CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH |
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Dolores Huerta, née Dolores Fernández, (born April 10, 1930, Dawson, New Mexico, U.S.), American labor leader and activist whose work on behalf of migrant farmworkers led to the establishment of the United Farm Workers of America.
When Huerta was a child she moved to Stockton, California, with her mother and siblings after her parents’ divorce. She remained in touch with her father, Juan Fernández, and took pride in his personal and professional development from coal miner to migrant laborer to union activist to an elected representative in the New Mexico state legislature to college graduate. Unlike many women of her era, she went on to college, after graduating from Stockton High School. Although a brief marriage, motherhood, and divorce interrupted her studies, she eventually received an A.A. degree from Stockton College. A series of unsatisfying jobs led her to seek a teaching credential, but her teaching career lasted only a few months. Huerta decided that she could do more for the hungry and barefoot farmworkers’ children in her class by helping their parents win more equitable working conditions. As an employee of a Mexican-American self-help association called the Community Service Organization (CSO), Huerta lobbied California state legislators to enact such progressive legislation as old-age pensions for non-citizens.
In the late 1950s Huerta became interested in the conditions of farmworkers and met Cesar Chavez, a CSO official who shared that interest. Their attempts to focus the CSO’s attention on the inequities plaguing rural workers failed, and both eventually left that organization. By 1962 they had cofounded the National Farm Workers Association, forerunner of the United Farm Workers (UFW), an influential union whose grape boycott in the late 1960s forced grape producers to improve working conditions for migrant farmworkers. As coordinator of nationwide lettuce, grape, and Gallo wine boycotts in the 1970s, Huerta helped create the national climate that led to the passage in 1975 of the Agricultural Labor Relations Act, the first law recognizing the rights of California farmworkers to bargain collectively.
In the 1980s Huerta cofounded the UFW’s radio station and continued to speak and raise funds on behalf of a variety of causes, including immigration policy and farm laborers’ health. From 1988 to 1993, Huerta served on the U.S. Commission on Agricultural Workers, established by Congress to evaluate special worker provisions and labour markets in the agriculture industry. In 2002 she founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation, which was involved in community organizing. Her numerous honors include induction (1993) into the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She also was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. Huerta was the subject of the documentary Dolores (2017).
Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2021, August 17). Dolores Huerta. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dolores-Huerta
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COMETS EXHIBITING EXCELLENCE |
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Hector Luna, ASTEC Junior, Wins National Hispanic Recognition Program Award
Hector Luna, ASTEC junior, was awarded the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) award for 2021-2022 for excellence in academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT/NMSQT test. Of the 400,000 juniors that take the PSAT only 5,000 receive this national award each year.
At ASTEC, Hector is involved in the National Honor Society (NHS). At Metro Tech he participates in the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) and the Technology Student Association (TSA). He is leaning towards architectural engineering as his major.
Hector was part of a TSA team at MetroTech that won first place in the state for redesigning an existing building as if COVID-19 was going to be the new normal. Their team went on to the semifinals in the national competition.
Hector participated in a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Architectural individual competition where he placed first in the state and placed as one of the Top Ten Finalists nationally. The competition in both cases had a time constraint and various requirements for creating a CAD design. The local competition project was to create a low-income duplex housing unit. At the national competition he was tasked with designing a community center with at least eight rooms with different purposes such as a mini-library, computer lab, indoor playground, catering kitchen, dining area etc.
When asked about the award, Hector said, “I'm delighted and grateful to receive the College Board NHRP award because it serves as a testament that my hard work and dedication over the years were worthwhile and because of the additional opportunities now at my disposal.”
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Felicitaciones al becario del Programa Nacional de Reconocimiento Hispano de ASTEC
Héctor Luna recibió el premio College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program (NHRP) para 2021-2022 por su excelencia en logros académicos y desempeño sobresaliente en el examen PSAT / NMSQT. De los 400,000 juniors que toman el PSAT, solo 5,000 reciben este premio a nivel nacional.
En ASTEC, Héctor está involucrado en la Sociedad Nacional de Honor (NHS). En Metro Tech participa en la National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) y la Technology Student Association (TSA). Se inclina hacia la ingeniería arquitectónica como su especialidad.
Héctor formó parte de un equipo de la TSA en MetroTech que ganó el primer lugar en el estado por rediseñar un edificio existente como si COVID-19 fuera a ser la nueva normalidad. Su equipo pasó a las semifinales de la competencia nacional.
Héctor participó en una competencia individual de arquitectura de diseño asistido por computadora (CAD) donde ocupó el primer lugar en el estado y se ubicó como uno de los diez mejores finalistas a nivel nacional. La competencia en ambos casos tuvo una limitación de tiempo y varios requisitos para crear un diseño CAD. El proyecto de competencia local consistía en crear una unidad de vivienda dúplex para personas de bajos ingresos. En la competencia nacional, se le encomendó el diseño de un centro comunitario con al menos ocho salas con diferentes propósitos, como una mini biblioteca, un laboratorio de computación, un patio interior, una cocina de catering, un comedor, etc.
Cuando se le preguntó sobre el premio, Héctor dijo: “Estoy encantado y agradecido de recibir el premio College Board NHRP porque sirve como testimonio de que mi arduo trabajo y dedicación a lo largo de los años valieron la pena y por las oportunidades adicionales que ahora tengo a mi disposición . "
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COLLEGE RECRUITERS AT ASTEC |
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ASTEC regularly hosts local college and university recruiters to provide information to scholars about campus tours, school requirements, financial aid and more. To date, representatives from the University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University, Mid-America Christian University, OSU - OKC, and Oklahoma City Community College have been to ASTEC. We will have many more throughout the year.
Upcoming recruitment dates include:
9/28/2021 - Northeastern State University
10/5/2021 - Oklahoma City Community College
10/7/2021 - OSU - OKC and the Army National Guard
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Visitas de reclutadores universitarios
ASTEC hospeda regularmente a reclutadores de colegios y universidades locales para brindar información a los académicos sobre recorridos por el campus, requisitos escolares, ayuda financiera y más. Hasta la fecha, representantes de la Universidad de Oklahoma, la Universidad Estatal de Oklahoma, la Universidad Cristiana de Mid-America, OSU - OKC y Oklahoma City Community College han estado en ASTEC. Tendremos muchos más a lo largo del año.
Las próximas fechas de contratación incluyen:
28/9/2021 - Northeastern State University
5/10/2021 - Colegio Comunitario de la Ciudad de Oklahoma
7/10/2021 - OSU - OKC y la Guardia Nacional del Ejército
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JOIN US FOR AN ACTIVITY FAIR |
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Feria de actividades
ASTEC STUCO organizará una Feria de actividades para estudiantes el lunes 27 de septiembre en el vestíbulo del centro comercial. Los estudiantes asistirán durante su período de clases de historia y podrán inscribirse en clubes y deportes en los que estén interesados.
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ASTEC CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH |
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ASTEC middle and high school art teacher, Mr. Tracy Wilmes, drew this beautiful chalk art on the high school chalkboard to celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month. |
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ASTEC continuously monitors the high school driveline process. The most recent change
successfully prevented cars from backing up on Villa Avenue on the west end of the Mall. Thank you parents for your help to improve our driveline system.
Effective Monday, September 27 for Middle and High School drivelines:
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Please do not arrive at the drivelines before 3:20 pm. If you come before this time you will be turned away. We will not allow cars to line up any sooner than this time. We will have police officers, teachers and administrators outside to help us enforce this procedure. We continue to have issues with traffic back ups and community complaints which must be addressed for the safety of our children, parents and community.
About 20 cars that come early and park in the driveline are responsible for backing up the traffic out and down 23rd Street for other parents. Dismissal is at 3:35 pm. We monitor the length of time it takes for 99% of our students to be picked up. We have discovered that 99% of our scholars are now consistently picked up by 3:55 pm.
I know we speak for our teachers and other parents when we express our appreciation for those who are considerate of others in the drivelines.
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It is important that the driveline not block other Shepherd Center employee's parking spaces. Please follow the directions of the employee on duty.
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Please do not park and then cut in line.
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Please do not drop your children off in the parking lot and then drive away. Remain in the driveline until your child is safely delivered on the sidewalk. If not, you are forcing your child to cross the path of moving cars. THIS IS NOT SAFE AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. Please be aware that we have spoken with those scholars and parents and will continue to do so if this issue continues.
Everyone has somewhere they need to be. Everyone is in a hurry. We must work together to be responsible drivers in order to keep everyone safe. Please be a good patron and example to our young people by not cheating the system.
Thank you for your continued support.
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ASTEC monitorea continuamente el proceso de conducir de la escuela de la preparatoria.. El cambio más reciente impidió con éxito que los automóviles retrocedieran en Villa Avenue en el extremo de centro comercial. Gracias a los padres por su ayuda para mejorar nuestro sistema de transmisión.
Efectivo del lunes 27 de septiembre para líneas de conducción de escuelas intermedias y secundarias:
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Por favor, no llegue a las líneas de conducción antes de las 3:20 pm. Si vienes antes de esta hora, te rechazarán. No permitiremos que los autos se alineen antes de esta hora. Tendremos oficiales de policía, maestros y administradores afuera para ayudarnos a hacer cumplir este procedimiento. Continuamos teniendo problemas con los retrasos en el tráfico y las quejas de la comunidad que deben abordarse por la seguridad de nuestros niños, padres y comunidad.
Aproximadamente 20 automóviles que llegan temprano y se estacionan en la línea de transmisión son responsables de hacer retroceder el tráfico hacia afuera y hacia la calle 23 para otros padres. La salida es a las 3:35 pm. Controlamos el tiempo que tarda el 99% de nuestros estudiantes en ser recogidos. Hemos descubierto que el 99% de nuestros estudiantes ahora son recogidos constantemente a las 3:55 pm.
Sé que hablamos por nuestros maestros y otros padres cuando expresamos nuestro aprecio por aquellos que son considerados con los demás en las líneas motrices.
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Es importante que la línea de conducción no bloquee los espacios de estacionamiento de otros empleados de Shepherd Center. Siga las instrucciones del empleado de turno.
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Por favor, no estacione y luego haga cola.
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Por favor, no deje a sus hijos en el estacionamiento y luego conduzca. Permanezca en la línea de conducción hasta que su hijo sea entregado de manera segura en la acera. De lo contrario, está obligando a su hijo a cruzar el camino de los automóviles en movimiento. ESTO NO ES SEGURO Y PUEDE RESULTAR EN LESIONES GRAVES. Tenga en cuenta que hemos hablado con esos estudiantes y padres y continuaremos haciéndolo si este problema continúa.
Todos tienen un lugar en el que necesitan estar. Todo el mundo tiene prisa. Debemos trabajar juntos para ser conductores responsables con el fin de mantener a todos a salvo. Sea un buen patrocinador y ejemplo para nuestros jóvenes al no engañar al sistema.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
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Before jackets were disallowed at school, daily announcements were made for more than a week, reminding scholars to take off their jackets in class and place them on the back of their chairs. Unfortunately, scholar cooperation was not consistent. Upon review of classroom cameras, it was discovered that scholars were accessing their phones and other items out of their jacket pockets throughout the day.
Because of this lack of cooperation, ASTEC announced, through three SchoolReach calls to parents, that jackets would not be allowed because of safety and distraction concerns. Scholars were given the option to wear blazers (with lower pockets and no inside pockets) or sweaters in place of their jackets. It was explained that the outside weather was forecasted to be warm for quite some time and the inside room temperatures throughout the school were kept at a consistent 72 degrees.
The next morning, after the final SchoolReach phone announcement regarding jackets, several hundred scholars came through the doors wearing jackets. At that time we asked the scholars to take off their jackets and hand them to us. At the end of the day, jackets were placed on tables and brand new flooring if tables were not available, for scholars to pick up after school. The next day, there were no jackets worn and scholars wore blazers and sweaters as recommended.
Thank you parents for understanding that education is the primary focus at ASTEC. Please keep in mind that all blazers and sweaters worn must have a sewn-on ASTEC patch.
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Chaquetas en la escuela
Antes de que no se permitieran las chaquetas en la escuela, se hicieron anuncios diarios durante más de una semana, recordando a los estudiantes que se quitaran las chaquetas en clase y las colocaran en el respaldo de sus sillas. Desafortunadamente, la cooperación de los estudiantes no fue consistente. Al revisar las cámaras del salón de clases, se descubrió que los estudiantes estaban accediendo a sus teléfonos y otros artículos desde los bolsillos de sus chamarras durante el día.
Debido a esta falta de cooperación, ASTEC anunció, a través de tres llamadas de SchoolReach a los padres, que no se permitirían las chaquetas por motivos de seguridad y distracción. A los estudiantes se les dio la opción de usar blazers (con bolsillos inferiores y sin bolsillos interiores) o suéteres en lugar de sus chaquetas. Se explicó que se pronosticó que el clima exterior sería cálido durante bastante tiempo y que la temperatura interior de la habitación en toda la escuela se mantuvo en unos constantes 72 grados.
A la mañana siguiente, después del anuncio telefónico final de SchoolReach con respecto a las chaquetas, varios cientos de estudiantes entraron por las puertas vistiendo chaquetas. En ese momento les pedimos a los estudiantes que se quitaran las chaquetas y nos las entregaran. Al final del día, se colocaron chaquetas en las mesas y pisos nuevos si las mesas no estaban disponibles, para que los estudiantes las recogieran después de la escuela. Al día siguiente, no se usaron chaquetas y los estudiantes usaron blazers y suéteres como se recomendó.
Gracias a los padres por comprender que la educación es el enfoque principal en ASTEC. Tenga en cuenta que todos los blazers y suéteres que se usen deben tener un parche ASTEC cosido.
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ASTEC Scholars and Parents
It was brought to our attention that a TikTok challenge is circulating through the Oklahoma City area. The challenge calls for students to steal items from teachers and the school or to vandalize classrooms, restrooms, etc. We know that the overwhelming majority of our scholars would not engage in such behavior.
Please understand that we have cameras in every classroom and throughout the building. Anyone who steals from the school or an employee or who vandalizes the school will be suspended and reported to the authorities and charges filed.
Parents, please emphasize to your children that it is never appropriate to commit a crime and that stealing or vandalism is punishable by law, even as part of a social media challenge.
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Estudiantes y padres de ASTEC
Se nos informó que un desafío de TikTok está circulando por el área de Oklahoma City. El desafío exige que los estudiantes roben artículos de los maestros y de la escuela o que destrocen las aulas, los baños, etc. Sabemos que la gran mayoría de nuestros estudiantes no se involucrarían en tal comportamiento.
Por favor, comprenda que tenemos cámaras en cada salón de clases y en todo el edificio. Cualquiera que robe de la escuela o un empleado o que destroce la escuela será suspendido y reportado a las autoridades y se presentarán cargos.
Padres, por favor hablen con sus hijos que nunca es apropiado cometer un crimen y que el robo o el vandalismo son castigados por la ley, incluso como parte de un desafío en las redes sociales.
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Students are not allowed in the building until supervision is in place and breakfast is not served until 8:00 am. Students who arrive before that time must wait outside the building until 8:00 am. After breakfast students are to report immediately to their ENCORE classroom.
Driving is a privilege and with that comes great responsibility. Student drivers who are late more than twice will be suspended from driving for 5 days and will need to make other arrangements for their transportation.
Traffic, weather or waking up late are not acceptable excuses for being late to school or work. Employees everywhere are expected to check the weather and traffic and to set their alarms to allow for these common occurrences so they are not late to work. If your young person is old enough to drive to school, he or she should be mature enough to be responsible for getting themselves to school on time. If tardies continue after a parking suspension driving privileges will be permanently revoked.
ENCORE is an extension of the first hour. It is a time for announcements and scholars to pick up their Chromebooks for the day. If a scholar misses ENCORE, they will miss their opportunity to check out their Chromebook.
If lack of transportation keeps your child from being at ASTEC, we would prefer they go back to their home high school where busing is available.
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Procedimientos matutinos
Los estudiantes no pueden ingresar al edificio hasta que la supervisión esté en su lugar y el desayuno no se sirva hasta las 8:00 am. Los estudiantes que lleguen antes de esa hora deben esperar afuera del edificio hasta las 8:00 am. Después del desayuno, los estudiantes deben reportarse inmediatamente a su salón de clases ENCORE.
Conducir es un privilegio y conlleva una gran responsabilidad. Los estudiantes conductores que lleguen tarde más de dos veces serán suspendidos de conducir durante 5 días y deberán hacer otros arreglos para su transporte.
El tráfico, el clima o levantarse tarde no son excusas aceptables para llegar tarde a la escuela o al trabajo. Se espera que los empleados en todas partes verifiquen el clima y el tráfico y configuren sus alarmas para permitir estos sucesos comunes para que no lleguen tarde al trabajo. Si su joven tiene la edad suficiente para conducir a la escuela, debe tener la madurez suficiente para ser responsable de llegar a la escuela a tiempo. Si las tardanzas continúan después de una suspensión de estacionamiento, los privilegios de conducir serán revocados permanentemente.
ENCORE es una extensión de la primera hora. Es un momento para que los anuncios y los estudiantes recojan sus Chromebooks del día. Si un estudiante pierde ENCORE, perderá la oportunidad de revisar su Chromebook.
Si la falta de transporte impide que su hijo asista a ASTEC, preferiríamos que regresaran a la escuela secundaria de su hogar donde hay transporte disponible.
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DEPRESSION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW |
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OKLAHOMA CITY MEMORIAL MARATHON
Check out all of the ways you can get involved:
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MIDTOWN WALKABOUT
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 12PM - 4PM
Save the date because Midtown Walkabout is returning this October! This bi-annual event will take place on Saturday, October 16, and will put you in the fall spirit with seasonal promotions and activities for those shopping, eating, and visiting the district.
Midtown merchants will provide specials, discounts, and activities during their normal operating hours, and there will be free pop-up programming to enjoy.
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BRICK-OR-TREAT
MONDAY, OCTOBER 25 | 4PM - 7PM
The Bricktown Association is excited to host the 7th annual Brick-or-Treat event for kids in costume on Monday, October 25th from 4pm to 7pm at various locations throughout the district.
Parents and guardians are invited to bring their kiddos to Bricktown to enjoy a family-friendly evening that includes spooky tunes, roaming characters, photo ops, and trick-or-treating at participating businesses. Attendees can pick up an event map from the information booth on the Mickey Mantle Plaza of the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark to plot their route.
The event is free and open to everyone. Trick-or-treaters must be under the age of 14 and be in costume to receive free candy and giveaways.
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OKCMOA MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
Find more information and purchase tickets at okcmoa.com.
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2x12 ART FUNDRAISER
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 | 7PM - 10PM
Each year, the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition hosts the 12x12 Art Fundraiser, which features diverse art by 175 Oklahoma artists. Each artist creates a unique piece that is twelve-by-twelve inches, and the artwork is auctioned during the one-night event! The outdoor event will take place this Friday, September 24, from 7pm to 10pm, at Dunlap Codding.
Tickets are on sale now for OVAC'S 12X12 Art Fundraiser on September 24th, 2021! Get your tickets in advance or purchase one at the door.
Find more information and purchase your tickets at 12x12ok.org
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MAKE READY MARKET IN MIDTOWN
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Join the Make Ready Market this Saturday, September 25 from 11am to 4pm. Located in Midtown at 220 NW 13th St., this outdoor market will include a wonderful assortment of locally made items including, clothing, flowers, skincare products, jewelry, art, vintage shopping, live music, and a food truck. Enjoy the beautiful weather and support local makers
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OKLAHOMA REGATTA FESTIVAL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1 - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
After going virtual in 2020, the Oklahoma Regatta Festival is happening Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3 on the Oklahoma River. The weekend will be full of fun, racing, and fireworks.
Find more information and a detailed schedule of events by visiting riversportokc.org.
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OKC COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Find more detailed information and resources by visiting occhd.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS LISTING
Friday, September 24
Saturday, September 25
Tuesday, September 28
Wednesday, September 29
Thursday, September 30
Friday, October 1
Saturday, October 2
Sunday, October 3
Friday, October 8
Saturday, October 9
Thursday, October 14
Sunday, October 10
Friday, October 15
Saturday, October 16
Wednesday, October 20
Friday, October 22
Saturday, October 23
Monday, October 25
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Activity Fair
October 21-22
Fall Break
October 21-22
Middle School CARnival
October 28
Elementary CARnival
October 29
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Did you know you can get daily updates about our programs and our scholars on our Facebook and Instagram page? Just click here for Facebook and click here for Instagram hit the "like" / "follow" button!
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¿Sabía que puede recibir actualizaciones diarias sobre nuestros programas y nuestros académicos en nuestra página de Facebook e Instagram? ¡Simplemente haga clic aquí para Facebook y haga clic aquí para Instagram presione el botón "me gusta" / "seguir"!
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Families facing a difficult financial time may contact their school headmaster for a waiver for activity fees or school supplies.
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Las familias que enfrentan un momento financiero difícil pueden comunicarse con el director de la escuela para obtener una exención de las tarifas de las actividades o los útiles escolares.
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