FACE Newsletter October 2021

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• FAFSA Opens-Friday, October 1st
• PSAT (9th-11th grade)-Wednesday, October 13th
• Hispanic Heritage Month ends-Friday, October 15th
• End of the First Nine Weeks Grading Period-Friday, October 15th
• Family and Community Engagement Fall Family Conference-Friday, October 15th
• Student Holiday-Monday, October 18th
• Beginning of the Second Nine Weeks Grading Period-Tuesday, October 19th
• Trunk-or-Treat Community Event-Friday, October 22nd
• HOSA Fall Leadership Conference-Saturday, October 23rd
• Report Card Grades Available-Monday, October 25th
• Blanson Open House-Tuesday, October 26th

Congratulations are in order for 12th grader and Information and Engineering Technology Academy student, Martin Armendariz. He recently passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review and is now officially an Eagle Scout! The grueling process included earning at least 21 merit badges, a minimum of six months in a leadership position, and carrying out an Eagle service project (see below for a picture of Martin's service project on Blanson's campus).

Martin has been working towards this prestigious honor for the past 7 years, entering the Scouts BSA organization when he was just 10 years old.

Created in 1911, Eagle Scout is the highest rank of the Scouts BSA (formerly Boys Scouts of America). Because it takes years of hard work, service, and determination to become an Eagle Scout, this prestigious milestone is recognized across the country and the world. Prominent service personnel, astronauts, United States senators, and others count the Eagle Scout rank among their achievements.

Congratulations to 12th grader and Health and Human Services Academy student, Leilani Diaz. She was recently recognized as has been designated as a Commended Student in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

In late September, more than two-thirds (about 34,000) of the approximately 50,000 high scorers on the PSAT/NMSQT receive Letters of Commendation in recognition of their outstanding academic promise. Commended Students are named based on a nationally applied Selection Index score that may vary from year to year.

Blanson is so very proud of these two outstanding students and we wish them the best of luck in their post-secondary careers! #BlansonBred #BlansonReady

Blanson Student Council is proud to recognize Distribution and Logistics teacher, Mr. Shawn Bingham for month of October 2021!

Mr. Bingham is in high demand! The Manufacturing Skills Standard Council (MSSC) serves as the governing organization that certifies individuals as certified logistic technicians and enables thousands of individuals the opportunity to successfully gain employment in supply chain logistics!

Mr. Bingham has worked very closely with this organization over the past three years and has been invited on an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. on October 11th-13th 2021 to assist in creating updated certification exams! Some of the topics of new CLT 4.0 Logistics Technologies include:

• 5G
• Biometrics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cybersecurity
• Augmented Reality
• Data Analytics
• Autonomous Robots

Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) ®, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is an industry-led, training, assessment and certification system focused on the core skills and knowledge needed by the nation’s front-line production and material handling technicians. The nationwide MSSC System, based upon industry-defined and federally-endorsed standards, offers both entry-level and incumbent workers the opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills increasingly needed in the technology-intensive jobs of the 21st century. MSSC offers four certifications for this workforce:

• Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 & CPT+ Skill Boss
• Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) ®
• Certified Forklift Technician (CFT)®
• Certified Technician-Supply Chain Automation (CT-SCA) & Skill Boss-Logistics™

Blanson Distribution and Logistics students have the opportunity to earn certifications in CLT.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

Hispanic Heritage Month at Blanson is well underway! Ms. Ruiz's Spanish classes curated a musical playlist that is being played during lunches on Fridays. Student Council has been sharing notable facts, contributions, and histories of el mundo hispanohablante. Last week students participated in a Hispanic Heritage Spirit Dress Week, which included themes such as Si Se Puede College Day, Jersey Day, and Latinos in Action Day.

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

We are pleased to announce our August/September 2021 "Employees of the Month''! Take a moment to read out the outstanding work of our students!!!

Diego Solorio, 12th grade

Construction, Manufacturing, and Automotive Technology

Diego serves as Classroom Manager for Diesel Tech 2. He is always the 1st student in the classroom and the last student to leave. He is accountable for attendance and organization of the classroom. Diego is an outstanding student! He completes all assignments on time and helps other students complete their assignments. His leadership in the shop and classroom are evident in the other students' accomplishments. Diego is one of my best students and will be taking his ASE certifications in April. He is completing all dual credit requirements. Nominated by Mr. Britt

Pedro Rodriguez, 12th grade

Health and Human Services

This student is very involved in our CTSO HOSA. Even though he is not a HOSA Officer, he is always volunteering to help take pictures at our meetings/events. Pedro is always available to help out his HOSA Officers by talking to teachers about their projects, helping create the posters, and speaking to HOSA members. I see great leadership qualities in him. Nominated by Ms. Lovatos

Genesis Gonzalez, 12th grade

Information and Engineering Technology

Genesis is one of the seniors in our program. She has consistently helped in our program areas, such as the organization of the teacher supply room and SkillsUSA. She is very dependable, and anything that I have asked her to do, she has ensured that it is taken care of to the best of her ability. Genesis always has a positive attitude, and it shows in the classroom and the projects we are currently working on. You will hear her reminding her classmates to stay on task and ensure the job gets done. Genesis has completed her CLT/CLA certifications for the program. She has also completed the Business Communication Course from the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, funded by the University of Houston. Genesis is on pace to graduate with five certifications. Nominated by Mr. Bingham

Parents and caregivers are invited to our Fall Family Conference that will be held on Saturday, October 16 at Davis High School. Come and learn about the different programs that the district offers. Community partners will share information about their organizations and will distribute promotional items. All attendees will receive an Amazon gift card!

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Aldine’s Family and Community Engagement Department is launching a new program, Family and Community University!

The mission of Family and Community University is to provide the necessary knowledge and resources to build confidence and empower families to support students academically, socially, and emotionally.

All programming is free, offered virtually and in-person (where indicated), and open to all family and community members. Some sessions will be offered in both English and Spanish.

Family and Community University will focus on four key areas:

Academic Life, Community, Well Being & Social Interactions, and Continuing Education.

Click here to get information on the sessions offered in October.

Click here to access the website and register for the classes.

Parents and Guardians,

We are in desperate need of your help! As a district requirement, ALL parents/guardians of Aldine students MUST complete an annual update in Home Access Center. Many of our parents have not completed this vital step yet and it MUST be completed for your Blanson student. The Home Access Center account MUST be a parent account (not a student account) and this means that a parent MUST have an email address.

Aldine is hosting sessions on Home Access Center in English and in Spanish and then of course you may contact Blanson for assistance in setting this up. Our registrar office will begin contacting students and parents who have not completed the updated enrollment form for the 2021-2022 school year. We thank you for your continued cooperation!

Quick Directions on Completing the Annual Update

1. Log in to Home Access Center and check the student name in the top right corner. Select the drop-down to

change to a different student, if needed.

2. Select the Registration page.

3. Select the Update Enrollment tab.

4. Under Available Forms, select Start to access the Annual Update form.

5. Set up access to Online Forms. a. Select the Checkbox “To comply with COPPA, I affirm that I am 13 years or older”. b. Select Begin Forms.

7. Complete the Annual Update application and SUBMIT it ASAP.

In case you did not know, Blanson has its very own in-house College Advisor. Her name is Ms. Stephanie Gonzalez and she is coming to us from Texas A&M University. Ms. Gonzalez is available as a resource for all Blanson 12th grade students to assist in college searches, college applications, scholarships, career interviews and so much more. All Blanson seniors will have an opportunity to meet Ms. Gonzalez within the next couple of weeks during senior assemblies.

Follow her on Twitter or Instagram @blansonadviser for career and college advice!

FAFSA Opened on October 1st! All 12th grade students are NOW required per the Texas Education Agency to apply for FAFSA/TASFA.

Attention All Seniors! Senior year is upon us and it is sure to pass by quickly! To ensure that you don't miss out on anything...scholarship information, college application deadlines, senior activities, you will need to check your Aldine ISD email frequently. You will be receiving information from your counselors regarding things to do to get ready for your transition out of high school.

The very first thing that you need to do is get your FAFSA ID. To do this, simply access https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/sign-in/landing, create an account, and follow the directions from there. You will need a FAFSA ID and so will your parents. This is for student financial aid. All 12th grade students are required to apply for FAFSA.

Mentoring is important, not only because of the knowledge and skills students can learn from mentors but also because you will act as a positive role model and advocate for those who need guidance and coaching. Mentorship has the power to influence the trajectory of a child’s future, which increases his chance of success. The mission of our mentor program is to empower students to make positive life changes that can enable them to maximize their personal and academic potential.

The district’s Family and Community Engagement Department (FACE) is committed to elevating district pride by strengthening partnerships with families, communities, and business communities. To see all upcoming FACE events and programs, visit their webpage here and make sure to sign up for the monthly newsletter. Here are a few of the upcoming events/resources that may be of interest to our Blanson parents!

Baker Ripley

Easter Seals Greater Houston Virtual Info Session

Fall Festival

Newsletter

YMCA

Youth Sports Clinic

SNAP EBT Card on Amazon

Click here to see flyer.

Texas Children's

Drive-Boo to Flu

Harris County

National Preparedness Month

www.ReadyHarris.org/kids.

Leadership Skills Program

English flyer

Spanish flyer

Email: BlansonCTEHS@aldineisd.org
Website: https://blansonhs.aldineisd.org/
Location: 311 West Road, Houston, TX 77038
Phone: 281-591-4950
Facebook: facebook.com/BlansonCTEHS
Twitter: @BlansonCTEHS