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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Highlighted Events This Week In Wicomico Schools

January Edition of Working Together for Children
Now Airing on PAC 14

The January edition of "Working Together for Children" is now airing on PAC 14 (Comcast Channel 14). The show is currently scheduled to air at 9:03 a.m. and 8:09 p.m. Tuesday, and at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and noon Saturday; please visit pac14.org or check the listings in The Daily Times for additional times throughout the month. The show features an interview on Race to the Top with Ruth Malone, Director of Curriculum and Professional Development, as well as highlights from the November Awards & Recognitions Night. Northwestern Elementary, a National and Maryland Blue Ribbon School, is spotlighted by students, parents and staff members who tell its blue ribbon story.

Nominations Due by Jan. 19 for the 2011 Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award

Nominations for the 2011 Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award must be postmarked by Jan. 19 to be considered for this award which recognizes outstanding parental involvement activities. Entry information is posted below.

The Comcast Parent Involvement Matters Award is an annual award for parents and guardians whose exemplary contributions to public education have led to improvements for Maryland’s schoolchildren, teachers, schools, programs and/or policies. Comcast created the award with the Maryland State Department of Education to highlight the positive impact parents and guardians have on public schools and to encourage all parents and guardians to get involved in whatever way they can. Read more and find the entry form at http://www.wcboe.org/news/548.

Thursday, Jan. 13 (RESCHEDULED from Tuesday, Jan. 11]
Monthly Meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education
Board of Education Auditorium

The January meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, in the Board of Education Auditorium at Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue in Salisbury. The agenda is posted at www.wcboe.org 410-677-4561.

Thursday, Jan. 13, 5:30 p.m.
Budget Hearing
Board of Education Office

The first public budget hearing for the fiscal 2011-12 budget will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Board of Education Office auditorium, Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue, Salisbury. Prior to comment time, school system staff will make a brief presentation on the school system’s revenue picture and anticipated funding challenges. Parents, students, community members and Board staff are invited to come with comments. Early input will be valuable in what is expected to be a particularly challenging budget year for the school system. For information please call 410-677-4561.

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