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CGHS Student & Family Newsletter
May 22nd to May 26th, 2023
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Dear Common Ground Students & Families,
We are coming to the end of the semester – it’s time to finish strong, Common Ground students!
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If you are missing key assignments, need to improve your grades, or are struggling in your classes, show up for academic support! After-School Support is available M/T/Th/Fr 3:15-5pm. Saturday Academy is open 8-12.
- This Wednesday, we’ll be holding MAP test make-ups, guidance, and academic support sessions. Make good use of this time!
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On Thurs, all 10th graders will be leaving campus at 10:45 to visit Southern Connecticut State University, where they’ll be exploring campus, meeting CG alumni, and learning about health-related majors and careers. 10th graders can dismiss from SCSU’s Adanti Student Center (at Fitch & Crescent), or travel with staff by city bus back to Common Ground.
- Students & families, please join us this Friday, 5:30-7:30, for our annual Multicultural Festival! Families are invited to contribute a dish to the potluck – more details below!
Shout out to all the students RAISING their POWERFUL VOICES this week, stepping up to build a more just & sustainable Common Ground, New Haven, and World!
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Thanks to all the 9th and 10th graders who showed up and raised their voices at the New Haven Children’s March this week – including 9th graders Kai, Soren, and Aaliyah, who spoke at the event! Read more in the Register and Independent.
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Shout out to the following students for taking part in the Youth Advisory Council, and bringing their voices to Hartford this week: Mekhi, Magiver, Clouds, Francis, Benedict, Gianpol, Alexander S, Carlos B, Jazzliyn, Xavier, Freddie, Tivona, Ariangeliz, and Tyron.
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Thanks to Patience, Leslie, Luis, and Angel, who represented Common Ground and presented our environmental leadership portfolio process to teams from high school across New England outside Boston!
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Congratulations to Tavian, Aisling, Asher, Savonte, and Simone, who all successfully defended their portfolios this week!
Graduation is just three weeks away. Students, are you on track in your classes? Have you earned your 15 hours of service? Do you have summer plans you're excited about? Keep reading for news and opportunities you can use!
Sincerely,
Dr. Shanequa Nash
Interim School Director & Assistant School Director
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What's In This Newsletter
- This Fri, 5:30-7:30: Join Our Multicultural Festival!
- Reminders: Senior End of Year Dates & Fees!
- End of Year Trip To Lake Compounce: Open for ALL Students! Payment Due Two Weeks In Advance!
- Basketball Schedule: Support Out Team!
- Wednesdays, 1:15-3: Community Service Opportunity!
- Early College Update: SCSU Summer Applications & Gateway Fall Applications Now Open!
- Tue, Jun 6, 5:30-7:30: Family Game Night!
- CONNTAC Scholarship: For First Gen College Students
- Senior Families: Important College-Going Next Steps
- Student/Family Farm Share is Open!
- LOTS of opportunities this summer! Take Action Now!
- Summer Opportunity: Connecticut Bar Association Law Camp!
- Connect In Tech Summer Program
- Volunteers Needed: Loaves & Fishes - Food, Clothing & Community
- Families, Get The Support You Need
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1. This Fri, 5:30-7:30: Join Our Multicultural Festival!
Students & Families, please join us for our annual student-led Multicultural Festival!
Enjoy music, dance, arts, and more from around the world and our Common Ground community.
Multicultural Festival is a potluck -- if you can, bring a dish to share from your culture!
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2. Reminders: Senior End of Year Dates & Fees!
As this unique school year comes to an end, we are excited to celebrate our Seniors and give them a great send off! We hope this letter serves as a guide of things and fees to come in the near future. Payments should be made as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
- Common Ground Prom will be on June 3rd 6-10pm at Common Ground H.S, the cost per senior is $20 and $35 per couple.
- The Senior trip to Six Flags will be on June 16th : $35 per person (lunch not included)
- Cap and Gown - $40 per student
- All students must have turned in their chromebooks and have paid all fees due before receiving a diploma; please contact the office for information on any balances due.
- Graduation will be on June 24th at 6pm at Common Ground H.S. There will be 4 guests per student.
Students and families can pay the fees for these experiences on Common Ground High School's Square Site, or in the main office. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Iris at 203.809.4333 x1200.
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3. End of Year Trip To Lake Compounce: Open for ALL Students! Payment Due Two Weeks In Advance!
We are looking forward to the All School Trip to Lake Compounce on Friday June 9th! This trip include an hour-long lunch at the pavilion at Lake Compounce. This trip will be $50 per person; students and families can pay for tickets in the office or on the Common Ground Square site.
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4. Spring Basketball Schedule: Support Our Team!
Students and families, come out to support our student basketball team! Three games this week -- see the schedule below!
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5. Every Wed, 1:15-3pm: Community Service On The Farm!
Community Service Opportunities are available for students on the Farm, Wednesdays afterschool form 1:15-3pm. You NEED to email farm@nhep.com in advance to sign up!
Reminder: All students MUST earn at least 15 hours of service to earn credit in guidance for the year!
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6. Early College Update: SCSU Summer Applications & Gateway Fall Applications Now Open!
Interested in taking a college course while still in high school? There are TWO opportunities right now for Sophomores and Juniors who have a 3.0 GPA or higher:
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Summer Courses at SCSU: Applications are open for students who want to take a summer course at Southern Connecticut State University. Students who have completed applications and received an SCSU ID can register for summer classes starting June 1.
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Fall Courses at Gateway (now part of CT State Community College): Students interested in taking Gateway courses this fall must complete their application by June 10th.
Interested in learning more about these opportunities?
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7. Tue, Jun 6, 5:30-7:30: Family Game Night
Families, please join us for a fun end-of-year night of games with other students and families! Dinner will be served at 6:30.
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8. CONNTAC Scholarship: Calling First Generation College Students!
The Board of Directors of the Connecticut Talent Assistance Cooperative established the CONNTAC, Inc. Scholarship award to recognize participants who have overcome obstacles in order to pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree. In order to accurately reflect the mission of CONNTAC, Inc. scholarships will be awarded ONLY to low-income individuals whose parents (mother or father) have NOT earned a Bachelor’s degree. Download an application.
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9. Senior Families: Important College Next Steps!
Senior parents, this is an important time to make sure your student is on track to enroll in college next year. Please work with your students to make sure they are taking all the steps to be ready for the fall: including health forms, financial aid docs, housing forms, etc.
Have questions? Need support? Students and families can reach out to their senior case managers: Ms. Jacobs (tashida.jacobs@nhep.com), Ms. Candi candi.fulcher@nhep.com , or Mr. Javi (candi.fulcher@nhep.com).
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10. Student/Family Farm Summer Share is Open!
SIGN UP HERE TODAY!
WHAT is the CG FARM SHARE? ¿Qué es una ración de la granja?
Each week you'll get a bag of in season, chemical free, farm fresh veggies (like kale, peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, tomatillos, cabbage and more) from the Common Ground Farm! We are able to grow fresh, local, organically grown food for you while training young people from our community and CG High School. You can support our farm and our farm’s future!//Cada semana usted recibirá una bolsa de vegetales frescos de temporada, libres de químicos de la granja de Common Ground! (kale, pimientos, tomates, lechuga, tomatillos, repollo y mucho más). Podemos cultivar alimentos frescos, locales y orgánicos para usted mientras capacitamos a jóvenes de nuestra comunidad y de la Escuela Secundaria CG. ¡Usted tiene la oportunidad de apoyar nuestra granja y el futuro de nuestra granja!
How MANY WEEKS is the FARM SHARE? Share is for 13 weeks in July/Aug/Sept // La ración dura 13 semanas entre Juio/Agosto/Septiembre
FAQ with all...or at least a lot of the answers! // Haga clic aquí para ver las preguntas más frecuentes.
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11. What are YOUR Summer Plans?
An important message from Ms. Fernandez: I am sharing with you the CGHS Guide to an Intentional Summer Slide Deck that recaps the opportunities from our Summer Opportunities Fair- many of these programs are still accepting applications!
Below are a few deadlines that are quickly approaching. Check out the guide for more information about the opportunities below as well as many others.
Upcoming Deadlines
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May 20: Regional Water Authority Environmental Careers Summer Camp Application
Let's take advantage of all these awesome opportunities and have an intentional summer! If you have any questions or would like support with pursuing a summer opportunity, please click this link to schedule an appointment!
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12. FREE VIRTUAL 1-Week Law Camp with the CT Bar Association!
The CT Bar Association is running a free week-long LAW Camp this summer where high school students can learn about the field of law, discover what it’s like to be a lawyer, and meet a number of lawyers and judges. The day camp will be virtual with all sessions on Zoom during the week of July 10-July 14. The CBA is focused on providing this service to students who cannot afford to pay for summer camp and/or come from populations that are traditionally under-represented in the legal field. Download a flyer and application. Deadline: May 31, 2023.
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13. Registration Open: Connect In Tech Summer Camp!! Make Sure You Pick Up Your Permission Slip!!
Build a computer, and take it home at the end of the program. Meet IT professionals & explore tech careers. Learn about robitics and electrical soldering.
Applications are open NOW for this free program at MIddlesex Community College, June 26-30th, led by our partners at STEAM TRAIN! This is a FREE program!!!
Apply Here Today!! If you are attending, Make sure you pick up a family permission slip from the main office!
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14. Volunteers Needed: Loaves & Fishes - Food, Clothing & Community
STUDENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Help get food and clothing to people who need it! Volunteer at Loaves & Fishes Food Bank & Clothing Closet in New Haven. This service qualifies for New Haven Promise & Common Ground's Community Service Requirement.
Interested in helping out? Email Ms. Cox, CG's past school director, at coxlizanne2@gmail.com.
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