This is going to be an odd week because of testing. Students, remember that we use NWEA regularly because doing C-TACH assessments doesn’t currently work with our module approach. These tests ensure we are on the right track with module offerings and expectations. 
 
Testing is not an easy task… it can cause anxiety and is a disruption to normalcy. Please approach the week with patience and flexibility. We are here to help if problems arise and just ask for your positive participation. We are balancing the tests with more breaks in between, like longer lunches and, if you are taking the PSAT or SAT, the ability to leave Wednesday when finished. 
 
General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • The Salida pumpkin patch for providing normalcy.
  • Mason N. appreciates Trevor for being a good friend.
  • Lobacks for making great donuts.
  • Natalie for being a rockstar this week with all the testing.
• Other announcements
  • New bathroom doors! Solid wood - please do not slam open or closed
  • Homecoming: 
    • Parade on Saturday - CCHS float possible! Talk to Christine if interested in arranging
    • No dance. (whomp whomp)
    • Powderpuff football games fundraiser. Talk to Christine if you want to buy tickets
    • New time capsule - talk to Christine to participate!
  • Breakfast provided free of charge for everyone Tues-Thur, just remember to spread out and social distance when eating.
  • NWEA: 
    • Untimed, so take your time
    • 2 on Tuesday, 2 on Thursday
    • Very useful data for us in providing scaffolding on an individual basis, so please do your best.
  • Still have to sign up for lunch every day.
  • Need to be completing your COVID scan in BEFORE you get to school with your full name.
  • A woman in the community is donating a TV and printer: see Karen for details if interested.
• Contract #4
  • Check: October 23
  • Minimum points: 72 points
• Schedule notes
  • Tuesday: NWEA and shortened modules
    • Longer lunch 12:00-1:00
    • No practicum
  • Wednesday: SAT/PSAT for seniors/juniors; remote learning day for sophomores/freshmen
    • Teachers available if you need them.
    • Talk with Christine if you need help with wifi access from home
  • Thursday: NWEA and shortened modules
    • Regular advisory for everyone
    • Longer lunch 11:15-12:45
    • No practicum
  • Friday: modules (regular schedule)
    • Expect to be here on Friday for module work
• Points possible during testing week:
  • SAT/PSAT takers (seniors/juniors): 
    • 16 points: NWEA tests (4 contract points per test completed)
    • 10 points: SAT or PSAT
    • 8 pts: Block 1 module
    • 8 pts: Block 2 module
  • Non-SAT/PSAT takers (sophomores/freshman):
    • 16 points: NWEA tests (4 contract points per test completed)
    • 12 pts: Block 1 module, including remote learning day
    • 12 pts: Block 2 module, including remote learning day
    • 2 pts: club
  • NWEA:
    • 4 pts per test on contract
    • 50 pts for first cut score towards credit
    • 25 pts for raising scores 4 points toward credit
• Contract #3 celebration
  • Highest points: Dez with 103!
  • 100% logins: Izek, DeQuan, Shon, Kaileb, Mason N., and Johnny!

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: Khan Academy
• Block 2: Budgeting (Personal Finance)

English  

• Block 1: PLAN
• Block 2: Common Lit: Short Stories

Social Studies

• Block 1: Intro to Philosophy
• Block 2: History of Video Games

Science

• Block 1: Reading and Writing for Science
• Block 2: Science Documentaries

Natalie

• 11th graders: College Board doesn’t know what they’re doing in the spring, but for now you’re taking the PSAT.
• PSAT/SAT takers: NO PHONES!
  • Have to confiscate phones and invalidates your scores.
• CMC spring registration starts soon.
  • Need to create a CMC account and  take ACCUPLACER before you can even register.
• LGBTQ support group on Saturday.
• Today is Free College Application Day!
• Discovery: Pick up your 

 
Practicum

• Monday: none
• Tuesday: none
• Wednesday: at home for freshmen/sophomores - independent club activity
  • Provide proof!
• Thursday: none

 
Advisory

• Thursday: all advisories have a regular advisory session

 
Community Service

• No community service this week!
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - working on doing it virtually! (Next week!) 

Credit Celebration

• Sam D - Discovery
• Corbin - Discovery
• Chance - Geometry B
• Izek - Discovery

Congratulations to our new students for completing Discovery! Now that we are finished with Disco and the skills modules, we will be back into our regular rotation of module offerings. If you would like to work out of the building for any part of the week, please check in with your teacher and your advisor before listing it on your contract.
 
We are in the midst of debate season! You can watch debates for Social Studies points if you sign in through Steve’s Social Studies classroom - make sure you take notes while you are watching so we can give you points. Your offerings this week include the Vice Presidential debate on Wednesday and a Senate debate between Cory Gardner and John Hickenlooper on Friday. More presidential debates are scheduled for upcoming weeks.
 
As you probably saw over the weekend, COVID reached the White House. It’s another reminder that we want to be vigilant with our own safety protocols: masks, distancing, and washing hands. Please be respectful of these expectations so we can stay in school!
 
General announcements

• Appreciations!
  • Danny - much gratitude for holding down the Disco fort while Natalie was at a training Thursday/Friday
  • Mason F - shoutout for sticking with the revision process in Science last week
  • Luke - shoutout for helping Nancy inventory all the Science supplies
  
  
• Other announcements
  • Next week is testing week, and the schedule will be all mixed up. We will share a more specific schedule as we head into the week, but here’s a general outline:
    • Monday: no school
    • Tuesday: Morning Meeting, NWEA tests #1 and #2, short modules for block 1 and 2
    • Wednesday: SAT for juniors and seniors, remote learning day for freshmen and sophomores
    • Thursday: NWEA tests #3 and #4, short modules for block 1 and 2
    • Friday: modules (regular Friday schedule) - plan to be here for both classes
  • NWEA: helpful metric for how we are doing as a school; students earn points for reaching the benchmark
• Schedule notes
  • No school this Friday
  • Thursday is a Friday schedule - and check

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: No module - plan
• Block 2: Intro to Technology

English  

• Block 1: CCHS PowToons [Connect]
  • Learn to make PowToons (short animated videos)
• Block 2: Caper with the Classics [Be Curious]

Social Studies

• Block 1: Studying Religion
• Block 2: Salem Witch Trials

Science

• Block 1: MVEMJSUN(P)
• Block 2: Famous Scientists

Natalie

• Block 1: College and Careers: College Fair
  • Repeat from last week for students who weren’t able to take it

Practicum

• Monday: Advisory
• Tuesday: Adulting
• Wednesday: Clubs (continued)
• Thursday: none (Friday schedule)

 
Advisory

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

 
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

• Dezirea - Work Experience
• Max - The Power of Story
• Max - Reading Studies
• Tyler - Humanities
• Keenan - Discovery
• Huntter - Discovery
• Dezirea - Discovery
• Shon - Discovery
• Harmony - Discovery
• Madalynn - Discovery
• Josh - Discovery
• Jeremiah - Discovery
• Mason F - Discovery
• Mason N - Discovery
• Henry - Discovery
• Trevor - Discovery