This week's highlight on teachers goes to Mr. Hubbard and Mrs. Wellman. Mr. Hubbard, who teaches Geometry, Algebra II and A.C.T. Prep just came off a winning season as our Head Varsity Football Coach, yet even as he was dealing with this monstrously time-consuming activity, he stayed focused on his primary position as math teacher.
This is obvious as you look around his room where he has taken the time to list the objectives for what is going to be learned each unit while maintaining a weekly schedule that lets every student know specifically what is expected each day! In addition to these best practices, Mr. Hubbard is consistently named by one or more student each time they are asked as their favorite teacher. This isn't done by students unless the teacher is making connections with his or her students. He even ran a study table for any of his players who were falling behind in their school work. We are very lucky to have Mr. Hubbard in our building as a teacher and a coach.
Mrs. Wellman teaches Earth Science to both high school and middle school, and also a new science elective this year called Genetics. Genetics has no textbook and Mrs. Wellman, who also is the co-advisor of both Students Against Destructive Decisions and middle school Science Olympiad, has had to display her abundant creativity as she developed a curriculum for a class no one is required to take but that looks wonderful to colleges when they look at one of our student's transcripts.
One way she does this is by inviting in guest speakers, and on Nov. 3rd she brought in two. The students were discussing blood and how it worked with their bodies genetics. At the same time they had a chance to type their own blood right in the classroom. Everyone I spoke with talked about how great the lesson was and how much they learned, even if they didn't choose to type their own blood. Our teachers are always finding ways to make class more interesting and the students feel more connected. That's why we have such a fantastic staff!
Math Focus
I can do mental math. I can compute numbers in my head without a calculator.
English Focus
I can speak and write using correct grammar and vocabulary.
Just a reminder that the registration deadline for those taking the December ACT at SMC is this Friday, Nov. 6. Register online at act.org or see guidance for help.
Representatives from the military and colleges will be here on the following days-Sign up in the guidance office:
Western Michigan University Hayworth School of Business Tuesday November 10 @ 10:30; Olivet College Wednesday November 11 @ 10:00; Northern Michigan
University November 18 @ 8:00 a.m.
- Pink "Dig for the Cure" t-shirts are now on sale for 10$- please see Miss
Borsa. - All girls interested in Junior Varsity or Varsity basketball there is a sign
up sheet in the office. YOU MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE NOVEMBER 9th in order to play. - FFA fruit sale packets are still available, see Mrs. George ASAP.
- Kendall College of Art & Design College Classes are being taught right here at Cassopolis High School! Credits are transferable to Fine Art colleges and traditional universities. The new semester begins in January.
Interested Juniors and Seniors should contact Mrs. Johnson no later than
December 1st. - Any high school student interested in science Olympiad needs to see Miss
Hawkins or Mr. Chapman. Applications are due Friday, November 13, 2009. - There is no school on November 6th.
- Thespian Troupe 2323 proudly presents "A Christmas Story" on Nov. 20th and 21st at 7:00 PM and on November 22nd at 2:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. $5 for adults and $4 for students. See you there!
- The Fall Sports Awards ceremony will be at 7:30 PM on November 12th in the High School Aditorium.
- Final Exams are on November 24th (Periods 1, 2, and 3) and November 25th in the morning (Periods 4 and 5). November 25th is a half day and November 26th and 27th are Thanksgiving Break with no school. The new trimester begins November 30th.
- The Principal Advisory Council meets every 4th Monday in the High School Conference room at 6:00 PM. The next meeting is November 23rd.
- The next Board meeting is November 9th in the High School Library at 7:00 PM.
- PARENTS and GUARDIANS: Check out your student's grades and attendance at http://www.cassopolis-schools.org/pinnacle/PIV . If you need your login information you can call Mrs. Anderson at 445-0541.
Teacher Section
the office without a pass, they will be sent immediately back to class.
Instructional council meets on November 23rd at Red Brick at 3:45 PM.
Quote of the Week :
Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common - Celebrate it today!
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