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The Edwardian Prince Edward County Public Schools Volume 5, Issue 1 35 Eagle Drive, Farmville, Virginia 23901 August 2010 www.pecps.k12.va.us Reed, Cambridge share vision for high school success Prince Edward County Dr. Copper Stoll will be the Appropriateness and Respect High School’s new principal, leader of Cambridge’s support - to focus on student discipline Craig B. Reed, is enthusias- team for PECHS. and appropriate behaviors. tic about the year ahead, es- The support team and the He will ask students to fo- pecially about plans to work high school will focus on cus on their own vision for with Cambridge Education. six areas for improvement, success, to take ownership, The company will help the Dr. Stoll said. The six areas, or responsibility for their own high school meet the Adequate which were identified by a behavior, to make sure they Yearly Progress measures it team of teachers, administra- understand what is appropriate failed to meet last year under tors, parents and students, in- behavior for school settings, the federal No Child Left Be- clude a positive school envi- and to respect themselves and hind guidelines. ronment, increased academic others. Reed wants people to know achievement for all students, “Success will look differ- the high school has made full meaningful parent involve- ent for every student,” he said. accreditation on the state level ment, excellence in teaching, a “There is no cookie-cutter ap- and has increased SOL scores safe and secure learning envi- proach.” in many areas. However, ronment, and the development He considers parental in- the school has not achieved of the capacity for effective volvement crucial, he said. steady increases in pass rates leadership by teachers and ad- “We want our parents to on reading and math tests, and ministrators. keep in constant communica- in graduation rates, called an- Cambridge will provide tion with the teachers. A strong nual measurable objectives, he a system of giving feedback partnership between parents said. to teachers and will have a and educators is one of the key “Cambridge is here to help number of professional de- elements in facilitating success BACK TO SCHOOL. Camille Porreca, one of the division’s new teachers, us serve all of our students. velopment activities that re- for students,” Reed said. works in her classroom at Prince Edward County High School, getting ready to welcome students for the 2010-2011 school year. Porreca teaches math. They are going to help us with volve around getting students He hopes to hold com- student engagement and mo- involved and excited about munity outreach meetings, as tivation, and help us improve learning, Reed said. well as to reinstitute a parent- overall instructional quality,” Reed will use the SOAR ac- teacher-student organization Schools welcome new Reed said. ronym - Success, Ownership, and booster clubs. administrative teams Frequently asked questions Students and teachers He received his undergradu- will see some new faces and ate degree from Hampton Uni- some familiar ones on PECPS versity and a Master’s degree New high school schedule set administrative teams when from the College of William Prince Edward County High Why has PECHS chosen to administered? school starts. and Mary. He taught English School will institute a new change the schedule? Only once per year, in May. New to the high school in the Newport News Public schedule for the 2010-2011 School officials believe that SOL tests will no longer be is Principal Craig B. Reed, a Schools. school year, replacing the shorter class periods, meeting given in December. 1989 graduate of the school. Joining Reed as assistant 4-by-4 block schedule previ- the length of the school year, Why will each course meet He brings experience as an principals are Daniel Soder- ously used. rather than for only one semes- only four times per week, assistant principal at Grafton holm and Cynthia Johnson. Students will continue to ter, will prepare students bet- and not every day? High School in York County Soderholm served last year as take eight courses per year. ter for end-of-course testing, Four class meetings per and at Carter G. Woodson the PECHS Athletic Director. The courses will run for the especially for the SOL and AP Middle School in Hopewell. See ADMINISTRATORS p. 5 entire 36-week academic year, tests. They also believe that See SCHEDULE p. 5 each course meeting four times the shorter class periods will per week. make better use of instruction- School opens August 16, 2010 The schedule was developed al time. Open House for all schools, Thursday, August 12 by a panel of teachers from the High School. How often will SOL tests be 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Prince Edward County Public Schools August 2010 Prince Edward County Elementary School 1666 Zion Hill Road, Farmville, VA 23901 Phone (434) 315-2110, Fax 434-392-1583 Ms. Janice G. Page Ms. Beatrice White Mrs. Gwendolyn Principal Assistant Principal McQuaige-Hicks Administrative Assistant Ms. Trish Lynch Message from the Principal School Psychologist Dear Parents: Mrs. Nancy Reames School Nurse I would like to welcome you to the 2010-2011 school year at Prince Edward County Elementary School. I am excited to be your child’s Mrs. Barbara Arieti principal and look forward to getting to know you and your child. We Mr. John Baker have fantastic teachers and staff at PECES and they have been working Guidance Counselors hard this summer to make sure everything is ready for the arrival of your children. Ms. KeShera Eanes Registrar Beginning at 2:00 p.m. on August 12th, you may pick up your child’s schedule at the following locations: • Pre –K and Kindergarten - Cafeteria • 1st grade – Art (room B-20) • 2nd grade – Library • 3rd grade – Music Room (Building G) PECES PTA • 4th grade – Gym (Building G) meets Sept. 2 We are encouraging all students to ride the bus on the first day of school. By allowing your child to ride the bus in the morning, this will assist with a smoother afternoon dismissal. 6:30 p.m. School will begin on Monday, August 16, 2010. Virginia Law requires that each child must have a state issued birth certificate, Virginia physi- cal examination and required immunizations in order to attend school. School begins at PECES Please make sure that you have completed these requirements so that at 8:15 a.m. each day. your child will be in attendance at the beginning of school. If you have Buses begin arriving at 7:45 a.m. questions about this please contact Mrs. Nancy Reames, school nurse, or Mrs. KeShara Eanes, registrar, at (434) 315-2110. Lunch prices for all schools Janice G. Page, PECES Principal Student Breakfast PARENTS, PLEASE NOTE Full price 1.00 Reduced price .30 Transportation changes - for instance, if your child will ride a different bus home or be picked up instead of riding the bus - will require a written note Student Lunch from parents. A phone call is not sufficient. Full price $1.75 Reduced price .40 Make sure to fill out thestudent information/emergency forms completely and accurately. The forms will be available during Open House, Aug. 12, and Adult Breakfast $1.75 will be sent home with students the first day of school. Adult Lunch $2.75 PECES Information August 2010 Prince Edward County Public Schools Page 3 Prince Edward County Middle School 35 Eagle Drive, Farmville, VA 23901 phone (434) 315-2120, fax (434) 392-4286 Mrs. Lucy Carson Mrs. Julia Britt Dr. Maurice Smith Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Principal Contact Information Message from the Principal Please dial 315-2100, then use extension listed, or call the school’s main number, 315-2120 Welcome students and parents, Principal Lucy B. Carson ext. 3223 I am truly excited about the start of a brand new school year at Prince Assistant Principal Julia Britt ext. 3225 Edward County Middle School. The teachers are already working to en- Maurice Smith ext. 3224 sure the success of all our students. Our school day starts at 7:45 a.m. as our buses arrive, and ends at 3:10 Guidance Counselors Angeles Christian ext.3236 p.m. It is very important that students not arrive before 7:45 a.m. and not Avis Gresby 3227 be picked up before 3:10 p.m. The instruction your child receives during the school day is vital to their success during the school year. Nurse Phyllis Breil ext. 3230 I would also like to remind students and parents that electronic devices, Resource Officer Warren Brown ext. 3234 such as I-pods, video games, and other nuisance gadgets, are not allowed Office Staff Valerie Carter ext. 3221 at school. These items along with visible cell phones will be taken by the Michelle Townsend 3231 staff, and parents are required to pick them up. No Exceptions! Brenda Walton 3229 The coming year brings higher expectations academically and new Librarian Leola Entzminger ext. 3228 challenges for all. We are looking forward to working with you and your Technology Beverly Newman ext. 3246 child this year. Remember, at Prince Edward County Middle School, “We S. Smith-Tucker ext.3245 expect the best!” Special Education Teresa Vance ext. 3249 Speech Gloria Eiban ext. 3428 Lucy Carson, PECMS Principal Parents, please note: PECMS Fall Sports Schedules FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. each morning. Aug. 25 Park View (jamboree) Away 4:00 Sept. 8 Cumberland Home 4:30 Sept. 1 BYE Sept. 9 Amelia Away 4:30 Students can pick up their class schedules in the caf- Sept. 8 Halifax Away 5:00 Sept.