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Daily Announcements 2012 Calendar Changes The Craig County School Board revised the SY 2011-2012 calendar at their April 17th meeting. The following adjustments were made: June 5 and June 6 - High School Exams and Early Dismissal at 12:30 PM June 6 - Last day of school for students June 7 - Teacher Workday, all grades due Graduation will still be on Saturday, June 9. The SOL testing window will begin on May 14, 2012. McCleary Elementary School Awards Ceremonies CCHS Auditorium Friday, June 1: Kindergarten Graduation - 9:00 AM Monday, June 4 8:45 AM - First Grade 9:30 AM - Second Grade 10:15 AM - Third Grade 1:00 PM - Fourth Grade Tuesday, June 5: Fifth Grade Graduation - 9:00 AM Summer School Dates for 2012 Session 1: Reading Grades K-5, 6-8 June 25- July 11 (no school on July 4,5, or 6) 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Session 2: Math Grades 5-8 July 12 - July 25 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CCPS Working Budget School Board Approved 3.27.12 for SY 2012-13 2012-13 Preliminary Working Budget Website - 3.27.12.pdf 2012 Competence to Excellence Award Recipient McCleary Elementary School McCleary Elementary School receives the Virginia Board of Education Competence to Excellence Award. McCleary Elementary was one of 171 schools that "met all state and federal benchmarks for at least two consecutive years and made progress toward the goals of the governor and the board." Congratulations to the staff and students of McCleary Elementary for receiving this outstanding award. Refer to http://www.doe.virginia.gov/news/news_releases/2012/jan05.shtml for additional information. From Ron Gordon, Superintendent February/March, 2012 Greetings: As spring quickly approaches, we have many wonderful activities taking place in Craig County Public Schools. McCleary Elementary School has been recognized by Governor Bob McDonnell for a �gCompetence to Excellence Award.�h McCleary Elementary School met all academic requirements as established by the state and federal government for the past two years. I send my hearty congratulations to faculty, staff, parents, administration, and students for this achievement. A great job by all! Thank you! The Craig County School Board heard from principals and department heads on budget request for the 2013 Budget. The School Board is planning several joint meetings with the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator, as we plan the budget for the Fiscal Year 2013. On March 6 at 6:00 pm will be the first joint meeting and it will be held in the Media Center in the high/middle school. Other dates of importance are: March 13 6:30 pm Public Hearing on Budget Location: CCHS Auditorium March 27 6:30 pm Public Hearing on Budget Location: CCHS Auditorium March 29 6:00 pm Budget work session with Board of Supervisors Budget presented to Board of Supervisors Location: Craig County Courthouse April 5 7:00 pm Joint meeting with Board of Supervisors Location: Craig County Courthouse April 19 5:00 pm Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance on Tax Rate May 3 5:00 pm Budget approved by Board of Supervisors Spring Break is set for April 6 ? April 13. Barring any dramatic weather changes, we should look forward to having a very nice spring break. The schools are very busy preparing for spring testing. This year students will also be experiencing the new online trial test for writing. All Virginia school districts are required to participate in the field test in writing, as we prepare students for the new edition of the next year's writing test which will require keyboarding skills. I would like to say thank you to the staff for all you do for the children of Craig County Public Schools. Best wishes for success the remainder of the school year. Ronnie Gordon Public Information PowerSchool "ParentPortal" for SY 2011-2012 For SY 2011-2012, CCPS is making available the PowerSchool ParentPortal functionality. ParentPortal is a tool that is integrated into the PowerSchool Student Information System. It provides parents of students in grades 3-12 access to real-time information including attendance, grades, and school bulletins. Parents will be provided with logins to view their children's current grades and attendance. To obtain a private login, parents are required to stop by the CCHS/MS and/or McCleary school office in person. To assist parents, a web-based tutorial is available for training purposes. On the CCPS website, navigate to CCPS Schools, CCPS High School/Middle School OR McCleary Elementary School and find it above the *ParentPortal* link. SchoolMessenger Rapid Notification System Update 2011-2012 CCPS will continue to use the *SchoolMessenger* *Rapid Notification System* to notify parents and/or guardians of our students of any changes in the school day, or other appropriate announcements. All changes in the school day are also posted on the Craig County Public School website, www.craig.k12.va.us, and updated as required. If changes to contact telephone number are needed for the *SchoolMessenger* notification calls, inform your school secretary of the new number. As an additional notification option, to receive a text message from *SchoolMessenger, send a text message to 68453, and text the word “Yes” or “Opt In” or “Subscribe” (no quotes). Any fees or charges are based on your wireless carrier plan. For more information, go to www.schoolmessenger.com/tm. The Craig County Public School Division does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in employment or provisions of service.* Website updated on 5/14/12 at 11:45 AM. (agm) CCPS School Board NOTE: All CCPS School Board meetings for 2012 will be held at 6:30 PM in the Craig County High School Auditorium, usually on the second Tuesday of the month. Attached is a listing of the 2012 scheduled School Board Meetings approved at the 12/20/11 meeting. (Meeting time revised on 1/10/12.) 2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES Rev. 1.10.12.pdf Information concerning the CCPS Wellness Center is available under Parent Information and also CCPS Schools. Links will provide the monthly calendars as well as the Parent Consent Form. Vaccination Information Parents are reminded that their school-age children are required to have periodic required vaccinations. The Craig County Health Department will reserve appointments, please call for available times and upcoming clinics. Craig County Health Department (540) 864-5136 Refer to the news release attachment of August 13, 2010 from the Virginia Department of Health concerning vaccinations. Vaccinations 8.17.10.pdf The Craig County School Board meetings generally occur the second Tuesday of the month, at 6:30 PM in the CCHS auditorium. Attached is a list of the School Board Meeting Dates for 2012, revised at the 1/10/12 School Board Meeting. The Craig County School Board Policy Manual is found on the website in the link to Craig County Public Information in the upper menu bar. 2012 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING DATES Rev. 1.10.12.pdf The Virginia Department of Education provides information concerning the accreditation of the Craig County Public Schools. For specific information, click on the CCPS Report Cards link in the upper bar under the General Information area.		Upcoming Events Thursday, May 17 SOL Testing Elementary Social Studies- Grade 3 History and Grade 4 Va. Studies Friday, May 18 SOL Testing Grade 8 Science Monday, May 21 SOL Testing Elementary Reading - Grades 3, 4, and 5 Tuesday, May 22 SOL Testing Grade 3 Reading - Part 2 and Grade 8 Reading Wednesday, May 23 SOL Testing Grade 11 Reading and Grade 7 History Thursday, May 17, 2012 View Monthly Calendar McCleary Elementary School Please visit our new Guidance Group Page: McCleary Guidance Office Information Craig County High School Click on the link to Virginia High School League Athletic Calendar for Craig County High School CCHS Exam Policy The following policy was approved by the School Board at the August 17, 2010 meeting, concerning high school exams. "All students at Craig County High School (6-12) will be required to take an End-of-Course/final exam or participate in a culminating activity. The End-of-Course exam or culminating activity will be given on Exam Days set by the school board. Exams will be 15% of a high school student's final grade and 10% of a middle school student's final grade. All students must participate in final exams or culminating activities." Weather Today, 5/17/2012 High: 68 Low: 52 Partly sunny 14% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow, 5/18/2012 High: 71 Low: 52 Partly sunny 14% chance of precipitation.

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