iMeck September 2019 Newsletter

Jennifer Kennedy
Sep 5, 2019
4 min read

WELCOME BACK! After a great summer, school is back in session.

As we kick this year off we would like to encourage our friends and family yo stay in touch and up to date.

A few ways to stay in the know...

Follow us on FB and IG @imeckacademy
Download Bloomz (see details below)
Read our Monthly Newsletter (Published the 1st Thursday of Each Month)
Check Your CMS Email Daily

Upcoming Events

All Month- Senior Status Check

Sept. 6- Last Day for Schedule Changes

Sept. 9- Dining for Dollars- Come support iMeck by eating @Buffalo Wild Wing (Sardis Rd. N.) anytime 11:00 am-11:00 pm!

Sept. 13- Clubs Begin during MeckTime

Sept. 18- Blood Drive

Sept. 20 - Wells Fargo Visit

Sept 16-27 - Class Meetings

Oct. 3- CACRO/Infinite Scholars Field Trip

Oct. 1 - (Tentative Date) FASFA Night and Hispanic Heritage

For more dates check your email and visit our social media pages and sign up for ALL Activities at bit.ly/iSiGNUP.

Welcome Back

Welcome back! The iMeck Staff would like to welcome all of our family memebrs into the 2019-2020 school year. We are looking to a year filled with success!

Meet Our Leadership Team

Michelle Young Samantha Baugus

Assistant Prinicpal Dean of Students

Keya Dunn Jennifer Kennedy Jasmyn Thomas Elyse West

Counselor CTE Coordinator College Advisor Tech. Facilitator

Join us monthly for Dining for Dollars.

September 9 is our kickoff event at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sardis Road North. See any of our Social Media sites for a ticket to present at the time of ordering. You may dine in or order take out anytime between 11:00 am and 11:00 pm. A percentage of your bill will be donated to iMeck Academy.

Join Bloomz

Goodbye Remind 101. Hello Bloomz. This year we wil use Bloomz as a means of communication. Parents and Students can get up to the minute communiccation through Bloomz.

Bloomz is a new app that works both on your smartphone as well as on your computer. You will receive quick updates and photos of class activities, be able to access our class calendar, and more. All in a private and secure environment.

Stay up to date with Bloomz:

JOIN CODES

FRESHMEN - T4B7EF

SOPHOMORES - CG9EV9

JUNIORS - ZHQTY7

SENIORS - E8E99M

(Click the links above for detailed directions)

PARKING ON CAMPUS

for Juniors & Seniors ONLY

Students may apply by visiting the link below:

bit.ly/iMECKparking1920

Once your application has been processed, there is a $25 fee which can be paid online through the Cochrane Collegiate Academy payment center.

Support iMeck Academy

when you shop and eat!

There are several ways your every day habits can provide money for iMeck. When shopping online, log in to smile.amazon.com before making your purchase. Shopping works the same way, you just choose "Parent Booster, Cochrane Collegiate Academy Boosters," from a drop down window under the search window. A percentage of your purchase will be paid to iMeck. If you buy your groceries at Harris Teeter, you can link your VIC card by giving your cashier the number 3861 before your purchase. A percentage of your bill will be donated to iMeck.

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 (Media Center) from 6:45-7:15am 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

Check out this iMeck Senior's Dream for his future! He was interviewed on PBS Charlotte! We can't wait to see all that you accomplish this year and next!!

Hello! My name is Ms. Thomas, and I am your college adviser.I am really excited to work with you all this school year! Below are September action steps for college preparedness based on grade.

Seniors:

Register for the SAT/ACT! The October test dates will be your best bet for ensuring colleges receive your scores on time. See Ms. Thomas or Ms. Dunn for fee waivers.
Complete the Residency Determination Service. It is necessary for you to receive in-state tuition and many colleges require it for your application to be complete.
Finalize your list of schools you will apply to. Make sure it is balanced and you have safety, target and dream colleges. Start applying!
FAFSA opens October 1st. The FAFSA is used to determine eligibility for financial aid (free money). Parent/guardian and student tax information will be needed to complete it. To ensure you receive the most money possible, submit your FAFSA by December 1st.

Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman:

Make sure you're doing your best in every single class. Your sophomore and freshman grades will be the foundation of your GPA. Your junior year grades are the last grades that colleges will see.
Get involved in school and your community. Clubs, jobs and volunteer opportunities are good ways to explore your interests and are resume/college application builders

Families:

Students will need your information to complete RDS and the FAFSA.
Your support is vital to the success of our students! Please contact me if you have any questions about the college application process or need help along the way. I am here for your student and you!!

Email: jthomas@unc.edu Phone: 704-664-7177

I am at iMeck every Tuesday, Thursday and alternating Fridays (9/6 & 9/20)

Mapping Out Your Future with Naviance

Another great way to start your semester off is to start planning with Naviance. Students can simply access Naviance though the Clever App on NC Ed Cloud.