CompSci Weekly

Dear CompSci Middle Community,

I hope you all had a great week, things were pretty busy here. Clubs and athletics are filling up the building in the afternoon and it is great to see the kids enjoying the activities. Next week is busy as well, but I admit--that's they way we like it here! We have also spent a lot of time this week going over Mindset scores with students. If you haven't received the report, please check you email. Reach out if you didn't get it.

Next Thursday we are holding STEM night at 6:00. It is a great chance to come have fun doing different activities. Right before that I will be holding the first PTO meeting of the year. even if you didn't sign up for PTO, please feel free to join us. The PTO meeting will be at 5:30 and on zoom, if you aren't coming to STEM night. the zoom link is : https://crec.zoom.us/j/91955087665. Please join us.

As a reminder, there is no school in honor of Indigenous People's Day. At CREC we start our meetings with a Land Acknowledgement to recognize that people already lived her, long before it became Connecticut. I will share this with kids next week, but wanted you to see it too, so I please see the portion of this after my signature line.

That's all the news for this week.

Enjoy the weekend,

Jill Wnuk

Principal

Land Acknowledgement:

We would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the ancestral territory of the Tunxis, Sicoag, Pocumtuc, Wangunk, Poquonook, Podunk, Quinnipiac, Massacoe, and Hammonasset Peoples who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. We also acknowledge the five state & federally recognized tribal nations that exist in Connecticut today: the Mashantucket Pequot, Mohegan, Golden Hill Paugussett, Eastern Pequot, and Schaghticoke people. We support their sovereignty as tribal nations now and into the future.

6A: TERABYTE TITAN

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fVOHGSI2zxqTVMynw5C3C0rxrcDS7ILh9KSmtTLg6j8/view

6B : CYBER WARRIORS

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1foZN3zQ6PLyacg9HySBzURPOOYzkq7-uJjfNOEbO7hU/edit?usp=sharing

7A: CIRCUIT BREAKERS

7a Circuit Breakers Newsletter September

7b:SPAM TEAM

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8A:REBOOT REBELS

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8B: COMPSCI CHARGERS

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S.O.A.R Corner

At CompSci we are recognizing the amazing students in various ways throughout the course of the year. S.O.A.R is our mantra in our building and we discuss S.O.A.R throughout the day. S.O.A.R stands for Showing Leadership, Embracing Opportunities, Excellence in Academic Achievement and Demonstrating Resiliency.

Each Mindset Cycle we recognize students with S.O.A.Ring Eagle Cards, S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificates and Regal Eagle Mindset Awards. Parents and guardians also note that each team is also recognizing students in various ways throughout the year as well. Moving forward at the end of each cycle we will be sharing the names of the S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificate Winners and the Regal Eagle Mindset Winners.

S.O.A.Ring to Success Certificates

· Showing Leadership - A student who is taking risks (socially and/or academically) and challenging the status quo. A student who motivates others to achieve something new and better.

· Embracing Opportunity - A student who is open-minded, embraces change, adapts to new circumstances, situations and people. These students lean into new opportunities that are offered to them.

· Excellence in Academic Achievement - This student strives to be the best they can be and gives 100% in all academic areas. This student does not give up despite academic challenges they may face.

· Demonstrating Resiliency - A student who shows the ability to bounce back from adversities, difficulties, struggles or hardships. They show self-awareness, mindfulness, self-care, positive relationships and purpose.

Team Winners:

6A

Jacob Marston

Rishika Addanki

Arelih Rodriguez

Mia Frederick

Charles Nablo

Ayaan Chudary

Matthew Penaranda

Welisson Pereira Da Silva

6B

Kinsley Barrera

Jose Robles Rojas

Annalise Cortez

Chidubem Chukwuocha

Kemarli Grant

Asanaat Rahmati

Makenzie Nunez

7A

There awards ceremony will be on 10-23-24

7B

Jaiheime Meddar

Gianna Soto

Lakshan Dharanimala

Eriannah Fletcher

Justin McLaurin

Sarah Johnson

Madison Alvarez

David Zaibak

8A

Demetrius Mack

Aniyah Spence Vaught

Lee Cedeno

Aditya Mahajan

Ethan Torres Carrion

Ese Rockson

Zachariah Whynot

Prince Virgo

8B

Journey Forrest

Matias Chilan Sanchez

Andrea Rivera

Gianna Hall

Bright Mortty

Antonia Seals

Jazzlyn Wright

Nayshawn Ruff

Regal Eagle Mindset Award -

· This is completed at the end of every Mindset Cycle

· One student from each team school wide is randomly selected from the approaching mindset category and the model/exemplary mindset category –

· From those 12 students nominated; 2 are selected for prizes - 1 prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card for the approaching mindset category and 1 prize is a big ticket item for the model/exemplary mindset category

· Certificates are given to all 12 nominees

· Student nominees then nominate a staff member to receive an award as well

S.O.A.Ring Eagle Card

· This is completed every Mindset Cycle based on the students' mindset scores.

· Each teams make their own Soaring Eagle

· Students earn an Soaring Eagle Card for being model or above on their mindset report

· Soaring Eagle Cards allow students various privileges throughout the school

Carla Joseph-Trim , x3153

7th Grade Counselor

Email: ctrim@crec.org

Leigh Skal, x 3160

7th Grade Social Worker

Email: lskal@crec.org

Marvin Williams , x3152

8h Grade Counselor

Email: mawilliams@crec.org

Miguel Falcon, x3156

6th Grade Social Worker

Email:mfalcon@crec.org

Joey Braiewa, x3154

6th Grade Counselor

Email: jbraiewa@crec.org

Jocelynn Nelson, x3155

8th Grade Social Worker

Email: jtnelson@crec.org

Nitza Rivera, x3150 (bi-lingual)

Administrative Assistant

Email: nrivera@crec.org

Tiphany Reid x3111

treid@crec.org

Joplin Labissiere x3111

jlabissiere@crec.org

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WHEELER VACCINATION CLINIC

Academy of Computer Science and Engineering

337 East River Drive

East Hartford, CT 06108

(860) 290-5320

Fax# (860)-291-3159 (860)-290-5330

COMP-SCI MESSAGES

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CREC’s Statement of Diversity and Inclusion

“Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) is an intentionally diverse social justice organization whose members work to acknowledge, respect, and empathize with people of all different identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, and religion. In accordance with CREC’s mission of equity, excellence, and success for all through high-quality educational services, our staff and students commit to participate in and support ongoing equity and inclusion programming through curricular and co-curricular offerings, professional learning, and local and national partnerships. Moreover, CREC staff and students strive to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of systematic oppression—ranging from implicit biases to micro aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices and traditions—that benefit privileged groups. While at CREC, staff and students commit to affirm and honor the lived experiences of others, to willingly challenge inherited beliefs and ideologies, and consequently learn, grow, and serve.”

BELL SCHEDULE FOR SY 2024-25

Students’ bell times is as follows: 7:20am -1:55pm (Full Day) and 7:20am – 10:45am (Half Day)

Picking up your child early

When picking up a student early from school, a note is required and should be given to the front desk Security Guard.

Parents/Guardians are to provide ID for verification when signing out any student. Anyone other than the parent/guardian

Who is asked to pick up a student must have the parent’s written permission; that individual is required to be in our

Emergency contact or be named in the note provided by parent—and will also need an ID.

Address Change Reporting

Help us keep our records current by reporting any changes to your child’s demographic information. Please complete the Address Change Form and bring in the necessary information to complete this process. Complete and return to Mrs. Rivera

In Guidance with any changes to your address and/or phone number. By doing this you will assist in jump starting your child’s bus stop change needs.

Request to Board a Different Bus

Click on the following BUSING PROTOCOL for more information. Please call the school 860-290-5320 with any questions.

TRANSPORTATION Information

RSCO Transportation Inclement Weather Letter

RSCO Transportation Emergency Closing Information CLICK HERE

Click on the following link for texting information, both in English and Spanish, about busing during inclement weather.

2024-2025 Transportation Reimbursement

Transportation Reimbursement is allotted for Families who reside outside of the CREC Transportation District & do not utilize CREC transportation in any way. Both criteria must be met to receive mileage reimbursement.

Lost & Found

Bins can be found in the 1st and 3rd floor offices, guidance and in the gymnasium. Bins are emptied the last Friday of the month.

Student lunch accounts

During SY 2024-25, through the Community Eligibility Commission (CEP), ALL students attending Comp-Sci will receive free meals.

**You will also need your child’s lunch identification number. If you need help locating your child’s number, please contact us.

FERPA affords parents and students who are 18 years of age or older ("eligible students") certain rights with respect to educational records.

Schools are asked to download and review the notices and Directory Information Word documents below, populate the required school-specific fields then message the notice and form home to families as an electronic PDF or paper copy in English and Spanish by Friday, October 11, 2024. Please reach out with any questions about these document formats.

It is a federal requirement to send this information to families annually.

Parents should return completed forms to schools only if they request that the school obtain prior written consent before any "Directory Information" is disclosed or released about their child. (These forms are also on our website, here.)

· CREC FERPA Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy

· CREC FERPA Annual Notice of Student Education Record Privacy - Spanish

· CREC FERPA Annual Notice for Disclosure of School Directory Information

· CREC FERPA Annual Notice for Disclosure of School Directory Information – Spanish

Schools are then responsible for tracking opt-out designations by following the instructions below.

1. Ensure staff are aware of any returned forms and any necessary next steps regarding parent notification

2. Store returned forms in student files

3. Indicate the parent/guardian request for prior written notification (returned forms) in PowerSchool by changing the student's FERPA Block field from "N" to "Y" on the student demographics page.

All FERPA information can also be accessed from the page in CORI, "ADMIN FORMS" under Administrators on the Magnet Department page. Please contact Meredith Oliveira at moliveira@crec.org with questions.