Phone: 19193339157
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Degrees and Certifications:
-West Virginia University, B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology and Special Education -North Carolina Central University, M.Ed., Communication Disorders and Audiology. -NC Board of Examiners License in Speech Language Pathology -Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology
Mrs. Chareen Monk
Greetings Dynamic Dolphins and Welcome to Speech Therapy!
I am so excited to be joining South Smithfield Elementary for my third year as a speech therapist at SSE but have been a speech therapist for almost 30 years. I have worked in various settings in addition to schools including; acute care in hospitals, private therapy clinics and long term care. I am located in Room 37 (3-5 wing) on Wednesdays (virtually), Thursdays and Fridays and I work at various other schools on Mondays and Tuesdays with students who are learning to use assistiave technology. If your child has been assigned to me for speech, I will be in contact with you at some point during the school year to schedule their annual IEP. The purpose of this is to review their goals that we will be working on over the next year. Please remember that if at any time you have concerns or wish to change something in your child's plan, you may schedule a meeting with me by sending me a written message or email.
Just a few reminders:
- For students who come to SSE just for speech, we follow the Johnston County Schools Restart Calendar for teacher workdays, holidays and early releases.
- For updates regarding inclement weather, please check the county website: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/Page/12367
- Please let me know if your child has any special dietary restrictions since we sometimes use food and flavor additives in speech.
- Check your child's weekly folders and planners for additional speech practice assignments throughout the week.
- My extension at school is 5762.
I am looking forward to a DYNAMIC SCHOOL YEAR!
Mrs. Monk
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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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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 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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School Menus - Breakfast and Lunch
School menus will no longer be printed and sent home with students. Click here to see monthly menus.
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JC Board of Education Special Session meeting set for July 29
A special called session of Johnston County Board of Education has been called for Thursday, July 29 at 5:00 p.m. in the Evander Simpson Building in Smithfield. The open session portions of the meeting and all announcements will be accessible to the public via the livestream available online.
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Deadline approaching for Transportation for 2021-22 School Year
The deadline is quickly approaching for Johnston County Public Schools families who need transportation for their students during the 2021-2022 school year. Students who will be attending Early College or Career Technical Leadership Academy, which will begin on August 2nd, have until July 22nd to request transportation. Students who will begin school on August 23rd have until August 2nd to request transportation. This date is for all other JCPS Schools on the traditional school calendar.
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Summer Meal Service begins June 7
As the school year comes to a close, JCPS meal service will now operate at 9 sites during the summer months.
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JCPS Outdoor Mask Mandate Lifted
While face masks are still required in all of our indoor facilities, students, staff, and guests of our campuses are no longer required to wear a face covering when outdoors. Students and staff may continue to wear masks when participating in recess or outdoor activities if they choose to do so.
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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.
