MAST@FIUBiscayne Bay Campus

September 8-11, 2020

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The Pledge of Allegiance

I pledge allegiance to the Flag

of the United States of America

and to the Republic for which it stands

one nation under God, indivisible

with Liberty and Justice for all.

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Please stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Thought and Word For the Week

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Virtually nothing is impossible in this world if you just put your mind to it and maintain a positive attitude. -Lou Holtz

longanimitylong-guh-NIM-uh-tee

nounDefinitiona disposition to bear injuries patiently : forbearance

ExamplesThe fans continue to show their longanimity by coming back year after year to cheer on the perpetually losing team.

Weekly Calendar

September

7 No School

8 Lunch and Learn (Periods 2,4,6)

9 No events scheduled (Periods 1,3,5)

10 Lunch and Learn (Periods 2,4,6)

11 Patriots Day (Periods 2,4,6)

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Bell and Lunch Schedule

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SEPTEMBER 20206 National Student Suicide Prevention Week Begins

7 Labor Day- No School

8 Uniform Policy Enforced!

11 Patriot Day

13 Grandparents Day

15 National Hispanic Heritage Month Begins◦ EESAC Meeting (ZOOM link provided on EESAC slide)

17 Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

18 Rosh Hashanah

25 Club Fair during Lunch

28 Teacher Planning Day

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Why Celebrate Labor Day?Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.

Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.

In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages.

Learn more about Labor Day by visiting: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day1#:~:text=Labor%20Day%20pays%20tribute%20to,a%20federal%20holiday%20in%201894.

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Uniform Policy-September 8 Deadline!

The PTSA has selected iUniforms as our new and exclusive school apparel provider. No other company is authorized to produce or sell uniforms for our school. The PTSA selected this company because of its exceptional history of producing quality apparel and service to its clients. Parents may now order uniform apparel and other items, including masks, online and the items will be shipped to their house rather than the school. This will make purchases and returns much easier for parents and us.

Compliance with our uniform and ID badge policies are expected from all students in grades 10-12 beginning August 31st. Our incoming ninth grade students may not have a uniform or an identification (ID) badge for our school when school begins. So, they may wear an unbranded white or navy-blue polo shirt and use their ID badge from their previous school until they are replaced. Ninth graders will have until September 8th to comply with the uniform requirement. We are working out a method to obtain pictures for our ninth graders so we can produce their IDs. More on that in the next few days.

We are looking forward to the opening of school and seeing (albeit remotely) all of our new and returning students.

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Please click on the following link to order your school apparel: iUniforms

September 11, 20208:46 a.m.As a community and a nation, we mourn the tragic loss of lives and injuries, and our deepest sympathies go out to the victims, their families and friends. We commend the heroic actions and courage of the rescue workers, volunteers, and government officials. And, we look to the wisdom of our national leaders who are resolved to not allow this event to change our way of life or restrict our freedoms.

We the people of the United States will stand united.

--For the innocent men, women and children who lost their lives on an airplane, at the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, and on the streets of New York.

--For civil servants, firefighters, police officers, and military personnel who have dedicated and lost their lives protecting our safety, our freedom and our democracy.

--For the thousands of families and friends who waited in terror and grieve their loss.

--For those who worked tirelessly in the rescue effort.

We the people of the United States of America stand united as a community and a nation celebrating democracy in the land of the free and the home of the brave."

Please join me in a moment of silence ...

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Lunch & Learn 11:50 AM-12:10 PM

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Join MAST@FIU every Tuesday and Thursday

This Week’s TopicsSeptember 8, 2020

▪ Aquanaut Now- Time Management

September 10, 2020▪ Club Me Now-Club and Society News

Proudly Hosted by MAST@FIU BBC Student ServicesMs. Acevedo, School Counselor

Ms. Lilavois , Test Chairwoman & CAP AdvisorMs. Rowan, Lead Teacher & Activities Director

https://dadeschools.zoom.us/j/91063616545?pwd=TmovUVRCU2lYdi9QRzNxMk5Sa09FZz09#success

See Something, Say SomethingAsk for help!

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If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately.

The Educational Excellence School Advisory Council (EESAC)

Mark your calendars and join MAST@FIU BBC EESAC!

EESAC

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

8:00 – 9:00 AM

ZOOM with us!

https://dadeschools.zoom.us/j/93315856025?pwd=VnlXRVIyUy8wVmNPdHIvVU41WW83dz09

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Celebrating Successes!

Julia Colan, Grade: 8thSchool: Highland Oaks Middle School, Miami, FloridaAffiliate Fair ID: USFL15Project Title: Fibonacci Solar Array Base Part II: Building a FAB-ulous Solar Garden

Welcome to MAST@FIU BBC Julia!

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file:///C:/Users/224845/Downloads/Values%20Matter%20Miami%20-%20English.pdf

Did you know?Childhood Cancer Facts — United States

❑ Each day, 43 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States, which means 15,590 children in the U.S. are diagnosed each year.

❑ Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in American children, resulting in the death of approximately 1,800 kids each year.

❑ As of 2015, there are approximately 429,000 survivors of childhood cancer in the U.S.

❑ In the United States, 84% of children diagnosed with cancer are alive at least five years after diagnosis; however this does not mean they are cured or free from long-term side effects.

❑ Even those who are cured may suffer long-term side effects as a result of the cancer treatments they received. Children who were treated for cancer are twice as likely to suffer chronic health conditions later in life versus children without a history of cancer

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Find out more at: https://www.alexslemonade.org/childhood-cancer/about-childhood-cancer/facts

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AWARDS: for each grade band K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

• First Place: $100.00 Gift Certificate

• Second Place: $50.00 Gift Certificate

• Third Place: $25.00 Gift Certificate

9-12 Essay Prompt: The “Founding Fathers” committed the idea of equality on paper while drafting the

U.S. Constitution. Explain how the idea of equality has expanded over time citing specific historical

evidence.

What the Readers Look For:

• Clear, articulation, and genuine attempt to address the topic(s) in the prompt and back up your

• writing with evidence.

• Adherence to guidelines and carefully proofread essays.

• Observation of rules for Standard English (grammar, punctuation, mechanics) in writing.

• Thoroughly thought-out, tightly focused essays.

• Originality and imagination.

• Eloquence of writing style.

• Intensity and unity in the essay.

Essay Format and Contest Logistics:

• 2-3 pages for grades K-2; 3-4 pages for grades 3-5; and 5- 7 pages for grades 6-12.

• Essays may be written in the informal or formal voice, but most importantly, an individual voice

should be evident. Essays must be the original, unpublished work of one student.

• Only the top two essays from each school for each of the permitted grade bands may be

submitted.

• Schools should conduct their own essay contest to establish the top two essays for

submissions per grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). It is highly recommended, given

current Distance Learning realities, that a point person is identified at each school to

coordinate efforts.

• All essays must have a title.

• Essays should be typed in 12-point easily readable font (such as Times New Roman), double

spaced with 1” margins and numbered pages.

• A cover page MUST be included with the following information: student’s name, student’s

ID, student’s complete address, student’s grade level, best student phone number;

school’s name, principal’s name, , teacher’s name, teacher’s email (dadeschools.net), and best

teacher’s phone number.

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AWARDS: for each grade band K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

• First Place: $100.00 Gift Certificate

• Second Place: $50.00 Gift Certificate

• Third Place: $25.00 Gift Certificate

9-12 Essay Prompt: Research statistics from the 2010 Census and other Internet resources about the

fact that the number of Hispanic-Americans in the U.S. is growing rapidly. Write to your reader about

how you see this reality influencing the following: U.S. culture, economics, and politics.

What the Readers Look For:

• Clear, articulation, and genuine attempt to address the topic(s) in the prompt and back up your

• writing with evidence.

• Adherence to guidelines and carefully proofread essays.

• Observation of rules for Standard English (grammar, punctuation, mechanics) in writing.

• Thoroughly thought-out, tightly focused essays.

• Originality and imagination.

• Eloquence of writing style.

• Intensity and unity in the essay.

Essay Format and Contest Logistics:

• 2-3 pages for 5- 7 pages for grades 6-12.

• Essays may be written in the informal or formal voice, but most importantly, an individual voice

should be evident. Essays must be the original, unpublished work of one student.

• Only the top two essays from each school for each of the permitted grade bands may be

submitted.

• Schools should conduct their own essay contest to establish the top two essays for

submissions per grade band (K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12). It is highly recommended, given

current Distance Learning realities, that a point person is identified at each school to

coordinate efforts.

• All essays must have a title.

• Essays should be typed in 12-point easily readable font (such as Times New Roman), double

spaced with 1” margins and numbered pages.

• A cover page MUST be included with the following information: student’s name, student’s

ID, student’s complete address, student’s grade level, best student phone number;

school’s name, principal’s name, , teacher’s name, teacher’s email (dadeschools.net), and best

teacher’s phone number.

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School Volunteer ProgramOffice of Community Engagement – School Volunteer Program

https://www.engagemiamidade.net/community-school-volunteers

Contact info: 305-995-2995 or SchoolVolunteerProgram@dadeschools.net

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Health Tip of the Week

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What Every Child Needs For Good Mental Health

It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold, bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children to think clearly, develop socially and learn new skills. Additionally, good friends and encouraging words from adults are all important for helping children develop self confidence, high self-esteem, and a healthy emotional outlook on life.

Discover more on mental building strong mental health at: https://www.mhanational.org/what-every-child-needs-good-mental-health

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