5/20/21

Well, what a year! Sorry that the website was not updated. We didn't go on any field trips or take any photos. We were all wearing masks anyways! :)

Hope everyone is doing well. Current/former AVID students: keep pushing yourself towards your goals and dreams, but stay healthy and sane. Remember to find a nice balance in life. Have grit. Have empathy. Have a great experience in school so that you can have a great future.

Miss you all,

Mr. Corbin

3/9/20

Some quick news!

Hoosegow Day is sneaking up! See the flyer below for information. Students can pre-buy tickets before the event to avoid the long lines! I have them for sale in my class. Each ticket is $1.

Some 8th graders went bowling and to Medieval Times over the weekend! We had a blast!

2/5/20

6:30pm in the MPR.

Have books to donate? Bring any type of books for the used book exchange event!

1/22/20

6th Grade - We started off the new year by setting some goals. Parents, feel free to ask your students about their goals for 2020. We are now studying Conflict Management Styles. This is an AVID strategy where students learn how to better work and communicate with others. It is pretty fascinating and applies to all areas of life.  We will then read our class novel for the year called City of Ember.

8th Grade - We are currently in the middle of our biology unit. The goal is to prepare students for some of what they will see next year in 9th grade Biology. We will have six quizzes this quarter. Students are encouraged to form study groups, and use the strategies that I have taught them. They can also get help during tutorial. Next we will read our class novel for the year called Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.

All grades - Please continue to encourage your son/daughter to clean out their backpacks and binders every quarter. They should be hole-punching papers and putting them in the rings of their binders. You might also want to check out their planners (also called Binder Reminders). Students are now copying learning objectives and homework in their planners for all classes.

WE HAVE A HOOSEGOW DAY PARENT MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 2/5/20 @ 6:30PM IN ROOM 314. THIS IS SUPER IMPORTANT TO RAISING FUNDS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT AVID AT OUR SCHOOL. THANKS IF YOU SHOWED UP TO THE FIRST MEETING. ALL PARENTS ARE WELCOME!

Best,

Mr. Corbin

1/8/20

8th graders going to Dana Hills should go to this!

Dana Hills Experience

12/10/19

NEW pictures are now posted in the photos section. Check them out!

12/2/19

There will be a parent meeting to plan for Hoosegow Day this Wednesday, December 4th at 6:00pm in room 314.

11/21/19

6th - Zoo trip coming up! 12/7 from 9:00am - 5:00pm. More information after the break. AVID parents - I printed some extra pictures of our UCSD field trip and How To Presentations and gave them to students. Be on the lookout! Website photos coming soon!

Students have been working on public speaking and studying skills! We did some fishbowl speeches and a How To Presentation. This week we are learning different studying strategies through world geography!

8th - Death Valley this Saturday! Make sure to dress WARM. Make sure to pack only what you need according to the packing list. Let's do this!

Students have been studying finances this week. Do you have a college fund for your child? Do they have a savings account? What is an interest rate? What is the different between a job and a career? These are all questions we have been exploring this week.

I hope everyone has a great holiday week! Happy Thanksgiving! :)

Mr. Corbin

10/18/19

Red Ribbon Week is coming up. Here is the schedule of dress up days/activities:

• Monday 10/28 - Wear Red

• Tuesday 10/29 - Crazy Hair

• Wednesday 10/30 - Neon Day

• Thursday 10/31 - Wear a costume. Costume Contest at lunch (no masks allowed)

10/18/19

Family Night is on 10/24! It will be held in the quad. AVID will be running the annual Haunted Hallway, selling cotton candy, and selling pizza. You can purchase tickets when you arrive by the office. More info to come soon!

10/18/19 *update*

Check Google Classroom for a map!

10/11/19

Beach Cleanup Info

Saturday October 19th

Salt Creek Beach (parking at the top of the hill)

8:00am - 12:00pm (4 hours)

Parking passes provided for free if you are going to stay.

$5 for In N Out burger, fries, and water.

Buckets and gloves will be provided. 

10/1/19 - 12 8th graders have applied to go on the Death Valley Field Trip! This will be narrowed down on November 1st to however many students I can take (probably 8-10). We will also be going with Mr. Healy, Mr. Sanabria, Mrs. Torres, and their students. Approximately 36-40 people total! We'll be travelling in vans. Here is a tentative schedule for the trip.

Schedule

9/24/19 - *double update* More Photos!

9/22/19 *update* Be sure to check out the Photos page for pictures from the trip. There will be more coming soon!

9/13/19 - 6th grade parents, here is the plan for our UCSD field trip. We have one very awesome parent volunteer that is also coming. The trip is on Thursday, 9/19. I will be checking grades and letting students know how is going on Monday, 9/16.

Field Trip to UCSD

Leave Marco - 8:45am

Arrive at UCSD - 10:15am

Walk around campus. Check out the library, sculptures, and buildings - 10:15am - 10:55am

Fallen Star House tour - 11:00am

Lunch 11:30am - 12:30pm

Finish touring 12:30 - 1:40pm

Back to the bus and on to Marco! 1:45pm - 3:10pm

9/9/19 - There is a College For All Foundation meeting after school on Tuesday, September 10th Thursday, September 12th @ 5:30pm in room 314. This is OPTIONAL meeting, but if you want to know more about our new foundation, you are encouraged to show up.

9/2/19 - AVID 6 parents only: We will have a meeting Tuesday, September 3rd at 6:00pm in my room. It will last no longer than one hour. I will see you then!

8/20/19 - Welcome back to school students and parents! Make sure to show up to Back to School Night next Thursday.

5/31/19 - Boomer's field trip with Mr. Soto and Mr. Gerow's classes! More information will be sent home.

5/7/19 - This is a friendly reminder that all community service needs to be done by Friday, 5/31. If you still need more hours, there is a bike clinic Saturday, 5/11 with Great Opportunities. Remember to keep track of your hours on your sheet, and always get an adult to sign off that you did your hours. 5 hours per quarter.

4/27/19 - Day of the Children / Dia Del Niños at Stonehill Park. 10:00am - 3:00pm. Bring money for food. Music, games, and prizes! Enter the raffle to win a bike from Great Opportunities!