iMeck September 3, 2020 Newsletter
- Jennifer Kennedy
- Sep 3, 2020
- 4 min read
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 7- Labor Day (No School)
Sept 15- RDS Workshop @ 3pm
Sept 15- Oct 15th- Hispanic Heritage Month
Sept 22- College Night
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.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
My Vote Has Purpose Event
A Digital World (Download App)
MYEP (Keep scrolling for more details)
Weekly News Announcements
TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching at iMeck is truly PERSONAL for Ms. Linton and we are so fortunate to have her call iMeck home.
This week, we would like to highlight Ms. LaFlavia Linton, iMeck's Graphic Digital Design Teacher for CTE. Ms. Linton joined the iMeck team in Fall 2019, leading the iMeck's largest pathway. Since starting at iMeck Ms. Linton has proven herself to be passionate about her curriculum. Her passion is radiant and has recently paid off in the close of the 2019-2020 school when she certified over 70% of her students as Adobe Professionals.
In addition to her success with certifying students, Ms. Linton spent the summer leading other teachers in the district, building Canvas courses for both the Adobe Visual and Accounting curriculum.
This year Ms. Linton has taken on the task of certifying 96 students and leading The CCA News Crew. We are so excited to see what Ms. Linton has in store.
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 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 1Million Grant. These hotspots guarantee 10 GB of High Speed Data each month to be used to help with school assignments.
Remote Learning Environment- What does Yours Look Like?
September Checklist for College-Bound Seniors:
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.
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
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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