Mustangs Assisting People (M.A.P.) Project (New) Wilson's Mills Elementary's Mustang Mentors completed another M.A.P. (Mustangs Assisting People) project recently. They collected hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes, etc. donated from all grade levels, categorized them, and placed them in Ziploc bags. Over 50 bags were donated to the Salvation Army to help those in need and our local homeless population. For more information, please call Lucy Treni at 919.934.2978. RiverwoodMiddle School helps Habitat for Humanity (New) Mrs. Tapley’s 8th grade Social Studies’ students second Community Service Project has benefited the Habitat for Humanity organization. They raised $134.16 by bringing in their change and getting their parents to help too. Student Council also helped by contributing an additional $65.84 to bring the donation up to $200.00 for this worthwhile organization. Mrs. Tapley’s classrooms next Community Service Project will benefit our nation’s military services in Iraq. For more information, please call Jean Tapley, Social Studies teacher, at 919.359.2769. Also at Riverwood Middle, RiverwoodMiddle School Student attends National Leaders Conference (New) (photo) Andy Bratton, eighth grader at Riverwood Middle School, participated in the National Young Leaders State Conference February 15 – 18, 2007. This unique leadership development program helps young scholars take an introspective and highly personalized assessment of their leadership skills and abilities. Throughout the four-day program, scholars built a working “toolkit” of strategies to help them successfully dream, create and implement plans that will change how they view their role as leaders in their communities. Riverwood Middle is proud to have had Andy represent the school at this prestigious conference. For more information, please call Kim Nappier, Guidance at 919.359.2769. Vision Art Competition at RMS (photo) Every student at Riverwood Middle School hears the morning announcements and with every new day each student hears the final statement “We are the Ravens; we are Respecting, Accepting, Valuing, Empowering, Nurturing.” From February 19 - 23, students will compete in their homeroom classes for the best drawing that represents our school’s vision. During this competition, they will illustrate examples of the vision, mission and core values supported by Riverwood Middle School. One winner from each classroom will be chosen and receive a certificate of recognition. The winners from the grade level will be chosen by each grade level team; first place will receive a gift certificate. Each 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner from the grade level, will receive a certificate of recognition and go on to compete in the schoolwide level of the competition. The schoolwide winner will be chosen by a panel of judges. The first place school wide winner will receive a gift certificate, have their artwork displayed in the school, and their artwork will be produced as the RMS’s vision statement. Final judging will take place on March 6, 2007. For more information, please call Magen Pike, Art Teacher, at 919.359.2769. Selma Elementary Hosts the “Masters” (New) Selma Elementary has begun Math Masters, a new club designed for third and fourth graders to practice their math skills using its First in Math online subscription, is currently the only school in the state using this program with its third graders. It is also the only school using it with any students in Johnston County. The program is very popular in school districts across the county. Students earn electronic stickers for answering math problems. The problems are designed to strengthen both computational skills and higher order thinking skills. Both of the school’s computer labs are open from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for students to come in and work. Weekly recognition of the top three teams in each grade level are announced and posted on the wall. The top five students in the school are recognized weekly with a special certificate and announcement over the intercom. Selma Elementary is committed to improving its math scores and believes that this program is one way to motivate its students and help them build their math skills. For more information, please call Debbie Jacobs at 919.965.9434. PrincetonSchool selling lollipops to benefit American Cancer Society (New) (photo) Second grade students at Princeton School are selling Bulldog lollipops. These lollipops are $1 each and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Pictured are students from Mrs. Neva Worley's second grade class. Front row: Cara-beth Yancey, Riley Martin, Austin Holland, second row: Macie Price, Justin Jones For more information, please call Ken Williams at 919.936.5011. Propaganda Posters at Riverwood Middle School (New) (photo) Students recently just learned about World War I in Lamar Waller’s Social Studies classroom. The students learned about a wide range of topics concerning the war ranging from trench warfare, results and consequences of the war, weapons used in the war, and countries that fought in the war. The students also learned about propaganda posters. The students learned about how propaganda posters were used to instill nationalism into citizens and how the posters were used to encourage men to fight for their respective countries. The students were then given the task of making a propaganda poster for any country—Allied or Central Power—that fought in World War I. The guidelines for the posters were to have a catchy slogan, include a picture representing the slogan, and produce the posters in color. An outside panel of judges looked at the propaganda posters and the top three propaganda posters were chosen to represent the class. The students with the best propaganda posters were: Ashlyn Allen, Kit Sullivan, Emily Cobb, Mads Erikson, and Dal Uzzle. For more information, please call Lamar Wallace at 919.359.2769. David Parker at Riverwood Middle School (New) (photo) David Parker performed in the gymnasium at Riverwood Middle School on Monday, February 5 at 1:00 pm. During his performance, he taught students sign language including “Good Morning,” “hamburger,” and “love”. The students responded by signing back during the performance and using the signs days after in halls of Riverwood Middle School. As the lively performance continued the performer began to dance to “Lean on Me.” He also sang a humorous song, “Where is Pointer,” using hand movements and asked other students to join him. Students learned about their self-esteem, creativity and leadership, Mr. Parker motivated many students to engage in the performance. For more information, please call Chris Germanoski, Band Director at 919.359.2769. Dixon Road Elementary Salutes Star Students (New) (photo) The third, forth, and fifth grade classrooms at Dixon Road Elementary celebrated their star students during the week of February 12 by recognizing students that made Principal’s List, Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance for the second nine weeks! Twenty-one students in grades three through five were recognized for earning all “A’s” on their report cards and being named to the Principal’s List. Sixty four students were named to the Honor Roll for earning all “A’s” and “B’s”. Perfect Attendance was recognized school-wide with one-hundred and eleven students (Grades K – 5) receiving honors for not missing one day of school for the second nine weeks. Students were given certificates and gift cards to McDonalds and Chick-fil-a. Their pictures were taken and proudly displayed on a bulletin board outside the school’s main office. For more information, please call Candy Williams at 919.894.7771. Fourth Grade Spelling Bee (New) (photo) The Fourth Grade Classrooms of Dixon Road Elementary in Willow Spring, North Carolina, participated in a Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 15, 2007. The event was organized by parent volunteer, Lynn Turner. Ms. Turner is the mother of two Dixon Road Elementary students, Faith and Ryan Turner. Ms. Turner worked diligently with several area businesses that helped sponsor the event by donating spectacular prizes for the winner and the runners up. After a very heated competition the winners were as follows: Photo 1: Andrew Stephenson pictured with his teacher Andrea Marcinick. Photo2: Standing (from left to right) Andrew Stephenson (Winner), Christopher Perez-Mondragon (1st Runner Up), Gatlin Jernigan (2nd Runner Up), Seated (from left to right) Stefanee Tillman (4th Runner Up), and Samantha Brooks (3rd Runner Up). (Photos taken by Belinda Jacobs Montanez, Counselor) For more information, please call Belinda Jacobs Montanez at 919.894.7771. Cleveland Middle School 8th Grade Career Fair (New) On Friday February 16, more than 225 eighth graders participated in the school’s seventh annual “Career Fair.” The students had the opportunity to choose six of the 18 career presenters as they rotated through the various classrooms. Presenters from businesses such as NC State Engineering, JCCTruckingSchool, and IBM provided audio-visual demonstrations of their careers. Other presenters like 50-210 EMSgave small tokens from their company. Students also heard from a restaurant manager from Cracker Barrel and a DNA specialist, a cosmetologist and a veterinarian, a pilot and a nurse. Annual favorites included a policeman and a fire fighter, a crime scene investigator and the U. S. Army ROTC commander from West Johnston High School. Students were encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. Refreshments were provided to our presenters courtesy of Big Steve’s Bagels. A special thank you goes to our PTA, Tiffany Mundy, and Jennifer Holland for all of their hard work and support. The Career Fair is part of the annual 8th grade Career Exploration Project. This project is an inter-disciplinary study of possible future careers. Language Arts students research their personal career choice using books and the computer lab. Math finds students working a budget process for their chosen career. Science is represented as students meet their high school counselors. In Social Studies they use the www.f4k.org website to explore information for their educational path in high school. For more information, please call Tricia Meese, Career Fair Coordinator, at 919.553.7500. Art Opening at Corinth-Holders (New) Mrs. Oteri's 8th grade Resource Language Arts class is having an art opening on Thursday, February 22, 2007, from 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. Please come see the artwork the students created following their viewing of "Monet in Normandy" at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The exhibit will be open from February 22 - March 1. If you are interested in attending or bringing your class, please email meganmiller@johnston.k12.nc.us or call 365 - 7560 ext. 621 for reservations and details. Eighth Graders at NJM will take a field trip to Washington, D.C. (New) Eighth graders at North Johnston Middle School will take a field trip on Friday, February 23, 2007, to Washington, D.C. to visit the Holocaust Museum and the Capitol Building. The students are going to the Holocaust Museum because, as part of the 8th grade Language Arts curriculum, all students have read and studied the life of Anne Frank. Several 8th grade students have also read Todd Strasser’s novel, The Wave. Because students spend a lot of time studying the Holocaust, this field trip will reinforce the information that they have already learned. For more information, please call Theresa Alampi at 919.284.3374. Artists-in-the-School Programs for the Month of March (New) Anyone interested in observing any performances should call the school to request permission and confirm the date and time of the performance. The Artists-in-the-Schools Program is supported by the Fred Smith Company, the Johnston County Arts Council, Johnston County Schools and corporate, foundation and individual donors. For more information, call Jessica Meadows, Executive Director AITS, at ­919.553.1930 or 919.753.7393. Scott Ainslie will perform at Dixon Road Elementary on March 2, 2007, at 9 a.m. During his interactive concert, Scott will include a wide range of traditional Blues styles and the historical context and basic elements of the music from its beginnings with field hollers, worksongs, and spirituals, through the development of gospel and rap. For more information, call Candy Williams at 919.894-7771. Shady Grove Band will perform at Meadow on March 2, 2007, at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Students will clap and sing along with the oral traditions of the south as they explore social studies through music. For more information, please call Frank Swinyer at 919.894-7064. Theatre IV will perform at Wilson's Mills Elementary on March 2, 2007, at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:15 p.m. Theatre IV will present the children's classic, Stuart Little. For more information, please call Dee Edmundson at 919.934.2978. Mad Science will perform at Smithfield Middle on March 2, 2007, at 9:30 a.m. Mad Science will present an interactive program of amazing science and unbelievable feats of science and nature. For more information, please call Anne Meredith at 919. 934.4696. Sandy Creek Weavers will conduct an artist residency at West Johnston High School from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 5 - 9, 2007. In this week-long residency, students will learn how to weave on various types of on looms, culminating in the creation of a tapestry to be left on permanent display after the residency. For more information, please call Brookie Honeycutt at 919.934.7333. Roger Day will perform at Polenta Elementary on March 5, 2007, at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Roger is known for his high-energy live performances, inspiring enthusiastic audience participation with his original songs. For more information, please call Nancy Nettles at 919.989.6039. Poetry Alive will perform at Clayton Middle on March 6, 2007, at 9 a.m. Poetry Alive! brings poetry from the page to the stage transforming the poems into scripts and the audience members into fellow actors. For more information, please call Deborah Woodruff at 919.553.5811. Bright Star Children's Theatre will perform Aesop’s Fables at McGee's Crossroads Elementary on March 7, 2007, at 9a.m. Aesop’s Fables will be a whirlwind and hilarious tour through some of the most famous of these 2,600 year old stories to explore character education. For more information, please call Terry Weakley at 919.894.7161. Roger Day will perform at Riverwood Elementary on March 7, 2007, at 8:50 a.m. Roger is known for his high-energy live performances, inspiring enthusiastic audience participation with his original songs. For more information, please call Frank Knott at 919.359.6300. The Tarradiddle Players will perform The Commedia of Robin Hood at West View Elementary on March 7, 2007, at 8:40 am, 9:50 a.m., 1:30 p.m. The Tarradiddle Players will present a fast, furious, and hilarious version of Robin Hood. For more information, please call Brian Vetrano at 919.661.6184. Poetry Alive will perform at McGee’s Crossroads Middle on March 7, 2007, at 9:15 a.m., 12:10 p.m. and 1:25 p.m. Poetry Alive! brings poetry from the page to the stage transforming the poems into scripts and the audience members into fellow actors. For more information, please call Barretta Haynes at 919.894.6003. Birdman Dave will perform at Corinth-Holders on March 14, 2007, at 8:05 a.m. Using live birds, storytelling, and audience participation, "Birdman" Dave will take students for a journey down the Amazon and all of its amazing wonders. For more information, please call Paula Coates at 919.365.7560. Almost Recess will perform at North Johnston Middle on March 14, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. Almost Recess will perform songs-both originals and covers-and band members describe how they create their music, incorporating explanations of vocal arrangements, songwriting, the history of a cappella, voice parts, and vocal drumming. For more information, please call Ray Stott at 919.284.3374. Arithmetickles will perform at Clayton Middle on March 15, 2007, at 1:30 p.m. This fun-filled, fast paced performance will include multiple and advanced math theory applications. For more information, please call Deborah Woodruff at 919.553.5811. Trent Arterberry will perform at East Clayton Elementary on March 20, 2007, at 9:00 a.m. Internationally traveled mime artist, Trent Arterberry, uses mime, storytelling, and audience participation to support themes of good decision-making, avoidance of substance abuse, and perseverance to achieve one's goals. For more information, please call Dr. Peggy Smith at 919.553.5311. PolentaElementary School will host "Go Active with Ronald McDonald” (New) The Ronald McDonald show will be at Polenta Elementary School on March 16. Ronald says students need both physical activity and physical education to adopt and maintain an active lifestyle. Ronald's message, "It's what I eat and what I do.... and what I do is “Go Active" challenges students to literally think on their feet in more ways than one about healthy habits. For more information, please call Nancy Nettles, Principal, at 919.989.6039. GEAR Up’s Successful Screening (New) The Howell Theater in Smithfield hosted the GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) participants for an evening of family entertainment on February 9. Students, parents, and faculty from Benson, North Johnston, and Selma Middle Schools were present at this fun-filled showing of Lion’s Gate Entertainment’s 2006 release Akeelah and the Bee. This film depicts the struggles of an 11-year-old girl from East Los Angeles as she attempts to conquer the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. and stars Laurence Fishburne and Angela Bassett. The GEAR UP attendees filled the theater for the film, prompting GEAR UP organizers and the Howell Theater to make arrangements for several more events in the future. “It is wonderful to see all of the parents showing interest in what their students are a part of in school. We are so happy to get such great support,” said Rose Pittman, GEAR UP Coordinator at NJMS and BMS. All students received three free tickets and concessions for this event. This is just the start of some fun-filled opportunities for these students and their families, and one of many partnerships that we hope to create within our community. “Right now, we are working diligently to increase awareness in our community, as well as create partnerships with local business and organizations,” says Megan Shaner, GEAR UP coordinator at Selma Middle School. “We feel that our partnerships with businesses like The Howell Theater strengthen both our program’s ability to reach out as well as give the business an opportunity to serve its community.” The GEAR UP program coordinators say that they hope to establish more business connections in the future. Upcoming for the GEAR UP program are visits to Fayetteville State University, as well as taking delegates from each school to the Expanding Your Horizons conference in March. This conference focuses on careers in math, science, and technology for 8th grade girls. Students will also be attending institutes at Johnston Community College this spring, spotlighting some of the more diverse programs that JCC has to offer. In addition, Johnston Memorial Hospital will be hosting students in a spotlight on hospital careers as well as taking students on a tour of the facilities. For more information or to find ways that your business or organization might be able to get involved, please contact either Megan Shaner (meganshaner@johnston.k12.nc.us) or Rose Pittman (rosepittman@johnston.k12.nc.us). Four Oaks Presented With Portraits (New) (photo) The Four Oaks High School Class of 1956 presented Four Oaks Elementary with portraits of former principal, Mr. John Thomas Hatcher and his wife, Mrs. Ruth Geddie Hatcher on February 15. Mr. Hatcher was the principal of FourOaksHigh School from 1924 until 1954. Mrs. Hatcher was a teacher at FourOaksHigh School. A portrait of the graduating class of 1956 was also presented at this time. Nine members of the class of 1956 attended along with one former high school teacher. For more information, please contact Wendy Barbour at 963-2165, extension 258. Back Row: Worley Keene, former high school teacher; Janice Langdon Privette; Clawson Hines; Peggy Lee Daughtry; Front Row: Margie Rose; Jane Ingram Blackman; Laura Fay Stanley Cobb; Betsy Ruth Lee Johnson; Margie Faircloth Hall; and Mrs. Kim Wellons, principal of Four Oaks Elementary Guest readers invited to 50th birthday celebration of The Cat in the Hat at McGee’s Elementary School Guest readers have been invited to McGee's Elementary School to read and celebrate the 50th birthday of The Cat and The Hat from Monday, February 26 through Friday, March 2, 2007. Guests are invited to be a part of the school’s annual celebration to honor Dr. Seuss and Read Across America. The Cat and The Hat is 50 years old this year. Dr. Seuss' birthday is March 2, 2007. For more information about being a guest reader, call Vicky Temple-Rains, at 919.894.7161. Get ready, get set, Kindergarten, here we come Johnston County Schools presents: “Get Ready, Get Set...Kindergarten, Here We Come”, a free informational session on kindergarten transition. In this session, parents will learn about the daily experiences of a typical kindergarten student; find out specific types of activities you can offer your child to give him or her a “jump start” on kindergarten; children will begin the transition to the school setting by meeting their teachers, asking questions about kindergarten, and meeting other students...all while having fun! Several sessions are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007 @ Selma Elementary Tuesday, March 6, 2007 @ Wilson’s Mills Elementary Tuesday, March 13, 2007 @ West Smithfield Elementary Monday, March 19, 2007 @ Corinth Holders Elementary Tuesday, April 17, 2007 @ Meadow Elementary Thursday, April 19, 2007 @ Glendale Kenly Elementary For more information, program times, or to register, please call Sarah Thompson at 934-4361, ext. 376. Johnston County Schools hosting Battle of the Books Johnston County Schools will host its annual Battle of the Books competition on Thursday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Selma Elementary in Selma. For more information, please call Dr. Chris Godwin at 919.934.4361, extension 372. Find out what MiddleCollegeHigh School is all about at information sessions Have you heard of the Middle College and what it has to offer? Did you know that you can take college classes for free – and that they count as credits for high school graduation? Join us at one of the following information sessions to hear details about the Middle College. All community members are invited to attend. Middle College staff will provide a brief presentation and answer questions about this exciting opportunity for the students of Johnston County. Clayton High School – March 1, 2007 North Johnston High School – March 5, 2007 Smithfield-Selma High School – March 6, 2007 West Johnston High School – March 7, 2007 For more information, please call Dr. Amelia McLeod, Principal, at 919.989.6208. MeadowElementary School cooks green eggs and ham for dinner The Meadow Association of Educators (also members of the National Association of Educators, The North Carolina Association of Educators, and the Johnston County Association of Educators) will sponsor Meadow School’s 2nd annual Green Eggs and Ham dinner on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Uncle Sam plans to come and greet students and parents at the door. Signs designating The Places You Can Go will direct attendees where to go for Dr. Seuss activities and games. The reading of Green Eggs and Ham will precede the meal. In honor of The Cat in the Hat’s 50th birthday, Darene’s Catering, Inc. has donated a tiered, hat-shaped cake and Grinch Green Punch for dessert. The dinner will be followed by Family Reading Night activities and games. Students will be given a Seuss Passport to track all their adventurous travels for the evening. Back by popular demand will be the Seuss Walk (cake walk). Fourth grade students will also have a Young Authors’ Corner where they will share their published books. Mrs. Peggy Darden will host the Horton corner where she will dramatically read Horton stories. Other possible activities include Cyber-Seuss, Sneetch Booth, Fishing in McElliot’s pool, Ring Toss, and a Photo Studio where pictures will be taken with the Cat in the Hat. Students may also come dressed in costume as their favorite Dr. Seuss book character and complete in a costume contest. The dinner and family reading night are the kick-off to the Read Across Celebration starting at Meadow on Monday, March 5 through Friday March 9, 2007. Teachers may choose to participate in a Dr. Seuss lesson plan contest. Each day of the week will be devoted to a special event: Monday will be Red, White, and Blue day in honor of Read Across America week. Tuesday will be Crazy Socks day in honor of the book Fox in Socks. Wednesday will be Wacky Wednesday day in honor of the book Wacky Wednesday. *Teachers will act wackier than usual and possibly dress wacky. Thursday will be Hats Off to Seuss day. Students may bring their favorite hat and share with their class why the hat is special. Friday will be Celebration day. Students may dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character and share Dr. Seuss moments at snack time. We will also have a Dr. Seuss movie on the Bogen (school-wide television system). Dr. Seuss’ birthday is actually March 2, 2007. To honor his book The Cat in the Hat, and in observance of the Cat’s 50th birthday, Project 236 was organized. Project 236 is a nationwide campaign for all schools to read The Cat in the Hat on March 2, 2007 at 2:36 P.M. (because there are only 236 words in the book). Dr. Seuss was challenged in 1954 by John Hershey to write a first grade book that students would not be able to put down (www.nea.org/readacross/archive.html). Meadow plans to participate in Project 236 also. Parents are encouraged to assist with the planning of this event. For more information, please contact Darene Honeycutt, Reading Specialist and Parent Involvement Contact for MeadowSchool, at 919.894.4226 extension 117. School project includes 40 community members South Smithfield Elementary School’s 3rd grade students are involved in a community project. The students have selected approximately 40 community members to invite to the campus. Guests include retired teachers, pastors, doctors, lawyers, and many business owners. District Attorney Susan Doyle, County Manager Rick Hester, Clerk of Court Will Crocker, and School Board member Butler Hall are among special guests who are visiting the campus and being interviewed by 3rd grade students. The students work in teams to record the background of each guest and write a biography about him/her. In art class, the students will be drawing portraits of each person. A ceremony to honor each community member who has participated is planned for Friday, March 2, 2007, at 9 a.m. For more information, please call Carla Taylor, Principal, at 919.934.8979. Superintendent continues ministers’ meetings Dr. Anthony Parker, will host a ministers meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 5, at the Johnston County Board of Education, located on Highway 70 East in Smithfield. Johnston County ministers have been invited to attend. For more information, please call Lori Dixon or Carolyn G. Ennis at 919.934.6032. extension 242 or 257. Polenta Elementary invites parents to school Polenta Elementary School is planning a Parent Involvement activity called "Family Games Night." Students and their families are invited to participate and bring board games and then families can meet other families to play games. This event is planned for 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, 2007, in the school cafeteria. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information, please call Deborah Bennett at 919.989.6039. SouthSmithfieldElementary School will have a visiting author Author Jan Brett will visit South Smithfield Elementary on March 16. She will present a session with the K-2 students from 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. and a second session with the 3-5 students from 10:00 to11:00 a.m. As part of her visit, she will autograph her books from 1:00-3:00. During this time, she will be able to sign approximately 200 books. All students will receive a free paperback book with a signed bookplate. K students will receive Gingerbread Baby, 1st grade - The Umbrella, 2nd grade - The Hat, 3rd grade - The Mittens, 4th grade – Trouble with Trolls, and 5th grade – Daisy Comes Home. For more information, please call Principal Carla Taylor at 919.934.8979. Showcase of Stars Starts March 16 Johnston County Schools and the Johnston County Education Foundation are jointly offering “Progress Energy Showcase of Stars.” Held in the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium on the campus of Johnston Community College. Clayton High area schools will perform on Friday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. North Johnston High area schools and South Johnston High area schools will perform on Saturday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. Smithfield-Selma High area schools will perform on Saturday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. Princeton High and West Johnston High area schools will perform on Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 p.m. All schools will perform only once. Tickets are necessary for all (including performers) who wish to watch even a portion of a performance; the exception is young children who will be continuously be held. All seats will be reserved. All tickets will be sold through the Paul A. Johnston Auditorium box office beginning February 14, 2007. Credit card orders can be taken by phone. All other purchases need to be made at the Auditorium box office. Their hours are Monday – Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit or call 919.209.2099. For more information, please call Lorine Davis at 919.934.2016, extension 105. Presenters needed for Career Day at Wilson’s MillsElementary School In preparation for Career Day for its fifth grade students, Wilson's Mills Elementary School is seeking interested adults who are willing to contribute 15 minutes of their time to present information about their jobs and careers to the students. Stations will be set up in the school's gym and small groups of students will be led from station to station to hear the presentations. The event is tentatively scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 23, 2007. For more information, please call Chris Strayer, the school guidance counselor, at 919.934.2978. Human Resources Services will host the annual Job Fair The annual Johnston County Schools Job Fair is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2007, in the Smithfield-Selma High School cafeteria. For more information, please call Kay Gardner at 919.934.6031, extension 251.
