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"Snow Days" Planned for This Spring

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:25:40 GMT

In anticipation of inclement weather during the winter and the difficult issue we face in scheduling make-up days, the Gray Stone Board of Directors approved a 182 day school calendar for this year so we could accomodate 2 snow days with no need for make-ups. Since we have survived the winter with no snow, the Board of Directors have given back the two days during the month of May.

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Friday, May 25th, 2012

will now be teacher workdays. There will be no school for students on these days. Enjoy your "snow days" on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Waiting List updated

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 13:43:33 GMT

The wiating list for the 2012-2013 school year has been updated. Additional names have been added to the bottom of the list with applications received after the lottery. These names are not on the posted waiting list becasue they do not have lottery numbers. As we clear more names and closer to the end of the list, the remaining names will be added. This list is meant to provide an indication of our current status for those on the waiting list and with pending applications. We will update this list at the beginning of each month until August.

Please check http://www.graystoneday.org/admissions/lottery.

State Employees Credit Union Scholarship Opportunity

jcrum@graystoneday.org (Jessica Crum) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:22:35 GMT

The State Employees Credit Union (motto: "People Helping People") offers a scholarship of $10,000 total, spread over four years, to students planning to attend a NC public university. Gray Stone may select one nominee and one alternate whose names we will forward on to the Office of NC Charter Schools for consideration for this prestigious scholarship. Two winners from North Carolina charter high schools will be chosen.

To be considered for nomination a senior must:

Have been formally accepted at any one of the sixteen NC public universities;
Have outstanding academic achievement as measured by grades and standardized test scores;
Have demonstrated leadership, excellence of character, integrity and community involvement, and provide Mr. Miller with a written summary of your accomplishments in these areas;
Write an essay on the topic: Describe how your proposed college experience, within your selected field of study, will create conditions allowing you to implement the leadership and community involvement statndards of "People Helping People." This essay should be no longer than 2 pages, single spaced with 12 pt font.

Your summary of your accomplishments in the areas of leadership, character, integrity and community involvement and your essay must be returned to Mr. Miller no later than Friday, April 20th.

Please note that any student who is an employee or family member of a State Employees Credit Union employee is disqualified from applying for this scholarship.

Locals Relish 'Hunger Games' Filming Experience

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:31:54 GMT

From the Salisbury Post

Sunday, March 25th

Anna Chamberlain, a sophomore at Gray Stone Day School, spent two weeks in Shelby playing an extra in the movie’s District 12 scenes — an experience she “wouldn’t trade for anything.”

“The whole thing was very secretive,” she said of the filming process.

Clark Shelton Scholarship Opportunity

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:33:27 GMT

Charlotte's Finest Legacy Foundation announces the 2012 CMPD Officers Clark and Shelton Scholarship Opportunity. These scholarships were created in memory of CMPD Officers Clark and Shelton who were killed in the line of duty on April 1, 2007.

Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to either a high school senior or a currently enrolled college student who wishes to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Scholarship applicants must meet certain criteria to be considered. Criteria include but are not limited to being children of employees or retirees of a law enforcement agency in Mecklenburg, Stanly or Lincoln Counties. The employee may be a swore law enforcement officer or a non-swore employee of the agency.

Scholarship applications must be received by April 15, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in CMPD award ceremony in May.

Mail applications to Charlotte’s Finest Legacy Foundation, PO Box 410072, Charlotte, NC 28241.

For scholarship questions, questions about eligibility criteria or to receive an application email Jennifer Shelton at jshelton2884@gmail.com or Sgt. Susan Manassah at smanassah@cmpd.org

Juniors Brickner and Efird Selected to Attend Governor's School

jcrum@graystoneday.org (Jessica Crum) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT

Gray Stone Day School is proud to announce that Rebecca Brickner and Lea Efird have been selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School. The Governor’s School is a five week residential program held on two college campuses (Salem College and Meredith College) for 550 gifted rising seniors from across the state. Students are nominated for outstanding achievement in an area of Academics or Visual/Performing Arts, and selection is highly competitive. Both Gray Stone students will attend Governor’s School East at Meredith College where Rebecca will study Social Science and Lea will study English. Congratulations to Rebecca and Lea!

Latimer Accepts Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill

jcrum@graystoneday.org (Jessica Crum) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:55:44 GMT

Gray Stone Day School is proud to announce that Hunter Latimer has accepted the Morehead-Cain Scholarship at UNC Chapel Hill. Criteria for selection include Scholarship, Leadership, Moral Force of Character and Physical Vigor. Recipients receive a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, a laptop computer, and four summer enrichment experiences involving public service, international research and private enterprise opportunities. Morehead-Cain nominees hail from across North Carolina, the United States and internationally. Less than 4% of all nominees ultimately receive the scholarship, making the Morehead-Cain one of the most competitive merit scholarships in the country.

Hunter is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harrison Latimer of Salisbury, NC. At Gray Stone, she has been involved in activities such as Student Council, Cross Country and National Honor Society. Hunter is a National Merit Commended Student, an AP Scholar and plans to study Business and Spanish in college. She is Gray Stone’s first Morehead-Cain Scholarship winner.

Parkhill Accepts Levine Scholarship at UNC Charlotte

jcrum@graystoneday.org (Jessica Crum) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:43:33 GMT

Gray Stone Day School is proud to announce that James Parkhill has accepted the Levine Scholarship at UNC Charlotte. The Levine Scholarship is in its third year and was established by Charlotte community philanthropists Sandra and Leon Levine. Criteria for selection include Intellectual Curiosity, Commitment to Community Service and Ethical Leadership. Recipients receive a full four-year scholarship covering tuition, books, room and board, a laptop computer and four summer enrichment experiences designed to develop leadership skills and social awareness. As part of one of the first Levine Scholars cohorts, James will have a unique opportunity to help shape this scholarship program for the future.

James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Parkhill of Concord, NC. At Gray Stone, he has been involved in activities such as Project Unify and Cross Country. James is a National Merit Finalist as well as an AP Scholar and plans to study Civil Engineering and Special Education in college. He is Gray Stone’s first Levine Scholarship winner.

Meredith Allen Receives Service Academy Nominations

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:13:22 GMT

From The Stanly News and Press February 10, 2012 U.S. Rep. Larry Kissell (NC-08) has announced that he has nominated four local students to U.S. Service Academies. In order to receive an appointment to a military academy, students must first receive a nomination. “The hard work and effort of these students to pursue the long and brave tradition of service to our nation is a testament to their dedication,” Kissell said. Read more ... http://thesnaponline.com/servicenews/x980634240/Students-receive-nominations-to-U-S-Service-Academies.

Maher Appointed to West Point

jmorris@graystoneday.org (Jeff Morris) — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 02:08:19 GMT

From The Salisbury Post February 23, 2012 Dylan P. Maher, son of Patrick and Michelle Maher of Salisbury, has received an appointment to the class of 2016 at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Read more ... http://www.salisburypost.com/News/022312-edu-Maher-West-Point-w-pic-qcd.