Cougar Tales 10/7/2024
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Smithsonian: National Museum of the American Latino
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"Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. While we celebrate Hispanic and Latino communities beyond this month, from September 15 to October 15 we give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the United States, including important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods, and much more.
Hispanic Heritage Month provides an additional opportunity to explore the incredible impact Latinas and Latinos have had on the United States for generations. The Latino presence in America spans centuries, predating Spain’s colonization of what is now part of the United States, and they have been an integral part of shaping our nation since the Revolutionary War. Through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Treaty of Paris that followed the Mexican-American and Spanish-American wars, the United States gained territories in the Southwest and Puerto Rico. This incorporated the people of this area into the United States and further expanded the presence of Hispanic Americans.
Today, the Latino population in the United States today is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This makes up 18.9% of the total population and is the largest racial or ethnic group. Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants, and much more."
Students are issued a Chromebook for class instruction and to complete assignments. Some teachers will have more or less assignments that will require the Chromebook. Students will need access to their Chromebook daily to request restroom basses and monitor their assignments/grades.
The student should AVOID distractions such as; game play during class time. Teachers, Administrators and District leaders can track student Chromebook activity and can set restrictions on their usage.
Parent contact and fines will be applied for destruction or failure to take care of their device.
Student Responsibilities:
1. Go to 8th Period class during arrival (8:05-8:20) to get Chromebook from the charging cart.
*Be sure to get to 1st period on time with your chromebook.
2. Keep the Chromebook in sleeve when you are not using it.
3. Take the Chromebook to EVERY class.
4. Keep the Chromebook in good condition.
5. ONLY use your chromebook. Friends should ONLY use their own.
6. Plug the Chromebook in the cart in the assigned number slot before leaving the classroom.
Repeat the next day...
Student Overnight Check Out:
Students that need to take their Chromebook home to complete assignments, they must sign it out with their 8th period teacher.
They are expected to bring it back the next day charged and ready for class usage.
*It should be used for school related work at home.
