Free lunches from DPS
Durham Public Schools will continue to distribute a week’s supply of breakfasts and reheatable meals that can be picked up on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 12:30pm at the following schools (your child doesn’t have to be a DPS student):
Here are some additional spots you can can go to (Monday–Friday) to pick up lunches for your kids:
Click here if you want to see the list of apartment complexes that are also served by the Durham Public Schools’ free lunch program. If you’re unable to pick up meals due to disability or other reason(s), you can sign up for weekly food deliveries via EAT NC. Click here for more info and to register. Free lunches from Durham County
Through Durham County’s EAT NC program, the Durham County Department of Public Health is providing hot lunches for young people ages 18 and under on weekdays from 11am to 12:30pm at 18 schools throughout the city. When you pick up your child’s lunch, you’ll also get a cold breakfast for the next day. Friday pickups will include meals for the weekend.
Here are the 18 schools (your child doesn’t have to attend a Durham Public School):
DPS Family Academy
Durham Public Schools’ Family Academy helps parents, grandparents, etc keep up with technology and learn other tips and tricks for guiding their children to success. The online workshops are free and offered in English and Spanish. Here’s the full schedule; click here to attend the workshops.
High school sports
Durham Public Schools will tentatively start up cross-country track and volleyball in late October, and if things go well, other sports will be brought on board. Workouts will begin on Monday, October 26, and the first sporting events will be held on Monday, November 16.
ACT test prep
Durham Public Schools, in partnership with APlus Test Prep & Academic Services, invites high school seniors to attend free sessions to familiarize them with the upcoming ACT tests. Click here to register for as many sessions as needed:
Tuesday, October 13, 5pm--ACT Reading Wednesday, October 14, 5pm--ACT English Thursday, October 15, 5pm--ACT Math Friday, October 16, 5pm--ACT Science. Learn about early-childhood care jobs
Durham Technical Community College will host a PreK and Early Care Career Expo on Saturday, October 3, 9am–12:30pm. If you’re interested in working with young children, you’re invited to learn what classes you should take to earn an AA/AS, and even a BA or MA, in early childhood education (and also how to obtain a B-K license). Choose what sessions to attend during this expo and hear from the experts what the prospects are for finding career success. Ask questions and find out about financial assistance. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and you’ll get the Zoom link for this event. (Ignore the fact that it says that you have to register by September 26; the deadline has been moved up to Thursday, October 1, 5pm.
Board of Ed meeting
The Durham Public Schools’ Board of Education have three upcoming meetings: a Work Session on Thursday, October 8, 5–8:30pm; its Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, October 22, 6:30–9:30pm; and another Work Session on Thursday, November 5, 5–8:30pm. All meetings will be held on Zoom.
Click here to view the Agenda for the October 8 Work Session, and click here to watch the meeting live on YouTube. College and Career Academy
DeWarren Langley, director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Foundation’s Young Men of Excellence Program, announces that they’re recruiting young men of color from grades 6 to 12 who want to go to college and attain academic success. Participants in this free College and Career Academy will get mentorship and guidance toward skill-building opportunities (including job-shadowing, community-service projects, and internships) as they prepare themselves for the careers of their choice. Beginning September 19, they’ll attend meetings on the first and third Saturdays from 10 to 11:30am (on Zoom for now, due to COVID-19). Click here for more info and to attend Saturday’s kickoff event.
Science adventures
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ecoEXPLORE Central NC, and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost Insects in Order on Friday, October 2, 4–5pm. Learn about the one million+ species of insects and how to get better at identifying the ones in our area. This online adventure is designed for k–8 students. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free event.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences will host the Teen Science Café: Latinxs in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) on Thursday, October 2, 6–7pm. Marshall University Professor Andrea Duhon will discuss the connection between math and cryptography (the art of writing or solving codes). Learn how the principles basic encryption and decoding can be applied to everyday life. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ecoEXPLORE Central NC, and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost All About Monarchs on Wednesday, October 7, 3–4pm. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to learn about the milkweed-fed caterpillars change into beautiful orange-and-black-striped butterflies. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ecoEXPLORE Central NC, and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost Metamorphosis Isn’t Just for Caterpillars on Thursday, October 8, 4–5pm. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to learn about the surprising changes in appearance and lifestyles some insects go through. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ecoEXPLORE Central NC, and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost Tales of Swallowtails on Thursday, October 15, 4–5pm. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to learn about the various types of swallowtail butterflies, their caterpillars, and the plants they love. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event. The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, ecoEXPLORE Central NC, and the Prairie Ridge Ecostation will cohost Intro to Entomology on Tuesday, October 27, 4–5pm. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to learn all about different types of six-legged insects and the scientists who study them. Visit the Facebook event page for more info, and click here to register and attend this free online event. DPS Family Academy webinar replays
Learn some video-conferencing skills so your child can keep up with the remote-learning classes. The first video is in English, and the second’s in Spanish.
Learn the Canvas Learning Management System
Teach at Home / Enseña desde Casa
Google, in partnership with UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization), and the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, presents Teach at Home, a comprehensive educational resource for those looking for tools and tips for keeping kids interested in learning. There are three categories: Teachers, Schools, and Families, and each offers tools for teaching. Learn how to use livestreaming and video calls to hold classes; how to use Socratic, a learning app for students on the high school and college/university levels; how to identify learning resources for young people with disabilities, and lots more. There is an incredible amount of ideas, resources, and solutions for at-home learning. Click here to get started; Click here to view the Enseña desde Casa website in Spanish.
NCLearn @ Home
NCLearn @ Home is a gathering place put together by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that taps into the expertise and programming of local museums and educational organizations. Teachers, families, and students are invited to explore the website and dive into the lessons and programming offered by the State Library, State Archive Collections, NC Museum of Art, NC Museum of History, NC Symphony, NC Zoo, and more. Click here to get started.
Edu-informational podcast
After a summer break, this popular podcast returns in September. Get loads of information on various school-related topics by listening to the Center for Family Engagement’s podcast, “Notes from the Backpack.” Click here for more info and to see a list of podcasts to choose from.
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