Class of 2028 Monthly Newsletter

Quarter 2 is underway! At this point, your ninth graders should be aware of their Q1 grades and have a plan of action for moving forward into the second half of the first semester.

As we near our Thanksgiving break, we'd also like to take a moment to thank you for helping hold your ninth graders accountable for focusing, using class time wisely, and using every day as an opportunity to grow and learn!

Thank you to Ms. Perlini and Project Prevent for inviting in a guest presenter to work with American Literature classes on November 6! Khaiim the RapOet's Empathy Cypher was a unique way for students to connect with their peers and staff in meaningful ways fostering a sense of community. We explored the meaning of peace and discussed the importance of visualizing not just the good things we want to happen but how we can manifest positivity by planning for our reactions when things don't always go our way.

Wednesday, 11/27 early dismissal: Thanksgiving Break begins!

Thurs 11/28-Fri 11/29 NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

Wed 12/11-Thurs 12/12 Parent-Teacher conferences (you should be getting a separate email about sign ups soon!)

Friday, 12/13 early dismissal

Friday, 12/20 early dismissal: Winter break begins!

Mon 12/23- Wed 1/1: Winter break

Do you have questions, comments, or concerns for a specific teacher or class?

Use THIS STAFF DIRECTORY AND COURSE UPDATES LINK to take a quick peek at what your child is up to in their courses and note staff emails to being able to reach out to teachers of particular classes. Encourage your child to reach out to their teachers directly in person or via Schoology message as well!

If you have general grade level questions, please contact the 9th grade team leader, Becca Schwoerke, at rschwoerke@crec.org, or high school dean, Raynette Holmes, at raholmes@crec.org.

We're excited to announce that we got enough sign ups for the Philly trip to run! If your child is already signed up, stay tuned for more info about additional fundraisers to help offset costs. For now, continue making monthly payments to maintain your child's spot on the trip and make sure April 23-25 is marked in your calendar!!

If your child is not signed up but still wants to go, we still have 4 spots open on the bus! Reach out to rschwoerke@crec.org ASAP if you're interested. Technically sign ups are closed, but we can work with the travel company to fill the bus!

We will put together a family meeting after winter break to check in about overnight details and prepare for the trip, but let me know if you have any questions in the meantime!

Email Becca Schwoerke at rschwoerke@crec.org with any suggestions for the next installment of our Freshmen Monthly Newsletter!