Voice of the Volcanoes From the Principal’s Desk Jeff James, Principal L competence is the gradual release ast month I provided a of control from the teacher to the brief overview of the 7 C’s of resil- student through of the “I do, we iency and how they can help build do, you do” model. The teacher healthy habits in our children. introduces new content to the This month we are focusing upon class. Then the teacher works Competence: When we notice with the students while they begin what young people are doing right applying the new material taught. and give them opportunities to When the students have demondevelop important strated the abilskills, they feel ity to properly competent. We make use of this undermine compenew information tence when we or skill, the don't allow young teacher then has In Children and Teens people to recover the student work themselves after a independently to fall. demonstrate their competence. Competence is the ability This teaching model proor know-how to handle situations vides support for students and aleffectively. It's not a vague feeling lows them to be successful in an or hunch that “I can do this.” academic program, but how can Competence is acquired through we help foster competence in actual experience. Children can’t other aspects of our children’s become competent without first lives? developing a set of skills that alIn thinking about your child’s lows them to trust their judgcompetence and how to fortify it, ments, make responsible choices, ask yourself: and face difficult situations.  Do I help my child focus on Chester Junior/Senior High his strengths and build on School is dedicated to developing them? competence in our students. We  Do I notice what he does focus upon academic competence well or do I focus on his in the areas of English, mathematmistakes? ics, history and the sciences in our  When I need to point out a core program. One strategy often mistake, am I clear and used in the classroom to foster (continued on page 2) Building Resilience H o m e o f t h e V o lc a n o e s Chester Jr. Sr. High School 612 First Street Chester, CA 96020 Volume 5, Issue 6 October 10, 2014 Upcoming events…  10/11 Class of 2015 Yard Sale/ Ayoobs/9-1:00  10/13-10/17 Spirit Week!  10/15 PSAT  10/17 Homecoming v. Esparto and Homecoming Parade  10/18 Homecoming Dance/912/Gym FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS GRADES ARE NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH PARENT PORTAL Class of 2015 Yard Sale Saturday October 11 Ayoobs Parking Lot 9:00-1:00 Volume 5, Issue 1 Page 2 Let MHSA Hear Your Voice Laura Kincaid, Student Services Coordinator In last week’s newsletter there was a link to a survey being conducted by Mental Health about the perceived mental health needs in our various communities. Originally we were given a deadline of October 10th to have these surveys completed but that deadline has been extended to October 14th in hopes of encouraging as much participation as possible. The Lake Almanor Basin has just recently lost our ABC Center and it seems like our services on this side of the county are dwindling. I have heard concern from staff, students, and parents alike on this issue and am personally grateful we have this opportunity to voice the diverse needs in our community. As Student Services Coordinator, I see a great need for more services available in our immediate area, prevention and intervention efforts, as well as possible transportation to services outside of the Basin for our youth. In order for Plumas County Mental Health to have accurate data to meet our community’s needs, these surveys need to be completed in honesty. They are 100% confidential. When filling out these surveys it is important to not only be thinking of ourselves and the children in our home, but also as a community in whole. For instance, your child may not have an issue with depression, but if you know other children in the community that suffer from depression, please indicate so on the survey. In the same regard, your family may not face the issue of drugs and alcohol, but if you are aware of other families in the community that face this issue, please indicate so. When we are personally completing this survey with our entire community in mind, our entire community will benefit. I greatly appreciate your time and participation with this survey and look forward to informing you next week of an opportunity to voice your opinions and suggestions at an upcoming MHSA Forum here in Chester. If you have any questions or concerns regarding completing this survey, or any questions or concerns about services in our community, please feel free to contact me! Please click this link to be taken to the confidential MHSA Survey:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ Family_MH From the Principal’s Desk (continued from page 1) focused or do I communicate that I believe he always messes up? Do I communicate in a way that empowers my child to make his own decisions or do I undermine his sense of competence by giving him information in ways he can’t grasp? In other words, do I lecture him or do I facilitate his thinking?  Do I let him make safe mistakes so he has the opportunity to right himself or do I try to protect him from every trip and fall?  As I try to protect him, does my interference mistakenly send the message, “I don’t think you can handle this?” For more ideas about the 7 C’s of resilience and how to build competence in children please go to http://fosteringresilience.com/  Page 3 Voice of the Volcanoes Counselor’s Corner Carol Bernard, Counselor HOBY is here –“Leaders are not simply born; they’re chosen, nurtured, and developed.” This motto is the foundation for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership program - the nation’s foremost youth leadership development. Their Programs provide youth with unique leadership training, and now is the time for your sophomore to apply. We will be conducting interviews to select ONE sophomore to represent Chester Jr/Sr High School at the June 11 leadership camp. If your student is interested in applying, he/she needs to submit a one page letter of interest explaining what leadership means and why he/she should be chosen. This letter is due by Oct. 30th to the counselor. Interviews will be set up and a candidate chosen. See Mrs. Bernard if you have questions. Attention 10th and 11th graders – PSAT is Oct. 15. Please sign up outside the counselor’s office if you’d like to take it. Cost is $14 – make checks payable to PUSD. Spots are limited, and fees must be paid before the test. ASVAB – all 11th graders and interested 12th graders will be taking the ASVAB test on Wednesday Oct. 22nd in the library. We will have a representative on campus a few weeks after the test to help students understand their scores and align these with possible career fields. Important Dates: Oct. 1-Nov. 30 College Application Window (students can work on applications now – be ready to submit starting Nov 1) Oct. 15 PSAT test –10th/11th graders (good practice for SAT & 11th could qualify for MERIT scholarship) Oct. 22 ASVAB test for ALL 11th graders and any interested 12th graders Oct. 25 – Chico Preview Day [email protected] Nov. 8 SAT test Dec. 6 SAT deadline is Nov. 6 for regular registration Dec. 13 ACT deadline is Nov. 7 for regular registration Check out www.CSUMentor.edu for college applications. This site has information on all CSU campuses, financial aid options, admission requirements, as well as exploration tools for all campuses. Juniors should begin looking now….Seniors should be applying now…. Scholarship Information: See Chester High School Counseling for an updated scholarship list. These will be updated weekly, and announcements will still go out in the weekly newsletter. https://sites.google.com/a/pcoe.k12.ca.us/chs-counselors-corner . Page 4 Voice of the Volcanoes The Road to Significance Michael Josephson Commentary T he most traditional way to measure the quality of one’s life is to evaluate success by listing accolades, achievements, and acquisitions. After all, in its simplest terms, success is getting what we want and most people want wealth and status. Yet, as much pleasure as these attributes can bring, the rich, powerful, and famous usually discover that true happiness will elude them if they do not have peace of mind, self-respect, and enduring loving relationships. Peace of mind doesn’t preclude ambition or desire for material possessions or high position, but it assumes a fundamental foundation of contentment, gratitude, and pride — a belief that whatever one has is enough and an attitude of active appreciation for the good things in one’s life. Feeling successful can generate satisfying emotions of self-worth, but feeling significant — that one’s life really matters – is much more potent. Peter Drucker, the great management guru, captured this idea when he wrote of the urge many high achievers have to “move beyond success to significance.” The surprise for many is that one of the surest roads to significance is service. It doesn’t have to be of the Mother Teresa missionary variety. Parents who sacrifice their own comfort and pleasure for their children are performing service, as are teachers, public-safety professionals, members of the military, and volunteers who work for the common good. In addressing graduates, Albert Schweitzer said, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Have you ever dreamed of traveling to a foreign country? Rotary is looking for outbound exchange students and the deadline is coming up fast Check out the program at: http://www.rye5190.org/O Contact Kellie Bainbridge at 256-3294 Page 5 Voice of the Volcanoes Jeff James, Principal ext. 102 Cheryl Henry, Secretary ext. 100 Nicole Peterson, Registrar ext. 101 Carol Bernard, Counselor ext. 103 Paul Hardig, Athletic Director ext. 105 C h e st e r Jr . S r . H i g h Phone: 530-258-2126 Fax: 530-258-2306 E-mail: [email protected] Chester High School Fundraisers Turn in your Amerigas receipts and they will donate 2¢ per gallon to our Chester High School Student Body. Buy your CHS script cards at CHS office in $100.00 and $25.00 increments. If you place your order by email, address it to [email protected] with Holiday Script in the subject line. Make checks payable to CHS ASB. Holiday Script and students will have your order ready to pick up at the CHS office. Using your Target Debit REDcard will give you 5% off your purchase and Target will donate 1% to Chester High School...and you won’t have another credit card to worry about! Free shipping for orders placed online using your red card. Check online or at your local Target for info. From cereal to school supplies, look for Box Tops throughout your grocery store! Just clip the Box Tops and bring them into CHS Office, where they'll be submitted and redeemed for cash. It is SO easy—sign up online for free, then shop the merchants listed (like Safeway, Sierra Trading Post and online stores like Amazon and iTunes) and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to Chester High. October/November 2014 12 13 Powder Puff Volleyball/7:00 14 Volleyball @ Mercy 15 PSAT Powder Puff Football/7:00 16 Volleyball @ Liberty Girls Soccer v. QHS/6:00 17 PARADE! HOMECOMING v. Esparto Homecoming Dance 9-12/Gym SPIRIT WEEK 19 20 21 Volleyball v. Los Molinos Girls Soccer @ PHS/5:00 22 ASVAB TEST 23 Volleyball @ Redding Christian 24 Football BYE Biology Field Trip 2 27 Volleyball @ PHS 3 28 7/8 Science Field Trip 4 CAHSEE/EL Volleyball v. Liberty 29 Volleyball v. GHS Girls Soccer League Playoffs 30 Volleyball v. Mercy Biology Field Trip 5 CAHSEE/Math 8 Volleyball @ Los Molinos 25 Girls Soccer @ QHS/11:30 SATURDAY SCHOOL Picture Retakes 26 18 Girls Soccer @ QHS/11:00 31 NO SCHOOL Football @ QHS 1 Girls Soccer League Championships Last day 1st quarter 7 Football v. PHS 8 Sadie Hawkins Dance 9-12/Gym