The Career Academy is offering this test for free on May 30, for all students who are graduating or enrolling in Running Start next fall.  See Debbie Washington in the Career Center for details.

Student Bulletin 5/13 – 5/17

Mo 5/13/13      Happy Monday. Welcome back after a fabulous prom. Thanks to everyone for making it extra special!

 Tu 5/14/13      At lunch, please welcome Ms. Novak, Central Washington University’s admissions counselor, to our school!

 We 5/15/13      3 weeks to go to EOC Math. Get ready & prepared!

 Thu 5/16/13      Happy Thursday!

 Fri 5/17/13      “Imagine Tomorrow” science competition. Please wish Jocelyn, Leah, Montana, Andrew, Dinh, Kevin, and Robert a fantastic time in Eastern Washington!

Upcoming Events

Shout-Outs:

• Kudos to Ms. Trimble, Ms. Caron, and Debbie Washington for organizing Teacher Appreciation week activities & Prom. Your efforts were greatly appreciated!

• Kudos to all students who saved our Prom. Kudos also to our Leadership who inspired their peers.

• Kudos to all students who went on a field trip last week. You represented our school in a professional manner and returned to the bus on time!

• Kudos to our Child Development students who take their internship very seriously. You are a joy to drive to Wildwood Elementary School.

• Kudos to Jessica L. for helping clean up on Pasta Day.

• Thank you to those students who arrive at school appropriately dressed. We appreciate that.

Student Bulletin – May 6 – 10, 2013

Mo 5/6/13: Don’t forget to buy your Prom ticket! Buy it today from Mrs. Trimble.

Tu 5/7/13:   Field trip to explore maritime careers. Have a great day on the water.

We 5/8/13:   Less than one month to study for EOC Math & Biology. See your math teachers for help with test preparation. The next EOC Math will be offered in 2014!

Thu 5/9/13:   Field trip to Clover Park Technical College to explore careers after high school.

Fri 5/10/13:   Happy Friday – See you at Prom tomorrow!

 Upcoming Events

Mo 4/29/13:  Ready to party? 2 weeks to go to Prom! Buy your ticket from Mrs. Trimble today.

Tu 4/30/13: Want to get paid while learning more about technology? Work for our District. Need strong customer service skills, driver’s license, and car w/ insurance. More information on bulletin board. Don’t wait to apply!

We 5/1/13: One month to study for EOC Math & Biology. See your math teachers for help with test preparation. The next EOC Math will be offered in 2014!

Thu 5/2/13:  Enjoy your long weekend, Bulldogs. Don’t forget to get your prom ticket!!! Seniors – tell Mrs. Trimble you will be at prom by today in order to receive special recognition!

Fri 5/3/13: Data Day – non-student day.

• Shout out to Leadership: Dinh Robert, Devin, Andrew, Austin, MJ, Alondra, Oliver, and Shann for your hard work and planning to make Masquerade Prom 2013 truly amazing!

• Kudos to Passion for working really hard in Biology and helping out other students.

• Shout out to Shann for his continued hard work in Leadership and PNW History. Your efforts are paying off!

• Kudos to Daniella for running the Student Store single-handedly on Thursday!  Kudos to Kyle for jumping in to help!

Career Academy Families: Please join us for dinner!  Childcare provided.

While we’ve all become familiar with FWPS standards based education and the power standards, many parents have questions about how expectations will change when we take the next step and implement Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in Fall 2013.

The CCSS for English Language Arts includes a shift in our reading requirements at FWPS. Students will be expected to read as much non-fiction as fiction. For most students, this means reading more non-fiction. For some students, it may mean more reading in general. Students should be reading books both at the level that they find easy and at a level they find challenging.

Here are some tips on how parents can help students succeed in reading.

·         Provide more non-fiction books at home.

·         Provide books and other written materials that are at reading level your student finds challenging.

·         Know what reading is grade-level appropriate and what should be a challenge.

·         Encourage your student to read — try setting aside a specific “reading time” each day.

·         Read non-fiction books yourself to show that you enjoy non-fiction and think it’s worth reading.

·         Read aloud to your student or read with him or her.

·         Let your student see you read regularly.

You and your student may want to read the same book and then hold your own mini-book group as you read. Discuss things such as:

·         What ideas are you getting from the book?

·         What is most interesting?

·         What is your opinion about what you are reading?

·         What do you predict will happen?

·         Why?

Students should re-read until they understand and form opinions about what they have read, and then use evidence to support those opinions.

You can help your student learn to use evidence by asking them to back up what they are saying in everyday discussions or arguments. Encourage them to look for facts that back up their opinions, ideas or requests. (Caution: They may learn to use evidence so well that they use it to convince you to change your mind after saying no.)

Next month — Shifts in Writing

Article Translations:

CCSS Parent Article #2 SPANISH

CCSS Parent Article #2 RUSSIAN 2

CCSS Parent Article #2 KOREAN

Tues. 4/16/13             Today is a PM Core day.  Get ready for SLCs.

Wed. 4/17/13             Today is AM Core.  Student-Led Conferences start at 4 PM today.  Tomorrow’s are from 2-7 PM, and Friday from 7-10 AM.  Attendance is mandatory, and we are excited to meet your family.

Thurs. 4/18/13         SLCs 2-7 PM (no classes today)

Fri. 4/19/13              SLCs 7-10 AM. (no classes today)

Mon. 3/25/13              Reminder that Reach Out Rollermania happens tonight, from 6-9 pm. Skate for a great cause, Reach Out’s Homeless Shelter.

 Tues. 3/26/13              Reminder for students, when you are the last one to leave in the afternoon, please turn off the computers, so we can continue our role as a Green School.

Wed. 3/27/13              We Day is finally here!   JAG students – turn in your permission slips for the Compass test at HCC on Friday.  No CORE today due to We Day event.

Thurs. 3/28/13            Plan ahead – Career Academy all-school Prom is on May 11. Hope to see you all there.

 Fri. 3/29/13              JAG students to Highline Community College for Compass Test.

There is no school April 1 – 5.

Have a safe and happy Spring Break!  We will see you on Monday, April 8.

Mon. 3/18/13              Kudos to all of those who tested last week.
You inspired us with your efforts and persistence over 3 days of testing.  Well done.  The results will come in early June.

Tues. 3/19/13              Reminder for students, when you are the last one to leave in the afternoon, please turn off the computers, so we can continue our role as a Green School.

Wed. 3/20/13              Please welcome visitors from San Francisco’s Flex Academy on our campus.  Have a great day.

Thurs. 3/21/13            Reminder from Ms. Nikolyuk and Mr. Bechara to take advantage of their after-school tutoring opportunities.  Take charge of your learning!

Fri. 3/22/13                 Kudos to Lea, Joslyn, Montana, Andrew, Kevin, Dinh, and Robert who will be representing the Career Academy at a national science competition at Washington State University in May.   Go Bulldogs!

Upcoming Events
3/27/13                    WE Day
4/1/13                       Spring Break

Freshman and upperclassmen who have already passed the HSPE should arrive at their normal time. It is a regular school day.

The next opportunity to take the HSPE will be August 2013.