iMeck May Newsletter
- Jennifer Kennedy
- May 7, 2020
- 6 min read
Important Dates
May 4-8- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11 - 15- Senior Week
"Music Monday"
"Take Me There' Tuesday"
"Wear Wednesday"
"Throwback Thursday"
"Freedom Friday"
May 18-19- #iMeckOnQuarentine
May 13- Virtual College and Career Expo
May 25- Memorial Day Holiday
Daily- Virtual Check-Ins with Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. Kennedy and Ms. Thomas
Stay Connected for updates...
Instagram: @imeckacademy
Remind 101:
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Students and families, please join us as we celebrate our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 11-15. This amazing group of professionals was given moments notice to leave behind traditional means of face-to-face teaching and embark on a new journey with you into the world of remote learning. Even though students no longer get to personally interact with them on a daily basis, teachers remain hard at work, creating engaging lessons that propel our students toward academic success!
In true Cochrane and iMECK fashion, our teachers not only make sure students have what they need academically but also socially and emotionally, by utilizing Zoom sessions, Instagram stories, phone calls, text messages and emails. They also partner with administrators, counselors, and social workers to ensure the safety and well-being of students and their families.
We want to encourage you all to send a message of appreciation to the teachers who have positively impacted your lives by utilizing social media, text messages, and emails. In a time when we are so isolated from one another, your thoughtful words hold so much power!
We Love Our Seniors
Senior Week is next week May 11 - May 15
Monday: "Music Monday"
Dress Up as your favorite album cover.
Tuesday: "Take Me There' Tuesday"
Dress Up as your future career, major, or college paraphernalia
Wednesday: "Wear Wednesday"
Wear your favorite outfit and model to your favorite EDITED song
Thursday: "Throwback Thursday"
Send in a 'Glow Up' Picture side by side with old pictures of you, Show how you have Blossomed over the years.
Friday: "Freedom Friday"
Send in your favorite quote, a picture of you and your crew, a video, or your favorite inspirational song.
You all will be shouted out VIA Instagram. Follow: @imeckseniors
Senior Awards Celebration
On Thursday, May 14, 2020, iMeck will hold the 2019-2020 Senior Awards Ceremony, this will be held at 2 PM EST on Zoom. Formal Wear from the Torso Up.
Senior Decision Month
May is Senior Decision Month at iMeck...Check out the seniors who have already made their decisions.
You can also tag us to have your picture posted on IG by tagging @imeckacademy or @imeckseniors.
New Grading Policy
This week the district came out with a new grading policy for the month of May that will impact student promotion and retention, for 9th, 10th and 11th grade.
To learn more about this new grading policy please read the full story here.
A Message From Principal Corn:
The Virtual College and Career Expo
As you may know, The support services team at Cochrane Collegiate Academy/iMeck was gearing up for iMeck's first Career Fair in March. This Career Fair was expected to host companies and colleges from across the of state NC. However, since the inception of COVID-19, we had to cancel this on-campus event.
This was disheartening for us because we like to provide as many opportunities as possible for our students. Therefore, iMEck Career Services would like to host The Virtual College and Career Expo featuring Companies and Colleges of all kinds.
The Virtual College and Career Expo will provide a virtual space where students can view a series of 2-5 minute elevator pitches from companies, programs, and colleges.
Companies will share a 1-2 minute Pitch in one virtual space with students. Upon viewing post students will have the opportunity to submit a request to meet with desired representatives. Once we have a minimum of 5 student requests, I will arrange a Zoom Call for students and representatives to engage.
What: Virtual College/Career Fair
Publish Date: 5/13/2020
The best thing about it is that you can visit it anytime you'd like!
We Want To Hear From You
Although we can’t come together in person because of COVID-19, we would like to unite the iMeck community through technology.
We would like to feature your photos of life under quarantine, showing how you and your family are passing the time.
In response, we will feature photos each week on the IG and Newsletter.
To submit your pictures, post them on Facebook, or IG with the hashtag “#iMeckOnQuarantine.”
You may also email them to jenniferw.kennedy.
All pictures must be in good taste and ethical.
We hope you are all staying well and staying safe.
We cannot wait to see your submissions.
Your Support Staff Is Here For You...
Keya Dunn Jennifer Kennedy
Counselor CTE Coordinator
Office Hours: M-F 11 am-1 pm Office Hours: M-F 10 am-1 pm
Virtual Office: bit.ly/DunnVO Virtual Office: bit.ly/Kennedyzoom
Phone: 704.755.5067 Phone: (980) 228-9746
IG:@mrz_frizzle IG:@imeckcte
Jasmyn Thomas Elyse West
College Advisor Technology Facilitator
Office Hours: M-F 9am -4pm Office Hours:M-F 10 am-1 pm
Virtual Office: bit.ly/q2czoom Virtual Office: n/a
Phone: 704.665.7177 Phone: (704) 603-5650
IG:@queencity2college IG:@imeckacademy
We're Here For You
Your iMeck Family just wants to remind you that you are part of a community and we are here for each other. Even though we are all learning this new way of working together we embrace compassion and new ways of thinking.
Thanks to our students, families, staff, and community - we are moving forward and learning together. We are here to support you as you work virtually with teachers, students, and families.
We encourage you to stay connected via Remind 101, Canvas and Instagram to learn when your teachers will go live with new content. Click the image below to view our teacher directory.
Online Learning
Our remote learning hub has many resources and links to help our students be successful in a Remote Learning Environment
All courses will be using CANVAS for announcements, new instruction, and assignments. Continue to stay in communication with your teachers through email if you have questions about an assignment or the expectations for remote learning. The last three weeks have consisted of review and supplemental instruction.
New learning and grading for 4th Quarter will begin Monday, APRIL 6th!
Please follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram for updated information regarding the schedule and resources. @imeckacademy
Technology
Please fill out the form below if you are having any problems with your technology or need a new device or access to a Sprint Hot Spot. We want to do all that we can to ensure that your
access to your coursework is not limited due to us being out of the building! Mrs. West will respond to all requests and questions as soon as she gets them!
2020-2021 Course Registration
iMeck staff completed 2020-2021 Course Registration for current student on March 13th. This included current 9th, 10th, and 11th grades. Due to an effort to move quickly, student were not able to bring the Registration Cards home to review with a parent / guardian. Rest assured, students will have an opportunity to make necessary changes to their schedules if needed. This can happen as late as August 2020.
If students did not complete their 2020-2021 Course Registration, please reach out to Mrs. Dunn directly to review and select courses needed for next school year.
CPCC Career and College Promise
During registration, Rising Juniors and Seniors had the opportunity to sign up for Career and College Promise classes at CPCC for 2020-2021.
Career and College Promise (CCP) gives North Carolina high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to get a "jump-start" and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree while still in high school. Students are dually enrolled in their high school and at Central Piedmont Community College, allowing them to receive both high school and college credit for courses taken through the program. Best of all, CCP classes are tuition-free during the fall, spring and summer semesters.
Rising Juniors and Seniors interested in taking classes at CPCC should complete the following steps.
1. Online Information Session (Required for students and encouraged for parents)
2. Application
Community and Food Resources
We understand that students and families are navigating this unusual time and it can be difficult for everyone. If you find that you are need of community and/or food resources while we are remotely learning, please contact support staff directly to discuss options.
WAYS TO CONTACT STAFF:
K. Dunn (HS Counselor) - Keyas.dunn@cms.k12.nc.us or 704-755-5067
C. Brown (School Social Worker) - Candice1.brown@cms.k12.nc.us or 980-292-1061
R. Brown (Communities in Schools) - Robert1.brown@cms.k12.nc.us or 910-234-6814
Or simply let a teacher know that you need support
Attention Seniors: RTH is Hiring
Road to Hire (RTH) is a non-profit organization that helps young adults with professional development skills and gain more knowledge with sales or tech skills.
RTH's paid six-month training is directly applicable to your new career field — and we’ll pay you along the way. Regardless of the career track, you’ll grow through personal and professional development seminars that will support you wherever you go.
We eliminate any barriers you may have, paying a competitive wage and a variety of services to make sure you have everything you need to participate in the program. In return, we demand passion and commitment. You are required to have excellent attendance and performance in order to graduate the program.
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