Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools May/June 2018 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS P M MAGAZINE PARENT TEACHER The Kids Page PM PARENT TEACHER MAGAZINE > • Books and Brackets reading challenge has far-reaching benefits 2 • Kensington Elementary is the Books and Brackets Champion 3 • UCPS students hone critical thinking and coding skills 4 • Piedmont High senior learns and earns’ in Pre-Apprenticeship Program 5 • Parkwood High aspiring chefs showcase their skills 7 • Monroe Middle sixth graders share their love of science 8 • Hemby Bridge Elementary student fulfills lifelong dream 9 • 2018 Teacher of the Year finalists 10 • Western Union Elementary teacher is 2018-19 Teacher of the Year 11 • How to add books to your home library 12 • SVHS career readiness course connects students to in-demand careers 14 • Sandy Ridge Elementary parent volunteer finds her calling 17 • Parkwood students showcase social justice podcasts 18 Follow High Us on Instagram • Classroom libraries help provide equity and instill tickets love of reading 19 @parentteachermagazine to win to • 2018-2019 Traditional School Calendar local events and more! * All articles provided by the UCPS Communication Office unless otherwise stated. Enter to Win A Zipline tour at Hawksnest Zipline! Mail to: Parent Teacher Magazine P.O. Box 3023 Indian Trail, NC 28079 OR Enter ONLINE at www.ParentTeacherMagazine.com Name: Address: Phone: Email: School: Entry deadline date: June 15, 2018 Summer Word Search May/June 2018 Editor in Chief: Dani Noto [email protected] Advertising Sales [email protected] 704-644-0016 Ext. 704 Parent Teacher News and Parent Teacher Magazine are owned and operated by The American Publishing Biz, Inc., Summer Fun 21 Beach which produces a collection of magazines with readers from: Swim Hot Water Schools Camp • • Charlotte-Mecklenburg Sun 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 2018 © The American Publishing Biz, Inc, All rights reserved P.O. Box 3023 Indian Trail, NC 28079 • 704-644-0016 Hawksnest currently 20 has ziplines The American Publishing has Biz, Inc. the right to reject any advertisement listing that is not in 2000 keeping feet with the including 4 mega or zips, 2 over publication’s The American long and 2 over standards. 1500 feet long. Publishing Biz, Inc. does or assume responsibility for information, products, 4 miles not of endorse zipline riding with heights services or statements made by advertisers or editorial over 200 feet and speeds up to 50 mph. contributors. Experience the biggest and best with the spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. ParentTeacherMagazine.com Visit www.HawksnestZipline.com for more information. you help Susie Public find the Schools seashell? News from Can Union County Parent Teacher Magazine • May/June 2018 • 1