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"Girls on the Run!" Week of 10/28-11/1- Ms. Rivera 

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"Girls on the Run!" Week of 10/28-11/1- Ms. Rivera 

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Welcoming November with a 1.5 mile walk while capturing and enjoying natures views.

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At Cooking Exploration we take the simple, humble grilled cheese sandwich and elevate it to gourmet status! Students discovered the art of perfecting crisp, golden bread overflowing with melted cheese. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this club will help you master techniques and flavor pairings that transform comfort food into culinary art. Come hungry and leave inspired!

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We learned a new game: Mancala. And had a great time playing UNO, and Ping Pong. We also went outside to play Pickle Ball.

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¿Tienes acento cuando hablas inglés? Este video habla sobre cómo no debemos tener pena de tener un acento, cuando estamos hablando inglés. (Do you have an accent when you speak English? This video talks about how we shouldn’t feel embarrassed if Native spanish speakers have an accent when we are speaking English.)

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6ffvSWNnCq/?igsh=YjNlNjdyYWRyaHJi

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Students are working on developing their fitness goals and deciding what kind of program to follow in order to achieve those goals. Students will work in cycles in order to assess their progress over the course of the school year.

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WELCOME TO THE DIVERSITY & KNOWLEDGE PROGRAM!!.

This program is made to educate, and include people from different backgrounds in our school district. We welcome students to be part of our club and learn about the United States, Latin América and other countries around the world. We eat snacks such as pop corn, peanut butter sandwiches and share about our cultures to get to know each other. We play different games like jump rope, Uno, Simon says, twister and much more.

(Pictures coming soon)

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WELCOME TO THE GIRLS ROUND TABLE CLUB!!!!

We welcome all girls to be part of this wonderful club. In this program we will learn about different types of woman around the world and their lifestyles. We have learned about feminism and how to be proud of being a woman. We discuss our views and give our critical thinking about different women social customs in a round table. We eat snacks, watch videos, play games, color and draw and more.

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Building our Stamina in preparation for the big day! 

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/4-11/8/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/4-11/8/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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November continues to amaze us with beautiful weather! So much to be thankful for on this walk. Our ability to be healthy and enjoy our bodies moving, beautiful fall weather and a furry new friend! We even had a friendly race! Girls are setting healthy movement goals as we await our thankful feast in a few weeks!

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Beautiful Me! Week of 10/28-11/1/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Beautiful Me! Week of 10/28-11/1/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Girls dove into the "Beautiful Me" curriculum. We started off with introductions using adjectives to describe an insecurity we have. We talk through the uncomfortableness of the insecurity and how the work we will be doing will build our confidence; when these insecurities are brought up by others. We then did the opposite and re-introduced ourselves with a characteristic about ourselves we are most proud of! We then shared what we noticed changed in our body language and conversation when sharing traits we love about ourselves. The group agreed building stronger relationships with other females to be a challenge, ignoring these challenges was the most popular solution. However, through the work of the program we will learn to grow and teach other females how to work through those relationship barriers.

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Beautiful Me is the flagship program offered by Self-Esteem Rising. This free self-esteem curriculum is offered to females of all ages in schools and organizations that meet the criteria.

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Beautiful Me is the flagship program offered by Self-Esteem Rising. This free self-esteem curriculum is offered to females of all ages in schools and organizations that meet the criteria.

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Complement Box - we began our work with "filling our cups and the cups of others!" Shinning light to others verses dimming each others light to be able to shine! We all notice the smiles beaming when we shared the compliments we received. Some became overwhelmed with feelings of humbleness that these qualities were noticed! Please feel free to stop by Tuesday's in room 15 to leave a compliment for the group of Ladies on this journey of self awareness, care and respect for one another and most importantly themselves!

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Frame showing the partially eclipsed sun, April 8th, 2024 from the track, AMHS. 

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Leaders of Tomorrow, Astronomy with Mr. Madigan, November 19, 2024

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Leaders of Tomorrow, Astronomy with Mr. Madigan, November 19, 2024

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At this weeks meeting of the LOT Astronomy program we discussed the 4 cardinal points (directions), how to navigate using the sun and stars, how to find "true north" using the stars, how to read a clock and the phases of the moon. This last topic served as review for those students studying Earth Science. The phases of the moon was the topic just discussed in the ES Astronomy unit. 2 students and a guest were in attendance.

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During our time together we learned how to properly take care of our own hair and learned the differences between women from the United States and women from Latin America. We had our nails painted and we styled our hairs into braids. Additionally, we played Trivia to see how girly we are, the blindfold game, and we decorated our posters in the hallway.

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During this week we learned about the origin about Thanksgiving and in a round table each of us gave thanks for the life that we have and the experiences that we shared together. We also learned how to play Dominoes, we jumped rope and played catch outside of the school, played Bean Boozled, played would you rather, and we also learned how to play different children games from Africa.

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/11-11/15/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/11-11/15/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Decided on memorizing our fitness journey for the 24-25 school year. Brainstormed what that would look like. It did become a little intimidating as the girls felt exercise and meal plans translates to dieting. Identified barriers being consistency, time and stamina.

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We reflected on how we spend our time. How do we take care of ourselves in comparison to how we take care of others. Identified non physical beautiful traits. Powerful trait identified "emotional intelligence" followed by a discussion of how lack of this ability becomes dangerous.

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/19 - 11/22/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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Girls on the Run! Week of 11/19 - 11/22/24 - Ms. Rivera 

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S.M.A.R.T Goals for Fitness

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Set Goals, Train with Purpose

In today's new video, Barbell Logic Coach, Brooke Haubenstricker shares her strategies for encouraging clients to align SMART goals with their training.

Why Set Goals?

"Whenever I start coaching a new client, I ask them what their goals are. More often than not, the only thing they say is, 'I want to get stronger.' But that goal isn't good enough. Not because being stronger isn't something that we should strive towards, but because it doesn't establish a clear direction for our training.

Goals drive our training and separate us from the exercisers because they give our physical activity a purpose. Having a weak goal is better than having no goal, but there is a way to create goals to optimize their usefulness in your training. The most effective goals are SMART goals - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely.

SMART Goals - Specific

Specific goals lay the foundation for all other goal details. It answers the question of what you're trying to accomplish, so you can then map out how to get there.

As an example, let's analyze, "I want to get stronger." Stronger... what? Stronger glutes? A heavier deadlift? Do you just want to be able to stand up out of a chair without using your arms? In other words... What is it you want to be able to do?

SMART Goals - Measurable

Having some unit of measurement for your goal allows you to track your progress. It's more difficult to work towards something when you don't know how far away you are or if anything you're doing is actually helping you move closer to your goal.

Ideally, goals should be quantitative, meaning they are measured numerically, because they are the easiest to track. Examples would be a 200lb press or going down to 25% body fat.

Progress is trickier to calculate for qualitative goals because they tend to be measured as success or failure. For example, if you want to make it onto a sports team, you either made it or you didn't. In these situations, it's best to set up mini-goals that will support the achievement of the main goal, and these should be quantitative more often than not. If typical players on this team have a 300lb squat, make that a goal. If they tend to weigh a certain amount, make that another goal. Progress becomes trackable through the completion of these mini-goals, which makes the lifter feel as though they're making headway and it keeps their focus on things that are within their control.

SMART Goals - Attainable

Your goals must have the possibility of being completed in general. That means it's something that some human living right now would be able to complete.

For instance, no one can become an Olympic presser right now because that event was taken out of the Olympics almost 50 years ago.

SMART Goals - Realistic

YOU must be capable of achieving your goals. Be honest with yourself. Consider your current and future capabilities and obstacles.

I like my lifters to dream big, so one way I can get around goals that might be realistic but are definitely far-off is to create smaller ones to work towards along the way. A lifter may be able to work up to a 250lb power clean one day, but until then we'll work toward goals of 175lbs, 200lbs, and 225lbs.

SMART Goals - Timely

This gives an "expiration date" to your goal completion. Having a timeline introduces some accountability by making it more difficult to put off work and it can encourage a lifter to push themselves harder in their training.

I split up goals into two categories: Short-term and long-term goals. For weightlifting, short-term goals are typically completed within one calendar year. As such, they are completed updated more frequently. Long-term goals (sometimes called "lifetime goals") can be completed within the next few years or few decades. You don't have to set hard dates for goal completion though; do what works best for you.

Goals are not set-in-stone. They can be modified, replaced, stretched out, or thrown out entirely. If you're setting goals for yourself and have complete autonomy over them, be careful with making too many updates. Goals lose their value if they're constantly changing, you could lose motivation if you're not completing goals, and training can become ineffective if your direction changes too frequently. If you need help setting goals, making a training program to reach your goals, or accountability so you actually complete your goals, consider hiring a coach from Barbell Logic Online Coaching today!"

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How to Set SMART Goals for Strength Training | Barbell Logic

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I split up goals into two categories: Short-term and long-term goals. For weightlifting, short-term goals are typically completed within one calendar year. ...

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Beautiful Me and Girls on the Run! 11/25 - 11/29/24 

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Beautiful Me and Girls on the Run! 11/25 - 11/29/24 

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We combined clubs due to the short week. We incorporated our physical and no physical strengths in the fitness room. Girls identified new movements made them feel sore and were not comfortable because they were new. However, working on more familiar machines and exercises did break a sweat! We then finished strength training with an outdoor cardio session. Will check back in on 12/6/24 regarding our S.M.A.R.T Goals and the level of physical activity done during the holiday break.

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What being a Leader resembles in Difficult Circumstances?! 

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Conversation and connection to participants shared strength of emotional intelligence and the teams inability to manage their emotions. Discussed how emotional management better their team as whole leaving football camp. Diving into how even the adults struggle with their own emotional intelligence/management. Other girls made connections of the lacking of characteristics and qualities the boys needed to make their team stronger.

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Get ready to create a restaurant-worthy classic in Cooking Exploration! This week, we're diving into the art of making Chicken Parmesan—crispy breaded chicken topped with melty cheese and rich marinara sauce. You'll learn step-by-step how to achieve that golden crust, perfectly season your sauce, and assemble a dish that looks and tastes like it came straight out of an Italian eatery. Bring your appetite and creativity for this culinary adventure!

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Join the Cooking Exploration Club as we bake a timeless favorite: banana bread! Learn how to transform ripe bananas into a moist, flavorful loaf that's perfect for any occasion. We'll cover mixing techniques, adding tasty twists like nuts or chocolate chips, and tips for achieving that perfect golden crust. Whether you're a baking pro or a beginner, this activity is sure to be a sweet success!

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Students have continued to make progress with their fitness goals by incorporating free weights, barbells, and kettle bells into their lifting routines.

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Cardio is important to achieving fitness goals for a number of students, so they are able to use the elliptical or bike in order to get their cardiovascular work.

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The Diversity and Knowledge Club provides members activities that promote learning, inclusivity, and cultural awareness. These activities are designed to foster an understanding of different perspectives, encourage personal growth, and build a sense of community. Here are some potential activities for the club:

1. Members share traditions, food, and customs from their cultures. This week members share how they celebrated the holidays.

2. Members discuss topics such as music, tv shows like Gabriel Iglesias. This allows members to broaden their knowledge.

3. Members played different games like UNO, Bingo, Trivia, jump rope, do Zumba and catch a ball.

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The Round Table Girls Club is a club dedicated to empowering girls through a variety of activities that help them to foster personal growth, leadership, and creativity. These activities are designed to promote confidence, teamwork, and empowerment.

Members watch videos about character and purpose of life, value, elegance.

Members painted their nails and converse about personal topics like emotions, feelings. They analyzed, they give their own point of view and come out with a solution.

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Language Exploration French Club Updates

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Language Exploration French Club Updates

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Meeting Date: January 9, 2025

We kicked off the year with our first meeting, welcoming new and returning members! New students learned essential French phrases, including greetings, introductions, the alphabet, counting from 0 to 20, and farewells. We enjoyed snacks together but concluded early at 4 PM due to inclement weather.

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Meeting Date: January 16, 2025

Our second meeting featured officer elections. Congratulations to our new officers:

- President: Grace Luis

- Vice President: Stephanie Benitez

- Secretary: Shayne Rose

- Planning Coordinator: Jaelyn Santos

We also initiated a Valentine's project to create thoughtful gifts for family and the school community and enjoyed listening to French music to enhance our cultural experience. We ended early again at 4 PM due to the weather. Please note there will be no meeting next week due to midterm exams. See you in two weeks!

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We kicked off SAT Prep with Method Test Prep this week. 14 students attended the first session and found the tips and practice provided by the teacher extremely helpful.

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Creating sketches of custom characters to use for our first digital drawings in Adobe Illustrator.

Testing out the 3-D printer to see how its working!

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We had our second session of SAT Prep with 9 students present! The students completed unit two of the Methodize test prep work. At the end of session, students completed a practice test. They were excited to see how many questions they were getting right!

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Working on our sketches and transferring them into Adobe Illustrator!! 

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Students are discovering foundational Illustrator drawing and layering tools they can use to turn their hand drawings into vector graphics

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Jade and Margie working on the Unit Three quiz

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We had another successful SAT Prep course with eleven students present. Students continued their work with Unit Three of the test prep program.

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This week we helped each other get prepared for our final exams and regents. We were specifically studying Algebra and Geometry. Members of the club were also helping each other with homework and projects in the second quarter. We also played bingo and danced salsa to keep ourselves in good shape.

We drank hot chocolate with Arepa and cheese. We also played a game called sorry. Our goal was to keep ourselves busy and to grow our friendship.

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During this week the members of the Round Table Girls Club shared our creativity by filling a wall with motivational and inspirational words. We created these in Spanish to spread our positivity in order to brighten everyone's day.

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During the past week the Diversity & Knowledge Club played bingo with newer members. We also discussed our topics and ideas that will help us create our essays and presentations that will be used for the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.

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French Club members had a fantastic time! Their activities included exploring the origins of Saint-Valentin and answering questions in French, making chocolate-covered strawberries, playing games, and collaborating with students pursuing the SEAL of Biliteracy in three languages. They also began planning their projects and gathering materials for their upcoming French and Creole exams.

Joyeuse Saint Valentin!

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Continuing work in Adobe Illustrator, manipulating paths and anchor points to smooth our vector images and prepare for live paint fill. Streamlining our digital art creations by incorporating drawing tablets as well :)

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The students were happy to cover math today in SAT Prep after school. They said the SAT Tutor teaching during 11th grade classes is covering a lot of the Reading/Writing section. Another student reported that she took a PSAT this past weekend and she was excited that a lot of what has been covered in SAT Prep was on the exam.

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French Club & World Language Honor Society Collaboration

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French Club & World Language Honor Society Collaboration

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This week, the French Club collaborated with the World Language Honor Society to create festive masks for the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration. These handmade masks will serve as prizes for the event games. Students demonstrated their creativity, worked diligently, and enjoyed the collaborative process. We look forward to more joint projects in the future!

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This week, our French Club explored the vibrant traditions of Carême (Lent) and Mardi Gras in la Nouvelle-Orléans.

Cultural Discovery: Students learned about the history and significance of Lent and Fat Tuesday.

Language Enrichment: We expanded our vocabulary through themed activities.

Festive Traditions: We explored how New Orleans blends French heritage with American culture.

Culinary Adventure: A class favorite—making and enjoying crêpes!

This hands-on experience deepened our cultural understanding while making language learning fun and interactive!

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As part of our ongoing effort to celebrate cultural diversity, our club organized a fun and engaging series of activities. These included a movie that highlighted the rich cultures and histories of Colombia and Dominican Republic.

We held a friendly jump rope competition, where members participated in various fun challenges.

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As part of our ongoing efforts to celebrate cultural diversity, our club organized a fun and engaging series of activities. These included a movie that highlighted the rich cultures and histories of both Colombia and the Dominican Republic.

We held a friendly jump rope competition, where members participated in various fun challenges.

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Round Table Girls Club/ Diversity and Knowledge

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Round Table Girls Club/ Diversity and Knowledge

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This month, we are proud to celebrate Women's Month. We had a guess who came to to highlight the importance of women's personal care like how to take care their hair and skin.

We have planned to decorate our classroom and hallway to raise awareness and inspire future generations of women to continue breaking barriers.

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Members created more posters designed to spread positive and uplifting messages within our school community.

The goal behind this project was to encourage kindness, positivity, and respect.

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My generous friend Marta Fernandez, a beauty salon owner who recently shared with the club members her knowledge about stylist personal care, decided to make a meaningful difference by donating a beauty treatment to our member.

This thoughtful gesture not only gave the student a chance to enjoy a pampering experience but also helped boost confidence and self-esteem to the rest of the members.

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Finishing and uploading finalized designs to start practicing the Pen Tool function with in Adobe Illustrator.

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The diversity and knowledge club continues to uphold its mission of promoting inclusivity, cultural appreciation and intellectual engagement. Over the past weeks, we have conducted a variety of games, women's month events, music, food, and double dutch jump rope.

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These last weeks, we have had significant activities that have contributed to the growth of the members. Thursday, April 3er, we had two professional guests who presented a topic about the base of relationship and difference between the good ones and the bad ones. We also learned through storytelling about Haiti and El Salvador and why people has to migrate.

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Students using the drawing tablets to re-create original characters in Adobe illustrator.

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The members gathered Friday in room 200 to celebrate the twins, Ariana and Madeline's birthday. We had so much fun, treats and good vibes. We received delicious pupusas and cake donated by their mom. We listened music and played some games.

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Students are utilizing the drawing tablets with Adobe Illustrator to create original digital drawings- next week is on to digital Animation!

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Ms. Castro 4/21 and 4/23

The members have been engaging in team building and recreational activities, including playing football and participating in ball-throwing games. These activities helped their sense of community, cooperation and inclusion.

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Throughout these past few days the Diversity and Knowledge Club have been participating in other older versions of board games. Like parques (a colombian board game), dominos and UNO.

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Our gym members are responsible for keeping track of their awesome workouts and it's my job to make sure that they do. It takes discipline and hard work. One small step to becoming leaders in the gym!! Let's Go!!!

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Leg Day, something we never skip because it is the most important Muscle!

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The Barbell is one of the essential tools that we use in order to strengthen our bodies. A plethora of exercises can be done with this tool and we're lucky to have a few of these!! The work especially fine with Complex movements.

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Ever heard of the saying: "Abs are made in the kitchen"? It's true, if you don't have the proper nutrition, you will not see results. It is important to balance your diet as well as your exercises. You can work harder than anyone but if you're not eating right, you will not see results!!

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Another important element of Let's Get Fit is cardio. If your heart rate is not up, you're not working! the importance of cardio is that with high intensity movements you heart will start pumping blood at a faster rate and the longer you keep the pace the better it is for your overall workout and health! Cardio is very important and always recommend our leaders do cardio in their workouts!

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Another important tool that we use often. The might dumbbell. These instruments makes working out fun. Also we have lots of them in different weight so all can use. These bad boys can allow you to have a complete body work out without having to wait your turn and works well with every body part!

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We spent the class learning about the origins and cultural roots of Rasta Pasta and Jamaican jerk cooking. Together, we prepared a creamy, flavorful pasta with sautéed peppers and seasoned it with traditional Caribbean spices, then cooked jerk chicken to serve on top. We ended the session by plating our dishes and enjoying a delicious, colorful meal inspired by Jamaican cuisine.

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We spent the class exploring the history and cultural significance of empanadas from around the world. Together, prepared a savory filling, and practiced folding and sealing techniques. We ended the session by frying our empanadas and enjoying them as a delicious shared meal.

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We spent the class learning about the history and traditions behind pumpkin pie as a classic dessert. Together, we prepared a spiced pumpkin filling, made or rolled out pie crusts, and assembled our pies for baking. We finished by enjoying our homemade pumpkin pies, celebrating the flavors of the season.

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We spent the class exploring popular dishes from Chinese-American cuisine by making fried wontons, General Tso’s chicken, and lo mein. Together, we prepared wonton fillings and folded them by hand, made a sweet and tangy sauce for the chicken, and cooked noodles with vegetables. We ended the session by sharing and enjoying the delicious meal we created as a group.

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We spent the class exploring the history and cultural significance of empanadas from around the world. Together, we made dough from scratch, prepared a savory filling, and practiced folding and sealing techniques. We ended the session by baking our empanadas and enjoying them as a delicious shared meal.

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We spent the class learning how to make classic smash burgers by shaping, seasoning, and smashing burger patties on a hot griddle. Together, we prepared toppings, melted cheese over the patties, and toasted buns for the perfect assembly. We wrapped up the session by building our burgers and enjoying a delicious, juicy meal.

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We spent the class exploring Greek cuisine by preparing homemade gyros and chicken souvlaki. Together, we marinated and grilled the chicken, assembled gyros with warm pita, and added fresh toppings like tomatoes, onions, and tzatziki sauce. We ended the session by sharing and enjoying the flavorful dishes we created.

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We spent the class preparing pastelón, a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with layers of sweet plantains, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese. Together, we sautéed the filling, sliced and fried the plantains, and carefully layered everything before baking. We finished by enjoying the savory-sweet dish, celebrating the rich flavors of Puerto Rican cuisine.

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Today we are starting to create paintings in Adobe photoshop- getting to know our various brush tools, color sampling and working in depth with layers.

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This week the students worked on Unit 5 in Methodize. One of the students took a practice exam over the weekend and shared with the class how she did and what she found helpful from the test prep sessions.

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The students worked on Unit 6 in Methodize this week. The teacher also demonstrated the use of Desmos, the calculator that is built into the SAT Platform.

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Today the students worked on Unit 7 in Methodize. I noticed that the students had a lot of questions about parallel structure and struggled with the grammar related questions.

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This week the students worked on unit 8 in Methodize. As we get closer to the exam, the students are showing up with more questions of their own based on the practice they have completed. The students want to focus more on the math portion than the ELA portion.

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This week the students completed unit 9 in Methodize. I am impressed by the students who have continued to show up each week and stay for the full session. Students also completed a practice exam during this session.

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This is our second to last session before the exam. Today we are focused on completing unit 10 of Methodize and addressing any specific questions that students have before taking the test.

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This is the last session before the exam. Some of the students were talking about their PSAT Scores and the section where they were hoping to see some improvement. We focused on questions related to those areas the students identified.

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Math Games Around the World   week of April 29.

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Math Games Around the World   week of April 29.

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We spoke about leadership roles, and what it means to be a leader. Leader students spoke about taking active leader roles to keep students involved in games, help them to learn new games and including everyone.

We played with the hula hoops and talked about what makes the hoops return after they're thrown away from a person, and how to turn them to return.

We continued playing pickle ball, ping pong, Catan, among other games.

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Math Games Around the World week of April 29

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Math Games Around the World week of April 29

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Math Games Around the World Week of April 29

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Math Games Around the World Week of April 29

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Math Games Around The World week of May 5,25

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Math Games Around The World week of May 5,25

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We had fun with Dominoes, ping pong , Black Jack , Catan, Pickle Ball and Jenga. It's nice to see the students perseverance to learn and win with problem solving strategies, and a lot of counting. Kids also taught a couple of new kids how to play pickle ball.

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Now that the Girls' were able to identify barriers a game plan was created. In this plan the girls prioritize the main barrier and how to work towards managing their time, building a routine and their stamina. For example, stretching every morning for 10-15 minutes to avoid muscle tightness. Journaling at night to reflect on goals. We did cardio in ten minute intervals. Created a weekly plan to build on cardio routine.

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In Remember the Titans, the football team begins to truly learn to be a team after they develop emotional intelligence—specifically empathy, self-awareness, and respect for one another. This transformation happens gradually, but key steps in their journey include shared struggles and victories, vulnerability, leadership and modeling behavior, and evolving friendships. The evolving of the friends Their evolving friendship becomes symbolic of the team’s growth. The evolution of a hostile team begins to soften as they begin to respect each other's leadership, work ethic, and character. Gerry’s eventual stand against his racist friend Ray shows his loyalty to the team over old biases.

Conversations evolved in the group when members became vulnerable in sharing their roles in their classes; when the classroom becomes disruptive.

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The Power of Journaling for our Mental and Physical Health! 

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Shared journal entries made about our personal self-care rules. Prompting questions:

What rules do you have for your health and safety?

What rules do you have for yourself?

What can you do when reactions to your rules are not positive?

Shared responses with permission:

"Taking breaks, setting boundaries with stressful people or environments, and seeking support when needed."

"Not tolerating disrespect, and treating others kindly."

"Distance when needed. If someone refuses to respect your boundaries, you might need to limit or end contact."

Take away message we can always reconnect with our self-generated rules. We are not perfect and knowing it is okay to make mistakes keeps us connected.

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Self- Awareness means being your own Superhero! What are we aware of?! It speaks to how knowing yourself gives you the power to direct your life with purpose, strength, and integrity. This tied into the movie we were watching with each character becoming self-aware in their purpose in being of the team. Individually learning this the girls were able to identify how this created strength for the team.

I am aware of ......

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When we are self-aware body language counts! Returning from the holiday break and looking forward to a new year! Picking up where we left off on being our own "superheroes!"

We had some fun role playing the following scenarios.

Eyes wide open head tilted to the side hands on your hips

Eyes looking down arms folded across your chest feet shoulder-width apart

Eyes closed head tilted down hands in the pockets

Shoulders up and tight eyes darting around quickly hands open and palms up

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Math Games Around The World 5-12 to 5-16

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Math Games Around The World 5-12 to 5-16

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We are having so much fun playing and getting better at ping pong, Jenga, Catan, Uno, Black Jack and just interacting with each other and learning from each other.

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Exciting news from our Girls Club! The girls have started learning how to knit, and it's been such a fun and rewarding experience. They are picking up new skills, practicing patience, and getting creative with their projects.

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This week at Girls Club, The girls have been putting their hearts into something very special and beautiful. They have been making wonderful Mother's Day cards for their moms! Their creativity bright as they chose colors and wrote sweet messages. They also used AI Suno to create songs to their mothers.

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i am proud to share that the Diversity & Knowledge club participated in the International Fair, and they did an amazing job representing the beautiful cultures of El Salvador and Honduras. They also shared delicious treats, including traditional candies and the ever popular pupusas.

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Celebrating out last LOT session 🥹 wingstop feast for my amazing students!!!

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Celebrating the last LOT session !! Having a WingStop feast with the most amazing people!!!

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Working on our digital painting in Adobe Photoshop using our drawing tablets!

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Discovering more about various blending brushes that help us achieve a oil-painting like effect in your digital art. Students chose either a cityscape or landscape to start recreating using adobe photoshop!

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This week the girls continued knitting. 🧶🧵 It was a fun, calming, and relaxing activity. They also played Monopoly, chatted amongst each other, and they were all giggling and laughing. We celebrated one very special birthday. We accomplished our year goal that was to create an environment of friendship and belonging amongst themselves. Each of them are grateful to have participated in these club activities and are content to have joined the Leaders of Tomorrow Program. 🌹😃😊💕🎂🎉

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This is a poster that was created by some of our club members in the Leaders of Tomorrow Program. This poster was created on the last day of this club to showcase how each of them felt during this whole school year being a part of this club. Although the majority were shy or busy the few that wrote on the poster conveyed most of their honest feelings about this club. 🤭 It was a pleasure to have created this club for my wonderful students! 🤗🥳🎉🎊

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Math Games Around The World week of 5/19

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Math Games Around The World week of 5/19

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We had a couple of visits from Mr. George and Ms. Rodriguez who stayed a while and played ping pong and hoola hoops. We also played chess, started a new puzzle and a new game called Titanic!

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Math Games Around The World week of 5/ 27, 29

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Math Games Around The World week of 5/ 27, 29

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On our last week, we played chess, Catan, cards, checkers and Ping Pong! The students love the variety of the games and they feel more comfortable trying new games.