For Immediate Release:
These latest announcements from the Bath area on the north side of the Pamlico River, via the Beaufort County School System, reminds us that schools are a focal point of activity.
Project May Cause Changes to Campus for Summer
Northeast Elementary School Drainage Project Begins
The Northeast Elementary School campus will be busy with activity thissummer - and work has already begun. A much needed and anticipated drainage project wasrecently approved to alleviate water issues around the main building of the school. The school district anticipates completion of the project thissummer prior to studentsreturning in the fall.
If parents, guardians or the general public need to visit the main campus, please use caution as you are entering or leaving the parking areas of the school. The district advises all individualsto stay away from the construction areas and to utilize the designated areasfor entering and exiting the school through the primary main entrance or the alternate entrance when needed through the school bus parking lot.
The drainage project is designed to alleviate problems caused by both surface water and below ground water. Areas around the school are being re‐graded to allow surface water to flow more quickly away from the building. Lowering the level of the soil around the school also helpslower the level of the ground water. Lowering the ground water around the perimeter is essential to prevent water from infiltrating into the school through the outside walls. Underground pipes are being installed to intercept ground water and drain it away from the building into drainage ditches at the front of the school.
Northeast Students Recognized in Duke Tip Program
Aleah Brinn and Kody Jefferson: Above.
Two Northeast Students, Aleah Brinn and Kody Jefferson, were recognized on Tuesday, May 1st at ECU based on their performance on the SAT as part of the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Only the top 36% of participating students are invited to attend the North Carolina State Recognition Program, which was an opportunity for families to celebrate the students' outstanding academic performance. Aleah is the daughter of John and Kathy Brinn and is the son of Kenny Wayne and Bridgette Jefferson.
Northside students become third grade teachers
by Sarah Jackson (Northside Student)
On Wednesday, May 16th, Northside's Algebra 2 class read their very own, homemade math books to the third graders at Bath Elementary School. Each Northside student created their own imaginative storybook that covered several math topics that the third graders have been studying in preparation of their upcoming EOG's (End of Grade Tests). Math came to life as Northside students related topics such as multiplying, dividing, temperature, and chances of events to real life stories and events. From eating pizza and going to the zoo, to selling cupcakes and going duck hunting, Northside students helped Bath's third graders relate math to everyday situations.
Upon arriving at Bath Elementary, you could feel the excitement and eagerness of the Northside students to begin reading to the third graders. Northside's students split up into several groups and rotated with the third grade groups to share their story with as many third graders as they possibly could. After a quick ninety minutes at Bath, it was time to leave. The third graders were very appreciative and said "thank you" once the reading was over.
The Northside students enjoyed the experience as well. Northside student, Marla Waters, said, "The kids were really interested in the books and were very attentive with answering the math questions." Melissa Cutler commented, "It was great seeing them light up when they got a question right from the stories we created." "The third graders at Bath Elementary were very excited and enthusiastic about us reading our books to them. I'm positive they'll make all 3's and 4's on their EOG's!" said Faith Hudnell with great confidence.
The Northside participants of the read-in are as follows: Savannah Bunn, Melissa Burgos, Adam Carawan, Jessica Cleary, Jacob Credle, Allen Cuthrell, Melissa Cutler, Krista Elzy, Darren Harris, Tiana Harris, Faith Hudnell, Sarah Jackson, Jay Jewel, Holly Keech, Danielle Oliver, Aldo Plasencia, Cassidy Ploch, Jennifer Quidley, Hope Robinson, Rene Russell, Amy Soto, Valerie Tunnel, Victoria Wallace, Emily Waters, and Marla Waters.
This whole experience was a great learning opportunity for both the third graders at Bath Elementary and Northside's students.
Call/email if you have questions.
Sarah Hodges
Public Information Officer
Beaufort County Schools
252.946.6593 office
252.402.5834 cell
shodges@beaufort.k12.nc.us e-mailoto)
