Hello October

This week at Charette has been a wonderful week of learning, connection, and community! October is finally here, and we are excited for all that this new month will bring.

We had a wonderful Open House, and it was such a pleasure to welcome our families into the building. Families enjoyed pizza, picked up their child’s progress report, explored our school, and, most importantly, had the opportunity to be part of our Charette community. It was truly a wonderful evening, and we are grateful to everyone who joined us!

We would also like to extend a special congratulations to the parent of Ayden, a 12th-grade student, who was the lucky winner of a 65-inch Smart TV at our Open House! Congratulations!

As we move further into the term, we want to encourage all of our students to finish strong. The term closes on November 10th, so families should keep an eye out for report cards following the close of the term.

In the meantime, remember that communication between home and school is always important. Families can reach out to their child’s teachers through School Connects, using the messaging feature to send a direct message to any of their child’s teachers.

Be on the lookout for a survey below about our Open House. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us, and we want to hear what you enjoyed, what worked well, and how we can continue to make our community events meaningful for our families. We are already looking forward to hosting another community event soon!

Thank you for continuing to partner with us in supporting our students. Every conversation, every goal, and every effort makes a difference. Let’s continue to encourage our students, celebrate their growth, and remind them that they are capable of great things. Let’s finish this term strong, together!

In Partnership

Mrs. Martin

We’re looking for parents and family members who are interested in being part of our School Improvement Team! This is an opportunity for families to have a voice in our school community and help us think about ways we can continue to improve the experience for our students and families. Team members may help review school goals, share family perspectives, and provide feedback on ideas and initiatives that impact our school. Interested in getting involved? Give the school a call and let us know! We’d love to have more family voices at the table.

Did you attend our Open House? We’d love to hear what you thought! Take a quick 2-minute survey to share what you enjoyed, what helped you feel connected to our community, and what you’d like to see at future family events.

Your feedback helps us continue to Create Community and make Charette events meaningful for our families.

👉 Click the button below to share your feedback! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfeVjEHR9oeKYFEsaAuApQq3QHXcKK1Gp6-YSgu2yvTiYJ5Sg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105733802106691267947

🏫 October

October 6 & 8th- students will participate in AIMS Web testing.

October 12th- Indigenous People's Days NO School

October 23 — 👕 Dress Down Day
October 30 — 👕 Dress Down Day

🍂 November

November 7 — 📸 Senior Portraits

November 13 — 👕 Dress Down Day

November 17 & 18 — 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Conferences (Report cards)

November 20 — 👕 Dress Down Day

Tuesday, November 24 — 🏆 Awards & Recognition Ceremony — Quarter 1

Our Open House was truly the peak of the week! Families gathered throughout the evening to connect with teachers, check in on their students’ progress, and enjoy a meal together. There was pizza, laughter, conversation, and plenty of opportunities to build relationships. One of our favorite moments was seeing Mr. Boe dance merengue with Lisandro’s grandmother! 💃🏽 And congratulations to Ayden’s mom, who took home the big prize—a SMART TV from our family raffle! 📺

It was a beautiful reminder of what it means to Create Community—bringing people together, celebrating one another, and creating a school community where everyone feels welcomed and connected. What a special night for Charette!

In Art this week, students are exploring the season of autumn through symbols and imagery. They are practicing how to fill the page thoughtfully while getting more comfortable with oil pastels and experimenting with how they can use this medium to bring their ideas to life. 🍂

In Joharlen’s 9th grade ILP class, students are continuing to lock in on their Anchor Projects while learning about the Eight Dimensions of Wellness and how each area can contribute to stability and success in their lives. Each student has chosen one dimension of wellness that they want to focus on and will create a SMART goal to work toward throughout the school year. We’ll continue checking in, tracking progress, and reflecting on their growth along the way!

10th graders in ILP are locked in as they learn how to understand their transcripts, credits, and GPAs and what all of it means for their path toward graduation and beyond. Most recently, students completed the O*NET Interest Profiler, exploring how their interests connect to potential careers. Some of their career matches were definitely unexpected—and sparked some great conversations! Students are beginning to see that there are many different paths their interests and strengths can lead them toward, making career exploration feel a little more real.

In Nataly's Spanish class, students are kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring the rich cultures and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries! Each student was assigned a country and researched its culture, traditional foods, music, customs, and unique characteristics. They also selected a notable person from that country or culture and explored their contributions or achievements in areas such as sports, music, the arts, philanthropy, or other fields. A great opportunity for students to celebrate the diversity, history, and accomplishments of Hispanic cultures!

In 11th grade English, students are diving into rhetorical analysis while exploring what community means and what it means to truly belong. They’ll soon put their learning into action by writing a paper exploring the idea of community. In 12th grade ELA, students are investigating the question, “What does it mean to live a life well lived?” They’re examining the lives of individuals including Albert Einstein and Yusuf Mangal, thinking critically about purpose, success, impact, and what makes a life meaningful.

In 11th grade math, students are exploring rotational and reflective symmetry along with geometric transformations. Meanwhile, 12th grade math is beginning an exciting data project! Students are analyzing real data from Rhode Islanders and using what they discover to create a story with data—eventually turning their findings into letters to U.S. senators. Math, data, and civic engagement all coming together!

In 11th grade history, students are taking a deeper look at colonization and its impact on Native American communities, while examining the history of Christopher Columbus and thinking critically about the narratives they have traditionally been taught. In 12th grade history, students are exploring the founding principles of the United States, including natural rights, the rule of law, popular sovereignty, and limited government, while considering how these principles shaped the nation’s founding.

Freshmen are diving deep into transatlantic trade, exploring the movement of people, goods, ideas, and wealth across the Atlantic and examining how these interconnected systems shaped societies and history.