Parent Teacher Magazine Gaston County Schools Nov/Dec 2018 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS ‘Build Your Own Boat’ competition 2 Gaston County Schools Good News 2 Time to “Waterproof” Gaston County Kids -Gaston County Family YMCA 3 Student proficiency and academic growth 4 UPDATE: Plans for the new Belmont Middle School 5 Schools celebrate with ‘Big 50 Parade’ 6 Cherryville student aspires to become a doctor 6 2018-2019 Academic Calendar 7 Fast Facts 8 GCS Mission and Goals 8 On the Cover: The Forestview High School marching band was one of 10 high schools to participate in the “Big 50” parade. Editor in Chief: Trish Thompson [email protected] Director, Advertising and Marketing: Jared Hart [email protected] Parent Teacher News and Parent Teacher Magazine are owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: We are hiring! Come join the sales team of Parent Teacher Magazine. Work from home and have a flexible schedule. Must be a self starter with a great attitude, love talking to people and have computer knowledge. Sales experience is preferred but not mandatory. If this sounds like you- apply now! Please send your resume to Trish@ parentteachermagazine.com. P M MAGAZINE PARENT TEACHER • 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 2017 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved P.O. Box 3023 Indian Trail, NC 28079 • 704-644-0016 The American Publishing Biz, Inc. has the right to reject any advertisement or listing that is not in keeping with the publication’s standards. The American Publishing Biz, Inc. does not endorse or assume responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Parent Teacher Magazine• November/December 2018 • 1