Writing and Art Contest

Kannapolis City Schools is holding both a writing and an art contest this spring for K-12 students and staff. The topic is:  What is a Wonder?

Students (and staff) may enter a writing piece and/or a work of art that addresses the topic in any way. The deadline for entries is April 13. Details can be found in these information sheets:

Spring 2017 KCS Writing Contest Information

Spring 2017 KCS Art Contest Information

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Awards Ceremony Tomorrow at 10am in the Media Center

Students that are receiving awards tomorrow (2/27/17) at 10 am in the Media Center. were given a paper invitation last week.  We hope to see you there!

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

BYO Device Day tomorrow

Tomorrow students have chosen to have a BYODevice Day for their Tiger Paw reROARd. Student will have sometime during the day to have their electronics out.  

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Learning Celebration

We will have our 2nd quarter Learning Celebration on Monday, February 27th at 10am in the Media Center.  We will have our ceremony with all of the students from D pod.  I apologize for the short notice.  I will send home paper invitations with students who are getting awards tomorrow.  

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Friday's Cabarrus Arts Council Trip

On Friday morning we will be walking to AL Brown high school to view a performance of a Harriet Tubman play. We will leave around 10 o'clock and return around 1130.

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

2/7/17

Nervous System Games

Nervous System Games
http://sciencenetlinks.com/media/filer/2011/10/07/zap.swf
https://www.scienceworld.ca/sites/default/files/flash/games/bodyworks/slapshot.html

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Materials needed for Science Acitivity

Please send in any empty egg cartons & craft pipe cleaners ASAP for a science activity that I would like to do with the class at the end of next week.

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Re: FW: [ncsciteach] NCSU-Kyran Anderson Academy Elementary Science Program

That would be cool! Thank you for sending this our way. We might make a vacation week out of it or something!

On Wed, Jan 11, 2017, 9:47 AM Meredith Katz <meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us> wrote:

This looked like a neat program and I wanted to share.  It takes place in Raleigh in the summer.  Lodging is not included so you would need to have a place to stay in the area if you wanted your student to participate.  

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From: North Carolina Public Schools <NCPublicSchools@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Subject: FW: [ncsciteach] NCSU-Kyran Anderson Academy Elementary Science Program
To: meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

Happy New Year!    Kyran Anderson Academy 2017 Forensic Chemistry program registration opens on Monday, January 9th, at 8:00 am for rising third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students through January 31st at 11:59 pm. The summer program dates are Monday, June 12th-June16th, 2017 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The summer session theme is Forensic Chemistry.  Students (rising 3rd-6th grade) will explore the role of forensic chemistry in their everyday life. They will use instrumentation to collect and analyze data, make predictions, and perform team-based investigations and attend related field trips. All programming will take place at The Science House on NCSU's campus.  The cost of the program is $75. To apply for the program, visit the program website http://go.ncsu.edu/ogso24 and click on Apply Now. This year, the program registration process will occur online. The registration schedule below outlines important dates and deadlines.  Registration Schedule Pre-Registration from January 9th - 31st, 8:00 am to 11:59 pm. Online application will be sent out by February 3rd. Notification of Acceptance will be sent out by March 17th. Payment submission by April 7th. Mandatory orientation Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Do share the attached flyer with your contacts. Summer program opportunities and the registration schedule for middle school students may be located at http://go.ncsu.edu/obe317. For additional information, contact Alonzo Alexander (abalexan@ncsu.edu) or Dr. Gilchrist. Sincerely, Dr. Gilchrist     -- Dr. Pamela O. Gilchrist Director, Imhotep & Kyran Anderson Academy The Science House College of Sciences O: 919-515-5570 F: 919-515-7545 sciencehouse.ncsu.edu NC State University Campus Box 8211 Research IV, Suite 1200 Raleigh, NC 27695   ____________________________________   Beth Snoke Harris Science Education Web Master and Author  seven-oaks.net fortkitsforkids.com         Visit us on the web at www.ncpublicschools.org. All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. Visit us on the web at www.ncpublicschools.org. All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. Forensic+Science+Flyer+Spring+2017+KAA.pdf Stay Connected with North Carolina Public Schools:     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help   This email was sent to meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us using GovDelivery, on behalf of: North Carolina Public Schools · 301 N. Wilmington St. · Raleigh, NC 27601

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof. 

Fwd: FW: [ncsciteach] NCSU-Kyran Anderson Academy Elementary Science Program

This looked like a neat program and I wanted to share.  It takes place in Raleigh in the summer.  Lodging is not included so you would need to have a place to stay in the area if you wanted your student to participate.  

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: North Carolina Public Schools <NCPublicSchools@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Wed, Jan 11, 2017 at 9:08 AM
Subject: FW: [ncsciteach] NCSU-Kyran Anderson Academy Elementary Science Program
To: meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

Happy New Year!    Kyran Anderson Academy 2017 Forensic Chemistry program registration opens on Monday, January 9th, at 8:00 am for rising third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students through January 31st at 11:59 pm. The summer program dates are Monday, June 12th-June16th, 2017 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The summer session theme is Forensic Chemistry.  Students (rising 3rd-6th grade) will explore the role of forensic chemistry in their everyday life. They will use instrumentation to collect and analyze data, make predictions, and perform team-based investigations and attend related field trips. All programming will take place at The Science House on NCSU's campus.  The cost of the program is $75. To apply for the program, visit the program website http://go.ncsu.edu/ogso24 and click on Apply Now. This year, the program registration process will occur online. The registration schedule below outlines important dates and deadlines.  Registration Schedule Pre-Registration from January 9th - 31st, 8:00 am to 11:59 pm. Online application will be sent out by February 3rd. Notification of Acceptance will be sent out by March 17th. Payment submission by April 7th. Mandatory orientation Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Do share the attached flyer with your contacts. Summer program opportunities and the registration schedule for middle school students may be located at http://go.ncsu.edu/obe317. For additional information, contact Alonzo Alexander (abalexan@ncsu.edu) or Dr. Gilchrist. Sincerely, Dr. Gilchrist     -- Dr. Pamela O. Gilchrist Director, Imhotep & Kyran Anderson Academy The Science House College of Sciences O: 919-515-5570 F: 919-515-7545 sciencehouse.ncsu.edu NC State University Campus Box 8211 Research IV, Suite 1200 Raleigh, NC 27695   ____________________________________   Beth Snoke Harris Science Education Web Master and Author  seven-oaks.net fortkitsforkids.com         Visit us on the web at www.ncpublicschools.org. All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. Visit us on the web at www.ncpublicschools.org. All e-mail correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law, which may result in monitoring and disclosure to third parties, including law enforcement. Forensic+Science+Flyer+Spring+2017+KAA.pdf Stay Connected with North Carolina Public Schools:     SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help   This email was sent to meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us using GovDelivery, on behalf of: North Carolina Public Schools · 301 N. Wilmington St. · Raleigh, NC 27601

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Meredith Macon Katz
5th Grade Teacher
Kannapolis Intermediate School
525 East C St.
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-932-4161ext42403
meredith.katz@kcs.k12.nc.us

IMPORTANT:  In compliance with federal law, the Kannapolis City School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.  The contents of this email and any attachments are confidential.  They are intended for the named recipient(s) only.   If you received this email in error, please notify the system manager or the sender immediately and do not disclose the contents to anyone or make copies thereof.