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November 2015 -
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function of education is to teach one to think
intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus
character - that is the goal of true education.
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The holiday season is upon us with numerous activities taking place that provides
opportunities to integrate academics with cultural that engage students and staff in enhancing
student success that meets our mission. Speaking of Mission, we have begun the development
of our Educational Master Plan (EMP) by conducting a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses,
Opportunities, and Threats) analysis by both the Board and Faculty/Staff. We are also
examining our mission so as to guide us for the next 5 years (2016-2021). The process will
continue until a complete EMP is produced by next March.
We have also been implementing upgrades in our technology infrastructure. Switches
are being installed to enhance the speed of the internet, a new phone system will be installed
soon, the PA System in CCA has been repaired and Wi-Fi for CCA will be enhanced in the next
couple of months. Other enhancements for the classroom have begun with more planned for the
Spring. All this is necessary to provide faculty and students the tools required for a 21st
Century education.
Upcoming events will continue the dynamism of CHPA such as our Fall Festival and
Veteran's salute.
We will be participating in the Parade of Lights on November 28th as well as having
a Family Night at the Pueblo Zoo in December. An announcement for this special event will
be released soon. This is offered as a special "Thank You" to all our faculty and staff for all
your hard work in supporting our students and community as well as celebrating the holidays.
No, I did not forget we will be off for the Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 23-27). I wish
each and every one of you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
Richard
Message from your Elementary (K-6) Principal
October ended with an array of fun fall activities and a chance for our teachers to show off their personalities by
dressing up in costumes - Here are a few of my favorites!
The month of November brings us the opportunity
to take time to reflect on what we are thankful for
and I am Thankful for our CHPA Faculty who
ensure that Student Success is happening
each and every day! I'd like to give a few
special shout outs to:
Nancy Gordon who gives a smile and a hug
every morning to all the students who enter
school on the 18th street side :) First, Fourth and
Fifth Grade teams, along with Eva Sinker,
Chrystina Medina and Nancy Gordon because
they are going Above and Beyond right now to
fill in the gaps!
Ms. Lori Montanez
ldmontanez@chpa-k12.org
719-369-1064
Message from your Secondary (7-12) Principal
Good Morning,
There are many activities occurring as we near the end of the first semester. At the end of October we had a Harvest Festival
for all students and they had fun while taking a hay ride, eating caramel apples, painting mini pumpkins, playing games, or
making popcorn hands. We began November with a tribute to our Veteran’s on Nov. 6th with Mr. Chris Robles, Sergeant
Major (Retired) US Army as our keynote speaker. We have Pueblo Community College and Adams State University coming to
campus this month. On November 20th we will be having our annual Junior-Senior Powder Puff Game @ 2:00 PM. We will
also be participating in a couple of community events this month. On November 21st we will be participating in Rake-Up
Pueblo and on November 28th we will be in the Pueblo Parade of Lights. If you are interested in volunteering in either event
please call our front office at (719) 583-1030.
Crystal Gallegos
cjgallegos@chpa-k12.org
719-334-3493
CHPA Was gifted with a Check for $300.00 to buy Turkeys for Families inneed and to kick off a
Turkey Basket Give Away but we need your help!
We will be collecting the following in hopes of providing as many families as possible with
Thanksgiving Dinner supplies
Kindergarten- Potatoes (Instant or fresh)
First Grade - Gravy
Second Grade - Green Beans
Third Grade - Cream of Mushroom Soup
Fourth Grade - Frenches Crispy Dried Onions
Fifth Grade - Yams
Sixth Grade - Marshmallows
Seventh Grade - Cranberries
Eighth Grade - Apple Cider
Ninth Grade - Canned Corn
Tenth Grade - Rolls
Eleventh Grade - Stuffing
Twelve Grade- Pies
Remember to file for your Wellness Benefits with Aflac. There are wellness
benefits associated with the Group and Standard Aflac Policies. The
policies that provide a wellness benefit are the Group and Standard
Accident policies. There is also a health screening benefit for the Cancer
and Critical Illness Policies. This is a great way to ensure you are taking full
advantage of your Aflac benefits. Remember, you can use the cash benefit
at your discretion. Now is a great time to take advantage of this before
the Holidays. To see when you last filed a claim or to file a claim you can
contact Aflac at:
Group Aflac: 1-800-433-3036
Website: www.aflacgroupinsurance.com
Standard Aflac at: 1-800-992-3522
Website: www.aflac.com
Elementary and MS
Game 1-10
1. Everyone stands at his or her desk.
2. Taking turns, one person begins by saying the number one.
3. The next person must say either the next number or the
next two numbers.
4. The count continues to ten.
5. The person who has to say ten has a seat and the count
starts over again.
6. The last one standing is acknowledged with claps.
7. Use multiples or higher numbers to make it trickier.
High School and MS
Animal Round-up
1. Tell group members to silently think of their favorite animal.
2. Then tell group members that without talking, they need to
arrange themselves from largest to smallest animals.
3. Group members can only make gestures and the noise of
their animal.
4. After they have finished, have group members go around
and say the animal they were supposed to be to see if it
was accurate.
Thank you Wal-Mart for your recognition of
Our Amazing Teachers!
Winners:
Laurie Banta - First Grade Teacher
Alicia Herrera - ESS teacher
Kristine Gabor - Social Studies
Tammara Congdon - ESS teacher
Ashley Silva - ESS Teacher
Francesca Torres - Third Grade Teacher
Tiffany Vandiver - Third Grade Teacher
Erica Salazar - Second Grade Teacher
Meghan Craddock - ELA
LeAndra Beeman - ELA Teacher
Tabitha Montez - Title I Interventionist
Gary Rael - Fourth Grade Teacher
Roger Martinez - College Course/GYM
Michelle Velasquez - Fifth Grade Teacher
Abi Martinez - Sixth Grade Teacher
Larry Lambott - Fourth Grade Teacher
Antinette Sylvia - ESS Teacher
Cathy Maxon - ESS Teacher
Vic Quintana - PE/Health
Moise Carelus - Science
Rusty McBee - Science
Christina Richardson - Science
WELCOME TO OUR NEW HIRES!!
K-6 Spanish Teacher - Ms. Heather Arellano - Heather has just
earned her master's degree in Adult Education from the
University of Phoenix. She has a bachelor degree in Social
Science with a minor in Spanish. She is a Pueblo native, and the
proud mom of two children. She is excited to join the CHPA
family.
We would like to welcome Mr. Rusty McBee to our team as a
secondary science teacher. This is Mr. McBee’s second year as a
teacher. He is excited to be teaching Physical Science, Biology,
and Chemistry this year. Rusty is also a proud uncle of two
nieces. Welcome to the family!
Greetings, Team. If you have any parents or other adult
Chavez-Huerta Prep Academy family members who are interested in English classes in
the community, there is an option through the Pueblo
Title I Science Night Library.
When? * Interested individuals should contact Maria Smyer,
November 19th, 2015 (Thursday) 562-5600 (ext. 615) at Rawlings Library
* Maria will administer a test to determine level of
Time? English proficiency, using Ventures program
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm * Classes are FREE and begin in February. Classes are
Where? scheduled around language levels and what works for
students.
Various Classrooms
* Classes occur September-November and February-April
What!? In addition, every Monday evening, Rawlings hosts and
Learn all about science in a fun and interesting way! English
Conversation Club from 6:00-7:30PM. This is for all
Each grade level will be conducting various science
levels to practice conversational English. All are invited.
experiments with students and parents/guardians.
I hope this can help some of our families!
Learn how magnets work! Create your own bouncing rubber balls! Poke
holes in a bag full of water and not leak! So many other activities!
Have you always wanted to save 60%, 70%, 80% or
more on your grocery shopping trips?
Confused on how to use coupons that maximizes
deals?
Just confused?
Please join us in CHPA’s first
parent
COUPONING class! AWESOME !
Mr. Rothermal took a couple of students
When: November 18th, 2015 (Wednesday) (Kylee Casaus and Kailan Coleman) on a
trip to Los Angeles for NCLR. These
Time: 3:45 pm – 4:30 pm students were hard at work building a
Where: Elementary computer lab robot part of the time.
Hosted by: Ms. Davis
•This will be a short informal meeting to go over the very basics of couponing,
address store limits, best sites to print coupons, and answer any questions you
may have.
•Additional coupon classes will be offered throughout the year (once a month)
•Most couponing classes charges $20 or more. This class is FREE!
•Please RVSP to Ms. Davis at cjdavis@chpa-k12.org if you are interested in
attending. This allows me to be able to prepare enough materials for everyone.
Facility Updates - Mike Aguilar
Coming Soon:
Painting Lines in Parking lot at CCA also
Landscaping by Mod 14 and 15 And replace the
ramp on mod 1.
The Colorado Association of School Boards will hold their convention on December 4th and 5th at the
Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. I was able to send two pieces of work from our school. One 8th
grader, Brooklyn Marquez (her work is the faces and hands) and a high school student, Merlynda
Trujillo (the female drawing on her eye). The work will be displayed from 7am-5pm on the 4th and
from 7am-1pm on the 5th. This gives our students a chance to have their work displayed at the
Broadmoor, one of the nation's premier resort hotels during the convention. The work will be viewed
by thousands of people. Photos of the students artwork will also be posted on the CASB's website and
through social media, so friends and family who cannot visit the hotel will be able to see the art show.
Freda Hancock
UPCOMING EVENTS
November
Nov 16 – Saxon Data Due / Boys Basketball 4:30 CCA at Skyview
Nov 17 - Kinder to El Pueblo Museum
Nov 18 - Fourth Grade to Sangre De Cristo Arts Center
Nov 19 – Q2 Title I Night / Boys Basketball 4:30 CCA at SCA
Nov 20 – Secondary Powder Puff Game / Kindergarten Harvest Feast / Induction Meeting
Nov 23-27 – Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 30 – 4th NWEA Math Assessments
December
Dec 2 - 4 - 2nd-4th Fluency Testing
Dec 2 - Boys Basketball 4:30 Craver at CCA
Dec 3 - Boys Basketball 4:30 Vineland at CCA
Dec 4 – Kindergarten Santa Photos
Dec 7 - 11 NWEA Reading Assessments
Dec 7 - 15 Roots testing / K3 DIBELS Assessments / SRI / Boys Basketball 4:30 Skyview at CCA
Dec 8 – MOY 1 Writing on Demand (Literary Analysis of Two Companion Pieces)
Dec 10 - K6 Holiday program (1:30pm - 2:30pm) / Boys Basketball 4:30 CCA at PAA
Dec 11 - Last Day for Grades Dec 14 – Grades Verified / Saxon Data / Induction Meeting
Due Dec 14 - 18 - NWEA Language Arts Assessments
Dec 15 - SRI & Fluency Data Due
Dec 16 -18 Tutors write Read Plans
Dec 18 – End Q2
Dec 21 – Jan 1 – Winter Break
Dec 31 - Kindergarten TS Gold Checkpoint
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Congratulations to all fall sports on a good season this year. Congratulations to girls softball for making it to the
State regional tournament. High school winter sports clearing is November 12th which includes the clearing packet,
a sports physical, and sport fee of $55.00.
Currently, our Middle School Boys Basketball team is playing very well. Look forward to seeing you out at games!
Way to go Team! Mrs. Crystal Gallegos, Mrs. Shannon Behling, Mrs. Tiffiny Larkins, and a guy who
everyone kept their eye out for, even on cameras aka Dr. Duran!! They represented our school at the
PCC Foundation Bowl-a-thon, which was held on Halloween!
Reading, Writing, and Math...everyday the skills of our kindergarten students are growing. Soon our students will be reading their very own
books. Parents be ready to sit back and listen as your kindergarten student reads to you.
We had a special visitor on Wednesday, November 28. Ronald Mc Donald came to CCA. He presented an assembly to K-2 grades on
"Giving Back to Your Community." This reminds us, keep on saving those tabs from beverage cans and your soup and vegetable cans. These
tabs are a valuable asset to the Ronald Mc Donald House in Colorado Springs. Funds from the sale of the tabs help provide housing assistance
to families of young children who are hospitalized at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs.
The kindergarten classes are looking forward to their first field trip on Tuesday, November 17. They will be going to the El Pueblo Museum to
learn about Native American life. It is rumored they may even cook something over an open fire.
To culminate a unit on
Native Americans, the kindergarten
students will be celebrating with a
Harvest Feast on Friday, November 20.
Thank you parents for helping to
provide the food necessary for this
feast.
Santa Claus is coming to CCA on
Friday, December 4. Students in
K-2 grade will have an opportunity
to have their photo taken with Santa.
Cost is $3.00. What a deal.
As always parent volunteers are
welcome in the kindergarten classes.
Please contact your kindergarten
student's teacher to set up a time to
come and share in your child's
education.
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