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✨ You’re Invited to a Magical Evening! ✨

Families of CC Spaulding—come experience the wonder of ballet with a FREE performance of Aladdin 🧞‍♂️💫

📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre
🎭 Presented by Durham Ballet Theatre

This special “No Shush” performance offers a welcoming, relaxed environment where everyone can enjoy the arts freely—movement, sound, and expression are all embraced. 💛

🎟️ Admission is FREE!
Perfect for families looking for an accessible and joyful live arts experience.

✨ Reserve your free tickets now:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=308510

Let’s make it a night full of magic, music, and memories. We hope to see you there!

#FreeEvent #FamilyFun #Ballet #Aladdin #DurhamNC #ArtsForAll #CommunityEvents
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✨ ¡Están invitados a una noche mágica! ✨

Familias de CC Spaulding—vengan a disfrutar de la magia del ballet con una función GRATUITA de Aladdin 🧞‍♂️💫

📅 Viernes, 15 de mayo
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Carolina Theatre
🎭 Presentado por Durham Ballet Theatre

Esta función especial “sin silencios” ofrece un ambiente acogedor y relajado, donde todos pueden disfrutar libremente—¡el movimiento, el sonido y la expresión son bienvenidos! 💛

🎟️ ¡La entrada es GRATIS!
Perfecto para familias que buscan una experiencia artística accesible y divertida.

✨ Reserve sus boletos gratis aquí:
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=308510

Acompáñenos para una noche llena de magia, música y recuerdos inolvidables. ¡Los esperamos!

#EventoGratis #DiversiónEnFamilia #Ballet #Aladdin #DurhamNC #ArteParaTodos #EventosComunitarios

Join us as we celebrate inclusion, individuality, and the beauty of every mind! 💙

🗓 Spirit Week Lineup:
💡 Monday (April 27): Light It Up Blue Glow Party – Wear blue & glow gear!
👯 Tuesday (April 28): Twin It / Squad Day – Match with friends!
🎨 Wednesday (April 29): Wacky, Wonderful You Day – Show off your unique style!
🌈 Thursday (April 30): We All Fit Together Day – Each grade wears a color to create a rainbow!
🩷 Pre-K – Pink
❤️ Kindergarten – Red
🧡 1st Grade – Orange
💛 2nd Grade – Yellow
💚 3rd Grade – Green
💙 4th Grade – Blue
💜 5th Grade – Purple

At C.C. Spaulding, we believe: We may all be different, but we all belong. 💙

Let’s celebrate connection, creativity, and what makes each of us special.
#AutismAwareness #CelebrateEveryMind #InclusionMatters #SpiritWeek
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🌈✨ ¡La Semana del Espíritu de Concienciación sobre el Autismo ya está aquí! ✨🌈

¡Acompáñanos a celebrar la inclusión, la individualidad y la belleza de cada mente! 💙

🗓 Actividades de la semana:
💡 Lunes (27 de abril): ¡Ilumínalo de azul! – Usa ropa azul y accesorios brillantes
👯 Martes (28 de abril): Día de gemelos / equipo – ¡Combina con tus amigos!
🎨 Miércoles (29 de abril): Día de tu yo maravilloso – ¡Muestra tu estilo único!
🌈 Jueves (30 de abril): Día “Todos encajamos” – ¡Cada grado usa un color para formar un arcoíris!
🩷 Pre-Kinder – Rosa
❤️Kindergarten – Rojo
🧡 1.º Grado– Naranja
💛 2.º grado– Amarillo
💚 3.º grado– Verde
💙 4.º grado– Azul
💜 5.º grado– Morado

En C.C. Spaulding creemos: Aunque somos diferentes, todos pertenecemos. 💙

Celebremos la conexión, la creatividad y lo que hace especial a cada persona.
#ConcienciaciónSobreElAutismo #CelebraCadaMente #Inclusión #SemanaDelEspíritu

☕️ Rise and shine, parents! Tomorrow is our Parent Breakfast and we can’t wait to see you there! Start your morning with fresh biscuits and bagels on us, then stay for an inspiring keynote session.

🎁 Bonus: Every parent in attendance will be entered into a raffle to win a FREE Birthday Party Package from Sky Zone Durham (a $320 value!).

Schedule:

7:15 – 7:50 AM: Breakfast (Cafeteria) 🥯

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Keynote Speaker (Auditorium) 🎤

See you in the morning! ☀️
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☕️ ¡Buenos días, padres! ¡Mañana es nuestro Desayuno para Padres y estamos ansiosos por verlos! Comiencen su mañana con bizcochos y bagels frescos, y luego quédense para una sesión inspiradora con nuestro orador principal.

🎁 Premio Especial: Todos los padres que asistan participarán en una rifa para ganar un Paquete de Fiesta de Cumpleaños GRATIS en Sky Zone Durham (¡un valor de $320!).

Horario:

7:15 – 7:50 AM: Desayuno (Cafetería) 🥯

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Orador Principal (Auditorio) 🎤

¡Nos vemos por la mañana! ☀️

Don't be "egg-nored!" 🐰 Our student-only Egg Hunt is happening tomorrow afternoon (12:30 - 1:45 pm). Make sure your little ones are at school so they can join the scramble!
🧺 Last Call for Donations: We are still accepting treats/donations until 11:00 AM tomorrow. Thank you for making this magic happen!
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¡No se lo pierdan! 🐣 Nuestra búsqueda de huevos (solo para estudiantes) será mañana por la tarde (12:30 - 1:45 pm). ¡Asegúrense de que sus hijos/as asistan a la escuela para que puedan participar en la diversión!
🧺 Última oportunidad para donar: Seguiremos aceptando donaciones hasta las 11:00 AM de mañana. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a crear este momento especial!
#SchoolFun #EggHunt #CommunitySupport #Parenthood #Mañana

🚀 Join Us for a Special Career Day Keynote: "AI: Magic Helpers & Human Superpowers"
We are thrilled to announce a very special guest for this year’s Career Day at C.C. Spaulding Elementary! Please join us in the auditorium for an inspiring presentation designed for both our students and their families.

🎤 Meet Our Speaker: Stephen Spaulding
We are proud to welcome Stephen Spaulding, an HR leader at IBM and an expert in Generative AI. As a member of the C.C. Spaulding family and the son of two teachers, Stephen is passionate about supporting our school community and inspiring the next generation of creative thinkers.

🤖 What We Will Learn
AI is all around us! Stephen will break down complex tech into "plain language" that kids and parents can understand together. Topics include:

What AI Is: A simple guide to how it works.

Cool Capabilities: Amazing things AI can help us do.

The Human Touch: Understanding what AI can’t do—like feelings, friendship, and common sense.

Stay Safe: Three big safety rules for using AI.

Heart & Judgment: Why humans are the real "superpower" behind the machines.

📅 Event Details
Date: March 26
Time: 7:45 AM
Location: C.C. Spaulding Auditorium

🎁 Win a Birthday Party!
Attendees will have the chance to enter a drawing to win a Free Birthday Party Package from Sky Zone Durham (a $325 value!).

Note to Parents: This session focuses on simple, safe, and kid-friendly ways to navigate the future of technology. We can't wait to see you there to celebrate our everyday heroes!
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🚀 Acompáñanos en la ponencia especial del Día de las Profesiones: «IA: ayudantes mágicos y superpoderes humanos»
¡Estamos encantados de anunciar a un invitado muy especial para el Día de las Profesiones de este año en la escuela primaria C.C. Spaulding! Te invitamos a que nos acompañes en el auditorio para disfrutar de una presentación inspiradora dirigida tanto a nuestros alumnos como a sus familias.

🎤 Conoce a nuestro ponente: Stephen Spaulding
Estamos orgullosos de dar la bienvenida a Stephen Spaulding, responsable de recursos humanos en IBM y experto en IA generativa. Como miembro de la familia C.C. Spaulding e hijo de dos profesores, a Stephen le apasiona apoyar a nuestra comunidad escolar e inspirar a la próxima generación de pensadores creativos.

🤖 Lo que aprenderemos
¡La IA está por todas partes! Stephen desglosará la tecnología compleja en un «lenguaje sencillo» que tanto los niños como los padres puedan entender juntos. Los temas incluyen:

Qué es la IA: una guía sencilla sobre cómo funciona.

Capacidades geniales: cosas increíbles que la IA nos puede ayudar a hacer.

El toque humano: comprender lo que la IA no puede hacer, como sentir emociones, entablar amistades y aplicar el sentido común.

Mantente a salvo: Tres reglas de seguridad importantes para usar la IA.

Corazón y criterio: Por qué los humanos son el verdadero «superpoder» detrás de las máquinas.

📅 Detalles del evento
Fecha: 26 de marzo
Hora: 7:45 a. m.
Lugar: Auditorio C. C. Spaulding

🎁 ¡Gana una fiesta de cumpleaños!
Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en un sorteo para ganar un paquete gratuito de fiesta de cumpleaños de Sky Zone Durham (¡por valor de $325!).

Nota para los padres: Esta sesión se centra en formas sencillas, seguras y aptas para niños de abordar el futuro de la tecnología. Esperamos veros allí para homenajear a nuestros héroes cotidianos.

Help us make the magic happen for the C.C. Spaulding Spring Egg Hunt! We are collecting donations to fill our field with colorful eggs and smiles.

How You Can Help:
Candy: Individually wrapped and nut-free preferred.
Plastic eggs.
Prizes: Stickers, mini toys, and erasers.

Please drop off donations at the school's office by Wednesday, March 25th.

For questions, call (919) 560-3974.
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¡Ayúdenos a crear un día mágico para nuestra Búsqueda de Huevos!

Estamos recolectando dulces (sin nueces), huevos de plástico y premios pequeños.

Por favor, traiga su donación a la oficina de la escuela antes del miércoles 25 de marzo.

Si tiene preguntas, llame al (919) 560-3974.

📣 Exciting News from Our School!

We’re proud to announce that our school now has official Facebook and Instagram accounts! 🎉

While our pages are still a work in progress, we invite you to follow along and stay connected. We’ll be sharing important updates, upcoming events, and highlights from our amazing school community.

👉 Be sure to check us out and give us a follow as we continue building these platforms to better communicate with you!

IG: @c.c.spauldinges

Thank you for your support as we grow—great things are ahead! 💚💛

#SchoolCommunity #StayConnected #SchoolUpdates
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📣 ¡Noticias emocionantes de nuestro colegio!

¡Estamos orgullosos de anunciar que nuestro colegio ya tiene cuentas oficiales en Facebook e Instagram! 🎉

Aunque nuestras páginas aún están en construcción, los invitamos a seguirnos y a mantenerse en contacto. Compartiremos novedades importantes, próximos eventos y lo más destacado de nuestra increíble comunidad escolar.

👉 ¡No dejen de visitarnos y sígannos mientras seguimos desarrollando estas plataformas para comunicarnos mejor con ustedes!

IG: @c.c.spauldinges

Gracias por su apoyo mientras crecemos: ¡nos esperan grandes cosas! 💚💛

#ComunidadEscolar #ManténganseConectados #NovedadesDeLaEscuela

Mark your calendar for the DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Join us on March 7, 2026 at Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) for a full day of ideas, creativity, and community focused on building a more sustainable future.
This isn’t just a summit. It’s a chance to see sustainability in action.
You’ll experience:
• Student projects that bring real-world solutions to life
• Practical tips you can use at home right away
• Community partners sharing the work happening across Durham
• Food trucks, arts and crafts, and fun activities for all ages
• An inside look at sustainability efforts across Durham Public Schools and our local community
🎟 Your FREE ticket includes a $5 food voucher to use at the food trucks during community time.
Bring your family. Invite a friend. Come curious. Leave inspired.
Register now and secure your food voucher:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

Marca tu calendario para el DPS Sustainability Summit 2026 🌎
Acompáñanos el 7 de marzo de 2026 en la Southern School of Energy and Sustainability (800 Clayton Rd, Durham, NC) para un día lleno de ideas, creatividad y comunidad, enfocado en construir un futuro más sostenible.
Esto no es solo una cumbre. Es una oportunidad para ver la sostenibilidad en acción.
Podrás disfrutar de:
• Proyectos estudiantiles que muestran soluciones reales
• Consejos prácticos que puedes aplicar en tu vida diaria
• Organizaciones comunitarias compartiendo su trabajo en Durham
• Camiones de comida, arte, manualidades y actividades divertidas para todas las edades
• Una mirada interna a los esfuerzos de sostenibilidad en las Escuelas Públicas de Durham y en nuestra comunidad
🎟 Tu entrada es GRATIS e incluye un cupón de $5 para usar en los camiones de comida durante el tiempo comunitario.
Trae a tu familia. Invita a un amigo. Ven con curiosidad. Sal inspirado.
Regístrate ahora y asegura tu cupón de comida:
👉 https://bit.ly/Sustain2026

🎒 Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year – Starts Today! 🚍 Durham, let’s kick off the school year right! The annual “Fill That Bus! Fuel the Year” school supply drive begins today, running through August 8. Our good friends at the DPS Foundation will be leading the effort in restocking the shelves at Crayons2Calculators so every DPS teacher has the tools needed—completely free—for student success 📝📚 What’s happening: Community-wide efforts to gather essential supplies—pencils, notebooks, art tools, rulers, folders, tissue, and more. Drop-off bins are set up around the city (libraries, churches, businesses) and at Crayons2Calculators warehouse, 808 Bacon St., open Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 am–3 pm. Prefer to support digitally? Financial donations help purchase high-need items efficiently. Why it matters: Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 in supplies, supporting 96% of DPS teachers at 59 schools—and many teachers still spend hundreds out-of-pocket. 👉 How YOU can help: Donate supplies: drop off at Crayons2Calculators or community bins. Give online: support via financial contributions. Share & volunteer: host your own drive or help pack supplies. Let’s come together and ensure no teacher—or student—goes without this school year. 🔗 Visit www.fillthebus.org for more details and a full list of needed items. #FillThatBus #DPSStrong #FuelTheYear #Crayons2Calculators

🎉 Make This the Best Summer Ever at Sky Zone Durham! 🎉 Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate or keep the kids active this summer? Sky Zone Durham has you covered! 🎈 Book the Ultimate Birthday Bash Take the stress out of party planning with All-Inclusive Birthday Packages starting at a $100 discount! Whether you choose Mega VIP, Epic, or the crowd-favorite Glow Party, each package includes jump time, food, drinks, SkySocks, and more—with fun add-ons like arcades, t-shirts, and future visit passes. A dedicated party host takes care of everything! ☀️ Summer Membership – Just $69.99! Jump every single day through September 22, 2025—for only $69.99! No passport, no auto-renewal—just endless summer fun. 📅 Don’t wait! Book your party or grab your summer pass now by scanning the QR code or contacting us: 📞 (919) 425-0800 📱 Text: (919) 425-0800 📧 durham_events@skyzone.com

✨ Big news from C.C. Spaulding Elementary! 🎭 Their historic auditorium just got a stunning renovation — blending the building’s legacy with fresh, modern upgrades! 🏫🎉 Here’s what’s new: 🎨 Fresh paint & carpet 💺 Brand new seats 💡 Upgraded lighting, sound system & new aisle lights 🎭 New stage curtains, refinished stage, and ceiling fans ♿ Chair lift added so every student can shine 🖼️ Hand-painted murals were preserved on canvas and reinstalled to honor the space’s history A beautiful space, reimagined — ready for the next generation of performers, speakers, and stars! 🌟 Stay tuned as we continue transforming the capital landscape of our schools — one campus at a time. 🔧🏫 #WeAreDPS #CIPforDPS

We had an excellent day at Duke Homestead for Field Day! Our scholars had an amazing day with activities curated to address creativity in STEM and learn some history around Durham's early development in the tobacco industry and members of the Duke family. We appreciate Duke Homestead for the hospitality, care, and intention in creating such an engaging and fun day outdoors! #NCLearningHappensHere

🎉 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at Durham Public Schools! 🍎💙 This week, we honor the dedicated educators who shape minds, build confidence, and create a lasting impact in our schools and communities. Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting our school-level Teachers of the Year—outstanding individuals who go above and beyond for their students every day. Stay tuned right here as we celebrate their passion, commitment, and the powerful role they play in every child's future. #ThankATeacher #DPSProud #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeAreDPS

🎉 Congratulations to our DPS Assistant Principal of the Year Finalists! 👏 Candace Clark – Oak Grove Elementary 👏 Dr. Quincey Farmer – C.C. Spaulding Elementary Thank you both for your outstanding leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make every day. We’re proud to celebrate you! 💙 #WeAreDPS #DPSLeaders #APoftheYear

🚀✨ The Wooten Company brought STEM to life for 4th & 5th graders at C.C. Spaulding Elementary! From stormwater collection to kinetic energy, students explored real-world STEM careers with hands-on experiences—plus a fire hydrant grand finale! 💦🔬 Thank you, Wooten, for inspiring future innovators! 👏 Click here to view the article from Wooten: https://thewootencompany.com/blog/bringing-stem-ideas-to-life-with-scholars-at-durham-elementary-school #STEMeducation #FutureScholars #WeAreDPS

📢 State Superintendent Mo Green Wants to Hear From You! 📢 Join the "Mo Wants to Know" tour on April 7 at 6 PM at Northern High School (Durham, NC) for a public listening session on the future of NC public schools. Parents, students, educators & community members—your voice matters! Register here: go.ncdpi.gov/NorthCentralMWTK #MoWantsToKnow #NCed #PublicEducation

📢 We Want to Hear from You! 🏫✨ Durham Public Schools is shaping the future of our schools through a Long-Range Facility Master Plan and Learning Environment Guidelines. Your voice matters! Take our Community Listening Survey to guide spending priorities and improvements for our school facilities. 👉 Take the survey here: https://dlrgroup.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KUpXlaS22wmLOe Together, we can build brighter futures for our scholars! 🌟