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Proceeds from this event will go towards enhancing our Powell Gardens, as well as Media Center upgrades and Teacher Grants. I wonder what crazy thing Mr. Miller will do this year when we reach our fundraising goal!

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Did you know that your child is being taught in a much different way than you were taught as a child?

North Carolina implemented a new national curriculum last year that is specifically designed to prepare your child for a 21st Century world! Be sure to talk with your child often about what they are learning, as well as how they are learning, within their classroom. Below are resources for parents who are interested in finding out more about the Common Core!

Common Core Standards Listing by Grade Level

A Vision for 21st Century Assessment

End of Grade (EOG) Test Informaton for Common Core

PTA Guide to Student Success Common Core Standards

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hat are Common Core standards?

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t's time to have

some fun, get

exercise, and

earn money for

our school! On

October 25th

Powell GT

Magnet

Elementary will conduct it's annual Race for Education Walkathon. Students will walk or jog around the soccer field as many times as possible in a one-hour period. Each student will seek sponsors for their participation in the event. Potential sponsors may be in-state and out-of-state relatives, friends, neighbors, and people with whom you do business.