April 2022

April 2022

The Bulldog Way - Our Foundations for Success 

During Semester 1, faculty (in professional development days) and students (in advisory) identified the essential Habits of Mind they needed to be successful in our school community.  Our responses were very aligned!  From this work we developed - The Bulldog Way - Foundations for Success at CHS.

In February, we focused on being Empathetic Listeners and Respectful Communicators.  In March we focused on strategic Risk Taking and Problem Solving.  April is all about Grit! We encourage all  to practice these Habits of Mind daily, and we capture opportunities to recognize students and faculty who model them.  It's The Bulldog Way!

After School Academic Support - M-Th, 3:10-4:00pm 

Starting in March, we began providing academic support to students struggling with learning, work completion, or who need to recover credits lost in semester 1.  Attendance can be voluntary or mandatory, based on referral from a teacher.  Teachers will notify students and parents one day prior to mandatory attendance.  This is not a punishment!  It is an opportunity for students to receive support to get back on track in their coursework.  

Registration for 2022-23 Academic Year 

We kicked off the Course Registration Process on Wednesday, March 9th with 8th Grade Parent Night and College Credit-earning Opportunities at CHS.  The huge turnout by parents, students and staff is testament to our shared investment in the success of our Bulldogs!  Contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions.

See critical steps and dates below:

April 13th-15th - Students go through the registration process in advisory

•     Registration forms should come home with students
• Sen. Reg Form, Jun. Reg Form, Soph. Reg Form
•    April 14th - Running Start meeting for students in Library during Advisory

April 15th - College in HS meeting for students in Library during Advisory

• Review your student's schedule options at home to ensure choices support their desired pathway to a diploma and long-term goals.

April 18th - 11th Grade Registration

April 19th - 10th Grade Registration

April 21st - 9th Grade Registration

Program in Focus - Business & Marketing Program

Our Business and Marketing Program provides students opportunities to: 

• Earn industry certifications 
• Develop foundational skills and workplace competencies 
• Earn college credits (Up to 35) 
• Compete regionally and nationally in student leadership organizations 
• Earn credit in the workplace with applied learning experiences 
• Team with business and industry professionals 
• Obtain scholarships 

Our program develops leaders, prepares students for the workplace and post-secondary education, and provides for real-world, hands-on learning.  Contact Mr. Cloakey or Mr. Kert if you have questions about the opportunities in this program. 

Career Week March 14th-19th 

Career Week is dedicated to Career Exploration.  Students at all grade levels have been exploring career interests in advisory and identifying presentations by community professionals they would like to attend.  On Friday, March 19th, professionals from diverse occupations presented to student groups about their work environment, qualifications and expectations, daily responsibilities and rewards of their jobs.

Bulldogs Recognized for Artistic Excellence!

Enjoy the creativity of CHS Students who submitted works of art and placed at the Regional High School Art Show.  Four Bulldogs earned tuition waivers to study art a Central Washington University!

Chloe Payne, “Every Day Automobile” 1^st place Painting + CWU Tuition Waiver

 

 

Faith Smith “This is not a Shoe” 2^nd place Drawing  + CWU Tuition Waiver

Ashlyn Reichert “Chrome Wheel” CWU Tuition Wavier

Rileigh Maison, “Mask Up” Digital CWU Tuition Waiver

Rileigh Maison, “Lucid” 2^nd Place Digital

The following pieces did not win awards, but are still worthy of recognition:

Maggie Hill “Man’s Conceited Preconception of Anamelia’s Flight”

Kimberly Strong “Anorexia”

Kimberly Strong “Traveling Through Memories”

Jayden Duncan-Styles “Green Thumb”

Faith Smith “Toad Man”

Elli West “First Meet”

Aztlan Oropeza-Garcia “En Paz”

Chloe Payne “Capture”

Cora Yearous “2021”

Happenings in Swansonville!

Students in Nutrition Fitness and Foods have been studying and learning about the different food groups all quarter.  During our week studying the nutrition of fruits, we held our annual fruit pizza competition.  The winning team, Boss Ladies and Sam, was awarded a lab of choice for placing first in the competition (judged by various faculty members).  They chose street tacos!  So, as a class, we delegated tasks and held a "Fiesta de Tacos."  We had a buffet of fish, shredded chicken and carne asada tacos, complete with homemade salsas and cabbage.  Nutrition Fitness and Foods really knows how to make learning fun. 🙂

FFA Happenings!

10 FFA Students qualified for State (More competitions coming in April):

 

Eli Lyons - Job Interview 

Eli Lyons - Extemporaneous Speaking 

 

Lily-Ann Geren - Job Interview 

 

Kimmy Dodson - Public Speaking 

 

Christina Arroyo - Creed Speaking  

Sophie Hill - Creed Speaking  

 

Novice Parliamentary Procedure 

Rylan Anderson, Seth Martin, Lily Wilson

Donald Flick, Sophie Hill & Elli West

 

Band Happenings!

Concert Band Earned a Superior Rating at their large group festival last week.  Our seniors were my first group of students to play at a festival as 6^th graders, and they received Superiors in their 6^th, 7^th, 8^th,  9^th, and 12^th grade years!  Here’s a link to a video of last week’s performance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11xfOHn4eo8_S9Q9D1BMqLgbZIH2x0vUi/view

 

Looking ahead:  CHS Jazz groups will be performing in Omak at our regional jazz festival on Thursday, April 14.  CHS Marching Band will perform in the Apple Blossom Grand Parade on May 7^th.

Spring Priorities at CHS

• Developing interventions to support ALL students in passing ALL their classes.
• Improving communication with Parents & Community regarding Academic and Extracurricular opportunities for Bulldogs.
• Examining our schedule to ensure we are supporting student success.
• Building The Bulldog Way into the fabric of our school!