Weekly What’s Up
April 4, 2017
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This workforce solution is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
CAPtain’s Update
Tutoring is still available!
Tutoring is available for all CAPS students.
ROOM 223
Mr. Grinvalds**
Areas of expertise: English. He can assist with most other subject areas a
student may need help with.
Monday—Thursday 6:45-7:45 AM
Thursday 4—6 PM
Ms. Olvera
Areas of expertise: Spanish, ESL and Geography. Willing to assess if she can
assist with any other subject areas a student may need help with.
Monday—Thursday 6:45—8 AM
Friday 7—8 AM
**Mr. Grindvalds’ schedule is flexible and additional times may be
scheduled upon request. Please email Mr. Grinvalds if you would like to
make arrangements.
HIGH FIVE! Spring Break is next
week! Wishing you all a safe &
enjoyable Spring Break Week!
~Dawn Nizzi, Program Director
Project Purple Fundraiser
Project Purple is a fundraising campaign for Pancreatic
Cancer. CAPS HS students are committing their time,
effort, and fitness to raise money and awareness for
Pancreatic Cancer. The Lincoln Marathon is a proud
sponsor for Project Purple and the students will
participate in the marathon. The students have a
fundraising goal of $5000. People that wish to
support their efforts can make donations on using
their Crowdrise page. Click on the Icon below.
FUNDRAISING EVENT:
Painting with The Giggling
Canvas
What: Step-by-step painting
class
When: APRIL 23, 2017
Time: TBD
Where: CAPS Garage, 3504 S. 108th Street
Cost: $30/person (50% goes to Project Purple)
Student Spotlight
“CAPS is cool because we get
to experience the career field that
we are interested in going into
while we’re still in high school. ”
Upcoming Dates
April 1-8 —Careerockit, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
April 4 —Corey Mohn visit, Blue Valley CAPS, 10 AM-3 PM
April 4 —Adam Yale, WCS Board of Education, afternoon visit
April 4 —Terry Hanna, Westside Foundation, afternoon visit
April 5 —Health Screenings, Rockbrook
April 5 —Doug Krenzer visit, WCS Board of Education
April 6 —Health Screenings, Oakdale
April 7 —Health Screenings, Swanson
April 7 —Seniors, last day to turn in Service Learning Hours
April 7 —Gala,100 Black Men of Omaha, Inc, Hilton Omaha, 5:30 PM
April 10-14—NO SCHOOL, Spring Break
April 17 —School Resumes
April 19 —Health Screenings, Hillside
April 20 —Health Screenings, Swanson
Taylor, Senior
CAPS HS
Student Spotlight
Did you know that Westside students have Dual Enrollment &
Certification opportunities at UNO, MCC & NMC?
Click a link for more information
Please visit the new Westside CAPS website!!
westsidecaps.yourcapsnetwork.org
“CAPS is cool because it gives
me opportunities and
experiences I otherwise would
not have had.”
Jacob, Senior
CAPS HS
Weekly What’s Up
April 4, 2017
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This workforce solution is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
All CAPS
Corey Mohn, Executive Director of Blue
Valley CAPS and The CAPS Network,
came to visit Westside CAPS on April 4,
2017.
Corey spent some time touring STEM 1&2
at Westside High School. CAPS ET/BS
students provided a tour of the Oakdale
Coffee Shop Space on the West Campus.
He also spent time collaborating and
meeting with our CAPS students and
staff.
CAPS had the privilege of welcoming
Adam Yale, WCS Board of Education, and
Terry Hanna, Westside Foundation to the
CAPS Garage to meet Corey and learn
more about all things CAPS
Corey Mohn Gallery
CAPS/ACE Mentor Partnership
CAPS/ACE students received hands-on REVIT training under the leadership of Molly Macklin of Schemmer and Audrey
Buckley of Alley Poyner. The training took place on site at Schemmer, allowing the students to work on their design project
in a professional setting. Molly and Audrey will facilitate another on site training session later this week. This experience not
only provided a stronger knowledge base in REVIT for the students, but also first-hand knowledge of the professional
working environment.
Contact Information: Dawn Nizzi, Program Director, [email protected]
westsidecaps.yourcapsnetwork.org