
The most recent federal data show that in the 2020-21 school year, at least 14.7 million students nationwide were chronically absent. This means that chronic absence has almost doubled from the more than 8 million students, pre-Covid-19, who were missing so many days of school that they were academically at risk. Chronic absence — missing 10 percent or more of school days due to absence for any reason—excused, unexcused absences, and suspensions—can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by the third grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
Sources:
https://www.attendanceworks.org/chronic-absence/the-problem/
https://depc.org/attendance-matters/



Happy Holidays from NCPS! In case you didn't receive an email. Check out Dr. Ellis' first newsletter, which he wishes the NCPS community a Happy Holiday, via the link below.
https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/dr-ellis-newsletter/newsletters/happy-holidays-from-ncps


Happy Holidays from NCPS! In case you didn't receive an email. Check out Dr. Ellis' first newsletter, which he wishes the NCPS community a Happy Holiday, via the link below.
https://ncps.edurooms.com/engage/dr-ellis-newsletter/newsletters/happy-holidays-from-ncps


NC Law Senate Bill 49 / SL 2023-106 states that from 01/01/24, to include a child in photos/videos/recordings, parents/guardians must Opt-In. This consent allows for yearbook inclusion and school-related social media presence. Non-opted-in students won't feature in new media by the school/district. Find the form in Rooms, under Materials -> "Mandatory" -> "updated model release form".


Firebird Family,
Check out our weekly message!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13_ao6nbN9R7pZTF9g50Phzqxhl0CdYcJ/view?usp=drive_link

First Day of Testing starts tomorrow!
Get a Good night's rest!
Arrive on time!
Get in the right mindset!
We believe in you! Believe in yourself!
Don't rush through your test!
Remember dress for success, no sleepwear!
Checkouts will begin around 11:00 AM!

Mr. Boykin's class attended Special Olympics Bowling on Monday, Dec 11
Placing as follow:
Allissa Black - 1st place
Conner Holloman- 4th place
Anthony Lopez-4th place
Maria Zuniga -4th place
Josue Alvarez-6th place



Good morning, Bus 97 is about an hour and a half late. We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for your patience. Have a great day!

Good morning, Bus 233 is about an hour and a half late. We apologize for the inconvenience and we thank you for your patience. Have a great day!

Congratulations to the December Students of the Month: Danny Mejia Mateo , Yarel Torres-Narvaez, Florita Salazar, Janiya Wright, Gaven Bradley, Blake Cary, Manuel Roman , Hayden Bruce, Wesley Immediato, Alexzandro Garcia-Martinez, Nevaeh Taylor, Libeth Reyes, Annie Pullen, Austin May, Maria Zuniga-Xela, Chloe Bynum , Joana Pedraza-Granados, Mitchell Turner, Jara Amaya, Katherine Aranda Mendoza, Jaenia Williams, Macy Strickland, Riley Strickland, Saniya Taybron, Judith Arellanes-Banos, Yaszlynn Puente, Jalyn Edmundson, Emma White, and Emma Register

Good Evening, Bus 224 morning route for Southern Nash High will be on Bus 331 in the morning. Thank you and have a great evening.

Home basketball tonight vs South Johnston 430/600/730. Wrestling at Bunn 600.

Girls soccer workouts tomorrow 250-4.

Good evening,
Bus 88 does have a driver in the morning, December 13th.

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Where to find the model release form? (the document for images/video/audio)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dRiOtCl8s0


Good afternoon,
Bus 88 does not have a driver this afternoon.
Bus 60 does not have a driver, but will be split between Bus 233 and Bus 367. Students that live in Middlesex will ride bus 233 and Bailey will ride Bus 367. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Here's what's happening: If you are an EDGECOMBE COUNTY Resident and have a child/children or family member in a NCPS High School. The deadline is coming up soon for you to make a decision if your high school student will be staying at their school or transferring out. TONIGHT, there is an information session to review this information.


Good afternoon,
Bus 88 does not have a driver Monday, December 11th. We are in the process of trying to find a driver. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Congratulations to Coach Collie for winning Teacher of the Month for the 2nd month in a row!