No time like the present
Only a few hours left to do all the things you didn't do in 2005. While, I'm sure, some items on your list can't be completed in a few hours, you can always put those things on a list for 2006 -- at least that's what I do. So whatever
Holiday plays abound
One of my favorite school memories as a child was performing in holiday plays. I can imagine that many northern Wake students are excited about their upcoming performances, too. Here's what's happening:
Teachers make grade
Several northern Wake schools have something to celebrate. More than 40 teachers from the area recently received their National Board Certification, the highest teaching credential.
Holiday concerts abound
'Tis the season for holiday concerts. * East Millbrook Middle School at 3801 Spring Forest Road will host a chorus concert at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday and a band concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. Call 850-8755 for more information.
Local high achievers
Here are a few outstanding accomplishments from Northern Wake schools' students and teachers.
Students to regale peers
White::Pleasant Union Elementary School will honor more than 200 students this year who have shown outstanding character traits of respect, responsibility and courage with a special Panther Pride parade on Monday. The students will get the chance to march t
School notables selected
White::Congratulations to a few northern Wake schools' employees who received the Wake County Public School System's Employee Excellence Awards. The employees were: Henry Ward, head custodian at Pleasant Union Elementary School; Jean Zeblo, a guidance
Duke at Clemson
White::RECORDS: Duke 1-8, 0-6 ACC; Clemson 4-4, 2-4
Monthly theme is courage
White::Wake County Public School System's character trait for November is courage. I challenge all my young readers to show this trait in their schoolwork and play. And parents, if you're looking for ideas to help the youngsters, log on to
Students clean up creek
White::Brentwood Elementary School deserves a gold star for its work cleaning up Marsh Creek recently.
Readers to help hungry
White::Jones Dairy Elementary School students are buying books for a cause.
Students earn the spotlight
White::Two thumbs up to a few northern Wake students who were honored for their outstanding accomplishments and achievements during Wake schools' Spotlight On Students program.
From carnivals to bricks
White::'Tis the season for carnivals and plays. * Lead Mine Elementary School at 8301 Lead Mine Road is hosting a fall carnival at 5:30 p.m. today. Call 870-4120 for more information.
School year's in full buzz
White::If you're looking for something to do this weekend, just take your pick. Northern Wake schools are buzzin' with activities.
Merit scholars named
White::Congratulations and good luck to a few northern Wake high school seniors who have been named 2006 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists: Jennifer Dawson, Nicole Pinter and Ren Wilson of Leesville Road High School, and John McKenney of Wakefield High S
School plans soiree
White::A"Getting to Know You" party is planned for Wakefield High School students, parents and faculty from 7 to 11 p.m. Sept. 24.
Principal eyes top prize
White::Congratulations and good luck to Freda Cole, Forest Pines Elementary School principal, who was nominated as a finalist for the Wake County Public School System Principal of the Year award. Cole, 49, has a master's degree in elementary education from
Time to think of college
White::Even though the school year just started, it's already time for many seniors to start thinking about their college plans.
Got an item? Call me!
White::Welcome back, northern Wake! It's time to start up another school year. I'm certainly looking forward to this year. There are some interesting and fun things going on in the schools. If you have a cool idea or program going on, let me know.
Start the year off right
White::To help parents and children about to plunge into another school year, I'll share a few tips from various organizations.
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