iMeck August 20, 2020 Newsletter
- Jennifer Kennedy
- Aug 20, 2020
- 5 min read
Welcome Back!
Welcome back! The CCA/ iMeck Staff would like to welcome all students and their family members to the 2020-2021 school year. After an extended summer break, school is finally back in session. Even though we are beginning the year in remote learning, we are still looking forward to a year filled with personal success!
As we kick this year off, we would like to encourage our friends and families to stay in touch and up to date.
A few ways to stay in the know...
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @imeckacademy
Download Remind (see details below)
EL Families can now use our Talking Points App Class Code: AQBMNM AQBMNM
Read our Monthly Newsletter (Published the 1st and 3rd Thursday of Each Month)
Students, Please check Your CMS Email Daily
Upcoming Events
All Month- Senior Status Check
Aug 24- School News Auditions begin
Aug 25- RDS Workshop a@ 3pm
Aug 26- Last Day for Schedule Changes
Aug 31 - Drivers Ed Registration Begins
Sept 1- Career Bound Seniors Meeting
Sept 1- RDS Workshop a@ 3pm
Sept 3- NTHS Application Opens
Sept 3- Workkeys Meeting 1
Sept. 4- Clubs Begin during Meck Time
Sept 15- RDS Workshop a@ 3pm
For more dates check your email and visit our social media pages and sign up for ALL Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP.
Weekly News Announcements
Introducing Our New Principal
In June 2020, our Area Superintendent announced Mrs. Paula Cook as CCA's new principal of Cochrane Collegiate Academy. Mrs. Cook comes to CCA as the former Assistant Principal at West Charlotte High School. She has served as a teacher, academic facilitator, assistant principal and interim principal twice at West Charlotte High School.
Mrs. Cook will be reaching out to the school community to share her leadership vision and to gain the perspectives of each of you as she transitions into the principalship at Cochrane Collegiate Academy.
Meet iMeck's Leadership Staff
Samantha Bauguss
Assistant Principal
Keya Dunn Kimberly Etheridge Jennifer Kennedy Counselor Instructional Accountability CTE Coordinator
Facilitator
Jasmyn Thomas Elyse West
College Advisor Technology Facilitator
iMeck Faculty and Staff
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
This month, we would like to highlight Mrs Kimberli Darling, the Central 1 Learning Community Teacher of the Year, and iMECK's very own Math 1 teacher. A student-favorite, Mrs Darling works to build strong relationships with her students from the very beginning. She models expectations and scaffolds assignments in order to meet students where they are. Mrs Darling is a reflective practitioner who works to perfect lessons that are challenging yet engaging. Scholars in Mrs Darling's class consistently find success, often exceeding predicted growth. Each morning, it is not unusual to find former students returning for encouraging "mama talks" long after they've completed her course. Teaching at iMECK is truly PERSONAL for Mrs Darling and we are so fortunate to have her call iMECK home.
Support iMeck Academy
when you shop!
There are several ways your every day habits can provide money for CCA & iMeck. This month, we highlight your local Harris Teeter stores. When shopping for your groceries at Harris Teeter, please link your VIC card by giving your cashier the number 3861 before your purchase. A percentage of your total bill will be donated to CCA & iMeck each quarter.
Student Technology Information and Updates
All students have access to a school-issued Chromebook and Chromebook Charger. If you experience any issues with these devices, please see Mrs. West (Rm 227) or Mrs. Chuk-Streu (Media Center) from 6:45-7:15 am or during MeckTime.
Access to WiFi @Home
YouTube Tutorial: bit.ly/chromebooktakehome
1) Shut Down Chromebook before leaving school
2) Connect to your home Wi-Fi
3) Log in to the Chromebook
Username: studentID@student.cms.k12.nc.us
PW: your Chrome password
4) Once you enter the first website, you will encounter the filtering process. Type in your Username: studentID@cms.k12.nc.us
5) Last screen of credentials, type in your
Username: studentID@cms.k12.nc.us
PW: YYYYMMDD (8 Digit Birthday)
6) You are ready to use the Chromebook
No Internet at Home??? No Problem!!!
Please see Mrs. West in room 227 or email her at anniee.west@cms.k12.nc.us for information about the Sprint HotSpots. We have access to free HotSpots through the Sprint 1Million Grant. These hotspots guarantee 3 GB of High Speed Data each month to be used to help with school assignments.
Do You Want To Wear iMeck Gear?
Custom order t-shirts, sweats, shorts, hats, etc. @ www.imeckgear.com
COLLEGE CORNER
What does Ms. Thomas do?
As your College Advisor, Ms. Thomas helps prepare all iMeck students for higher education. She primarily works with seniors guiding them through the college application process, but also works with 9-11th grades. Examples of things Ms. Thomas helps students with include:
Planning for after high school
College applications and essays
Financial aid, FAFSA, RDS
College awareness and readiness for 9-11th grades
Contacting Ms. Thomas:
Call/text: 704-665-7177
Email: jasmyn.thomas@unc.edu
Instagram: @queencity2college
August Checklist for College-Bound Seniors:
Find a system to stay organized, keep track of everything & take care of yourself
Make a professional email account (if you don't have one already)
Complete RDS
Register to take the SAT/ACT (if needed)
Research colleges and start making a balanced list of schools you are applying to Ask 1-3 teachers for letters of recommendation
Start working on essays and applications
RDS Workshops:
Ms. Thomas will be hosting virtual RDS workshops to answer any questions about RDS and help students complete it. Families are also welcome! If you plan on completing RDS during the workshop, please bring all of the required information. Please visit bit.ly/rdsworkshops to register.
COUNSELOR CORNER
NEED A SCHEDULE CHANGE?
Submit requests at
Career Exploration at iMeck
Hello! My name is Ms. Kennedy, and I am your Career Counselor. I am really excited to work with you all this school year! As our Career Counselor, I will help prepare all iMeck students for life after high school.
This year most Career Exploration activities will take place during Meck Time. Career Exploration Activities will help students create life plans through graded activities like:
Virtual Work-Based Learning in CTE classes
Career Discovery Series
Naviance
Everfi
Career Planning
Financial Literacy
Working Smart
Mrs. Kennedy is also responsible for:
CPCC registration
Work-keys Preparation (for Seniors)
Career Action Planning (for Seniors)
As you can see these activities not only promote Career Exploration but they also promote self-awareness. I look forward to a year full of Career Exploration with you.
CONTACT Mrs. Kennedy:
Phone:
980.28.9746
Website:
bit.ly/imeckcte
Instagram:
@imeckcdc
What's New with Meck Time
In the past, we have known Meck Time as a time where we have completed school work, receive remediation, and a little socializing. Going forward Meck Time look a little different. This will be a structured time where students and staff will practice Social and Emotional strategies. You will have graded lessons and assignments that focus on developing you as a well-rounded student. Here is our weekly schedule:
Meck Time Schedules
Monday-Social Emotional Learning
Tuesday- College Prep Activities
Wednesday-Career Exploration
Thursday- Test Prep (PSAT, PLAN, SAT/ACT, Work-keys)
Friday- Enrichment/FUN FRIDAY's
Driver's Ed
Students can sign up for Drivers Education beginning Monday, August 31, 2020 via Jordan Driving School.
Jordan Driving School, Charlotte teaches Driver Education safety to students who are at least 14 ½ years old, and who are actively enrolled in a public, private, charter, or licensed home school within Mecklenburg County. Students who attend school outside Mecklenburg County are ineligible to take Driver Education through Jordan Driving School Charlotte and will need to contact the closest public school to the school they attend to inquire about the Driver Education program for that county. Residency in Mecklenburg County does not determine Driver Education eligibility; where the student attends school is the determining factor. Jordan Driving School, Charlotte does not teach private lessons or adult students.
Beginning in August all classes are virtual. If you are interested in taking Drivers Ed you can register online. Payment for your classes can be collected at registration or at...
Jordan Driving School
8420 University Executive Park Dr.
Suite 820
Charlotte, NC 28262
Parents We Need You
The Discovery Series is a forum for our CTE students, to connect with Colleges and Companies, specializing in Business, Marketing or Graphic Design.
This series will take place virtually every Wednesday from 8:00 am - 8:30 am, beginning in September. To make this happen we need parents, friends, and community members to sign up as a guest speaker. Please click the button below for more details.
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