iMeck September 17, 2020 Newsletter
- Jennifer Kennedy
- Sep 17, 2020
- 7 min read
Welcome Autumn! The season that brings cooler temperatures and all things pumpkin! Can you believe we are already ending our 5th week of remote learning?! Teachers and students are settling in to a normal routine of online teaching & learning, and good things are happening in our virtual classrooms!
Parents, mid-quarter progress reports will be available on Monday & Tuesday, September 21 & 22. If you need assistance logging into Power School, please call us at (980)343-6460 or text us at (704)269-8684. We are happy to help.
Students, help us make sure your progress reports are accurate by reviewing your grades AND attendance in Power School now! If you have any questions about what you see, please reach out to your teachers.
Families, mark your calendars now for October 13th at 6:30 pm! Cochrane Collegiate Academy will be hosting a Virtual Family Night celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! More details on the night's agenda will be provided soon, but just know, there will be LOTS of cool prizes to be given away!
A few ways to stay updated
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
Sept 15- Oct 15th- Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept 22- College Night 6pm-7pm
Sept 23- Alumni Panel
Sept 24- Career Assessment Workshop w. Mrs. Kennedy
Sept 30- True Colors
Sept 30-MYEP Application Deadline
For more dates check your email and visit our social media pages and sign up for ALL Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP.
COMING IN OCTOBER... VIRTUAL FAMILY NIGHT (13th) and DINING FOR DOLLARS (14th)
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Stiletto Boss University- TONIGHT
MYEP (Keep scrolling for more details)-Applications DUE 9/30
Weekly News Announcements
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
This week, iMECK Academy would like to introduce you to a Sensational Sophomore that has been in view for 5 weeks now. Serving as co-anchor on Great Day CCA, Richard Workman has become the face of iMECK. While Richard is not a Lifetime Colt, he joined our magnet program and instantly found ways to get involved. Richard's infectious smile and radiant personality make him a favorite among students and staff alike. Being a part of the iMECK community truly is a personal experience for Richard and his family, as they have attended almost EVERY single evening event sponsored by our school!
Thank you, Richard, for making iMECK Academy your home away from home. We appreciate the time, effort & energy invested into our program. Please text Ms Bauguss at (704)269-8684 to arrange a pick up time to claim your prize!
JOIN OUR NEWS TEAM
We have so much fun bringing the news to you each week, but we need help. We are looking for writers and producers to join our team. To sign up go to bit.ly/iSIGNUP
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Ms. Dozier and we are so fortunate to have her call iMeck home.
This week, we would like to highlight Ms. Jasmine Dozier, one of iMeck's Social Studies teachers. She is one of the most dedicated, inspiring and genuine educators you will ever meet! Ms Dozier is a definite favorite among students and staff. Her ability to "keep it real," during this uncertain time brings a sense of calm to even the rowdiest of storms.
In addition to her success with students in the classroom, Ms. Dozier does some of her most passionate work outside of the normal school day. She pours countless hours into the senior activities team, planning extracurricular events rooted in culture and good, old fashioned teenage fun! Ms Dozier spent the summer encouraging students working in our Summer School program. As a result of her efforts, over 26 credits were earned during the summer!
Ms Dozier inspires students to express themselves through spoken word and hosts several Culture Slams throughout the school year. Be on the lookout for the announcement of iMECK's first Slam of the year. Be sure to follow Ms Dozier on Instagram at dozier_enlightened.
The HEART of iMECK:
Culture of Caring
"If I thought about it, I could be bitter, but I don't feel like being bitter. Being bitter makes you immobile, and there's too much that I still want to do." ~ Richard Pryor
"Working as an inclusion teacher affords me many opportunities as an educator. Within this first month of school, I have witnessed some phenomenal work from my peers. Many of us have needed encouragement. Please know that your work does not go unseen and your efforts are not in vain. This week, I would specifically like to recognize the co-teachers with whom I am paired."
Mr. Caruso/Mr. Newburn/ Mrs. Rowe - Thank you for your much-needed splash of diversity and thank you for not attempting too hard to assimilate to the culture of the students. They appreciate teachers that are genuine to who they are at heart. These students have existed in a homogeneous world and very much needed to see your faces, experience your norms, and develop relationships with you before they leave the Plaza and Milton Rd.
Ms. DuPont - Welcome to iMECK. You have blended in seamlessly, almost as if you have been here for years. Your module organization is absolute. This gives the student some routine to the chaotic “Corona” world that they are experiencing. Your blunt honesty is refreshing. The world will not sugar coat and neither should we. Thank you for the motivational slides that include (Humpday, Friday Eve, and FriYay, Afrolicious, Frolicious Friday!) are now a part of my regular repertoire.
~Brandy Jackson, EC Department Chair
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.
DINING FOR DOLLARS
COMING OCTOBER 14
from 4:00- 8:00 pm
Every dollar you spend at Chipotle Mexican Grill located at 6925 University City Blvd will help our school earn money. Additional details will be provided in the October 1st Newsletter.
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 fill out the form at bit.ly/ccatechhelp
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 reach out to Mrs. West at anniee.west@cms.k12.nc.us for information about the Sprint HotSpots. We have access to free HotSpots through the Sprint 1 Million Grant. These hotspots guarantee 10 GB of High-Speed Data each month to be used to help with school assignments.
Alumni Panel
All Seniors are invited to join Ms. Dozier and Mrs. Kennedy for the iMeck Alumni Panel featuring some of iMeck's very own Alumni, next Wednesday, September 23 during Meck TIme. Stay tuned to IG and Canvas for the Zoom Link.
College Night
September Checklist for College-Bound Seniors:
CAREER BOUND SENIORS
Senior year can be a frightening time for Career Bound and Undecided Seniors. However, with great strategy, research, and planning, students can walk out of iMeck confident and ready to take on the real-world.
And, iMeck Career Services is here to help Career Bound Seniors through this process. Our goal is to have a plan A, B and C for all Career Bound Seniors by January 2021.
Here are a few resources provided by Mr. Kennedy at the Career Bound Meeting this week.
Here's a checklist for Career Bound Seniors for the month of September.
September Checklist
Start your senior year by finalizing your career list. Identify a PLAN A, B and C
Create an action plan with Mrs. Kennedy
Consider options for trade schools, programs and places to work
Begin to write resumes, cover letters and gather your recommendation letters.
MYEP
It's MYEP Season! Every year iMeck in partnership with The City of Charlotte Mayor Youth Employment Program MYEP, host a Career Readiness Training, to groom potential MYEP candidates.
Of course, it looks much different this year than ever before. Check out the infographic to the right and the flow chart below to see what's new and how to register.
COUNSELOR CORNER
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.
HAVE PTA EXPERIENCE... OR JUST A HEART FOR CHILDREN?
Cochrane Collegiate Academy needs YOU! Our school wants to re-instate our PTA, but in order to do that we need the P... PARENTS! Our teachers are committed to joining, we are just looking for great parents to partner with. Any parent or family member of any student in grades 6-12 at CCA is eligible to join our start up team. Please text Ms Bauguss at (704)269-8684 if you would like more information.
College and Career Cluster of The Week:
The College and Career Cluster of the week are Wake Forest. To learn more read below:
About Financial Careers
Source: nccareers.org
Top 5 Colleges For Finance
Source: universities.com
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