May 2009 Community EdLink
MAY 2009
Crayons 2 Calculators Encourages Business Involvement
This innovated program started by college students gives away supplies to DPS teachers. Read more . . .
Business, Civic and Other Community Groups Urged to Provide Books for Elementary Students: Leave Your Mark…BookMark!
There is a great new way for business, civic and other community groups to leave their mark on the future by providing books for elementary students, some of whom may not have books in the home. Read more . . .
From the Superintendent
Spring is in full force, which means it’s time to prepare to say farewell to another group of DPS graduates. Bittersweet, yes, but then again, it’s why we all work together as hard as we do, right? Read more . . .
Kitchen Table Conversation Focuses on Kindergarten Transition
DPS and Durham’s Partnership for Children are collaborating on a Transition to Kindergarten plan to foster a smooth transition for children and families from early childhood into kindergarten. Read more . . .
Graduation Schedule
Tassels start turning for a couple of our small high schools in May, while our traditional high schools and more small high schools will graduate in June. Read more . . .
Durham Bulls Middle School Honor Roll
Not many middle school students get the opportunity to run the bases in a professional baseball stadium – unless you’re on the Honor Roll in Durham Public Schools! Read more . . .
Durham Public Schools Spring Art Show at Northgate Mall
Come see some of the great things that are happening in the art classes throughout Durham Public Schools in one convenient location - Northgate Mall. Read more . . .

