December 13, 2019

Stained Glass Project at Westwood!

Mary Edwards-Stallings' 7th grade math class at Westwood is studying slope and plotting lines. Her class just completed a “Stained Glass” project that assists in learning!

Noblis Makes Donation to NJROTC's Cyber Patriot Team!

Noblis presented a $5,000 check to GW’s NJROTC Cyber Patriot Team on Friday, Dec. 6th. In addition to the financial support, Noblis also donated equipment such as monitors and iPads. The donation will help provide the team with the opportunity to establish permanent cyber-training labs.

Cyber Patriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cyber security and other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future.

At the core of the program is the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition, the nation’s largest cyber defense competition that puts high school and middle school students in charge of securing virtual networks.

Located in the Tobacco Warehouse District, Noblis is an independent, nonprofit organization with a proud tradition of serving federal clients objectively and with the highest caliber of scientific and technical excellence. Their work makes an impact on the civil, defense, and intelligence missions that ensure our nation’s vitality and security.

In the check presentation photo, you will see team members as well as Master Chief Daryl Green (left), Bill Franklin (Back), the site manager for Noblis, and Joyce Culley (right), the Director of CTE. Make sure to catch the WSET story.

#partnershipsmatter

Meet Danville Adult Education's Two Newest GED Graduates!

Meet Danville Adult Education's two newest GED Graduates Cody Owen and Jacob Walker. Cody took his last test Friday and moved to Florida on Saturday to begin a job in machining.

Jacob's goal is to join the armed forces. Hopefully, he will come back and let us help him prepare for the ASVAB test. We are very proud of these GED Graduates and wish them good luck in their next step.

If you would like to see your picture here as an ACEC Graduate, call Mary Dumont at 434.799.6471. We are here to help you achieve your goals.

Danville City Adult Education Program Offers:

Morning Classes

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

Afternoon Classes

Monday-Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm

English Language Learning

Monday-Thursday 8:30am-10:30am

GWHS Gets Love and Support From Around the World!

Last year, Kristen Baggerly (Science teacher at GWHS), taught in West Africa at Dakar Academy (a missionary high school) in Senegal. She still keeps in touch with a few friends there and has been telling them all about GWHS and the students.

In talking and sharing with some former students about finals coming up, Ms. Baggerly expressed how our GW students are always in need of love and support, especially during testing! So....some of the students at the Dakar Academy decided to make a little video for OUR STUDENTS!!! Wishing them good luck on finals and letting them know they are cared for.

Here is the link to the video.

In case you or your students didn't know - you are loved and supported all around the world! Thank you GWHS staff for all your hard work and dedication! We can make it!

Decorating the Trees for a Cause 2019!

On this week's Chalk Talk, we head over to the IALR for their annual Decorating the Trees for a Cause Open House. Cori Sowers gives us an up-close look at the district's S.T.E.A.M. themed tree! Ornaments were done by our very own students!

Brann, Huerta, and Walton Receive Certificates!

Amazon Web Services Inc. (AWS), Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, and Danville Community College collaborated to offer a two-day Fusion Splicing Certificate Course on the fundamentals of fusion splicing fiber optic cable. Fusion splicing is the joining of two optical fibers to create a continuous light path, carrying data to technologies such as phones, the Internet, and TV. Marcos Huerta, Robert Walton, students in GW's Automotive Technology program, and Scott Brann, Instructor, attended the course, received a certificate of training, and participated in graduation ceremony and reception.

L to R: Marcos Huerta, Scott Brann, Robert Walton, and Joyce Culley, Director of CTE.

Another Student Earns GED!

Zachary Alverson is the Adult & Career Education Center's newest GED Graduate. Zachary has already enlisted in the armed services and has passed his ASVAB exam. We have enjoyed working with Zachary and thank him for the service he will give to our country.

A GED Diploma would make a wonderful stocking stuffer. If you would like a gift that keeps giving, call Mary Dumont at 434.799.6471.

Tech Palooza 2020

All school districts and educators are invited to this FREE event hosted by Danville Public Schools.

Governor Northam Unveils Tuition-Free Community College Program for Low- and Middle-Income Students!

Proposed budget includes $145 million for Governor’s signature ‘Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back’ initiative. For more info, check out the Governor's press release on Dec. 12, 2019.

Members of MISS, INC Mentorship Girls Program at Schoolfield Collects Items for Nursing Home!

MISS, INC. Mentorship Girls Program at Schoolfield Elementary collected and distributed personal items, blankets, goodies bags etc. to Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on 11/22/19 as community service projects giving back to our community. The nursing home had over 300 residents and 8 sections. Students were able to give items to all residents and leave some for another day. They also had the pleasure of celebrating a 100th birthday with Kay Dodson who is a resident of the nursing home. They sang Christmas Carols and smiled with all the residents.

We would like to give a big thanks to Mrs. Theresa Hawker, Activity Coordinator at Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, for allowing us to celebrate this special moment with them. We would also like to thank Schoolfield staff, family, and friends for all their support that made this event a success for girls of the MISS, INC. Mentorship Program.

MISS, INC Mentorship Girls Program:

Ms. Jasmine Brown, CEO

Ms. Debra Pyles - Program Coordinator

MISS Girls - Trinity Weeks, Serenity Weeks, Madison Hall, Nyla McClinton, Karmella Smith, Adrianyona Davis, Jazmine Poole, Tamariona Thomas, Deziyah Wade, Kloe Marshall, Zyreonna Thompson, Maleah Wagstaff, and Jazmyn Adkins

HR Celebrates New Employees!

The DPS HR Department hosted a New Employee End of 1st Semester Thank You party this week. You will see some young faces in the crowd - HR starts recruiting future teachers early at DPS!