Theta Chapter
Wilmington, North Carolina
Region IV
The North Carolina State Organization
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International
Marilyn F. Grinwis Gray Scholarship application open until March 15
Five $3000 scholarships are available to North Carolina students studying elementary education or music education. See link in Scholarships and Grants.
Virgo Academy Beginning Teachers Receive Gift Bags
Theta members Connie Marks and Elizabeth Miars created Valentine bags for Virgo beginning teachers to support their efforts to continue virtual learning for their students. Included in the bags were Starbucks gift cards, favorite snacks, fresh flowers and Buzzing Bee certificates for their enthusiastic participation in monthly book discussions. Bags were delivered to the school as a surprise Valentine present. Connie and Elizabeth continue to participate with these beginning teachers, their mentor teachers, and UNCW BT support staff in monthly virtual meetings. The February meeting topic focused on diversity in the classroom.
NC DKG Convention 2021 April 23-25, 2021
A Virtual Celebration: NC DKG: Past, Present, and Future
Remembering NC DKG Past -Friday 6:45 pm to 8 pm
Celebrating NC DKG Present - Saturday 9 am to 4:50 pm and 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm
Shaping NC DKG Future - Sunday 1 pm to 4 pm
Convention Virtual Showcases - Tue., April 20 through Sun., April 25
Virtual Tours of Penland School of Crafts, Carl Sandburg Home, Blue Ridge Parkway, John C. Campbell Folk School, Nantahala River Whitewater Rafting, Asheville Restaurants and Irresistible Escapes
See Complete Convention Schedule in the NC DKG News.
January Chapter Meeting Takes a Virtual Tour of the World
See Theta members on their vacations around the globe!
Theta Chapter Community Project Diaper/Wipes Drive
We collected 1,720 diapers (32 packages) and 2,672 wipes (38 packages) for the Foster Pantry!
Connie Marks Recognized in NC DKG Member Spotlight
Connie Marks, Theta member since 1977, is recognized on the NC DKG website in the Member Spotlight. Connie spearheaded our Scholarship Committee through the development of the Marilyn F Grinwis Gray Scholarship for Elementary and Music Education and the Theta Chapter Educator Grants.
2020 NC DKG Theta Chapter Educator Grant Recipients
Fifteen educators from New Hanover and Pender County schools submitted proposals for classroom projects this year through Theta’s Educator Grant program. Theta’s Scholarship Committee reviewed these applications using the grant rubric and selected four project proposals for maximum funding of $500. The following recipients and projects will support classroom activities during Spring 2021:
