I will be posting AIG information in the monthly newsletter, The Trask Tribune, as well as on my webpage and in the Trask Family Newsletter. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Diana.Woodlock@nhcs.net

910-350-2142 ext 76111

It is hard to believe it is March already and we are halfway through the 3rd quarter.

As we approach testing season, we want to remind you that tests are just one way to measure your child’s learning progress. While they provide valuable insights, they do not define a student’s abilities or potential. Our goal is to use test results to identify areas of growth and provide the best support for each student.

To help your child feel confident and prepared, consider these key tips:
✅ Keep It in Perspective – Remind your child that tests are a normal part of school and not something to fear. Encouraging a positive attitude can reduce anxiety.
✅ Review Practice Tests – If available, reviewing a practice test can help ease worries by making the test format familiar.
✅ Communicate with Teachers – Checking in with your child’s teacher can help identify areas where extra support at home might be beneficial.
✅ Encourage Their Best Effort – Reinforce the importance of trying their best without adding unnecessary pressure.

Your support plays a vital role in helping your child approach testing with confidence and a growth mindset. Thank you for partnering with us in their success!

March is Women's History Month

3/3/25-3/7/25 - School Social Worker Week

3/3/25 - Frozen Musical 6:30!

3/4/25 - Battle Of Books Competition

3/4/25 - Frozen Musical 6:30!

3/6/25 - 7th and 8th band concert at Laney 6:00 pm

3/7/25 - Staff vs Students Bball game after school!

3/7/25 - Fishing Club - Field Trip to Aquarium

3/8/25 - Science Olympiad Competition!

3/10/25 - 3/14/25 Book Fair Week!

3/11/25 - SCHOOL WIDE NCCI ELA assessment (practice for EOG)

3/11/25 - McDonald's Spirit Day - PTA fundraiser

3/12/25 - Q4 Tryouts for sports

3/3/25 - 7th/8th MPA performance at Ashley High time TBD

3/17/25 - Orchestra Concert @ Trask 6:00

3/18/25 - 6th grade band concert 6:30 @ Trask

3/18/25 - CTE Career Fair

3/18/25 - Drama class walk to Laney 11:30-1:30

3/19/25 - 8th grade Bank Day - Truist! 9:00-11

3/20/25 - 8th Field trip to Masonboro Island

3/21/25 - 8th Field trip to Masonboro Island

3/21/25 - End of grading period - Q3

3/21/25 - MPA competition chorus @ Minnie Evans

3/24/25 - Designated workday - No School

3/26/25 - SIT meeting 3:45 @ Trask

3/27/25 - Report Cards

3/28/25 - BINGO in Homeroom!

3/29/25 - Band/Orchestra trip to Carowinds

The Trask AIG Program is currently seeking a representative to attend the GAC meetings held once a month. If you're interested in taking on this role, please fill out the 2024-2025 NHCS GAC Liaison form and send it to Reagan Mauk at reagan.mauk@nhcs.net. Additionally, kindly send me an email to confirm that we have a spokesperson. Thank you for your support!

The Gifted Advisory Council is an independent council of AIG families, local community members, business leaders, and NHCS staff who meet monthly to support and advocate for the NHCS AIG Program. The GAC is part of the community partnership standard in the 2022-2025 NHCS AIG Plan. The council provides perspectives, information, and independent initiatives that are not shared through regular NHCS AIG communications. Please use the link above to join the GAC's mailing list for newsletters and other information for how to support your student and their school's AIG program.

All DEPs (Differentiated Education Plans) have been emailed to parents earlier in the school year for electronic signatures. If you haven’t received an email, I recommend checking your spam folder, just in case it was filtered there. For those who haven’t signed yet, I’ve sent four automated reminder messages starting in November to assist in completing this process. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who has already signed! Your prompt attention to this helps ensure we’re all on the same page regarding your child’s educational plan.

If a DEP remains unsigned, it will be filed in your child’s cumulative folder with documentation of the four outreach attempts. However, I’m always happy to assist if you have questions or would like to discuss your child’s DEP in more detail. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

To provide clarity, think of the DEP as a roadmap for your child's journey through this school year. Much like planning a cross-country trip, it outlines the best routes for success, highlights the unique strengths of each student, and considers the most effective support systems to help them thrive. We're here to ensure every step of the way is clear and personalized for each student’s needs.

Cape Fear River Watch - 2nd Saturday Clean-Up

Each month on the 2nd Saturday, CFRW conducts a community clean-up somewhere in the local Cape Fear area. Clean-ups are almost always from 9am-11am. Anyone can sign-up to join the clean-up event. CFRW staff provide gloves, trash/recycle bags, and grabbers for volunteers. Check the calendar each month as locations are usually TBD until about a week before. You should register to attend so they will have enough supplies. Click on the event in the CFRW calendar to register.

FOOD BANK of CENTRAL and EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (Wilmington Branch)

Volunteer Shifts:Tuesday-Friday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm / Saturday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm

Projects are held inside the Volunteer Area. Occasionally, we may hold projects outside, weather permitting. Some projects include:

• Sorting bulk produce into family–size bags.
• Sorting donations from retail stores such as Food Lion and Harris Teeter.
• Cleaning and bagging drink pouches.
• Sorting and inspecting food drive donations from individuals and corporations.
• Other activities may be available according to partner and community needs.

Summer Accelerator courses offer students from anywhere in the world academic growth through engaging, challenging STEM courses on topics they can relate to. Students learn with like-minded peers and are taught by scientists, university professors, engineers, and others who bring real-world experience and activities to the Accelerator learning experience.

Applications are received until all spots are filled

IF YOU LIKE TO READ...

MENSA FOR KIDS: Earn a commemorative certificate in recognition of your outstanding achievement and get an Excellence in Reading T-shirt, too!

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LIST

IF YOU LIKE SCIENCE...

Looking for some fall adventures? UNCW Center for Marine Science has student and family activities for all ages. Click on this link and check out what they have to offer!

Room With A View Podcast -- The International Gifted Consortium (IGC), Research Center for the Highly-Profoundly Gifted shares real-life stories, trials, and tribulations from the voices of highly and profoundly gifted children, adolescents, young adults, families, and beyond

• National Association for Gifted Children

• Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

• The Gifted Guru

• Byrdseed

• Dr. Brian Housand

• The Kid Should See This

• Ted Ed

• Atlas Obscura

• Science Friday

• The School of Life

• MENSA for kids

• Hoagies' Gifted Education

• Bright Now!