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Rhonda ALWAYS sends out an email prior to any break or vacation with links to 'what to do over break' - look for it in your email! Also, this website has a ton of things to do and ideas!!!! Good luck!
Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer!
*The Pawtucket Library is open for 'walk-in' volunteering each Monday through Thursday from 3-8 pm...just go to the TEEN CENTER and ask to volunteer! Go with a friend and ask for a letter of verification for the hours you have completed for your portfolio!
We have portfolio requirements for each grade with regards to external learning. See requirements here: External Learning Checklist by Grade
You can find answers to all of your questions on our BACS EXTERNAL LEARNING WEBSITE (things like volunteering, after school stuff, drivers ed, working papers, etc...). Look at the volunteer page: the Providence Children's Film Festival is in need of volunteers during Feb. break! Get your volunteer hours completed!!!
ALL STUDENTS: After you have completed ANY external learning experience (job shadow / internship / service-learning project / senior project / volunteering), PLEASE fill out this survey for our reporting! It only takes a minute! Thank you! STUDENT EXTERNAL LEARNING SURVEY (this can be filled out ALL SCHOOL YEAR!). This has also been made a Xello lesson!
Xello:
*In the 'Resource' Section on your Xello homepage, there are so many resources for job shadows, service-learning projects and our external learning website! Please use these tools to help with your projects!
SOPHOMORES: I've been receiving a lot of emails asking for job shadows, which is great. I just wanted to remind you that there is a process for this. Job shadows are mandatory for sophomores; however, we urge you to coordinate a job shadow on your own. See information here on how!
HOW TO CREATE A JOB SHADOW ON YOUR OWN and here is a slideshow presentation that I gave in the fall about the topic: HOW TO COORDINATE A JOB SHADOW ON YOUR OWN SLIDESHOW PREZI . If you have looked through these, gone through your Xello inventories and explored careers in Xello and STILL cannot coordinate one, then use this form. Fill it out, have your advisor sign it, then email me for an appointment. Bring your completed form with you to the appointment: EXTERNAL LEARNING REQUEST WITH RHONDA
JUNIORS: If you need help with your service-learning project, look at the lessons in Xello, there are all the tools and resources that we talked about in our SLP sessions. YOU need to do the work for your project!
SAVE THE DATE: Monday, March 31st / 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm - WHOLE SCHOOL JOB FAIR! PAID AND UNPAID OPPORTUNITIES! (SUMMER PROGRAMS / PART-TIME JOBS / EXPERIENCES TO BOOST YOUR RESUME!) More to follow...
UPCOMING WIN SESSIONS / FIELD TRIPS / CLASS EVENTS - SOMETIME AFTER BREAK!
*Thursday, February 27: During C block: Senior Seminar Topic Event for all SENIORS
*Monday, March 3: During WIN I: Sara from Electric Boat will visit for all interested in hearing about apprenticeship hiring programs after graduation! You can literally apply THAT DAY!
*Tuesday, March 11: 830-11: Field trip with Rhonda to Landmark Medical Center to learn about 'All Things Medical Imaging" - still space available
*Tuesday, March 18: 8:30-11:30: Field trip to MTTI Trade School, Seekonk, MA - still space available
*Monday, March 31: 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm - ALL-SCHOOL JOB FAIR (grades will be called down when it is their turn) - More info. to follow
*TBD: During a WIN in March or April: Sign up to learn about 'Dressing for Success" with Melissa Flaherty (Board Chair for BACS)
*TBD: Trying to coordinate a trip to the Brown Alpert Medical School 'Cadaver Lab' - for Medical Students with strong tummies! - space available
SPOTLIGHT FROM THE PAWTUCKET LIBRARY:
TEEN HAPPENINGS AT THE PAWTUCKET LIBRARY:
It's almost February vacation! My name is Jennifer McGrath, and I'm the Teen Librarian at the Pawtucket Public Library. I send these emails to middle and high school professionals each month to share information about what's happening at the Teen Center. If you ever have any questions or concerns, or are interested in partnering with us, my contact information is below. Here are the Teen Center events coming up in February!
Teen Survey - Please take our Teen Survey so we can best serve the teens of Pawtucket! The survey will take just a few minutes to complete. You can fill out the survey in-person and online via Google Form. Once you've filled out the survey, stop in the Teen Center to receive your coupon for a free Jr. Frosty!
Monthly Display - Black Girl Magic! This month's display will feature fantasy and paranormal books with Black main characters.
Drop-In Crystal Ball Craft! - Drop in Tuesday February 18 from 3-5 pm for Crystal Ball Craft! Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an email reminder.
Emoji Paint Night! - Drop in and paint your favorite emoji Wednesday February 19 from 5-8 pm, or paint whatever you'd like. Registration is not required, but you can register to receive an email reminder.
February Vacation Movie Night! - Join us for the February Movie Night Thursday February 20 at 5 pm! Choose between the Trap and It Ends With Us at 5 pm, and the winning movie will play immediately following. Snacks and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Closed captioning will be enabled for accessibility. Registration isn't required, but you can register to receive an email reminder.
Paint Pouring for All Ages! - Learn paint pouring techniques from City Hall volunteer Maria Ciccia and bring home your very own painting Saturday February 22 at 2 pm! Registration is strongly encouraged, only 15 people will be able to participate.
Teen Multicultural Book Club! - Join us Wednesday February 26 at 7 pm for Teen Multicultural Book Club! In this new book club we will be exploring different cultures and identities. We will be reading Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas. Please register to receive email updates, but walk-ins will be welcome. You can pick up a copy at the front desk.
Need some homework help? Check out askri.org to connect to tutor.com, Mango Languages, EBSCO, ERIC and more for free!
NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO??????? DROP IN!!!!!
Community Service Hours can be completed at the Teen Center. We are open 3-8pm Monday through Thursday.
Making greeting cards for service people and kids in the hospital
Organizing items for the Book Sale (as needed)
Shelf Reading
Writing a letter of appreciation for a member of the Armed Forces
Writing letters to teens in juvenile detention
Writing a book review or creating a video/audio review
Rhonda M. Hanaway
Career / External Learning Advisor
Blackstone Academy Charter School
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750 x 139 Office
(603) 707-0240 Cell
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