THE LENS
Issue #72
December 7-14
We are in the first week of Q2 Cycle 2 with our FLEX Friday projects starting this Friday 12/9. If you haven't registered, please do so now (via this link or QR code below) for our Q2 FLEX Friday alternative learning cycle. We have a lot of exciting projects in store for students, as a means of earning extra credits, and staying engaged with school.
NEXT WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK!
Monday 12/12- Pajama Day or wear Black
Tuesday 12/13- Super Hero Day or wear Yellow
Wednesday 12/14- 80's/90's Day or wear Pink
Thursday 12/15- Sports Day or wear Blues
Friday 12/16- Holiday Dress or wear Red and Green
St. Paul College Field Trip (SIGN UP DEADLINE FRIDAY 12/9)
Saint Paul College Field Trip
When: December 13, 2022
Where: Saint Paul College
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
How to sign Up: Complete the questions on this form (Remember that all responses are confidential and are only accessible by Gordon Parks Chaperone(s)/Staff)
CLICK THE QR CODE NEXT TO THIS ARTICLE OR CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
If you are a student who is interested in getting information and/or attending St. Paul College, please sign up for this field trip opportunity. You will receive a campus tour and information about the college. We will leave GP at 10:00 a.m. and arrive back by 12:30 p.m. Students will be directed to eat lunch upon their return to Gordon Parks.
Any questions, please see Ms. Saunders.
GPHS Student Leadership Group Info: Next Meeting is tomorrow 12/8 at 1:30PM in the GPHS Library
Would you like to be a student leader and participate in the decision-making centered around our school and community-based events/activities? If so, then join the Gordon Parks Student Leadership Team on 12/8 at 1:30PM. Joining this team will not only enhance and/or build your leadership skills, but it will provide you an opportunity to be actively involved in developing fun and educational events that would benefit all students and staff at Gordon Parks. In order for you to join you must meet the following expectation criteria:
Model healthy and positive behavior in school, classroom, and community
Take your leadership role seriously, as this is a reflection of you and your school
School and community ambassador
Complete credits toward graduation
Attend class consistently
If you are interested and meet the expectation criteria, please join us at our next meeting on 12/8 at 1:30PM in the library.
Thank You,
Ms. Saunders and Ms. Fountain
Student Leadership Facilitators
QUARTER TWO PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Friendly Math
Credit Area: Algebra 1
Teacher: Anupma Sharma
Creative Expressions/Chess Club
In this project students will create artistic expressions via poems, drawing, stories, paintings or comic books. Chess Club will also be in session.
Credit Areas: English
Teacher: Jamie Hagg
Critical Ethnic Studies Capstone Project
Credit Areas: Elective, U.S. History, Human Geography, U.S. Government, English
Teacher: Mara Cavanaugh
Cookies, Crafts, and Careers
Credit Areas: CTE or Science
Teachers: Sharon Stone & Kyra Warner
Science Fair
Credit Areas: Chemistry or Biology
Teacher: Merridith Joly
Utopia/Dystopia
Credit Areas: Elective, U.S. Government, World History
Teacher: Mr. Johnson
Photography, Storytelling & Action: "TRANSITIONS / REDUX" www.transitionsuniversityave.org
Credit Areas: Art, English
Teachers: Jamie Tomlin & Paul Creager
Personal Finance
Credit Area: Algebra 2
Teacher: Ms. Nichols
Math in Sports
Credit: Algebra 1 or Geometry
Teacher: Mr. Zangs
Images of War: Past & Present
Credit: U.S. History, World History or Human Geography
Teacher: Mr. Davies
Badminton
Credit: PE
Teacher: Mr. Bednar
REGISTER FOR PROJECTS VIA THIS QR CODE
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SOCIAL WORKER INFO
Gordon Parks High School
Website: https://www.spps.org/gordonparks
Location: 1212 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 6517441212
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordonParksHS/