October Update

Dear Charette Community,

This week, our students completed their beginning-of-year aimswebPlus assessments, and we are so proud of the effort they put forth! Testing ran smoothly, students stayed focused and engaged, and they showed us what it means to take their learning seriously. We can’t ask for more than their best effort, and they delivered. After a productive week, we even made time for a little fun on Friday!

As we move further into the quarter, our focus remains on building strong habits, taking pride in our progress, and continuing to challenge ourselves. Growth doesn’t happen all at once; it happens through the small choices we make each day to show up, try again, ask questions, and keep moving forward.

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, October 13!

Let’s finish this quarter strong! Every day is another opportunity to learn something new, make a positive choice, and take one more step toward our goals. Remember, success isn’t about being perfect; it’s about being willing to grow. Let’s make these final weeks count!

In Service,

Mrs. Martin

🏫 October

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 seniors are continuing to work on their postsecondary plans, and Fall marks an important time to make progress on college applications! Seniors should have their college essays completed and reviewed by a trusted adult. Once finalized, students can upload their essays to the Common Application and continue completing the remaining sections.

Every Charette senior is expected to apply to at least one school through the Common Application. Even for students planning to enter the workforce, attend a trade program, enlist in the military, or pursue another pathway, completing a college application is a valuable experience that keeps future opportunities open.

💚 Families, here’s how you can support your senior!

Ask your student:

• Have you added your schools to the Common Application?

• Has someone reviewed your college essay?

• What is your next application deadline?

• What interests you about the schools you are considering?

A quick conversation at home can help students stay organized, motivated, and accountable during this important season!

Our juniors have an exciting opportunity through the Rhode Island College Early Enrollment Program (EEP)! Students can earn three college credits from Rhode Island College at no cost by successfully completing the College & Career course at Charette.

This is a great opportunity to experience college-level coursework while still in high school and begin building a postsecondary transcript.

💚 Families, here’s how you can support your junior!

Ask your student:

• Have you completed your Rhode Island College application?

• Have you completed all the steps for the Early Enrollment Program?

• What have you learned about Rhode Island College?

• What careers or pathways are you interested in exploring after high school?

Students who have questions or need support with the application process should connect with Ms. Claribel.

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We wrapped up the week with some fall fun during our Friday advisory pumpkin decorating competition! Students put their creativity to the test, transforming their pumpkins into unique designs and showing off their imagination, teamwork, and school spirit. Our competition encouraged students to think outside the box, put care into their work, and celebrate one another’s creativity. It was a fun way to build community, share some laughs, and end the week on a high note!

Jose’s advisory took pumpkin decorating to a whole new level by painting his face right onto a pumpkin! 😂🎃 Take a look at the photo and decide for yourself… how do you think they did? Did they capture his likeness, or does the pumpkin have a personality of its own? We love seeing our students’ creativity, teamwork, and sense of humor in action!

Mr. Jose’s ninth-grade Algebra students took their learning beyond their seats this week by stepping up to the board to solve practice problems in front of their classmates. It takes courage to put your thinking on display, work through challenges, and learn from mistakes. We saw plenty of bravery, effort, and great mathematical thinking in action. Way to go, ninth graders!

Our students continued exploring their personalities, interests, and strengths as they began drafting projects focused on potential careers. Some students discovered career paths they had never even imagined! As they learn more about themselves and the opportunities available to them, they are beginning to connect who they are today with who they might become tomorrow.

🧠 Brain Break in ILP: Think Fast!

Ms. Joharlen’s ILP students took a brain break with an exciting round of the Alphabet Game! Using a ThinkFast-style game console that buzzes when time runs out, students had to think quickly, come up with answers, and beat the clock. They loved the friendly competition! Taking a few minutes to reset gave students a chance to recharge, refocus, and jump back into the lesson ready to learn. Sometimes, a little fun is just what our brains need! 🎉