Camp Lejeune - New River School Liaison

05/07/2021

STEM Day in the park was so fun today with our homeschool friends! #usmchomeschool

05/06/2021

What a beautiful way to do school! #usmchomeschool

05/05/2021

Hospital Point Homeschool Park Day!

Check out our beautiful location shoot at Hospital Point Recreation Facility with info on tomorrow’s Homeschool Park Day! It’s a little breezy! Lol. As of now there is still room for a handful of families in each session. Register at www.MCCSLejeune-NewRiver.com/events

05/05/2021

Cinco de Mayo: The Real Story!

Isn’t it about time you and the kiddos learned the real history behind Cinco De Mayo? Hint- It’s not Mexican Independence Day. 8 minutes to a smarter you! 💚🤍❤️

Learn the true history behind the often misunderstood holiday... Cinco de Mayo!#cincodemayo #battleofpuebla #lifelonglearner #8bitnate-------Voiceover record...

05/05/2021

Have you reregistered yet? Registration for new students is also open!

REMINDER!

04/30/2021

Things are stacking up for our exciting SPACE themed Homeschool STEM in the Park Day next Thursday! 🤩

Check out the map to see all the space themed activities we have planned! Science with cookies?! 🍪Balloon Rockets! 🎈Playground Physics! 🚀Rocket Ship Bounce House! And many more! Plus lots of take home science activities. Register today to save your spot. Event was listed as full but we have opened additional spots! 😁 Two sessions 0930-1130 and 1-3. Links to register are in the comments. Questions? Call 910-449-9915.

04/28/2021

Students launch transition program at Croatan to help those from military families

So proud of my new friends at Croatan High School for taking this Student 2 Student initiative and making it a reality at their school. All new students should feel welcomed in a new school and these kids are making it happen! We have enjoyed coaching them through the start up process. Way to go Taylor and Ryan!

BEAUFORT — With 17% of students enrolled in the Carteret County school system military dependents, educators wanted to celebrate them in April, which is recognized as the Month of the

04/28/2021

Going to be a perfect day for a bike ride tomorrow!
Wed., Apr. 28 | 1:30-4PM | Camp Lejeune
This course offers introductory biking lessons to riders interested in learning about the fun sport of mountain biking. Our trained instructors will teach you how to ride a mountain bike in a safe, exciting environment. Each rider will have fun biking on the Henderson Pond Trails.

Cost: $25 per person. Cost includes bike(Trek), helmet and instructor.
Riders must be 8 years of age or older and know how to ride a bike.

Register online at http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/outdoor/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D150903055

04/27/2021

FREE Mother’s Day DIY Craft Kit!
Sat., May 1 | 8AM | Camp Lejeune MCX

Shopping for Mother’s Day this weekend? Be sure to stop by the Camp Lejeune MCX Lawn & Garden/Seasonal Register Area to pick up your free Mother’s Day Craft Kit!

The kit includes a ready-to-assemble decorative birdhouse, paint, a paint brush, and Mother’s Day foam stickers.

Available to the first 100 children; first come, first served while supplies last.

04/21/2021

04/18/2021

04/18/2021

We had so much fun at the Tell Me A Story Event on Saturday. If you missed this one, they will hold a virtual one next week. Stay tuned for more details!

04/16/2021

Learn archery together this Saturday!
Still time to register. Great for ages 5 and up!

Parent & Child Archery
Sat., Apr. 17 | 9-11AM | Hospital Point Rec. Area
Join Outdoor Adventures' certified archery instructors as they teach parents and children together about the exciting sport of archery. This archery program is perfect for beginners new to the sport or experienced archers wanting to increase their knowledge and skills. For ages 5 and up.

$20 per person. Register/Pay online at http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/outdoor/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D149371039 or call the Outdoor Adventures office at (910)451-1440.

04/15/2021

2021 Virtual Purple Star Award Ceremony

So proud of our local Purple Star Schools in Onslow County and WOW’ed by Pender County, Camp Lejeune and Carteret County where EVERY single school earned the Military Friendly Purple Star!
https://youtu.be/c7E6yw9SkZ8

Video from the 2021 Virtual Purple Star Award Ceremony.

04/14/2021

You spoke and we listened. The morning session is now at 9 instead of 8:30! Register today for a fun story time, free book, and dance party this Saturday morning at TT Elem! All military families are welcome! We can accept 25 families per session to allow for social distancing.

You spoke and we listened. The morning session is now at 9 instead of 8:30! Register today for a fun story time, free book, and dance party this Saturday morning at TT Elem! All military families are welcome! We can accept 25 families per session to allow for social distancing.

04/13/2021

Timeline Photos

Earlier this week, the Onslow County Board of Education approved calendars for the 2021-2022 school year. You can find the calendars here, on the OCS website, under the "2021-2022 OCS Calendars" tab: https://bit.ly/3myxntz

04/10/2021

Gov. Cooper signs bill requiring schools to offer in-person summer classes for all students

All NC public school students will be offered free face to face summer school this year to help make up for academic losses from the pandemic. DoDEA is still working on their plan for summer instruction. We will post here as soon as that information is available.

North Carolina school districts will need to come up with a plan to present to the state Department of Instruction 30 days before the last day of classes.

04/08/2021

Want to celebrate your military child? Add a Facebook frame for the month of April, Month of the Military Child!
To add a frame to your Facebook profile picture follow these steps:
1. Open your profile in Facebook
2. Click on your profile picture
3. Select "Update Profile Picture"
4. Select "Add Frame"
5. Under "Choose a Frame" type in "Month of the Military Child"
6. Select the frame you wish to use
7. Set the time frame you wish to show your support.
8. Click on "Use as Profile Picture" to save changes.

Want to celebrate your military child? Add a Facebook frame for the month of April, Month of the Military Child!
To add a frame to your Facebook profile picture follow these steps:
1. Open your profile in Facebook
2. Click on your profile picture
3. Select "Update Profile Picture"
4. Select "Add Frame"
5. Under "Choose a Frame" type in "Month of the Military Child"
6. Select the frame you wish to use
7. Set the time frame you wish to show your support.
8. Click on "Use as Profile Picture" to save changes.

04/06/2021

Time to register for kindergarten in Onslow County!

Kindergarten registration is now open!
If your child will turn 5 on or before August 31, 2021, learn more about how to register here: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/Page/20607

04/06/2021

Don't miss out on our Tell Me a Story event coming on April 17! Join us as guest reader, Tatihana Loya, reads "The World Needs More Purple People! and get your free copy of the book by author Kristen Bell. There will be two sessions held at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School at 0830 and 1030. Event includes book reading, discussion, activity, goodie bag and a Purple Dance Party! REGISTER TODAY at the link in the flyer. WEAR AS MUCH PURPLE AS YOU CAN!!! Only 50 families can participate, so hurry!!

Don't miss out on our Tell Me a Story event coming on April 17! Join us as guest reader, Tatihana Loya, reads "The World Needs More Purple People! and get your free copy of the book by author Kristen Bell. There will be two sessions held at Tarawa Terrace Elementary School at 0830 and 1030. Event includes book reading, discussion, activity, goodie bag and a Purple Dance Party! REGISTER TODAY at the link in the flyer. WEAR AS MUCH PURPLE AS YOU CAN!!! Only 50 families can participate, so hurry!!

04/05/2021

NC Department of Public Instruction honors Carteret County Schools for support of military families

We are so proud of Carteret, Pender and DoDEA school districts for achieving the Purple Star Award and being military friendly!

CARTERET COUNTY — The Carteret County Schools is among eight systems in the state being recognized for their support of military students and families during the 2020-21 academic year.

04/02/2021

Look at these adorable Reading Bunnies! These students made them from their craft kits they received at the Bunny Hop Drive Thru. We gave away over 350 kits, so POST your Bunny's here! We want to see them! Happy Easter! #readingbunny #bunnyhop

04/01/2021

288 NC Schools Receive Recognition for Extraordinary Support of Military Students, Families

Congratulations to all seven DoDEA schools, 17 schools in Pender County and 18 schools in Onslow County for acquiring NC Purple Star status. This means the schools are military friendly and have been trained in military students' needs and resources!

North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the state’s rich military-history, the Department of Public Instruction is pleased to recognize hundreds of schools as part of its Purple Star Award Designati...

03/31/2021

So proud of this girl! Congratulations Tatihana!

MCEC is proud to announce Swansboro High Senior Tatihana will be the host of the MCEC #podcast series throughout #April2021 in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. Tatihana is president of the Swansboro S2S program and they are the reigning The MCEC Student 2 Student Program Team of the Year. Listen and #download the MCEC Podcast on iTunes and Podbean!
Onslow County Government Onslow County Public Library Onslow County Schools See the official release here: https://www.militarychild.org/news/press-releases/2021/milkid-announced-as-host-of-podcast-for-month-of-the-military-child

03/30/2021

Important information from Onslow County Schools about the return to school procedures starting April 6.

As mentioned in our last Weekly Update, students' arrival at school will look a little different when we return on April 6.
To align with new guidance from the NCDHHS StrongSchoolsNC: Public Health Toolkit (K-12), which "does not recommend daily COVID-19 symptom screening for all students at school entry," OCS will discontinue screening all K-12 students upon arrival at school. Pre-K students will still be screened, as the guidance for those programs has not been updated at this time.
Guardians are strongly encouraged to monitor their children for symptoms of infectious illness every day through home-based symptom screening. Students who are sick should not attend school in person.
Face covers will still be required for all students and staff.
More on OCS reopening plans can be found here: https://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/Page/40378

03/28/2021

Art Project (No Sew Sock Bunnies) - May 7

Art Project (No Sew Sock Bunnies) - May 7

Ms. Chelsea is here to teach you how to make your own sock bunnies :) For this activity you'll need a sock (with parent approval), a pair of scissors, rubber...

03/27/2021

We loved seeing all 750 of you today!! Hope you had fun!

03/27/2021

So much fun!!!

03/27/2021

The Bunny Hop! Thanks Geico!!!

Look who is at our stop on Brewster!!

03/26/2021

If you are 16 years old and older and would like the COVID-19 Vaccine call the Citizens Phone Bank and register for your appointment 910-989-5027.

03/24/2021

Will we see you at the Bunny Hop on Saturday? Some bunny elves are stopping by today to get ready for you!

Click the link for more information!
http://www.mccslejeune-newriver.com/events/index.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D150948593

03/23/2021

UNCW is offering a FREE STEM LAB activity in honor of Month of the Military Child. Be sure to register to receive your kit before the Zoom event in April!

UNCW is offering a FREE STEM LAB activity in honor of Month of the Military Child. Be sure to register to receive your kit before the Zoom event in April!

03/23/2021

MCCS Lejeune-New River

What are your kids doing for Spring Break?

03/19/2021

DEAR MOM (or DAD) SQUAD- We need your help to spread the word! Due to the weather early release yesterday there is extra vaccine that needs to be used TODAY! PLEASE SHARE! Walk-ins accepted. Tell them the School Liaisons sent you! :)
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At Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Birch Road, we are seeing the following today:
-16-64 year old beneficiaries/dependents that are considered high risk per CDC guidelines: (Documentation not required)
• Cancer
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Down Syndrome
• Heart Conditions
• Weakened Immune System
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
-65 and older beneficiaries/retires/dependents regardless of health factors
-MCI-East and II MEF essential contract and civilian workers.
-MCI-East essential active duty.
We are on site today with the last shot given at 1500.

DEAR MOM (or DAD) SQUAD- We need your help to spread the word! Due to the weather early release yesterday there is extra vaccine that needs to be used TODAY! PLEASE SHARE! Walk-ins accepted. Tell them the School Liaisons sent you! :)
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At Wallace Creek Fitness Center on Birch Road, we are seeing the following today:
-16-64 year old beneficiaries/dependents that are considered high risk per CDC guidelines: (Documentation not required)
• Cancer
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
• Down Syndrome
• Heart Conditions
• Weakened Immune System
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Sickle Cell Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
-65 and older beneficiaries/retires/dependents regardless of health factors
-MCI-East and II MEF essential contract and civilian workers.
-MCI-East essential active duty.
We are on site today with the last shot given at 1500.

01/27/2021

Onslow County Schools

A winter weather advisory has been issued for portions of Onslow County Wednesday night. While significant accumulation of wintry precipitation is not expected, potentially hazardous road conditions on bridges and overpasses are possible Thursday morning.
Therefore, on Thursday, January 28, Onslow County Schools will be on a two-hour delay for students.
The Onslow Virtual School will operate on a regular schedule, and the Onslow Early College will follow the schedule announced by Coastal Carolina Community College.
Staff of Onslow County Schools, unless notified by their supervisor, should report at regular time on Thursday, January 28. If road conditions in your area prevent you from traveling at that time, please contact your school principal or supervisor.
The media, staff and public will be informed if any further decisions are necessary. Stay tuned to local news channels or visit www.onslow.k12.nc.us for additional announcements.