MAST@FIU Biscayne Bay Campus January 11- 15, 2021

MAST@FIU
Biscayne Bay
Campus
January 11-
15, 2021

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The Pledge of Allegiance
(Please stand)

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands
one nation under God, indivisible
with Liberty and Justice for all.

Thought and Word For the Week
Speak up, because the day you don't speak up for the things that matter to you is
the day your freedom truly ends.- Anonymous

     dissociate    dih-SOH-shee-ayt
                         verb
Definition
1 : to separate from association or union with another
2 : disunite; specifically : to subject to chemical dissociation

Examples
Although both politicians are members of the same party, the Senator is trying
to dissociate herself from the unpopular governor.

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Weekly
     Calendar

January
 11 (Periods 1,3,5)
 12 (Periods 2,4,6) Lunch and Learn – TED Talk
 13 (Periods 1,3,5) Mandatory ICC Meeting (Club Sponsors and Officers)
 14 (Periods 2,4,6) Junior Ring Presentations 6:00 PM
 15 (Periods 1,3,5) Senior Pictures due TODAY!
                        Cap and Gown orders Due February 6, 2021!

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Join MAST@FIU every
                      Tuesday –January 12, 2021
                          This Week’s Topics

"Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them,
who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the
       best that they can possibly be." said Rita F. Pierson, Educator

Listen to her TED talk at:
 http://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_cham
pion?language=en

             Proudly Hosted by MAST@FIU BBC Student
                                 Services
                   Ms. Acevedo, School Counselor
                 Ms. Lilavois , Test Chair & CAP Advisor
             Ms. Rowan, Lead Teacher & Activities Director

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January 13, 2021
                                               2:30-3:00 PM
                                          MANDATORY MEETING
                                    All Club Sponsor and Club Officers
Join Zoom Meeting
https://dadeschools.zoom.us/j/84559468069
Meeting ID: 845 5946 8069

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JUNIOR Ring Presentation by HERFF JONES will be hosted
Thursday, January 14, 2020 from 6:00-6:30 PM via ZOOM.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://dadeschools.zoom.us/j/89144859041?pwd=UkppaTVjZmdXUkYxa0JHUXpCZXpTdz0
Meeting ID: 891 4485 9041
Passcode: 995397

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FG1-_6JMjhe2aYl7pe5Rfbc4n1kRedk7/view

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Values Matter Miami Pursuit of Excellence
           Challenge Entry Form

January Values Matter Miami Challenge -
Set a goal for 2021. When you set a goal, you
often have to set smaller goals which are
called action steps to reach your overall goal.
Your goals can include how you will pursue
excellence in school, at home, with your
friends, or in your community.
 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P9M6KCJ

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Who is encouraged to register?
       o School-site
         administrators
       o Teachers (New &
         Lead)
       o Counselors and
         Success Coaches
       o Activities Directors
       o Community
         Involvement
         Specialists
       o Parents
       o Community Partners

To register in advance, by
clicking on the following link:

https://dadeschools.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_2-
YeNnKMRruXAAH6dO4a-g

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Students can sign up
to attend one or
more of the NACAC
Virtual College Fairs
for free at:

https://virtualcolleg
efairs.org/events

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Students are invited
to snap a selfie of
themselves learning,
whether in-person or
online, and to post it
on social media using
the hashtag:

#IGetMySelfietoSchool a
         nd
   #ShowUpMDCPS.

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Learn all about it at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/executive-order-blocking-
                            property-persons-involved-serious-human-rights-abuse-corruption

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•The Summer STEM Institute (SSI) is a six-week virtual summer program for high school students. The
program was started last summer by educators, students, and graduates from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT.
Last year, SSI received over 2,450 applications from students in 78 different countries.

Many students who attended the program said SSI changed their lives and asked for the team to continue
running SSI in future years. Applications for SSI 2021 have just opened, and we thought your students may
be interested in applying.

The program consists of three main parts:
Research and data science boot camp: Students learn how to design and conduct data science research
projects. Students learn about the research process and how to apply statistical and machine learning
methods to address scientific questions with real-world impact.
•Masterclass lecture series: Students are connected to accomplished young adults around the world.
Students have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from Forbes 30 Under 30 recipients, science
research from International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) grand prize winners, and other topics from
speakers with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
•Mentored research project: Students complete a research project through a rigorous, hands-on learning
experience under the guidance of mentors. Previously, students have worked in a variety of fields, from
computational biology to quantum physics.
If any of your students may be interested in and are a good fit for the program, could you please share this
opportunity with them? Students and families can learn more about SSI and apply on our website
here: https://www.summersteminstitute.org/.
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Florida PTA offers a minimum of four (4) scholarships, one each in the following categories:
University, Fine Arts, Community College, and Vo-Tech, to a student graduating from a PTSA
high school each year. This is a one time (non-renewable) award of $2,000.00 and will be
awarded to a worthy student who is interested in getting a start in life through higher
education.

This award is specifically for a student who wishes to pursue their education at a University,
Fine Arts School, Community College, or Vo-Tech.

If additional information is needed, please email: scholarship@floridapta.org.
             https://floridapta.org/graduating-hs-seniors
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Watch the Mayor’s official
announcement of the Mayor’s
Challenge here!

For more rules and
requirements please visit our
website.

To register your school for this
amazing opportunity sign up here!

Feel free to reach out to me or
Alexandra Ender
(alexandra@dreamingreen.org)
with any questions!

Kind Regards,
Mareike Van Wie

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There's no doubt that parenting became more challenging this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic
and many families continue adjusting to balancing work, parenting, homeschooling and more.

For the holidays, we are sharing some free and low-cost services and programs that can support you
and your family every step of the way.

Sometimes, there is no better gift than knowing you are not alone!

On behalf of the FIU Center for Children and Families, we wish you and your loved ones a safe holiday
season and a joyous new year!

FREE Clinical Services for Families        https://ccf.fiu.edu

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Office of Community Engagement – School Volunteer Program
            https://www.engagemiamidade.net
              Contact info: 305-995-2995 or
         SchoolVolunteerProgram@dadeschools.net

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Health Tip of the Week 1-5:
General Fitness Tips for Better Health
1. Strive for at least 150 minutes of exercise per week
Break it down to 40 minutes 4 days a week, 30 minutes 5 days a week, or however you’d like! Choose what
works best for your lifestyle.

2. Cut your coffee calories
Cut calories in your morning cup of coffee by skipping the cream and sugar. Instead, try drinking it black or
reducing your amount of each.

3. Keep a fitness journal
Tracking keeps you accountable, and studies show that those who keep journals are more successful at
weight loss than those who don’t.

4. Pay attention to your thoughts
Thoughts are powerful; bring awareness to yours. Do you encourage yourself with positivity or hold yourself
back with negativity? A change in mindset could be all it takes to get your health on track.

5. Eat the rainbow
Eat foods that are closest to their natural state as possible. Aim for whole, fresh foods in a rainbow of colors.
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