Life's a Birch on Connect Island
Birch Homeroom Newsletter 2nd Edition
Inspiration Station
Many people will leave this world without a trace. What will you do in your lifetime? How will people know you were here? How will they remember you?
Our Amazing Students Conquering Connect Math!!! You can overcome anything!
THE IMPORTANCE OF GOAL SETTING
What is a SMART goal?
Specific: What EXACTLY do you want to achieve?
Measurable: How will you know when you’ve achieved it?
Attainable: Is it something you have control over?
Relevant: Is it applicable to the place you are in your life right now?
Time-bound: What is your deadline?
Examples:
· Study and pass the Chemical Reactions 1 focus area by Friday.
· Take notes on all Roman Empire vocab terms by Wednesday.
· Complete 25 Statistics & Probability practice problems, and pass the assessment by Friday.
Why are SMART goals essential to success in Connect?
In everything you do in life, there are always goals that you set. There are always targets that you keep in mind and you consider some steps on how you can reach that target. Smart goal setting is valuable for self-improvement and motivation especially these days that there are so many distractions around us. It is necessary in order for us to see a perfect picture of what we are trying to work hard for.
Without setting goals or objectives, life becomes a series of chaotic happenings you don't control. You become the victim of coincidence. Accomplishments like sending someone to the moon, inventing the iPod etc are the result of a goal that was set at some point. A vision that was charted and realized.
GRADING UPDATES AND REMINDERS
Remember that your grades in Connect are not finalized until the very end of the year. The "overall score" that you have earned so far will continue to evolve over the course of the year. Every time you master a focus area or turn in a project, your score will change.
Also, please remember that you are ALWAYS able to revise any project for an updated cognitive skill score until THE END OF THE YEAR.
Science-3 PFAs mastered with 8/10 or higher
Math-No overdue projects and at least 1 PFA mastered with an 8/10 or higher
History/ELAR-70% or higher overall average
Connect Tutorials
Please remember to fill out the Tutorial Incentive Form to earn 2 Bear Bucks every time you attend tutorials for one of your Connect Classes.
Connect Teachers' Tutoring Schedules and Contact Information:
BIRCH (ELAR): Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings from 7:35-8:05 (afternoons by apt.)
Email: cbirch@pasadenaisd.org
KING (History): Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday mornings from 7:35-8:05 (Wed-Fri afternoons by apt.)
Email: tking@pasadenaisd.org
LEMARR (Science): Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 7:35-8:05 (Wed and Thurs afternoons)
Email: llemarr@pasadenaisd.org
WILLIAMS (Math): Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings from 7:35-8:05 (Friday afternoon by appointments and a parent note is required for afternoon tutorials)
Email: cjwilliams@pasadenaisd.org
Mariella and Cynthia are studying hard! Thank you for taking advantage of a peer tutor.
Nicholas is writing his expository essay on how a person's culture and background can affect their point of view. Great Job!
Jose is finishing up that math project!!! Way to be persistent! So proud of you!
Alex is using her time wisely and getting ahead in ELAR on the figurative language PFA. Fantastic!
So proud of Evan's hard work in Math. Way to go!
Vanessa is using her resources!! Congratulations on mastering CONVENTIONS!!
NO FEAR LIVES HERE!!!! Thank you for all of your hard work, Sarahi!!!
What's coming up in Connect??
Here are a few reminder due dates:
Friday, November 11th: Plant's Party Science Project
Friday, November 11th: Proportional Relationships Math Concept Unit
Friday, November 18th: Quien Soy Final Product (ELAR and History)
On Track Breakfast on Mentor Mondays
On Track Party
Those of you who have an overall average of 70% in PFAs/cog skills and no overdue projects will be invited to a pizza party/tech cafe in Connect Island.
We will be holding an On Track Party at progress report time and again at report cards. Be on the look out for our VIP incentive!! More info to come.
How can I earn an incentive field trip in May??
There will be a special VIP status for those students who also complete all additional PFAs.
BHI Connect Program
Email: cbirch@pasadenaisd.org
Website: educatingoutsidethebox.weebly.com
Location: 11111 Beamer Road, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: 713-740-0420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beverlyhills.connect
Twitter: @bhiconnect