Hyde County Schools

Hyde County Mainland! Mark your calendars!! If your child is eligible for PreK next school year or Kindergarten if he/she is not already attending our PreK Program, please make plans to bring your child and yourself for the Registration/Screening Day! This year, we have a Western Theme and all children along with parents will also have special treats for participating! We are talking an actual petting farm, games, and treats to enjoy their visit! Spread the word! More info on the flyers!

EARLY RELEASE DAY -TUESDAY, JANUARY 9TH OCRACOKE SCHOOL DISMISSAL: 12:00PM MATTAMUSKEET SCHOOL DISMISSAL: 12:30PM

You are all invited to the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Hyde County Industrial Arts Center. See details in image.

Are you in a profession different from teaching but always been interested in it? Are you a Teacher Assistant wanting to become fully licensed to teach? How would you like to get PAID to earn a Master's Degree at East Carolina University (ECU) to become a Teacher? I am sure $41,000 would be real handy! Then check out these flyers with more details and next steps to jump on this opportunity!

Schools will only be open Monday and Tuesday this week (Nov 20-21). The rest of the week, schools will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoy the well deserved break! Enjoy family, friends and great food!

If you are interested in your child receiving funding to offset college costs after graduation while working with a great organization, please make plans to participate in this virtual informational meeting this coming Monday, Nov 20th at 6:00pm! Hyde County CARE Corps Student/Parent Interest This virtual opportunity is for Hyde County parents and students to learn more about this awesome opportunity to get funding for college and be involved in the Americorps program. Here is the link to the ZOOM conference call. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81531066886

Superintendent’s 2023 Christmas Card Contest Calling all artists! Once again Superintendent Shaver is hosting her Annual Christmas Card Contest. The winning design will be featured on the cover of this year’s Hyde County Schools Christmas card. Students from all grades are encouraged to enter. Artwork must be original and student-created (no parent artwork or assistance, please). Winning entry will receive a $25 gift certificate! The deadline for submissions is Friday, December 8th. Submissions may be turned in at either school campus’s main office so they may be scanned to jmorales@hyde.k12.nc.us or they may directly be emailed to jmorales@hyde.k12.nc.us Break out your art supplies and Christmas tunes and put your skills to the test! Entry Guidelines & Judging Criteria ID: Please write full name of student, grade level and school on the back of the design, in a separate sheet, or in the body of the email sent for submission. Media: Drawings, paintings, and digital designs* will be accepted Size & Orientation: Landscape orientation. Winning entry will be scaled into as 5x7 card. Creative Idea/Visual Message: Christmas-centered idea that is unique, expressive, and appropriate Use of Space: Entire area is used and composition is arranged well Colors: Solid, bright, contrasting to produce unity and will print well *Digital Design File Requirements: Canvas Size: 7in wide x 5in tall (504px x 360px) Resolution: 300 dpi Bleed: 0.125 on all sides File type: JPEG, PDF or PNG

Summer Programming Parent/Caregiver Survey The Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration (OLR) is interested in hearing about students’ summer programming experience from the perspective of parents and caregivers. The feedback collected will help provide school districts and charter schools with information for continuous improvement of summer programs. This survey is anonymous and will remain open until December 17, 2023. Survey Link [English]: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9LlpxyDYdCRpZye Survey Link [Spanish]: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3K0TNKZCtIt1jLw Guidance Document: https://docs.google.com/.../1tREoDMNvJIGyoQsIoVru5nw.../edit

October is National Principals' Month School principals are dedicated and empathetic leaders who create an environment that fosters learning, growth, and development. They constantly strive to improve the school experience for their students and put their needs first. They serve as a source of inspiration, motivation, and encouragement for the school community, preparing students for the challenges of the real world. Without school principals, the education system would not be as excellent as it is today. We should appreciate and thank them for their commitment to improving our schools. We are blessed to have Ms. Etheridge and Ms. Cole lead our schools. Their contributions do not go unnoticed!

Check out this video from our District Literacy Coach: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFs2LYVjvs/Kc2mY8qz_axJXU8_RzlG-g/watch?utm_content=DAFs2LYVjvs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink As referenced in the video, here is the website for "Literacy at Home": https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/parents-corner/literacy-home-digital-childrens-reading-initiative As additional resource for your review, please check out this link "Partnering with Families and Caregivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-XWnekmX1LZoTV5a6C_5IYnxezYH6R57/view

Do you want to join our school family by driving our precious cargo to/from school and on athletic/field trips? Here are different opportunities to get you started with your bus driving certification and they are all free! Virtual Class July 24-26 August 7-9 August 21-23 September 11-13 In Person Class Sept. 6-8, 2023 8:00- 4:00 in Beaufort County Dec. 6-8, 2023 8:00 – 4:00 in Beaufort County If interested, you must call Tammy Sadler at 252-926-3281 ext. 3500 to register for both virtual or in person classes.

The Hyde County Board of Education Meeting Calendar has now been released. Check it out and make sure you attend or tune in to the livestreams so you can stay on top of everything Hyde County Schools! https://www.hyde.k12.nc.us/page/meeting-calendar

Parents of students in Hyde County Schools, the State is requiring us to collect some data regarding the use of digital devices and internet access outside of school so they can determine if more efforts are needed to support this goal. We ask that you please take the time to fill out this survey before the last of school, Friday, June 9th. This information is confidential and private. https://forms.gle/1AtGie95GwK6MuY18

With 2 more weeks left of the school year, our students are going to start taking their final exams! As always, we ask that you make sure you child gets a good night sleep each night before testing day, has a hearty breakfast and reports to school on time. To the best of your ability, we also ask that they do not miss school on any designated testing day. Encourage them to do their very best!

21st Century Afterschool Program in Review! 2022-2023 https://youtu.be/_xuSlWJ-8vU

Staff, Parents and Students: As this school year soon comes to a close, we understand you need to make plans around the school calendar for next school year. At this point in time, the Board of Education has approved two different calendars drafts; one for Mattamuskeet School and Hyde Academy and the other one for Ocracoke School, but these calendars are not official. The hold up to make them so relies solely on the passing on House Bill HB163: AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO CERTAIN SCHOOL SYTEMS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDARS at the General Assembly in Raleigh, NC. We would still like to share a link to each calendar to help you plan out the school year. However, if you like your particular calendar, we do encourage you to contact you legislators and ask them to pass HB163. Please click on the links to access the calendar drafts: Mattamuskeet School & Hyde Academy: https://5il.co/1u29g Ocracoke School: https://5il.co/1u29f

We cannot let this week fly by without a huge shout out to our School Administrators on their day! These ladies work tirelessly to run Mattamuskeet and Ocracoke Schools and their efforts and dedication never go unnoticed! Congratulations and keep making us proud and taking our school system to higher heights!

Today, we highlight the unsung heroes behind the scenes supporting and lightening the burden of our Directors, Principals and Superintendent! These individuals are key to the work done at each of their sites and make sure everything runs smoothly! They simply make the work in the school system attainable and make sure the tasks and objectives are seen through! Please help us congratulate all of our Administrative Professionals on their day today! We could not function without them! CENTRAL OFFICE: - Malinda Harris: Federal Programs, Technology and Facilities - Tekisha Jordan: PreK, After School, Non-DPI Grants - Alisa Potter: CTE, CPE, CO Calendar, Director for testing - Tammy Sadler: Superintendent's Office, Director for Transportation OCRACOKE SCHOOL: Lisa Caswell MATTAMUSKEET SCHOOL: Floy Loftus Congratulations on your special day, ladies!

2023 Young Artist Contest The First Flight Society invites Northeastern North Carolina students to take part in the First Flight Society 2023 Young Artist Contest. The Contest is an opportunity for Young Artists in Camden, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Pasquotank and Tyrrell Counties to express themselves artistically according to the selected theme. The 2023 Contest Theme Is: • Flight 100 Years Ago – Use Your Imagination! Participating Young Artists are urged to let their artistic talents and their imagination soar to create their own personal vision of a person, aircraft or flight system that was a first in aviation. Rules for participation in the First Flight Society’s 2023 Young Artist Aviation Contest are listed here ( https://5il.co/1qj3r ) and are also available on the First Flight Society Website at www.firstflight.org.

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