Parent Teacher Magazine Union County Public Schools November 2014 | Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS NOV/DEC 2014 • Five UCPS teachers recognized for global education 2 • Indian Trail Elementary teacher first ‘Hometown Hero’ 3 • Benton Heights teacher is October ‘Hometown Hero’ 3 • 9/11 remembered throughout UCPS 4 • Dr. Kevin Plue named Principal of the Year, Dr. Brian Patience 6 named Assistant Principal of the Year • 2014-2015 Traditional School Calendar 6 • Students explore career options during Manufacturing Awareness Week • Union County Public Schools graduation rate rises to 92.6 percent 9 • Sun Valley students work on hit series “Sleepy Hollow” 10 • School officials plan additions to three UCPS elementary schools It’s Hockey Time!!! Enter to win FREE TICKETS to the Charlotte Checkers! Go to... www.parentteachermagazine.com and click on Contest Entry Form. Fill it out and be entered to win your FREE Tickets! On the cover: Porter Ridge Elementary School students enjoy a beautiful day during recess. 12 Editor& Publisher: Tony Noto [email protected] Creative Director of Design: Dani Noto [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 2014 © 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 • Nov/Dec 2014 • 1