Endeavor Update

Mrs. Barrientos is our front desk receptionist and attendance clerk. She creates our school and staff shirts as well. You can see her smiling face as soon as you walk into our doors.

All students classified as 12th graders had the opportunity to receive CPR training. It's required for graduation and we were lucky enough to have Nurse Garza come over to train them.

Next week students in US History, Algebra I, Biology, English 1, and English 2 will take a snapshot test. This test will help their teachers determine their students' strengths and weaknesses as we prepare them for their upcoming STAAR tests. Students who are retesting in December will also participate in the testing. The testing will be done in the cafeteria starting at 8:45 am.

Tuesday, October 1 will be US History

Wednesday, October 2 will be Biology

Thursday, October 3 will be Algebra I

Monday, October 7 will be English 1 and English 2

Vaping is a serious epidemic that is affecting the youth across our nation. Some risks of vaping are:

• Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive and can harm adolescent brain development, which continues into the early to mid-20s.
• E-cigarettes can contain other harmful substances besides nicotine.
• Young people who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future.
• Vaping THC has been associated with an increased risk of developing acute adverse effects such as paranoia, psychosis, and cannabis hyperemesis syndrome when using high-potency concentrates.

The Texas legal age is 21 for the purchase, distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, or receipt of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or tobacco products. This means that it is illegal for students to have any vaping contraband in their possession, especially on a school campus (40 Tex. Admin. Code § 744.2603(d)).

At Endeavor High School, we have made available drug addiction counseling. It is my hope that a conversation will begin at home with the dangers of vaping or any other kind of drug addiction. Below, I have included a past article that introduces our drug counselor Mr. Ramirez of Youthworks for your review. Mr. Ramirez introduced himself to the students of Endeavor today during the activity period with a short presentation of how he can help the students with any substance abuse concerns.

If you have any concerns about your child's well-being at Endeavor, please contact me. I want to hear from you. It is my hope that we work together to make your child's Endeavor experience a positive one.

Mark Sims

Principal

Endeavor High School

Mr. Ramirez offers individual counseling sessions for Endeavor High School students. He is in his third year working with the students of Endeavor High School.

About Mr. Ramirez:

He is a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor—Intern with experience working with students of all ages. Mr. Ramirez is committed to positive youth development and truly believes in the strength and ability of young people. His greatest satisfaction is helping students reach their full potential. Mr. Ramirez's work at Endeavor consists of providing substance abuse services such as, but not limited to:

• Coordinating substance abuse services,
• Drug and alcohol screenings and assessments
• Crises interventions
• Group/individual counseling
• Substance abuse education
• Life skills training,
• Presentations and referrals to students

There is no charge for Mr. Ramirez's services.

If you would like to schedule a meeting or want more information, you may contact Mr. Ramirez via email at Francisco.ramirez@cvisd.org.

Students are doing a great job bringing their Chromebooks to school everyday. The biggest challenge is keeping them charged because students are not doing that overnight. We do not have extra chargers or computers to give to students so it is important that they come with the proper tools to be successful in their classes.

For the protection of our students, food deliveries and visitors who are not on a student's emergency contact list are not allowed during lunch. Along with students having an option for a free lunch, there are microwave ovens available in the cafeteria for students to use. Milk and fruit are available to students who bring their own lunch at no charge.

September 27: Student Holiday (Professional Learning Day)

October 10: Parent Conference Day (information coming soon)

October 11: District Holiday

October 14: Student Holiday (Professional Learning Day)