teacher. The adminis-trative team at Attucks wants you to be the best that you can be so that our children can be the best that they can be. Please let one of us know if you need more individual attention per-taining to building your repertoire of teaching strategies. WE are here for you.

Be encouraged!

The weather is changing and hopefully so are we. It is time that we move forward in our fight against failure. Hope-fully you are learning new strategies through our PLC’s and that you have allowed for room to grow. Most educa-tors choose this profes-sion for the love of learning. This is a time to reflect on our prac-tices and really look at the barriers for our stu-dents. Remember what

I said about coming up with excuses for stu-dents not learning: For every excuse, there is a reason. Please take a look at the data that you have available at your finger tips—Scrimmages, Bench-marks, SRI scores, teacher-generated tests. These tools should in-form you of your instruc-tion. It should be util-ized as a critical piece of information that as-sesses you as an expert

Nixon’s Nook

Reminders:

Update Word Walls, IPS Online, and Student Work displays.

Encourage students to do their best and create opportunities for them to learn!

November 7—Magnet Fair @ Arsenal Techni-cal HS, 5-7pm

November 7—IPS BOA @ Lucas Oil Stadium, 7pm

Week of November 12—Homecomiing/Spirit Week sponsored by the Sophomore Class.

November 16—All School Field trip to Shortridge for the Leg-acy Pep Rally.

November 21— Legacy Game Day

2pm—MS Girls / Boys Game

6pm Varsity Girls BB

Battle of the Bands

8:30pm—Varsity Boys BB

News - You - Can - Use

Highlights:

PLC—Tuesday in

Triage

Everyone should

be on hallway

supervision.

Now is the time to

make phone calls

home to parents

for behavioral

issues in the

classroom.

Do not forget to

turn in your phone

logs every Friday.

IPS Online should

be updated

monthly if not

weekly.

Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet October 1, 2012 Volume 1, Issue 9

Oct. B-Days

Barbara Sorgius 5

Richard Flis 17

Sharri Lund 22

Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School is a special place. We have a special legacy that is unique to almost any other school. I cannot even count how many times I have been in my office when I have heard people in the hallway talking about finding someone’s picture on the wall. How many times have I heard some-one giddily on the phone explaining how they found someone’s picture or I have seen people laughing excitedly about finding their grandmothers or great-grandmothers or themselves on the wall? The day of the line dance, someone walked up to me and asked about the class of ’73. I told him that it would be toward the gym-

nasium if we had it. He wanted that picture on the wall, needed it to be there. I did not quite understand it before I arrived here, but there is a love and a pride for this place unlike any other. We are the gatekeepers of

a truly special legacy. We

truly have are apart of

something bigger than our-

selves. The question be-

comes what do we do with

this great responsibility?

So many people in this

community want what is

best for this school. They

want this school to be the

best. Still, we are the ones

in the trenches who must

carry out the mission of

providing an excellent edu-

cation to our population of

students. Can we foster in

them the desire to uphold

the tradition of Attucks?

That is definitely a chal-

lenge. Today is a different

time, a different era, a dif-

ferent mindset. One thing

is for certain…we can pre-

pare our students for life

after high school. We can

prepare them to make their

own mark. We must not

rest on the laurels of past

accomplishments. Let’s

commit to helping our stu-

dents create their own leg-

acy. Let’s not be satisfied

with being linked with his-

tory, but let’s be a part of

making it.

for stress? Although almost all yoga classes end in a relaxation pose, classes that empha-size slow, steady move-ment, deep breathing, and gentle stretching are best for stress relief.

Satyananda is a tradi-

tional form of yoga. It fea-tures gentle poses, deep relaxation, and meditation, making it suitable for be-ginners as well as anyone primarily looking for stress reduction.

Hatha yoga is also

reasonably gentle way to relieve stress and is suit-able for beginners. Alter-nately, look for labels like gentle, for stress relief, or for beginners when select-ing a yoga class.

Kopke’s Take Good Care

of You…

Relaxation technique

6: Yoga for stress relief Yoga involves a series of both moving and stationary poses, combined with deep breathing. As well as reducing anxiety and stress, yoga can also im-prove flexibility, strength, balance, and stamina. Practiced regularly, it can also strengthen the relaxa-tion response in your daily life. Since injuries can hap-pen when yoga is prac-ticed incorrectly, it’s best to learn by attending group classes, hiring a private teacher, or at least follow-ing video instructions. What type of yoga is best

Power yoga, with its in-tense poses and focus on fitness, is better suited to those looking for stimula-tion as well as relaxation.

If you’re unsure whether a specific yoga class is ap-propriate for stress relief, call the studio or ask the teacher. There are several teachers in the building that practice yoga. Do you know any? Let me know your thoughts. Have a peaceful week!

White’s Musings

Kopke’s Korner

Page 2 News - You - Can - Use

"You teach

best what you

most need to

learn."

-- Richard

David Bach

Did you know that Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School students have completed over 1000 col-lege credit hours at IUPUI since 2008? All tuition free to the students! CAMMHS students who apply and are selected to take classes at IUPUI receive a scholarship from the uni-versity for 18 credit hours and two Student Learning Community courses. All CAMMHS students taking IUPUI classes are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA, here and on the college campus – failure to meet academic criteria results in academic probation and/or loss of scholarship. Cur-rently, all of our students are on track for success. At the end of the Fall Semes-ter we will have three stu-dents who have each earned between 24 and 30 college credit hours at IU-PUI, with IUPUI GPAs be-tween 3.65 and 3.90. Also, by June 2014, the second Crispus Attucks student will have earned an Asso-ciate of Science degree from IVY Tech State Col-lege. Once again, the two students earned all college coursework at the univer-

sity campus – not at Cris-pus Attucks. However, there are other college classes - taught at Crispus Attucks Medical magnet High School. These courses include: Medical Terminology (IVY Tech State College), dual credit Algebra and Trigo-nometry (credit by exam – Purdue University), and Introduction to Animal Sci-ence (on-line Purdue Uni-versity). We are diligently working with our university partners: Harrison College, IUPUI, IVY Tech State Col-lege, Purdue University, Vincennes University, and others – to improve and increase the number of college level educational experiences available to our students. Examples of this work include; an Ani-mal Science course (on campus – Harrison Col-lege), and Mortuary Sci-ence program (on campus – IVY Tech State College), at no cost to our students. Another way we provide college level experiences for CAMMHS students is through the Advanced Placement (AP) program. We currently authorize and

the College Board has ap-proved teaching six AP courses at Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School and students taking AP exams who receive qualifying scores of three or higher often receive col-lege credit for the class. In Indiana, state law requires public universities to award credit for AP qualifying scores of three or higher. Importantly, we all play an important role in the prepa-ration and success of our students taking AP and/college level classes – a requirement of all CAMMHS students before graduating. Have a great week!

A reminder, recruiting is full

swing so expect and wel-

come shadowing students

in your classrooms.

~ MW ~

Weyand’s “World”

Volume 1, Issue 9

"A teacher

affects

eternity; he

can never tell

where his

influence

stops."

-- Henry

Brooks Adams

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Crispus Attucks

Medical Magnet

As good As we Are; We can

Always get Better!

VISION

All Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet students will achieve

personal and professional success in their learning and be-

come responsible, successful, and productive citizens.

MISSION

Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School embraces

our rich history, introduces students to healthcare pro-

fessions, and provides a rigorous college preparatory

education.

GOALS

Academic success requires both rigorous instruction and a willingness to learn.

All staff will demonstrate and encourage the values of excellence, scholarship, courage, and respect.

All students deserve a safe, caring, and encouraging learning environment.

High expectations prepare student for excellence.

All students can learn and everyone is accountable for their success.

Parents, students, and teachers are ultimately responsi-ble or student achievement both academically and so-cially.

Eye of the

Together

Inspiring

Great

Expectations &

Results!

Borton’s Blog

What is Procrastination?

Procrastination is putting off or avoiding doing something that must be done. It is natural to procrastinate oc-

casionally. However, excessive procrastination can result in guilt feelings about not doing a task when it

should be done. It can also cause anxiety since the task still needs to be done. Further, excessive procrasti-

nation can cause poor performance if the task is completed without sufficient time to do it well. In short, ex-

cessive procrastination can interfere with school and personal success.

Why Do Students Procrastinate?

There are many reasons why students procrastinate. Here are the most common reasons:

Perfectionism. A student's standard of performance may be so high for a task that it does not seem possible

to meet that standard.

Fear of Failure. A student may lack confidence and fear that he/she will be unable to accomplish a task suc-

cessfully.

Confusion. A student may be unsure about how to start a task or how it should be completed.

Task Difficulty. A student may lack the skills and abilities needed to accomplish a task.

Poor Motivation. A student may have little or no interest in completing a task because he/she finds the task

boring or lacking relevance.

Difficulty Concentrating. A student may have too many things around that distract him/her from doing a

task.

Task Unpleasantness. A student may dislike doing what a task requires.

Lack of Priorities. A student may have little or no sense about which tasks are most important to do.

How Do I Know if I Procrastinate Excessively?

You procrastinate excessively if you agree with five or more of the following statements:

I often put off starting a task I find difficult

I often give up on a task as soon as I start to find it difficult.

I often wonder why I should be doing a task.

I often have difficulty getting started on a task.

I often try to do so many tasks at once that I cannot do any of them.

I often put off a task in which I have little or no interest.

I often try to come up with reasons to do something other than a task I have to do.

I often ignore a task when I am not certain about how to start it or complete it.

I often start a task but stop before completing it.

I often find myself thinking that if I ignore a task, it will go away.

I often cannot decide which of a number of tasks I should complete first.

I often find my mind wandering to things other that the task on which I am trying to work.

What Can I Do About Excessive Procrastination?

To Be Continued in the next edition...

Procrastination

News from the Tiger Den

Fall awards night took place on October 25. The following student-athletes received their plaques for winning their fourth varsity award: Ashely Garner – volleyball Allyson Spencer – golf Jon Paxton – soccer Salvador Canelo – soccer The following students were also recognized for being named All-Conference: David Castaneda and Jon Paxton – soccer Julian Green, Isamar Mojica, and Courtney Stewart – cross country Madi Williams – volleyball Madi was also recognized for being named Honorable Mention All-City in volleyball. Other Award Winners: Volleyball – Varsity Middle school MVP – Madi Williams Tierni Talley Robert Jewell – Emma Daviden Tiarra Washington Student-Athlete – Emma Davidsen Taylor Hall Most Improved – Victoria Sedwick Princess Davis Soccer – Varsity Middle school MVP – Jon Paxton Kierson Watts Robert Jewell – Rolando Mendoza Miguel Barbossa Scholar Athlete – Reynaldo Tzintzun Elizabeth Calderon Most Improved – Steven Arango Sonny Korrie

Boys Cross Country Middle School MVP – Julian Green Maria DeLeon Robert Jewell – Jordan Atkinson Lamar Willis Scholar Athlete – Eduardo Chacon Maria DeLeon Most Improved – Jaeland Sloan Afonya Mason

Girls Cross Country MVP – Isamar Mojica Robert Jewell – Isamar Mojica Scholar Athlete – Nashia Smith Most Improved –Courtney Stewart

Varsity Boys Tennis MVP – Javon Walker Robert Jewell – Deon Holder Scholar Athlete – Javon Walker Most Improved – Keith Palmore

Varsity Girls Golf MVP – Cameron Griffin & Allyson Spencer Robert Jewell – Shante Benaman Scholar Athlete – Whitney Jetton Most Improved – Vameisha Williams