September Newsletter

-Set goals: This can be goals on your progress from your teacher or personal goals to get an A in the class

-Break it up: It can be overwhelming to sit down for numerous lessons. Take breaks in between videos.

-Look ahead: Many times we can either underestimate or overestimate the time needed for our work, look at your assignments, and see how much time is needed.

-Get connected: Each week your teachers will be in contact with you about goals. Reach out to them!

• Review your Cumulative Exam review: What did you get wrong? Take the time to look back and understand what you are not getting.

• Look back on what you missed on your unit tests: This is good because it reminds you of the units you may have forgotten.

• Don’t rush and take your time: You have one full week from the completion of the other course activities and the time to take the test, use it to your advantage.

• Be sure to focus when studying: Find a place where you can really focus and retain what you are studying.

• Reach out to your tutor or teacher for a review session before the exam!

1. Besides the "Grand Canyon State," another nickname for the state comes from the abundance of this colored metal mined here.
2. The mall scene in the film Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure was shot at this now-closed Phoenix-area shopping center.
3. The furthest Western shootout of the Civil War happened at this pass between Phoenix and Tucson.
4. At the time it was completed, this dam on the Colorado River was the tallest in the world.

Answers 1. Copper State 2. Metro Center 3. Picacho Peak 4. Hoover

For those interested in volunteer opportunities to help others cope with the current pandemic: The two following links give a selection of opportunities to help with food delivery to high-risk populations.

• https://www.handsonphoenix.org/covid19
• https://phoenixrescuemission.org/you-can-help/volunteer