The School of One
March 2022
Hello So1 Students and families!
Happy March to our School of One students, families, and friends!
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.
Wayne Marok, Principal Administrator
Maryum Sims, Principal
Rebecca Bell, Resource Coordinator
Kerry Copes, Resource Coordinator
Justine Lance, Chief Secretary
Main Office
13501 Terminal Ave Rm 103 (inside Bard Early College)
Cleveland, OH 44135
Phone: 216-838-8850
Friendly reminder regarding attendance!
Per Cleveland Metropolitan School District Attendance Policy, in adherence to the State Law House 410 bill, students are required to attend school regularly.
Poor attendance can have negative long-term effects, such as lower achievement and a greater chance of not graduating on time.
Student and Family Survey
upcoming dates and events
- March 9, 16, 30, and April 6: Young Parents Program with Ms. Bell and Mr. Copes
- March 21st to March 25th: Schools Closed-Spring Break
- March 30th: Virtual College Fair (flyer and zoom link forthcoming)
- April 6th: Virtual Employee Rights workshop (more info to come)
- April 15th: Schools Closed, Good Friday.
- April 27th: Parent Teacher Conference- School in-session, Early Release for Students.
- May 30th: School Closed- Memorial Day.
- June 16th- SO1 Graduation
We are in need of a Student Ambassador!
Let Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes know if you are interested!
Click on this link for more information and to register for the 2022 Black, Brown, and Beyond Male Summit: https://www.uakron.edu/ie/bbbms2022/index.dot
COVID 19 information
**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.
Dear Parent or Guardian,
The health and safety of our school community is important to everyone. The CMSD COVID Hotline team wants to make you aware that there may have been individuals in our schools who were infected with COVID-19 that were not known or reported to us before schools went on winter break.
In partnership with the City of Cleveland Department of Health, we encourage you to monitor your child(ren) and members of your household for possible symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms may include:
● Fever or chills
● Headache
● Cough
● Loss of taste or smell
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Sore throat
● Fatigue
● Congestion or runny nose
● Muscle or body aches
● Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
If you or your child(ren) experience any of these symptoms, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider to be tested. If your child(ren) or another member in your household tests positive, please call our CMSD COVID hotline at 216-838-9355 or email covid@clevelandmetroschools.org.
We all have a role to play in staying healthy. As a reminder, wash your hands often, keep a distance of 3-6 feet between yourself and others whenever possible, clean commonly touched surfaces daily, wear a mask when outside or in any group setting and cover your cough and sneeze.
Don’t forget, vaccination is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19.
Thank you for helping to keep our school community safe.
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
We invite those students to join us for informational sessions where you can talk, relate, and learn alongside other School of One young parents and/or parents-to-be.
*There will be 4 sessions, held once per week. Each session will focus on topics to help you reduce stress, improve your life, and become a better parent.
Dates: March 9, March 16, March 30, April 6 (all Wednesdays, 2 before Spring Break and 2 after). 12-1 p.m.
You will receive a toy and/or books for your child for every session that you attend!
These sessions will be held virtually. A zoom link will be forwarded to you!
Please text us if you have any questions!
Ms. Bell 216.562.9200 Mr. Copes 216.233.8929
Agenda:
Understanding Your Changing Life:
Wednesday, March 9th: Introductions & explanation of program; Pregnancy experiences, feelings, expectations & Self-esteem; Values, goals, & decisions; What it means to be a parent/Adjusting to life as a teen parent; Relationships
Helping Your Child Grow & Develop
Wednesday, March 6th: Needs & physical development; Social & emotional development
Baby & Toddler safety; Guiding your child; Childcare
Building Your Future:
Wednesday, March 30th: Getting the help you need; Legal matters; Managing Money
Shopping & Financial tools
Wednesday, April 6th: Planning for future & job success; Recap & closing session
Welcome back Arts Impact
Previously in the second semester of 2019-20 school year, Impact Arts came on board and began to provide social and emotional based activities engaging our families. Due to the once in a life Covid-19 pandemic their services in less than two short months had to be interrupted. Great news, they are back and will be stronger than ever making a presence within our school community as we work to strengthen the relationships with our families to promote parent engagement activities and staff professional development strategies, while supporting academic achievement for students.
Families please reach out to your student's teacher and schedule an appointment to participate in the weekly SEL based workshops. Masks are required.
There will also be additional family based workshop opportunities held in the evening coming this spring. Stay tuned for more information in March's newsletter.
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
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
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
Partner Up Virtual sessions for participating students on January 19th, February 1st and February 16th from 9-11 a.m.
**Please let Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes know if you need help with a resume and/or filling out applications!**
COLLEGE NOW ADVISORS AT So1 SITES AND OFFICE HOURS
@ John Marshall@Bard -Christin Dornback, cdornback@collegenowgc.org, Tuesdays
@ Lincoln West -Martiza Castro, mcastro@collegenowgc.org, M-Thu, 10-2:30pm
@ James F. Rhodes- Brandi DuVall, bduvall@collegenowgc.org, M-F
@ East Tech- Danny Poslet, dposlet@collegenowgc.org, M-F
@ Collinwood- Charise Cox, ccox@collegenowgc.org, M, W
@ Glenville- Kelley Ringer, kringer@collegenowgc.org, M-F
@ John Adams- Rozalyn Gordon, rgordon@collegenowgc.org, M-F
@ Foundry and @ LBGT Center- fill in as needed by designated CN team member.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/
THE SCHOOL OF ONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Please like and follow for information, updates, and resources!
INSTAGRAM: schoolofonecle
TWITTER: @SchoolofOneCLE
District website: https://www.clevelandmetroschools.org/SO1
STUDENT SHOUT OUTS!
So1@LW students:
- Outstanding Attendance: Tayshon Coleman, Abel Gamez, Brandon Hernandez, Janetteliz Morales
- Peak Superstars: Fernando Bonilla, Antonio Booze, Reema Faleh, Alyssa Hanlan, Brandon Hernandez, Advier Luna, Ebony Tyree
- ImagineMath Lessons Passed Leaders: Reema Faleh, Zion Murray, Nelson Nieves, Adrian Lee
- Achieve3000 Top Scorers: Carlos Melendez (2/3, 17, 23 & 28--School & Ohio), Zion Murray (2/10--School & Ohio), Brianelys Ortiz (Week of 1/31-2/4--Ohio; 2/2, 16 & 22--School & Ohio), Frankie Otero (2/21--School & Ohio)
So1 @ The Foundry students:
Welcome and Congratulations to Roy Gonzalez, Jasmine Torres, Angelise Torres, Jonathan Gibbs, Sayla Tharp, Analiz Rosello, Roneshia Taylor, and Tayvon Austin for great attitudes, great attendance, and a great work ethic!
So1 @ John Adams:
Outstanding Attendance:
- DaMia Rice
- Samiyah Williams
Peak superstars:
1. Armon Pannell
2. Mauriaun Bobo
Achieve Toppers:
1. Kyla Hampton
2. Donald Banks
3. Trinity Coggins
Most Improved Student:
1. By'Shire McGhee
So1 @ Collinwood:
Kamari Whitlow - for reaching her goal and being approved for graduation!!
Christian Anderson - for outstanding participation in FAFSA Night!
So1@ Glenville:
Ms. Shouman and Ms. Kaba want to tell their students that they've done and excellent job overall and keep up the good work!
So1@ LGBT Center:
Leon Reimschisel - Enthustastic Learner and Awesome Attitude
Roman Sardo Longo -Improved Progress/Effort
Jayden Crossno - Awesome Effort/ Course Completion
Kimberly Rivera - Courage Award
Merly Recinos- Courage Award
Miles Isaza- Leadership Award
So1 @ Rhodes:
WELCOME TO THE So1@ RHODES FAMILY:
REBECCA BERMUDEZ
EMILY FRYMIER
NAYOMI SANTANA
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARS FOR HAVING COMPLETED ONE OR MORE CLASSES FOR THE 1ST SEMESTER:
1. MARCOS BERRIOS (2)
2. AMYA BERRIOS (2)
3. JOSELITO GONZALEZ (2)
4. SHAYLEE GARCIA (2)
5. JAN DIAZ PIZARRO (2)
6. ZAYMARION SIMPSON (2)
7. DOMINIQUE WHITTAKER (2)
8. ADRIAN DAVILA (2)
9. CHRISTIAN MARTINEZ (1)
10.ZARIA STOUDEMIRE (1)
CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE JR’S FOR COMPLETEING THE SAT:
1. REBECCA BERMUDEZ
2. MARCOS BERRIOS
3. SHAYLEE GARCIA
4. JAN DIAZ PIZARRO
5. ZARIA STOUDEMIRE
Great job everyone!!! We are SO proud of you!!!
Technology Needs
If you have any issues with the computer you have, please first contact CMSD's Tech Services department at 216-838--0440. If they are unable to fix it, contact Ms.Bell or Mr. Copes for a replacement.
If your computer or hotspot is missing or lost, please let Ms. Bell or Mr. Copes know. You will have to file a police report in order to receive a new one. This is district policy. The district is able to remotely turn off the devices to make them unusable. You will have to provide us with
a police report number, the last name of the officer that took your report, and the precinct where you filed the report.
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.
Energy Assistance Resources
Cuyahoga County Public Library Kids Cafe
KIDS CAFÉ
AGES 18 & UNDER
AUGUST 16, 2021 — MAY 20, 2022
LOCATIONS
Brook Park Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 PM
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Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Garfield Heights Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Maple Heights Branch
Mon – Thu / 6:00 – 7:00 PM
North Olmsted Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Parma Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Parma Heights Branch
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Parma-Snow Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:15 – 4:15 PM
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch
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Southeast Branch
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Warrensville Heights Branch
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