Dear CCR team,
We are off and running with the start of the school year. September is one of my favorite times of the year. The season change and the beginning of the school year gives all of us a fresh start. As we get back into the swing of things we want to be sure to build in supports that helps us maintain resiliency. Elena Aguilar shares about the importance of building community in her book, "Onward." Elena Aguilar writes, “September: During the month when we’re surrounded by new people, building strong relationships must be our primary goal. The community we build is foundational for our resilience.”
My challenge to you is to build community within you classroom with your students and with the amazing educators around you.
Please plan to meet virtually via zoom during singleton plcs calendared here:
- Next Junior High AVID/LIA/6th grade success PLC via zoom October 18th 1:45pm-2:45pm
- Next High School AVID/LIA/Freshman Success PLC via zoom October 18th 7:15 am-8:00am
- September 25--Counselor PLC, 2:30-3:30 p.m. D202
- September 16-19—Parent Teacher Conferences
- September 20--Comp Day
- September 23rd PBIS Facilitator Professional Learning
- September 24th 2nd UCAW planning meeting
- September 26 —New Counselor/Intern Training (MTSS/SST Process) D202, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
- September 12--GSCA Social @ Jones Center 8-10:00 a.m.
- September 25--Counselor PLC
- October 6--SLCC Counselor Conference (Herriman Campus)
- October 11--Steering Committee
- October is College Application month!
- October 26th Pre-Medical Conference for students 7:30 am-3:30 pm
- October 28th PBIS Facilitator Professional Learning
Outstanding UCAC Advisor: Reed Brown
Reed is our college access advisor at Cottonwood High. He helps senior students with post secondary needs like applying for college, filling out FAFSA and filling out scholarships. Reed leads with empathy and respect towards everyone he comes in contact with. He hits the ground running, and has already tabled during lunch to give out swag and connect with seniors. Reed always goes the extra mile and is always on top of it. Reed is creative, driven, kind, and enthusiastic, and we are so grateful to have him back at Cottonwood this year.
Amazing AVID Coordinator: Zach Dikison
Zach Dikison is a new AVID coordinator at Cyprus high. But he is not new to AVID or teaching. Zach help lead the way for AVID school wide in his time at Matheson Junior High. We are so excited to have Zach's expertise. Zach Believes all students can graduate ready for college and careers and consistently expresses that belief to stakeholders. Thank you Zach!
Terrific Transition Teacher: Mary Winters
Mary Winters is a Freshman Success teacher at Granger High. She does a great job at braiding in Keys to Success into her curriculum. Mary understands how important it is to teach her students how to function in the school system and builds a community so they feel connected in her classroom. Thank you Mary for all you do!
Legendary Latinos in Action Teacher: Shirley Izaguirre
Check out the AVID Community Newsletter. Our AVID Coordinators and teachers are busy planning their AVID family nights and preparing students to start tutorials. The goal of AVID tutorials is to teach students how to learn through the inquiry process. Students also learn how to function in collaborative study groups and take their learning to a higher level.
The theme for this year is Progress, Not Perfection! Together, let’s focus on the journey of growth and celebrate our progress, rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of perfection.
Our Latinos in Action Teachers and students are having their family nights and getting ready to start tutoring committees.
This Quarter Freshman Success and 6th Grade Success are focusing on Navigating High/Júnior High School and Study Skills.
Review your teams Action plan (YouScience or Building CCR Awareness). If you have not yet started an action plan please fill out the template and share with JuleeAnn.
We look forward to meeting with you at your schools and virtually during singleton PLC's.
Kaye Poulton-Timm and JuleeAnn Rivera are here to support you please reach out to us we are here for you !
The FAFSA Prototype for the 2025-26 FAFSA was released last week! Now you can go in and explore the new FAFSA that will be released on December 1st.
- https://fsapartners.ed.gov/fafsa-prototype/2526
- Access Code: prototype2526
In addition, our office has released an updated handout on how to create a StudentAid.gov Account:
If you are looking for training on how to create a StudentAid.gov Account please register with one of the following links (if you can’t attend live, still register to get access to the recording and slides):
GSD College Career Readiness Outreach Specialist
Please feel free to contract me any time. The heart of my work is to promote and support you and the equitable CCR initiatives you do that lead to best outcomes for all our students. Thank you for being amazing humanitarians!
JuleeAnn Rivera
(385)646-7680