May 2022

 The Bulldog Way - Our Foundations for Success 

April was all about Grit! In May we will focus on Growth Mindset! These two qualities are essential to a strong finish to the academic year! Bringing a positive attitude and fortitude to our school work and extracurriculars translates into positive outcomes.  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!

State Assessments This Month!

Sophomores will be taking SBA Math and Literacy tests and Juniors will take the WCAS Science test in the coming weeks.

Monday:  Make a point of encouraging sophomores & Juniors to do their best work.  Reference The Bulldog Way – GRIT!  Anything we can do to incentivize high levels of engagement translates into results!

 

SBA Testing May 3^rd- May 10th

 

English

 

• Sophomores not currently enrolled in English test in the Community Center Tuesday-Wednesday 8am:  
• Students currently enrolled in ELA test in Mr. Smith’s classroom. In class on Tuesday-Wednesday.  They complete their testing on Wed/Thursday of the following week, in class, so as not to overlap with Math testing.

 

Math

 

• Sophomores take their Math SBA test in their math classroom on Thursday-Tuesday unless they are in: 

• Alg 2 students and Sophomores in I-Alg report to the library for testing. They will complete their assessment on Wed./Thurs. 
• Special Ed students take their assessments in their skills class.

 

WCAS Science Testing  (Juniors) – Tuesday, May 10th

 

Tuesday 8am – All juniors complete science testing in the Community Center

Summer Credit-earning Opportunities for Bulldogs! - 

Students interested in earning summer credits through work-based learning experiences to earn internship credit.  In addition, The Wenatchee Skills Center provides students with CTE Summer Academies scheduled for 7/1-7/15 between 8am-3pm

CTE Program Showcase - Family & Consumer Science - 

The Family and Consumer Sciences Program prepares students for life!  The program develops life skills for personal and professional success through real world, hands on learning experiences.  Family and Consumer Sciences classes include Health, Personal Choices, Early Childhood Education and Nutrition Fitness and Foods.  Benefits of taking classes in this department include, but are not limited to:

• Earn industry certifications 
• Develop foundational skills and workplace competencies 
• Earn college credits 
• Compete regionally and nationally in FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
• Earn credit in the workplace with applied learning experiences
• Obtain scholarships 
• Create skills and competencies for successful adult life

 

Contact Mrs. Swanson if you have questions about the opportunities in this program. 

FBLA Happenings - 

In January at a competition in Wenatchee 9 students qualified for the FBLA State Conference/Competition in Spokane.  Five of those students opted to attend this conference which took place April 20-23^rd.  They will be competing in events from Accounting to Personal Finance to Public Speaking.  Top 4 qualifiers at the state conference will be eligible to attend the National FBLA Conference in Chicago this summer from June 29-July2. JJ Groner and Faith Kert who placed in the top 10 of their events.  Faith took first in public speaking which qualifies her for the National FBLA Conference in Chicago at the end of June (you must place in the top 4 and JJ had a 5^th and a 6^th place finish).

Peer Mentors -

Students interested in becoming Peer Mentors for the incoming freshmen class will be identified and trained in May.  Peer Mentors build relationships with small groups of freshmen Mentees, support their transition to CHS, and reinforce The Bulldog Way! Their work begins this Spring with introductions, continues through the Summer with check-ins and our Freshmen Orientation, and continues through Semester 1 with support through advisory and monthly "Get Connected" experiences.

8th Grade Transition - 

We are so excited to continue to connect with The Class of 2026!  We started with 8th Grade Parent Night and an Intro to CHS Meeting at CMS let by student leaders. We believe Peer Mentors will be a critical support to 9th grade students transitioning to CHS next year.  We plan to connect Peer Mentors to 9th grade Mentees in May and June, Support 8th Grade Ramp-up and Freshmen Orientation in August, and continue monthly relationship building and transition support through advisory and "Get Connected" experiences during Semester 1.

Senior Sprint to the Finish line!

Faculty & Staff have been working with Senior Leadership to ensure that their final weeks at CHS are both memorable and meaningful.  Seniors met during April to finalize decisions regarding Senior Week and to understand their responsibilities leading up to and at graduation on June 3rd.  Find the Senior Responsibilities and Activities Calendar HERE.

ASB Elections/Class Officer Elections - 

Students interested in running for Associated Student Body Positions must pick up their application materials the week of 5/2 and submit their application materials to Mr. Groce no later than Friday, 5/6.  Speeches must be submitted to Mr. Groce on Tuesday, 5/10, and elections will take place Wednesday, 5/11

Students interested in running for Class Office must submit their interest in running to their class advisors by Friday, 5/13.  Candidates submit speeches to their Class Officers on 5/17.  Class officer elections will take place in advisory on Wednesday, 5/18.