Charette Newsletter
Welcome Bienvenidos!
Celebrating Progress, Preparing for What’s Next
At Charette, growth is about more than the grades we earn. It is about recognizing progress, learning from challenges, and taking the next steps toward our goals.
We are proud to share that 100% of our students completed their fall AIMSWEB Reading and Math assessments! This milestone gives our teachers valuable insight into student learning and helps us plan meaningful next steps to support every learner. Today, students will bring home their assessment results to share with their families.
As we look ahead, our seniors are also working toward an important milestone: completing their Senior Capstone projects. Staying organized, meeting deadlines, and taking initiative are essential skills that will serve them well beyond high school.
Thank you to our families and staff for your continued partnership in helping our students learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. Every step forward matters, and together, we are building a community where every student has the opportunity to thrive.
Let’s keep moving forward with purpose, celebrating progress, and making every opportunity count!
In Service,
Mrs. Martin
See Something? Do Something!
Bullying isn’t always obvious. It can look like rumors, repeated jokes at someone’s expense, exclusion, threatening messages, embarrassing posts, or harassment online.
You have more influence than you might realize.
This Bullying Prevention Month, we challenge you to:
SPEAK UP when something isn’t right.
STEP IN when it’s safe to do so.
CHECK IN with someone who may be struggling.
STOP THE SPREAD by not sharing hurtful posts, screenshots, or rumors.
REACH OUT to a trusted adult when you or someone else needs help.
You don’t have to be best friends with everyone. But everyone deserves respect.
Let’s make respect the standard at our school, online and off.
Need support? See a Counselor (Ms. Joharlen or Ms. Claribel)
♟️ After-School Chess Club
: Students sharpened their strategic thinking, practiced problem-solving, and challenged one another to think several moves ahead—all while having fun learning the game of chess!
Exploring Government & Public Administration!
Grade 11 ILP students worked with Ms. Claribel to present careers in the Government and Public Administration career cluster, exploring opportunities to serve their communities and make an impact!
Positive Attitude Month: Progress > Perfection
October is Positive Attitude Month, a reminder that your mindset can make a difference in how you handle school, relationships, stress, and setbacks.
Being positive doesn’t mean pretending everything is okay. It means believing you can learn, adjust, ask for help, and keep moving forward.
Try a Growth Mindset
Instead of: “I’m just bad at this.”
Try: “I don’t understand it yet.”
Instead of: “I failed.”
Try: “What can I learn from this?”
Instead of: “I’ll never be good enough.”
Try: “What can I do differently next time?”
SEL Coping Skills
When stress or frustration hits, try:
- Pause & breathe: Take a few slow, deep breaths before reacting.
- Reframe it: Replace negative self-talk with a more helpful thought.
- Break it down: Take a big problem one small step at a time.
- Take a reset: Walk, stretch, listen to music, or step away briefly.
- Talk it out: Connect with a friend, teacher, counselor, or trusted adult.
- Focus on what you can control: Put your energy into your next step.
October Challenge
The next time you catch yourself thinking “I can’t,” add one word: YET.
Focus on progress, not perfection. Keep showing up, learning, and taking the next step.
Need support? Contact your Counselor. We’re here to help.
