Central IB Programs

April 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

April 5th: Jr TOK Exhibition in the Commons @ 10:30 am in the Commons

April 7th: IB Art Show 5-7pm @ Brick City Gallery

April 7-9: Peter & the Starcatcher Performance

April 10-14th: IB World Language Individual Orals

April 14th: Senior Meeting @ 8:15 am

April 18th: IB Diploma & Career Program Senior Banquet @ 6:30pm

April 21st: NO SCHOOL/

CAS & SL Senior Deadline

April 24th: NO SCHOOL!

April 26th: IB Exam Prep Meeting for all juniors & seniors testing

April 27th: Jr ACT Day

April 28th: Awards Assembly/ Memories Assembly/ Senior Picnic/ PROM!

Coordinators' Corner

April has arrived, and with it there is A LOT going on. April is always a very busy month, so hold on tight everyone! Junior and Senior students will be finishing up their Internal Assessments for their Diploma classes very soon (if they haven't already). Teachers will be cramming in the last bit of content and reviewing before IB Exams begin May 3rd. Music competitions, sports events, and of course the VERY important Senior celebrations are all happening as well.

We love our seniors, and we look forward to celebrating them and all that they've accomplished over their time here at Central. It's an important and special time of not only celebration, but also transition to the exciting time ahead of college or workforce. Seniors (and parents), take time to pat yourselves on the back--this is your time to shine!

Molly Gray, DP Coordinator

mgray@spsmail.org

523-9605

Donita Cox, CP Coordinator

dcox@spsmail.org

523-9606

Gretchen Teague, MYP Coordinator

gteague@spsmail.org

523-9706

CHS Bell Schedule

SPS District Calendar

Red & Black Day Schedule

TOK Exhibition

The Diploma Program Juniors will be showing off their TOK Knowledge in the annual IB Junior Exhibition on April 5th, during 3rd block, starting at 10:30 am. Visitors are welcome!

The Theory of Knowledge Exhibition allows students to demonstrate how TOK "manifests in the real world." Students examine how the skills and concepts from the TOK course have practical importance in their own knowledge and the world. Students explore a prompt through analysis of three specific objects linked to a course theme.

Attendees are invited to engage students about their learning!

ACT Prep Sessions for Spring 2023

Calling All Juniors! Don't miss out on free ACT prep opportunities!

All juniors take the ACT on Thursday, April 27th. Dr. Smith-Nelson will hold ACT Prep sessions to help prepare students for the big day.

All sessions are after school from 3:20 - 4:20 in room 351 (unless otherwise specified).

April

Wednesday, April 6

Wednesday, April 12

Friday, April 14

Wednesday, April 26

Note: These dates may be impacted by snow days, COVID closures, illness, emergency staff meetings, dinosaur attack, etc. In the event of a cancellation, Dr. SN will contact everyone via Canvas message and/or Canvas course announcement. Canceled prep sessions will be rescheduled whenever possible, but rescheduling is not guaranteed.

ACT Prep Through Naviance

Students have additional help and resources through Naviance, which can be accessed through Canvas. Exam hints, tips, and practice tests are all at your fingertips! It's never too early to start taking and practicing for the ACT, so don't miss out on a FREE resources for all SPS high school students!

Check out this Naviance ACT Test Prep for Parents Presentation!

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Congratulations Central Orchestra Students!

The following students earned Outstanding (Gold) for District Solo and Small Ensemble and they will be moving onto State Solo and Small Ensemble at the end of May:

Grant Aho
Sohum Dua
Sophie Hudson
Naomi Meng
Avila O’Reilly
Grace Park
Eli Parks
Torsten Taylor
Norah Vogt
Dakota Walton

Our end of the year orchestra concert is May 9^th at 6:00 P.M.

Norah Vogt, a talented violin player from Germany studying with us here at Central, won the Drury concerto competition. The Concerto Concert will be Sunday May 7^th.

IB Exams Are Right Around the Corner!

Please review the IB Exam Schedule for May Exams

CAS/SL Connection

Attention Juniors & Seniors--Don't miss these upcoming CAS/SL Deadlines!

2023 IB Art Show

Peter and the Starcatcher

The spring play, Peter and the Starcatcher will be performed on Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8 at 7 pm and on Saturday, April 9 at 2:30 pm and 7 pm.

Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. Seating is limited.

CHS Counselor Information

Mrs. Bri Smith

417-523-9661

blsmith@spsmail.org

Students Last Name A – L

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mrs. Bekah Bartels

417-523-9663

rbartels@spsmail.org

Students Last Name A - G

Ms. Kendra Peak

417-523-9667

kfpeak@spsmail.org

Students Last Name H – O; Freshman Lead

Mrs. Jenn Sullivan- Cox

417-523-9662

jrsullivan-cox@spsmail.org

Students Last Name M – Z

IB DP/CP; Scholars

Mr. Anthony James

417-523-9665

awjames@spsmail.org

Students Last Name P - Z

How Can IB Help With College?

Check out the link regarding how IB can help with college! You can also find this on the IB page on Central's website. Details include statistics on DP/CP student success in admissions and persistence rates in college, as well as scholarship and college credit information from regional schools.

How Can IB Help With College?