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Pitt County Schools

December 2010

Career & Technical Education Newsletter

We are now entering the short rows!! This is the final six weeks of this semester. That

means that exams are quickly approaching. With exams comes the new testing program,

Elements. Just know that we are all learning this together. Elements is new to us and

DPI. We have no idea what conflicts or challenges may arise as we implement this new

software. Please be patient with all of us!

I hope all of you take time for yourself during the upcoming break. Take time to enjoy

your family and loved ones. Have a safe and restful break and be ready to return with

roller skates on!!

Chena Cayton

Director of CTE & 9-12 Programs

Insp

ire!

Excitement from PCMH Cafeteria

Career & Technical

The internship is a great way for students to consider their future goals. All

students involved with the internship plan on working in the hospitality field when

they are older. “Most of my students that go through this experience get a real

insight of what food service is really like and get a good idea if it is something

they wish to do in the future,” Congleton said. Beresheim agreed. “Many of these

students become enthused and are preparing themselves to continue onto the

college/university level. Some of the students realize that this particular line of

work is not for them. They are able to then alter their pathway…”

Although students do not have a lot of interaction with patients, they get to be a part of a well-oiled system that

provides care for people. Congleton said, “Students gain confidence, communication skills and wonderful

customer service skills.” Beresheim said the internship has shown students that “what you learn in the classroom

is truly transferable and will be used.”

The insight the internship provides for the students will not end this year. The internship was started in 1995 and

will continue through the years to come. “It provides a student valuable insight to possible career choices,”

Beresheim said. “A student may be interning in the kitchen and realize they would prefer to be a doctor, nurse or

technician.”

“I enjoy watching my students put into practice their knowledge and skills,” Congleton said. “This is a real

opportunity for my students and I to reflect on different problems that occur and also what is expected of them as

potential employees.”

From pizza dough to food trays, the students participating in this culinary internship are ready to make their first

note of experience on their resume. Whether they continue on in the hospitality field or not, they can find their

reward in the place where they began their first work experience.

It is not every day that a person would enjoy eating in the cafeteria at a hospital, but at Pitt

County Memorial Hospital you might meet a smiling face that will brighten your day.

Students from J.H. Rose and North Pitt High Schools have teamed together in a culinary

internship that provides them with experience and fun.

The internship may be food for thought, but it’s a growing experience for the students. It is a way to “gain valuable

work experience and get an opportunity to extend their curriculum beyond the classroom,” Alexis Congleton,

culinary arts teacher at North Pitt said. Students have “the reward of hard work to achieve a goal and experiencing

the pursuit of education to bring them to a higher level,” Chrislyn Beresheim, culinary arts teacher at J.H. Rose

added.

Spread out all over the hospital, students have the opportunity to shadow a trainer and then work in several different

positions. If you are in the main cafeteria, students can be seen at the pizza station, grill and salad bar. They also

have the chance to work behind the scenes on the continually moving conveyor belt.

Moving through the hospital, you can get the chance to see students in the Cardiac unit. Students work in the

Cardiac Hospital Café at the Starbucks counter, pizza station and hot food line. Some students even get the chance

to work on the Cardiac floor. They help prepare four trays at a time from specific locations on their particular floor.

The mix of the high schools’ culinary programs is a great opportunity for students to join together. There are 22

students participating in the internship, 14 from J.H. Rose and 8 from North Pitt. Every grade is welcome, with ages

ranging from 16 to 19 years old. It provides for a diverse group of students that share a common interest.

Career & Technical

Ayden-Grifton Holds Senior Citizen Appreciation Day

On Saturday November 20th, Ayden-Grifton Auto technology held a Senior Citi-

zen Appreciation Day. Mr. Bowen and his top Auto Tech III's, Brandon Gray,

Shane Futtrell, Jimmy Ebrom, Hayden Edwards, and Donovan Bullock along

with Advanced Studies student, Paul Edwards, gave back to the community. "The senior citizens have given

so much to our community and this was just a small token of our thanks for all they have done to make

Ayden and Grifton such wonderful places to live." Mr. Bowen stated.

The main purpose was to allow the students to operate the garage on their own like a professional automotive

repair facility. Paul Edwards held the responsibility of service manager, overseeing

technicians, Brandon Gray and Shane Futtrell. Donovan Bullock was the service

writer, greeting customers, explaining the details of the service performed on their

cars, and getting them to sign work orders upon completion of service. Hayden Ed-

wards and Jimmy Ebrom were the detail clean-up techs. Services performed {at no

charge} included: oil changes, tire rotations, fluid level checks, belts checked for

wear, and all vehicles were vacuumed and washed.

Seniors were directed to a waiting area where coffee, juice, and danish were served

while their vehicles were being serviced. The senior participants were very touched by

the generosity of these young men to give their time unselfishly and to do something

of this magnitude for complete strangers. Paul Edwards stated, "doing this just makes

me feel good!" Mr. Bowen was very proud of how this group of young men handled

themselves. "They are an asset to our school and our community".

"The senior citizens

have given so much

to our community

and this was just a

small token of our

thanks for all they

have done to make

Ayden and Grifton

such wonderful

places to live."

Ronnie Bowen

Automotive Technology Teacher

Pitt County Schools Career and Technical

Education Department would like to welcome

Steve Brooks, Business Teacher ,to Ayden-

Grifton High School.

Medical Terminology

11th Summer Mills-DHC

10th Breona Batts-DHC

9th Samantha Lee-DHC

8th Marley Cowan-SCHS

7th Ashley Manka-DHC

5th Sammy McMillan-JHR

2nd-Laura Goodman-JHR

1st-Mayee Zhu-SCHS

Medical math

10th-Allison Everett-SCHS

9th TylerOwens-FCHS

8th Tristan Brower-NPHS

7th Codie Velez-FCHS

5thJames Johnson-NPHS

4th Stephanie Evans-FCHS

2nd Joshua Griffin DHC

1st Ajay Ajmera-JHR

Nursing Assistant

10th Sarah Bateman-DHC

9th Sandy Medina-AGHS

8th Tiffany Cayton DHC

6th Victoria Burdett-DHC

5th Ashley Anderson-DHC

4th Rachel Hall-DHC

3rd Jasmine Wiggins-DHC

2nd Hayley Boone-DHC

1st Macy Mari-DHC

Sports Medicine

9th Tim Woodard-DHC

8th Tiara Stanley-SCHS

7th Priscilla Ensley-JHR

6th Ryan Bloom-DHC

4th Mackenzie Williams-DHC

3rd Aaron Gardner-DHC

2nd Hannah Buckingham DHC

1st Jin Zhang-SCHS

CPR/First Aid

10th Darth Voytecki and Norma Aernandez-

DHC

6th Jordan Lancaster and Tyler Hart-DHC

4th Michaela Morris and Ashton Pierce-DHC

2nd Blair Conner and Christina Smith-DHC

Extemporaneous Health Poster

4th Charli Boyd-SCHS

3rd Leah Kent-AGHS

Top 10-Victoria Morrison-DHC

Extemporaneous Speaking

10th Jackie Ayala-NPHS

9th-Kelsey Jones-SCHS

7th Jackson Gamble-DHC

6th Cassie Fuller-DHC

5th Birttany Gautier-AGHS

4rd Anika Whitener-SCHS

2nd Omar Taha-DHC

Extemporaneous Writing

10th Erin Naziri-JHR

9th Destiny Dixon-AGHS

5th Kristina Howard-DHC

3rd Tyler Rouse-SCHS

2nd Kayla Vincent-NPHS

1st Cameron Teaney-JHR

Job Seeking Skills

10th Howard Mann-SCHS

9th Katie Dunn-NPHS

8thSavanah Magean-DHC

7th Nia Stormer-FCHS

6th Derrica Jones-AGHS

4th Brittany Swinson-DHC

Medical Photography

10th Michaela Jones-DHC

6th Melissa Croom-JHR

5th Sarah Quinn-SCHS

2nd Carly Gaylor-AGHS

HOSA District One Winners 2010

Career & Technical

Congratulations to the following HOSA winners for Pitt County. The HOSA event

was held at Saint James Methodist Church on Friday, October 29, 2010.

Prepared Speaking

4th Birttany Murphy-AGHS

Researched Persuasive Speaking

3rd Jerome Allen-SCHS

Career Health Display

6th Christina Cox and Kharizmah Daniels-DHC

2nd Kent and Wallace-AGHS

Creative Problem Solving

3rd Layne Barfield, Craig Schmidt, Andrew Wood

and Quin Zhou-SCHS

1st Courtney Hardy, Anna Lawrence, Akashata

Malur and Kimberly Reid-DHC

HOSA Bowl

4th Hunter Cotie, Kim Tepper, Kishen Patel and

Courtney Lommatzsch-SCHS

1st DHC Team 1 (Matt Whitford, Andrew

Wetzel, Cameron Biddlecome, and Adam

Mumford)

Top 10 (Lauren Kozup, Kesler Singleton,

Savannah White, and Courtney Hardee)-DHC

Courtesy Corps

2nd-Tiffany Cayton-DHC

District One Secretary

Blair Conner -DHC

2010-2011 National Theme: "HOSA: The Hearts that Believe and the

Hands that Achieve!"

Career & Technical

Farmville Central High School Hosts Dedication Ceremony

Farmville Central High School hosted a dedication ceremony on October 19, 2010, in

honor of a new wing at the school. Ms. Brenda Bottoms’ Foods class served and

prepared food for the reception.

There was an error in November’s newsletter. We apologize for this mix up!!! Please see the

corrected story below. It was Brenda Bottom’s Foods class instead of Mrs. Dawes.

Ayden Middle Names Amy Wagner Teacher of the Month

Ayden Middle School’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Parent Teacher Association

(PTA) proudly announced Amy Wagner as teacher of the month for October. Each homeroom

chose nominees, who were then selected by the SGA. The PTA presented the honored teacher with

a gift and certificate.

South Central High School Students Pass ServSafe Test

South Central High School had six students pass the National ServSafe test. The students were in

Georgia James’ Foods II class. These students are Rosemarie Campone, Taylor Meadows, Ben

Olson, Jaclyn Parker, David Pike and Dylan Styron.

JH Rose Host Northeast CTE Meeting

Thinking Maps Sessions

Career & Technical

The Northeast Regional CTE Directors came together for their monthly meeting hosted this past month at

JH Rose High School. The staff at JH Rose were very welcoming and accommodating to the directors.

Chrislyn Bereshiem’s Culinary Arts students prepared a five course lunch which was served with a smile.

The menu consisted of: Spanikopitas, Carrot Blini with barbeque pork topped with Creole Sauce, Micro

Salad, Chicken A la King, and a 10 layer cake. Robert Puckett’s Graphic Art students designed the menu

which was displayed on every dining table. Mrs. Karen Minton’s Apparel students made aprons that were

adored with the Rose Rampant that was graphically designed by Mr. Puckett’s students. The Culinary Arts

students proudly wore the aprons during the visit. The directors left JH Rose with full bellies and a smile on

their face. Thanks to all!!

Rachel Dillon, Health Occupations

Teacher at D.H. Conley, shows how to

incorporate Thinking Maps in Health

Occupations at the Thinking Maps

training.

Career & Technical

Chrislyn Beresheim (JHR):

Club advisor for "Cooking Club" a group of students interested in learning to cook & help

the community. This group has prepared food for the Ronald McDonald House. They held

a fund raiser selling 53 cakes and raising over $300 for the Hope Lodge.

Karen Minton (JHR):

Apparel students collected clothing for the needy

Apparel students made dresses for the children of Haiti

Newest creation: Duct tape purses

Betsy McDonald (JHR):

Women for Women grant funds to provide CPR/First Aid training for Early Childhood II

students

Donors Choice grant funds for materials for Early Childhood Education

Sandy Bain and Alexis Congleton (NPHS):

National Board Certification

Judy Cox, Business teacher at J.H. Rose High

School, will be retiring in January, 2011.

She has been teaching for 38 years; however,

34.5 of those years have been in North

Carolina. Mrs. Cox started at J.H. Rose in

1985. Thank you for your dedication and hard

work all of these years!!!

Career & Technical

Standard 2: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse

Population of Students

ELEMENT A: Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students.

Developing Identifies the types of diversity within the student population

Proficient Respects the diversity within the student population

Establishes a classroom environments reflects cultural diversity

Accomplished Encourages students to be supportive of diversity

Creates a safe and orderly environment that allows students to take risks

Distinguished Creates learning opportunities which celebrates students’ diversity

Understands that human variability is normal and beneficial

ELEMENT B: Teachers embrace diversity in the school community and in the world.

Developing Identifies the types of diversity within the school community

Proficient Displays knowledge of diverse cultures, their histories, and their roles in

shaping global issues.

Accomplished Understands the influence of diversity and plans instruction appropriately

Uses a variety of materials that reflect a broad range of cultures and

interests

Distinguished Invites a variety of community members into the classroom to strengthen

diversity appreciation

ELEMENT C: Teachers treat students as individuals.

Developing Communicates districts vision and mission

Communicates the schools vision and mission

Rarely differentiates instruction

Proficient Articulates the need to treat students as individuals

Attends proactively to student differences

Creates classroom opportunities that allows the teacher to actively know

and connect with their students

Uses students interests and concerns to develop course content

Accomplished Values individual student contributions

Creates activities/lessons that provides students with choices about how to

express their learning

Distinguished Maintains a learning environment that has high expectations of every

students

Consistently differentiates student work activities

ELEMENT D: Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit of students with special needs.

Developing Identifies that students in you building have special needs

Possesses a copy of student IEP accommodations

Has an awareness of available student modifications

Has a knowledge of multiple intelligence strategies

Can identify subgroups that exist within the classroom/school

Frequently monitors student performance

Administers an interest/learning styles survey to students

Maintains student portfolios

Rarely differentiates instruction

Standard 2: Teachers Establish a Respectful Environment for a Diverse

Population of Students

Proficient Meets with student case manager (s) quarterly to seek assistance to meet

the needs of the students

Collaborates with specialists that can provide support to the special learning

needs of students

Periodically seeks assistance to meet the needs of students

Directions are given to students in a variety of ways

Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching

strategies

Differentiates student activities occasionally

Makes adjustments in the lessons based on the needs of the students

Lesson plans include differentiated plans for advanced and struggling

students

Follows the IEP accommodations of the students

Accomplished Provides collaborative learning opportunities for students based on learning

needs

Frequently uses various assessments to modify some activities

Differentiates student activities on a regular basis

Frequently acts as a resource person for peers

Distinguished Consistently differentiates lesson based on students needs

Utilizes diagnostic, formative and summative data and other available resources

to adapt instruction

Systematically differentiates lessons based on students needs

Utilizes data and other available resources to adapt instruction

Lessons are infused with technology in order to deepen student

understanding

Acts as a resource to peers and the school community

ELEMENT E: Teachers work collaboratively with the families and significant adults in the lives of

their students.

Developing Recognizes factors that can diminish or enhance involvement by parents,

guardians, and the community in schools

Distributes communications to parents

Forwards all school related communications

Establishes a class website

Identifies obstacles that prevent students from being successful

Participates in student‐led conferences

Proficient Maintains a communication log

Forwards all school related communications

Maintains a classroom website with current

assignments/projects/announcements

Maintains a communication log

Teacher advocates for school community

Establishes a website

Accomplished Maintains a classroom website/class newsletter

Identifies obstacles that prevent students from being successful

Documents responsiveness to parent needs via the communication log

Makes appropriate referrals to available resources

Frequently attends events that are hosted in the school community

Distinguished Documents responsiveness to parent needs via the communication log

Makes appropriate referrals to available resources

Advocates for school community

Seeks grant opportunities in order to provide students with needed

Routinely does home visits as needed

Behavior Reflections

Reasons for

My Behavior

Name

Date

Consequences of

My Behavior

Description of

My Behavior

How do I feel?

How has my behavior affected

others?

Other Consequence (s)

Plan for Improvement

Student

Teacher

Parent

Developed by Laura Candler ~ Teaching Resources Website ~ www.lauracandler.com

Career & Technical

The Health Sciences Academy is currently recruiting 8th-10th graders that are interested in health

careers. We have completed approximately ½ of the middle school recruitments. Applications are

available through your counselors in the 8th grade and Health Occupations teacher or CDCs in the high

schools. Applications can also be found on our website. The due date for 8th grade applicants is

December 10, 2010. Applicants that are in the 9th and 10th grade must turn in their applications by

January 7, 2010.

If you are aware of any volunteer opportunities that our students can participate in, please contact us

and let us know. We are always trying to assist our students in finding new places to volunteer. They

can volunteer at service programs, not for a profit entity. If you have anything going on during the

holidays, and you are aware of a volunteer need, please contact us!

We have scheduled the breakfast and end of the year programs for our students:

Other important dates for the spring include:

8th grade Career Fair - Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Junior Job Shadowing – Wednesday, March 16, 2011

PCMH Internship Applications are due – Friday, March 25, 2011

If you have any questions regarding the Academy, please call 252.830.5042.

Breakfast End of Year Reception

Ayden-Grifton Feb 8, 2011 May 9, 2011

D.H. Conley Feb 4, 2011 May 12, 2011

Farmville Central Feb 14, 2011 May 24, 2011

J.H. Rose Feb 16, 2011 May 11, 2011

North Pitt Feb 9, 2011 May 16, 2011

South Central Feb 15, 2011 May 10, 2011

Career & Technical

Attention Trade & Industrial Teachers!!!!!! Please order construction supplies, etc. from Lowes on

10th Street. You will need to get a quote from David Bradley . Contact information is listed below:

Lowes Home Improvement

3840 East 10th Street

Greenville, NC 27858

Phone: 252-754-6668 Fax: 252-754-6643

Middle school teachers are planning and collaborating to implement a Career

Quest in the Spring. More information will be forthcoming!!

CDC/SPC Meeting—January 28, 2011

Department Chair Meeting— January 5, 2011

Thinking Maps Training—Group B December 9, 8:30-11:30 T & I and CDC/

SPC’s Only –Community Schools

Thinking Maps Training—Group B December 9, 12:30-3:30 FACS Teachers

Only-Community Schools

The next Thinking Maps Workshop for Group A is:

February 10, 2011 8:30-11:30 Business Teachers Only

12:30-3:30 Health Occupations & Middle School Teachers Only

Both held at Community Schools

If you have anything you would like to include in a future

newsletter, please contact

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Daily Mileage Forms are due on a monthly basis!!!

When requesting reimbursements, please fill out an expense reimbursement

form along with attached receipts/documentation needed when requesting

reimbursement for hotels rooms, air fare, and other expenses. The form

must have your principal signature.

Thinking Maps

Group B