CHEC bulletin for Week of May 17, 2021
JOSHUA TINDUGAN - DCPS 2021 WLHS STUDENT OF THE YEAR
MARIA TUKEVA’S (MT) MESSAGE:
REFLECTING ON SCHOOL YEAR 20-21 AND PLANNING FOR SCHOOL YEAR 21-22
As part of our Academic Leadership Team work, we are reflecting on our Comprehensive School Plan goals, measuring our success, and reflecting on the gaps. This year, all schools are asked to evaluate their CSP progress, and decide whether to keep the same goals for next year, modify them slightly, or create all new goals for next year.
Each of the domain groups (Engagement, Culture of Achievement, Academics and Shared Leadership) is looking at the goals for their domain, analyzing data to determine how well that goal has been met, and discussing whether that goal is important and relevant for next year.
As we have had to change and pivot so often during this experience, we have learned not only what works and what doesn’t in a virtual setting, we have been able to reflect upon what practices from before the pandemic need to be modified and changed.
The Academic Leadership Team will be analyzing, reflecting and brainstorming over the next two weeks, and will submit a draft plan for next year at our June Faculty Meeting. Please join in the process! ALT team meetings are open to all staff. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 pm on TEAMS.
MAY IS ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER MONTH
During the month of May, we celebrate the contributions and rich cultures of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. CHEC has a rich multicultural community, and during this month we will provide opportunities to deepen our learning, as we celebrate and recognize our students, families and staff of Asian and Pacific Island descent. As a school committed to social justice and developing cultural ambassadors, we will focus this month on expanding our knowledge of the many cultures, countries and languages that make up the Asian Pacific Islander community, and delve into the rich history and many accomplishments. Our Arts Department, in collaboration with our librarians, Dean Team, and others, are planning events and opportunities, culminating in an assembly. Please reach out and find out more, so you can enrich your daily instruction and activities with students and families!
REENROLLMENT TIME
Please help us reach our enrollment target of 1,500 students for SY 21-22. To date, we have enrolled 735 students, or 49% of our goal. Right now, 9th grade is in the lead in number of students enrolled!
Please make re-enrollment announcements part of your daily announcements or updates. We are offering incentives to the teachers, counselors and support staff who help us enroll or re-enroll the most students!
BUDGET AND LSAT UPDATE
Our request for ESSER III Budget Assistance was partially approved, restoring another one of our lost positions. We have reworked the budget, and have been able to maintain all positions; however, we have had to drastically cut all non-personnel costs and admin premium funds. When we are able to budget for ESSER II Recovery and Acceleration funds, we will request to utilize these funds to restore the technology, equipment, and educational supply funds that were cut, as well as administrative premium.
A group called C4DC has done a complete analysis of how the funding formula for DCPS results in CHEC having the lowest per pupil allocation based on general education in the entire school system. - Budget 21-22\CRDC Budget Analysis Per Pupil Allocation 21-22 If you would like to participate in the advocacy effort being led by parents and students, please contact our LSAT Chairperson, Ahmad Nurridin, his email is anurriddin@gmail.com.
RECOVERY/ACCELERATION PLAN APPROVED
We have now submitted our budget spending plan for Summer Acceleration, and are extremely excited about what we will be able to offer this summer! We have already started recruiting staff and students. If you are interested in working in our creative and innovative Summer Acceleration plan, please reach out and apply. Within the next two weeks, we will begin to work on the spending plan for the Acceleration and Recovery Activities to be held in during the school year. The outline of our goals and programming can be seen by clicking here.
4TH ADVISORY IN PERSON LEARNING
We have increased our In Person Learning in Advisory 4, to close to 30% of our total enrollment. A big shout out to all teachers and staff who are coming in person in the 4th Advisory. If you are new to In-Person, please be sure to register and take the webinar described below:
Audience: Mandatory for all staff beginning an in-person assignment in Term 4
SHOUT OUTS
- Shout out and thank you to all facilitators of our Courageous Conversations on last Wednesday -Ms. Warren, Ms. Ermis, Ms. DeVargas, Mr. Wright, Ms. Bowens, Ms.Avila, Mr. Boone, Dr. Iraheta, Pankaj, Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Lewis, Mr. Hunger, Mr. Loria, Ms. Freshley, Ms. Weiss, Ms. Ferguson, Ms. Thweatt, Mr. Stewart, Ms. Nimer, Mr. Zinzarella, and Mr. Talarico, for leading our Courageous Conversations on Wednesday!!!!
- Kudos to Mr. Lewis, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Jones for great Awards Ceremonies last week!
- Shout out to all members of the Admin Team, Department Chairs and Faculty who have been coordinating and interviewing staff for next year!!!
- Shout out to all of our Amazing AP teachers for preparing our students for the AP Exam!
WE HAVE A RECOGNITION! HONORED TEACHERS PARTNERSHIP CONTINUES THIS YEAR!
Columbia Heights Education Campus’s great teachers deserve to be recognized! We’re proud to partner with Honored Schools again this year to do just that! Go to HonoredSchools.org to tell Columbia Heights Education Campus teachers how they’ve made a difference. Please share this with parents and students! Once recognized, teachers get an email with your recognition story and we’ll celebrate them! Last year our very own Ms. Ramirez won the Life-Changing Teacher Award and a $5000 cash award!
MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
All Departments and SLC’s send individual notifications of their meetings
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Monday, May 17, 2021
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
ALT Team 4:00 p.m.
AP English Literature Exam 12:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
AP U.S. History Exam 12:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
PROGRESS REPORTS DUE IN ASPEN BY 5:00 PM!!!
Thursday, May 20, 2021
11:30 a.m. - CHEC Parent Workshop - in English and en Espanol
AP Art and AP Computer Science Principles Portfolios Due
AP Psychology Exam 4:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
Friday, May 21, 2021
Term 4 Progress Reports Mailed
AP Exams:
Spanish Language 8:00 a.m. (Paper based and at School)
French 12:00 p.m.
Music Theory 12:00 p.m.
Spanish Literature 12:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INSTRUCTION:
MS. YAMASHITA'S JAPANESE II CLASS
WEEK 5 OF ADVISORY 4
We are at the midpoint of the fourth Advisory! Progress Reports are due on Wednesday, May 19 at 5:00 pm. Please be sure you are contacting students and parents for any missing work. Our goal is to have no student failures! Students have five weeks to finish the year strong!
By this week, all students should have completed their first GRASPS. Work should be completed incrementally each day on different standards aligned parts of the GRASPS. Our goal over the past advisory has been to improve the portfolio process by making sure students know how to organize their work in an e-portfolio format, either on CANVAS, or in Summit. That process begins with the first project of the advisory.
AP Testing starts this week, with AP English Literature, AP US History, AP Spanish Language and Literature, AP Art Portfolio, AP Computer Science Portfolio, AP Psychology, AP French, and AP Music Theory. Please see the instructional calendar for all of the dates of the different exams. Please encourage all of your students who take AP, to do their best, and let them know how proud you are of them!
INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
The Instructional Calendar is a living document that houses all the major curricular requirements, assessments, and schoolwide events. The Instructional Calendar is complete for the moment, however changes may be made and will be noted. If you have any requests for additions to the Instructional Calendar, please contact Mr. Magee,, peter.magee@k12.dc.gov, or your SLC Administrator.
Please view the Instructional Calendar for 2020-21 here.
IMPACT UPDATES
Cycle 2 Observations are now taking place through June 3, for those who did not opt out of the second observation. CSC Conferences will be held between May 26 and June 10. If you need assistance in preparing for your CSC Conference, please contact your SLC Administrator or Department Chairperson. If you would like to share a best practice for CSC preparation, please send it to M. Tukeva , and we will share.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EdTech/PGT Office Hours
Are you trying to find a way to have a source book like you did during in-person learning? Join Mr. Magee during his office hours to learn how to use OneNote Class Notebook as a source book. Office hours and links are below.
Mr. Magee- Mondays 9:30-11:30 am Click this link to join. How to use OneNote Class Notebook as a source book.
Are you preparing for the combined teaching model? Do you want to talk through what this will look like and what to expect? Join Ms. Ferguson on Wednesday to begin discuss the Combined Teaching Model.
Ms. Ferguson
Wednesdays 4-5pm Click this link to join - Combined Teching Model
Are you looking for resources for Black History Month, SEL, or other premade lessons in Nearpod? Are you looking to adapt and incorporate a premade lesson from Nearpod? Join Ms. Ferguson on Thursday 12:30-1:15 pm Click this link to join Nearpod Premade lessons
Ms. Ramirez - Office Hours
Will provide support on the following items on the listed days.
Monday (4-5)- Support students in completing missing work from the previous advisory/term and tech support
Tuesday- (10-11:30 and 4-5) Workshop Creation and tech support.
Wednesday (4-5)- How to help students feel that they should care and tech support
Thursday (4-5)- Resetting expectations for students who are failing and tech support.
Friday (4-5)- Tech support.
Ms. Zuccarello
Ms. Z is excited to help with aligning Summit project checkpoints and final products for third advisory and rebooting notetaking and workshop creation for PLT.
Ms. Vialpando’s Office Hours
Ms. Vialpando is having weekly office hours to support our language learners and instructional strategies for reading. Her office hours will take place on Thursdays from 3:30-5 pm
PGT OFFICE HOURS
Ms. Nimer and Ms. Carino
Tuesdays 12-1 pm Click this link to join.
This office hour/block will cover how to support students/families who are experiencing transition or who do not have stable housing. We will cover mandates, homeless liaison role, community referrals, and how CHEC/staff community can support our students who are in transition, MTSS supports, and behavior interventions.
PGT Support w/Various members of the Personal Growth Team
Fridays 9:30-11 Click this link to join.
You can receive support with social/emotional supports, behavioral supports, mandated reporter supports, at-risk students, MTSS supports, and other concerns.
Best,
Ms. Ferguson
OPPORTUNITIES:
JUNIOR ANDREA ALVARADO IN COUNSEL WITH MR. YEBOAH
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CHEC STUDENT AWARDED DCPS WORLD LANGUAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE YEAR
I'd like to recognize my amazing student Joshua Tindugan (11th) for receiving DCPS World Languages High School Student of the Year!! Please share this wonderful news with the CHEC community. His message video can be seen here on the DCPS world language page.
Here is the DCPS Web Page article:
Joshua Tindugan is an 11th grade student at Columbia Heights Education Campus. He was nominated by his Japanese teacher, Ms. Eriko Yamashita.
Why does this student deserve to be the World Language Student of the year?
Joshua truly enjoys speaking Japanese and is very active in class. Joshua is passionate about using the language and always eager to speak in class even in the virtual circumstances. He is not only on top of every assignment, but also his creations are beyond my expectation always, particularly for the level of course.
How does this student demonstrate the four domains of the global competency matrix: investigate the world, recognize perspectives, communicate ideas, and take action?
Joshua is very curious about learning other cultures. For example, we recently learned how to use chopsticks and students worked on the project that making a tutorial video about chopsticks use and Japanese table manners. He demonstrates recognizing multiple perspectives by learning about other cultures and is also very eager to pass the knowledge to others. He acknowledges that understanding other cultures helps advocating for anti-racism, including the current Asian-hate.
Congratulations Joshua!!
Ms. Yamashita
FOR TEACHERS – GRADUATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT TRINITY UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON
Trinity University Washington is currently accepting applications for both the Summer and Fall of this year for Graduate Education Programs as well as several newly launched certificate programs. For more information please contact Zach Turner at turnerz@trinitydc.edu – he would be happy to schedule a meeting with you to discuss course offerings.
FOR TEACHERS – GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY – BLENDED AND ONLINE TEACHING WEBINARS AND GRAD PROGRAM
Best,
Zach Turner
Recruiter for Graduate Counseling and Education Programs
Trinity Washington University
Phone. 202-884-9410
FOR TEACHERS – GRADUATE PROGRAM FOR STUDIES AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY – BLENDED AND ONLINE TEACHING WEBINARS AND GRAD PROGRAM
George Mason University’s Learning Technologies in Schools graduate program is focused on supporting teachers as they navigate and lead during this time of change.
FREE WEBINARS
We are offering the following webinars:
Roomers and Zoomers: Tips for Working with In-Person and Virtual Students Concurrently
- Date and Time: May 17th, 5:00-6:00pm EDT
- Free registration link: https://bit.ly/3sW5LQR
Planning for the Future: Principles to Guide Teaching and Learning in the New Normal
- Date and Time: June 1st, 5:00-6:00pm EDT
- Free registration link: https://bit.ly/3sVpsIr
GRADUATE PROGRAM ON BLENDED AND ONLINE TEACHING
George Mason University’s Learning Technology in Schools Master’s Degree (30 credits) and graduate certificate (15-18 credits) will help teachers navigate and lead during this time of change. We focus on preparing PK-12 teachers for blended, online, and/or technology-infused teaching environments. The graduate program is teacher-friendly with tuition discounts for educators (approximately 15% for in-state and 40% for out-ot-state tuition).
- Program website: http://bit.ly/MasonLTS
- Program flyer: http://bit.ly/ltsflyer
Teachers can email Jered Borup (jborup@gmu.edu) with any questions or for the dates and times of our online information sessions.
Sincerely,
Jered Borup, Associate Professor
jborup@gmu.edu : 703.993.3137
Division of Learning Technologies
College of Education and Human Development
George Mason University
CONGRATULATIONS TO BELL ALUMNI, ART W. BROWN (CLASS OF 2016)
Bell alum Art Brown was recently featured by The Hive 2.0 in partnership with STTP Productions as they presented their virtual art gallery. This is an exhibit that spotlights the amazing artists in the DMV area with great clips from artists Art Brown and Jasmine Lebeaux.
It’s a great way to catch up with one of CHEC’s graduates! Here is the link:
LIBRARY UPDATE
AAPI Heritage Month & Eid Resources
Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Eid Mubarak to those who celebrate! You can find resources, including book recommendations, at the links below.
Book Club for Kids Podcast with Kitty Felde
CHEC Lincoln Library has been invited to participate in a second podcast episode with Book Club for Kids. Three to five students will have the opportunity to read a new book and meet Kitty Felde in person to record a conversation about the book. In Spring 2019, 8th graders chatted with her about Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes that was released last June. We will read a 2021 Three Stars Book Award nominee, A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan.
Please encourage students to check their Canvas inboxes or have them contact Ms. Falkenberg if they're interested in participating. I need 1-2 more students to participate. Our recording session will take place on Wednesday, June 9th at 2:30 PM outside CHEC following CDC guidelines.
Three Stars Book Award Voting is Open!
Since 2017, DC Library Association School Library recognizes titles that encourage a culture of reading, diversity and inclusion in literature, and bridge connections to the curriculum. Students and educators can vote for their favorites now until June 18th.
Middle School: http://bit.ly/3StarsMS
Library of Congress Primary Sources Grant Opportunity
The Library of Congress announced fiscal year 2022 Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) grant opportunities for organizations that seek to incorporate Library of Congress resources into educational programs and materials for learners representing diverse professions and communities.
The application deadline is May 28, 2021. For more information about the application requirements and selection criteria, see the “Teaching with Primary Sources Funding Opportunity 2021” on the Teaching with Primary Sources Partner Program webpage.
DCPL Summer Reading Challenge
Summer Challenge 2021 starts June 1 and will run through August 31. Information is here: https://www.dclibrary.org/summerchallenge. Enrollment will begin in May - applicable to all contents and language learners. More information will be shared soon.
For both kids and teens, log 20 minutes of reading per day for a least 10 days a month and win!
June Prize: A new book of your choice.
July Prize: A chance to win a $25 Gift Card to Politics and Prose
August Grand Prize: A chance to win a $50 Gift Card to Labyrinth Game Shop
There is also the Know Your Power Teen Art contest for teens 13-19! Between May 25 and Aug. 10, submit an original work of writing, photography, illustration, or music that expresses your feelings on a social issue that matters to you. Four winners will be selected in the categories of Illustration, Writing, Music, and Photography. Each winner will receive a prize that will help them further their creative endeavors.
Angela Falkenberg
Columbia Heights EC - Lincoln MS
THE CHEC GARDEN
Thank you to Ms. DeVargas’ Art Class for the continuing paint project in the Garden – complimenting nature with student expression. All of our seedlings have now been placed into the garden beds and will grow soon thanks to the nutritious soil amendments that Dr. Baker and many students worked on. Students will be out to maintain the garden this week and for all, the gate will be open during school hours. Please feel free to visit with your class. Ask your students – “Are there vegetables that you would like to grow in the garden?” Send all requests to robin.winer@dc.gov
Ms. Zucharello’s Class w Andrea Guerra in the CHEC Garden
Ms De Vargas class paints the raised beds on May 12th
Building the Lettuce Stack in the CHEC Garden
THE DEAN TEAM:
Greetings CHEC Family,
We hope you all are well. The Dean Team would like to share a few shout outs and friendly reminders.
Teacher Spotlight:
Today the spotlight shines on Ellen Nakpil!
Ms. Nakpil is our Read 180 teacher. She has impacted the lives of many students within his eight years of service at CHEC. When asked how students earn badges in class, Ms. Nakpil responded saying, ”Students can earn badges as specified in Canvas such as participation in Live classes and asynchronous learning, attending advisory and WUW classes, among others. Additionally, my students also earn stickers when they complete a whole segment in the Read 180 platform.” Ms. Nakpil shared the following when asked how has using restorative practices in your class helped you during virtual learning, “Restorative practices have become "restorative healing" for me. Hearing the voice of students and learning about their fears, doubts as well as their hopes and dreams have encouraged me to press on.” Thank you, Ms. Napkil, for your commitment to your students and team.
Everyone, please shine your light on Ms. Nakpil this week!
PBIS STUDENT WINNERS: | ||
Student Name | Grade | Points |
| Isla Nash | 6 | 27 |
Kamara Jones | 7 | 18 |
Ariah Martin | 8 | 32 |
Trace Tymus | 9 | 24 |
Katherine Chavez Arevalo | 10 | 25 |
Isla Nash | 11 | 26 |
Marilyn Nunez | 12 | 24 |
Please celebrate these students for their high earnings of PRIDE points!
Student Support Forms:
Also, we have created a platform that has the student support form and the behavior referral form.. Please bookmark this link for future reference: CHEC Student Support Guide. Feel free to connect with the Dean Team if you have any questions.
Peace & Love,
The Dean Team
WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE
Athletics are an integral part of the educational program and a means to accomplish the goals of education. Our athletic program exists for the welfare of students and the contributions it makes to their educational experience. Athletic participation builds self-esteem and confidence and provides the necessary tools for success. The interaction between individuals on the fields of sport teaches students the value of teamwork, while developing the proper competitive spirit, combined with a sense of fairness.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS
HS SB defeated Banneker and lost to Wilson.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Monday:
SB vs Wilson @ 4:00 at Guy Mason
Tuesday:
MS & HS Golf @ 2:00 at Potomac Golf Course
Baseball vs. Phelps @ 4:00 at Taft
Tennis vs. Cardozo @4:00 at Roosevelt
Wednesday:
SB vs. SWW @ 4:00 at Fort Lincoln Park
Tennis vs. Banneker @4:00 at Banneker
Thursday:
MS & HS Golf @ 2:00 at Potomac Golf Course
SB vs. Ballou @ 4:00 at CHEC
Tennis vs. SWW @ 4:00 at Takoma
Friday:
No games
Saturday:
No games
If you are still interested in participating in spring sports and/or working out with your fall/winter sports team, you must have completed your online participation forms, which includes uploading your up to date physical. Forms are available at https://www.thedciaa.com/participation-forms. If you have any questions, please contact Coach A at desmond.alexander@k12.dc.gov. Follow us on Instagram @checsports for the latest updates on team interest meetings. Or email your spring sports coach for more information!
Spring Sports
Lincoln
Baseball - Calros Mesa (carlos.mesa@k12.dc.gov)
Golf: Marie Erickson (marie.erickson@k12.dc.gov)
Softball: Constance Hanlon (constance.hanlon@k12.dc.gov)
Outdoor Track: TBD
Bell
Baseball - Reiss Allen (reiss.allen@k12.dc.gov)
Flag Football (Girls) - Ryan Duvall (ryan.duvall@k12.dc.gov)
Golf - Ryan Duvall (ryan.duvall@k12.dc.gov)
Outdoor Track - Donzella Hartwill and Mark Robinson (donzella.hartwill@k12.dc.gov & markblaytonrobinson@gmail.com)
Rugby (Not Currently Approved)
Softball - Thomas Spoth (thomas.spoth@k12.dc.gov)
Tennis- Lindsey Benjamin (lindsey.benjamin@k12.dc.gov)