Parent Teacher Magazine Rowan-Salisbury Schools May/June 2017 | Page 5

RSS is Ranked "Top 10 in the nation" NATIONAL SURVEY HONORS ROWAN-SALISBURY SCHOOLS FOR PIONEERING USES OF TECHNOLOGY Exciting news for the Rowan- Salisbury Schools as the school board and district are ranked among the Top 10 Nationally as a leader in the uses of technology for student success. School Board Member Dr. Richard Miller and the district’s Chief Legal Officer April Kuhn accepted the award at the National School Boards Association annual conference held in Denver, Colorado from March 25 – March 27. Now in the 13th year, the top-ranked school districts were announced through the annual ‘Digital School Districts Survey’ awards that honor and recognize districts for their exemplary use of technology. The awards are presented by the Center for Digital Education (CDE) and by the National School Boards Associa tion (NSBA). “This award speaks volumes to the commitment of our students, teachers and staff, as well as the tremendous support of our community, businesses and elected officials,” says Superintendent Dr. Lynn Moody. “This is our award, belonging to all of us. We have so much to celebrate!” “This recognition is a reflection of the hard work put in by our staff each day,” states Rowan- Salisbury Board of Education Chair Josh Wagner. “Our implementation of technology has certainly been an uphill climb. Even now, we continue to improve upon it. Technology isn't the answer. It is simply a tool to enhance education. I'm excited to see where we go.” 2017 High School Graduation Schedule May 19, 2017 (Friday) LOCATION Rowan County EC Carson High Auditorium June 10, 2017 (Saturday) LOCATION TIME "This recognition speaks to the work of staff members throughout Rowan-Salisbury Schools,” says Andrew Smith, Chief Strategy Officer. “It also recognizes an innovative approach to instruction that allows students to use 1:1 devices at school and at home, while providing educators with cutting edge technologies to personalize instruction for students." Totally cool, y fun! totall 6:00 p.m. TIME Henderson Independent Auditorium 10:00 a.m. Carson Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. East Rowan Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. North Rowan Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. Salisbury Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. South Rowan Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. West Rowan Football Stadium 8:00 a.m. Birthday Parties are BIG TIME at Woodleaf Lanes! Kids say we have the best party in town! It’s a 2 hr package for only $13.95 a person. Includes bowling, shoe rental, pizza or hot dog, soft drink, all paper products, a hostess AND a real bowling pin for the birthday guest! Contact us to set up your party! COUPON ALERT ONLY $10 PER PERSON With this You and up to 5 friends can use one lane, bowl 2 games each (rental shoes included) and a hot dog for only $10 a person! (good anytime lanes are available before 9 p.m.) Expires 07/01/2017 Congratulation Class of 2017! 1811 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147 www.WoodleafLanes.com Parent Teacher Magazine • May/June 2017 • 3