Parent Teacher Magazine Gaston County School May/June 2015 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS News from Gaston County Schools • GCS continues to rank as one of the safest large school districts in state • Dropout rate for Gaston County Schools remains low • The Y encourages youth to HOP THE GAP this summer • Lowell Elementary embraces “Lemonade” program • Teachers earn prestigious National Board Certification • Winners named in annual RoboGASTON competition • McAdenville Elementary wins annual “Are You Smarter...” competition • Career Day teaches students about future • Project Unify brings middle school students together • Warlick students enjoy breakfast program • Superintendent completes Next Generation program • GCS plans Kindergarten Registration for 2015-2016 On the cover: Students from New Hope Elementary 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 Executive Editor: Trish Thompson [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] Parent Teacher Magazine is owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools • Rowan-Salisbury Schools • Union County Public Schools • Gaston County Schools and • Cabarrus County Schools of North Carolina Published by: The American Publishing Biz, Inc. Copyright 2015 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved 13748 Thompson Place Drive Charlotte, NC 28227 • 704-644-0016 Parent Teacher Magazine has the right to reject any advertisment or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. Parent Teacher Magazine does not endorse or assume responsibilty for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Parent Teacher Magazine • May/June 2015• 1