December 2012 C.H.S.

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Student Spotlight: Lorena Navarrete is a sophomore., recommended by her teach ers for her outstanding scholarship and academic excellence. Lorena as described by Mr. Mosley, is a model student who creates phenomenal projects, She is very diverse & multicultural. Her versatility and dedication to learning , whether it is academics or extracurricular is commendable. Her plethora of activities include the French Club, Swim Team, Envoy and Technology Student Association, which she serves as Vice President. Maintaining her status in the Optional program is priority for this talented tenth grader, which is evident by her sustained 4.4 G.P.A. Fellow Chiefs congratulate Lorena Navarrete our C.H. S December Student of the Month.

International Safe Toys and Gifts Month, National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, Seasonal Depression Awareness Month, Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month Young Children's Safe Toys & Gifts Awareness Month

Seasons Greetings Chiefs! December Happenings...

11/28-12/7 Skills USA and Craigmont High School presents Holidays Treats Our Troops see pg. 4

for details 5 Craigmont Christmas Around the World Well-Read Chiefs Book Club, see pg. 2 10 Christmas Program. C.H.S. Choir 3-13 Student Council Angel Tree, Christmas baskets pg.4 12/17/12-1/2/13 Christmas Break!

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Teacher Spotlight Continued...content area. According to Principal Brown, Holmes has set her own goal for E.O.C exams raising the bar to 70 percent of students making proficient /advanced in Algebra 1. She Knows her student data and makes sure S.P.Is and TVAS Data are aligned with her teaching. C.H.S is happy to have her as a key player among faculty and staf f. The Freshmen Academy team is also pleased to have her on their team.

A HugeTHANKS! Goes out to our new student Brittany Merriweather, Tashayla Jones, Kevin White, Devore
Lucas, Mrs. Jeffries (donated use of tree) students-Curtis Ford, Anthony Lashley, ,Davonte Macklin, Delintae Boyland and other students Daja Scurlock, Kevin Webster, Damario Luellen, Facluty and staff members Mr. Hamilton, Ms. Thweatt, Student Council members and advisors for bringing holiday cheer into the C.H.S. Library. They have been decorating since the first week of December, getting the Craigmont family into the spirit of the Holiday Season .

Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Judy Holmes is a veteran teacher with 15 years of experience. 11 of those years have been dedicated to Memphis City Schools as an Algebra 1 Instructor. She is very excited about teaching and enjoys her students. Algebra 1 is her niche. Teaching this complex course (to some) earned Holmes a 5 rating, the ceiling score for the MCS observation/evaluation process, which deemed her recognition as an irreplaceable teacher by MCS B.O.E. Recommended by peers and administrators, administrators speak highly of Ms. Holmes and recognizes her talent as a teacher. Principal Brown describes Holmes as a hard worker, a go getter that goes beyond the call of duty, loves her job and pushes her students. Principal Brown also says that say math is her passion and that Holmes is very familiar with her Continued in other News...

Library Scheduling & Usage Tips Call to check if it is a good time for a student to visit the library. Then send student with pass with your
signature. Please do not just send students to check out books or work on assignments/test during the course of the day with out consulting your school librarian. Stay with your classes in the library.

Email brooksjonesjj@mcsk12.net 1 week in advance for any resources needed (books, videos, technology, Channel 1 assistance). For detailed technology inquires see Mr. Kelly. Want to see something in your library? Email brooksjonesjj@mcsk12.net any book titles, videos or resources you would like to see in the C.H.S. Library. Want to tell a story, list an event, or recommend a Student/Teacher of the month (Chiefs spotlight) in the C.H.S News Flash? Email brooksjonesjj@mcsk12.net by the 15th of every month. Spotlight recommendation submissions should include a brief summary of the students/teachers accomplishments and why you recommend the student/teacher). Please title the email C.H.S News.

Visit your school library. We have 211 new books and a variety of titles for you to choose from. Come revel in a shot of literacy at the all new Well-Read Chiefs Book Bar in the Well-Read Chiefs Cafe Serving up Literacy Lattes all day, Craigmont High Library. The reading Happy Hour is every Tues. 2:30 -3:30.
Tune into Channel 1 Daily @ 8:00 AM for Current Events (Great Topics for Bell-Work & Getting Started Activities).

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The Well-Read Chiefs &

Happy Hour Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 Refreshments Available Donation $1.00

We Have over 211 New Books Blog about the selected book of the month @
http:// www.wellreadchiefsbookclub.bl ogspot.com Selected bloggers will receive a free book. PTO We Need You! Read with us.

Craigmont High Library Well-Read Chiefs Cafe Serving up Literacy Lattes all day

Well-Read Chiefs
Read any Holiday Selection of your choice Blog about it and have your post printed in the next C.H.S. News Flash We will meet Tues. 1/29/13 2:30-3:15 Special Guest Poet JMalo Torriel

Previous Selections
Journey Between Worlds, Nov.

WRCs Book Study for Teachers, Faculty & Staff

The Faculty and Staff of the Well-Read Chiefs Will meet (TBA) to discuss Teach Like A Champion, by Doug Lemov Get Your Copy Today See Mrs. Jenkins for More Details

Grace Happens, Oct. Orange is the New Pink, Sept.

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C.H.S English Teachers ( Bryant, Burt, Gordon, Edscorn-White, Rogers, Sager, Livingston) and Students. Create a Christmas Card (via you English Class) for our Troops who are fighting in the War. Brighten their holidays with a greeting card filled with poetry, letters, notes, thoughts on their bravery, words of thanks, encouragement etc. The cards will be sent with a care package from the Craigmont High Culinary Arts Department. Reading & Writing can be So Delicious Especially with Delicious Culinary Treats. Enjoy Culinary Confections by Supporting the Culinary Arts Dept. Culinary Christmas Bake Sale and Pay it Forward for our Troops to receive treats for the Holidays. Treats will be available for Students Present your card December 5, 2012 in the library during your English class time at our Christmas Around the World Celebration. Receive Academic Credit for Your Writing ( See English Teaher) and Altruism as you Serve a Community that Serves You Everyday. See your English Teacher to Participate. See Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Jones for supplies if necessary. Craigmont High Faculty, Staff & P.T.O. we need you to create a card as well. Thank You For Giving

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Students and Faculty if you have a family member or friend serving in the military. Please give names to Ms.Miller in Room 142 by Thursday. November 29, 2012 THE FOLLOWING ACADEMY AND ORGANIZATION WE NEED YOU TO BRING
THE FOLLOWING . ROTC SHAVING CREAM Freshman& HESS Academy -Christmas Stockings BHAM Academy - Deodorant FBLA - Socks Student Council - LOTION Administration - Assorted Candy Canes Greeting Cards/Letters/Poems -English Department/School Librarian/Book Club Skills USA & Methodist Hospital -Rice Krispie treats& Pop Tarts School wide events Sign up your organization if not listed. Thanks, Ms. Miller Student Council will again this year Adopt Our Own Angels for Christmas. The members, advisors and P.T.O. will adopt Ms. Flaggs and Mr. Harris students. STUCO will also work to donate baskets for Christmas for our elementary, middle and high school community families. Lets Talk Sports by Sherrese Moore Lets talk football! The Craigmont High football team advanced to the second round of the play offs, but fail short to the Ridgeway Road Runners on 11/9/2012(score) 49 -28. The Chiefs ended their season with a record of 9-3 and a league record of 4-1. This has been a great season for the Chiefs, going down in Craigmont history as the first team in years to make it to the second round of the playoffs. I must say outstanding performances were demonstrated by the seniors as well as other under classmen. Many are looking forward to seeing if the Chiefs can further their journey, possibly bringing home the state championship title. Basketball Season is finally here! Student council and the boys and girls put together the 2 nd annual Craigmont Mid-day Madness. Both teams showcased their skills and introduced the players for this upcoming season. At The basketball jamboree held on 11/13/12 both teams came home with the win against Fairley. 11/19/13 the Girls Basketball team opened up their season in the Martin Luther King Tournament against Whitehaven. Unfortunately the lady Chiefs did not bring home the win, but took on Trezvant Bears on 11/20/12 and defeated them 47-68. 11/27/12 the C.H.S Girls Basketball team lost to the Wooddale Cardinals. The Lady Chiefs now hold a record of 1-2. The C.H.S. Boys Basketball team opened their season in the MLK Tournament on 11/20/12. There they played Whitehaven losing with the score ending 87-79. The boys then played against a team from Alabama called Huntsville. Although they were defeated, they had a great win against Wooddale 11/27/12 97 -59. The Chiefs now hold a record 1-2. Please come out and support both teams. JV girls -3:30 JVBoys-4:30 Girls-6:00 Boys-7:00 Report your stats. and sports events to Sherrese Moore, C.H.S. Sports Reporter.