Morning Announcements 1/19/22

Morning Announcements 1/19/22

Principal Doctor Brown, Reporter: Stacey Alexis
January 19, 2022

Welcome to another Wonderful Winning Wednesday at our Mecca of Excellence! Today is a “B” day. Class starts at 7:45am. Please arrive on time, with your cameras on, ready to learn!
Check out our new Alma Mater Video! It has been updated to include images from this school year! Kudos Ms. Whitworth for the pictures and Ms. Jones for pulling this together for us.
Covid Tests and KN 95 masks distributed today!
TESTING KITS AND KN 95 MASKS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TODAY! REMEMBER THAT YOU MUST TAKE THE TEST AND UPLOAD YOUR RESULTS ON SUNDAY TO RETURN TO SCHOOL ON MONDAY! 
Principal’s Action Council Application Period 
Sent on behalf of the PAC Executive Council 

Are you someone who is passionate about stimulating change in our school culture and climate? If so, I am happy to announce the Principal’s Action Council is opening applications for the 2022-23 SY!

The Principal’s Action Council (PAC) is one of the lead organizations in our school as it relates to supporting the vision of ensuring that all students graduate college and career ready through a commitment to culture, collaboration, and critical thinking. Participants will be identified through an application and interview process. Please complete the PAC Application form by close of business, January 28.

All applicants are required to have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and one 1 teacher recommendation. Once you identify your teacher, send them the link to fill out this recommendation form.

I encourage you all to apply and use this as an opportunity to develop your leadership while contributing to the betterment of our school. Please see the linked flyer and share it with friends and colleagues. Once again, all students are welcome to apply. Good luck!

Carpe Diem,

Emmanuel Makinde, Vice President CHF PAC

Want to leave your feedback about PAC? Do so here!

 
Senior College Application Data
I will continue to post the percentages of Seniors at CHF who have applied for College weekly. We are up nearly 1.9% from the previous week. Great work!  Let’s break 50% by next week! Our goal is for 80% of our Seniors to apply! Let’s get these numbers up!
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Support our Student Journalists via SNO Donates
We have set up a donation through SNO to help our student journalists. SNO Donate makes it easy to collect donations through our SNO website from family, alumni, and community members who want to support your journalism program.
 
Community donations will support the student journalists of Charles Herbert Flowers. Your contribution will allow us to purchase equipment and cover the annual website hosting costs. Please go over to the website now. Every dollar helps! https://chfhsnews.com/
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From the Desk of Ms. Hunt- School Social Worker
Please see this information on self-care practices provided by Ms. Hunt. Thank you for sharing these resources with our school community!
 
Continuing with virtual learning
We will continue with virtual learning through Friday, January 14th, returning to school on Tuesday, January 18th (Teachers return to the building on Monday, January 10th) . Classes will follow the normal schedule. Though we will not be together physically, please continue to commit to learning by logging in, participating in learning and completing all of your assignments. Remember, this too shall pass, and we will be back together soon 🙂
Congratulations to our Posse Scholar!
The Posse Scholarship is one of the most prestigious full tuition scholarships in our country. Please congratulate Senior Daphne Nwobike for being awarded this honor!
Time to start thinking about AP!!
AP registration has begun! The Advanced Placement program allows our students to access to rigorous, college-level course work. EVERY student should be thinking about taking as many AP classes as possible prior to graduation. Please reach out Dr. Boykins at [email protected] if you have more questions.
 
Video from the Athletic Council- Lacrosse recap
Please see the video below from our Athletic Council. Excellent work AC and Lacrosse Team!