George Watts Montessori, Fall Family Picture Opportunity
Honor Roll Portraits, our school picture photographer, provides a one-day opportunity for families to schedule mini-sessions for family portraits. The sessions take place at George Watts Montessori and benefit our school! A great chance to update family photos while also supporting George Watts Montessori! This year’s sessions are on Sunday, November 2. Sign-up HERE today! Sign-up is first come and will fill up fast!
Oportunidad para tomar fotos familiares en otoño:
Honor Roll Portraits, nuestro fotógrafo escolar, ofrece a las familias la oportunidad de programar mini sesiones para tomar retratos familiares durante un día. Las sesiones se llevan a cabo en George Watts Montessori y benefician a nuestra escuela. Es una gran oportunidad para actualizar sus fotos familiares y, al mismo tiempo, apoyar a George Watts Montessori. Las sesiones de este año serán el domingo 2 de noviembre. ¡Inscríbase AQUÍ hoy mismo! Las inscripciones se realizan por orden de llegada y se llenarán rápidamente.
11 days ago, GWM
Quarter 1 Family Nights coming up soon! You're invited: https://bit.ly/GWM-Q1Family-2025
You’re Invited: Quarter 1 Family Nights
5:00-6:30 PM @ George Watts Montessori
Primary + EC-AU K-2 classes: Thursday, September 25
Lower El classes: Thursday, September 18
Upper El + EC-AU 3-5 classes: Tuesday, September 16
Part 1: from 5:00-5:35, parent/guardian and student will visit the classroom to learn more about what the year will look like in the classroom for students. Each grade level band has curated an interactive opportunity for students and guardian.
Part 2: from 5:40-6:30, classroom communities will transition to the playground for a classroom dinner with students and guardians. Look for communication from your room parents about signing up to bring something to share. The PTA will provide pizza and paper plates for all classroom communities. Our hope is this will be a time to build connections with other families from your child’s classroom.
about 1 month ago, GWM
🎒 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
4 months ago, Durham Public Schools
🎉 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
6 months ago, Durham Public Schools
📢 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
7 months ago, Durham Public Schools
