Phone: 919-934-8979 ext. 5744
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelors of Science: - Early Childhood Education - Special Education Certifications Include: - General Education K-6 - Special Education K-6
Ms. Cali Durning
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! My name is Cali Durning and this is my fifth year of teaching at SSE. I am orginally from Maryland, but relocated to Pittsburgh, PA. There, I received my degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from Robert Morris University. In July of 2016, I moved to NC to begin my teaching career. I am a HUGE Ice Hockey fan! I love watching the Pittsburgh Penguins and try to go to as many NHL games as possible each season. It is really awesome having another NHL team- the Carolina Hurricanes, down here in Raleigh. We have recently become Canes Season Ticket Members, so I am so excited to be watching even more live Hockey, hopefully this year! I have always wanted to be a teacher... it is my passion! When I am not at school, I am usually watching movies and spending time with family, friends, and my sweet pup; Lila. FUN FACT- I just got engaged at the beginning of the school year, but we will not be planning a wedding anytime soon, due to COVID! I am continuing to serve as the Exceptional Children's teacher for first through third grade again this year. Although this is a different start to the year, I am really looking forward to working with both our students and families of SSE!
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2020-2021 Virtual Schedule
Ms. Durning's LIVE Sessions- Schedule via Google Meets
10:15-10:45 2nd Grade Reading/Writing
10:45-11:15 2nd Grade Reading/Writing
11:30-12:00: 3rd Grade Reading/Writing
12:30-1:00: 3rd Grade Reading/Writing
1:30-1:45: 1st Grade Math
2:45-3:15: 1st Grade Reading/Writing
3:15-3:30: 2nd Grade Math
**VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS**
1:50-2:40 (Students can join for support, via Google Meet Links, as needed)
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Board of Education Budget Work Session set for April 29
The Johnston County Board of Education will hold a Budget Work Session on Thursday, April 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield.
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Take the 2021 Family Survey
Johnston County Public Schools values your feedback! We are currently surveying JCPS families in order to gain insight into your perception of our school and district effectiveness. To ensure we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback.
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2021-2022 JCPS Preschool applications now open
The online application for the Johnston County Public Schools Preschool Program is now available. Parents who are interested in the JCPS Preschool Program are encouraged to apply early, as availability is on a first come, first served basis. The application window closes on June 30th.
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JCPS releases updated graduation and prom details
Johnston County Public Schools has updated its plan to mark senior milestones, including prom and graduation while adhering to guidance from the Johnston County Public Health Department and the CDC in regards to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pre-K - 5th Grade to return to Plan A on March 1
The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1.
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Do You Want to Learn More About the IB PYP Program at SSE?
South Smithfield Elemementary is currently a candidate to become an IB (International Baccalaureate) PYP (Primary Years Program). Our IB Coordinator has put together a video that explains the program and how our students will benefit from this world renowned program....
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Kindergarten Registration Happening Now for 2021-2022 School Year!
2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration began Feb. 15 and ends on March 5. For specific questions, parents are asked to call their assigned school. Registration can be completed online for all students. If you need assistance completing your registration or do not have access to a computer to complete the online registration, please call the school to make an appointment.
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Plan A Return to School - March 1, 2021
The Johnston County Board of Education voted to return Pre-K - 5th grade to Plan A, four days per week, beginning on Monday, March. 1. These students will participate in face-to-face instruction on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with Wednesday serving as an asynchronous learning day, to allow for deep cleaning of the schools.
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Plan B Return to School
Beginning February 1, 2021, all students who are face to face will return to school under the Plan B model. Plan B is a cohort model where students attend school face to face 2 days a week and participate in remote learning 3 days a week.
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Before School Care and After School Care Begin October 19, 2020
With the return of face to face instruction, we are excited to start back our Before School Care and After School Care/My Kids Club programs.
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Beginning of Grade (BOG) Testing Letters
As your child begins third grade, you will see a concentrated focus in ensuring students can read at or above grade level and is making progress in reading proficiency, so they can read, comprehend, integrate, and apply complex texts needed for secondary education and career success. As part of the Read to Achieve law (G.S. ยง115C-83.1) passed by the General Assembly in 2012, your child will take the Beginning-of-Grade 3 (BOG3) Reading Test to establish a baseline measure of beginning third-grade reading skills. This test will be administered within the first 20 days of face to face instruction, October 26 - November 23, 2020
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Progress Reports Parent Letters
Progress Reports will be sent electronically this year. Click here to read the parent letter.
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Virtual Parent Information Sessions with Teachers
Each grade level will have their own designated time to hear from their child's teachers, learn about parent expectations to help with virtual learning and ask any questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to chat with your child's teacher in a virtual setting!
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Check out our School Counselors' Website
Our school counselors here at South Smithfield Elementary, Ms. April Gibson (K-2) and Ms. Jennifer Whitlock (3-5) have an abundance of resources available to help students, parents and famliies during this time. They have created their own website with a virtual classroom, activities and resources.
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Free Breakfast and Lunch for ALL students for 2020-2021 School Year
South Smithfield Elementary will open for curbside service for meal pickups on August 17th. The lunch service time is 11:00am-12:00 pm Monday through Friday
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Free Preschool for Four Year Olds Through the NC Pre_K
Attention parents of 4-year-olds: Are you interested in your child attending a free preschool program? The NC PreK program is designed to provide 4-year-old children with positive early learning experiences that support their development and prepare them for Kindergarten.
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Access SSE's Virtual Library
Did you know that SSE has a Virtual Library? Click here to accces the "Dolphin Cove." an online resource with access to electronic books, read a louds, virtual field trips and more!
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2018/2019 State Report Card Released
The NC School Report Cards website contains snapshots of information about North Carolina schools...
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School Menus - Breakfast and Lunch
School menus will no longer be printed and sent home with students. Click here to see monthly menus.
