20 January 2020

We start Monday Morning Meeting each week with a few minutes of mindfulness, and this morning, our focus was compassion in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. In order to be kind and show compassion to others, we must start with being kind and showing compassion to ourselves! Humans are quick to criticize, but it is kindness that allows us to solve problems, not criticism. So as you move through your week, take moments to find compassion around you. And have a good week!

General announcements

• Appreciations!
  
  • Jake - following through with his word
    
  • Jon R - helping run Rocket League club
    
  • De’Quan - helping with math
    
  • Edwin - staying focused and strong work ethic to finish credits
    
• Late to school? Check in with your advisor before going to class
  
  • We value promptness! It’s respectful of everyone else’s time and of your own educational goals. If you don’t have a legitimate reason to be late, we will ask you to return at the start of the next block
    
• ICAP block expectations
  
  • Get the teacher of record to initial your contract (list the actual class you’re working on, not just “ICAP”)
    
  • The teacher on duty for the ICAP support block will check in with you about weekly and daily goals
    
  • Points for your module will be signed off by the teacher of record - the teacher on duty for the block is there to help you problem solve and to help you stay accountable 
    
  • You can earn participation points for contract if you are working consistently (signed-off by teacher on duty for the block)
    
• Puzzle games in the principal’s office
  
  • Need a break? Want some alone time? Challenge yourself with one of the single player puzzle games in Christine’s office… or stare at the oddly mesmerizing water bubble toy! We all need a quick escape now and then :)
    
• Events coming up
  
  • Ski Day February 4
    
  • Government trip March 4-5
    

Teacher info

Math

• Block 1: Khan Academy
  
• Block 2: Khan Academy
  

English  

• Block 1: This I Believe [Connect]
  
• Block 2: No module - plan
  

Social Studies

• Block 1: BV Hope
  
  • Guest teachers: Anti-human trafficking 
    
• Block 2: ICAP Support
  

Science

• Block 1: Nervous System (New Dogs*)
  
• Block 2: Senior Seminar
  

Natalie

• Block 1: College and Careers - Scholarships
  
• Block 2: Discovery
  

Practicum

• Monday: ICAP
  
• Tuesday: Adulting
  
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
  
• Thursday: ICAP
  

Advisory

• Tuesday: Anna/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Pete advisory
  
• Wednesday: Off - if you have permission from your advisor
  

• Thursday: Anna/Steve advisory; Danny/Pete Mindfulness
  

Community Service

• Tuesday
  
  • 1:00 p.m. - Ark Valley Humane Society 
    
    • Next orientation will be end of February
      
• Wednesday
  
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum
    
• Thursday
  
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
    
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent
    
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.
  

 
Credit Celebration

• Gage - Work Experience
  
• Natalie - Reading & Writing
  
• Natalie - Technology
  
• Nick - Technology
  
• Lily - 21st Century Communication Skills
  
• Isaac - 21st Century Communication Skills
  
• Edwin - Personal Finance
  

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