Yesterday, Mr. Larry Thornton & the Why Not Win Institute team made a special presentation to students in grades 6-12 at the LaFayette HS auditorium. Thornton is a CEO, entrepreneur, published author & talented artist. He inspired students with strategies for success for their future goals. Use the link to see the WTVM story: https://www.wtvm.com/video/2024/10/24/larry-thornton-inspires-lafayette-high-students-with-success-strategies/
Join our team: the CCSD is advertising a vacancy for a certified special education teacher with a $3,000 incremental sign-on bonus for joining our team. Please use the employment link to apply on Hire True on our district website. https://www.chambersk12.org/
We are sharing two surveys today to gauge awareness about the Operation Wipeout Campaign with our families and community stakeholders to gain feedback for next steps to eliminate cervical cancer in Chambers County. #1) is the community awareness survey for parents & stakeholders:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M6cS3wrmVgEE5mdmSM7PyZavkpEhTvNE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104042957578736719815&rtpof=true&sd=true
#2) is the school awareness survey for students:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FkxtEFdVz_Q0FlVuAi7rRw6o_9MkRlyK/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104042957578736719815&rtpof=true&sd=true
This week the CCSD team enjoyed their visit to Auburn University on Wednesday for the AU College of Education (Fall) Teacher Recruitment Fair. We were able to meet several new teacher candidates and interviewed more than a dozen AU students that will be graduating mid year.
Students & staff, join us on Thursday, Oct. 10th to celebrate World Mental Health Day, by wearing your favorite green shirt or top with your uniform bottoms to show to show your support for mental health awareness. Green is a healthy symbol for optimism, energy, & fresh starts.
The National Fire Protection Association has announced this year's theme for Fire Prevention Week October 6-12: "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you! The goal of this year's campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.
CCSD High Schools will support our seniors with submitting applications to colleges nationwide as this is free college application week for Alabama. Seniors can apply to colleges & universities from October 7-11th. Let's encourage our seniors taking next steps in their promising futures. Use the link to see the list of schools participating: https://www.al.com/educationlab/2024/10/free-college-application-week-2024-which-schools-waive-admission-fees-how-to-apply.html
Happy Friday all! The Inspire Academy Greenpower Racing Team will host the KIA 400 on Saturday, October 5th. The first race begins at 9 am CST. This marks the first race for the 24-25 Greenpower USA Racing Season. Please support our race team! https://www.greenpowerusa.net/
Due to an abundance of caution, the CCSD will release students on Thursday, Sept. 26th at 12 noon local time for schools. Friday, Sept. 27th will be an E-Learning Day for all students & staff working from home. This decision was made as a safety precaution. Stay weather aware.
Good afternoon CCSD parents, students and staff,
We are monitoring the weather & the impact on Chambers County. Please know that we will wait to make a final decision when we have a better understanding of the timing and forecast for our area. Please stay weather aware.
The CCSD is thankful for our sponsors & partners in education who have supported students & staff with their commitments for the 2024-25 school year. Please patronize our partners in this link. https://www.chambersk12.org/o/ccsd/page/24-25-partners-in-education-sponsors
The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.
School attendance starts with small steps, such as arriving on time. Many important learning opportunities for students occur in the morning when they participate in valuable learning activities. This reminder is to be present everyday for future success! #attendancematters
The CCSD is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. It is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15th. The 30-day period was set by President Reagan in 1988 & enacted into law. Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the cultures, histories and contributions of Hispanics & Latino Americans to America. This year’s theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” La frase encaja perfectamente con el tema de este año del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: "Pioneros del Cambio: Moldeando el Futuro Juntos."
Sharing this safety update this afternoon from the Chambers County School District:
Please use the link below to watch the video from Superintendent Chambley.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XWUB7lBAPLLQYrZXk82KAEOqk8O1_NPH/view
The CCSD & Kelley Education will host two Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fairs with one on Thurs, Sept 19th from 9-12 CST at the BOE in LaFayette & the other at Bob Harding Shawmut PD room (in the gym) on Friday, Sept 20th from 9 - 12 EST. Please help share this opportunity.
Patriot Day set for Wed, Sept 11th. All students & staff are encouraged to wear their red, white & blue in memory of the lives lost in the Sept 11th attacks in 2001. Patriot Day is observed as a National Day of Remembrance in the USA. Help us honor the victims & heroes from 9/11.
Chambers County School District FY 25' Annual Evaluation of the Content and Effectiveness of the LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy
(Required for LEAs with Title I Schools)
What the law requires:
The LEA must (1) conduct with parents an annual evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy in improving the academic quality of Title I schools, including identifying barriers to greater participation by parents in authorized activities; and (2) use the findings to design more effective strategies and revise the policy.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetBPH27cP4OQZnSeiufWkaWkiJJqpKpymnYfjcnnD5MrJtfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
PowerPoint Presentation: https://5il.co/2vp19
The CCSD is thrilled to receive a generous donation from Hyundai Transys Georgia Powertrain Inc. as a new Gold Level partner in education for the 2024-25 school year. The $2,500. will be used for professional development & to support career technical programs at Inspire Academy.
The Chambers County School District is sharing current vacancies for certified teaching needs and classified support staff openings. Please use the employment opportunities link on the district website home page address to apply at https://www.chambersk12.org/#0
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