Today, Governor Roy Cooper and NC educational leaders announced the decision to maintain the current physical closure of in-person instruction through the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. The Governor thanked the personnel and agencies who have stepped up to roll out e-learning tools and curricula, and announced new partnerships with AT&T and Duke Energy to expand the availabily of WiFi hotspots for families who still struggle with access to broadband Internet access.
In an April 23 press release, The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction described the year-end grading policy for K-12 public schools across the state. The release also outlined the short- and long-term priorities and goals to support and validate the efforts of our students, staff, and teachers during this difficult time.
State officials will provide additional year-end information and resources during the next few days.
While schools remain closed, bookmark thisWS/FCS web page to keep up with the latest developments, including e-learning resources, FAQs for parents to know, and information about the availability of meals for those in need.
The RJR Website has been updated with a Distance Learning Portal where you can find valuable information for keeping up with your R.J. Reynolds education while stay-at-home orders are in effect.
Parents! Are you receiving texts and emails from the school? If not, and you want to make sure you are getting all updates, please fill out and submit this Google Form.
Students! You can receive text updates for your particular Reynolds class by following these instructions.
The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes individuals and groups who perform community service. It is a national award. Students who are active in the community were encouraged to keep track of their hours from April 22, 2019 to April 9, 2020 and submit these hours to the Arts Magnet Director NO LATER THAN TODAY,April 24, 2020. Students will be recognized in the PTSA email newsletter, at Class Day, and on the RJR website.
Documenting Volunteer Hours: We will not require signatures this year in light of the pandemic. We still do need students to verify their hours. You may download the Sample Log Sheet here. Complete the log sheet and then scan it or take a picture and submit the log sheet in the next step.
Submitting Your Information: Please submit your application using this Google Form. Note: you will need to sign into Google using your school email address before you can access the form. Near the bottom of the form you will find a field allowing you to attach your log sheet(s) to the form before you submit it.
If printing is a barrier, you may list your hours (place of service, hours, job performed, contact information for the adult in charge) and email that list to ksmorris@wsfcs.k12.nc.us.
Coronavirus News and Information
Stay-At-Home Orders are in effect through May 8, 2020 throughout North Carolina. Follow your local news for adjustments to these orders and state/local leaders' guidelines for social distancing, personal safety, and community health.
Trusted online resources for the current situation on the Coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19:
If parents, teachers,and students have news worth highlighting in this newsletter, send it to rjrcommunications@gmail.com. Deadline is Thursday afternoons!
School Campus Closed
Until Further Notice
Demon Athletics
All Athletics Canceled
Until Further Notice
Includes Practices
For sports updates on cancellations and postponements,
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Thanks to the loyalty of past donors and a growing number of new contributors, the Legacy Campaign continues to raise an average of over $100,000 each year in direct support of our students and faculty in pursuit of excellence. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference as we take great pride in the participation of everyone in our school community.
