The Weekly Update
October 21st, 2024
Phoenix Soaring - CK NJROTC
Congratulations to our NJROTC program for being recognized at the October 8th Brookhaven City Council meeting for being the first participant in the city's Adopt-A-Street Program. Special shout-out to Sergeant Major!
Phoenix Soaring - Brookhaven Spanish Citizens Police Academy
Some of CK's parents were recognized at the October 8th Brookhaven City Council meeting for graduating from the Spanish Citizens Policy Academy. The Brookhaven Citizen Police Academy is designed to provide community members with an overview of how their local Police Department works. The academy will give students insight into the basics of police work, the logistics of department operations, and its enforcement and crime prevention programs.
Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee
Congratulations to Sophia Rodriguez-Rodriguez and Angie Ramos Benegas, who represent Cross Keys on this year's Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee.
Welcome Khalil Jackson, Cross Keys' New Parent Liaison!
This Week
Bus Driver Appreciation Week 10/21-25
10/21 Field Trip Intro to Law to Chatcomm 911
10/22 Field Trip CK Law & Justice Scholars to DeKalb County Jail
10/23 Field Trip DECA to Six Flags; PSAT (10th)/SAT (12th) Exam Day; lag Football @ N. Springs 5:30
10/24 Field Trip to GSU College Tour; Field Trip Fine Arts to Atlanta Symphony Hall; Swimming @ Lakeside 5:30
10/25 Progress Reports Available in IC; Fball @ Skipstone Academy 7:30p
10/26 NJROTC Drill Meet @ SWD; District GRIP Program @ CK
Coming Soon
10/28 NJROTC field trip to Emory University; PAC 3:30p (Virtual)
10/29 Fine Arts Field Trip to High Musuem; Georgia Tech Hispanic Recruitment Team Visit 10a; Flag Football @ Northview 5:30
10/30 CTAE Field Trip to State Farm Area; Career Plus Program Presentation 10a (MC) Kennesaw State University Recruitment Team Visit 2p; FBLA 2p (MC); Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:30-6:30p; CK Hispanic Heritage Fashion Show 6:30 (Cafeteria)
10/31 CTAE Field Trip to State Farm Area; Trunk or Treat w/ Woodward ES; LYSA 3:30 (MC)
11/1 October Attendance Incentive (Popcorn Bar) during lunch
11/2 HispanoFest 11a-3p; Mu Alpha Theta Field Trip
Students Needed - Volunteer Opportunity
LaAmistad is seeking passionate high school students to volunteer with elementary kids who are eager to learn and explore. This is a fantastic opportunity to:
๐ Mentor and inspire young minds
๐ Enhance your leadership skills
๐ Build meaningful connections within the community
๐ Boost your college applications and resumes
Our program focuses on providing academic support, creative activities, and a safe, welcoming environment for students. Whether you enjoy tutoring, games, or simply being a positive role model, thereโs a place for you here!
Details:
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When: Tuesdays and Thursdsays from 3:30-5:00 PM
๐ Where: Briarwood Recreation Center
โจ Training provided!
If youโre interested in joining us, we have a few easy steps for you below:
- Register: Please click on the following link to complete your registration: Register Here
- Choose your Location: With 13 Locations across metro Atlanta, we encourage you to consider the one that is most convenient for your daily routine. Convenient locations lead to frequent volunteers and, most importantly, happy students!
- Volunteer Orientation: Select a date for our Volunteer Orientation, a crucial step to acquaint you with our mission and operations. Orientations are scheduled on weekdays at 4 pm via Zoom. Secure your spot by visiting: Afterschool Volunteer Orientation Sign Up. If these dates don't suit you, please feel free to email info@laamistadinc.org to arrange an alternative time.
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. Spring Internship Program
We are excited to announce a new application deadline for our Leadership Institute Spring 2025 Internship Programs!
Deadline: Friday, November 1, 2024
As a valued member of the CBCF community, we invite you to help us spread the word about this incredible opportunity for young leaders to grow and gain invaluable experience in public policy and business-related careers.
What are the Program Options?
- State Farm Communications Internship
- Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship
- Pathways to C-Suite Internship
Who is Eligible to Apply?
- Rising college seniors or recent graduates (within the last 24 months) by the program start date (January 13, 2025).
- Must have a 2.5 GPA or 3.0 GPA (C-Suite Interns).
- Interest in public policy or business careers.
What are the Benefits?
- Free Housing in Washington, D.C.
- Networking Opportunities with influential leaders and professionals.
- Bi-Weekly Stipend to support your experience.
Through programs like this, we are investing in the future of Black leadership and empowering our emerging leaders to move from Vision to Victory.
Help us ensure that more students have access to these life-changing experiences. Share this opportunity with the youth in your life, whether itโs a family member, friend, or someone in your network.
Letโs continue building a future where our youth can turn their visions into victories!
For more information, please visit cbcfinc.org/internships or email our Leadership Institute team at internships@cbcfinc.org.
Green Heart STEM Challenge for Environmental Justice
The DCSD and Fernbank Science Center are working with our friends at the Captain Planet Foundation as part of the 2025 Green Heart STEM Challange for Environmental Justice.
The Green Heart STEM Challenge for Environmental Justice challenges young people to explore and identify environmental justice issues in their communities and to design feasible solutions to address these problems. Student teams work through a human-centered design process to develop equitable and feasible solutions to the problems they have identified. Challenge submissions are delivered with a 90 second pitch video and written proposal.
The Challenge extends over the months of January โ April, and is open to teams of 3-5 students, 18 years and younger, anywhere in the world. The GREEN HEART STEM CHALLENGE 2024 was focused on WATER and kicked off on January 16, 2024 with a special geographic focus on metro-Atlanta and metro-Houston.
Finalist Teams compete in a formal โPitchโ (think Shark Tank) to a judging panel of experts. Winning Teams (Elementary, Middle, and High) receive small implementation grants to put their ideas into ACTION. They are also invited to attend a summer intensive called the Green Heart Idea Incubator to work with mentors on implementing their solutions.
For information, please see the link below sign up for updates.
https://captainplanetfoundation.org/programs/planeteer-alliance/green-heart-challenge/
