. John “Parker” Betts and Anne Claire Foreman of Northeastern High School are among the 600 rising high school juniors and seniors statewide selected to attend the five-week summer program for academically or intellectually gifted students. Parker is the son of Battle and Amanda Betts. Anne Claire Foreman is the daughter of Randy and Sara Foreman. Students selected for Governor’s School were nominated in one of 10 curriculum areas. Betts was nominated in Social Science and Foreman in English. The Governor’s School curriculum

focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline, and does not involve credit, tests or grades. The 2016 session begins on June 19th and will conclude on July 27th. More information available at ecpp.us/4Dr.

LET’S CONNECT

ECPPS is grateful for the privilege and oppor-tunity to serve the children of this commu-nity. The 2015-2016 school year is coming to a close very soon. Our teachers and staff have worked hard to help all of our students reach their full potential and to find success this year.

Our students and teachers are very involved in testing at this point in the school year. Please take a moment to encourage a stu-dent or teacher today. Parents also play a vital role in helping their child be successful during testing. Rest, nutrition, and recreation after school will help students to focus and be at their very best. It is also important to send them with necessary supplies and to have students to school on time.

We look forward to a great ending of 2015-2016 and can’t wait to prepare for 2016-2017. Many ECPPS staff members work through-out the summer in preparation for the next school year. Remember to encourage stu-dents to read during the summer. It is vital to their academic success. Wishing teachers, students and parents a terrific summer.Larry W. Cartner, Ed.D. ~

The Elizabeth City Middle School Show Choir performed on Saturday, May 7th in Concord, North Carolina in the State Show Choir competi-tion. ECMS placed 9th out of 16 competing schools.

Haley Pollock won a trophy for “Best Female Stage Presence”. Congrats to Haley and to the Show Choir for a great job and effort!!!

ECMS Show Choir Places in State Competition

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ECPPS NEWS AND INFORMATIONMAY 2016

A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPERINTENDENT

NHS Students Accepted to Governor’s School

Special Olympics Held at NHS

Three ECPPS students had the opportunity to per-form in a local community concert on May 14th. Helping Heroes was a fundraising event held to sup-port communications for our public safety workers.

Aaron Ford and Angelina Silver from Pasquotank County High School and Kaitlyn Bench from Northeastern High School were welcomed to the stage to open for country music performer Ray Scott. A former student, Taylor Wagner, also performed that evening. Taylor is the daughter of Todd and Paulette Wagner and is currently beginning her recording career in Nashville, Tennessee.

Thank you to Ms. Emily Tabolt and Mrs. Monica Williams, music teachers at NHS and PCHS respec-tively. for their support in working with the students to prepare them for this opportunity.

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PCHS Students Hold Mock Trial

ECPPS Bus Drivers Recognized

NHS Athletes Selected for State All-Stars

ECMS Show Choir Places in State Competition

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ECPPS PARTICIPATES IN 2016 POTATO FESTIVAL

(EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOOK DONATION)

ECPPS Students Perform in Helping Heroes ECMS SPLATTER ART ~BAND AND ART CLASSES COLLABORATE

The 2016 Special Olympics were held at the NHS Athletic Complex on Friday, May 13th. This was a great day for the athletes and volunteers. ECPPS

extends deep and sincere appreciation for all who organize, prepare and volunteer to make this event a success each year!

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NHS TRACK TEAMRECEIVE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS

Pasquotank Elementary Student Duke TIP Member

Nicholas Stuart, 4th grade student at Pasquotank Elementary, was recently selected for member-ship in Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program).

According to www.tip.duke.edu: The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically gifted youth. As a world leader in gifted and talented education, Duke TIP works with students, their parents, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and help students reach their highest potential.

Anne Claire Foreman & John Parker Betts

Nicholas Stuart and Colina Bartlett, AIG Facilitator

Haley PollockBest Female Stage Presence

Angelina Silver - PCHS

Aaron Ford - PCHS Kaitlyn Bench - NHS

UPCOMING

JUNEJune 5: Baccalaureate Service - COA 9 AM (NHS & PCHS Seniors)June 8: RRMS 8th Grade Graduation ECSU Fine Arts - 10 AMJune 9: ECMS 8th Grade Graduation ECMS Gym - 10 AMJune 9: TWO HOUR EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTSJune 9: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTSJune 10: Teacher WorkdayJune 10: PCHS Graduation ECSU Vaughn Ctr. - 7 PMJune 11: NHS Graduation NHS Stadium - 9 AMJune 13: BOE Committee Mtgs. - 2 PM

June 27: BOE Regular Mtg. - 7 PM

EVENT INFORMATION:

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Lilly Balderson placed fourth in the state in the Congressional Youth Art Contest for her art-work titled “Ascension.” She traveled to The Art Institute in Durham on Saturday, May 14th, to attend a reception for the win-ners and to meet Congressman Butterfield. Lilly won an all-expense paid week long sum-mer workshop at The Art Institute, cash for art supplies, and the honor of her work being on display in Congressman Butterfield’s Office for one year.

NHS STUDENT PLACES IN CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ART CONTEST

NHS Students Selected for State Allstar Games

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ECPPS TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

PCHS Students Hold Mock TrialStudents in Sarah Byrum’s honors civ-ics and economics class at Pasquotank County High School conducted the mock trial of Snow White’s stepmother, who has been charged with attempted murder. Assistant District Attorney Toni Moore Cameron and Attorney Johnny Finch worked with the students as the prepared for the trial.

The students began the mock trial pro-cess by gathering evidence through reading the original tale and comparing it to evidence from the original cartoon. The students received help from Deputy Lesh of the Pasquotank Sheriff’s department to identify state statutes, conducting their investiga-tion, fill out a search warrant and an arrest warrant. Assistant District Attorney Cameron helped students create their opening arguments and create questions, as well as develop witness profiles.

On May 4th, the Queen was found guilty of attempted murder and was sentenced to eat a poi-soned apple.

The annual luncheon for bus driver recognition was held on Tuesday, May 17th. The luncheon was hosted by Evangelical Methodist Church and sponsored by the Pasquotank Ministers’ Council for Education. During the luncheon each school recognized their bus drivers and named the school-level bus driver of the year. At the close of the event, Ms. Ursula Jackson was named the ECPPS 2016 Bus Driver of the Year.

Barerra McPherson, bus driver, was also recognized for placing 10th in the annual State Bus ROADeo held on Thursday, May 12th. According to www.dpi.state.nc.us, “The Bus ROADeo is an obstacle course designed to test drivers’ skills in mastering a diminishing clearance, backing, making a tight turn and parallel parking.”

The school-level Bus Drivers of the Year for 2015-2016 includes: Joanne Ray (Central), Janie Johnson (ECMS), Vanessa Whidbee (JC Sawyer), Barbara Dance (NHS), Dephina Paxton (Northside), Herman Johnson (Pasquotank Elem.), Gwen Bogues (PCHS), Heather Forbes (PW Moore), Amina Burley-Hodges (RRMS), Yvonne Whidbee (Sheep), Richard Williams (Weeksville).

Congratulations drivers!!

ECPPS SAT Events HeldECPPS has been presenting Superintendent’s Academic Team (SAT) awards since the 1988-1989 school year. Students eligible for SAT recognition in grades 6-12 must achieve an average of 90 or above for the first three grading periods of the school year and performing at or above grade level in their combined courses. Students eligible for SAT recognition in grades 4 and 5 must achieve an overall aver-age of 90 or above in reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies for the first three grading periods. The district presented 1008 awards this year to students, in grades 4 to 12, demonstrating academic achievement.

Congratulations to the 2015-2016 SAT recipients.

EACH SUMMER THE NORTH CAROLINA COACHES ASSOCIATION (NCCA) IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SUMMER CLINIC IN GREENSBORO, HOLDS ALLSTAR GAMES IN MEN AND WOMEN’S SOCCER AND BASKETBALL. THE ATHLETES ARE NOMINATED BY THEIR COACHES AND SELECTION IS BASED ON VOTES BY THE COACHES ASSOCIATION. ECPPS HAS HAD ATHLETES AND COACHES PAR-TICIPATE IN THE PAST; BUT NOT IN THIS VOLUME. THIS YEAR WE HAVE THREE INCLUDING OUR FIRST EVER WOMEN’S SOCCER PARTICIPANT.

NHS PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:WOMENS SOCCER: CRISTINA GALVAN (FAR LEFT), FOOTBALL: CLARENCE JONES (MIDDLE), MENS BASKETBALL: TREY CARVER (FAR RIGHT).

ECPPS GRADUATION INFORMATION

RRMS 8th Grade GraduationJune 8th - 10:00 AM

ECSU Fine Arts Center

ECMS 8th Grade GraduationJune 9th - 10:00 AMECMS Gymnasium

PCHS GraduationJune 10th - 7:00 PM

ECSU Vaughn Center

NHS GraduationJune 11th - 9:00 AM

NHS Athletic Complex (weather permitting)

Students work on their case with the assistance of Deputy Lesh, School Resource Officer.

Secretary of Education Related to ECPPS Board Member

ECPPS Bus Drivers Recognized

Congratulations to Dr. Denauvo Robinson and his family on the recent appointment of Dr. John B. King, Jr. as the secretary of education for the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. King is the brother to Dr. Denauvo’s wife, Jan King Robinson. This is indeed an honor for the King and Robinson families and we are pleased to recog-nize and share in the celebration of this success with them.

Ursula Jackson2015-2016 Bus Driver of the Year

Barerra McPhersonState Bus ROADeo WinnerP.W. Moore Students Participate in

Asthma Poster ContestStudents from P.W. Moore Elementary recent-ly participated in an asthma poster contest sponsored by the Albemarle Pediatric Asthma Coalition. The theme was “Breathe Healthy, Live Happy!”

The mission of the coalition is to reduce asth-ma morbidity and mortality for children and adolescents in the northeast region of North

Carolina through a public health initiative. The APAC, which celebrated its 17th year, assists families, school nurses, and providers in asthma management practices.

Mrs. Christina Bannow, school nurse, teamed up with Mrs. Brenda P. Jordan, the art teacher, to educate students about asthma through the contest. The winners were: 1st Place - A. Sikovsek (center), 2nd Place - A. Potter-James (right), 3rd Place - C. Pierce (left).

”Preparing globally competitive citizens”....

Superintendent’s Academic Team AwardsMay 2016