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.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Prom
As you can see by the countdown to the right, prom is coming fast. Prom here at NCSSM is quite an experience, and the students always seem to have a great time. We tend to do thinks a little differently at NCSSM prom than most high schools (who is surprised?). Probably one of the biggest differences is that we hold prom at the Museum of Life and Science here in Durham, and though we have the traditional dancing, the students also have an opportunity to explore the exhibits at the museum. Many people also take advantage of the butterfly house to get some amazingly beautiful pictures.
Since prom is so quickly approaching, I thought I would take some time to fill you in on all the important details. Here goes!
Who: All NCSSM Students
What: Prom
When: April 9th, 9pm-1am
Where: Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC
How: Tickets will be on sale during lunch from 3/14/2011-4/8/2011 and will cost $45 each. Tickets at the door will cost $50. Students can pay with cash or check.
Other Important Details:
-Dress is formal (tuxedo, suit and tie, or evening gown as appropriate)
-Cars are allowed on campus with parental permission under specific guidelines provided by the school
-There is a special overnight permission form for prom weekend that has to be filled out and faxed to me by April 5th if your student plans to be off campus overnight after prom.
-For people who do not want to be off campus after prom, Student Life will provide an after prom lock-in in the PEC with a hot breakfast and lots of fun activities.
-We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, chaperoning, and clean-up for prom, so please contact Ariel Carpenter (carpenter@ncssm.edu) if you are interested.
-All students have been emailed a packet of information that has every detail you could ever want to know, and you can find a copy of it at http://www.ncssm.edu/drupal/sites/default/files/Prom%20Packet%202011.pdf
That is all the information I have right now about prom, but I will be keeping the students on hall updated regularly and will be going over detailed procedures with them for bringing cars on campus and signing out overnight. I have already told all the girls on hall, but want to remind parents as well, that if it is a hardship for your family to pay for events like prom or things like a yearbook that come up throughout the year, please let me know. The school is very good about discreetly taking care of students who need financial help. It is my goal that anyone on hall who wants to be able to participate will be able to.
Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Since prom is so quickly approaching, I thought I would take some time to fill you in on all the important details. Here goes!
Who: All NCSSM Students
What: Prom
When: April 9th, 9pm-1am
Where: Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC
How: Tickets will be on sale during lunch from 3/14/2011-4/8/2011 and will cost $45 each. Tickets at the door will cost $50. Students can pay with cash or check.
Other Important Details:
-Dress is formal (tuxedo, suit and tie, or evening gown as appropriate)
-Cars are allowed on campus with parental permission under specific guidelines provided by the school
-There is a special overnight permission form for prom weekend that has to be filled out and faxed to me by April 5th if your student plans to be off campus overnight after prom.
-For people who do not want to be off campus after prom, Student Life will provide an after prom lock-in in the PEC with a hot breakfast and lots of fun activities.
-We need parent volunteers to help with set-up, chaperoning, and clean-up for prom, so please contact Ariel Carpenter (carpenter@ncssm.edu) if you are interested.
-All students have been emailed a packet of information that has every detail you could ever want to know, and you can find a copy of it at http://www.ncssm.edu/drupal/sites/default/files/Prom%20Packet%202011.pdf
That is all the information I have right now about prom, but I will be keeping the students on hall updated regularly and will be going over detailed procedures with them for bringing cars on campus and signing out overnight. I have already told all the girls on hall, but want to remind parents as well, that if it is a hardship for your family to pay for events like prom or things like a yearbook that come up throughout the year, please let me know. The school is very good about discreetly taking care of students who need financial help. It is my goal that anyone on hall who wants to be able to participate will be able to.
Please let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
These are some pictures from our brother/sister hall Superbowl party. We had a pregame party with pizza, dessert, and other snacks, and while the students were waiting for the game to start, they decided to try out the Wii game "Just Dance". They had a ton of fun with it, and kept playing long after the superbowl started. So long after, in fact, that we eventually had to turn the game on in a different room so that people could watch it while others played wii. Between the good food, the fun dance game, and the actual superbowl, every one had a great time. And it seems that brother/sister hall "Just Dance" has now became a tradition.
Brother Hall Housekeeping
Below are some pictures from when our brother hall, 2nd Hill, surprised us by doing our housekeeping last week. Aren't they sweet? The way I understand it, each girl got to check her assigned housekeeping task to make sure the guys cleaning was up to par. I hear they were tough to please, but in the end, they approved of the guys' efforts. Thanks 2nd Hill!
While they were here, we also challenged them to a Wii "Just Dance " competition (note the poster with the 2 wii remotes on it). So they returned last Friday and tested their dance moves against those of the 3B girls. Despite their best efforts, I don't think they were able to top 3B...but maybe I am biased.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
March Calendar
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Miniterm!
Most parents probably know that miniterm is coming up after trimester break, but some of you may still be wondering what exactly miniterm is. Well, this post is for you.
Miniterm is a week and a half period in which students pursue special study options. They may go on a special trip, take a class being offered on campus, or create a project of their own. The opportunities are limitless.* This year, we have classes ranging from hardcore research in math and science and classics such as the Shakespeare class (taught by Miller and Woodmansee) to practical subjects like Introduction to Aviation (a student favorite for years now) to multiple film studies and Broadway Dance. Students can choose to study any area that appeals to them.
For more detailed information, a complete list of classes being offered, and an all around good time, visit the miniterm website at http://www.ncssm.edu/drupal/mini-term.
Now you know everything there is to know about miniterm. Maybe you can even surprise your daughter over trimester break by asking "Did you consider studying "Fangtasia" for miniterm or were you too excited about the "Philosophical Implications of Modern Physics"?
*Opportunities are not really limitless. We in fact have very strict limits about the academic standards of miniterm courses, but you understand what I was going for.
Miniterm is a week and a half period in which students pursue special study options. They may go on a special trip, take a class being offered on campus, or create a project of their own. The opportunities are limitless.* This year, we have classes ranging from hardcore research in math and science and classics such as the Shakespeare class (taught by Miller and Woodmansee) to practical subjects like Introduction to Aviation (a student favorite for years now) to multiple film studies and Broadway Dance. Students can choose to study any area that appeals to them.
For more detailed information, a complete list of classes being offered, and an all around good time, visit the miniterm website at http://www.ncssm.edu/drupal/mini-term.
Now you know everything there is to know about miniterm. Maybe you can even surprise your daughter over trimester break by asking "Did you consider studying "Fangtasia" for miniterm or were you too excited about the "Philosophical Implications of Modern Physics"?
*Opportunities are not really limitless. We in fact have very strict limits about the academic standards of miniterm courses, but you understand what I was going for.
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