CHEC bulletin for Week of June 7, 2021
CHEC ENROLLMENT - MS. CARINO WITH FLOR ANDRADE AND HER FATHER ALBERTO
MARIA TUKEVA’S (MT) MESSAGE:
ENDING THE YEAR STRONG WITH STUDENTS TAKING THE STAGE FOR PORTFOLIO PRESENTATIONS
Portfolio presentations are a powerful opportunity for students to not only reflect, but to find their voice and purpose as they discuss what they have learned this year. Presenting portfolios virtually can be even more challenging for students, so it is important to help them plan and prepare.
As we view portfolios, we also can reflect on the effectiveness of our curriculum in engaging students and promoting deep understanding. As we discussed in our Courageous Conversation about Curricululm in last week’s faculty meeting, every decision we make about texts, materials and topics, should be grounded in principles of equity and anti-racism. As we end the school year, now is the time to reflect upon what we have taught, and how we have taught it. As you listen to your students’ portfolio presentations, ask yourself, the parents and students the following questions:
- Did this GRASPS or unit really engage students? How do you know?
- Did this GRASPS or unit reflect our students’ identities and cultures?
- How many and which perspectives were represented in the texts or materials students engaged with?
- Did this GRASPS or unit result in students finding their own voice or perspective on the topic or ideas?
- Did this GRASPS or unit inspire students to share their personal view of social justice?
We can use these reflections to revitalize and refocus our curriculum, and to build in a cycle of reflection that involves all stakeholders. Try to reach out to as many parents as possible to attend the presentations, by publishing a calendar on CANVAS this week.
As discussed in our Faculty Meeting, this summer, we will strengthen this work by having a Curriculum Development Institute in which students, parents and teachers co-design curriculum. If you are interested, please sign up!
CHEC’S 8th and 12th GRADERS WILL HAVE IN PERSON GRADUTION CEREMONIES
On June 22, at 4:00 pm 180 seniors will walk across a stage for an in-person graduation, at Audi Field. After a year and half of ceremonies and gatherings being cancelled, this is truly a momentous occasion. The event will be held with social distancing and health protocols, to ensure the safety of all. In order to maintain the social distancing, we only have space for 20 faculty members to attend. If you wish to attend, please enter this random lottery:
On June 18, at 10:00 am, our 8th graders will take the state in our CHEC auditorium, to be promoted to the 9th grade. We will also have a lottery for staff attendance, in order to maintain social distancing.
JUNE IS LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH
During June we celebrate LGBTQ+ history as well as explore current social justice issues within our curriculum. As a school committed to anti-racism and equity, we celebrate the richness of our community holds in gender identity, race, culture, faiths, language and national origin. Ms. Ermis has sent communication and resources that all of us should use. Please reach out to with ideas for whole school activities during this month.
REENROLLMENT TIME
Please help us reach our enrollment target of 1,500 students for SY 21-22. To date, we have fully enrolled 921 students, or 61% of our goal. 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, as well as administrative premium for reaching out outside of normal school hours. This week during SLC, we will provide time for all SLC members to reach out to students in the grade level who have not yet re-enrolled.
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 to the Equity Team for coordinating another powerful Courageous Conversation during our June Faculty Meeting!
- Shout out to our Enrollment Team – Pankaj, Ms. Paige, Mr. Oliva, Ms. Lemus, Ms. D. Lemus, Ms. Lora, Ms. Doctor, Ms. Hernandez, Mr. Oliva, Mr. Mesa, Mr. Duvall, Mr. Molina, Mr. Mendez, Ms. Carino and all who are assisting! We are making progress!!
- Special Shout out Again to all of the staff members who helped in planning celebrations and events during AAPI Heritage Month. The AAPI Interactive Assembly was truly innovative, engaging, and inspiring! Kudos to Dr. Barnett, Ms. Lesniewicz, Ms. Falkenberg, Ms. Yamashita, Mr. Duvall, Ms. Ferguson, and our Kennedy Center partners!
- Continuing Shout out to all of our Amazing AP teachers for preparing our students for the AP Exam!
- Shout out to the ALT team for their work on our CSP Evaluation!
- Kudos to all Counselors for continuing work on scheduling and summer school!
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, June 7 2021
Final Exams for Seniors 2nd and 3rd Period
AP English Language Makeup Exam 12:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
AP Human Geography Makeup Exam 12:00 pm. (Digital Home and at School)
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
AP Calculus Exam 12:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
Thursday, June 11, 2021
Friday, June 12, 2021
ALT Team Meeting 7:30 am
Final Grades Due for Seniors 4:00 p.m.
AP Biology Exam 12:00 p.m. (Digital Home and at School)
Parent Town Hall 6:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
INSTRUCTION:
ISHMAIL BRANCH - 12TH GRADE US GOV. WITH MR. PYRAM
WEEK 8 OF ADVISORY 4
By this week, all students should be preparing their portfolio presentations – completing and organizing their work, and preparing their comments. Portfolio Presentations are next week! As we have allotted a whole week (June 14-18) for presentations, it will be important to create a calendar for parents on CANVAS, so they can see when their child is presenting, and try to attend.
AP Testing continues this 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 through June 17, for those who did not opt out of the second observation. CSC Conferences will be held between May 26 and June 17. 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:
TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE - 7TH GRADE STUDENT MARTIN ESCOBAR WITH MR. TOBIAS
UPDATES FROM: I DONORS CHOOSE I ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON'S VIRTUAL SERVICE ACADEMY I TRINITY GRAD PROGRAMS I LIBRARY UPDATE I CHEC GARDEN I
DONORS CHOOSE - MS. ERICKSON HAS A PROJECT FUNDED
Ms. Erickson’s classroom project "Independent Reading Books for Students of the Week Incentives" was recently funded by Donors Choose.
MY STUDENTS
Our ninety 8th-grade students are intellectually-curious, creative, and resilient scholars who work hard each day in class to fulfill our school's mission "to succeed in college and civic life as leaders in the quest for social justice." These students are mostly Latino and African American. Many are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Many are learning English. 100 percent qualify for free and reduced lunch. Despite the obstacles that face our students, they are incredibly hardworking and diligent, focused on their studies and achieving their goals.
We cultivate our loves of reading together every day. Our students are grateful to have access to texts, both in and outside of the classroom, to learn and develop their skills. Personal copies of texts enable our students to annotate on and interact with their reading as well as come back to what they read and continue their pursuits as lifelong readers. These students inspire me daily, and as they begin to leave their marks on the world in the future, I hope they inspire you, too!
MY PROJECT
Remaining academically motivated during remote learning from home amidst the pandemic is challenging for even the most diligent students. My students learn best and are able to overcome academic challenges when their hard work is regularly celebrated in our virtual classrooms. In my classroom, to recognize students' hard work, I select five students each week as our Students of the Week. My ninety students and I celebrate these students in class by congratulating them virtually and sending encouraging messages to them and their families. Their favorite part of being selected, though, is getting to pick an independent reading book to keep. Our students are so grateful to have access to texts of their own to continue their independent reading outside of class, enabling them to continue to build their reading and critical thinking skills, take ownership of their learning, and remain motivated amidst this challenging time.
The resources for this project include:
- Among The Hidden x 3
- Fahrenheit 451: A Novel x 3
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One: The Lightning Thief x 8
- The Hunger Games x 4
- Gathering Blue x 3
- Looking for Alaska x 3
- Ghost Boys x 3
- The Alchemyst x 3
THE DonorsChoose TEAM
P.S. Check out your school page at DonorsChoose to see all the teachers posting projects from your school. You can trade tips and tricks with colleagues to get your projects funded.
CONGRESSWOMAN ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON INVITES STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL SERVICE ACADEMY SENDOFF FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
Congresswoman Norton’s office would like to invite interested D.C. students and their parents to participate in a Virtual Service Academy Sendoff for high school seniors who will be attending a Service Academy in the fall and graduating Service Academy seniors. Please also note that Tania Hernandez, Columbia Heights Education Campus, has accepted an appointment at the US Naval Academy Prep School and will be honored that evening. Additionally, Meryem Yucel-Lazo, (Columbia Heights Education Campus Class of 2020, Naval Academy Prep School Class of 2021) has accepted an appointment at the US Naval Academy and will be honored as well.
The pertinent details are below:
Who: All interested D.C. students and their families
What: A Virtual Service Academy Send Off Celebration
Where: Please email NortonEvents@mail.house.gov to RSVP for the event and receive the Zoom link
When: June 8, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm
This event is open to all interested D.C. students and their parents. Please feel welcome to share this information widely as you deem fit.
Thank you, and we look forward to welcoming you!
The District Office Team
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC)
District of Columbia Main District Office
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.
Best,
Zach Turner
Recruiter for Graduate Counseling and Education Programs
Trinity Washington University
Phone. 202-884-9410
LIBRARY UPDATE
CHEC LINCOLN LIBRARY SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Coming soon: Weekly, asynchronous professional development videos and Nearpods for you to browse at your own pace this summer! Explore different topics each week to prepare you to collaborate with your school library and librarian next school year. Topics include: Digital Reading platforms, Digital Citizenship, Library Standards Framework for Learners, SPED & ELL Resources, etc.
THREE STARS BOOK AWARD VOTING IS OPEN!
Since 2017, DC Library Association School Library Section 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
High School: http://bit.ly/3StarsHS
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 is now open and patrons can log their daily reading. Contact your CHEC librarians for help sharing information with families and students. DCPL will have other events and contests throughout the summer as well to encourage reading and use of the public library.
Summer Challenge 2021 starts June 1 and will run through August 31. Information is here: https://www.dclibrary.org/summerchallenge. Enrollment is now open and patrons can log their daily reading. Contact your CHEC librarians for help sharing information with families and students. DCPL will have other events and contests throughout the summer as well to encourage reading and use of the public library.
PRIDE MONTH CHEC RESOURCES
Happy Pride Month! Resources including background information, lessons, and reading recommendations are available on the Canvas CHEC Resource Hub. Contact angela.falkenberg@k12.dc.gov with any questions.
Happy Pride Month! Resources including background information, lessons, and reading recommendations are available on the Canvas CHEC Resource Hub. Contact angela.falkenberg@k12.dc.gov with any questions.
SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE - THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT
The White House Historical Association, United States Capitol Historical Society, and the Supreme Court Historical Society are working together to present a virtual Teacher Institute July 20-22 from 2-4pm each day focused on the three branches of government. Teachers will learn how to use the Hub and share other resources about the Capitol, the White House and the Supreme Court. We made special arrangements that at least 10 slots will be held for DC teachers. Participants will earn a certificate for 6 hours of professional development. Participants will also enjoy the educators’ premier of Beautiful Agitators, a virtual play reading available as an open educational resource to teach about the history of civil rights.
Here is the application
PEN/Faulkner Foundation Writing Workshops for Students
An opportunity for students through our community partner, PEN/Faulkner Foundation:
Writing Workshop with Derrick Weston Brown
For rising 6th – 12th graders
Tuesday, June 29 from Noon – 1pm EST
Register here
For rising 6th – 12th graders
Tuesday, June 29 from Noon – 1pm EST
Register here
How do we connect who we are to what we write? In this workshop, young writers will discover just how powerful their words can be by exploring different styles and approaches to the craft of writing. DERRICK WESTON BROWN’S debut poetry collection is Wisdom Teeth, and his second collection is On All Fronts. He has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, and is a graduate of the Cave Canem and VONA Voices workshops. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, he now lives in Maryland.
College Personal Statement Crash Course!
For high school students applying to college
Wednesday, June 30 from 1pm – 3pm EST
Register here
The dreaded words: personal statement. Colleges require them, but how do you begin to put yourself on paper? In this two-hour crash course, we’ll lead you through brainstorming ideas and clarifying those ideas into a topic. We’ll also cover the basic structure of the personal statement. You’ll leave with clear ideas about what to write and have the tools to move forward on your own to draft a transformative, powerful story about yourself.
Angela Falkenberg
Columbia Heights EC - Lincoln MS
THE CHEC GARDEN
Dr. Baker’s much needed irrigation system kept our garden watered this week. All of our seedlings in the garden beds are growing thanks to the nutritious soil amendments that Dr. Baker and many students worked on. 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
Wilson Garcia, Yafet Lemessa, and Joel Dominguez happy to be in the CHEC Garden
The Vegetable Stack – Nutrition Happening in the CHEC Garden
THE DEAN TEAM:
Hello CHEC Family!
We hope you all are well. The Dean Team would like to share a few shout-outs and PD opportunities.
TEACHER SHOUTOUT:
Special shout out to the following teachers listed below! These amazing teachers have given over 100 PBIS points to students last week!
Ms. Kamal
Diana Perez
David Onley
Cesar Garcia-Plaza
Desepe De Vargas
Christopher Zinzarella
Special shout out to the following teachers listed below! These amazing teachers have given over 200 PBIS points to students last week!
Eriko Yamashita Puglia
Thomas Spoth
Sandra Garcia Pinilla
Jovanda Warren
Luz Silva
Jorge Sanchez
Huge shout-out to Kristian Ellingsen for giving 392 PBIS points to students last week ! These teachers have given over 300 PBIS points to students last week!
PBIS STUDENT WINNERS: | ||
Student Name | Grade | Points |
| Jada Thompson | 6 | 22 |
| Larron Metcalf | 7 | 18 |
Anika Ubom | 8 | 19 |
Rocio Quintanilla | 9 | 15 |
John Lemus | 10 | 19 |
Jeremy Campos | 11 | 22 |
Marilyn Nunez | 12 | 19 |
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
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
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. HS Baseball lost to SWW.
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE
Monday:
No Games
Tuesday:
DCIAA Developmental Track Meet @ 1:00 at Spingarn
MS & HS Golf @ 2:00 at Potomac Golf Course
Tennis at DCSAA Tournament @3:30 at SE Learning Tennis Center
SB vs. Maret @ 4:15 at Maret (DCSAA Playoff)
Wednesday:
No Games
Thursday:
DCIAA Developmental Track Meet @ 1:00 at Spingarn (Field Events Only)
MS & HS Golf @ 2:00 at Potomac Golf Course
BB vs. Cardozo @ 4:00 at Maury Wills
Friday:
BB vs. Phelps @ 4:00 at Maury Wills
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
Bell
Baseball - Reiss Allen (reiss.allen@k12.dc.gov)
Outdoor Track - Donzella Hartwill and Mark Robinson (donzella.hartwill@k12.dc.gov & markblaytonrobinson@gmail.com)
Tennis- Lindsey Benjamin (lindsey.benjamin@k12.dc.gov)