MMM 13 April 2020

​In this strange time of social distancing and staying at home, it’s fun to see how people are finding creative ways to connect. Check out John Krazynski’s Some Good News show for updates on what is going well in the world and watch some virtual choirs perform! In difficult times throughout history, people tend to find ways to stay uplifted, despite the challenges they are facing. This is one of those times! Look for simple ways to feel grounded and to connect with others - send e-mails, host a video chat, do some mindfulness, walk in nature. 
 
And remember, we are here for you! Students, you know by now that your advisor is reaching out to you and your family regularly. The whole CCHS staff is thinking of you every day and missing you! 

• Appreciations!
  • Natalie and Mia - completing Community Service
  • Lily - effective communicating and keeping the ball rolling with UpRISE
  • Mr. Booker - tirelessly troubleshooting tech issues
  • City Market - being rockstars during this time of social distancing
  • Natalie and Jeannette - helping out with lunches
• General notes
  • Fill out this Remote Learning Contract with your plan for this week
  • Check in with your advisor every day
  • Aim to work on two modules each week - use this week as a make-up week if needed. If you are caught up, do one of the modules we have offered the past couple weeks (see below)
  • Free meals
    • Breakfast/lunch through school district - pick up in front of Avery Parsons between 11:00 and 1:
    • Supper Support: dinner through community restaurants - contact us if you have a need
  • Temporary library card
    • If you don’t have a card for the Public Library but would like one, call the library - they can set you up! 719-395-8700 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
• Check your e-mail for weekly mindfulness activities from Karen! She will offer a few quick activities you can do to stay mindful. Added bonus: reply to her e-mails and get a coffee card!
• The only new module this week is Natalie W’s self care module, which she has been orchestrating for Service Learning! Check your e-mail Tuesday morning if you have signed up for this module. If you would like to take the module but haven’t signed up, talk with your advisor.
• FREE practice SAT tomorrow, April 14! See the end of these notes for details on how to register.

Teacher info:
 
Math

• Option 1: Khan Academy
  • E-mail Danny with questions or to set up a virtual conferencing time
• Option 2: Technology/Personal Finance
  • E-mail Danny for resources as needed and to submit work

English  

• Option 1: Live Anywhere [Google Classroom code: tqtdhqc]
• Option 2: Creative Writing Seminar [Google Classroom code: iqoqcnl]
• Option 3: Reading and Writing
  • E-mail Jen if you aren’t in a Classroom yet for your book
• Option 4: Senior Research
  • E-mail Jen if you are in the middle of your Research paper and would like to keep working on it this week

Social Studies

• Option 1: Radicalism [Google Classroom code: pbibvgu]
• Option 2: Doomsday [Google Classroom code: rv5k26f]
• Option 3: Work Experience/Personal Finance
  • E-mail Steve for resources as needed and to submit work
• Option 4: Reading and Writing for SS - Articles

Science

• Option 1: Diet and Energy [Google Classroom code: apyvlmj]
• Option 2: Air Pressure, Wind, Weather, Storms [Google Classroom code: kru6wxp] 
• Option 3: Reading and Writing for Science
  • E-mail Pete for resources as needed and to submit work
• Option 4: Senior Seminar
  • E-mail Pete!

Additional ICAP

• Service Learning
  • E-mail Christine with your goal for the week
• College and Careers: Cover Letter and Resume
  • E-mail Natalie for resources as needed and to submit work

Practicum

• Remote diversity meetings!
  • Watch a video and complete this handout on police traffic stops. Share it with Natalie when you are finished.
  • Watch a video or read an article on spending time in nature. Share it with Natalie when you are done - or arrange to drop off your handout at school.
  • Complete Sources of Strength activity. Check in with Natalie about it.
• Clubs
  • Natalie has been in contact UpRISE students - you probably know what’s going on already :)
  • If you would like art project ideas to do from home, e-mail Jen
  • Print a PE tracker (or we can mail one to you) and do physical activity remotely!

 
Advisory options

• Check your Advisory Google Classroom for activities

 
 Community Service

• Write a letter to Sunrise Manor to let our grandparents know we are thinking of them. Email the letter to [email protected], and she will send them to Sunrise Manor.
• Look through the causes at Dosomething.org and pick your own community service idea. Email Jeannette the details so she can keep track of your hours.
• New State of Mind - Host a video chat with your friends to check in on how they are doing. Email Jeannette a screenshot for your hours.
• Everyday Superheroes - Make a card celebrating someone who does super things in your community. Send to Jeannette to distribute.
• Shower Songs - Make a 5 minute playlist to help friends take shorter showers in an effort to conserve a natural resource. Email Jeannette your playlist.
• (Not) The Same Old Story - One-on-one interactions with older people have been shown to fight isolation and cheer them up. Write the beginning of a story and mail it to a senior who lives far away. Ask them to continue the story and send it back to you to finish.  Email to Jeannette first to pass on to our seniors.
• Make face masks for your family or community.  There are several sew or no sew patterns online.  Send Jeannette a picture for credit.

 
PARENTS AND JUNIORS - FREE Practice SAT Day: April 14

Let’s Keep Our Juniors on Track to Succeed on the SAT!

CollegeDrive Test Prep & Tutoring is pleased to offer a FREE Practice SAT Day on Tuesday, April 14.
9:00 am-12:30 pm or 3:00 pm-6:30 pm

REGISTER NOW: http://www.collegedrive.com/satday/

Colorado Juniors can sharpen their test-taking skills with a FREE Practice SAT (timed and proctored via Zoom to simulate the SAT experience).

Students will receive personalized feedback to identify their test-taking strengths as well as areas for improvement.

The State SAT may be postponed, but Colorado Juniors can use this realistic practice test experience to keep improving for upcoming test dates in June and August.

With so much feeling out of control these days, let’s take back April 14th for Colorado Juniors!

REGISTER NOW FOR COLLEGEDRIVE FREE PRACTICE SAT DAY
http://www.collegedrive.com/satday/

​P.S. This is a Practice SAT and will not count for college admissions.
*When registering, if your school is not listed, please use “Home School” or “Adult” .