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MMMM September 21

9/21/2015

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General announcements

If you fail this contract, you’ll be headed to sabbatical

Re-entry board: plan on being here Friday afternoon this week

Fridays are not half days - they are independent work time

You still need to log in for attendance
You need to be completing your module work
If students aren’t logging in and doing work, the independent work Friday afternoons will go away

House Bill 1451 Board: build your resume! great for jobs and colleges
Students looking to graduate in December (Sydney, Sean?)

talk to Christine about Research
talk to Mike about other senior elements
need to work hard on finishing other modules pronto to be ready for senior elements

Sticker contest: give Mike ideas!
Mike will be out Wednesday and Friday
next week schedule:

no school Monday
BBQ Thursday, overnight Thursday to Friday at Little Annie (20 pts for the trip)

Thursday is ‘count day’, which determines funding for our district
end of Disco!

New Dogs: all Disco and Skills work for all subject must be done the week after Disco ends, or you’ll be on Sabbatical
Next Monday, September 28: BV Strong Community Dinner

CCHS has tables - come join us!

CCHS is building its online presence

Facebook: www.facebook.com/chaffeecountyhs
Twitter: @chaffeecountyhs

Freedom Walk through the A21 Campaign - October 17
Homecoming

Teacher info

English

AM: The Art of Controversy

persuasive writing through podcasts, documentaries, articles

PM: English Skills - essays this week
Word of the Week: witless

Math

AM: no module; sitting in on Disco
PM: ALEKs - good full week to work

Science

AM and PM: Wolves! (at least 40 pts for the week)

Wolf sanctuary trip tomorrow/Wednesday

Sign thank you notes from fishing module and trip - they’re on Karen’s desk
Hydroponics - plants are being re-planted

Please help water them!

Caterpillars are growing fast - change out food and habitats every few days
Help Rachel with grant application next week

Social Studies

AM: A21 Campaign module, “Bodies are not Commodities”

Guest teachers Beth and Laura - slavery and human trafficking

PM: Crime in America

Thursday: trip to Prison Museum in Canon City

Electives

Candace - listing, hike, Disc Golf
Christine - games, inside and out
Graff - PE
Rachel - off

Juli Info

Careers module is starting mid-October
EQ surveys went around in advisories - if you missed that opportunity, Juli will check in with you
NOT program starting tomorrow for students wanting to quit or cut back on addictions

lasts 10 weeks

October 19 and 20: Erin and Branddi are leading the college trip

all students need 3 college visits for Careers credit

Karen info

New Dental Hygienist in town - accepts Medicaid (Karen will post a flyer)
Interested in getting a food backpack? talk to Karen
Mindfulness on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the start of Elective

Community service/Service Learning

4th and 5th grade Mini Blessings is starting up - Jeannette needs mentors

Another great resume opportunity!

Computer Recycling during Elective on Wednesdays
German Shepherd Rescue and Food Backpacks on Wednesdays
Working on a schedule for Preschool volunteers

Credit Celebration!

Patrick - Discovery
Steven W - Life Science, Algebra
Aubrey - Government
Dylan L - Physical Science

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MMMM September 14

9/14/2015

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General

pretty normal week, apart from early release Wednesday (condensed schedule)
tomorrow: all school principals and superintendent will be at CCHS to observe (not an assessment, just practice for admin)
didn’t pass contract last week? you have one more chance before being placed on sabbatical

if you didn’t pass last time, work with your advisor - make sure you pass this time!
next check: Friday, September 25, check #2
you must be here on Fridays to pass contract! know you’re missing the day? check in with advisory ahead of time

stickers and gear contest

Mike is looking for ideas - doesn’t need to be finalized yet
simpler is often better
turn in to Mike before… later
winner gets $20!

5 or 10 min breaks during school are not nicotine breaks!

we’re here to help you cut back, not encourage the habit

Wrap Around/House Bill 1451

If your family is struggling (you have a mentor, need Medicare, have court ordered community service, etc.), Wrap Around helps your family organize and manage everything to get back on track
In the past, CCHS students have been on the board - great for resume and scholarships

Anyone interested this year? talk to Mike; he is looking for one volunteer, maybe two

Beth, Laura - A21 Campaign

AM module next week for SS credit: Bodies are not Commodities

learning about slavery, human trafficking
highly interactive and important info

Freedom Walk this October

Teacher info

English

AM: no module; sitting in on Disco
PM: Intro to Podcast!

sign up with a partner
opportunity for earning 5 extra points in another subject

Word of the Week: malleable (changeable/easily influenced)

Math

AM: open for ALEKs or work on outside points

work in the math room, please

PM: economics

if you’re aiming to graduate in December, try to take this module

Science

AM: Mini Blessings with Jeannette - learn about horses!
PM: Trout Unlimited - taught by professionals

need at least 6 students for module

next week: wolf sanctuary trip!

Social Studies

AM: American Revolution - Legal or Treason?
PM: Social Studies Skills
want extra SS points? read the Pueblo Chieftain and write an essay for Graff

Electives

Candace - more listing journaling, art therapy
Christine - Podcast and Puzzles Chill Sessions and The Week (Thursday)
Graff - off
Rachel - PE

Juli Info

Discovery week 3

Anger Management

Thanks Old Dogs for respecting Commons space during Disco
October 1: overnight

just one night, all together

Seniors who need trip planning/college trip: October 19 - 20 overnight to Denver

trip leader needed to help plan with Juli
3-4 colleges, something fun
available for 10 students - priority to seniors graduating December

Interested in cutting down on nicotine or marijuana? take the NOT class

strategies and support for quitting or cutting down
starting next week during Elective on Tuesday

Karen info

Mindfulness Tuesday and Thursday at 10
Still waiting on paperwork! please return signed forms
Laptops: sign them out and return them properly

Community service/Service Learning

Meeting with 4th and 5th graders over lunch about Mini Blessings - need mentors
Lyndsey Pulsipher is coming Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. to do training for working at the Preschool

Anyone who wants to work at the Preschool this year should come (not just New Dogs)

Thursday Food Backpacks 8:45, German Shepherds in the PM
Computer Recycling will happen during Elective

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TMMM September 8

9/8/2015

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Schedule

Monday schedule today
Short week - mini-modules

Field trip Wednesday with Rachel and Candace
Thursday: all school Silvercliff trip - ropes course and swimming

Thursday:

10 points!
low ropes initiatives
hot springs pool (nice and warm, ahhhh)
challenge by choice
no flip flops - wear decent shoes
bring bathing suit and towel
lunch is provided
fill out liability form - must get parent signature if under 18

Friday: half day schedule

log in Friday afternoons! say what you’re working on or that you’re course complete
contracts need to be done and signed off by noon Friday

Modules

English

AM: Independent R&W finish up OR writing mini-module (creative writing or persuasive writing)
PM: English skills - finish packets and 3.8s by Friday
Word of the Week: prognosticate (to make a prediction/tell in advance)

Math

just today and Friday b/c of trips
if you’re just starting, you’ll review ALEKs and C-TACHS
submit point tracker

Science

AM: Colorado Ecosystems

Field trip Wednesday to Independence Pass and grottos

any old dogs can go - earn 10 points (sorry, new dogs)
sign-up is on Rachel’s door - bus can fit 12 students
bring a lunch, wear jeans and decent walking shoes

PM: River Watch
next week… fishing!
in two weeks… wolf sanctuary! overnight (Tues-Wed)

sign-up is on Rachel’s door

Social Studies

AM: no module; Graff will be in Disco
PM: Ancient Civilizations mini-module

Electives

Wednesday: diversity meeting - Shannon Hueling, CCHS grad, certified nurse
Candace: just today - journal-writing activity (prompt and free writing)
Rachel: just today - basketball
Graff: school store Tuesday, The Week Wednesday
Christine: off

Juli Info

Thanks to old dogs for respecting space in the commons during Disco
Surveys coming up - safe school and healthy kids - time during electives, maybe points
“Safe to Tell” program

1-877-542-7233

anonymous hotline - report a tip if you don’t feel safe or are concerned about someone else

12% of students didn’t feel safe in CCHS last year
20% have had suicidal thoughts or attempts
bullying behaviors lead to depression or suicidal thoughts

Volunteers for re-entry meetings Friday afternoon (pizza and ice cream!)

Part of a team that decides if students are ready to come back from sabbatical
Talk to Juli if you’re interested

Peer mediation - help peers resolve conflicts

Talk to Juli if you want to help out with that

Interested in quitting or cutting down on tobacco or marijuana usage? join NOT program

Karen info

Mindfulness Tuesday during elective
Paperwork: turn it in! still lots outstanding
laptops: sign out at front desk, sign back in (and plug in in the laptop cart)

Service Learning/Community Service

Check out sign-up sheets on Jeannette’s desk for Community Service

good for karma
good for health
good for CCHS graduation

Cornerstone church lunch
Recycling
Hydroponics
Hang photos of graduates - start a system
Mr. Colvan - Optimist Club Backpack Program

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks for students enrolled in BVSD - provided 79 packs last year every week for the school district
Pack Thurs morning at 9:00 a.m.
need a student coordinator for CCHS
food drives

Habitat for Humanity trip - April (more specific dates to come)

If you’re interested, plan ahead! It’s an awesome trip but needs to be front-loaded

Boots and Bolos next Saturday - talk to Jeannette
Jeannette is starting elementary school group Friday afternoons
Jeannette needs mentors for Mini Blessings

Other notes

Skateboarding warnings from police officers

Ticket for skateboarding in the street or on the sidewalk on Main Street

it’s ok to skateboard on the sidewalk between here and the river

Double ticket for holding onto a vehicle while skateboarding

Communication among students

chest puffing and intimidation language has to stop
no hat flipping
no alpha male/female behavior
no behavior that encourages “fight or flight” from someone else
stop inappropriate language, especially words like the ’n’ word - never ok
staff will call it out - redirects

Redirects may not include the official word - teachers and students both know what constitutes a redirect

“I’m sorry” means I’m working towards not doing that behavior again; it’s not a "get out of jail free” card

Recycling

three bins: cans, plastic, glass
please recycle! these resources are not renewable

Wash your dishes! Don’t assume Candace will do it

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