'M'MMM 7 September 2021

Welcome back after a long weekend! 

Our first contract check is this Friday. Remember that contracts serve as short term goals, and it’s important to meet those expectations so you can stay on track - but it’s still earning credits you really want to reach for! As you choose classes, consider credits you are closest to finishing so you can wrap them up, rather than having a handful open at once. (That’s sometimes unavoidable, yes, but be intentional as much as possible so you can move along and feel the accomplishment of closing credits!)

For check, confirm with your teachers this week when DOK drafts need to be submitted to give enough time for revisions on Friday as needed. Typically, that’s before the end of class on Thursday. And remember: revision is a natural part of the learning process! It doesn’t mean you are in trouble or did something wrong, you’re learning as you go.
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General announcements

• Moments of gratitude
  • Maddie is grateful for her papa and step grandma for taking her on outdoor adventures this weekend
  • Kelvin is grateful to have had extra time for gaming over the weekend
  • Keenan is grateful for his new dog
  • Nancy is grateful to everyone for a strong first week back
  • Christine is grateful to Amy and Taylor for jumping all in last week
  • Jeannette is grateful to Trevor for helping out at Turner Farm last week
  • Jeremiah is grateful to Nancy for helping everyone get back in the groove last week
  • Karen is grateful to students who have volunteered to lead Mindfulness during advisory
• Other announcements
  • Our first all-school field trip is next Wednesday, September 15! We’ll be going to Silver Cliff Ranch for a day of fun together. We’ll do some advisory challenges, have club sessions, and then play in the afternoon. Bring a swimsuit and towel if you want to take advantage of the hot springs pool!
    • Transportation and lunch will be provided for all students
  • Nurturing Parenting class starts September 9
    • In Salida or over Zoom on Thursdays 
    • Open to kids 12-18 and their caregivers
    • Earn Health points for completing the class
    • Flyer is next to Natalie’s office and in the back hallway
  • Safe2Tell program in Colorado - anonymous tip line
    • Looking for youth advisors: if you are interested, talk with Natalie
    • Health points for participating on the advisory
  • ElevateHer fall programming
    • Earn Health and/or points for participating
    • Participate after school or Saturdays
  • If you want to go to Ark Valley for community service, return your waiver!
  • When you log in this week - still Contract #1
  • Menus are posted on the bulletin board in the Commons if you want to know what’s coming up
  • Mindful ambassadors: meet Karen in the Commons during Office Hours to make a plan
• Schedule notes
  • Condensed schedule again this week - Tues/Thurs advisory rotations will be Wed/Thurs
  • Contract check is on Friday
    • Contracts need to be turned in to your teachers by 12:00 on Friday
      • If you are still working, get whatever you can signed off by 12:00 but come back after lunch to continue working on your unfinished assignments

Teacher info
 
Math

• Block 1: Discovery - new students
• Block 2: Khan Academy
  • Sign up on the whiteboard inside Danny’s room

English  

• Block 1: Poetry Schmoetry
  • Talk about what poetry is, different forms it can take
• Block 2: Reading and Writing
  • Sign up on Taylor’s door - limited to 10 students

Social Studies

• Block 1: Work Experience
  • You can sign up no matter where you are in the credit; you will be working at your own pace with Amy’s support 
  • Sign up on the whiteboard in Amy’s room
• Block 2: Landmark Supreme Court Cases
  • How does the Supreme Court work? How have landmark cases affected our lives?

Science

• Block 1: Rocks and Minerals
  • Learn to identify rocks in the area - includes a hike tomorrow
• Block 2: Discovery - new students

Natalie

• New students are in Discovery this week: retreat week at the Community Center!
  • Both blocks with fun stuff mixed in

 
Practicum

• Monday: [no school]
• Tuesday: Diversity Meeting - Anna Winger from Buena Viking!
• Wednesday: Clubs
• Thursday: Office Hours and Study Hall

 
Advisory

• Tuesday: [no morning Advisory b/c of Monday schedule]
• Wednesday: Taylor/Amy Mindfulness; Danny/Nancy advisory
• Thursday: Taylor/Amy advisory; Danny/Nancy Mindfulness

 
Community Service

• Tuesday
  • 1 p.m. - Mini Blessings
• Wednesday
  • 1:00 p.m. - Museum: help prepare for the Applefest this weekend
• Thursday
  • 9:00 a.m. - Food Backpacks
  • 1:00 p.m. - Adopt-a-Grandparent - starts next Thursday

 
Credit Celebration

• Jordyn - Biology