Sept. 10, 2023

In this newsletter

• Coming Soon
• September Letter from the Principal
• Patterns Physics Experiments
• Intro to Applied Tech
• Staff Spotlight
• Meet the Counseling Staff
• Sick? Stay home.
• Fall sports
• Birthdays
• We're listening (feedback form)
• Quick Links

• Wednesday, 9/20 @ 6 pm: HS Principal Chat (Zoom link forthcoming)
• Wednesday, 9/20: AP Scholars recognized at Corbett School Board meeting (7 pm)
• Friday, 9/22: All MS/HS students begin paying $4 entrance fee or showing ASB sticker at school sporting events
• Thursday, 10/5: Trimester 1 Midterm ends
  
• Wednesday, 10/11: SAT for all seniors
• Thursday, 10/12: Parent-Teacher Conferences, 5-8 pm in the HS Commons

Dear Corbett Families and Students,

We have had a great start to the 23-24 school year. After the first week of getting back into the swing of school, the second week has students and teachers fully engaged in the business of learning. Freshman physics students are investigating the relationship between distance and time, sophomore world history students are modeling world-wide trade routes, junior yearbook students are evaluating other yearbooks, and seniors in statistics tested the claim that Parkinson’s can be detected by smell.

I am very proud of the work that fall coaches are putting in to create a positive school culture on campus. As a long time educator and coach, I have always understood the strong connection between athletics and school, but it is affirming to see it in action when coaches lean into the “student” of student-athlete. In addition, Corbett students continue to be outstanding super fans at our home events. They are doing a great job of demonstrating sportsmanship in rooting only FOR their team, and avoiding negative cheering against the opponent.

The September Principal Chat will be on Zoom, from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 20th. The topic will be a repeat of the Senior Family Meeting in August that covered information that seniors should know about the key events in this school year. Be on the lookout for a Zoom link invitation in your email.

Go Cards!

Kathy Childress

High School Principal

In Physical Science this week, ninth graders explored the relationship between time and distance, completing the "ball on floor" experiment. They graphed their results using Desmos, and practiced constructing reasonable arguments using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning framework based on their results.

The Patterns Approach to science instruction emphasizes the use of mathematical and phenomenological patterns to predict the future and understand the past. Students construct science knowledge by making an initial “wild-guess”, asking questions, planning and conducting experiments, collecting data, finding a mathematical model that fits their data, explaining the phenomenon based on that model, then finally making a data-informed prediction. Harnessing their own experiences, students compare and contrast low-evidence predictions (wild guesses) to their data-informed prediction to live the experience and learn the value of evidence-based reasoning.

The Patterns Approach utilizes technology, student-constructed knowledge, frequent opportunities for student talk, and language supports to ensure the engagement and success of every student. By emphasizing, rather than removing, the mathematical connections to science, the Patterns Approach supports student conceptual understanding by connecting real-world inquiry experiences, graphical representations, and mathematical representations of science phenomena.

Are you a junior or senior considering skilled trades after graduation? Sign up to take this class at MHCC, paid for by Corbett on Fridays to learn more about different options. Includes 5 two hour lectures and 5 Fridays days trying out different skills labs.

YTP Transition Specialist

Q: What was your first paying job?

A: Nordstrom stock person

Q: What's the best concert you've been to?

A: Boston

Q: Do you have any pets?

A: Yes! Goats, pigs, chickens, a dog and 2 cats

Q: What's your favorite season?

A: I love fall!

Mrs. Noles added, "I’ve lived in Corbett for 37 years. I also love being a grandma!"

Hello, Cardinals!

The first couple of weeks of school are over and we are so excited about the school year ahead. One of the biggest additions this year is our Corbett Counseling Team! Take a moment to view the attached documents for more information on the HS Counseling Team.

Best,

Ms. Boykins and Ms. Pekny

Want a copy of this letter to print and sign? It's available here in English, here in Spanish, and here in Russian.

Below are the guidelines for ill staff and students to stay home.

Corbett played a tough match versus Astoria this past Thursday, as they played a formation that was very difficult to beat. The team was resilient, adjusting formations as we went to try and break through their defense. Ellie Mason scored the first goal for Corbett with a free kick from the top of the 18 yard box. However, Astoria scored three before the end of the half. The second half was much stronger for Corbett, as they dominated possession, and scored the only goal of the half when Kora Payne got to the ball first after Ellie Mason sent in a corner kick. According to Coach McIntire, "It wasn't enough as Corbett lost 3-2, but the team learned a lot from the game."

• Next home game: Thursday, 9/14 @ 4:30 pm. Theme: Camo out!
• Season schedule: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51809

Corbett travelled to Neah-Kah-Nie on Tuesday, 9/5, defeating the Pirates 3-0. On Thursday, September 7, the Cardinals competed in Riverdale, sweeping the Mavericks 3-0.

• Next home game: Monday, 9/11 @ 6 pm (endowment game). Theme: anything but a hat. Wednesday, 9/13 @ 6 pm. Theme: tropical night
• Season schedule: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51810

Boys soccer tied St. Helens High School 4-4 on Friday night, with St. Helens scoring the tying goal with only 26 seconds remaining. "Seth and I both agree that we have never seen this team play as well and as hard as they did. This was a physical, hard fought match that saw us down 2-0, 2-1, 3-1 and then the shots we had been pummeling the goal with started to go in," described Coach Paul. Jason Minsker scored all 4 of goals, with Rowan Wilburn assisting on one of them and Jason Moskalyuk assisting on another. Coach Paul concluded, "Our core is really starting to jell and the connections on the field prove that. At first I wanted to name a few names to recognize their amazing play but the truth is that just about every player that got in the game had great impact and played with heart and skill. This is so fun to watch as it develops!!!"

The team also played The Dalles at home on Tuesday, losing 1-5 to the 4A Riverhawks.

• Next home game: Monday, 9/18 @ 6 pm
• Season schedule: https://www.osaa.org/teams/51807

The football team lost a tough game at Gervais on Friday, 8-52. "It was a tough game but I think we are slowly learning the value of team work and trust," reflected Coach Cease after the game. Captain Zane Davis added, "That team was definitely beatable, but lots of our players were not ready to compete. We will bounce back from this." The football program is in rebuilding mode this year, and the coach is optimistic there will be lots of growth over the season.

• Next home game: Friday, September 22 @ 7 pm
• Season schedule: https://www.osaa.org/teams/52771

Corbett's XC team did not compete this week, but Olivia McGrew passed the Corbett Baton to Anna Rondema. The baton is passed from athlete to athlete on the cross country team each week, and is a way of recognizing athletes who exemplify their values of Passion, Perseverance and Purpose. Olivia mentioned Anna's team spirit, her willingness to fully engage in practice and the fact that she set a PR at Ultimook. Well done, Anna.

At the end of a hard (very hard) workout on Thursday, the team played an exhausting game of Steal the Pins on the stadium field. It was so, so much harder than playing in the gym. Mr. Rondema's favorite picture from the game is below. He liked this picture because it captured so many of the personalities on the XC team.

• Next race: Oregon City XC Invitational, Saturday 9/16
• Season schedule: https://www.athletic.net/team/75/cross-country/2023

Note: information for sports teams provided by coaches and/or team captains (and parents that are willing to help out). Have information and/or pictures from a game you watched and want it included in the newsletter? Submit here!

• Tuesday, 9/12: Getsemani R.
  
• Wednesday, 9/13: River D.
• Friday, 9/15: Natalie M.
• Sunday, 9/17: Abigail R.

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