Yesterday the ECC students got to hear from pilot, Tony Edwards, and learn more about what it’s like to fly a plane.
READING CHALLENGE ALERT
ReadTheory wants to motivate students to read 30 ReadTheory passages during the month of November for a chance to win prizes for our school! This contest is through the ReadTheory program, but you can earn 10 EXTRA HOUSE POINTS (on top of your weekly earned knowledge point) if you go above and beyond and complete 30 passages for the month of November! Also, the HOUSE with the most # of students that complete 30 passages will get a donut breakfast party!!!
Happy Halloween! Students and staff celebrated this morning with dancing and a costume contest. Thank you Mrs. LaHue for leading the Thriller dance with your scary good moves! Also, congratulations to our costume contest winners! If you are trick or treating tonight, be safe and stay warm.
Students are working hard in Mrs. Randolph's math class!
Help out Corydon Central Jr. High.......we are now saving box tops. The flyer explains how.
Some of the 8th grade Advanced Science students took a field trip this week to Tell City, IN. They worked with the Living Lands and Water organization to remove 1,451 lbs of trash from the shores, including items such as tires, plastics, metal, blankets, etc. What an excellent way to learn, serve, and help clean up the environment!
This week the Exploring College and Career classes heard from Claudia Yundt, the director of Squire Boone Caverns. The students learned about being in both hospitality and tourism as well as running a business.
Our 8th graders went on a field trip this morning to the Expo Center in Louisville to learn about different careers. The students came back with lots of goodies and information.
Kona Ice will be here during lunch on Friday.
ISO - New or gently used artificial Christmas trees and decor are needed for a HOUSE fundraiser activity. The trees will be decorated by our students and auctioned off to support our House system (building soft skills and character program). All donations can be dropped at the CCJHS office door #9. Thanks for your support!
Fall Break is next week, Oct. 10-14
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Chef Scott Dickenson, owner of the 1816 restaurant in downtown Corydon, visited the 8th grade Exploring College and Career classes. He spoke about becoming a chef, demonstrated how to properly use some kitchen tools, and made a snack for students to try.
College Go Week Dress Up Days
Tuesday - Your Future Starts HERE (wear CCJHS gear)
Wednesday - Your Future is BRIGHT (wear the brightest clothes you have)
Thursday - Hats off to College Go Week (wear your favorite hat)
Friday - College Rocks! (Wear your favorite college gear)
Kona Ice will be at CCJHS Friday during lunch. Prices are $3, $4 & $5.
Some 7th graders are taking a Visual Art excel this quarter. Check out some of the Name Art and Op Art projects they have made!
This week in Exploring College and Careers class, the 8th graders got to hear from Kasia Heikes on what it is like to be a Human Resources Manager.
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In Mrs. Lear’s class, 7th graders are learning beginning block coding.
This week in Exploring College and Careers class, the 8th graders got to hear from a former Corydon graduate, Kendall McKiever. She is now a chemical engineer at Michelin.
