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PSRC Monthly Newsletter

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Dr. Dorsey-Carr shares goals for the academic year

PSRC Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Accountability Dr. Windy Dorsey-Carr shares her goals for the academic year. Dorsey-Carr stepped into the role July 1 following the retirement of Dr. Robert Locklear. Click here to read the full story in The Robesonian.
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Staff Feature: Mary Jacobs

Check out this news article printed recently in The Robesonian featuring our EC Department Secretary Mary Jacobs. Click here to read the full story.
Lumberton Junior High Students stand with their future city project in a recent Future City Competition in which they won most creative mobility and ranked 6th place
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LJHS students win most creative mobility

Students recently won the award and ranked 6th place overall in the NC Regional Future City Competition. Read more about this story in The Robesonian by clicking here.

February is Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month.

Check out the link below for resources to celebrate Black History Month!

The National Museum of African American History and Culture has several resources to help you celebrate this month! Check them out by clicking this link.

CTE Month: What it means for students

CTE Month presents several opportunities to spread the word about the importance of skilled trades jobs that are in high demand. Students in PSRC have the opportunity to earn credentials through the CTE program that can help them on their way to high-paying careers after high school.


What is CTE?


"Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management and many more, as described in ACTE’s What is CTE? page and Sector Sheets. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom," according to the Association for Career and Technical Education's website.


How can my child enroll in CTE courses?


The Robeson County Career Center offers students several programs and career pathways to enter such as Pharmacy Technician, Electrical Trades, Masonry, EMT, Firefighter Academy and more. Students can complete courses and graduate job ready with certifications needed to enter the workforce right away.


To learn more about how to get your student enrolled in CTE courses, contact 910-671-6095. You may also email PSRC's CTE Director Herman Locklear at herman.locklear@robeson.k12.nc.us.


The Career Center is located at 1339 Hilly Branch Road in Lumberton.

Athletics Schedules

Vaccine Requirements

Dear Parents,


Rising 7th graders need Tdap and Meningococcal Vaccines. Rising 12th graders will need their second Meningococcal Vaccine.


Click here for vaccine information in English and in Spanish.


February also is a month when school nurses promote dental health. Each school nurse participates in this individually with their schools.

News around the District

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First Responder Team members assemble

Some district staff members recently attended First Responder Training. These individuals received CPR and AED training. These staff members are part of the 19-member first responder team for Central Office. Each school has a first responder team in place and these staff members will be equipped to respond quickly in case of an emergency at Central Office and the Transportation Complex, which also houses Technology Services.Time is critical during emergency situations and starting CPR before ambulances arrive can improve the survival rate for individuals.
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Prospect shows its heart

Students at Prospect Elementary wore yellow recently to support a student as she underwent a medical procedure. Together, we are #PSRCFamily and we are #PSRCStrong
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Driven 2 Excel returns

Beasley Media Group’s “Driven 2 Excel” program, sponsored by Lumberton Honda and Piedmont Natural Gas, is a community enhancement campaign designed to reward high school seniors in Robeson County who achieve high levels of academic achievement and exemplary attendance records throughout the 2022-2023 school year.

In conjunction with the Public Schools of Robeson County and other community partners, Beasley Media Group has joined with local dealerships and businesses to reward qualifying students with fantastic incentives for scholastic performance.

High School 12th graders should reach out to guidance counselors for more information on how to qualify to win a 2022 Honda Civic, just by having great grades and attendance!

Click here for the official Driven 2 Excel Robeson County rules.

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Magnolia PTO, school officials honor late educator

Magnolia Elementary PTO members and school officials recently unveiled the school's newly-renovated concession stand which bears the name of the late Lachelle Blanks Ransom, a former 8th-grade educator and cheerleading coach. The concession stand is now named "Lachelle's Snack Shack." A plaque was also placed on the wall nearby along with a photo of Lachelle.
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St. Pauls Middle Beta Club inducts 40 members

Congrats, students!
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PSRC officials attend SACIE Summit

PSRC representatives took part in the recently held State Advisory Council for Indian Education Summit that featured sessions centered on educational equity and being culturally responsive to American Indian students. SACIE produces an annual report with recommendations to close the achievement gap for American Indian students and provides a framework for how to do so.

In order to be a member of SACIE one must be appointed and approved by one’s tribal government and the State Board.

Testing Update

Testing will continue with WIDA ACCESS for multilingual students throughout February.


Check-Ins for Grades 3-8 will conclude on Feb 3.


WorkKeys will begin for 12th graders on Feb 27 and continue through March 3.


The ACT Paper Test will take place on March 7, 2023 and parental notification letters should be sent home in February about the tests.

Counselor's Corner: February Mental Health Minute

Simple Self-Care Tips

Public Schools of Robeson County

Mental Health Minute

February 1, 2023


Mental Health and Wellness


Have you ever had a day or days where you feel like you are so overwhelmingly busy that you neglect your own self-care?


If you answered yes to the above question, fear not, you are not alone. Many of us have such busy lives caring for others that we constantly put their needs before our own. Being a compassionate, caring helper of others is fantastic.


However, when we do not practice our own self-care it could leave us feeling fatigued, depleted of emotion, and utterly exhausted.


We need to take care of ourselves first so we can continue to live the best version of ourselves and help others when needed. There are several techniques you can practice to prioritize self-care.


Check out the following tips for self-care as mentioned on wiredforhappy.com: “wake up early and with intention – how you start each day matters; check in with your thoughts – they become your actions; make time for physical activity; connect with someone you love; practice slow, deep breaths; be kind and laugh.” So how do you reduce burnout and emotional exhaustion when time, energy, and financial resources are limited?


Click Here to Share Your Response.


Happy Mental Health,


Jamie Goins, MA; Tracy Locklear, MA; Crismira Egerton; Laurel Collins, MA, LCMHC


Source: Esposito, L. (2023). Wired for happy. All the psychology, 10 smart self-care tips for solid mental health. https://wiredforhappy.com/best-selfcare-mental-health/

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and fun national holidays!

Feb. 2 - National Optimist Day

Feb. 3 - Grades 3-8 Check-Ins # 2 (Testing)

Feb. 6 - 10 - National School Counseling Week

Feb. 7 - National Periodic Table Day; National Send a Card to a Friend Day

Feb. 8 - National Kite Flying Day

Feb. 13 - 100th Day of School

Feb. 14 - Farm Bureau Ag Safety Day (Ag students only)

Feb. 14-20 - Random Acts of Kindness Week

Feb. 14 - Valentine's Day; PSRC Board of Education Meeting

Feb. 15 - National School Resource Officer Day; Half Day for Students & Half Day Required Teacher Workday

Feb. 17 - National Random Acts of Kindness Day

Feb. 20 - Presidents Day; National Leadership Day

Feb. 22 - School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Feb. 23 - National Banana Bread Day

Feb. 24 - Marksmen College and Career Fair Day - Crown Coliseum - 9:30 a.m. (11th graders)

Feb. 27 - National Retro Day

Family and Community Engagement for Multilingual Families Event is Feb. 16

The second Family and Community Engagement for Multilingual Families Event is set for Feb. 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Robeson Community College Student Center, located at 5160 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton.


Topics to be covered include Doctor Visits, Imagine Learning, EL Education and Eureka Math, Parent Letters and SUDS of LOVE. A raffle will take place during the event.


For reservations, send a text message with your name and your child's school name as well as the number of attendees to (910) 852-9616 on or before February 8.

Save the date: STEAM Literacy Family Night is March 30!

WHEN: March 30, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


WHERE: Southeastern Agricultural Center, located at 1027 US-74 Alt, Lumberton, NC 28358


WHAT: This STEAM Literacy Family Night is an evening of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math activities for students and families to complete together. The event includes a range of activities covering different STEAM topics and connections to exciting STEAM careers. You can select a theme such as space or environment. You may also want to connect with relevant standards, especially during testing season. If you are new to STEAM, you can read more about the basics of STEAM education here.

Title I Planning Meeting is March 1

WHEN: March 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.


WHERE: PSRC Central Office, located at 100 Hargrave Street Lumberton, NC 28358


WHAT: This Spring Title I Planning Meeting aims to provide parents, guardians, caring adults, and community stakeholders with an overview of the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy, Title I Parent and Family Engagement Plan, and how Title I is implemented in Robeson County and more.


Local Education Agencies target the Title I funds they receive for schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school. Title I funds are used for children from preschool age to high school, but most of the students served are in grades 1 through 8. Title I funds are used to upgrade the instructional programs for the whole school.


Please make plans to join us to provide necessary, valuable feedback on the Title 1 Policy and Procedures for the upcoming school year.


Please be sure to register by clicking here.

Quote of the month

"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world."

- Nelson Mandela

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