Eagle Academy Weekly Update
Week of November 8, 2020
It's Early in the Game
With the end of the day today, the 1st quarter officially comes to an end. Report Cards will be posted in the Parent Portal this coming Wednesday (11/18) at 3:00. Students can either feel a sense of accomplishment or determine to make some improvements. Either way it is early in the game. We still have most of the school year ahead of us. And as the popular saying goes, “we are all in this together.” Teachers, students, counselors, support staff are all on the same team. The goal is the same: Student Success. If you need help in any area in order to be successful, please reach out.
Be Safe
Mr. Smith
Student Achievement
And the winner is...
Meanwhile, Mason McCann and Maximus Schultz are our virtual perfect attendance achievers this week. Keep up the good work!
Spooky/Festive Holiday Decorations
November Birthdays
Students of the Month
Students of the Week
Maximus Schultz is keeping up his work in Mrs. Vogt's class, earning him this week's math honors.
Climate and Culture
Functions of the Cell
Veterans Day Celebration Assignment
Giving Thanks
Mrs. McGinnis and Eagle students will cook and serve the meals during last period. We will maintain social distancing protocols.
So let's start thinking about what we are thankful for, since we have a so many opportunities to show our thanks this year!
Community Connection
National Apprenticeship Week
This week recognizes the benefits and opportunities that the many labor unions and trade careers offer. As Eagle students begin to make plans for their future beyond high school, they also begin to learn the varying pathways that lead one to a career choice. Whether college, military, the work force, or a trade school/apprenticeship, students are encouraged to explore their options. Mrs. Russo met with a few EHTHS and Eagle Academy alumni who have chosen to pursue a trade after high school. Each person shares their experience and their journey toward their career choice. And, while each story is unique, the one thing they have in common is the pride they carry for following a passion.
Please enjoy the first edition of the EHTHS/Eagle Academy Alumni trade school directory. Along with person stories of success, and informative material for your interest in pursuing a specific trade, a few of the alums share real-life trials and tribulations, in hopes to inspire even one student to make positive changes in their lives, now, so to acquire life-long happiness and success (however that is defined for you).
What is Apprenticeship? Apprenticeship is a proven approach for preparing workers for jobs while meeting the needs of business for a highly-skilled workforce. It is an employer-driven, “learn-while-you-earn” model that combines on-the-job training, provided by the employer that hires the apprentice, with job-related instruction in curricula tied to the attainment of national skills standards. The model also involves progressive increases in an apprentice’s skills and wages. Apprenticeship is a flexible training strategy that can be customized to meet the needs of any business. Apprentices can be new hires, or businesses can select current employees who need skill upgrades to join the apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship model is leading the way in preparing American workers to compete in today’s economy. Apprenticeship programs keep pace with advancing technologies and innovations in training and human resource development through the complete involvement of employers in the educational process. While it is used in traditional industries such as construction and manufacturing, apprenticeship is also instrumental for training and development in growing industries, such as health care, information technology, transportation and logistics, and energy. What are the basic program components of Apprenticeship? There are five components to typical apprenticeship programs. These include: Business Involvement- Employers are the foundation of every apprenticeship program. They play an active role in building the program and remain involved every step of the way. Employers frequently work together through apprenticeship councils, industry associations, or other partnerships to share the administrative tasks involved in maintaining apprenticeship programs. Structured On-the-Job Training- Apprenticeships always include an on-the-job training component. Apprentices receive hands-on training from an experienced mentor at the job site. On-the-job training focuses on the skills and knowledge an apprentice must learn during the program to be fully proficient on the job. This training is based on national industry standards, customized to the needs of the particular employer. Related Instruction- One of the unique aspects of apprenticeships is that they combine on-the-job learning with related instruction on the technical and academic competencies that apply to the job. Education partners collaborate with business to develop the curriculum, which often incorporates established national-level skill standards. The related instruction may be provided by community colleges, technical schools, or apprenticeship training schools – or by the business itself. It can be delivered at a school, online, or at the job site. Rewards for Skill Gains- Apprentices receive wages when they begin work, and receive pay increases as they meet benchmarks for skill attainment. This helps reward and motivate apprentices as they advance through their training. Nationally-Recognized Credential- Every graduate of a Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential. This is a portable credential that signifies to employers that apprentices are fully qualified for the job. As you begin to plan for your future, weigh your options. Explore your opportunities. Careers are not "one-size-fits-all." And, there really is something for everyone! Take a few moments and review many of the labor union and trade prospects in the links and documents, below. You may be surprised to find some of the careers, highlighted.
World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day is an international holiday that was formed in 1998, to promote kindness throughout the world and is observed annually on November 13 as part of the World Kindness Movement. It is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia and the U.A.E. World Kindness Day presents us with the opportunity to reflect upon one of the most important and unifying human principles. On a day devoted to the positive potential of both large and small acts of kindness, try to promote and diffuse this crucial quality that brings people of every kind together.
The purpose of World Kindness Day as outlined by the World Kindness Movement is “to highlight good deeds in the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of kindness which binds us.” Since its creation more than two decades ago, the day has achieved truly global notice; events associated with the day have attracted participants from every inhabited continent. These have included activities such as concerts, dance mobs, and the distribution of “kindness cards.”
While, at present, the day is one of unofficial observance, it remains the hope of the World Kindness Movement to attain official recognition status by the United Nations. Should the group be successful in their efforts, World Kindness Day would join the ranks of recognized days of observance such as International Day of Peace, Human Rights Day, and World Health Day.
To honor World Kindness Day, throughout the month of November, Mrs. Russo will pose Kindness Challenges for students to participate in and complete for extra credit and prizes. The first challenge is "KINDNESS BINGO." The first student who presents a their BINGO board with completed tasks (including documentation or photo evidence), will receive a prize!
Not only will this initiative incite a more positive climate, Mrs. Russo is hopeful that one act of kindness can cause a ripple effect, here at Eagle Academy, at home for students and their families, and within the community, as a whole. "In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
Free Online Parenting Workshop
Staff contact info for the digital age!
Director Smith
email: smithe@eht.k12.nj.us
call or text: (609) 300-6158
webpage: https://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/11190688
Marissa Russo
Student Assistance Counselor & Anti-Bullying Specialist
Office:609-926-1235 /ext.1616
Google Voice#: 609-796-2485
https://sites.google.com/eht.k12.nj.us/mrsrusso/home
G. Smith-Social Studies:
email: smithg@eht.k12.nj.us Please include your name in email.
Call or text: (609) 246-0124 Please include your name in text.
Web site: http://eht.oncoursesystems.com/websites/11191271
Mr. Collesano-Phys Ed/Health
Web site: http://eht.oncoursesystems.com/websites/11190834
email: collesap@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or text: (609) 798-1383 8am to 3pm Mon-Fri. Please include your name in text.
Mrs. Montecalvo-Art
email: montecaw@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or text: (609) 798-1797
https://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpagebykey?districtkey=eht&userkey=11191134
Mrs. Newman-English/Language Arts
email: newmanj@eht.k12.nj.us
web page: https://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/11191155
Call or text: (609) 798-1536
Mr. Langhurst-Science
email: langhurstg@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or text: (609) 445-4898 8am to 3pm Mon-Fri. Please include your name in text.
web page: https://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/14609436/1637546
Mrs. Vogt-Math
Email: vogtv@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or text: (609) 365-0620
Website. https://app.oncoursesystems.com/school/webpage/11191339
Mrs. McGinnis-Culinary
email: McGinnin@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or text: (609) 310-1428
webpage: http://eht.oncoursesystems.com/websites/11191245
Mrs. Joline-Spanish
email: Jolinej@eht.k12.nj.us
Call or Text: (609) 798-1681 8am to 3pm Mon-Fri. Please include your name in text.
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