April 23, 2021

Administrative Professionals' Day - A Note from the Superintendent!

"I want to personally thank you for all of your hard work! It hasn't been an easy year, but you have persevered in the face of many challenges. Today is your day so let's celebrate!"

Fun Fact - History of Administrative Professionals Day/Week:

Three people led the effort to create Administrative Professionals Day/Week: Mary Barrett, a past president of the National Secretaries Association – now called the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP); C. King Woodbridge, president of Dictaphone Corporation; and Harry F. Klemfuss, public relations account executive at Young & Rubicam.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer proclaimed the first observance of National Secretaries Week as June 1-7, 1952. Wednesday, June 4, 1952, was designated the first National Secretaries Day. In 1955, the National Secretaries Association changed the dates to the current celebration during the last full week of April. The name of the observance was changed to Professional Secretaries Day/Week in 1981 when the National Secretaries Association became Professional Secretaries International (PSI).

In 1998, PSI changed the organization’s name to the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and the name of the occasion was changed again in 2000 when the IAAP designated the holiday as Administrative Professionals Day/Week. The name change reflects the changing job titles and expanding responsibilities of today’s administrative workforce.

Congratulations to our Graduates of Distinction and our Honor Graduates!

Graduates of Distinction: This program recognizes student accomplishments in five categories: academic achievement, attendance, citizenship, community service, and participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. Students must accumulate points in each of the five areas. Congratulations to the following students:

Galileo Graduate of Distinction Students

Ainsley Reece Allen, Brionna Belinda Chappell, Lucy Evelyn Cross, Zachary Aubrey Crumpler, Emily Paula Ebalo, Zoie Janai Eliacin, Anijiah Delany Ferrell,

Seraiye Keye Johnson, Emily Grace Larking, Vishaal Mehta, Sarah Caroline O'Daniel, Jada Micaiah Pridgen, Dylan Jefferson Shelton, Za'Khyia Sharnasia Stamps, Sydney Lynette Stone, Kacie Pierce Whitley, Caroline Stinson Woods, and Christa Biana Zakhary

GWHS Graduate of Distinction Students

Alexis Tiarra Beasley, Claudia Charlise Belk, Katie Paige Buchinsky, Ethan Henry Casteel, Daniel Douglas DeAndrea, Carol Louise Dixon, Hannah Elizabeth Dow, Jerlia' Mone't Edmunds, Micah Lamont Elmore, Antwanette Briana Fuller, William Riley Gunn, Jaiden Lemar Harris, Jamiyah Monique Harris, George Bryant Jackson, Dylan Matthew Kendrick, Edith Guadalupe Madera Yepez, J'Nya Danae' McMoore, Brooke Elise Mondul, Makiya Zhané Poke, Erin Xiaomei Pruitt, Thaniyah Jharne Saunders, Shane'ya I'yana Snipes, Ny'Asia Cyntria Stephens, Tamia Alease Stewart, Thanh Lam Truong, Shauntasia Tameia Walton, and Nicolas Kent West

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Honor Graduates: Students must have a 3.2 GPA to qualify. Congratulations to the following students:

Gaileo Honor Students

Jackson Mayhew Adcock, Ainsley Reece Allen, Markese Jayshaun Beck, Zahiyah Shadasia Bowens, Zamiyah Shaasia Bowens, Talasia Sharde Buchanan, Victor Cano Barranco, Alexia Marisol Chacon Salas, Brionna Belinda Chappell, Jeanna Marie Cook, Lucy Evelyn Cross, Zachary Aubrey Crumpler, Marya Ruth Dunning, Emily Paula Ebalo, Zoie Janai Eliacin, Anijiah Delany Ferrell, Taskyya Yvonne Virginia Ferrell, Mahogany Atlease Gattis, Shawn Dylan Hawkins, Seraiye Keye Johnson, Dillon Scott Jones, Emily Grace Larking, Sarah Caroline O'Daniel, Dylan Jacob Phelps, Jada Micaiah Pridgen, Dylan Jefferson Shelton, Za'Khyia Sharnasia Stamps, Sydney Lynette Stone, Walter Thomas Thompson, Gabriel Tan Tucker, Kacie Pierce Whitley, Caroline Stinson Woods, and Christa Biana Zakhary

GWHS Honor Students
TyAsia Monā Barley, J'Niah Vonneka Barton, Aaron Lamar Beard, Alexis Tiarra Beasley, Claudia Charlise Belk, Katie Paige Buchinsky, Areon Sanai Burton,

Takayla Danika Carter, Ethan Henry Casteel, Akierra Amari Childress, Daniel Douglas DeAndrea, Carol Louise Dixon, Hannah Elizabeth Dow, Janell Elizabeth Easterling, Jerlia Mone't Edmunds, Micah Lamont Elmore, Patricia Ann Mays Farmer, Kamia Deshay Fitzgerald, Patrick Dwight Fitzgerald, Antwanette Briana Fuller, Ethan Taylor Goldean, William Riley Gunn, Jaylon Deshaun Hairston, Jaiden Lemar Harris, Jamiyah Monique Harris, Tamyia Nicole Harris, Jessica Hernandez Cisneros, Zamaya Nicole Hubbard, George Bryant Jackson, Amber Nicole Johnson, Garrett French Jones, Dylan Matthew Kendrick, Aaliy Michelle Lopez, Edith Guadalupe Madera Yepez, Aniya Martin, Deion Latrell Martin, Jaylen Anthony Martin, My'Kerrah Jo'Neisha Ashaunta McCray, J'Nya Dana McMoore, Brooke Elise Mondul, Esdras Makonnen Nesanet, Dan Tri Nguyen, Makiya Zhané Poke, Isaiah Ray Pritchett, Erin Xiaomei Pruitt, Thaniyah Jharne Saunders, Shane'ya I'yana Snipes, Teqariana Monique Stamps, Jekayla Ashanti Stephens, Ny'Asia Cyntria Stephens, Tamia Alease Stewart, Courtney Nicole

Taylor, Thanh Lam Tran Truong, Marven Jake Vargas-Castan, Brittney Nicole Walters, Shauntasia Tameia Walton, Nicolas Kent West, Angelina Delores Mae White, Zhahiem Sentell Witcher, Aimee Marie Wooten, and Robert McKinnley Younger

DPS Education Foundation Receives $10,000 Gene Haas Foundation Grant!

The DPS Education Foundation (DPSEF) received a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to administer college scholarships of up to $9,000 each ($3,000 per academic year for 3 years, dependent on financial aid eligibility) for the 2021 - 2022 academic year. The scholarships will be given yearly to students currently enrolled in or will be enrolling in a machining-based program at Danville Community College (DCC) and who graduated from Danville Public Schools. The award may be used for tuition, books, and tools after any federal and state financial aid has been applied, if eligible. These funds may be used for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. #PartnershipsMatter

DPS Education Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from JTMM!

Thank you to the JT Minnie Maude Charitable Trust (JTMM) for a $5,000 grant to allow 125 students to attend Camp Invention: Elevate free of charge. This will allow students to have an opportunity to collaborate with other students, problem solve, and become a confident entrepreneur as they participate in hands-on STEM experiments.

The actual cost to attend the week-long event is $225 per participant; however, Danville Public Schools will contribute $185 per participant, leaving a balance of $40. This grant will cover the $40 balance and remove barriers for students who would like to participate but lack the financial resources to do so.

Their support will help remove barriers so that all children have equal access to quality education! #PartnershipsMatter

Bonner Introduces New Digital Communication Tool!

Check our Bonner's new newsletter that was presented to students this week. Bonner is excited to provide this digital communication tool for it's school community!

50 Credit Milestone Reached at W.W. Moore!

The students attending the W.W. Moore, Jr. Juvenile Detention Education Program have been actively engaged in pursuing certificates this school year. We are proud of their dedication and eagerness to obtain these certificates, and to date, students have earned 50 CTE credentials. This is an amazing accomplishment! Each certificate earned requires hours of learning in the specific subject with a culmination of a final exam. Even so, they have shown a desire to complete the courses and continue to earn as many certificates as possible. The students have earned certificates in the following areas: ServSafe, OSHA Construction, OSHA Automotive, OSHA General, OSHA Manufacturing, OSHA Agriculture, OSHA Healthcare, OSHA Cosmetology, CareerSafe Interview Skills Training, CareerSafe Communication Skills Training, CareerSafe Human Resource Management Training, and CareerSafe Time Management Training. Congratulations to our students!

Photo (L to R): W.W. Moore Staff - Kimberly Toothman, Kevin Barbour, Kimberly Yeaman, Chris Gee, Johnny Cressell, Mitzi Gibson, Rick Wieringo, and Lucas Tressler

Bonner Hosts Virtual Career Day Expo!

Kendo Introduced at Galileo!

Last week, Galileo's 9th grade P.E. classes had an international experience in physical education as students were introduced to the Japanese martial art of Kendo (translated as "the way of the sword"). Students were given a historical overview of the discipline, a walk-through of the formal etiquette, and were put through the paces of the basic stances and footwork.

In Japan, Kendo is a common martial art found in schools starting at the elementary level. At the junior high school level, students are required to study a martial arts discipline, with Kendo and Judo being the most common for male students. (Kendo ranks highly for female students as well, along with Kyudo, Japanese archery.)

Galileo teacher Mr. Weyler is a 4th degree black belt (yondan) in the form with over twenty years of experience.

More Kendo training

Medicare 101 Zoom Meeting Scheduled

Whether you are turning 65, over 65 and on group insurance, or making plans, this presentation will give you an overview of Medicare, what it covers, when to enroll, how to avoid penalties, and how retirement benefits coordinate. OneDigital will also discuss individual plans for those exploring options for other types of health coverage.

MEDICARE 101 Tuesday, April 27, 2021 ~ 4:30 p.m

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Galileo's Theatre Guild Headed to State!

Congratulations to Galileo’s Theatre Guild! They are Region Champions! They will head to the state championships in May!! Way to go Falcons!!!

Congratulations to the very talented Cast: Iyania Corbett, Heidi Cross, Lucy Cross, I'Shia Poteat, Aranza Ramirez Leon, Taisiana Smith, Anna Timm, and Anna Tucker

Director: Mr. Weyler

Coffee with the Counselor at Schoolfield!
Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services (DPCS) Child and Family Clinician, Erin Motley, and Willistine Lockhart, Schoolfield Guidance Counselor, engaged Schoolfield teachers with coffee and conversation about the specific services offered to support mental wellness for our Schoolfield families. As a result, Ms. Motley is already scheduled to provide intake services for children and parents. #PartnershipsMatter

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for Saturday!

Do you or someone you know have unused medications sitting around? If the answer is yes, come join the DEA Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 24, 2021! Medications will be collected and taken by law enforcement to be incinerated after the event; there is no need to remove medications from their original packaging. This is a free event for anyone who would like to participate.

Please note that they cannot accept liquids, needles (including Epipens), or aerosols (such as inhalers).

If you are unable to attend the event, visit one of the permanent medication drop-boxes! The drop-boxes are located at Danville Police Department, Commonwealth Pharmacy of the River City, Commonwealth Pharmacy (Chatham), and the Town of Hurt Police Department.

Recycled Water Bottles Transformed at Forest Hills and Woodrow!

The ELs at Forest Hills & Woodrow participated in an Earth Day experiment by creating lava lamps out of recycled water bottles! The students had a lesson on Earth Day and the importance of taking care of the planet.

They also learned why it's important to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Pictured here are 4th and 5th graders from Forest Hills.

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!