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03-01-2012, 07:10 PM
This just in from Charles County Public Schools...
As part of Charles County Public Schools Groundhog Job Shadow Day activities, nine fifth-grade students were selected to shadow members of the Board of Education of Charles County, as well as Superintendent of Schools James E. Richmond, during the Board's Feb. 14 meeting. Students were assigned to each Board member, and will experience the meeting firsthand by sitting next to their assigned member in the Board room. As part of the agenda, Richmond will share his update to the Board and will ask each student to introduce themselves. The goal of their participation is to learn about the functions of the Board of Education and learn about the link between schoolwork and the world of work. Job shadow experiences also allow for students to explore careers and employment prospects. The following students were selected by their principals to participate:
Noemy Euceda, Arthur Middleton Elementary School;
Jenny Euceda, Middleton;
Yadiel Gonzalez-Reyes, Indian Head Elementary School;
Aashka Patel, T.C. Martin Elementary School;
Stephen Duranske, Martin;
Jason Kresslein, William B. Wade Elementary School;
LaNiya Johnson, Mary B. Neal Elementary School;
Peyton Barnes, Neal; and
Elijah Paul, Neal.
The students will shadow Board members from 1-3:30 p.m., and will also be recognized for their participation. Each year, students from all grade levels participate in job shadowing activities, both in the community and school-related activities. Job Shadow Day meets the objectives for one of the school system's three focus areas – career readiness. While the activity is associated with Groundhog Day, students participate in shadowing experiences throughout the month of February. The Boston Private Industry Council first started groundhog Job Shadow Day in 1996 as part of its School-to-Work Effort. In 1998, a coalition including Gen. Colin Powell's America's Promise was formed to encourage national participation. Charles County Public Schools joined the effort in 1999 and has participated annually since then.Charles County Public Schools provides 26,700 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
Read More on the CCPS Web site... (http://www2.ccboe.com/pr/index.cfm/2012/2/14/Students-chosen-to-job-shadow-Board-at-Feb-14-meeting)
As part of Charles County Public Schools Groundhog Job Shadow Day activities, nine fifth-grade students were selected to shadow members of the Board of Education of Charles County, as well as Superintendent of Schools James E. Richmond, during the Board's Feb. 14 meeting. Students were assigned to each Board member, and will experience the meeting firsthand by sitting next to their assigned member in the Board room. As part of the agenda, Richmond will share his update to the Board and will ask each student to introduce themselves. The goal of their participation is to learn about the functions of the Board of Education and learn about the link between schoolwork and the world of work. Job shadow experiences also allow for students to explore careers and employment prospects. The following students were selected by their principals to participate:
Noemy Euceda, Arthur Middleton Elementary School;
Jenny Euceda, Middleton;
Yadiel Gonzalez-Reyes, Indian Head Elementary School;
Aashka Patel, T.C. Martin Elementary School;
Stephen Duranske, Martin;
Jason Kresslein, William B. Wade Elementary School;
LaNiya Johnson, Mary B. Neal Elementary School;
Peyton Barnes, Neal; and
Elijah Paul, Neal.
The students will shadow Board members from 1-3:30 p.m., and will also be recognized for their participation. Each year, students from all grade levels participate in job shadowing activities, both in the community and school-related activities. Job Shadow Day meets the objectives for one of the school system's three focus areas – career readiness. While the activity is associated with Groundhog Day, students participate in shadowing experiences throughout the month of February. The Boston Private Industry Council first started groundhog Job Shadow Day in 1996 as part of its School-to-Work Effort. In 1998, a coalition including Gen. Colin Powell's America's Promise was formed to encourage national participation. Charles County Public Schools joined the effort in 1999 and has participated annually since then.Charles County Public Schools provides 26,700 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 35 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
Read More on the CCPS Web site... (http://www2.ccboe.com/pr/index.cfm/2012/2/14/Students-chosen-to-job-shadow-Board-at-Feb-14-meeting)