SSAE High School Bytes
March 2020
Welcome
Ram Award Winners
Each month students will be recognized for going above and beyond in academics and upholding the social contract.
Lind McGuire
Beauden Foster
Electives
Math
All math students will be taking a Practice SAT in preparation for the SAT in April. During these practice sessions, students will be working on calculator and non-calculator questions and attempting them with the same time constraints as that of the actual test. After these practice sessions, students and teachers will be going over their scores and discussing things such as test taking strategies, time management, and content solutions.
English
Science
Biology- Students have been studying adaptations and endangered species in preparation for our big PBL! Chemistry- Solved their forensic science case, made ice cream using an exothermic reaction and worked using natural indicators to determine the pH of unknown substances.
History & More
World History- students completed a project of their choice on World War II revolving around a student-created essential question.
Teen Leadership- students continue to get to know one another better, build relationships, use discussion boards properly as well as a journal.
Academic Fitness- students completed a project that revolved around researching two careers of their choice.
Art
College Adobe Photoshop- Selections, Color, and Type
Digital Illustration- Basics and Layers
Jewelry Design- Wire Wrapping, Fossil Prints
Spanish
The second month of the year was a month of learning interesting things from the traditions and cultures of the countries in the student’s studied languages, as well as body vocabulary, technology & vacations. In grammar, they have learned comparisons, reflexive verbs, future tense, and demonstratives. Students have done a review of the semester as preparation for the mid-semester exam with games and activities that helped them with vocabulary and grammar. The mid-semester exam was on March 5th. Have a nice spring break!
Engineering & More
Counselor Information for Class Registration 2020-21
Last Day to Order Yearbook
Share a Photo for Yearbook!
Share a photo of your favorite off-campus work spot! Where do you get your virtual work done? Upload a photo of you working from home/a coffee shop/library/park or wherever you get your best work done. Share your photos for the school yearbook with this link by March 12, 2020.
Project Based Learning Experience- Spring 2020
SSAE High School Team is excited to announce our Project Based Learning Experience for Spring 2020! This year our focus for the high school students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade is a Zoo Exhibit Design Project, which will be incorporating science, technology, engineering, math, English, and history subjects. The project will kick off Tuesday, March 10, and go through the end of the school year. The finale will be Tuesday, May 12, 2020, and it will entail the students presenting their final design proposals along with a 3D model to an audience of conservation groups, zookeepers, and people who frequent the zoo. Students will report to school just like usual to work on this group project. The inbuilding daily schedule will reflect the regular schedule as well as incorporate the PBL schedule, which will require students to attend from 8:15-3:15 PM, respectively. The schedule will be sent out weekly. This is not additional inbuilding work, but replacing that work with this amazing cross-curricular opportunity. Students will receive in building grades just like usual through various steps they will be taking to complete this project. The high school will be going on a field trip to the zoo on Thursday, March 12, as well as reach out to community resources for continuing research. Please mark your calendars for this important and fun project as parents and the community are invited to attend the finale on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, which will also include a dinner, silent auction, and basket raffle fundraiser. Keep your eye out for more detailed information coming.
ATTENTION: Juniors & SAT study guide
Friday Extra Help invite only or appointment
For this semester, students will be invited in or can request an appointment to receive extra help on Fridays from 9:00-12:00 PM. This will apply to every Friday except district PD days and when there is no school.
Scholarship Opportunities
If you are planning on attending a 2-year college, 4-year college, or vocational-technical school, here is a fabulous scholarship opportunity for you! This scholarship is specifically for blended learners like you! Check out the link below for more information and for the link to apply. Be sure to give it your best when applying for scholarships; take your time, be descriptive and comprehensive in your answers, and do your best when applying; show them you want this! The deadline to apply is March 16th. Good luck! https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/fos-scholarship/
Additional scholarship opportunities have been added to the SSAE website, which can be found here: https://www.d49.org/domain/1926
Young Adult Career Fair- March 12
Field Trip to Colorado Springs Metro Crime Lab
SENIOR REMINDERS
RSVP: Senior Breakfast
Where: Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
What: The senior breakfast is a time to celebrate our Seniors and give them an opportunity to thank a special person (typically a family member or teacher) who has helped support them through high school. This is done through a capping ceremony, which is done at senior breakfast. Please fill out this form in preparation for the event: https://form.jotform.com/200544081761146 The deadline to submit the form is April 1st. Student cap and gowns will be distributed at the Senior breakfast.
Who: Breakfast is complimentary for the graduate and two guests as seating is very limited. The deadline to RSVP is April 1st.
Pictures Needed: Senior Slide Show
Who: Seniors, please submit 3 or 4 pictures to Miss Pukansky at kpukansky@d49.org.
Deadline: Submit by April 1st
Details: Digital format is preferred and should be pictures of a variety of life stages including at least one senior photo. They do not have to be professionally done.
Graduation at the Antlers Hilton, May 22 at 10 AM
Where: The Antlers, 4 S. Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Who: Family and friends of the graduate are welcome to attend. Each graduate can receive up to 7 tickets for graduation. Please RSVP for the number of tickets you will need on the link below. If you need additional graduation tickets, please let us know how many you would like to request, and we will add you to the waitlist. We can't guarantee you will receive extra tickets, but we will do our best to fulfill your order. Ticket Order Link: https://form.jotform.com/200543938703152
Seniors: Military Honor Cords
Military Link: https://form.jotform.com/200544788901156
SAT/PSAT/CMAS Testing Dates
April 2020
4/14/20- SAT Testing for all JUNIORS. Testing will be held at Creekside Success Center (Peakview Hall, 3850 Pony Tracks Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922). All Juniors should report to Creekside by 7:30 am.
4/15/20- PSAT 10 Testing for all SOPHOMORES. Testing will be held at Creekside Success Center (Peakview Hall, 3850 Pony Tracks Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922). All Sophomores should report to Creekside by 7:30 am.
4/16/20- PSAT 9 Testing for all FRESHMAN. Testing will be held at Creekside Success Center (Peakview Hall, 3850 Pony Tracks Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922). All Freshman should report to Creekside by 7:30 am.
4/21/20- CMAS Science- 11th grade only- Testing will be held at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence. Students need to report no later than 7:45 AM with their computers and charging cords.
May 2020
5/7/20- Students will take a Comprehensive Knowledge Check in Aleks at SSAE with a mastery goal of 85%.
Upcoming Important Dates
March 2020
3/10/20- Tickets On Sale for the Enchanted Garden Dance May 9, 2020 -Early-bird pricing is $20. After March 12, prices are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
3/10/20- Last Day to Order Yearbook
3/10/20- ALEKS Knowledge Check
3/3/20- ACE Maker's Club 3:30 PM
3/12/20- Yearbook Club at 3:20 PM
3/12/20- Field Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for PBL Project 8:30-3:15 PM
3/12/20- Young Adult Job Fair (ages 16-24) from 3-5:30 PM
3/16-3/27/20- Spring Break
3/31/20-ACE Maker's Club 3:30 PM
April 2020
4/2/20- Yearbook Club at 3:20 PM
4/7/20- NHS & Community Service Club 11:25 AM
4/7/20- ACE Maker's Club 3:30 PM
4/9/20- Yearbook Club at 3:20 PM
4/14/20- SAT testing- 11th grade only
4/15/20- PSAT 10- 10th grade only
4/16/20- PSAT 9- 9th grade only
4/21/20- CMAS Science- 11th grade only
4/23/20- Yearbook Club at 3:20 PM
4/24/20- Senior Breakfast
4/28/20- ACE Maker's Club 3:30 PM
4/30/20- Yearbook Club at 3:20 PM
SSAE High School Staffs' NEW Work Phone Numbers
- Jennifer Aubain- (719)460-4792
- Julie Estes- (719)243-4844
- Laura Isakson- (719)761-8201
- Chelsea Martin- (719)432-8179
- Susie McClain- (719)492-8727
- Galia Minshew- (719)243- 4843
- Amanda Pethtel- (719)291-7224
- Jessi Shonk- (719)233-2597
- Katy Swann- (719)213-0336
- Jess Watson- (719)460-4838
- Kara Wichman- (719)491-0828
- Joshua Wixom- (719)491-1434