Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
**Weekly Update** 11/06/20 Vol. 15
november- mental health awareness month
Hola Jaguar Families!
Our 1st week in November is off to a busy start. We have started our Mental Health Awareness Month with the necessary focus on having a healthy mind. We are drawing attention and emphasizing the impact of positive thinking, quiet time, and unplugging from social media.
For next week, we are attempting to draw attention to the significance of having a healthy body. In our classrooms, we will be highlighting the important qualities of daily exercise, proper diet, and adequate rest. We are hoping that every Jaguar can incorporate these habits on a daily basis that can lead to having academic success in the classroom and personal success in their lives. Parents, please join us this month in this important endeavor.
Parents- We have just started Grading Period 3 which is the final grading period of the 1st semester. It is critical for you to reach out to our Jaguar front office if would like to set up a parent-student conference as we are finishing the semester. Please reach out to sgonzalez@sjrcla.org or lcontreras@tfhe.org.
Please remember, we do not have school to honor Veteran's Day on November 11th (Wednesday)
Principal Palomo
Cafecito
** No School~ Veterans Day** Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020**
*RCLA VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS*
RCLA VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY- FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM
~November Mental Health Awareness Month ~
11/10- Cafecito with Mr. Palomo 6 pm11/10- Family Meals Distribution 3:30-5 pm
11/11- No School (Veterans Day)
11/16-20- Spirit Week
11/16- Cash for College TFHE 4:30 pm-6:30 pm
11/17- Family Meals Distribution 3:30 pm- 5 pm
11/18- College- Career Readiness 9, 10, 11 grade Parent Workshop 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm
11/23-11/27- No School ~ Thanksgiving Break
11-30 - 12/4- Senior Appreciation Week
*Mental Health Awarenesss Month*
** Message from Ms. Contreras**
**STUDENT SUCCESS MEETING INFORMATION **
**RCLA School Site Council (SSC) Meeting Information **
School Site Council Meeting's Link...
Counselor Corner
In the month of November, we will be reviewing students 4 year plans.
If your student still hasn't booked a meeting with me to review your graduation/A-G requirements progress please do so as soon as possible. These meetings are very important because it gives us the opportunity to review your academic status.
It has been a pleasure to work and get to know your student throughout these weeks! Presentations have been very successful and I have been able to share important information with all of you!
As we are approaching the end of grading period 2, please make sure your student is keeping up with all assignments and reaching out their teachers for questions. The grading period ends on October 30th!
If you would like to get access to Power point presentations, please visit my website at https://sites.google.com/tfhe.org/rcla-counseling/home
Ms. Alanis is available virtually to assist and provide school counseling services. You can get in touch with Ms. Alanis using the following:
Seniors!
Hello Senior Students and Parents,
FAFSA/DREAM Act Application Support
o Monday, November 16
o 4:30-6:30
o Zoom Link will be sent soon!
o All students who have NOT completed their financial aid application by Nov 16 are REQUIRED to attend.
· Change in After School Workshop Times
o Mon & Thur from 2:15-3 pm.
o Please book an individual appointment with me for support on your apps.
· Community College Workshop
o We will have a Community College Application Workshop in December.
o Stay tuned for more details.
· CSU/UC Apps: Internal Deadline Nov 20
o Please make sure to attend workshops and reach out for support on your apps!
o We need to submit them before Thanksgiving break!
Reach out if you have any questions or concerns at omartinez@tfhe.org
Email: omartinez@tfhe.org
*Seniors Important Information*
Hello Seniors,
We'd like to assist you properly with your UC applications! Please complete THIS google form to provide an update on your application progress!
Use the calendly links in the survey if you'd like to have a one on one check-in to get help on your applications! Remember that there are also workshops every Monday and Thursday from 2:15-4:15! Please take advantage of these resources!
- Link for Monday workshops: http://meet.google.com/grz-ckve-qtw
- Link for Thursday workshops: https://meet.google.com/xgw-crqu-fnp
**Message from Mr. Oronia**
Workshop Details
The College & Career Readiness team will provide a parent workshop to discuss how students can prepare for college and career while in high school and what resources are being provided to them.
El equipo de Preparación Universitaria y Profesional proveerá un taller para informar a los padres cómo los estudiantes pueden prepararse para la universidad y carreras durante la preparatoria y que recursos están disponibles para ellos.
For 9th, 10th & 11th grade parents Para padres de noveno, décimo y undécimo grado
Date/Fecha - Wednesday/Miércoles, 11/18/20
Morning Session/Sesion por la mañana - 9:30-10-30 AM
https://meet.google.com/cwt-unfs-nay
Afternoon Session/Sesion por la tarde - 5:30-6:30 PM
Cornell University Info Session
Interested in applying to an Ivy League? TRiO will be hosting a virtual information session with Cornell University where they will discuss the application process and resources available at the university. Date - Monday, November 9th, 2020 Time - 12:00-1:00 pm (During Lunch) Zoom Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/95225154900?pwd=d04vSVpzL3lKOHEwVVJuZ3BtRVEvZz09 MEETING ID: 952 2515 4900 PASSCODE:740784 Please reach out to Linda or myself if you have any questions! linda.nguyen@evc.edu
Family Meals on Tuesday's!
THIS Tuesday, please stop by between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. You may come by the school and receive 5 meals per family. We encourage our families to take advantage of this opportunity! For more information, you may contact Mrs. Gonzalez at 408-471-4680 ext. 4002.
**Senior Appreciation Week**
RCLA PARENT/STUDENT Handbook
Hey RCLA Jaguars!
Take a moment and review our 20-21 Parent/ Student handbook https://www.sjrcla.org/ for more important school information.
**RCLA Self Care Corner**
Hello Jaguars! Please take a moment to watch this video and read some positive quotes. It is extremely important that you take personal time for self-care in your journey to becoming a successful student. We will post articles and new videos every week. Please make sure to connect with our Director of Student Services, Dr. Fong if you would like to share some concerns you may have or just to talk. You can reach her at rfong@tfhe.org
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF9uViNz4So
List of Self-Care tips: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/inside-out-outside-in/201912/11-self-care-tips-teens-and-young-adults
20-21 Remote Learning Bell Schedule
20-21 Academic School Calendar
Remote Learning Discipline Flow Chart
Please review the RCLA Discipline Flow Chart that has been created to support our students and to ensure their academic success. We have implemented these policies while focusing on a restorative lense in our approach to discipline.
Roberto Cruz Leadership Academy
Email: rpalomo@sjrcla.org
Website: sjrcla.org
Location: 14281 Story Road, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408)471-4680
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sjrcla