Author: Hartrick, Jacque

“We All Are IB”

September 2023
Volume 1, Issue 1

Check out the CHS IB webpage for all IB information: https://www.cusd80.com/domain/1133

NEWS:
November 15th will be this year’s annual IB Day of Service—stay tuned for plans and sign up.
REMIND is going away, so be sure to check your IB Google Classrooms regularly to stay up to date on upcoming events, announcements and updates.
Testing Updates:
- If you haven’t yet seen your IB test forms to confirm sign-ups, you will be soon! All tests need to be confirmed and will be ordered on your behalf! If you have questions, please see either Mrs. Hartrick or Mrs. Kemp

Welcome to the newest IB classes on the CHS campus:
IB Global Politics—Mr. Hammond
IB Dance—Mrs. White

Congrats to our new IB Officers:
President—Bella Guzman
Vice President—Kyle DeRosier
Secretary—Shae Laskowski-Trant
Treasurer—Chloe Hallin
Social/Spirit Commissioner—Alyse Oxenhandler
Junior Liaison—Kendall McCollum
Senior Liaison—Leilani Casarez

Important Upcoming Dates:
All exam fees must be paid on or before November 15th in the bookstore.
October 2023—IB Movie night …. Official date is TBD.
Week of September 18th—HOMECOMING WEEK!!

Ms. Ashley Yap was born and raised in the Phoenix area. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and Master’s Degrees from Arizona State University. Ms. Yap teaches Honors English 10 and IB English Literature 12 and serves as the advisor for our school newspaper, The Wolf Howl. Ms. Yap loves teaching IB because her amazing students challenge her to be a better teacher and human being every singe day; “there are no boring days with these IB Seniors!”
In her non-working hours, Ms. Yap enjoys traveling, live music, podcasts and hunting for her next food adventure.

MIDDLE YEARS UPDATE (MYP):
Our Middle Years Program encourages freshman and sophomore students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world, preparing them for success in further study and in life. The IB - Middle Years Program is open to all our students on our Chandler High School Campus.
Important Dates for MYP students between now and Fall Break:
9/20 - 10th grade Personal Project meeting - SMART goals due
10/19 - 10th grade Personal Project meeting - Project proposal form due
10/31 - 10th grade Personal Project meeting - deadline to find a personal project supervisor
11/7 - 9th and 10th grade Thanksgiving social & Personal Project workshop
12/7 - 9th and 10th grade Holiday social & Personal Project workshop
12/15 - 10th grade deadline to hold first meeting with Personal Project supervisor

Student Highlights

ANGELINA HICKEY—DIPLOMA
Angelina works hard in all of her classes and is an active member of the CHS cross country team. She is principled in her work and has a balanced approach to her school work and her sport. She exemplifies what it means to be a true IB student by reflecting on her learning and caring for the community around her.

VICTORIA MONTENEGRO—MYP
Victoria has been diligent about being an inquirer, asking many great questions about the Personal project assignment and she is already working ahead on the
project’s next steps!!

IB Parents please join the IB Booster Club Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2381634358580065 and LIKE the Chandler High School IB Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/chandlerhsib
IB Parents please consider joining the IB Parent Booster Club to support your IB Student. The Club raises funds for IB Exam Scholarships and works closely with the three IB Coordinators to recognize our IB Students and Teachers.
NEXT MEETING—Wednesday, September 20th @ 6:00PM in the JSU

Learner Profile Spotlight:
‘Reflective’
Give thoughtful consideration to your own learning and experience. You are able to assess and understand your strengths and limitations in order to support your learning and personal development.
Being reflective allows for us to all take time to better ourselves and strive for bigger and better things.

Career Program

Congratulations to the Arizona IB Career Student of the Year

Kyle DeRosier

	Kyle is an active member of the IB Career Program, focusing his career pathway on Sports Medicine. He is focusing on ‘colleges responsibilities on the mental health of their athletes’ for his final reflective project. / Kyle is involved in multiple clubs on campus, holding officer positions in NHS (President), Letters for Rose (President), American Cancer Society (Vice President) & IB (Vice President)