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Rock Rest Elementary receives 2015 NCASCD Lighthouse Award

Rock Rest Elementary School has received the 2015 North
Carolina Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
(NCASCD) Lighthouse School Award.
The school was chosen from across North Carolina on Feb. 5,
2015, for innovative programs and practices that demonstrate
results. Each winning school received a plaque and a check
for $1,000, a professional photograph and three comp teacher
memberships to NCASCD.
Rock Rest principal Kristy Thomas and members of her staff were
recognized by the Board of Education during their Feb. 3 regular
board meeting held this month at Sardis Elementary.
“We are proud of our staff and the level of commitment and care
that they provide the children of Rock Rest,” Thomas said. “Also, we
are proud of the community and how they help us serve our families.
Lastly, we appreciate our families and their dedication to their
children.”
Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Programs Dr. John
Jones said the school system and community are proud of this award
attained by the faculty and staff of Rock Rest Elementary.
“Rock Rest strives to build a sense of community and
accomplishment with all, helping each student to blossom in their
own special way and gain academic readiness skills along with
developmental and social skills,” Jones said. “Leaders and teachers
work tirelessly to make sure children do not fall through the cracks
and aim to develop students by ‘stretching them,’ praising them, and
expecting them to be successful.”
As for why the school was recognized, Thomas said, “I think it is
because we reflect the values inherent in all Union County Schools

Rock Rest principal Kristy Thomas, second from left, and members
of her staff were recognized by the Board of Education during their
Feb. 3 regular board meeting held this month at Sardis Elementary.
Also pictured, at left, is Board of Education Chair John Collins.

and that is we want the best for every child in our building. We
believe that our children can achieve grade-level status and above.
We want every child to see their potential and we work hard to help
each one.”
--This article was written by Deb Coates Bledsoe and provided
courtesy of the Communications Office of the Union County Public
Schools.

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