Office Max donates funds to Charlotte schools

A member of the Charlotte Schools began the school year with a great blessing. Nations Ford Elementary School has received a $5,000 donation from Office Max. This donation is tied to the opening of a new Office Max at Rivergate Town Center on September 6. Teachers at Charlotte School of Nations Ford Elementary Schools were invited to the grand opening ceremony where they were able to purchase additional school supplies for their classrooms. This donation will help teachers get much-needed supplies for their students and classrooms.

Along with the $5,000 donation, teachers received pre-packaged “goody” bags filled with Damon’s Restaurant barbecue and office supplies. The whole ceremony had a very festive atmosphere. Customers can sign up for a $1,000 shopping spree giveaway and other prizes.

Charlotte Schools Join United Way

United Way has a long history in the Charlotte area. United Way currently operates three programs with Charlotte Schools: Right Moves for You, A Child’s Place, and Communities in Schools. Charlotte Schools launched its United Way fundraising campaign on September 21. A rally was held at which Charlotte Schools Superintendent Peter Gorman and United Way 2006 Regional Campaign Chairman Michael Baker spoke. Charlotte Schools preschoolers also joined the rally to thank donors who help reach the annual goal of $44 million. This association not only raises funds for students and children in the Charlotte area, but allows students to interact with adults who offer positive influences.

Charlotte Schools School Resource Officer Program

The Charlotte Schools School Resource Officer Program is a joint program with Charlotte Schools and local police. The program places police officers in Charlotte Schools where they can help teach students about character and safety while providing safety tips to Charlotte Schools. A current school resource officer, Robert Kierce, received a standing ovation after returning from ten months of active duty in Iraq to the Jay M. Robinson School of the Charlotte School.

Kierce was very surprised when students and parents welcomed her to the position of School Resource Officer at Jay M. Robinson School. Originally, when she left for Iraq with the Marines in June 2005, the Jay M. Robinson School gave her a farewell parade and gave her phone cards and coloring books for Iraqi children.

Kierce, who has a degree in forensic science, will spend time in science classrooms this school year, as well as history classes, where he plans to talk about some of his experiences in Iraq. He is slowly getting back into a routine as the school year begins. Kierce has worked with Charlotte Schools in the School Resource Officer Program for approximately seven years.

Charlotte Schools and V101.9 FM Launch “Terrific Teacher Tuesday”

Charlotte Schools has partnered with V101.9 FM to create “Terrific Teacher Tuesday.” This program was created to reward elementary school teachers in Charlotte Schools. On the second Tuesday of the month, V101.9 FM will feature a teacher and discuss why this teacher is a good teacher. The radio station will then choose a winner by announcing it on the air and then visiting the teacher at the school. Teachers can be nominated by parents, students and staff at all Charlotte Schools elementary schools by writing a 100-word description of why this teacher is great.