Happy Monday! Thank you to all the students who came to the drive-in on Saturday to watch Beautiful Boy. We saw ten of our students there! Addiction and recover are tough subjects, but it so important to talk about them. We appreciate Chaffee County Public Health for making this movie (and concessions and Narcan) available to everyone.
 
We are heading into the final week of Discovery and Skills! Next week, everyone will be in regular modules, which will allow for more variety in offerings moving forwards. We have a full week, but there will still be some anomalies this week as Steve is out Monday – Wednesday (Jane is substituting) and Natalie is out Thursday and Friday. Christine will support students as needed in their absence – advisory issues for Steve and College & Careers issues for Natalie.
 
The colors are changing fast… take some time to enjoy the golden leaves while they are here!
 
General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • Everyone who came out to Beautiful Boy on Saturday night. 
    • (Available on Amazon Prime, so still a possibility for a Diversity Meeting)
  • Jeannette for taking the initiative to get our blinds up!
  • Henry would like to thank Luke for a fun weekend.
  • Jeanette would like to thank everyone who helped at Turner Farm.
  • Congrats to Grace for getting her license and advocating for herself with her teachers to be out while she finished it all up.
• Other announcements
  • Print contracts after MMM: getting confusing printing them throughout the day, so we’re going to go back to processing them immediately after MMM since we’ve been pretty efficient with our time.
    • Print double sided before 1st block.
    • Karen has an inbox on her counter for her copy contracts
    • If you make changes later in the day, print a new copy for Karen
  • Steve is out (hunting) this week, so Jane is filling in for a few days.
    • Christine will be assisting with the advisory portion of the day.
  • Wear your mask: thank you for wearing them, but be aware that we have had cases in the district, so it’s very important that we keep them on all day (covering mouth and nose).
    • Quarantine means distance learning but also that we’re at home all day, not out on the town.
  • P/T Conferences coming up in the next few weeks - stay tuned for more details
    • Virtual because of COVID.
  • Please take the survey about device and internet availability at home in preparation for conferences and in case of remote learning.
  • Please be mindful of the building and grounds and pick up after yourselves.
    • Thank you for the efforts so far to keep the building tidy!
  • Fridays are normal school days (out at 3:10).
    • You must have all your work done and signed off in order to leave early. If you don’t have your work done, you are expected to stay all day even if it won’t make a difference with passing/failing contract - the most important work is completing modules so you can progress towards your credits
• Schedule notes
  • Tuesday Presidential Debate and Thursday Commissioner forum
    
    • ​Presidential debate: Tues, Sept 29 @ 7:00 p.m. on CBS News live
      
    • Commissioners forum: Thurs, October 1 @ 7:00 p.m. on Zoom (use this link)
      
    • Watch and take notes for Social Studies points! Stay tuned for details on how to turn the assignment in
      
  • Thursday is Count Day - Attendance check for school funding!
    • Logging in from home counts!
  • Thursday is also Picture Day
    • Order forms will be available that morning
• Contract celebration
  • Highest points: Dez with 94!
  • 100% logins: Dequan, Trevor, and Sam D

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: Discovery support
• Block 2: Math Skills
  • If you were in Science Skills last week, you should be in Math Skills this week.
• Clubs: Check in with Danny!

English  

• Block 1: Famous Failures
• Block 2: Banned Books Week (Construct)

Social Studies

• Block 1: Early Native Americans
• Block 2: R&W for SS (English credit)

Science

• Block 1: Plan!
• Block 2: Science Skills
  • If you had Math Skills last week, you’re in Science Skills this week!

Natalie

• Block 1: Discovery (Last Week!)
  • Boondocks Trip Wednesday - put it on your contract 
  • 4 points for Disco credit, 6 points for contract
• Block 2: College & Careers (Virtual College Fair)
  • Free Application Day Oct. 3
  • Natalie is out of building Th.-Fri. - Christine will sign off work
• Nyla is running Yoga/Mindfulness this week!

 
Practicum

• Monday: Advisory
• Tuesday: Diversity Meeting (Sol Vista)
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
• Thursday: Office Hours and Study Hall 
  • DVR - work experience interview
  • SWP - job search assistance

 
Advisory

• Tuesday: Amanda/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Nancy advisory
• Wednesday: Off - if you have permission from your advisor
• Thursday: Amanda/Steve advisory; Danny/Nancy Mindfulness

 
Community Service

• Tuesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Ark Valley Humane Society 
• Wednesday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Turner Farm apple picking!
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - working on doing it virtually!
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.

 
Credit Celebration

• Johnny - Algebra 1
• Jake: THREE credits! R&W, Social Studies, and Personal Finance
• Myles - Fiction Studies

 

Welcome back to another four day week! Check is this Friday. Students, focus on getting your work done. Set clear goals and check in with your teachers to ensure you are on track. If you missed the Silver Cliff field trip, you’ll need to make a plan to earn extra points so you aren’t struggling to meet minimum points.
 
And speaking of Silver Cliff, thank you to everyone who participated! It’s always great to get out of the building and take time to play. 
 
If you are reading this e-mail from home, please remember to fill out your contract and check in with your advisor. Even at home, you can continue working!
 
General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • Mason F for checking in with Steve about the Diversity meeting.
  • Jeremiah for grabbing Danny’s hat at Silver Cliff.
  • Gage for saying hi to Natalie when he passed her on the street.
  • Max, Logan, and everyone else who made a good effort to login and communicate last week when working independently out of the building.
• Other announcements
  • Seniors: if you missed the planning meeting on Thursday, please check in with your advisor and make a plan this week (share with advisor and Christine).
  • If working from home, please remember to check in with both your teachers and advisor and update your contract to reflect that you’re out of the building.
    • You can write one email to all teachers and advisors to let everyone know what’s going on instead of sending separate emails to everyone.
    • Do send a quick email to your teachers if you turn something in on Classroom so they know there’s something to check.
    • Be here on Fridays to check in and go over your contract.
  • Diversity meeting opportunity this Saturday: movie at the drive-in (Beautiful Boy).
    • Points for next contract (#3).
  • Natalie is available for counseling sessions (points opportunity!) outside of school.
    • For details, check your email!
  • SATs Oct. 14th!
  • Logins: it’s still Contract #2; reminder that you don’t need to log in on Friday afternoons.
  • Sign up for meals by 8:10! Menus posted on bulletin board by English room.
• Schedule notes
  • Thank you all for being here despite the confusion over the online learning announcement. Please make sure you have contact info for your advisor and teachers in case you do need to reach out for anything.
  • Another 4 day week! Be aware of what’s going on this week (no adulting), where you should be when, and how you can earn points for your contract.
  • Old Dogs: get your Work Experience and Personal Finance in before Service Learning so you can get into the Green faster, especially if you’re looking for independent work.
• Contract celebration
  • Highest points: 
  • 100% logins: 

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: Math Skills
  • Group C: Jordyn, Trevor, Shon, Jeremiah, Madalynn, Mason F.
• Block 2: Khan Academy

English  

• Block 1: Reading and Writing
  • Sign up on Amanda’s door and check in daily for goals
• Block 2: Discovery support with Natalie

Social Studies

• Block 1: Vietnam Wars
• Block 2: Plan block - no students

Science

• Block 1: Science Skills
  • Group D: Harmony, Kaileb, Keeenan, Sam, Henry, Izek, Mason N
• Block 2: Film Canister Rockets

Natalie

• Block 2: Discovery

Practicum

• Tuesday: Advisory
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
• Thursday: Office Hours and Study Hall

 
Advisory

• Wednesday: Amanda/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Nancy advisory
• Thursday: Amanda/Steve advisory; Danny/Nancy Mindfulness

 
Community Service

• Tuesday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Turner Farm
  • 1:00 p.m. - Ark Valley Humane Society 
• Wednesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - painting this week! (hopefully)
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.

 
Credit Celebration

• Josey earned a Science credit!
• Myles got another English credit (Language and Literacy)!

We are excited for our Silvercliff field trip Wednesday! These trips are a great opportunity to apply our core values: work, play, commit, connect, evolve. Wear good shoes, be prepared to be outside (sunscreen and water), and bring a suit if you want to swim! If you don’t want to swim, we have plenty of other activity options for the afternoon. Morning will be clubs and advisory team building activities.
Please bring a mask! We are giving out too many disposable masks. If you haven’t gotten a CCHS buff yet, ask Jeannette for one. And then just remember to bring it each day. :)

 General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • Everyone for helping with Mini Blessings
  • Keenan for being nice and greeting Steve outside
  • Dez for rocking independent reading and her flexibility with modules last week
  • Teachers for making CCHS a great place to be.
• Other announcements
  • Quick “Senior” meeting - for anyone expecting to graduate this year
    • Thursday during Office Hours
    • PLEASE attend this meeting to make a plan for the year and monthly goals
• Schedule notes
  • Silvercliff field trip Wednesday
    • Leave CCHS at 8:30, return at 2:00
    • Earn 10 points for attending (2 for Clubs, 8 for field trip participation)
    • Clubs and Advisory team building in the morning
    • Lunch provided
    • Games and pool (hot springs source) in the afternoon
    • Turn in your permission slips!
  • This is Contract #2; when logging in, select the number for your contract, not the block you’re in!
• Contract celebration
  • Highest points: Jordyn
  • 100% logins: Corbin

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: Khan Academy
• Block 2: Personal Finance

English  

• Block 1: PLAN
• Block 2: English Skills (Group B)

Social Studies

• Block 1: DISCO
  • Room available for a few students to work independently.
• Block 2: Social Studies Skills (Group A)

Science

• Block 1: Reading & Writing
• Block 2: Do You Have Heart?

Natalie

• Block 1: DISCO

 
Practicum

• Monday: Advisory
• Tuesday: Adulting - Your Voice, Your Vote!
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
  • If you’re signed up for hiking, be prepared!
  • Outdoor yoga!
• Thursday: Office Hours and Study Hall

 
Advisory

• Tuesday: Amanda/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Nancy advisory
• Wednesday: Silvercliff field trip!
• Thursday: Amanda/Steve advisory; Danny/Nancy Mindfulness

 
Diversity Meetings:

• Beautiful Boy - FREE movie showing at drive-in -- Sat. Sept. 26th @ 7:30pm
  • Answer questions for credit.
• Sol Vista: Resources & Self-care Assessment -- Tues. Sept. 29th

Scholarships:

• Boettcher Scholarship - great opportunity to continue learning for free! Talk with Nancy if you would like more information.

Community Service

• Tuesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Ark Valley Humane Society 
• Wednesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - painting this week!
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.

Credit Celebration

• Ronald - Discovery
• Casey - Discovery
• Myles - Government
• Myles - Work Experience
• Daniel - Work Experience
• Jared - Work Experience

We hope you had a restful weekend! As we move into this second week of the contract, please keep your goals in mind and stay on top of work so that Friday isn’t stressful for you. And remember to log in twice each day with the Login form so your attendance is counted. 
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General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • Madalynn - shoutout for the awesome CCHS painting!
  • Logan - didn’t ruin the geocaching experience even though he knew where it was last week
  • Josh and Harmony - great job advocating for individual needs
• Screenings: please do it early before coming to school and be sure to spell your name correctly and with no extra spaces.
• Free meals!
  • Meals are being provided for any student who wants them (at least through December).
  • Still submit free/reduced lunch application
  • Reminder to sign up with Karen by 8:10.
  • If you think you’re going to leave early, either make sure you come back for lunch or consider not signing up for lunch so we don’t waste any food. (We had a lot of food left here on Friday.)
• New students: split for skills modules 
  • Group A: Mason F, Izek, Mason N, Trevor, Henry, Jordyn
  • Group B: Keenan, Sam, Shon, Harmony, Kaileb, Jeremiah, Madalynn (Huntter, Corbin)
    • May shift depending on earned credits
• Schedule notes
  • Monday: Labor Day - no school
  • Tuesday
    • Practicum is Advisory: Contract, review and print
  • Wednesday
    • Mindfulness for Amanda & Steve advisories; regular Advisory for Nancy and Danny advisories
    • Practicum is Clubs
      • If you want to go to the skate park (might be weather permitting), bring something to ride and a helmet
  • Thursday
    • Practicum is Office Hours for staff or Study Hall for students 
      • work on something or see a teacher/advisor for help/check in
      • Good opportunity to wrap up loose ends before Check
• Check is Friday…
  • Happens every two weeks!
  • Bring your syllabus and work to your teacher for sign-off
  • Show your completed contract to your advisor for a checkout card
  • Electronic contracts: please have them pulled up for your advisor when it’s time for you to check out for the week.

Teacher info 
Math

• Block 1: Unit Conversion
• Block 2: No module - plan

English  

• Block 1: English Skills - group A
  • Students: Mason F, Izek, Mason N, Trevor, Henry, Jordyn
• Block 2: Reading and Writing

Social Studies

• Block 1: Social Studies - group B
  • Students: Keenan, Sam, Shon, Harmony, Kaileb, Jeremiah, Madalynn, Corbin
• Block 2: Work Experience

Science

• Block 1: Service Learning
• Block 2: Discovery

Natalie

• Block 2: Discovery
• Club: Yoga/Mindfulness, not joining with Geocaching again this week.
• Elevate Her: Ladies only!
• Nurturing Parenting Program from FYI - happening over Zoom
  • Health points if you complete it with your parent/guardian!
• ROTC Info event - Zoom
  • Possible points for Diversity Meeting!
• SAT for those who missed it on Oct. 14th
  • Sept. 24 for everyone else, so don’t get confused! 
  • May be getting all of our testing done the same week, updates to come!
• Colleges are having to look at more than just test scores now!

 
Practicum

• Tuesday: Advisory
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
• Thursday: Office Hours/Study Hall

Advisory

• Tuesday: fill out contracts after MM
• Wednesday: Amanda/Steve Mindfulness; Danny/Nancy advisory
• Thursday: Amanda/Steve advisory; Danny/Nancy Mindfulness

Community Service

• Tuesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Ark Valley Humane Society 
• Wednesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum: going to Turner Farm
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - painting this week! - NOT READY YET.
• Tuesday - Thursday Mini Blessings mentoring at 10:00 a.m.

Karen

• Kitchen
  • Bring your own dishes, clean them, and store in locker.
  • Anything on __ shelf is up for grabs.
  • Fridge - use top shelf
• Door
  • listen for the click for it to unlock.
• Credits 
  • once signed, return to Karen

 
Credit Celebration

• Edwin - Senior English
• Jared H - Government
• Daniel - Government
• Sawyer - Government