http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/yale_welcomes_future_scientists/
Photo and quotes from Yale Pathways program.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Science Saturday Tomorrow
Learn about Nanotechnology at 10 in Davies Auditorium. Details: http://onhsa.yale.edu/crisp-nanotechnology-energy-applications.
Sunday is a Math Morning about higher dimensional space: http://onhsa.yale.edu/math-mornings-sunday-higher-dimensional-space-and-things-it
Sunday is a Math Morning about higher dimensional space: http://onhsa.yale.edu/math-mornings-sunday-higher-dimensional-space-and-things-it
We Walk in a Week!
One week 'til the Walkathon -- this is the biggest fundraiser of the year, and all of our other activities depend on it. Get those envelopes filled!
image: http://dailynewsdig.com/star-wars-imperial-walkers-were-inspired-by-the-largest-land-mammal/
image: http://dailynewsdig.com/star-wars-imperial-walkers-were-inspired-by-the-largest-land-mammal/
Science Olympiad & Chess Club
ESUMS is forming a Science Olympiad team, meetings Thursdays after school. The Chess Club will also start next week. More details to follow.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Coffee And . . .
Don't forget Coffee And . . . tomorrow morning from 8:30-9:30 in the school's computer lab.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
High School Students: Free Language Classes at Yale
http://www.nhregister.com/social-affairs/20130924/new-haven-students-offered-free-language-program-at-yale
"Students can choose from Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish."
90 minutes a week, begins Oct. 15
Schedule and more details here: http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/pier/hsclp.htm
"Students can choose from Arabic, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Turkish."
90 minutes a week, begins Oct. 15
Schedule and more details here: http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/pier/hsclp.htm
Monday, September 23, 2013
Upcoming Events
Wednesday evening (Sept. 25, 5:30 pm) will be the Open House/Meet the Teachers night at the school. It will be followed by a hands-on Powerschool workshop for parents who want assistance using the new online grading program (7 pm). High school parents should bring their student's schedule to visit teachers in scheduled order.
There will be a "Coffee And" meeting for parents on Friday, Sept. 27 from 8-9 am. This is a great way for parents to speak directly with the faculty, staff and administration.
The Walkathon is Friday, October 4. Forms for collecting donations have been handed out, and more copies will be available at the Open House.
The first PTO and Town Hall meeting of the year will be held on October 8 at 5:30 pm.
Student Activities September 24
Consider planning for your student to stay after school tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Science Club will be meeting after school in Mrs. Toothaker's room.
Engineering Tutoring will be meeting after school in Mr. Lee's room.
Tuesday is also the due date for students who would like try for Student Council to submit their forms.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Monday's Board of Ed Meeting Has Been Postponed
Sorry for the late notice. It will be held Sept. 30 instead.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Some Great 1-Hour Classes for Teens
https://yale.learningu.org/learn/Sprout/2013_Fall/catalog
Yale Sprout is a great way for teens to get exposure to a variety of interesting topics:
Black Holes
Juggling
Nuclear Power
Neuroscience
Nanotechnology
Spoken Japanese
Yale Sprout is a great way for teens to get exposure to a variety of interesting topics:
Black Holes
Juggling
Nuclear Power
Neuroscience
Nanotechnology
Spoken Japanese
Alchemy
Beekeeping
African-American Literature
Computer Architecture
International Relations
Poetry
and many many more . . .
7th - 12th grade, $30 total for 3 Saturdays in October: 5th, 12th and 19th
(financial aid available, optional lunch for sale)
Do Not Come To School Tonight!
At the Orientation, some handouts mistakenly announced the Open House/Meet-the-Teachers Night as tonight, the 18th. That is wrong! Please come next Wednesday, the 25th at 5:30.
Superintendent Event Today
Meet Superintendent Garth Harries at Lincoln-Bassett School at 5:15 pm. It's part of his "listening tour." If you miss it, there will be others, including a Board of Ed meeting this Saturday (the 21st) at East Rock School 9am - 12.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
The Award-Winning ESUMS Debate Team
Please sponsor the ESUMS debate team. Click to contribute and spread the word:
http://www.gofundme.com/ESUMSdebate2013-14
http://www.gofundme.com/ESUMSdebate2013-14
Friday, September 13, 2013
Yale Math Mornings Start Sunday 9/29
Learn about higher dimensional spaces on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 10:30 in Davies Auditorium.
Details: http://onhsa.yale.edu/math-mornings-sunday-richard-schwartz-brown-university
Details: http://onhsa.yale.edu/math-mornings-sunday-richard-schwartz-brown-university
Report from the CPLT
Summary of yesterday's CPLT meeting:
(1) Superintendent Harries briefed us on the $3 million budget gap, the measures taken so far to fill it (cutting some middle school classes) and the expectation that more cuts will be needed.
(2) He also introduced his "listening tour" and the schedule for that. If you want to meet the superintendent and give him feedback and suggestions, he will be at Lincoln-Bassett school on Sept. 18 at 5:15, and then will visit a different school each Wednesday. ESUMS isn't on the schedule yet. There will also be an open-to-the-public board-of-ed meeting on Saturday, 9/21, from 9-1 at East Rock Magnet School.
(3) He assured us that he is working actively on getting the new ESUMS building approved by the Board of Aldermen. He said the Sept. 16 meeting would NOT be the meeting where the building and budget are discussed, but that they would address the issue before the state deadline passes.
(4) The CPLT then broke into committees and taskforces to address: school nursing, college prep issues, after-school programs, school websites, calendar issues, enrollment issues, and TAG.
(5) A speaker from New Haven Promise presented some graphs to show how the program is growing. Only 200 students actually qualified and received Promise money last year, but the program is still quite new. Parents should carefully read the requirements posted at http://newhavenpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/NHP_2012v2.pdf and then try to track down that elusive "Rule Book."
(6) Stephanie Kilburne spoke about Powerschool. ** If you are having difficulty accessing your child's records, she advises the following: (1) On the login page, it is not enough to use the password that shows on your powerschool letter. You actually must click on "Create Account," use that temporary password to help you create the account, but then you must set your own password. (2) In the screen where you list your children's names, make sure that you fill in YOUR id and passcodes from the letter, not theirs. (3) We will try to have some one-on-one help available at the ESUMS Open House.
(7) Several speakers then addressed the district-wide recess policy. By October 1st, schools should have formed a parent-teacher-staff recess committee who will submit a recess plan by Nov. 1st. All children K-6 will get recess starting in January.
(8) A speaker from Hillhouse High School raised the issue of the new and terribly burdensome procedure the school district is enforcing on parent volunteers. No parents are supposed to be in a school building without fingerprints, background checks, DCF checks, and various paperwork. She argued, correctly, that this will kill off all parent involvement and needs to be changed urgently.
(9) The parent pursuing a CPLT mayoral debate reported that one of the candidates is not interested. He is still hoping to find the other candidate interested, which perhaps will encourage the uninterested party.
(10) The following activities were announced:
Parent Resource Fair, Thursday 10/17
Parent University, Saturday 11/2
Family Portraits at East Rock Magnet School, 11/21 ($10 sitting fee, packages for sale)
Diaper Bank needs donations (diaperbanknetwork.org)
(1) Superintendent Harries briefed us on the $3 million budget gap, the measures taken so far to fill it (cutting some middle school classes) and the expectation that more cuts will be needed.
(2) He also introduced his "listening tour" and the schedule for that. If you want to meet the superintendent and give him feedback and suggestions, he will be at Lincoln-Bassett school on Sept. 18 at 5:15, and then will visit a different school each Wednesday. ESUMS isn't on the schedule yet. There will also be an open-to-the-public board-of-ed meeting on Saturday, 9/21, from 9-1 at East Rock Magnet School.
(3) He assured us that he is working actively on getting the new ESUMS building approved by the Board of Aldermen. He said the Sept. 16 meeting would NOT be the meeting where the building and budget are discussed, but that they would address the issue before the state deadline passes.
(4) The CPLT then broke into committees and taskforces to address: school nursing, college prep issues, after-school programs, school websites, calendar issues, enrollment issues, and TAG.
(5) A speaker from New Haven Promise presented some graphs to show how the program is growing. Only 200 students actually qualified and received Promise money last year, but the program is still quite new. Parents should carefully read the requirements posted at http://newhavenpromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/NHP_2012v2.pdf and then try to track down that elusive "Rule Book."
(6) Stephanie Kilburne spoke about Powerschool. ** If you are having difficulty accessing your child's records, she advises the following: (1) On the login page, it is not enough to use the password that shows on your powerschool letter. You actually must click on "Create Account," use that temporary password to help you create the account, but then you must set your own password. (2) In the screen where you list your children's names, make sure that you fill in YOUR id and passcodes from the letter, not theirs. (3) We will try to have some one-on-one help available at the ESUMS Open House.
(7) Several speakers then addressed the district-wide recess policy. By October 1st, schools should have formed a parent-teacher-staff recess committee who will submit a recess plan by Nov. 1st. All children K-6 will get recess starting in January.
(8) A speaker from Hillhouse High School raised the issue of the new and terribly burdensome procedure the school district is enforcing on parent volunteers. No parents are supposed to be in a school building without fingerprints, background checks, DCF checks, and various paperwork. She argued, correctly, that this will kill off all parent involvement and needs to be changed urgently.
(9) The parent pursuing a CPLT mayoral debate reported that one of the candidates is not interested. He is still hoping to find the other candidate interested, which perhaps will encourage the uninterested party.
(10) The following activities were announced:
Parent Resource Fair, Thursday 10/17
Parent University, Saturday 11/2
Family Portraits at East Rock Magnet School, 11/21 ($10 sitting fee, packages for sale)
Diaper Bank needs donations (diaperbanknetwork.org)
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Yale Science Saturdays
CRISP Nanotechnology Lecture, Demos & Lab Tour:
Prof. Andre Taylor: Nanotechnology Energy Applications:
How Small things make a big difference in our world
Saturday, September 28, 2013
10:00am-12:00pm
Davies Auditorium, 10 Hillhouse Ave, New Haven, CT
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Over the past few decades, scientists and engineers have been seeking to develop new and improved types of energy technologies that have the capability of improving life all over the world. In order to make the next leap forward from the current generation of technology, developing energy applications of nanotechnology are imperative. On September 28th, Yale Professor André Taylor, Director of the Transformative Materials and Devices Lab, will talk about how he uses nanotechnology to dope, arrange, & assemble carbon nanotubes into energy devices (electrocatalysts, batteries, & solar cells). He will also describe his work with bulk metallic glass alloys, an amorphous metal that can be molded like plastic into a micro fuel cell. Following the talk, you may explore hands-on science demonstrations and take a tour of Professor Taylor’s laboratory to see how these devices are created and why nanotechnology is so amazing. Refreshments will be served.
Science on Saturdays Lecture & Demonstrations Series:
Sept. 21, Dave Bercovici (Geology) The Science of Natural Disasters.
Oct. 12, Brian Scassellati (Comp Sci) Robots Helping Kids
Oct. 19, Karsten Heeger (Physics) Neutrinos: Ghost Particles in Our Universe
10:00am-12:00pm
Sterling Chemistry Lab, 225 Prospect St.
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information: www.yale.edu/scienceoutreach
Science Saturdays is a special lecture series designed for families that brings the excitement of research and the passion of scientists to school-age children. Each event involves a lecture by a Yale professor and engaging science demonstrations run by Yale college students. The lectures occur 3 times per semester, are free and open to the public and the topics explored are for “kids” in 7th grade and above.
Girls’ Science Investigations
Oct. 5, 2013: The Invisible World
Nov. 16, 2013: The Material World
9am-2pm
Sloan Physics Laboratory, 217 Prospect St.
FREE and OPEN TO ALL GIRLS IN THE 6th – 8th GRADE
For more information and to register: http://gsi.sites.yale.edu
Girls' Science Investigations is for girls in 6-8th grade who are interested in learning more about science. Each theme-based Saturday program has two morning sessions with a snack in between, followed by a pizza lunch and a short afternoon session. Students will have the opportunity to observe Yale faculty, run demonstrations, and participate in hands-on experiments. The mission of Girls' Science Investigations is to motivate, empower, and interest girls in developing the skills they need to pursue careers in science.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
A Few Important Dates
1. Open House is on Wednesday, September 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
2. Walk-a-thon is scheduled for Friday, October 4th for Grades 6-11 (rain date to be announced).
3. Book fair is scheduled for the week of October 15th (October 14th is Columbus Day).
Volunteers are needed!
**** Please note: some of the dates for these events have been changed from earlier plans. At orientation, the open house was announced for 9/18 and earlier 9/26. The ONLY open house is planned for 9/25.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Citywide Parent Leadership Team Meeting Thursday
Join the CPLT (citywide PTO) for dinner Thursday evening at Wilbur Cross High School, Sept. 12 at 5pm.
Meeting
Meeting Notes
Agenda
Meeting
Meeting Notes
Agenda
Thinking carefully about "green" technology
This kind of analysis would be the basis of a great student paper or project:
How green is a Tesla electric car?
How green is a Tesla electric car?
Monday, September 9, 2013
Yale Sprout: College Classes for Teens
https://yale.learningu.org/learn/sprout.html
3 Saturdays: October 5, 12 and 19
Registration is now open. Total cost is $30 plus optional $ lunch.
Sprout offers classes taught by Yale students to middle and high school students.
3 Saturdays: October 5, 12 and 19
Registration is now open. Total cost is $30 plus optional $ lunch.
Sprout offers classes taught by Yale students to middle and high school students.
Free Science Program for Middle School Girls
http://onhsa.yale.edu/girls-science-investigations-material-world
4 Saturday sessions at Yale Sloane Physics Lab. It's free, but you must register at http://gsi.sites.yale.edu/girls-science-investigations-registration-form.
4 Saturday sessions at Yale Sloane Physics Lab. It's free, but you must register at http://gsi.sites.yale.edu/girls-science-investigations-registration-form.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Not Too Shabby: US Math & Science International Comparison
This New York Times article has some good news:
US math and science students performed reasonably well when compared to students of other countries (4th and 8th graders ranked 9th in math, 10th in science of 63 countries tested).
Connecticut performed slightly above the US average, but not nearly as well as Massachusetts or Singapore. The article also has a good summary of various education reform strategies.
US math and science students performed reasonably well when compared to students of other countries (4th and 8th graders ranked 9th in math, 10th in science of 63 countries tested).
Connecticut performed slightly above the US average, but not nearly as well as Massachusetts or Singapore. The article also has a good summary of various education reform strategies.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
ESUMS Walkathon Oct. 4
"The first known walkathon was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1953 by the most famous and influential actor/comedian in the history of Puerto Rico, Ramón Rivero, better known as Diplo. He walked 80 miles (from the capital city of San Juan to Ponce,
on the other side of the island, to raise money for the Liga
Puertorriqueña Contra el Cáncer (the Puerto Rican League Against
Cancer). In that wakathon, Ramón Rivero raised the equivalent of $85,000
in four days. The walkathon turned into a historical event that became
part of the collective consciousness of Puerto Ricans all over the
world, and has been copied several times since, including in 2009, when
the League, in memory of the first event, did a 'Diplo Returns to San
Juan' walkathon, raising almost $200,000." Wikipedia
Online Science Resource
Science News for Kids is written at a middle school level, but most of the articles are not too simplistic for high school students. It's a good place to get inspiration for projects. There is also a "Going Deeper" list on each article that helps students do further research.
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