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In this issue:

A special message from the Editor,Founder and President of csaccac Inc;new teachers,returning teachers,code of conduct,dress code,class schedules,GPA's,quizzes,test,exams,final,science projects,spelling bees,math competitions,class president,class vice president,Spanish club,French club,Debate club,student government association,planned lunches,home made lunches,new friends,old friends,field trips,fall fashion,gossip,new TV shows,and extra curricula events.

Each year,back-to-school is a major event for thousands of parents,students, and teachers living in the United States as well as communities within the United States. A product of a public school education,I know the importance of being prepared for an exciting new start and a crucial,decisive period in a students life. Aside from those two very importannt points, it's also a determining moment in a student's life. In fact,for many years,the back-to-school tradition has called upon the support of parents,students,teachers,and communities throughout the United States. Veritably,the transition from summer often referred to as "school is out" to the fall commonly called "back-to-school" could be a bit overwhelming for some students. Therefore,it's not surprising the calling upon support from parents,students,teachers and communities throughout the years is a part of the back-to school tradition. Officially declared,as summer begins to wrap up and cease,the signs of Fall has begun to make way for back-to-school stuff. Wistfully,as parents,students,and teachers say goodbye to summer events,summer concerts,summer vacations,and summer fashion,the Fall season has begun to fill up the shelves of retail stores with back-to-school stuff.From department stores to local chain stores,the signs of Fall and back-to-school is popping up everywhere. And while it is my greatest hope that each of you had a safe and fun summer,I look forward to all the best the Fall has to offer. Without further adieu,this Fall get involved in the back-to-school tradition,__there's soooo many ways that each of you could assist a student,a family,or even a teacher. For instance,you could volunteer a service,visit a local school , drop off school supplies,or make a donation. Whatever,you choose remember one person can make a difference in a student's life.

Yours Truly,

Jamala M Johnson

Editor-in-Chief of the csaccac eNewsletter

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Back to School has arrived,one of my favorite traditions. And to be truthful,I love this tradition because it brings parents,students,teachers,faculty and the community together in the back to school tradition and spirit.

Along with having the job of getting students ready to get back into the learning and instructional mode,parents,teachers as well as faculty all have the job of keeping students attention and keeping them motivated inside the classroom. Normally,inside the classroom,it's up to the teacher to present students with engaging activities,in addition to fun and interesting lessons. On the other end of the spectrum,part of the back to school tradition also includes making adequate provisions for each student during the day,specifically,Im refering to breakfast and lunch. Most public school systems often make provisions to include that students receives or at least have access to nutritional meals throughout the day while in attendance at a public school. A product of a public school education,I feel pretty well versed on the Back to School tradition and its requirements. Veritably,at a young age,at home and inside a public school classroom I had been taught the importance of having the three most important meals of the day,breakfast,lunch and dinner.In elementary school,from the first grade to the fifth grade,I received free and reduce breakfast and lunches.

As a matter of fact, the mornings that my grandmother didnt have the time to prepare breakfast for my aunts and I,I would have breakfast at school.On numerous school days,I would have to leave my grandmother's home a few minutes early to stand in the breakfast line. In fact,I stood in line with alot of kids waiting for breakfast before the school bell would ring. Of course,there was a catch I had to be in the breakfast line at a certain time to receive breakfast. By the end of fifth grade,I had been indoctrinated,breakfast,lunch and dinner. Between the ages of eight and ten ,I had memorized the food pyramid in the same manner I had memorized the multiplication chart. Surprisingly,not much has changed since my elementary and middle school days,I still love breakfast in the morning __,although,these days I rarely have the breakfast mornings I had in the beginning stages of my education. Even today,at forty something,I agree with teachers,staff,and counselors,it's hard for students to concentrate on learning when their stomachs are growling and they're hungry. Unequivocally,food does help students to think just as milk does the body good,I learned that from Mr. Peabody a PBS kid show. Certainly,the kinds of food kids eat at home and at school is also an equally important part of the learning process.Imperceptibly,as a freshman in college and when I hit my twenties,it seemed as if(I wanted everything that was bad for me like a really bad porno flick.)Alright! so,Im not sitting behind a teacher's desk or sitting at pupil's desk,the point Im trying to make is that as an Editor,consultant,product testor,and blogger,I have to be able to focus and think clearly for more than thirty minutes a day .

In previous years,Ive maintained focus with a balanced diet,a good nights sleep,and a really good multi vitamin.Straight forwardly speaking,today__,my lunches,_I have to be honest, they're a far cry from those elementary and middle school lunches.

These days, Im living on a starving writer's staple: milkshakes packed with protein( french vanilla,double vanilla,strawberry,chocolate and dark chocolate) bagels,chips,wraps,chicken

nuggets,curly fries with lots of ketchup,loaded bake potatoes with tons of sour cream guacamole and ricotta cheese,chicken and rice or at least chicken flavored beans and rice,black beans and rice,quesadillas,grill cheese,flat bread hand made pizza,chicken and cheese.

quesadillas,taco salad with yellow corn,fish tacos,mac& cheese w/sweet peas,... Over the years,Ive come to the conclusion too much of anything is bad for you. Without fail,normally each year around this time,I automatically associate balanced meals and nutrition as a part of the Back to School tradition. Typically,parents and students will often quickly discover that school lunches usually consist of food a tantamount of students like to eat at home on the weekends. And in some instances,school lunches consist of foods students like to eat as appetizers.In recent years,there has been trend in public schools to offer more healthy foods than the traditional hamburgers and fries,or pizza as a lunch menu option. With the food pyramid put into retirement,the food diagram called the"Plate" is now being used to help students learn the different food groups. Luckily for parents of public school students,in most schools,the school lunch menu is made easily accessible and planned weeks in advance. Personally,I love and have loved the idea of parents being able to easily access the menu. When I attended public school,I frequently took some time to go over the lunch menu for each week. Wow,it's amazing how some things stay the same. Egregiously,the food selection has changed. Let's face it,frequently planned in advance, the easy accessibility to the school lunch menu gives parents the option of preparing bag or box lunches in addition to adding items if they feel deemed to do so,in case the school lunch menu is not affable to their standards. Once again,just to re hash some old school facts, as Ive stated in blogs and articles,I am a product of a public school education. And it's no secret that I am big on tradition and choices.Conversely,I am not against public schools offering students a variety of food choices this includes Fun Foods,Snack Foods,Junk Foods,and Healthy Foods. LoL,certain foods could fall into more than one category,a school lunch is often a good place for students to learn their likes and dislikes. Furthermore,I believe a part of the maturation process is allowing students to make choices apart from adult supervision. Moreover,students at a young age should learn to distinguish between the different kinds of food.To conclude,the Back to School tradition encompasses many things;however,it's up to parents,teachers,staff and administrators to facilitate as well as exert all efforts to make certain the Back to School tradition is properly implemented and adhered to within public schools . On a final note, to all parents,,students,teachers,staff,and faculty__Well wishes,Be Bless, much success and Continued success this Fall semester ---Editor-in-Chief

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When Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates

By Linda Matias, CareerStrides

Going through the motions of a bad interview is like peeling back the layers of an onion. Sally learned this lesson the hard way, hands-on during an interview that should have been a piece of cake. Sally applied for a position that fit her qualifications perfectly. When she received an invitation to interview, Sally believed she was a shoo-in for the job. Feeling confident, she approached the interview in a lax manner. She didn’t prepare and prematurely celebrated an offer she was convinced would be extended.

The day of the interview, Sally was surprised by the level of anxiety she felt. Her apprehension began to build and she began to prepare for the interview at the last minute. By the time she arrived at the interview, she was visibly shaken.

Lesson learned: The time to collect your thoughts is prior to an interview, not on your way to one. If you arrive to an interview bewildered, the recruiter will take notice and you runa high risk that you will not get the offer.

The interviewer entered the waiting area and introduced himself. To ease the tension, he asked a common icebreaker question, “Did you have trouble finding us?” Sally has never been a smooth small talker and she answered the question candidly. She confided that she doesn’t have a good sense of direction and coupled with the fact that she was anxious, she passed the building entrance quite a few times. The interviewer smiled politely and proceeded to walk towards the interview room. Realizing she goofed, Sally hesitantly followed the interviewer.

Lesson learned: Everything you say and do during an interview is scrutinized; from the instant you walk in, to the moment you walk out. An innocent question doesn’t exist during an interview and a careless misstep is seldom forgotten. Choose your responses carefully.

When Sally was escorted to the interview room, she was surprised to see a panel of interviewers. She was only familiar with the “it’s just you and me,kid” type of the interview – the one-on-one. At the start of the interview, she quickly realized that it was going to be a challenge to manage that interview.

Lesson learned: Interviews are unpredictable. One never knows the broad range of topics that will be covered and the type of formats that may be presented. Familiarize yourself with all interview settings.

Because she was not ready for the series of questions, Sally tripped over her answers. She focused on issues that weren’t relevant and provided little information on what was pertinent. She began to ramble and appeared under-qualified for the position.

Sensing that she was interviewing poorly, Sally began to lose patience with the process. She failed to maintain eye contact and began to fidget. The enthusiasm she felt for the position and the company slowly diminished as she witnessed the blank looks on the faces of the panelists. She withdrew mentally from the interview, and as a result, appeared disinterested.

Lesson learned: Most interviewers expect candidates to be nervous during an interview, andthey rarely will forgive you if youfail to demonstrate a sincere interest in working for them. Mosthiring decisions are based on whether the interviewer feels a connection to you. The failure to establish a bond immediately is usually beyond repair.

After the interviewSally realized that the questions she had been askedwere not difficult. She had beenoverwhelmed by nervousness and that had clouded her ability to communicate clearly and to the point effectively.

Lesson learned: Even if you have the “right stuff,” nothing is guaranteed. Don’t get caught off guard; prepare for interviews; do your homework.

Career & Resume Advice:Now, Do You Have Any Questions?By Linda Matias, CareerStrides

“Who is that hot babe in the picture?” isn’t the type of reply an interviewer expects to hear when he or she invites you to ask questions near the end of an interview. In fact, the way you approach the Q&A session will have a direct impact on the interviewer’s perception of you. Based on the questions you ask, a judgment will be made in regard to how interested you seem to be in working for the company.

For this reason, when you are forming questions ask yourself, What do I need to know about the company in order to determine if this is the workplace for me? How you answer this question depends on the career values that are important to you, and therefore, there isn’t a right or wrong answer. That said, make sure that you do not ask the “What’s-in-it-for me?” type question. Though questions regarding salary, benefits, and vacation time are valid, the place to broach those topics is when an offer is on the table, not before.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK

Are there any plans for a corporate merger or outsourcing initiatives?

When a merger or outsourcing happens, layoffs follow. Before you accept a position, you should inquire about the direction the company is taking. Many candidates are under the misconception that only failing companies downsize. In truth, no matter how stable they are, companies are always looking to cut costs.

How closely do my qualifications match the requirements for the open position?

Two things can happen when you ask this question. (1) The interviewer can affirm that your experience, skills and abilities are a perfect fit. Needless to say, if that is the interviewer’s response, you have a good shot at landing a job offer. (2) The interviewer may divulge that the company is looking to hire someone with more experience in XYZ. Believe it or not, if this occurs it can work out to your advantage because you have another opportunity to sell yourself.

How long has this position been open?

If the interviewer reveals that the position has been open for three months, you can ask a follow-up question such as, “It is obvious that the company is taking its time in finding the right candidate, and there must have been qualified candidates that have interviewed. What would you say they were lacking that an offer wasn’t extended?” In asking this follow-up question, you will find out exactly what the interviewer is looking for and you can adapt your responses to meet the company’s specific needs.

Are promotions based on seniority or accomplishments?

Some companies still hold on to the old-school mentality where old-timers, no matter their accomplishments or lack thereof, are offered an opportunity to move up the ladder before a new hire gets the same opportunity. You deserve to know that if you put 110% in your work, you will be rewarded accordingly.

If you could change one thing about how this company functions, what would it be?

Just as you are not perfect, neither is a company. Interviewers are aware of this fact and therefore, during the interview process they do their best to sell the organization as a great place to go to every day. It is part of your job to uncover everything about the hiring organization – the good, the bad, and everything in between.

FINAL THOUGHT

Well-thought-out, clear, and intelligent questions are the ones that leave a positive impression with the listener.

Take the time to evaluate what is important to you and form questions around those issues.

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Tech Crunch the newest section to the csaccac eNewletter,in this section geared towards the technically tech challenge and the most literate tech technician. In short,from beginners to experts there's something for everyone in this section. Beginning this summer,tech crunch will appear in future csaccac eNewsletter. In all actuality,it could take a single consumer or shopper hours upon hours to gather all or at most to scratch the surface or to put a dent in all of the lastest tech terminology and reviews. For that reason,I chose to simplify the search along with saving you some time by adding a few links to the experts,groupies,followers,and fans who in each review gives you latest in tech news. Among a long list of job titles and job descriptions,I am a consumer and a shopper.Without question,it's easy to get distract while browsing the internet,especially for beginners.On a different day,I'd loved to be able to to peruse tech articles and links all day,but that's not a realistic task I could perform daily or even on the weekends. Aside from everything else I perform frequently incuding being a consumer and shopper,I ve got a blog plus admin duties that require I maintain two websites. Ultimately, the various job related task I perform makes it aboslutely impossible to perform any task longer than eight hours. Even on a good day,____without fail, I fall short of completing all the task. Make no mistake about it , Im not tech geek. Therefore,I had to figure out the quickest way to get you the most relevant tech news in the least amount of space. And in all honesty, just a point of fact,you might find everything you what to know and learn about tech gadgets, right in this section,in an article or with a click on an external link. Shortly after the cell phone went from being a text messenger's bestfriend,to a multitasking Smart Phone,I began the tech crunch. With tech gadgets constantly evolving along with tech terms and terminology,a technically tech challenged web surfer might have a hard time deciphering tech specs as well as choosing the right tech gadget for their lifestyle. As the tech craze began to explode,I began to seriously follow the tech craze after purchasing my first Smart Phone from Virgin Mobile. At the height of the tech craze,I gained a strong interest in popular tech gadgets that performed an array of functions,for instance,the most widely received tech gadgets that immediately caught my attention included Smart Phones,Digital Cameras,Netbooks,and portable laptops also called micro computers. As a matter of fact,I attribute part of my strong interest in tech gadgets to mass marketing and advertising. In addition to mass marketing and media blitz,the other reason for my strong interest in tech gadgets,I attribute to neccessity and job related responsibilities. Ostensibly,the launching of high tech gadgets appeared to touch everyone within its grasp. At alarming rate,tech gadgets began to pop up everywhere from local chain stores to brand named retailers,it appeared that consumers ,shoppers,buyers and retailers hadnt been immuned to the tech craze. Veritably,before the craze,I considered myself computer literate. As a matter of fact,I had taken a secondary ed computer course in college. Then__,a few years later,I enrolled in an administrative course at a vocational school that required I attended a basic computer class. Admittedly,between the computer course in college and the admin class,I felt pretty confident with working PC's (personal computers)As a result of both classes,I quickly enhanced my PC vocabulary in addition to computer skills. Straight forwardly speaking,within the past six to eight years,Ive observed that,computer literacy and tech terminology have a few words in common. On the other hand ,I've also ascertained that computer literacy and tech terminology both belong to separate worlds. Joint at the hip,it became increasingly apparent that two__,computer literacy and tech terms didnt have much in common other than the device used to obtain and input information.For the most part,an internet user that's able to recognize the difference between the two is probably more than likely to quickly grasp and understand tech talk. Today,much of what Ive learned about various tech gadgets has been through marketing ,advertising,YouTube videos and individual purchases. Typically,before purchasing a tech gadget,I like to gather as much information that's made readily accessible to the public before making a final choice. Normally,I base my final choice on several specifications and features,as well as locality. When checking out a product,I usually begin with price,the style,the model,the manufacturer then I proceed to what I consider must have features this frequently includes various functions,processing system,and apps. Quick guides,YouTube tours,tutorials,reviews and demonstrations make it easier for consumers and shoppers to get to know their tech gadgets. On a last note,get to know the specs before you buy. High time someone figured out all that tech talk,it's only forthright it should be one of those tech guys or girls, An awesome tech chat,and just the beginning,thanks for checking in,__I hate goodbyes,so then for now I'll keep it to a minimum,__sms, TyuL,twtyL,ch@wuL,Lol,IBCNUL,I really enjoyed chating with you this month. Imperceptibly,Ive reached the end of the Tech Crunch for this month,__but that doesnt mean you have to wait to get the latest and newest info on tech stuff take a few minutes to visit the external below for more tech info.

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Along with all of the great fun things that have become a part of the Back to School Tradition,student safety continues to be a concern for all those involved. Unequivocally,educators,administrators,and staff each have the responsibility throughout the school year to make sure that students have a safe environment to learn,I specifically recall being taught the importance of Safety First all through elementary school, at the same time ,I also recall administrator patroling halls,students having to ask for permission to use restrooms,and teachers walking students to the cafeteria for lunch. As I ve seen,within the past five years,it has become a parents greatest nightmare to drop off a kid at a public school or to watch a kid get on a school bus then hours or minutes later receive a call that an accident has occurred at their child's school. At some point during a school year, it is bound to happen, the occasional call from the school nurse that a kid has become ill or an unexpected call from a school administrator to discuss a child's unruly behavior,those type of calls I think everyone_, well,some parents is able to live with__, It is,morosely,the call from the adminstrator or principal at a kid's school informing a parent or parents of preventable accidents that gets under the skin of most parents.