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Call for Youth Artists | Juneteenth

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Theme: “JUNETEENTH”

What is Juneteenth?

Also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of Black people and all others who had been enslaved in the United States. It took two and a half years for the news of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to be enacted in Texas. The official proclamation was on January 1, 1863, but was not declared in Texas until June 19, 1865, hence we celebrate June 19th as Juneteenth every year.

Juried Exhibition Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021

Location:

City Hall Lot, 22 Lincoln St.,
Hampton, VA 23669

Eligibility:

Youth between the ages 10 and 24 are invited to submit up to 2 entries. No reproductions will be considered. Two-dimensional works should not exceed 36” on any side.

Requirements:

  • All works must be original in design.
  • Artwork is to be free of profanity, and appropriate for families.
  • Entry data with title, dimensions, medium, price, age, and name
    should be submitted along with a picture of your artwork via email to rpresssr@aol.com.
  • Jurors: Artwork will be selected by a committee of professional
    and working artist who encourage, and support youth art.
  • Awards will be given in three categories: Ages 10 to 14 —— Ages 15 to 19——Ages 20 to 24

Winners in each category will have his/her work displayed in Art Central Gallery in Hampton, VA for one month. A reception will be given on the last day to invite family and friends to view the winning piece, as well as other works of their collection.

The EEL Summer Business Institute (2021)

drhill18Bethel Happenings...

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Then look no further! The Extended Enrichment Learning (EEL) has a great opportunity for rising 11th and 12th graders to explore their academy choice from a real life perspective. 🙂

The Summer Business Institute (SBI) is back this summer with exciting activities, business challenges, and fun field trips! The SBI is offering recovery and credit advancement opportunities and a chance to engage in some exciting real world challenges related to your academy. Take a look at the brochure for your academy’s challenge and join in the fun! 

The Summer Business Institute:

  • July 12 – August 5, 2021 (16 days)
  • Monday – Thursday; from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  • FREE Breakfast and lunch provided for all participating youth!
  • FREE transportation for zoned-school students. Out-of-zone students must provide their own transportation.
  • FREE Materials and events

Register today at http://aoh.hampton.k12.va.us/

2nd Semester Final Exam Schedule (2021)

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Exam Date

Block

Exam Time

Dismissal

Thursday, June 10th

Gold Day

Gold 1 – 8:20-9:50 am

Gold 2 – 9:55-11:25 am

11:25 am

Monday, June 14th

Green Day

Green 1 – 8:20-9:50 am

Green 2 – 9:55-11:25 am

11:25 am

Tuesday, June 15th

Gold Day

Gold 3 – 8:20-9:50 am

Gold 4 – 9:55-11:25 am

11:25 am

Wednesday, June 16th

Green Day

Green 3 – 8:20-9:50 am

Green 4 – 9:55-11:25 am

11:25 am

Summer Internship w/ the ELA Department!

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The ELA department, in collaboration with the office of Innovation and Professional Learning, is excited to provide a unique opportunity for students this summer! They are hiring three high school students to review and provide feedback on the high school English curriculum. These are paid positions!

Students will be required to attend two half-days of training (June 28 and 29) and to review and provide feedback Mon.-Thurs., again for half-days, July 12-30.

Apply by following the directions found here. The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday, May 14, 2021.

Please send all applications and questions to Ms. Jennifer Butler: jbutler1@hampton.k12.va.us. 🙂

Information for SOLs (2021)

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Non-Writing SOL tests will be May 24-27, 2021.

 

Only students who are currently enrolled in an SOL test-related subject, whether attending in-person or virtual, and identified students needing to retake an SOL, will report to school on designated testing days. Students who are not scheduled to test will remain at home and participate asynchronously. A testing schedule is posted below for your convenience.

 

Date Tests Offered
May 24 Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry
May 25 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry
May 26 Reading
May 27 World History I & II, World Geography, Virginia and US History

*Only students scheduled to take an SOL test will report to school on the dates above.

SOL Checklist:

  • Bring your school issued Chromebook fully charged.
  • Wear a mask.
  • A bottle of water (water fountains will not be accessible).
  • Optional: Pack a lunch if you do not prefer a school provided meal.
  • Register for testing by April 30, 2021 if you are a student on the 100% virtual learning model. Please use this link (Virtual Student Registration) to register for testing and to indicate if transportation is required. (In-person learners are not required to register as the test is being administered on regularly scheduled school days.)
  • For bus stop pick-up and drop-off locations and times, please click here.
  • Have a parent/guardian complete a Student Health Assessment Questionnaire for each day that you are required to take a SOL on campus.
  • Leave your cell phone and/or electronics such as Apple watches and AirPods at home or be prepared to give them to the test administrator.

Extra Credit | April BBCJA

drhill18Extra Credit

Bruins,

The Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals has an upcoming Journalism Academy on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at 7:00 pm (Eastern). If you are interested in attending, use this link to join the Zoom.

The purpose of the Byron Burney Community Journalism Academy (BBCJA) is to give students an opportunity to express themselves, utilizing whatever media format they are most interested in.

This month’s session will focus on Race Relations, Law Enforcement, and the Role of Corporate America.

Activity #1:

Write an op ed article or create a political cartoon that answers one of the following questions:

  1. What is your opinion of police in wake of the following current events: the Derek Chauvin Trial, the shooting at Brooklyn Center, the police stop in Windsor and the shooting of a 13-year-old in Chicago?
  2. The All-Star Game recently pulled out of Georgia in response to the new voting law. What role should businesses and organizations play when it comes to race relations in this country?

Activity #2:

Interview your school’s resource officer or someone you know in law enforcement about their relationship with young people and minority communities. (Either replay the interview during Wednesday’s Academy session or prepare to share commentary on that interview.)

  1. What are their thoughts about the recent current events? 
  2. Has their view of the job changed at all due to recent current events?  
  3. What do they see as their role when it comes to building bridges?

Extra Credit:

Activity Points  Points Verification Task(s)
  • Attend and participate in the Journalism Academy on April 21, 2021, at 7:00 pm. 
 5 Comment below 4-5 detailed sentences about what you learned from this experience of participating in the Journalism Academy by 11:59 pm April 26, 2021. 
  • Complete Activity #1 or Activity #2.
 20 Submit your high-quality original story, interview, animation, or public service campaign to Bear Facts for publishing consideration. You must email me your creation by 11:59 pm April 30, 2021.