Useful Links

NCSSM's Home Page-http://www.ncssm.edu/index.php-check here regularly for a calendar of event, announcements, and links to important information.
Focus-https://focus.ncssm.edu/focus/-check Focus to update information (like email address, phone number, address, etc.), see announcements from the school, and receive alerts about your child. 
Orientation Schedule- http://www.ncssm.edu/academics/docs/OrientationSchedule.pdf-check here for a full schedule of events for orientation and the first week of school.
Junior Move-In Day Instructions- http://www.ncssm.edu/drupal/announcements/junior-move-day-check here for detailed instructions about to do for move-in.
Packing List and Restriction-http://www.ncssm.edu/studentlife/packinglist.php-check here for a list of suggested items to bring and prohibited items.
Facebook Student Group- http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/237122096309517?ap=1-check out the facebook group for student living on hall.  This is a great way for juniors to ask questions or get to know their hall mates before move in day.
Linsey's Email-MorrisonL@ncssm.edu-please email me with any questions you may have about move-in, the hall, the school, or anything else.

Move-In Tips to Keep You Sane

Here are a few tips to make your move-in day go more smoothly.
1. Read the move-in packet thoroughly!!!!! Go to the move-in packet link, read all the information, and print out the appropriate maps and parking passes.  Without this information, you may end up at the wrong place or you may not be allowed onto campus at all.
2. Be sure you have all the appropriate forms filled out!  Seriously, I cannot let you move in until you have turned in the Emergency Contact form (both the online part and the signature page) and your medical forms (especially your TB test) and have paid your security deposit. 
3. Don't over pack!  Remember that the first extended weekend when students are required to go home is only three weeks after move in so pack like you are going on a two week vacation.  It is alright if you don't bring EVERY pair of shoes you own on move in day.  Save some to bring in a few weeks.  This will also give you a chance to get a realistic idea of what you have space for and will use and what is not essential.  Consult the packing list for ideas about what to bring and prohibited items.
4. Be sure to hydrate!  Move in day is going to be hot and long and tiring.  The last thing you want is to get dehydrated and pass out or make yourself sick.  I will have a limited supply of water in the hall refrigerator and there are vending machines, but it might be wise to plan ahead and bring some water with you.
5. Bring a handcart or dolly!  It will make it easier to get all those heavy objects to the third floor.  Make sure to put your name on it as move-in day is very busy and things can get lost easily.
6. Label, label, label!  I said it for hand carts, but let me say it generally--label all of your stuff.  Calculator, computer, refrigerator, printer, bags, etc.  With that many students moving it, thing can get misplaced quickly.  For junior move-in day, there will be lots of eager students and staff waiting to help you carry things to your room.  It is easier for them to assure the belongings get to the right room if you have your name on things.
7. Sleep!  Get a good amount of sleep the night before move in. Even if you are nervous and have trouble sleeping, any amount will help tremendously. It’s a long day and the last thing you want to do is be grumpy later in the day when you’re meeting lots of people!

Welcome to 2011-2012!

Hey Everyone! Welcome to the 3rd Bryan 2011-2012 blog. If you want to look at posts before this one, you are welcome to, but be aware that the information in the posts is not up to date and does not always apply to this year. However, there are some great pictures from last year, and you can get a sense of some of the activities we did. Please be sure to check the blog regularly for information about hall events, school-wide announcements, and pictures of our activities.

May/June Calendar

Prom Pictures

Spring is here!

Spring is finally here!  It is one of my favorite times on campus and in Durham.  There are so many exciting opportunities on and off campus this time of the year.  So let me take this opportunity to remind you all of a few rules, and tell you about some fun things to do.
Rules:
Please remember to follow all walking guidelines.  Even though it is staying light later in the day, students still need to pay attention to walking curfew and remember never to walk alone.
Sunbathing is permitting on campus, but is restricted to the area between beall and reynolds, or in the interior of campus.  This is for safety, so that the students are not sunbathing right beside the road.

Fun Spring Activities:
Walk to Duke Gardens and explore!  There are so many things there to see.
Walk to one of the 2 parks that are within a 5 minute walk from campus (Oval park up Club Blvd. and the one near Guess Rd. just north of campus)
Play frisbee on campus.  Better yet, practice your ultimate fisbee skills so you will be ready when IM Ultimate rolls around again. 
Walk up Broad St. to Ben and Jerry's, or walk up 9th and out Main to Locopops.  It is a local business and their popsicles are amazing. 
Take a DATA bus to downtown Durham and explore the fun shops and restaurants there.
Take a bus to the library in downtown Durham.  Check out a friends of the library book sale if possible.
Go watch a Durham Bulls baseball game.  It is fun and they have ballpark food.
Take a "Pop the Bubble Loop" to the Durham Farmers Marker.
Visit Jordan Lake or the Eno River state park.
Take a day trip to the outer banks, the NC mountains, or the Asheboro Zoo! 
Walk around the Watts-Hillandale Neighborhood and check out all the fabulous flowers and landscaping.
Go see an NCSSM soccer, baseball, or softball game.

There are so many more things to do in the spring!  Seek out whatever appeals to you, but get out and explore Durham and our campus to see how wonderful spring here can be.

Less than a week!

Hey All,
It is less than a week until prom!  Please remember that if your student plans to go anywhere off campus for prom night, the prom overnight form that can be found in the prom packet must be faxed to my at (919) 416-2829 before Tuesday, April 5th. 
And don't forget about the after prom lock in on campus, with games, movies, prizes, and a hot breakfast from Honeys!  It is a great option for students who do not want to go off campus.
Parents, there is still time for you to volunteer to help set up, chaperon, or clean up as well.  Contact Ariel Carpenter if you want more details.
Let me know if you have any other questions.