Monthly Archives: February 2014

Kindergarten Roundup 2014-15

shutterstock_178938572Do you have a child who is eligible to attend kindergarten in the fall? If your child turns age 5 by October 1, 2014, please plan to attend kindergarten registration. If you are not sure which elementary to go to, call any elementary building at the number listed below or the administration building at 591-3206.

Dillon Elementary — 1197 Schumacher Ave — 591-3590

Dye Elementary — 1174 Graham Road — 591-3229

Randels Elementary — 6022 Brobeck St — 591-3250

Rankin Elementary — 3459 Mundy Ave — 591-4605

Kindergarten Registration: March 17-21, 2014

Monday, March 17 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18 — 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 20 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Friday, March 21 — 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Registration Information Needed:

  • Proof of residency (mortgage/property tax documentation/lease with two recent pieces of important mail such as: utility bill, insurance document, bank statement, etc.)
  • Certified birth certificate
  • Up-to-date immunization record
  • Social Security number
  • Custody restrictions (if applicable)
  • Hearing and vision screening (if already done)

Click here to download the registration flyer.

Black History Celebration

Black History Celebration put on by YouthQuest at CAMS!

CAHS Spelling Bee

9th
1st Hamza Jafari
2nd Franchesska Moore
3rd Olivia Van Duyne

10th
1st Sterling Hatter

11th
1st Jodie Arnold
2nd Kalizjah Garvins

12th
1st Frederick Van Duyne
2nd Rico Phillips
3rd Chris Crowder
4th Gonzales Stennis

The first and second place winners will go on to compete at the Genesee County Spelling Bee in March. Good luck spellers!

CAMS 3rd Marking Period Honor Roll

Below is a list of all the CAMS Honor Roll Students.

6th Grade Honor Roll – High Honors
3.8 – 4.0
*=4.0 GPA

Aaron, Jessiana K. Ashburn, Da’Miya D. Baker, Luke W.* Beavers, Alexandria N.* Betancourt, Alexxis L. Blasdell, Elliana V.
Bradley, Victoria P. Bradley, Zackary T. Branch, Mariah M.* Branscomb, Zackary J.* Bridgett, Jordan A. Brown, Ashley D.
Bryant, Me’Aira M. Carroll, Emily N. Carter, Jack R.* Clark, Areyanna L.* Counts, Aniya A.* Daly, Brooklyn R.
Dennis, Chandler J. Fletcher, Dustin A. Frank, Elizabeth J. Garrison, Alivia M.* Godard, Shaniya L. Gramse, Lawrence L. Jr
Green, Alex B. Groves, Marcus J.* Hahn, Edward J. Harris, Alexis R.* Hitchcock, Michaela L. Holbrook, Mikaiah P.
Hynan, Elizabeth A.* Johnson, Cody X. Jones, Nicole A.* Keys, Jasmine A.* Koegel, Cameron D.* Kumar, Brijesh*
Langston Fielder, Senia R.* MacDermaid, Nicole E.* Maguffee, Keegan D. Markee, Jordan C. Masi, Taron M.* Mathis, David J.
McBride, Joselyn E. McNair, Makyrah C. Messer, Morgan E. Morrell, Aireahna F. Myott, Chance A. Palmer, Deanna R.*
Parker, Marques M. Pompey, Ronnie Jr Quinn, Jehne’ S. Routt, Matthew G.* Sedrick, Caitlin Simpson, Montrel D. II
Spreng, Michael D. Stewart, Geonna A. Todd, Alicia A. Travis, Madison J.* Vines, Tamia V. Weston, Terrell D. Jr
White, Kyle J. Wickham, Ian H. Williams, Ahmad M. Willis, Amarhi J.

6th Grade Honor Roll – Honors
3.5 – 3.799

Ashford-Thomas, DeQuairea M. Atou, Nella Bacon, Haley N. Blond, Imari S. Boyd, Mon’yae K.
Brassaw, Logan M. Brown, Caleb J. Brown, Savannah M. Chaney, Nkya D. Chapman, Kodee M.
Collick, Savannah N. Evans, JaiRenee L. Foster, Shayla M. Grimsley, Kyah N. Hodge, Caleb W.
Horton, Dylon A. Ingram, Jerianne M. Isaacson, Tessa R. Jefferies, Tanya A. Jenkins, Sunai M.
Johnson, Charles P. Jr Johnson, Pierce A. King, Chenelle M. Kirby, Bridgitte N. Kusza, Jacob M.
Leverette, Aaviyon J. Long, Myra R. Martin, Jordan A. Matteson, Jada A. Miller, Mattison M.
Mitchell, Kennedy K. Palmer, Chase L. Pangerl, Grace L. Ragland, Aliyah J. Robbins, Artavia N.
Roe, Victoria J. Scobey, Riley E.

 6th Grade Honor Roll- With Honors
3.0 – 3.499

Avery, Gabriel K. Ballard, Barbara C. Bird, Dominick D. Brown-Banks, Kanina T. Cooper, Serenity R.
Cunningham, Jajuan L. Jr Daly, Bryce C. Durbin, Kodey A. Edmonds, Dre’Sean A. Flick, Sabrina K.
Flourney, Taliyah L. Fryer, Kailee E. Gagnon, Ian W. Garner, Ronia J. Gerace, Donovan C.
Hall, Cladonta C. Hardy, Angelina L. Hartwell-Wilson, Micah M. Holbrook, Mikayla R. Hopson, Aarika L.
Isom, Jakhi D. Jackson, Joshua I. Johnson, Anaiya J. Leslie, Khamill N. Luckett, Allana A.
Marchlowski, Dominic L. McDonald, Mya A. Merriwether, Allana C. Miller, Dori’asia D. Mills, Jada I.
Olson, Tyler C. Osborn, Alicia M. Pruett, Kayla L. Quinn, Cheva’ L. Jr Ruffin, Laron O.
Smith, D’Shawnti S. Stallings, Jakia J. Varner-Payton, Cassandra Y. Ward, Seth A. Watson, Shamar L.
Weaver, Jerold R. Wilson, Keyashia D. Wilson, Michael J.  Wood, Austin A.

7th Grade Honor Roll – High Honors
3.8 – 4.0
*=4.0 GPA

Auston, Audra C. Bachmeier, Jordan D.* Bowie, Kelly M. Boyd, Niah C. Brantley, Rayven F. Bridgett, Brittani L.
Combs, Alanna A. Dittenber, Joseph P.* Drew, Cara L.* Earl, Ashlee K. Ebert, Isaiah Q.* Fisher, Alayna R.
Fletcher, Falon R.* Franklin, Karimah A. Ghannoum, Batoul* Ghoseyni, Khalil R.* Gleason, Garrett M. Hall, Mikaya K.*
Hinton, Rafeal D. Huffman, Destiny R. Ingram, Zarria G.* Jerome, Sean H.* Johnson, Shamya L.* Karbowski, John T.*
Kile, Shelby D. King, Karyn S.* King, Terae M. Jr Lang, Asil L. Lewis, Deesmond M. Jr* McGuire, Andrew P. II
Olivier, Jada L.* Palmateer, Brooklyn F. Parker, Micah L. II Redmond, Ania M.* Smith, Autumn N. Talarico, Vanessa A.
Thurston, Hannah L. Torres, Trinitee Z. Welsh, Janiya T.* Williams, Andre M. Yager, Joshua W.  Young, Eli A.

7th Grade Honor Roll – Honors
3.5 – 3.799

Adams-Spillers, Jeremiah M. Albright, Aniyah M. Arnold, Jamie E. Barker, Abigail E. Blake, Bobby L. Blount, Jakobe’ E.
Boyd, Brendan M. Bradshaw, India R. Brandon, Dane E. Brown, Antonio D. Jr Burton, Nykia D. Caldwell, Jasia R.
Carter, Aaron R. Corbitt, Gavin L. Doty, Molly D. Finney, Britnee T. Fisher, Amaya J. Forbes, Fallon S.
Foster, MeMe S. Ghoseyni, Sameya M. Gillard, Kierra I. Glaser, John R. Hamilton, Alicia I. Hamlett, Daslynn M.
Harmon, Aniya J. Hill, Wallace V Hobson, Jiyana Y. Holder, Joshua J. House, Harold D. III Howard, Stephon M.
Hughes, Kevin W. Jr Johnson, Destiny D. Landon, Tanner B. Leach, Rayanne A. Lester, Destinee C. McCann, Quintin L.
Milow, Alana R. Newsom, Derek L. Noakes, Torri X. Oaks, Joseph V. Osborn, Stephanie M. Palmer, Myracle C.
Pincomb, Evans G. Powell, Myckal D. Rowsey, Arlana M. Shann, Kloelyn R. Silva, Juan R. Smith, Clayton M.
Strong, Trenton R. Watson, Joslyn I. Wilson, Montrelle M. Jr

 7th Grade Honor Roll- With Honors
3.0 – 3.499

Amaya, Gabriella G. Baker, Adam J. Banks, Kenneth C. Barber, Devin A. Barron, Trent A. Barry, Cedric C. Jr
Bauswell-Osborn, Quaira H. Bell, Cieara D. Berry, Tyson R. Bonner, Precious K. Boyd, Olivia N. Bradley, Kyle W.
Butler, Antoine L. Jr Caballero, Chardonnay C. Cain, Kaylee M. Carter, Justin L. Chin-Kee-fatt, Joseph Jr Crawford, Jada C.
Croskey, Morgan L. Dang, Kenny V. Dixon, Payton M. Dotson, Taya L. Elbert, Ronnie G. III Fadel, Ahmed T.
Fischer, Shawntera O. Fletcher, Michael J. Gates, Christopher J. Jr Gatica, Santos Q. Harrison, Areyana D. Harris-Salaam, Katai A.
Hawthorne, Amari L. Henderson, Myron D. Jr Herd, Destiny T. Hill, Isaiah J. Jefferson, Maya C. Johnson, India R.
Jones, Tamiria Y. Lawson, Autumn L. Lenoir, Anjewel N. Lester, Diamond J. Lewis, James E. Jr Lindley, D’wan L. II
Loomis, Sarah H. Martin-Nagy, Logan R. Mathews, Caleb J. Merriwether, Kieana L. Miller, Ashya E. Morris, J’Vonte T.
Morrison, Cameron A. Moye, Taleah J. Nichols, Keely A. Noakes, Da’Sharia T. Ochodnicky, Ezekiel C. Phillips, Karissa A.
Porter, Jacob L. Reece, Brian A. II Russell, Roddirika J. Sam-Farmer, Veronica A. Smith, Amoz L. Smith, Arianna A.
Smith, Colin M. Smith, Tyne E. Stone, Noelle L. Taylor, Tommy L. III Terrell, Juan C. Thorn, Jaden D.
Todd, Andrew J. Tryon-Mueller, Hannah L. Tunstall, Jayson R. Velez, Madalena P. Vincent, Kazaria M. Wallace, Jazzlyn L.
Watson, Aaron P. Watson, DeQuan L. Wells, Alawnah R. Wells, Zachary L. Weston, Charneice F. Whalen, Cody S.
White, Tyler R. Whiteside, Demieko J. Williams, Aarynn B. Wingard, Makiyah M. Young, Zachary W.

8th Grade Honor Roll – High Honors
3.8 – 4.0
*=4.0 GPA

Adams, Genora T. Arrowood, Sarah A. Bell, Karla K.* Black, Jada M.* Boulden, Alexandria P. Bowers, Alyla J.*
Boyd, Chante’ J.* Brown, Nija C. Brown, Sydney J. Burgess, Hannah G. Carpenter, Cameryn J. Carroll, Maxwell J.
Conner, Makai A. Cook, Natalie E.* Dang, Evangelina B. Darnell, Samantha J. Fogarsi, Ciera J. Johnson, LaTisha L.
King, Danielle S.* Kinslow, Makayla G. Kiras, Tabitha A. Koegel, Carson J.* Kuczera, Rachel S. Lewis, Ja’kavien K.
Locke, Jacob R. Maguffee, Shaelyn R.* McClellan, Michael A. Jr McDaniels, Makayla L. McGilvery, Kate L. Moore, Macie L.
Payton, Mikasha Rousseau, Griffin M. Sherrer, Morgan M.* Shippy, Chance C. Speaks, Katie L. Thomas, Alyssa S.
Thompson, Variya A. Tipton-Thomas, Mizahnyi T. Yost, Jacob J.* Young, Brittany H. Young, Marianna M.

8th Grade Honor Roll – Honors
3.5 – 3.799

Anderson, A’Naia J. Bavier, Ethan Q. Becoats, Justin B. Brown, Ashton L. Brown, Chante’ E.
Byrd, Makhia N. Cabell, Nya L. Carter, Jontae’ S. Cleaves, Ali R. II Collins, Arron M.
Cooper, Malaysha M. Cunningham, Mackenzie N. Davis, Raigan M. Douglas, Deo’shanique N. Ebarb, Christina A.
Elbert, Nia S. Fare, Alexis M. Ford, Maya S. Freeney, Christian A. Fryer, Ta’mya K.
Grignani, Raeann M. Hillaker, Hailey R. Johnson, Isiah W. Johnson, Joy T. Kavula, Amber L.
Matusik, Chase N. McAfee, Logan C. McDaniel, Kemari D. Mitchell, Anita L. Monreal, Randy W. Jr
Morgan, Alexis N. Parker, Mariah M. Payton, Mikasha D. Pelky, Ariel M. Powell, Malachi D.
Primm, Casundra J.  Reed-Gonzalez, Zophieia L.  Rodgers, Brynna C.   Stephens, Andrew N.  Thompson, Naseem H.

 8th Grade Honor Roll- With Honors
3.0 – 3.499

Avery, Timothy L. II Banks Hearst, Arriyana E. Birdsong, Marcus A. Jr Blackburn, Tyler J. Bowie, Kaitlyn M. Brewer, Zachary R. Brooks, Marshall C.
Brooks, Mykala I. Brophy, Tyler P. Brown, Kerria R. Combs, Dotwan J. Jr Demps, Kiya M. Dennis, Brandon J. Doby, Tyarika L.
Dyke, Curtis M. Earley, Nakiya J. Fairbrother, Alexandra R. Grant, Donald E. II Gray, Brittany R. Greer, Ashley J. Gross, Erin N.
Gurley, Dwayne K. IV Hall, Charles T. III Hardy, James B. Jr Heaton, Connor W. Holder, Jamison A. Houston, Jamarreyon L. Hubbard, Tyler S.
Jacobs, Alexis K. Johnson, Ayanna D. Johnson, Jacobi L. Jones, Tegwen J. Kunkle, William E. Lafeldt, Mitchel R. Lara, Sierra S.
Lawson, William B. Locke, Jasmine M. Lynn, Dalton M. Mack, Niles E. Markee, Jasmyn M. Mayes, Kiara S. McBride, Mya E.
McFadden, Shaunya S. McIntosh, Kelsey R. Messer, Darian M. Nichols, Jaylyn M. Osborn, Shayne A. Phinisee, Latece M. Polzin, Christopher D.
Powell, Shamonica J. Regimbal, Moira A. Saenz Y Morales, Maliyah A. Sanders, China N. Scott, Crystal N. Shipley, Quinton A. Shipman, Ashley T.
Smith, Briaja B. Smith, Joshua W. Spicer, Jaki M. Thomas, Adam T. Thomas, Pria K. Turgeon, Gary L. II VanKuren, DeLaney N.
White, Jacob D. Williams, Nataevion W. Wilson, Alazia K. Wilson, Xavier T. Woolard, Nicole R. Yearby, Kya N.

Around the World Night!

Thursday, February 20, 2014 the Learning Community Head Start Program had Around the World Night.  It was for students 3 to 5 years of age that attend The Learning community.  Here are a few pictures of the art work they created.

MME Testing Week Information

shutterstock_151206914The link at the bottom is information for 11th Graders, should you have any questions.  It might make sense for both Chemistry and English 11 to review the information, particularly the schedule (no late start on Wednesday), what they need to bring, and the “rules” (no phones, no bubbling after a session ends, don’t be late, etc.).  This week, I will be calling 11th grade students down who have not completed their pre-registration.

9th and 10th Graders will need to know:

  • the schedule –> NO school for them on Tuesday 3/4
  • Report to school for 7:20 start on both Wednesday and Thursday (no late start).  Room schedules will be posted and sent out later this week.

12th Graders will need to know: (there are a few 12th grade testers)

  • No school on 3/4
  • Report to school at 10:45 Wednesday 3/5 (lunch will be attached to 1st hour) Hours 1-3 run
  • Report to school at 10:45 Thursday 3/6 (lunch will be attached to 4th hour as usual) Hours 4-6 run
  • Buses will run for 12th graders approximately 3-1/2 hours later than a normal day (so if their bus normally comes at 6:30 – it should come around 10 – they should talk to their driver).

Click here to download the MME Student Information powerpoint.

Michigan Child Protection Registry Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Michigan Child Protection Registry?
The Michigan Child Protection Registry was created by the Michigan State Legislature in 2004 as a do-not-contact service for Michigan families. The Michigan Child Protection Registry is a free, state administered program that allows Michigan’s families to protect their households from adult-oriented messages.

2. What addresses are eligible for registration?
You can register e-mail addresses, mobile phone numbers (SMS), instant messenger IDs, and fax numbers.

3. What types of adult-oriented messages are my addresses protected from?
Family’s sign up their addresses are protected from messages that advertise pornography, tobacco, illegal drugs, alcohol, and gambling. The newest effort for these types of companies is to text their ads to any cell phone numbers they can find.

4. Does the registry only protect children?
No. The Michigan Child Protection Registry can include:
– Family addresses (both adults and children)
– Addresses in a household where a child is present
– School domains (students and educators)

5. How much does it cost to sign up my addresses?
This is a free program offered to residents by the State of Michigan.

6. How do I sign up my addresses?
Registering your addresses is quick and easy. Go to www.protectmichild.com, click “Protect Your Household Addresses”, and follow the steps to register your household addresses.

7. How can I send my friends information on how to register?
To send your friends, family, co-workers and neighbor’s information on how to register, simply send them a “refer a friend” e-mail after you register, and an automatic message on the Registry will be sent to their inbox.

8. How often do I need to renew the registration of my addresses?
Registrations last for three years with the option to renew at any time. You will receive a notification e-mail reminding you that the three year time period has expired.

9. Are my addresses safe?
Senders of messages are NEVER given registered addresses. Marketers and companies are required to submit their solicitation lists to the state, where all registered addresses are then removed and returned to the sender.

10. What if I receive an adult message after I sign up my addresses?
If you are contacted with a message to a registered address, you should submit the report to the Division of Consumer Protection. The process is easy and allows you to help the state investigate those companies who are not complying with Michigan’s Child Protection Registry Laws.

11. Which state office administrates the Michigan Child Protection Registry?
The Michigan Child Protection Registry is administered by the Michigan Public Service Commission and enforced by the State Attorney General’s Office.

Marketers pay a fee of .007 cents for each address they scrub to the state registry. Funds generated by the program are set aside to fund the Attorney General’s Office in the maintenance and upkeep for the program.

CAMS 7th and 8th Grade Auditions

shutterstock_126327308All call to talented CAMS 7th and 8th graders! Open audition for CAMS showcase of Talent this Thursday, February 27th from 3-5p.m in the Auditorium. MUST bring a prepared act for audition. Song, Dance Monologue instrumental acts all welcome! Come and be part of the show. Any questions see Mrs. Cawood. No practices for grade 6th today, listen for further dates. Performance night for 6th grade will be this Friday, Feb 28th at 7pm.

February Rotary Students of the Month

Feb 2014 Rotary Students_no namesJessica Robinson is currently a 3.9 GPA student, member of the African American Students Assoc. Jessica is active in Antioch Missionary Baptist Church youth group. She also is a part of Keystone Boys and Girls Club National Project which focuses on career prep, academic success and volunteer projects. Jessica also regularly Feeds the homeless at Northend soup kitchen and Participates in the Teen jury program. CEO program full ride scholarship to University of Michigan flint.

Selena Mendoza was chosen, from the art department, as Rotary Student of the Month. Selena carries with her a grade point average of an overall 3.1; she also maintains an A standing in my Art III course.  Although Selena does not have a plethora of academic achievements, she continues to thrive toward doing something, in her words, no-one in her family has ever done before: attending college.  Being the recipient of “Foster Child of the Month” and the potential 1st generation college student, I believe Selena will endure and meet her accomplishment. Research has shown that the more students are engages in extracurricular events and activities, the more successful academically they will become.  Selena is attempting just that by participating as a player on her soft ball team, entering countless art projects and competitions just to name a few. Her aspirations of becoming a CSI and a Criminal Investigator are attainable, and I believe she will do just that.

Hanieya Ross plans to attend the University of Houston to pursue a degree in psychiatry.  She currently has a GPA of 3.7 and is involved in the African American Student Association, DECA and JV Cheerleading. She has won numerous awards including $500 award for writing. She sets high standards for herself and consistently meets or exceeds them.  She takes class time seriously and always shows respect to classmates. In her free time Hanieya babysits and volunteers at a clinic.

Cameron Edwards has been involved in many groups at C-A. These have included: Concert Band, Men’s Choir, Drama Club, Chorale, Broadcasting, and Empathy for All. His most notable accomplishment to date has been being among eight high school seniors in Michigan invited by Pistons legend Rick Mahorn to participate in the Pistons Black History Month scholarship competition. He had only one week to prepare his video and speech for the competition on the themed topic of “Dream Big Detroit”. His speech and video was received with high praise, and he was awarded first runner up in the competition. Cameron received $5000 to go to the school of his choice to help pay for his education after CAHS. He plans to use this scholarship to attend U of M Flint to study Communications.

CAHS Seniors vist the Holocaust Memorial Center