Golden Eagle Times
Friday, October 2, 2020
Important Dates
10/5-National Honor Society Applications are due for NEWLY invited students
10/7-Student Count Day
10/14-SAT Testing
10/14 & 10/15-Virtual Parent/Teacher Conferences scheduled as needed-information will be sent home on how to sign up
10/15-Deadline for Juniors to apply to Jackson County Early College
10/16-Deadline for switching learning programs for the second marking period (In-Person or Learning at Home)
10/17-Fall FAFSA Event, 11 AM-7 PM
10/19-No School for Students, Professional Development for Staff
10/21-Unity Day, Wear Orange
10/23-End of First Marking Period
10/27-PSAT 9
10/28-Blood Drive, 8 AM-2 PM
10/29-PSAT/NMSQT
10/30-Deadline for Advance Placement assessments must be ordered and paid for
11/11-Virtual Veterans Day Assembly
12/4-Leadership Forum
12/14-Senior Pictures and quotes are due for the yearbook
12/16-12/18-Semester one exams
12/18-Half day of school
IMPORTANT-We will hold Class Meetings beginning next week. Please make sure your child is aware of the date and time to attend.
The following links are for class meetings that will be very informative. It will cover new policies, important dates, and information that is important for the 2020/2021 school year. Please plan to attend.
If your child is unable to attend, we will share recorded versions of the meetings.
7th and 8th grade class meeting
Class of 2025
Class of 2026
7th and 8th graders need to attend on October 13th, 2020 at 8:00 am.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/89768400683?pwd=QXA2dnRONHM4dVpvMHB2TEVERTRWUT09
Freshman Class Meeting
Class of 2024
Freshman need to attend on October 12th, 2020 at 8:00 am.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85022478181?pwd=azJObWE1NjE2MjZTNVkvN01KQlpJZz09
Sophomore Class Meeting
Class of 2023
Sophomores need to attend on October 9th, 2020 at 8:00 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/83668210836?pwd=dFoxV0RWRVN0VlMxN1pWWERCU0pKdz09
Junior Class Meeting
Class of 2022
Juniors need to attend on October 8th, 2020 at 8:00 am
This is the link you need to use
Join Zoom Meeting
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85374511944?pwd=cHBTeCsxT1pIV2pJYVc2SG5DaEEzZz09
Senior Class Meeting
Class of 2020
Seniors need to attend on October 6th, 2020 at 8:00 am.
This should be the correct link now.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://jcisd-org.zoom.us/j/85923758741?pwd=SjVmUVlQeFZweXhCQnk5aWh2VHZPZz09
Homecoming Fun!
Homecoming Headquarters
Please Join us at 5 PM for the Homecoming Car Parade featuring the CCHS Marching Band and the 2020 Fall Homecoming Court
Wednesday is County Day!
In-Person Students-Check Google Classroom and be sure to complete the assignment.
Important Letter to Senior Parents
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CZpK3-WQdun3Bo-PNl9Gh7o01wL09oE5I9StmmfUhGE/edit?usp=sharing
If your child has not yet ordered their cap and gown for graduation, please contact Jim Ross from Jostens:
Jim Ross, Jostens of southwest Michigan
269-217-6936
Important Testing Day Information for 9th-12th grade-Including SAT on Octobers 14
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hefyPfr31dntToPcnGg3CTUj6jyvRtj04KJ0ySeq_gk/edit?usp=sharing
Important Letter for Parents of Seniors
IMPORTANT-Virtual Parent- Teacher Conferences
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ABA82BA4F4C16-fall
Once you choose a time, the classroom teacher will send you an online meeting address.
Learning at Home Update from Mrs. Wallace, Learning at Home Liaison
Tutoring & Coursework Help
Mrs. Wallace can help coordinate tutoring sessions, troubleshoot technical issues, and help you organize and tackle your workload. Please email emily.wallace@myeagles.org to request help.Key Club & Builder's Club
Are you looking for leadership experience? Do you need volunteer hours for NHS, college, and scholarship applications? You can earn service hours, have fun, and make a difference by joining the largest Service Leadership Organization for students in the world. Builders Club, for grades 7th-8th and Key Club grades 9th-12th are affiliated with the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Wallace emily.wallace@myeagles.org. Regular club meetings will take place Wednesdays via zoom. This year, in-person and remote learners can participate in various community events beginning with a Book Box Build. Social Distancing precautions will be followed. Join the Fun!
Yearbook Club for BOTH In-Person and At-Home Learners
Calling all photographers, writers and designers! Yearbook needs you! Come to our first meeting on Tuesday next week afterschool in Ms. Reaume’s classroom - PS. It’s the art room if you haven’t been.
No experience necessary to participate! - Can’t make the meeting but still want to participate? There will be a Zoom meeting link posted for next Wednesday. Please email Ms. Reaume at katherine.reaume@myeagles.org.
HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Yearbooks are on sale! COLUMBIA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Ecommerce Link: https://www.yearbooknerds.com/columbia-central-high-school
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Senior pictures and quotes are due December 14th for the yearbook. Please use the link to upload your picture and quote!
https://forms.gle/8D9XWuPTCZ8PvUbv5
Yearbook needs your help capturing moments! Please send in pictures of your high school student for inclusion in the yearbook using the following link!
Tutoring Support for Students
Congratulations, Sydni Collins, MSUFCU Student of the Week!
Please view this clip featured on WILX below-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1264Tz8LN5fetHE0VRh8yg8TPgK3lrNWZ/view?usp=sharing
Jackson County Early College Information
Update on Clubs and School Activities for Junior High and High School Students
Please Join the Junior High and High School Robotics Team Today!
Practices are held in in the Options High School building
Junior High-Tuesday and Thursdays from 6-7:30 PM
High School-Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9 PM
New members are welcome on both the Junior High and High School teams. No previous experience is required! There are so many wonderful opportunities available with our Robotics program including learning skills such as:
CAD Skills
Programming
Game Design
Business Planning
Marketing
Team Building and more
The high school Robotics program offers students a chance to earn their Varsity Letter for their participation on this team!
The program also offers scholarships for graduating seniors!
7th & 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip
Parents,
Below is a link to the Washington DC Meeting video, the registration site, and the volunteer form that must be filled out by any adults that are going on the trip.
If you have questions please email me at rob.riedel@myeagles.org.
Registration site. Use code 21CCRRDC to register.
Volunteer Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FmWvMIeUlahhbbvDQeJ4e1RmraIo_YPt/view?usp=sharing
Builders and Key Club
American Red Cross Blood Drive-October 28
Wednesday, October 28th from 8 AM to 2 PM. Please email Elizabeth Tyndall or Katie Taylor for registration. You may also email Mr. Jackson at derek.jackson@myeagles.org.
Important Information about Attendance
Parent's name
Student's first and last name
Date of absence
Reason for absence
Phone number to reach parent
Upon a student's fourth unexcused absence, a notice will be mailed to parents/guardians
Second and final notice will be mailed when student exceeds eight absences
After 8 days of absences, excluding documented days, a student will be considered truant.
Virtual students:
Students need to have 2 way communication with teachers-
- Jr. High students check in with their 4th hour teacher.
- Sr. High students check in with their 5th hour teacher
School Pictures have Arrived!
Counseling Corner
Information from Mrs. Diefenthaler-
The Early College Program is open for Juniors until October 15. Jackson County Early College is a great opportunity for students to begin earning college credits while in high school. Whether they are interested in going to a college, university or pursuing a trade, JCEC provides a chance for students to earn up to an associates degree or certificate. Stop in and see me for an application. 9th and 10th graders the program is open for you as well. You could potentially earn an associates degree or find a great trades job after high school.
Information from Mrs. Caryl-
Virtual Students, the counseling team is hosting a zoom session every Thursday at 10-10:20.
This will be lead by Mrs. Caryl, Mrs. Diefenthaler, and the leadership students. Last week we had Miss White join us as well! We will discuss wellness, academics, leadership, coping skills, and many more!
Counselor Closet: Located in the Junior High. This closet is welcome to all students grades 7-12. This closet includes note books, binders, folders, lanyards and lined paper. It also includes shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, deodorant, axe body spray, perfume, pads, lice kits, and cleansing wipes. We have also included female shirts, sweaters, tanks, sweatshirts, sweat pants, leggings, jeans, dress pants, shorts, underwear, socks and shoes and male shirts, sweaters, tanks, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jeans, shorts, underwear, socks and shoes. Please ask Mrs. Caryl about any of these items.
Don't forget the counselors have a newsletter of their own with updates from our counseling team. Here is the link to our Smore Newsletter:
Virtual Veterans Day Assembly on November 11
Please use this link to learn more about our Virtual Veterans Assembly-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18QDoQp7JVotlsnz8yTmIX_QNzGQRk4Eq/view?usp=sharingImportant Reminder about Riding the Bus
Columbia Central Athletics
Football-The team is 1-1 going into the game tonight against Dundee! Good Luck!
Boys Tennis-The team is growing and continuing to improve each meet.
Volleyball-Both the JV and Varsity had a great win Thursday evening!
Cross Country-Had several run their fastest times of the season at the home meet this past week!
Columbia Central Jr./Sr. High School
Email: christi.oneil@myeagles.org
Website: www.myeagles.org
Location: 11775 Hewitt Road, Brooklyn, MI, USA
Phone: 517-592-6634
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ccjshs
Twitter: @oneilcms