The School of One Newsletter
February 2024
Greetings our SO1 Champions,
Please scroll all the way down for information, updates, and Student Shout-Outs for a job well done! New info and resources will be added throughout the month so please check back if you need assistance.
Maryum Sims, Principal
Justine Lance, Chief Secretary
Rebecca Bell, Resource Coordinator
Kerry Copes, Resource Coordinator
Main Office
13501 Terminal Ave Rm 103 (inside Bard Early College)
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-838-8850
We are in the COUNTDOWN to Spring Break!
Opportunities Await for FREE TUTORING!
Dates and Events coming soon
- Thursday, February 8th: High School Parent-Teacher Conferences - Early Release for students
12:10 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. PTC are in held in person at each of our sites. - Thursday, February 15th SAC at Windows on the River
- Friday, February 16th: Districtwide Professional Day. NO School for students.
- Monday, February 19th: President's Day, Schools Closed.
Stay Tuned for our 2nd Family Nite Announcement
Career Day Series 2024
Facilitators:
Firefighter Ty Kiongozi (Public Education, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire)
Courtney Rice (STNA, Pretty Legacy Collection)
Dominique Smith (Nail Tech)
Tamia Hopson (Make-up Artist)
Zelle Johnson (Recognize Studios- Photography/Videography)
Brandon Powell (Fashion Design)
Chinna Parker (Realtor)
Reniqua Dothard (Licensed Massage Therapist)
Jameel Hall (Licensed Barber)
Emmanuel Adams (Licensed Barber)
Tranae Jones (Licensed Barber)
Jackie Massingill (Licensed Cosmetologist)
Ralph Worley, Jr (Music Producer)
Ashley Wynn (Baker)
Unique Younger (Fruit Artist)
***Behind the Scenes Kristian Bogarty (Videography/Photography)
A Special Thank you to our staff for participating in the workshops/hands-on demos with their students and overall offering your full support to make this an enjoyable experience.
Enjoy the photos featured below:
Career Day video highlight and testimonials
SEL SCOOP
Rebecca Bell (So1 sites @ Lincoln West, Rhodes, John Marshall @ Bard, LGBT Center, The Foundry)
216-562-9200 (call or text)
rebecca.bell@clevelandmetroschools.org
Kerry Copes (So1 sites @ East Tech, Collinwood, Glenville, John Adams)
216-233-8929 (call or text)
YOUNG PARENTS PROGRAM
The School of One has a Young Parents Program for our students that are expecting or already have children.
Our zoom sessions have ended for the school year, but we have a ton of resources and even some free gifts for you!
Please text us to let us know!
Ms. Bell 216.562.9200 Mr. Copes 216.233.8929
CMSD's Project ACT
CMSD's Project ACT
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District's Project ACT provides direct instructional and support services to children and youth residing in temporary emergency shelters, transitional housing and doubled-up students staying with other families due to loss of housing, economic hardship or similar situations. A holistic and comprehensive approach is used to deliver instructional and support services necessary to facilitate the homeless child's transition into school, and to ensure the child's success and ongoing participation in the educational system.
Support services include everything necessary to accomplish the goal of meeting students' physical, social and emotional needs, and empowering parents to support their children in this endeavor. All appropriate resources from the Cleveland Metropolitan School District are employed to achieve this goal.
https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/projectact
If you or your family may be in need of these services, please contact Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes.
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Marjana Ognjenovic (also known as "Mrs. O.")
marjana.ognjenovic@clevelandmetroschools.org
Mrs. O. can assist with the following:
* Explaining and helping with SAY YES applications
*Assisting with the completion of the FAFSA as soon as possible (FAFSA completion is required for students to receive SAY YES money)
*Applying to colleges and universities
*Career readiness planning
*Trade Schools
For questions regarding college and career access and individual FAFSA appointments, students can text TASSEL to 216-208-5866
College Now Advisor for The School of One
Karen Friedman
216.266.7474
Please click on link for more information:
Money is on the table
SAY YES TO EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ALL CMSD SCHOLARS
*SAY YES scholarship hotline 216-454-5400
*SayYesScholarship@collegenowgc.org
**CMSD's footprint includes the City of Cleveland, Bratenahl, Linndale, Newburgh Heights, and parts of Brook Park and Garfield heights assigned to the district
SAY YES Family Support Specialists
Jake Francis
So1 @ JM/Bard, LW @ City Life Center, The Foundry/MCPc, The LGBT Center, Magnet
216.905.6643
Jasmine Hayes
So1 @ Collinwood, East Tech, Rhodes, John Adams
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U)
Youth Opportunities Unlimited (Y.O.U.) is a nonprofit workforce development organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that serves teens and young adults ages 14-24 living in under-resourced areas in Northeast Ohio.
Y.O.U. puts teens and young adults on the path to economic self-sufficiency.
https://www.youthopportunities.org/
COLLEGE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The ATA is a FREE Workforce Development program offering training in the following areas:
- EMT Basic
- STNA
- Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (No job placement available)
- Certified Logistics Technician
- Industrial Welding
- Precision Machine Technology (PMT)
- Private Security
- Automotive Technology
- Patient Access Representative
Benefits include
- Bus Tickets
- Up to $1k in stipends
- Job placement assistance
- A brand new Dell laptop for incoming Fall 2021 students
- Professional Development
- Free tuition, books, and uniforms
Interested candidates must:
- Have a HS Diploma or GED
- Be a resident of Cuyahoga County
- Be between the ages of 17-24
Feel free to contact their Workforce Laison Alina Rios (alina.rios@tri-c.edu) or Program Manager Manicka Collins-Bryant (manicka.collins-bryant@tri-c.edu) if you have any questions!
Please see the attached flyer for our complete list of programming.
OhioMeansJobs:
Student Workforce Advancement Group and Career Connects Initiative Job Opportunities Board:
https://sites.google.com/view/swag-employer-events/swag-employer-events/current-job-opportunities
**Please let Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes know if you need help with a resume and/or filling out applications!**
MAGnet of Opportunities!
Please feel free to scan the QR code and learn more about this awesome opportunity. As always, you can see Mrs. Bell and Mr. Copes for more information as well.
STUDENT SHOUT OUTS!
Ms. Shouman and Ms. Kaba, The SO1@Rhodes, would like to express a shout out to all the students who are staying diligent!
Ms. Lynch and Ms. Cipra, The SO1@The Foundry would like to applaud their students for working towards their goals!
Ms. Napoloen and Ms. Nelson, The SO1@East Tech would like to recognize the following students for their hard work and determination towards the goal of graduation. KiYaun Hunter, ZyYah Jordan, Kavin Taylor, Bilal Shakir and Trayvon Thomas.
Ms. Franklin and Ms. Peake, The SO1@John Adams would like to say:
Congratulations to the following students for GRADE SUBMISSIONS for the month of January2024!!!! Grade Submissions bring you closer to your goal; GRADUATION!!
NAJIIAH BREWER
MARCUS FRANKLIN
JEREMY HAWKINS
MUSTAFA JEFFERSON
CURTIS MALONE
JAYLIA MARTIN
JUAN MORROW
ARMON PANNELL
DE'IRAH ROBERSON
LE'ANDRE STUART
SYAINE WHITE
Ms. Horton and Ms. Blair, The SO1@Magnet would like to laud their students for staying the course!
Ms. Donahue, Ms. Kliemann, and Mr. Baker, The SO1@Collinwood would like to say we are proud of our students and believe in your success!
Mr. Dunsmore and Ms. Victoria Bell, The SO1@LGBT Center would like to honor their students for:
Jayla Fazl - Outstanding completion of courses
Felix Navarro- Caring Classroom Contributor
Jadalyn Reyes- Peak Course Completer
Ari Otero- Awesome Human Being Award
Ms. Bugansky and Ms. Imel, The SO1@Bard would like to offer:
Sports Shoutouts
The boys and girls track teams of Bard competed yesterday at Spire Institute. Outstanding performances by Stuart Malloy got 1st place in long jump and ran a personal best 60m.
Shoutout to our track star
Stuart Malloy
Basketball Stars
Victor Nunez and Hebert Ovalle
and Women's Basketball
Crystall Jackson
Students who met our January 12th 5 CREDITS EARNED minimum completion DEADLINE
Corey Bohannan
Jamiya Brantley
Harmony Hennessee
Ronan Benitez
Crystal Jackson
Brayden Lababidi
Stuart Malloy
Sundesh Rai
Tatiana Torres
Zavion Means for being our first Confirm Graduate of the spring semester.
A memo from the Say Yes Corner,
I would like to shout out on my behalf all students who put in hard work first semester preparing for their OST’s and are working on their competency scores or better required for graduation.
Also - shout out to all of our “Seniors” at all sites who have 16 or more credits for continuing to stay on track to graduate in June. Keep up the hard work and make sure to reach out to Mr. Francis, Ms. Hayes, and Ms. Friedman for help with college/trade school applications, FAFSA completion, or Say Yes Scholarship Applications.
Thanks,
Jake, Say Yes Family Support Specialist
Mr. Simeone and Ms. Lapiejko acknowledges Notable Achievements for January 2024:
1. Good Attendance: Y'lleana Camargo, Apasara 'Jas' Cefalo, Neema Furaha, David Harris Jr., Tatiana McCruel, DaJohna Richardson, Angel Rios, Dewayne Taylor Jr.
2. Peak Course Completers: Vanessa Bezares, Clayton Busch, Apasara 'Jas' Cefalo, Neema Furaha, Arianna Latson, Laniyah 'Asiya Dior' Pierre, DaJohna Richardson, Angel Rios, Victoria Rodriguez, Dewayne Taylor Jr.,
3. ImagineMath Lessons Passed Leaders: Jose Bonilla, Clayton Busch, Y'lleana Camargo, Neema Furaha, Ezekiel Haizimana, Tatiana McCruel, Tyrone Moses, DaJohna Richardson, Shailyse Vega, Dewayne Taylor Jr.
4. Achieve3000 Top Scorers: Jose Bonilla, Emanuel Rodriguez Pena, Alayna Rodriguez, Aliesha Thomas, Shailyse Vega
5. Career Fair Day Attendees—Neema Furaha, Ezekiel Hakizimana, Taniyah Lusane, Tatiana McCruel, Mohamed Mohamed, Laniyah 'Asiya Dior' Pierre, DaJohna Richardson, Angel Rios, Emanuel Rodriguez Pena,
Ismael Rodriguez Pena, Aliesha Thomas
6. 2023-24 Second Semester New Enrollees:
So1@LW Monthly Award Winners for January:
1. Most Outstanding Student of the "Year"
2. ImagineMath Grand Champion
3. Achieve 3000 Top Performer
4. Featured Note Taker
It is Black History Month!
The theme for Black History Month in 2024 is: Walking in the Footsteps of Greatness! We come this far by faith, fortitude and are a force to be reckoned with. Greatness is borne through adversities, struggles, oppression, difficulties and yes victories, triumphs and resilience. Our rich history span for generations from the likes of Harriet Tubman, Benjamin Banneker, and to yourselves, who got NEXT.
So let that Greatness, which is embedded in your DNA cause you to fill your own shoes, honoring past sacrifice(s) and unashamedly continuing to create new pathways as you leave a rich legacy behind.
Keeping Walking tall, boldly, proudly and make your mark in the world, because "YOU have a great trail and a triumphant path of Greatness that precedes you!
Inspired by,
Kerry Copes, Student Resource Coordinator
Black Historian Flash Cards
Past: Black Inventors & their Inventions!
Amanda Gorman: 'The Hill We Climb'
Motivation Outro Song: Lift Every Voice and Sing
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Please check out the links below for information regarding resources such as mental health, food, shelter, legal services, etc. or feel free to reach out to Ms. Bell or Mr . Copes for assistance.
https://namigreatercleveland.org/resources/community-resources/
https://www.neoch.org/street-card
Check out the following eyewear programs:
America's Best (has vouchers in store, call to make an appointment and tell them you are a CMSD student)
VSP Vision Care (has vouchers through NASN, the National Association of School Nurses)
Cleveland Clinic Vision First
Prevent Blindness (for students that do not have insurance or need replacements not covered by insurance)
Zenni Optical (online store, has cheap frames)
Free medical/dental/vision screenings.
Food Pantry
Click on the link below for resources!
https://www.smore.com/nqsdxThis link is continuously updated, so please check back whenever you are in need.
CMSD Covid-19 Hotline
**All positive cases must be reported to the district**
If you or another member in your household tests positive, please call our CMSD COVID hotline at 216-838-9355 or email covid@clevelandmetroschools.org.
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