CHEC bulletin for Week of May 10, 2021
SENIOR MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ RECEIVES NATIONAL VETERANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AWARD
MARIA TUKEVA’S (MT) MESSAGE:
I HAVE A RECOGNITION! SPRING PANORAMA RESULTS ARE IN –
SHOWING GROWTH IN POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS BY STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND STAFF
The Panorama Survey Results are in, and have provided us with a great deal of valuable feedback from students, parents and staff on how they perceive the school’s strength and weaknesses. Overall, there was a great deal of positive growth to celebrate - congratulations and thank you to the CHEC Team! We will be delving into the data in more detail, in order to adjust our planning for next year. Right now each of you has access to view the student and family responses. Some of our celebrations and areas for growth are highlighted below. The percentages given reflect the overall percentage of positive responses for that category. Each category has several questions, and in some cases a particular question with positive growth has been cited. The increase reflects increase from Spring 2019 until Spring 2020.
Our commitment and teamwork forms the foundation and impetus for this growth. I am inspired by our positive trajectory, and committed to continue to work on areas of need. Thank you students, families and staff!
STUDENTS
GLOWS
Overall Student Satisfaction – 93% up 12%
Students feeling Challenged – 83% up 6%
Students feeling Loved – 52% up 3%
Rigorous Expectations – 78% up 3%
Social Awareness -65% up 2%
Sense of Belonging -53% up 3%
GROWS
Students feeling Prepared – 55% down 4 %
Students feeling able to persevere – 58% down 1%
Students feeling self-efficacy – 47% down 4%
FAMILIES
GLOWS
Parent Communication – 86% up 7%
“I feel well informed about what is happening at my child’s school -91% up 12%
“My school regularly communicates updates about my child’s progress -90% up 11%
Parent Satisfaction – 86% up 4%
GROWS
Perseverance – 71% down 4%
“ How often does your child stay focused on the same goal for several months at a time?” 61% down 12%
STAFF
GLOWS
Staff Engagement (Team) 85% up 5%
“On my team we learn from our failures by trying new things” 81% up 6%
Staff Engagement (Individual) 66% up 8%
“Working for the mission of this organization gives me a feeling of satisfaction.” 78% up 11%
GROWS
Perseverance (perceptions about student perseverance) 29% - no growth
“ How often do your students stay focused on the same goal for several months at a time?” 25% down 5%
Rigorous Expectations -92% down 2%
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 660 students, or 44% of our goal. Right now, 9th grade is in the lead!
- 6th - 83
- 7th - 55
- 8th - 90
- 9th - 132
- 10th- 121
- 11th - 94
- 12th - 83
- ungraded 2
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
There is ongoing advocacy in DC to prevent the loss of positions due to budget cuts. I previously shared that our budget for School Year 21-22 had been reduced, due to a drop in enrollment, but also due to an inequitable funding formula which affects large schools. The LSAT met on Wednesday to discuss the additional funds and priorities for utilizing them. The LSAT also recommended that we request additional budget assistance, in order to avoid any budget reductions. That request was submitted, and we will receive notification on May 11 if it was approved. 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
With the start of Term 4, we also would like to remind all staff who are returning to in-person work that they must complete this mandatory webinar. This session will outline the steps DCPS is taking to ensure a safe and healthy work environment, discuss expectations for employees and supervisors as we work toward a shared commitment to remaining healthy, review key COVID-19 response protocols, and share resources to support health and wellness. This Canvas-based webinar must be completed by COB on Monday, May 3.
SHOUT OUTS
- Shout out and thank you to Ms. Warren and Ms. Ermis for leading our Courageous Conversations on Wednesday! The discussion was powerful and inspiring!
- Shout out to all Counselors – Ms. Castro, Ms. Cruz, Mr. Diaz, Dr. Iraheta, Ms. Lewis, Ms. Marshall, Ms. Partelow, Mr. Odom, Ms. Ortez, and Mr. Yeboah – for conducting individual meetings with all students and completing all course requests for SY 21-22!
- Shout out to all who supported and assisted with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and Gift Cards – Pankaj, Ms. Avila, Ms. Bowens, Mr. Boone, Mr. Galvan, Mr. Jones, Ms. West, Mr. Tobias, Ms. Thweatt, and Mr. Smith for helping at the Luncheon, serving food and providing music and ambiance!! Shout out to Billy Oliva and Gloria Hernandez for sending the Gift Cards to all! Special Shout out to the District Church for donating the food for the luncheon!
- Kudos to Mr. Galvan, Ms. Thweatt and Ms. West for great Awards Ceremonies last week!
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 10, 2021
EOY Math I-Ready – Begin Testing
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Math and Science Portfolios Round 2
Term 4 Aspen PR Gradebook Opened
Thursday, May 13, 2021
11:30 a.m. - CHEC Parent Workshop - in English
Friday, May 14, 2021
AP Window Closes
MS Open House 5:00 p.m.
UPCOMING EVENTS
INSTRUCTION:
CHEC Garden on May 5TH
WEEK 4 OF ADVISORY 4
We are nearing the midpoint of the fourth Advisory! By this week, all students should have completed some of the first parts of their GRASPS, and have begun working to revise to standard. 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.
Senior Math and Science Portfolios will be presented again this week on May 12th. If you can serve as a portfolio panelist for seniors, please sign up with Ms. Thweatt.
AP Testing starts next week! 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 for those who did not opt out of the second observation. As a follow up to our IMPACT orientation, we are creating a library of practices and videos to support development on particular EP’s. As we discussed, we are all in a learning curve with virtual instruction and will be learning from each other throughout the year. If you would like to share a best practice and be videotaped for the video library, please let your SLC Administrator know.
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:
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK LUNCHEON
UPDATES FROM: I FAMILY PROJECTS I 100 CAMERAS! I CHRIS STEWART IN KNOWLEDGEQUEST I LIBRARY UPDATE I CHEC GARDEN I
TWO FAMILY PROJECTS
Two More Projects for our Families - Along with Ongoing Groceries, Meals, Diapers and Financial Assistance
There are two new aid programs taking place at the Campus in coordination with our kind and generous community partners:
Francis on the Hill has been working with Footlocker to get brand new shoes for our students who are in transition – the goal is to accommodate up to 60 students. This will occur over the next 2 – 4 weeks.
Woman’s National Democratic Club (WNDC) is collaborating on project whereby families receive a monthly supply of cleaning and other essential household products such as soap, toilet paper, etc. Similar to a grocery box, families will receive a box of monthly supplies. CHEC is compiling a list of families for WNDC and distribution will happen starting June.
We’ll be sure to keep you informed once we have more updates.
Best,
Pankaj Rayamahji
100 CAMERAS! ARTS DEPARTMENT RECEIVES GRANT
Through the efforts of Ms. De Vargas and Ms. McCulloch, the CHEC Arts Department was awarded a grant from 100 Cameras! 100 Cameras is excited to move forward in partnership with CHEC to bring the program that will explore the world of photography for our students.
CHEC LIBRARIAN CHRISTOPHER STEWART FEATURED IN KNOWLEDGEQUEST
I am writing to share with you that Christopher Stewart, School Librarian from Columbia Heights Education Campus is a featured author for the May Issue of Knowledge Quest (the official publication of the American Association of School Librarians).
His article: "The Transformation of a School Library" is listed on this website: https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/discover-how-school-librarians-are-transforming-practice-during-the-pandemic-in-may-june-issue/. The article highlights his excellent work as a community engagement leader and a driving force to place quality young adult literature in the hands of students.
DCPS Library Programs celebrates Christopher, his inclusion in this great publication, and his contributions to our profession.
Regards,
Dr. Kevin M. Washburn
MLIS, NBCT, Ed.D
Manager, Library Programs
DCPS Office of Teaching and Learning
Academic and Creative Empowerment
LIBRARY UPDATE
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
A big thank you to the Science classes of Ms. Hartwill and Ms. Perez for coming out to the garden on a sometime rainy Wednesday, May 5th to plant all of our seedlings into the garden beds. Also on hand were students from Ms. De Vargas’ class who began a very artistic and dazzling application of paint to the beds. This will continue over the next few weeks and we will have a wonderful, colorful garden infused with the collective personality of CHEC. A huge thank you to Dr. Vernon Baker and David Alarcon and Company for all of their work in constructing the new raised beds and for teaching our students about planting and soils preparation. The garden is open – 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. Perez’s Class preparing the CHEC Garden
Ms De Vargas class paints the raised beds on May 5th
Finishing up with the soil amendments 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
Tennis lost to Wilson. The high school track team competed in its first meet of the season. Kyri Beamon finished 4th in the 200m & 2nd in the 400m. Tyler Green: 2nd place finish in the 200m & finished 6th overall in the 100m. Naima Washington finished 4th in the 100m. Almera Carter placed 1st in both the 800m and 400m.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Monday:
No Games
Tuesday:
MS & HS Golf at 2:00 @ East Potomac Golf Course
HS SB vs. Wilson at 4:00 @ CHEC
Wednesday:
No Games
Thursday:
MS & HS Golf at 2:00 @ East Potomac Golf Course
HS SB vs. Banneker at 4:00 @ CHEC
Friday:
Tennis vs. Banneker & Roosevelt at 4:00 @ Banneker
Saturday:
No games
Congratulations to our student-athletes of the week. These athletes are being recognized for their outstanding commitment in the classroom and to their teams.
- Kyri Beamon
- Donte Burnette
- Evelin Delgado
- Alejandra Gibbs
- Riley Jackson
- Christopher Jones
- Isla Nash
- Jennifer Pineda-Arias
- Naima Washington
If you are 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)