The School of One
November 2021
Hello So1 Students and families!
November is the month of gratitude, and we are grateful for all of you!
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
upcoming dates and events
Thursday, Nov 11: Veteran's Day (No School)
Friday, Nov 12: No School
Monday, Nov 15: Mobile dentist at Lincoln West (for our LW site students)
Friday, Nov 19: HBCU College Fair @ East Professional Center
Tuesday, Nov 23: Virtual Family Engagement Workshop for all So1 students and families @ 12noon on Zoom
"Untapped Talent"
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82621400681?pwd=R1FjakdHNVhPWU4zMEQ5UVFmWktyUT09
*All students and staff are expected to attend this virtual session*
Wed, Nov 24-Fri, Nov 26: Thanksgiving break (No School)
Monday. Nov 29: Winter OST testing begins (students needing OSTs must test)
Friday, Dec 6: Student Advisory Committee Meeting @ Windows on the River
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)
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 ATA Program Manager Miguel Sanchez 216-571-0806 Miguel.Sanchez@tri-c.edu if you would like to discuss the different programs ATA offers. He's very helpful and easy to talk to!
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!**
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
Displaying work ethic and earning credits:
Armon Pannel
Kyla Hampton
Trinity Coggins
DaShaun Reeder
Outstanding Attendance:
Mariaun Bobo
Tysean Rhodes
Nashaiah Burkes
Shannaiah Burkes
James Cunningham
Fordasha Delaney
Carlos Melendez
Brianelys Ortiz
Anthony Ramos Caraballo
Peak Superstars:
Myaliya Dawson
Alyssa Hanlan
Advier Luna
Luis Matos
Jhon Reyes
Cassidy Sanchez
ImagineMath Lessons Passed Leaders:
Raekwon Barkley
James Cunningham
Anish Guragai
Alyssa Hanlan
Zion Murray
Joseph Susak
Yadhiel Vasquez
Akari Walker
Achieve3000 Top Scorers:
Raekwon Barkley (School--10/7)
James Cunningham (School--Week of 10/4-10/8, 10/19 & Ohio--10/6)
Regae' Dormendo (School & Ohio--10/16, School--10/29)
Anthony Ramos Caraballo (School & Ohio--10/2, School--10/20)
Most Outstanding Students of the "Year" October 2021:
Nashaiah Burkes & Shannaiah Burkes- "The Burkes Twins" -Both are committed to coming to school and have displayed academic and artistic strengths
Akari Walker-565 total points earned in October, 35 log-ins, 22 articles successfully read, increased reading (lexile) level by +5, and received 3 award achievements (state weekly top scorer once and school weekly top scorer twice)
Anish Guragai- Math Grand Champion, Top Performer October 2021, passed 9 out of 10 lessons using Imagine Math, averaged 70%+ on ALL individual lessons, making progress in Algebra pathway
Great job everyone!!! Keep up the great work!!!! 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.
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
Brooklyn Branch
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
Mon – Fri / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Parma-Snow Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:15 – 4:15 PM
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Southeast Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Warrensville Heights Branch
Mon – Fri / 3:00 — 4:00 PM