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March Community Service Contest
2021-03-01 - 2021-03-31
Try Your Luck in the March Community Service Contest!
Don’t miss your chance to win! We will hold random drawings throughout the month of March for fifteen lucky Crosby Scholars to win a $20 gift card to Walmart, Amazon, or Starbucks! All students who have submitted a 2020-21 Community Service Form will be entered into the drawings. Don’t wait to turn in your form – the sooner you submit your form, the better your chances are to win!
Did you know?

This year, you can submit hours making a difference at home! Help a neighbor, clean up your street or assist younger siblings with school work.
To submit your community service form online use the button below. No adult signature is required. For other ways to submit your form click here.

Community Service Deadlines
Grades 6-10: April 14, 2021
Click here to submit your online community service form today!
¡Prueba tu suerte en nuestro concurso de servicio comunitario de marzo!
¡No pierdas la oportunidad de ganar! ¡Realizaremos sorteos al azar durante todo el mes de marzo para que quince afortunados de Crosby Scholars ganen una tarjeta de regalo de $ 20 para Walmart, Amazon o Starbucks! Todos los estudiantes que hayan presentado un formulario de servicio comunitario 2020-21 se ingresarán en el sorteo. No espere para entregar su formulario: cuanto antes lo envíe, más posibilidades tendrá de ganar.
¿Sabías?

Los estudiantes podrán someter horas de servicio voluntario en su vecindario, cómo ayudar a los vecinos con el trabajo de jardinería, limpiar el parque del vecindario, ayudar a los hermanos menores con trabajos y proyectos escolares en línea, etc.
Para enviar su formulario de horas de servicio comunitario en línea, use el botón a continuación. No se requiere la firma de un adulto. Para otras formas de enviar su formulario, haga clic aquí.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2021-03-04 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm.
All registered students will be sent the meeting link at 5pm on March 3rd. The waiting room will open at 3:15 pm. Please plan to join the call between 3:15-3:30 pm.
Location: virtually via Zoom
Registration is required for this event through your Student Portal.
Students are only required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy each academic year.

6th Grade Academy
2021-03-04 16:00 - 17:00
Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All registered students will be sent the meeting link at 5pm on March 3rd. The waiting room will open at 3:45 pm. Please plan to join the call between 3:45 – 4:00 pm.
Location: virtually via Zoom
Registration is required for this event through your Student Portal.
We believe that learning how to set goals – short term and long term – is very important. Sixth grade students will be learning about setting “SMART” goals.
Students are only required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy each academic year.
Parents please note by allowing your student(s) to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy, you are agreeing to the terms of the Parent Partnership Agreement located in your student’s portal. This agreement will remain in effect for the duration of your student’s participation in the program. Should you not agree with these terms, you are required to contact the Executive Director at mwlovett@crosbyscholars.org before allowing your student to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy. Once your student attends the academy, the agreement is in effect until the student voluntarily withdraws from the program or does not fulfill a program requirement.

7th/8th Grade Academy - CANCELED
2021-03-06 09:00 - 10:30
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED – Please register for the 11:30am Academy session or email tstokes@crosbyscholars.org with any questions/concerns about Academy attendance.
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am.
All registered students will be sent the meeting link at 5pm on March 5th. The waiting room will open at 8:45 am. Please plan to join the call between 8:45-9:00 am.
Location: virtually via Zoom
Registration is required for this event through your Student Portal.
Students are only required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy each academic year.

6th Grade Academy
2021-03-06 09:30 - 10:30
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 am.
All registered students will be sent the meeting link at 5pm on March 5th. The waiting room will open at 9:15 am. Please plan to join the call between 9:15 – 9:30 am.
Location: virtually via Zoom
Registration is required for this event through your Student Portal.
We believe that learning how to set goals – short term and long term – is very important. Sixth grade students will be learning about setting “SMART” goals.
Students are only required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy each academic year.
Parents please note by allowing your student(s) to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy, you are agreeing to the terms of the Parent Partnership Agreement located in your student’s portal. This agreement will remain in effect for the duration of your student’s participation in the program. Should you not agree with these terms, you are required to contact the Executive Director at mwlovett@crosbyscholars.org before allowing your student to attend the Crosby Scholars Academy. Once your student attends the academy, the agreement is in effect until the student voluntarily withdraws from the program or does not fulfill a program requirement.

7th/8th Grade Academy
2021-03-06 11:30 - 13:00
Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
All registered students will be sent the meeting link at 5pm on March 5th. The waiting room will open at 11:15 am. Please plan to join the call between 11:15-11:30 am.
Location: virtually via Zoom
Registration is required for this event through your Student Portal.
Students are only required to attend one Crosby Scholars Academy each academic year.

College-A-Day: Salem College (Juniors)
2021-03-12 16:00 - 17:00
Visiting your possible future home for your next educational journey is an exciting time as you consider where to apply for your collegiate career. However, because of campus closures, we have shifted our college tours to a virtual platform. Join us throughout the day on March 12 on social media and webinar, to learn more about Salem College! Throughout the day we will post new Instagram stories covering a variety of topics on college life at Salem. We will also host a Live College Panel where you will have the opportunity to ask your specific questions to current college students. Registration is required in your student portal to attend the live panel.
We know that nothing can replace the experience of physically touring a college campus, but we do hope we can help you connect with a variety of schools throughout this year through a virtual platform. Email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if you have any questions.
“College A Day”: Salem College — Friday, March 12th, 2021 at 4:00 PM
*The only activity that requires a registration is the LIVE COLLEGE PANEL at 4PM. The Instagram stories will go live throughout the day. They will be available to watch at any time after the launch. Be sure to watch them all to learn as much as you can about the school. Engage with us on social media to let us know you have watched the videos! We are not requiring attendance for the Instagram stories, but we would like to know if you participated!
Please reach out to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org with any questions.

College-A-Day: Bennett College (Juniors)
2021-03-19 16:00 - 17:00
Visiting your possible future home for your next educational journey is an exciting time as you consider where to apply for your collegiate career. However, because of campus closures, we have shifted our college tours to a virtual platform. Join us throughout the day on March 19 on social media and webinar, to learn more about Bennett College! Throughout the day we will post new Instagram stories covering a variety of topics on college life at Bennett. We will also host a Live College Panel where you will have the opportunity to ask your specific questions to current college students. Registration is required in your student portal to attend the live panel.
We know that nothing can replace the experience of physically touring a college campus, but we do hope we can help you connect with a variety of schools throughout this year through a virtual platform. Email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if you have any questions.
“College A Day”: Bennett College — Friday, March 19th, 2021 at 4:00 PM
*The only activity that requires a registration is the LIVE COLLEGE PANEL at 4PM. The Instagram stories will go live throughout the day. They will be available to watch at any time after the launch. Be sure to watch them all to learn as much as you can about the school. Engage with us on social media to let us know you have watched the videos! We are not requiring attendance for the Instagram stories, but we would like to know if you participated!
Please reach out to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org with any questions.

"College is Affordable" Middle School Parent Webinar
2021-03-22 18:00 - 19:00
College is Affordable – a discussion about Early Financial Aid awareness
for parents of all middle school students
March 22nd – 6pm – 645pm via ZOOM
Guest speakers:
Takeila Barnes – College Foundation of North Carolina
Ashly Wilson – Financial Aid and Scholarships Coordinator, Crosby Scholars Program
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If you are a North Carolinian interested in going to college, chances are you will turn to the College Foundation of NC (CFNC.org) for assistance.

CFNC is a free, comprehensive resource designed to help all North Carolina students and families plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC offers valuable tools to inspire and help learners of every age pursue post-secondary education.
In this session, you will learn what valuable resources CFNC has to offer students and parents as they begin planning for college. You will also be introduced to Crosby Scholars’ own Financial Aid Coordinator, Ashly Wilson. She will share with you how the Crosby Scholars program supports families as they navigate the financial aid process.

College-A-Day: Meredith College (Juniors)
2021-03-24 16:00 - 17:00
Visiting your possible future home for your next educational journey is an exciting time as you consider where to apply for your collegiate career. However, because of campus closures, we have shifted our college tours to a virtual platform. Join us throughout the day on March 24 on social media and webinar, to learn more about Meredith College! Throughout the day we will post new Instagram stories covering a variety of topics on college life at Meredith. We will also host a Live College Panel where you will have the opportunity to ask your specific questions to current college students. Registration is required in your student portal to attend the live panel.
We know that nothing can replace the experience of physically touring a college campus, but we do hope we can help you connect with a variety of schools throughout this year through a virtual platform. Email us at seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org if you have any questions.
“College A Day”: Meredith College — Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 at 4:00 PM
*The only activity that requires a registration is the LIVE COLLEGE PANEL at 4PM. The Instagram stories will go live throughout the day. They will be available to watch at any time after the launch. Be sure to watch them all to learn as much as you can about the school. Engage with us on social media to let us know you have watched the videos! We are not requiring attendance for the Instagram stories, but we would like to know if you participated!
Please reach out to seniorprogram@crosbyscholars.org with any questions.
