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Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:59am
Elementary Science Olympiad debuts in Brunswick County

Brunswick County Schools is proud to host the inaugural Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, May 4th at Cedar Grove Middle School.

The following elementary schools are participating: Bolivia, Southport, Supply, Town Creek, Union, Virginia Williamson, and Waccamaw. This is an exciting opportunity to support our students with STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) education.

"We are thrilled to host the Elementary Science Olympiad Tournament in Brunswick County. In the past, three of our schools traveled to New Hanover County to compete. The New Hanover tournament started to reach capacity, thus inspiring us to start our own! We are proud of the commitment of our students and staff who are participating. We feel certain that it will continue to grow each year." - Amanda Richardson, Co-Director of Brunswick Co. Elementary Science Olympiad

The fun begins at 8:30 a.m. with the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

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Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:56am
Students to respond to disaster in life-like drill

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) from Brunswick County Early College High School will participate in a life-like disaster drill Friday.

EMS supervisors will create a disaster scenario to which the students must respond. CERT members will not know the specifics of the drill before the event.

All students have been trained in the basics of disaster preparedness, including fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

This is the third year CERT members will participate in the disaster drill. In the past, students have been challenged with tornadoes, collapsed buildings, and missing persons.

The drill will take place Friday on the campus of BCC, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Students will meet with EMS after the drill to debrief.

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Bolivia Elementary students show off their patriotic pride

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Friday, April 26th, 2013, 9:38am
Bolivia Elementary students show off their patriotic pride

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Students and faculty at Bolivia Elementary School are participating in a school-wide “Patriotic Program” Friday.

The school’s music teacher, Donna Long, is leading the event.

According to the school, each grade will sing a selection and then the school, in unison, will sing a selection of patriotic songs.

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Enjoy a free concert at BCC this weekend

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:13pm
Enjoy a free concert at BCC this weekend

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The Brunswick Concert Band from Brunswick Community College is hosting a free concert Sunday.

Pack some snacks and grab your lawn chairs to listen to some local talent for a day filled with fun for the whole family.

The event will be held on the lawn in front of the Odell Williamson Auditorium at 3:00 p.m.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held indoors.

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Job Seeker Boot Camp: Preparing you for your next career

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 2:08pm
Job Seeker Boot Camp: Preparing you for your next career

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) –A Job Seekers Boot Camp and Job Fair will be held Friday at Brunswick Community College.

The event is designed to bring together job seekers, businesses, and industries for higher learning to provide an opportunity to search for career alternatives.

Participants can attend mini-seminars at the event to get advice from knowledgeable professions on resume improvement, interviewing, networking and job seeking.

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School registration for the class of 2027 is underway

Submitted by Jessica B. Swencki, Director of Quality Assurance and Community Engagement, Brunswick County Schools
Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:46am
School registration for the class of 2027 is underway

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The first day of school for the class of 2027 is only four months away! Now is the time to register children for kindergarten.

Registration is currently underway at all neighborhood elementary schools in Brunswick County. Parents are invited to the annual Kindergarten Round-Up night at their child's school on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m.  Round-Up is a fun-filled family event that includes dinner, tours, classroom visits, and FREE educational materials for families.

Parents are encouraged to enroll their children now and not wait until the first days of school. 

Advance registration helps determine how many classes are needed at each school and help minimize transitions once school begins.

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Students to interact in upcoming STEM Speaks event

Submitted by Debra Worley, Digital Content Director
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013, 11:19am
Students to interact in upcoming STEM Speaks event

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Engineers and scientist from local industries will visit with students Thursday in at O’Dell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick County Community College.

Students from all five Brunswick County high schools, BCC and UNCW will be at the event to learn more about the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.

There will be presentations, interactive sessions and lunch at the event, which takes place Thursday, April 18 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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