Design Camp is an annual summer design program offered to high school students at NC State University College of Design. It informs students about college study in design and raises awareness of the impact of art and design through a series of weeklong summer programs.

Design Camp projects challenge students to explore their creativity and critical-thinking skills while pushing them to try a range of techniques and media. The exploration of the design process teaches students to question, make choices, generate alternatives, work collaboratively and ultimately broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Camp participants work with camp faculty on projects involving each of the following design disciplines: architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, art + design and graphic design. In addition to studio projects, students participate in other activities all aimed at stimulating their creativity and deepening their understanding of the design field.

Registration for camp begins Feb 15th and is on a first come basis. Visit the CAM Design Camp website to find out more information and to register.

Think you got the rhymes?

Wake County Public Libraries is hosting its 7th Annual Teen Poetry Contest.

Bust out your best and submit it online at Wake Country Public Libraries Student Poetry Contest. Entries  must be in by March 15th.

The faculty and staff at the NCSU College of Education are pleased to invite students to our E-STEM Teaching Careers Day, Friday, March 16th from 2:00-4:30 pm at The Friday Institute at NCSU.

ALL students with interest in becoming teachers in STEM areas are invited to attend! Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 29th at http://go.ncsu.edu/estemregistration.

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Teaching Careers! This day of exploration will allow students to catch a glimpse of the experiences they would encounter as a student in a STEM Education major at NC State University. Some highlights of the event include the opportunity to explore with hands-on and interactive sessions with members of the College of Education faculty and staff, meeting current College of Education students and the chance to learn more about the prestigious STEM Education programs available at NCSU.

Register NOW for the SPRING SAT Prep Course which will begin March 12th and March 15th.  Registration forms may be picked up in Guidance or the Front Office before school, during lunch, or after school.  See Mr. Brooks in the commons after school between 2:30 and 3:30 to turn in your registration form or if you have any questions

FAFSA Day is a program offered by College Foundation of North Carolina. On FAFSA Day, college financial aid officers and other volunteers will help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms. The program is open to students who plan to attend college in the 2012-13 academic year.

Visit CFNC.org to sign up and participate.

Our last Honor Roll Breakfast was a –HUGE– success. Middle Creek produced 749 students who made the list! A big, Big, BIG thank you to the teachers at Middle Creek for engaging the students and making this happen. Another big, BIG thank you to Carman Web who spearheads this project and to all the volunteers that worked hard to make it happen.

Here we are again, ready to make it happen for our second semester honor roll inductees. We will be celebrating on Thursday, Feb 23rd. Our intent is to demonstrate to our young scholars that their hard work is noticed and their dedication appreciated. It takes a great deal of effort to earn a place on the Honor Roll.

Parents, how can you help? We always welcome volunteers to come in the day of the event and help coordinate the task of feeding over 700 students. You can also help by donating non-perishable items. Every dollar we save allows us to purchase one more gift card to honor a few chosen students. If you would lik to volunteer your time or food, please contact Carman Webb at carmangwebb@earthlink.net.

We like to give a big shout out to McDonald’s at Ten-Ten and Kildaire Farm Road, who has always supported our honor roll breakfast.

We also like to give a shout out to Coffee and Crepes at Crossroad in Cary, who will be providing freshly prepared Crepes at this semester’s event.

Cap and Gown picture day is Wednesday, February 8, 2012. There is a $5 sitting fee that day, payable to Lifetouch. Cap and Gown will be provided.

Seniors who need to order their cap and gown may do so by going to www.hjgraduation.com  or calling (919)890-5288. But hurry, you only have until March.

The Town of Cary School of Government provides the community with an opportunity to learn how municipal government functions, what services are provided, and how citizens can become involved. Students get a behind-the-scenes look at Town government structure, culture and decision-making.

Visit the Town of Cary for more details.

Looking to renew (or initiate) your commitment to fitness this post-Holiday season? Check out these great “Healthy Living Events” in Wake County Public Libraries!   Source: Wake Government Fitness Events Schedule