Cumberland County Schools will be closed on May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day.

EOG testing has begun! The science test is today, May 24th. This test is only for fifth grade. Students in grades three-five will take their Math and ELA EOGs on May 30th and 31st. Please make sure students get a good night’s rest and are at school on time. Information regarding make up testing and re-tests will be distributed as needed.

Although the weather is not predictable, Spring still has sprung! Celebrate the warmer season by finding new and creative ways to get active outdoors when the weather permits. Be sure to engage in activities you enjoy so you will be more likely to incorporate it into your daily routine. Try these 10 Tips: Physical Activity at Home, Work, and Play and/or Tips for increasing your physical activity. For more healthful tips, check out wellness.ccs.k12.nc.us.

School attendance goes hand in hand with school success. Every month, classes (PK), (K-2nd), and (3rd-5th) with the best attendance will receive an ice cream party.

How Can Parents Help Their Child be a Hero? ( Here, Everyday, Ready, and On Time)

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
• Follow the North Carolina has an attendance law NC State Attendance Law
• Follow the Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs CCS Policy

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School attendance goes hand in hand with school success. Attending school on a consistent basis can help your child excel both academically and socially.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Frequent absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it difficult to learn how to read.
• Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Absences can affect the whole classroom.
• Cumberland County Schools developed a policy to address chronic tardies/check outs https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=cumberland&s=127916
• North Carolina has an attendance law http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_115c/GS_115c-378.html

 WHAT CAN YOU DO?

• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Do not let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind consistent complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, the school counselor, the school social worker, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back – up plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.

Help us make every minute count at W.T. Brown Elementary School!

The faculty of William T. Brown Elementary School decided to participate in the Mannequin Challenge with an emphasis on “digital learning.” Digital learning makes the content more powerful when it relates to teaching our future youth leaders who are the masters of technology. The William T. Brown family believes in working together as a unit in order to build a stronger morale base among the staff.