the
CONCORD
compass
DECEMBER 22, 2016, VOLUME 9, ISSUE 14
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
December
Creed Keepers
NO SCHOOL
CHRISTMAS BREAK
December 23 - January 2
Back to School
January 3
HS Drama Production
January 16 & 17
7:00 p.m.
End of 2nd Qtr/1st Sem.
January 20
HALF DAY
Dismissal at 11:45
February 10
Coffee House Concert
(HS & Advanced Choirs)
February 14
6:30 p.m.
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December’s
Trait of the Month:
Generosity
Concord means peace, harmony. Peace in the world
begins with concord in my world, and that can only
happen as I am honest, unselfish, generous, kind,
forgiving, considerate, and respectful.
Administrator’s Notes
Winter is Here!
This year is going by in a blur, and we're already at Christmas Break! November and
December always go by fast due to performances, celebrations, field trips, and breaks, and
it has been so nice to see so many of you in the building to support our students in their
learning and activities! A small charter school like ours needs parents on board in order to operate, and a simple
thing like showing up for a performance makes a big difference to the kids, and to us. Many
of you who have been here awhile know groups of students as well as your own, and I'm
always impressed when so many of you stop to congratulate not only your own children,
but ones that you accept as your own. We are truly a village here, and what has always
amazed me about our school is that even though families graduate, or move to another
school, the sentiment is the same: "We care about you, the students!"
Thank you for your continued support and belief in our school, staff, and students! As you
enter your break, I hope that you enjoy some quiet time, and enjoy the merriest of
Christmases, and New Year's! If you don't celebrate Christmas, I hope you enjoy time
home with your family as well! 'Tis the season--enjoy the snowfall, sip on some hot chocolate, build a snow fort, play
chess, read a good book, go skiing, or any other of your favorite winter activities! We'll see
you next year!
Thank You!
Please take a moment to notice
that we have a new flag! It was a
Christmas gift to the school from
Mr. Wehn. Pictured here (left) are
a few of the students and Mr.
Wehn, who raised the flag for the
first time this past Wednesday. Many thanks to Mr. Wehn!!
Interested in joining a 4H club
for CAB students and families?
Contact Andrea Coston
at
remind
[email protected] or
231-330-8660. The goal of 4-H
is to develop citizenship,
leadership, responsibility and
life skills of youth through experiential learning programs
and a positive youth development approach. Students
can participate in any category from livestock, to crafts,
to STEM projects. Ages for 4H range from 5-19. Students
will be asked to do a community service project on behalf
Please make sure
you are signed up
for Remind. This is
one way we notify
parents and students if school is canceled
and/or send other reminders and
announcements. Follow the link below to set yourself up for
texts or emails alerts.
of 4H and CAB once a year and will be encouraged to
participate in the Fair in August.
https://www.remind.com/join/cabp
Raven Hill Discovery Center & NASA Glenn Research Center
Present Two Unique Days
of
Free Educator Workshops for Grades K-12
Picking up STEAM
Dates: Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Sun, Moon and Earth
and
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Space Survival!
Times: 8:30 am to 3:00 pm each day
Location: Raven Hill Discovery Center – Lunch provided
Presented by: Susan Kohler
EPDC Education Specialist -NASA Glenn Research Center
To register or if you have questions, please call 231.536.3369 or email [email protected]
These are one-of-a-kind NASA workshops you will not want to miss! Each day of the
workshop will cover different STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) activities
Registration ends Friday, January 6, 2017 .
SCECHs available, pending approval.
SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY for one or both workshops!
Raven Hill Discovery Center
—where science, history & art connect
4737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727
Raven Hill Discovery Center’s programs & operations are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs
and the National Endowment for the Arts through an Operational Grant Award.
Tuesday, January 11
Objective: This STEAM workshop will guide participants through hands-on and inquiry based learning activities related
to the Relationships between the Earth, Moon and Sun. Educators will use modeling and engineering design challenges
in problem based lessons.
Goal: Participating educators will be able to use what they have learned at this workshop to engage their students in the
problem based learning, solving STEM challenges through the use of inquiry based science activities from the NASA
curriculum guides. The activities and N.A.S.A. educational websites introduced will provide the educators new
curriculum ideas to assist in reaching the NGSS and CORE learning outcomes standards.
8:30-9:00
9:00-9:30
9:30- 10:30
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:30
1:00-2:00
2:00-3:00
Registration!
Introduction and Welcome- Let’s get organized
Our Very Own Sun
Modeling the Earth, Moon and Sun with Playdoh
Eye on the SKY: Adding the Moon: Understanding Shadows
Lunch
How Can the Moon Hide the Sun: Modeling the Solar Eclipse
Making Pinhole Cameras
Wednesday, January 12
Objective: To provide awareness of N.A.S.A. educational resources and how to access them online to participating
educators. This STEM workshop will guide participants through hands-on and inquiry based learning activities related
to survival, ecosystems, solar system science curriculum. Participants will be prepared to bring engineering and the
adventure of space exploration to their students in the classroom.
Goal: Participating educators will be able to use what they have learned at this workshop to ignite and motivate their
students in science through the use of inquiry based science activities relating to the exploration of the planet MARS.
The activities and N.A.S.A. educational websites introduced will provide the educators new curriculum ideas to assist in
reaching the NGSS and CORE learning outcomes standards for science.
8:30-9:00
9:00-9:15
9:15-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:00-12:00
12:00-12:30
12:30-2:00
2:00-3:00
Registration!
Let’s Get organized!
Earth, Moon and Mars
Comparing Habitats: Earth, Moon and Mars
The Radiation Challenge
Lunch
Living in Space: Habitats
Packing up for Mars
Presenter: NASA Glenn Research Center EPDC Education Specialist, Susan Kohler
Susan has more than 26 years of progressively responsible K-12 educational leadership experience. She has served
as Asst. Principal, Principal, Curriculum Director, Math/Science Consultant and Asst. Superintendent. Susan taught
science for 13 years at the high school level. Her expertise in STEM and professional development is combined with
her knowledge of new technology trends and innovative instructional strategies. Susan holds a Master’s in
Education Administration from Bowling Green State College as well as a Bachelors degree of Science in Biology and
Neuroscience from Ramapo College in New Jersey. She currently works for NASA as the Education Professional
Development Specialist for Glenn Research Center in Cleveland Ohio.
DDD4737 Fuller Road
East Jordan, MI 49727
231.536.3369
[email protected]
4737 Fuller Road –www.MiRavenHill.org
East Jordan, MI 49727
231.536.3369 – [email protected] – www.MiRavenHill.org
Patents & Prototypes
Program
At school site for Classroom Program:
Create a new twist on an existing product and
invent a cricket live trap for Raven Hill’s Animal
Room – January, February and March 2017
Inventor Workshop at Raven Hill for
students: Saturday, March 11, 2017
10 am to 12 noon
RSVP by March 4, 2017
For
upper elementary students &
their teachers in Charlevoix &
Emmet Counties
Practice career skills for the
new economy:
Critical thinking and problem
solving
Collaboration and leadership
Adaptability
Initiative & entrepreneurism
Effective oral & written
communication
Accessing & analyzing
information
Curiosity & imagination
Personal accountability
Free early admission for families of
participants
Opening of Patents & Prototypes Exhibit
at Raven Hill—community invited
Saturday, April 1, 2017 noon to 4 pm
Free for families of participants
Patents & Prototypes Exhibit –
Open daily April 2017
Sundays 2pm to 4 pm
Actively explore the method and
process of inventing a product AND
use STEM/STEAM career skills
For more information, call Cheri at
231.536.3369
or email [email protected]
Patents & Prototypes sponsored by
Charlevoix County and Petoskey-Harbor
Springs Area Community Foundations,
Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural
Affairs (MCACA) and National Endowment
for the Arts (NEA)
Concord Academy Boyne
2016-2017 Calendar
August
29
Back to School “Meet & Greet” 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
September
6
20
First Day of School - Full Day 8:15 - 3:30
Picture Day
October
6
25
31
Progress Reports
Picture Re-Take Day
Character Dress-Up Day
November
1
4
9
10
22
23-25
NO SCHOOL - Char-Em Professional Development
End of 1st Quarter
Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Elementary Concert 6:00 p.m.
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December
8
9
15-16
20
23-Jan 2
Band Concert (Grades 5-12) 6:00 p.m.
Progress Reports
MS Drama Production 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Band & Choir Concert (Grades 5-12) 6:30 p.m.
NO SCHOOL - Christmas Break
January
3
16-17
20
Back to School
HS Drama Production 7:00 p.m.
End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
February
3
10
14
24
HS Jazz Ensemble Trip - CMU
HALF DAY (Dismissal at 11:45) - PD Day
Coffee House Concert (HS & Advanced Choirs) 6:30 p.m.
Progress Reports
Concord Academy Boyne
2016-2017 Calendar
March
8
9
16
23
24-April 3
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Band Concert (Grades 5-12) 6:00 p.m.
End of 3rd Quarter
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April
4
18
20
25
27
Return to School
Kindergarten Round-Up (by appt.)
Elementary Concert 6:00 p.m.
Spring Choir Concert (Grades 5-12) 6:30 p.m.
Open House & Math Night 5:00-7:00 p.m.
May
11-13
17
18
23
26
29
HS Musical 7:00 p.m.
Student Led Conferences 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Student Led Conferences 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Band Concert (Grades 5-12) 6:00 p.m.
HALF DAY (Dismissal at 11:45) - PD Day
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June
1-5
9
Washington DC Trip - Grades 8-11
Last Day of School - HALF DAY (Dismissal at 11:45)
End of 4th Quarter/2nd Semester
Senior Graduation 2:00 p.m.
10