For coverage information contact Tiffany Woods, Director of Public Relations for Roanoke City Public Schools, at tdwoods@rcps.info or 540.853.2905.

 

 

 

 

EVENT: Living Museum to Honor Black History

SCHOOL: Lincoln Terrace Elementary

TIME: 9a.m. – 1 p.m.

DETAILS: Lincoln Terrace Elementary students will be presenting displays and creative projects representing a famous person in celebration of Black History Month. Each grade level will present a variety of Black History performances which include singing, poetry, and skits. An award will be presented to the best performance at 1 p.m.

EVENT:  “Why Our Black is Beautiful”-Black History Month Celebration

SCHOOL:  Noel C. Taylor

TIME: February 17, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

DETAILS:  Noel C. Taylor students will be celebrating their 4^th Annual Black History Month Program by performing “Why My Black is Beautiful,” featuring essays, poetry readings, a rap performance and a fashion show. Free dinner sponsored by several local businesses will also be included.

 

EVENT:  Foundation for Roanoke Valley Awards 20 Grants to RCPS Teachers to Help with Instruction

DETAILS:  The Foundation for Roanoke Valley has generously given nearly $5000 in grants to teachers in RCPS, helping to provide new textbooks, teaching materials, and financial backing of various reading readiness and creative learning projects for students. This was the first year of the “Grants 4 Teachers” program and the Foundation of Roanoke Valley awarded 20 grants to RCPS teachers. Below is a list of all the recipients:

-          Laura Augustin, Jeri Barger, Marlene Dooley, Amy Duffy, Megan Lawson, and Laura Totty (Monterey)

-          Leigh Anne Brewster (Garden City)

-          Stephanie Doyle (Breckinridge)

-          Andrea Greene (RAMS)

-          Michelle Hallman (Hurt Park)

-          Cheryl Hambrick and Amy Tlockowski (Madison)

-          Cara Kenney and Teresa Sutherland (Fairview)

-          Laurie Matko and Jude Prashaw (Fallon Park)

-          Eileen McCaul (Westside)

-          Leslie Rueff (Jackson)

-          Keith Thomas (Highland Park)

-          Jasmin Venable (Preston Park)

 

Highland Park teacher Keith Thomas used his grant to purchase easy-to-use reading technology for students in Pre-K through Grade 3. 

 

EVENT:  Black History Month Dedication of the MLK Memorial

SCHOOL:  RAMS

TIME:  1:00 p.m.

EVENT: Noel C. Taylor Blood Drive

SCHOOL: Noel C. Taylor

TIME: February 19, 2011, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

DETAILS:  Noel C. Taylor and the American Red Cross are partnering with Step Into my Life Youth Outreach to sponsor a blood drive. The blood drive will be held in the school gymnasium. Appointments are recommended but the drive is open to all.

 

 

EVENT:  Students to Perform in Black History Month Program

SCHOOL: Fishburn Park Elementary

TIME: 1:00 p.m.

DETAILS:  Students at Fishburn Park will be performing in their annual Black History Month Program-activities include music, poetry readings, drums, folktales and more!

 

EVENT:  RCPS Division-Wide Spelling Bee

SCHOOL: Addison Middle

TIME: 10:00 a.m.

DETAILS:  Individual spelling bee champions from RCPS schools will compete in the District-Wide Spelling Bee competition at Lucy Addison. The winner will advance to the regional competition.  Snow date is scheduled for March 2, 2011.

 

 

 

EVENT:  RCPS City-Wide Science Fair

SCHOOL: Addison Middle

TIME: 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.

DETAILS:  The RCPS City-Wide Science Fair will begin at 4:00 p.m. for an Open House with an awards presentation to follow at 5:30 p.m. Snow date is scheduled for March 3, 2011.

 

EVENT: Step Afrika Black History Month Celebration

SCHOOL: Addison Middle

TIME: 2:30-3:30 p.m.

DETAILS: Step Afrika, the world’s only professional team dedicated entirely to the tradition of stepping will be performing at Lucy Addison. Step Afrika will also be performing at the Jefferson Center.  

 

EVENT: Roanoke Career and Technical Education (ROTEC) Hosts Extravaganza and Fundraiser With President of Martinsville Speedway

SCHOOL/LOCATION: Patrick Henry/Jefferson Center  

TIME: March 10, 2011

DETAILS: ROTEC will be hosting a fundraiser and extravaganza to showcase their programs and raise support for the Career and Technical Education program. The event will be held at the Jefferson Center beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will feature student exhibits, a silent auction, and a dinner gala. The keynote speaker is the President of Martinsville Speedway, Clay Campbell. Tickets are $50 per person and businesses are encouraged to sponsor on a gold, silver, or bronze level of donation.

 

 

 

EVENT: Westside Teacher Named State Reading Teacher of the Year
SCHOOL: Westside

DATE/TIME: March 17-19, 2011

DETAILS: Ashleigh Fisher, teacher and reading specialist at Westside Elementary recently was named the State Reading Teacher of the Year by the VA State Reading Association. She will receive the award during the Virginia State Reading Association Conference in March.