It is my pleasure to announce that 59 of our students qualified to be formally invited to join the founding group of Renaissance Secondary School's National Honor Society (NHS) chapter. These students received letters inviting them to apply on Tuesday, February 19th.
A list of invitees was posted in the window of the door to the main office of the school. Students must apply if they wish to become induction candidates. Applications receive bonus points if received by March 1st and are due by March 8th at the latest. Application Form Teacher Recommendation Form Membership in NHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a high school student. The society works hard to bring the accomplishments of outstanding students to the attention of parents, teachers, peers, and the community and to inspire students to do amazing things. Chapters across the country strive to give meaning to the Society's goals of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These ideals are the basis for a well-balanced life full of accomplishments and inspiration. They are also in line with RSS's own Habits of Crew expectations. As such, NHS students in our community are supposed to be paragons of our Crew! There are many benefits of being part of the organization. For example, NHS members earn especial distinction during college application processes and have access to special scholarships. In return, NHS members give back. They are expected to follow the ideals of the organization and engage in service projects, tutoring, volunteering, and leadership opportunities in our community. For more information on NHS visit these links: How NHS can benefit schools NHS Membership Infographic NHS Brochure NHS National Constitution RSS NHS ByLaws Congratulations to all invited students! If you are a student that was not invited this year, there is always next year. Work hard to meet qualification criteria. Mr. Jefferson Lima Educator of the Future
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President's day celebrates the accomplishments of past leaders. It is a day that reminds us to reflect on the good and bad our actions can make, especially when we are in positions of great responsibility. It is also a day that reminds me to make good and informed voting decisions because the people we put in power can have a powerful effect in our lives (pun intended).
But while not everyone is remembered by history, we all make an impact in ways we do not even realize. Small actions can have big repercussions. You definitely matter a lot for the history of our own lives. Our lives are our responsibility. But as part a crew, a community, a society, we also have social responsibilities. We affect, in many ways, the lives of those that connect with us. So in this day to remember executive power, use yours to decide to make better decisions. In light of that, I want to share with you, in this day, a reflection on something I believe to be the most powerful way to transcend the self, improve your life, and that of others. It is something integral to my life as a teacher, because I consider this career a work of passion and prosocial behavior. Please take some time to listen to this short podcast audio on the power of Generosity! Mr. Jefferson Lima Educator of the Future We are 6 weeks into the quarter. Wow. How quickly has our journey passed.
It is that time. All teachers will be working this week on sending out special notifications to parents and students. We are eagerly hoping you will look at them as opportunities to start conversations that will help you head in the right direction and make valuable progress in these last 4 weeks of the quarter. Time flies. So take immediate steps. Here are some ideas of things you can do to make sure you do well in these last 4 weeks. Most of these apply to all classes (whether or not you are a Lima student, take a look at them!) Note: I strongly recommend that you keep a planner to keep track of your to-do list and deadlines! Here is a homework calendar you could use or a quarter planner! Here are some hints on how to use a daily planner / to do list to keep track of your work and deadlines Action Steps:
Mr. Jefferson Lima Educator of the Future For even more information see Mr Lima's Progress Report Info message and Important Announcements As we are now mid-quarter and approaching critical final project deadlines, please keep an eye on the detailed pages in Infinite Campus to track progress. If a student misses class, you can provide support by encouraging the student to come to study before school (Every morning at 0800 except for Wednesdays). I am also available most lunches and during X-Blocks with teacher approval. With advance notice I can stay after school as well.
Dates to keep in mind as we move toward the spring break and the end of the quarter: Section 1 (Math 1: Monday and Wednesday mornings): 2/27 Project, 3/8 Final Exam and Portfolio Section 2 (Math 2/3: Tuesdays and Thursdays): 3/1 Project, 3/12 Final Exam and Portfolio Section 3 (Math 2/3: Tuesdays and Thursdays): 3/1 Project, 3/12 Final Exam and Portfolio Section 4 (Math 1: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons): 2/28 Project, 3/8 Final Exam and Portfolio |
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Mindset by Carol Dweck Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell ContributorsStudents and staff will create content in this space, as necessary, to further communicate about the goings on in the high school. Archives
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