McKNewsJan13

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Happy New Year!

Communities In Schools and McKean High School areproud to announce that the McKean Food Closet is noopen! Through a student led service learning initiativ

called Highlanders UNited to Get Everyone Resource(HUNGER) we are now able to provide McKean familiewith supplemental food and resources. We will soon bexpanding the closet to include clothing and househoitems. If you interested in learning more please contaKatie Kravitz or Trish Ragan at 302-992-5520 ext. 24

Spotlight On Service Learning

The Student Leaders have developed a plan for their Semester Service project which runs from MLK Day until Global Youth

Service Day in April. The Student Leaders will be continuing toresearch hunger and poverty not only in the community, butspecifically at McKean High School. With the McKean Food Closand Backpack Program in full effect at McKean, students willresurvey the student population to see if needs have changed ahow to run the programs more efficiently. They will also continto tackle the stigma that is often associated with asking for helpAlso, students will work weekly with Morgan Dorsey, HealthcorpCoordinator, on health and wellness. In addition, students willbegin working in communities to expand the food closet to incluclothing and household items.

To help the students understand the larger affect hunger andpoverty has on the community, as well as other service learningopportunities in the area, students will choose a differentorganization throughout the semester to volunteer. Mid-Januarstudents researched and presented proposals of specificorganizations and activities that they are interested in learningmore about and decided on participating in the Polar Bear Plungfor Special Olympics in February, as well as setting up days tovolunteer at Faithful Friends Animal Shelter, Sunday BreakfastMission, and Manor Care Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Centthroughout the semester.

Connecting community

resources with schools

to help young people

successfully learn, stay

in school, and prepare

for life.

We believe that every

child needs and deserves

the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult

2. A safe place to learn

and grow

3. A healthy start and

healthy future

4. A marketable skill to

use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based

programs are designed to

provide students with at

least one of these REAL

basics.


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In conjunction, students will also complete a ten lesson curriculon service learning from the Lead2Feed Challenge organizationwell as a curriculum outlined in the Jefferson Awards Youth ServChallenge.

Mentoring Works

Student Leaders continue to meet every Wednesday with thefreshmen during Advisory. To help them improve upon theirteaching techniques, Mrs. Janeka came in one day to discussclassroom management strategies. Student Leaders alsoobserved teachers teaching classes to gain pointers on what to

in their classes, as well as, received feedback from their Advisoteachers. Activities this month included a lesson on criticalthinking, team building, and communication and listening.Students in Mrs. LaRocks FCCLA Advisory class taught a sessioon body image and self-esteem in a couple of the freshmanAdvisory classes. The 9th Grade 2nd Marking Period AwardsCeremony was also held on the 23rd with the following studentsbeing recognized:

Science Student of the Month: Erica Boyer & Fredi CamachoAthlete of the Marking Period: Jennifer Lopez (Volleyball) & JackFoster (Soccer)English Student of the Marking Period: Earl Ellis & Mary-Kate StewSocial Studies Student of the Marking Period: Rafael Calderon &Mariela VillagomezMath Student of the Marking Period: Jessica Frey & Wyatt DonahueMost Spirited Highlander Award: Arianna Hall & Ryheem Jenkins

SELENA VEDOLLA - she always participatesand does what we ask of her. She tries to helpus encourage other students participate. Shelivens the mood of the class. Nominated byShannon, Bree, and Sam (Mr. Budd)

BECCA PORTER she has a positive attitude inclass, encourages others to participate andenjoys class. Nominated by Sarah, Oneka, and

Thomas (Ms. Stokes)

PARYSE DEMBY for showing outstanding effort and participation.Nominated by Lucina, Maribel, and Alfonso (Mrs. Hobbs)

JESSICA FREY she participates in every activity and is always the firsone to raise her hand. She always does what we ask of her with a smon her face. Nominated by Briana, Gabby, and Kyle (Mrs. Matson)






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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VANESSA BENAVENTE for displaying excellence in leadership andparticipation and excelling overall in advisory. Nominated by Emma,Kathryn, and Nelson (Mr. Hoyt)

JAYQUAN MARTIN - he demonstrates improved effort in class and hedisplays an unrecognized leadership. We feel this award showcases hpotential and will encourage him to keep up the good work. Nominateby Courtney, Emily, and Zoey (Mr. Wharton)

ALEXIS CHODNOFSKY she is an awesome person who likes toparticipate in all activities, is always quick to volunteer, listens to

directions and shows a positive attitude. Nominated by Kylie, Miriam,and Edwin (Mrs. McGovern)

JAIRO HERNANDEZ hes participating in class, hes paying attentionlot more, and while hes a handful sometimes in the end, hell settledown and he makes the class enjoyable for the other students.Nominated by LeAzia, Kelsey, and Brent (Mrs. Rhein)

PARIS STEVENS he always does what is needed to do, never causesproblem and is a great addition to advisory, we are very happy to havhim in class. Nominated by Amira and Calista (Mrs. Krapf)

CAMERON GIBBS when he first started in Advisory, he neverparticipated much in discussion or activities. This marking period, he improved by participating and being more involved in class. Nominatby Lennon, Kelsey, and Sherika (Mrs. Mycoff)

RAQUAN JONES he has been participating more and has reallyimproved throughout our advisory class. He demonstrates greatattitude! Nominated by Allison, Anya and Chan (Mr. Hantzopoulos)

Upperclassmen continued to meet in their club/activity everyWednesday. Students are also working on completing theirStudent Success Plans during Advisory. All students plans sho

be complete by April. The Absence Work Recovery (AWR) Program continued this

month. Students with excessive absences and/or unexcusedabsences can stay after-school on Wednesdays in the library tomake up work and recover days. Peer Tutors are available toassist students with any work they might have, as well as a matutor from the community.

Seven students continue to mentor students at Linden HillElementary after-school.






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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Mentors Needed!!!!If youre interested in becoming a mentto one of our high school students, plea

contact Katie or Trish right away noexperience necessary!

Hours are flexible and the work is fun!We can match your interests with theirs

its not just about tutoring and academicits about spending time with a youngperson in need of a good role model an

getting them involved!

Career & College Prep. Meetings with Del Techs Corporate and Community Programs

were held this month to plan for the upcoming Spring semesterOn Track courses. On Track sessions will be adjusted in order ttour the facilities at DTCC and will now officially enroll studentsthe college. Dates for the Spring are February 22, March 1, Mar

15 and March 22. Any interested juniors and seniors may contaMs. Ragan if they are interested in the program.

Community Partner Spotlight

SOAR

SOAR (Students Overcoming Academic Risk) a Del Tech program

a two part program that focuses on academic success andemployability and will connect students to Del Techs resources ansummer youth employment program, as well as the innovative andtechnology certification programs (which we currently have 7students enrolled in that pilot program). The focus is on 11th and 1graders to help transition them to work, college, or both (they do nhave to attend Del Tech) who are either low income or come fromblue collar backgrounds with some sort of academic deficit oreducational barrier. The application process is lengthy and in deptso students and their parents must be committed to the program.Red Clay is working with the SOAR program to have a presence in






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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Dickinson and AI next year it will be a class worked into their masschedule, with a Del Tech person teaching academic support andemployability skills courses. Students will gain basic skills andassistance with employment. McKean also has this option forstudents.

Trish, Katie, and Cheri Abernethy had a meeting with the SOARprogram manager, Tim Foxx, about starting a pilot mini SOARprogram at McKean this spring. On Wednesday, January 30th Tim wbe speaking to 11th and 12th graders targeted for the spring SOARprogram during Advisory time in the Arena. Trish and the guidanccounselors have already identified 50 students to attend this interemeeting. Then on Wednesday, February 6th he will be returning to

test interested students to determine their academic need andeligibility for the program. Once about 15-20 students have beenidentified, they will begin meeting with a SOAR representative duriAdvisory time either weekly or every other week. In addition, we alooking to dual enroll students in the On Track program (coordinateby CIS) so that students also get the opportunity to take a collegecourse at the Del Tech campus.

Student SpotlightReggie Ray

Reggie Ray, is a freshman at McKean came to us from Stanton. Reggmaintains good grades by playing on basketball team this winter an

meeting with Ms. Katie in CIS throughout the year. He pops his head the CIS office to say hello or to ask for academic assistance. He is

conscientious and a good student, but does have his mischievous sidIn the Fall this year, he played on the football team and is also plannion doing Track & Field this Spring. Only a Freshman, Reggie is on tra






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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to win best smile his senior year. He is very positive and a pleasure have in CIS. Congrats to Reggie Ray!

Girls Inc. of DelawareGirls Only Programs

Girls Inc has a strong belief that we can inspire all girls to be strong, smart, abold!

Programs available for ages 9-11 or ages 12-18.

ages 9-11 meet on Thursdays from 4:30-7:00 at the branch on Brown Streeages 12-18 meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-7:00 at the branch on Brown Stre

*every other Friday both of the groups meet together

Homework help while learning life skills. Opportunity to participate in workshwhile socializing, playing games, and realizing your full potential.

$75 fee for the whole year

if interested call 302-575-1041 ext 13 or email [email protected]






for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.


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Katie Kravitz, Site Director Trish Ragan,Project [email protected] [email protected]

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for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.
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for life.



the Five Basics:

1. A one-on-one

relationship with a

caring adult


and grow


healthy future


use upon graduation

5. A chance to give

back to peers and

community.

CIS school-based




basics.

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