North Buncombe Elementary Principal Selected for Leadership Development Program
Kudos to North Buncombe Elementary School principal Andy Peoples:
Dr. Andrew Peoples, principal at North Buncombe Elementary School, has been selected as a participant in the Distinguished Leadership in Practice (DLP), a leadership development program for practicing school leaders.
Peoples is one of only forty principals that has been selected to be trained as a potential DLP facilitator in North Carolina. Principals were chosen based on a variety of criteria including the ability and desire to lead and coach peers, a strong commitment towards being a team player in the professional learning community, and willingness to work in an e-learning environment.
“Dr. Peoples is highly respected by his peers,” says Dr. Tony Baldwin. “This selection reflects both his ability to create a successful professional learning community as well as a collaborative leadership style.”
As a DLP participant, Peoples will examine the meaning of “Distinguished” school leadership through a problem-based, real-world approach. The program will include face-to-face meetings, on-line coursework, and small-group sharing sessions. Principals in DLP will tackle the challenges currently facing their schools. By working in face-to-face and virtual environments, Peoples will have the opportunity to share and expand his leadership skills and will have opportunities to use 21st century tools and methods in practical ways.
Holiday Events and Fundraisers at North Buncombe Elementary
There’s a few things happening during the holidays at North Buncombe Elementary School (251 Flat Creek Church Road) right now, including their Annual Cookie Dough Sale and the 2nd Graders performance of The Nutcracker. Information from North Buncombe Elementary PTO:
Cookie Dough Sale
North Buncombe Elementary School is currently doing our annual Cookie Dough Sale again. We decided to do it prior to Christmas this year so people could buy cookie dough for their holiday baking and Christmas gifts. We are still selling the cookie dough, coffee, cocoa, brownies, and candles. In addition, this year we have Auntie Anne’s soft pretzels and pretzel dogs and Country Creations Gourmet Pumpkin Cake Rolls. The sale will run through Monday, December 7, 2009. Anyone interested can contact the school at (828) 645-6054. All proceeds will go towards the PTO Budget for this year.The Nutracker
The second grade will be performing The Nutcracker next week at the school. The evening performance will be on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 7 p.m. and it is always a packed house. They will also be doing performances on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 9 a.m. There is no admission to any of the performances.Used Shoe Drive
We are also conducting a Used Shoe Drive at NBES. The shoes that we collect will be sent overseas to the needy. The Preferred Shoes are Children’s/Women’s/Men’s Shoes and Sneakers. Unacceptable Shoes: NO Bedroom shoes, Golf shoes, flip flops, steel toe shoes, women’s boots, or women’s heels greater than 3″. Shoes may be dropped off at North Buncombe Elementary School or the collection box at Food Lion (130 Weaver Blvd).
November 2009 School Menus
Buncombe County school menus for November 2009. These are all in PDF format from the Buncombe County Schools website:
October 2009 School Menus
School menus for October 2009. These are all in PDF format from the Buncombe County Schools website:
NBES Fall Festival Oct. 2
North Buncombe Elementary School (251 Flat Creek Church Road) hosts their 12th Annual Fall Festival on Friday, October 2, 2009. The event is a fundraiser for the North Buncombe Elementary PTO. Info:
12th Annual NBES Fall Festival
North Buncombe Elementary School
251 Flat Creek Church Rd., Weaverville
Friday, October 2, 2009
5-9 p.m.Theme: World’s Fair. Come out & enjoy a wonderful night ‘Around the World’. Fun family activities, world cuisine foods, music and dance. Inflatables, crafts — an overall great time to be expected! The PTO will also be raffling off themed baskets along with a 50/50 raffle. Tickets are $1.
September 2009 School Menus
School menus for September 2009. These are all in PDF format from the Buncombe County Schools website:
2009-10 Buncombe County School Calendar
Hard to believe, but school starts back on August 25, 2009, less than a month from now. A full school calendar in printable format is available via the link below. Here’s a few notable dates (of course all are subject to change in the event of adverse weather):
- First Day for Students: August 25, 2009
- Christmas Break: December 21, 2009-January 1, 2010
- Spring Break: April 5-9, 2010
- Last Day for Students: June 10, 2010
October School Menus
October 2008 Menus for Buncombe County schools:
NBES Fall Festival Sep 26
North Buncombe Elementary School’s (251 Flat Creek Church Road 
) Fall Festival is scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2008, from 5-9 p.m. at the school. The annual fundraiser will feature entertainment, inflatables, booths/games, cake walk, funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, hamburgers, corn-dogs, face painting, a demolition car, and more. Admission is free.
Along with selling tickets for food and rides, they will also be selling raffle tickets for some great gift baskets and a 50/50 raffle (where the winner gets half the money collected). Raffle tickets are $1 each. Here’s a sample of the some of the gift baskets they’ll be giving away:
What’s Cooking Basket: Tickets To Ghost Town, Fruit Peeler, Chocolate Chip & Pecan Pound Cake, Egg Separator, Asheville Tourist Tickets, Kitchen Timer, “Ove” Gloves, Can Colander, Pot Holder, Whisk, Ice Cream Scoop, $10 Gift Certificate To Atlanta Bread, Bowl Scraper, Kitchen Towel Bar, $10 Gift Certificate To Ace Hardware, Cookie Cutter, 3 Fall Hand Towels, Wooden Spoon Set, Set Of 3 Mixing Spoons, (2) 3 Pack Kitchen Towel Sets, Haunted Ghost Tours 4 Tickets, Milk Chocolate Turtles, Taper Candles, 2 Free Softplay Passes At Fun Depot, Nascar Cake Decorations, Hickory Farms Cheese Spread, White & Milk Chocolate Mousse Mixes, Butter Crock, Glass Cookie Stamps, Brownie & Appetizer Cookbooks, Hydrangea Serving Bowl, Apple Hand Towel, Hot Chocolate, Corkscrew, Sweet N Sour Marinade, Sunflower Kitchen Set, Bag Clips, Salad & Metal Tongs, Can Opener, Spatula, Basting & Slotted Spoon, Ketchup & Mustard Container, 2 Pc. Meatloaf Pan Set, Measuring Cups & Spoons, Cakes By Jane Gift Certificate, Cooling Eye Patches, Apron, Pizza Cutter
Rest & Relaxation Basket: Tickets To Lazy 5 Ranch, Bath Salts, Cooling Eye-patches, Lip Balm, Am/Fm Radio Headset, $10 Gift Certificate Atlanta Bread, Candles, Hot Chocolate, Potpourri Sachets, Gloves For Moisture Therapy With Repair Lotion, Loofah Pad, Nivea Lotion, Cakes By Jane Gift Certificate, Avon Naturals – Vanilla Shower Gel, Body Mist, & Lotion, Organic Bar Soap, 2 Body Butter, Aroma Flakes Bath Confetti, Bubble Bath, Rain Drops Bath Set, Pineapple Shower Gel, Strawberry Swirl Bath Set, Pumice Stone And Brush, Bath Sponges, Bioessence Soap Collection, Vanilla Bath Crystals, Long Handle Bath Brush, Bath Beads, Aromatherapy Body Wash, Scrub, & Lotion, Revlon Facial Sauna, Manicure Set, Vanilla Sugar Bath Set, Scarf, Red Sequin Compact, Haunted Ghost Tours 4 Tickets, Island Tropics Bath Set, Cherry Blossom Bath Set, Save Your Sole Skin Care, Tranquility Fountain, Herb Tea, Hershey’s Choc-Mint Sticks, 25% Off At The Sunroom
Outdoor Adventure Basket: Tickets To NC State Zoo, Black Dome Thermos, Black Dome Water Bottle, Horseback Riding Lessons & T-Shirt, Am/Fm Radio Headset, Magnetic Basketball Decal, Cakes By Jane Gift Certificate, Potpourri Sachets, General Equipment Rental Ball Cap, Outdoor Plastic Playset, Haunted Ghost Tours 4 Tickets, Disney Princess Rod & Reel, Radio Control Sea Racer, 2 Free Passes For Climbing Wall @ Fun Depot, Survival Wrap, Portable Dog Food & Water Bowl, Coleman Duffel Bag, Set Of 3 Citronella Candles, Liberty Bicycles Youth Helmet & Flasher, $20 Gift Certificate Jimmy’s Automotive, $20 Gift Certificate Weaverville Drug, $25 Walmart Gift Card, Horseshoe Play Set, Chocolate Chip & Pecan Pound Cake, Hot Chocolate, $25 Gift Certificate Flat Rock Grille, $10 Gift Certificate Atlanta Bread, Pier 1 Umbrella
Other gift baskets to be raffled include a Teachers Survival Basket, Night Out Basket, Home & Garden Basket, Family Fun Basket, Dad’s Delight Basket, and an Arts & Crafts Basket.
September 2008 School Menus
Buncombe County school menus for September 2008:
