Parent/Teacher Conferences
All LATE WORK for BLENDED CLASSES is due October 7
Fall Break
- Parent/teacher conferences are October 7- no school for students
- Fall Break is October 10-21. School will start back up again on Monday, October 24.
Halloween Spirit Week
10/26 - Adam Sandler Day- Dress up in one of the many faces of Adam Sandler.
10/28 - Fall Colors Day- Wear your leafiest, most pumpkin-spiced outfit!
10/31 - Halloween Costume Day - Please, no terrifying makeup or full masks.
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PPEC Yeti: Aubrey Chapman Pikes Peak Early College is proud to announce the Yeti for the month of September, Aubrey Chapman! Aubrey is a sophomore with PPEC this year. Her peers describe her as someone they can count on. Aubrey is also a hard worker, juggling both college and high school classes. When Aubrey is not on campus or working on school, she helps out on her family's pumpkin patch. This time of year is a very busy time for her and her family, but she is able to make it all work! Congratulations, Aubrey! | Yetis of the month The Campus is pleased to announce that we have not one but TWO Yetis for the Month of September! Congratulations to Aubrey Chapman from Pikes Peak Early College and Jillian Kramer from Springs Studio! | SSAE Yeti: Jillian Kramer Springs Studio is proud to announce the Yeti for the month of September, Jillian Kramer. Jillian is a senior with SSAE this year. Her peers describe her as kind, dedicated, and incredibly hard-working. Jillian also juggles high school and college classes this semester but still makes time for her friends. Even though most of Jillian's classes are virtual this semester, her presence is felt when she is on campus because she has such a good heart and cares so deeply for others. Congratulations, Jillian! |
PPEC Yeti: Aubrey Chapman
Yetis of the month
SSAE Yeti: Jillian Kramer
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Algebra II & Pre Algebra Happy Fall! Students in Algebra II will begin working on honing their skills with radical operations through interactive approaches during in-building classes. When school resumes after Fall Break, students will begin their math Think Cerca unit, and we will work together to discover what it takes to write well in math! As a reminder, students in Aleks.com should be working to maintain at least the weekly progress goals outlined in their Aleks.com grade book. Students using Edgenuity.com for math should be working towards the Target Progress outlined on their homepage. If students are behind in progress or need support, they should work with me during Math Support times (11:50-12:50 pm M/W), virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and/or on select Friday mornings at school. Have a wonderful Fall Break! | Geometry & Algebra I Students are expected to be making their weekly progress in Aleks.com or Edgenuity.com. I am available for Math Support from 12:55-1:55 MW and 8-12 on Fri in Room 158 and through Zoom meetings 9-10 Tuesday and Thursday. I'm so happy to be working at The Campus and look forward to helping students progress in their math abilities. | Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, & College Pre-Calculus have been working on higher order polynomials, learning about zeros, synthetic division, and graphing without desmos. Algebra III has been working on many geometry topics because they are asked many times on the Star 360 exam. Students are working hard at reaching 50% completion by fall break. Students are required to take a knowledge check before Fall Break as part of their grade. If students are not at 50% before Fall Break, they are required to "catch up" during fall break. Students are doing outstanding work, and we are proud of them. |
Algebra II & Pre Algebra
Geometry & Algebra I
Pre-Calculus, Algebra III, & College
Chemistry & Honors Biology
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English I English I students are wrapping up a unit fueled by the essential questions, "What purpose do rituals and traditions serve in society? Should citizens do whatever tradition dictates?" This unit began with a reading of the short story, "The Lottery," continued into some nonfiction articles looking at different rituals from around the world, and will culminate with a mini-project next week. Students have also been working hard in IXL, a new program we are using to help students with grammar and reading skills. | English II & Gothic LitEnglish 2 students have been completing their theme analysis projects and presenting their projects in class. They are great examples of applying literary analysis beyond texts in the classroom, as students have been analyzing themes in art, film, music, and even current events. After Fall Break, we will be working on argumentative writing, and students will submit their first English ThinkCERCA assignment for the year. Gothic Lit- Students have been reading Dracula and developing literary infographics to demonstrate their understanding of the text and support their analysis in a creative way. Next up, they will be delving into a variety of Gothic short stories, including Edgar Allan Poe. | Yearbook class In the Yearbook class, we had an excellent photography workshop from local photographer Sarah Arnold. We continue working on assigned pages in preparation for our spring deadline. |
English I
English II & Gothic Lit
English 2 students have been completing their theme analysis projects and presenting their projects in class. They are great examples of applying literary analysis beyond texts in the classroom, as students have been analyzing themes in art, film, music, and even current events. After Fall Break, we will be working on argumentative writing, and students will submit their first English ThinkCERCA assignment for the year.
Gothic Lit- Students have been reading Dracula and developing literary infographics to demonstrate their understanding of the text and support their analysis in a creative way. Next up, they will be delving into a variety of Gothic short stories, including Edgar Allan Poe.
Yearbook class
English III
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HistoryUS History students have been learning about the brief period in the late 1800s when there were Black Members of Congress and how this has shaped various views and laws today. This is a cross-curricular project with English III. They are presenting these projects on Monday, October 3, in a true museum-style venue. World History learned about different revolutions that occurred around the world during the late 1700s and presented those facts to the class. Psychology students are wrapping up a short unit on careers in psychology. *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 Welcome to Emmalynne! Mrs. Emrick(formerly Watson) had her baby girl at the beginning of August. We will welcome Mrs. Emrick back to school in November. Mr. Ritchey is currently her sub. | Spanish¡Felíz otoño! Students in Spanish class are learning numbers and are happy to do some Math exercises in Spanish, talk about dates and calendars, and create conversations that involve numbers, dates, and time. |
History
US History students have been learning about the brief period in the late 1800s when there were Black Members of Congress and how this has shaped various views and laws today. This is a cross-curricular project with English III. They are presenting these projects on Monday, October 3, in a true museum-style venue. World History learned about different revolutions that occurred around the world during the late 1700s and presented those facts to the class. Psychology students are wrapping up a short unit on careers in psychology.
*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
¡Felíz otoño! Students in Spanish class are learning numbers and are happy to do some Math exercises in Spanish, talk about dates and calendars, and create conversations that involve numbers, dates, and time.
Engineering & Robotics
Engineering and the design process are starting to melt the minds of Intro to Engineering students as they have advanced from the basic design process to learning CAD. We use the SolidWorks program because it is the industry leader and helps students with post-secondary skills. They'll continue to learn CAD this month as they begin designing their CO2 racecars for the Wacky Races. Principles of Engineering is experiencing the same phenomenon of mental expansion as they have just completed their Speed Bot challenge to learn how to build basic VEX robots and are now learning to code and build a fully automatic marble sorter. As for those in the challenging and prestigious Engineering Design and Development, their projects are coming along as they have now defined the problem, researched prior solutions, and are about to embark on the adventure of designing their solution. Lastly, the Robotics teams compete in their first regional VEX VRC Spin-Up Qualifier on October 1. Wish them luck, but mostly learning.
Coding is going well!
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 Superlatives for all Grades
Yearbook wants YOUR pictures!
Scary Movie Night- October 26th at 6:00 PM
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ESports is at the Campus! Competitive video game club. Students play Smash Brothers against other High Schools in the PLAYVS league. on Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 PM. Contact Ms. Cummings for any questions. ncummings@d49.org | Community Service (Volunteer) Club Students will come together and provide community service at various events/organizations. Students meet in room 167 on Wednesdays from 3:10-4:10 PM. | Books and Bagels
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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.
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Mission Possible The club's mission: To encourage and edify one another and to multiply the goodness of God for a positive impact. | Want to start a club? Have an idea for a club you and your friends would like to create? Share that idea with a teacher. | Table Top Games A Club for D&D, Magic, and other games that express the fantastical imagination of our students. This club meets on Mondays from 3:10-4:10 PM in room 156. Reach out to Mrs. Rotunno for more information. |
Mission Possible
Want to start a club?
