January Newsletter

As we begin a new year with new goals and new aspirations, let's take a look at the past year at a glance with some of our previous newsletters (When you click the link be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to access our previous newsletters)

HHSO 2022 Newsletters

HHSO wants to help our students make positive changes this year! To participate in the "New Year, New You" activity watch a short video on the “Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset”. After watching the video be sure to read through the guidelines for each activity here, you can participate by submitting a video, completing a reflection sheet, or attending the upcoming Virtual Cafe on January 19th! We will be giving out multiple PRIZES for any student who participates!

If you'd like to attend the January Virtual Cafes please sign up here: https://calendly.com/virtual-cafe/virtual-cafe

We look forward to seeing how you plan to make 2023 your best year yet!"

Although we can make a change any time, the New Year is a great opportunity to set new goals that align with what you want to achieve in 2023! The best way to achieve a goal is to make sure it is specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound. We call these “SMART goals.” Below are two examples, one of a school related goal and another of a personal goal.

Use this link to make a copy of the templates and create your own 2023 goals!!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFT520HHzk/sTJIXUlBlJARL6Pn_dKZ9g/edit?utm_content=DAFT520HHzk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

It is amazing how time has seemed to fly by when times were good and seemed to drag when things were tough. As the year has gone by, we learn from the things that we have experienced. It is always a good practice to reflect on the things we have done well, the things have done poorly, and the things that we need to improve upon. In order to know where we are going, it is often good to reflect on where we have been. You have a chance to reflect on this past year using the Jamboard link below. Click the link and upload an image/gif/picture that reflects your past year. The picture of the rollercoaster is an example of what kind of year it has been for me. It was full of ups and downs. Nevertheless, it has been a ride.

Upload the image your year here: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1TtNt_iK5P_GF1uwO5Zj4-gq9002rbNXOqF2IWdd81gA/viewer?f=0

As a reminder, state testing is required for all 9th and 11th graders in Arizona. Below are the upcoming test windows:

9th grade ACT Aspire April 3rd-28th

11th Grade ACT March 21st-April 13th

11th Grade AzSCI March 20th-April 14th

State testing is MANDATORY! Official dates, times, and locations coming soon!

Just a couple of reminders to help you start off the new year right!

• Please be sure that you start the year strong by working 25 hours per week in your courses! If you have questions about your individual attendance please reach out to your coach!

• Want to know where you are towards graduation? Need a way to manage your time? Schedule a meeting with your coach TODAY!
  

• If you are a 9th, or 11th grader please send a headshot of yourself to your coach so your student ID can be made before state testing begins!

Grand Canyon University (GCU) Campus Tour

9:15am - 12:15pm

Immerse yourself in the Grand Canyon University (GCU) student experience by taking a guided tour from the best person to tell you about it: a student!

Our campus tour is a walking tour of our beautiful campus. Highlights include previews of classrooms and labs, a residence hall suite, the Library/Student Union, and our newly opened Canyon Activity Center. Free Lunch Included! Use the link below to sign up!

https://www.myblueprintmedia.org/machform/view.php?id=174427

HHSO is excited to be offering a trip to California for students that are interested! The exact date is still TBD, but it will take place in late Spring. Be on the lookout for more information, but for now, here is a flyer with some details!!

Hello! I am Anissa, but my students call me Ms. A! I am a freshman and sophomore English teacher. I have been with HHSO for almost two years now and I can say that the student interactions during exams, tutoring, or our virtual cafes are my absolute favorite part of my job. You will ALWAYS see me in virtual cafes chatting with you. In my free time, I am eating chocolate cake which is my fave, hiking, or watching a good show on Netflix. My favorite era of literature is Shakespeare's era as I think he is such a genius and influential! I am a firm believer in the Lochness monster and really anything mythical so let’s discuss:)

Hi there! I am Wilma and I am an academic coach with HHSO! I am 27 years old, I love to crochet, and play with my dog Pooby who is seen here!:) I have been with HHSO for a little over a year and can confidently say my favorite part of my job is getting to be a part of students' “AHA” moment. I love being able to be a part of their journey and assist them in any way I can. My favorite subject in school was writing and I am a firm believer in dragons and witchcraft so working in a high school environment is especially fun for me, especially around the romance era of English. I love a good cheesecake and Pooby likes peanut butter:)

January is National Blood Donor Month. About 328 million people currently live in the U.S. Each year, approximately 6.8 million people in the U.S. donate blood. Annually, this adds up to about 13.6 million units of whole blood collected for donation in the U.S. The Red Cross provides about 40% of our nation’s blood and blood cell components to donors. Your blood donations are used for patients in need of surgery, cancer treatment, and transfusions for blood loss from traumatic injuries.

If you are 18 or older, please consider donating blood at your nearest Red Cross location. You could potentially save a life by giving blood. Fun Fact: You can also learn your blood type as well if you don't already know it!

Become a Blood Donor: It's the gift that keeps on giving! Click here for more information!