High School Happenings
November 2022
Welcome to the High School Newsletter for The Campus (SSAE and PPEC)
The Campus Harvest Feast 2022
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022
5:30-7:00 at THE CAMPUS
6113 Constitution Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80915For questions, contact Stephanie Danford - by email at sdanford@d49.org or call/text at 719-499-5419.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Thanksgiving Break is November 21-25.
- Edgenuity stops assigning work on Friday, December 9
- ALL work is due Friday, December 16, by 8:00 AM- 1st semester ends
- Winter Break is December 19-January 3, 2022
PPEC Yeti: Catherine Delperdang
Yetis of the month
SSAE Yeti: Gannon Hinkle
Algebra II & Pre Algebra
Geometry & Algebra I
Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, & College
Chemistry & Honors Biology
English I
English II
English II students are working on ThinkCERCA essays from now until Thanksgiving Break. We reviewed CERCA as a basic framework for establishing compelling arguments and applying critical thinking skills to any topic. Students are now analyzing "Hurt Hawks," a poem by Robinson Jeffers. They will engage in class discussion over critical details and complex ideas, analyze figurative language, and evaluate the author's purpose before establishing their own claims and building their essay. We will work through the writing process together in class, and students will have time and guidance for outlining their ideas, writing their drafts, conducting peer reviews, and revising before submitting their final drafts.
English III
History
US History students have moved into the late 1800's and are learning about the Spanish-American War and how imperialism effected the nation by making a magazine about relevant events and information. World History has been learning about different revolutions but has now dived into another type of revolution, the Industrial Revolution. Students are learning what was happening during this time and how this revolution still has lasting effects on our present. Psychology students are learning about phobias and will be working on a phobia project to finish the semester.
*All full virtual US History and World History students are required to do a ThinkCerca essay. An email has gone out to all these students with directions. The ThinkCerca is due Friday, November 4.
Biology- Physical Science- Forensic Science
Spanish
In Spanish class, the students are making a video presentation project consisting of playing the roles of waiter and client. Students are creating a conversation dialogue in Spanish and will record their play to be presented in the classroom. We also plan to go to Guadalajara Family Mexican Restaurant on November 14, so we may practice what we have learned and enjoy authentic Mexican food. I am thrilled and excited to see my students speaking Spanish at that restaurant!
Engineering & Robotics
We are now in preparation for one of our most significant events of the year - the Campus Nationals CO2 Car Races! Intro to Engineering students is now designing their speedy new models using the principles they have learned in SolidWorks. They will be 3D printing them over the next few weeks before Thanksgiving. When we return from that break, we will have the official Practice Day, Qualifying Day, and of course, the long-awaited race day on December 5. Other engineering students are also invited to participate, and we will have some advanced students helping out with the officiating of the epic event. In Principles of Engineering, teams are now using robotics kits to build fully automated marble sorting devices. That is also their final project for the semester. For the Engineering Design and Development class, their project proposal presentations are happening in front of panels of professionals this month, and they will be beginning the design and build phase of the project. Robotics- The next qualifying event for the Campus Robotics Teams is November 12 at Mesa Ridge High School. They will be debuting the fully rebuilt new robots they have been working on since the last competition. Come by between 9 and 4 and watch them compete in this year's game, VRC Spin-Up!
IMPORTANT Engineering and Robotics DATES
12/5/22- Wacky Races Race Day - 8:00 to 11:10 AM at The Campus.
- Practice Day - 11/28
- Qualifying Day - 11/30
12/10/22- VEX VRC Spin-Up Qualifier - Mesa Ridge High School - 8:00 to 4:00 PM
Coding
Peer Tutoring Offered
Peer support coaches are students who enjoy helping other students develop their academic abilities and provide extra support to motivate them through complex assignments. We meet every Friday from 10:40-11:55 am, and the coaches will establish their availability at various times throughout the week. Email Mrs. Shonk, jshonk@d49.org, if you are interested in joining the Peer Support team!
Yearbook
ATTENTION SENIORS- Yearbook
Order your yearbook!
Yearbook Superlatives for all Grades
Yearbook wants YOUR pet pictures!
CLUBS
ESports is at the Campus!
Community Service (Volunteer) Club
Books and Bagels
Fridays 9:15-10:15 AM
Meet in room 165
Books and Bagels is a student-led group where members take turns selecting books for the group to read. B&B meets on Fridays to have fun discussing the books.