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CIS Monthly October | 2014

Communities in Schools 8th grade

students enjoyed their trips to

Edgecombe and Nash Community

Colleges. The students had the

opportunity to experience different

career preparation programs, such as

Cosmetology, Nursing, Auto Repair and

Collision, Biotechnology and Emergency

Medical Training. Within each of the

demonstrations the students had the

Trips to Edgecombe & Nash Community College

Senior Column

Educational Quote of the Month

“The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.”

-Aristotle

Learn about scholarship links,

College Open House dates, and admission deadlines!

Upcoming Events

October 22

Trip to Nash Community

College

November 5

Trip to North Carolina

Wesleyan College

Edwards & Parker Middle

8th Graders

October 22

Trip to North Carolina

Wesleyan College

November 18

Edgecombe Community

College (Rocky Mount

Campus)

Nash Central, Red Oak & Rocky Mount Middle

8th Graders

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opportunity to learn about what it

takes to be a part of each of the career

fields. From practicing how to roll hair

into roller sets in the Cosmetology

demonstration to repainting a car in

the Collision & Repair demonstration,

they experienced hands on learning.

In the nursing demonstration at

Edgecombe some students had the

opportunity to learn about a new

technology in the medical field, a

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mannequin that is so life like that it can

talk, have seizures and expel bodily

fluids. This mannequin is used to help

prepare nursing students for real life

scenarios. After the informative

sessions on both campuses the

students had guided tours through the

colleges and their wonderful facilities.

The CIS 8th graders loved the

educational, fun experiences that they

are sure to remember!

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My name is Delilah Jones, and I am the

intern here at Communities in Schools. I am

currently a senior attending East Carolina

University in the University Studies Program. I

am a former Communities in Schools student

and that is why I decided to return and give

back by offering my help and gaining

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professional experience with this

wonderful organization. CIS helped me

accomplish my goals of improving my

grades and graduating from high school

to attend a 4-year University. I am so

grateful for the opportunity to work with

such an amazing staff that is motivated to

change the lives of the youth by showing

them the importance of education.

Trip to Edgecombe & Nash Community College (Cont.)

Two students

enjoying hands on

experience in the

Biotechnology

demonstration at

Nash Community

College.

Study Tips:

• Listening to Classical music while you study or do homework has been scientifically proven to improve productivity & concentration.

• Turn your notes into flash cards, into Q&A form, that way you can test yourself.

• Take 15-minute breaks in between study sessions to give your brain a break.

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Attention All Seniors This is your year to give it all you’ve got!

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Application for Admission Deadlines:

NC State 1/15/15 WSSU (Winston-Salem) 3/15/15

ECU 3/15/15 UNC Greensboro 3/01/15

ECSU 5/01/15 UNC Charlotte 2/01/15

NC Central 8/01/15 NCA&T 4/01/15

Upcoming Open Houses:

ECSU 11/01/14

ECU 10/25/14

NC State 10/18/14

UNC Asheville 10/18/14

UNC Charlotte 10/18/14

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HELPFUL LINKS:

ACT & SAT PREP

Mycollegeoptions.org

Sat.collegeboard.org/practice

Actstudent.org/sampletest

SCHOLARSHIP SITES

www.fastweb.com

Bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

Scholarshipexperts.com

CIS MONTHLY October | 2014

Recipe For Success

Word Search

1.DETERMINATION

2.FINISH

3.FOCUS

4.GOALS

5.HOMEWORK

6.KNOWLEDGE

7.MOTIVATION

8.ORGANIZE

9.PLAN

10. STUDY

11. TIME

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