Senator Square: So many selfless students at Carson High

It is, really all the time, difficult to believe there are any problems at all in this world, in America, with so many thoughts, hopes, dreams, love, and actions of effort given to others by others.
Look at the number of National Month ofs in April.
There is the National Month of TAR Syndrome Awareness, Brunch Month Afternoon Tea, Alcohol Awareness, English Language, Esophageal Cancer Awareness, Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness, National Month of Hope, National Canine Fitness, National Financial Literacy. National Internship Awareness, Distracted Driving Awareness, National Child Abuse Awareness, National Donate Life Awareness, National Cannabis Awareness, National Fair Housing, Month of the Military Child, International Guitar, Keep America Beautiful, Lawn and Garden, National Autism Awareness, National Couple Appreciation, National Decorating, National Fresh Celery, National Garden, National Humor, National Jazz Appreciation, National Soft Pretzel, National Soy Foods, National Straw Hat, National Parkinson’s Awareness, National Poetry, National Pecan, National Volunteer, National Welding, Occupational Therapy, Records and Information Management, Scottish-American Heritage, Sexual Assault Awareness, Stress Awareness, National Safe Digging, World Landscape Architecture, and World Sarcoidosis Awareness.
Well, CHS is doing its part too. Senatorsnow news anchor Mario Morgan Meza announced CHS’ Blue Crew is working very hard to rebuild its program after the last couple of interrupted years, and they could use some help. Know some kind, selfless, generous, students who would benefit from getting involved at CHS? Please encourage them to apply to Blue Crew. What does a Blue Crew leader do at CHS? Blue Crew Leaders are trained to work with next years’ incoming freshmen class as well as other new students who are entering Carson High. After going through training, new and experienced Blue Crew leaders play a vital role before school starts in August during CHS Freshmen Orientation. It is hard to imagine another school year is just about to pass by, and students in eighth grade will soon be entering ninth. Freshman Orientation is Aug. 9, and before the 2022-2023 school year gets underway, it is mandatory for all Blue Crew leaders to attend. Welcoming freshmen and new students to CHS is crucial in building a strong and lasting foundation for students, and Blue Crew’s positive and friendly manner will ultimately contribute to the exciting culture of CHS and its community of members from all walks of life.
For more information, please email Ms. Bailee bbarber@carson.k12.nv.us or Ms. Kristen kkellogg@carson.k12.nv.us. We are happy to answer your questions. Part one of The Blue Crew application is found by going to forms.gle/udhBWjwW81maHrf5A. Applications are posted in grade level Google Classrooms. CHS plays jazz Friday mornings before school in Senator Square.
CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARIANS BUSY THIS WEEK
Library week activities across the District are plentiful. Fritsch Elementary’s Adriane Wacker said, “I am randomly choosing students in all grades every day this week to come pick out a book to take home; I received many book donations and am able to share with students.” Carson Middle School’s Mirjam Caster said, “We are in the middle of our spring book fun competition...the students can win points for their encores by completing bookish activities and reading, and the winning encore class wins an ice cream party.” Eagle Valley Middle School’s Stacey Myrehn said, “We are having a blackout poetry contest” and Mark Twain’s Susan Ikehara said, “Our staff joyfully jumped in and volunteered for our fair, and I was able to meet and greet parents and build connections; invaluable time with them is so fulfilling on all levels, and this week we are discussing libraries, including the library of Congress, and their importance to all of us” ~ Contributed by Library Media Specialist Ananda Campbell

TRAVEL AROUND THE WORLD WITH CHS TEACHER BENJAMIN SPENCE
“Well, we have a great deal going on this summer. CHS teacher Benjamin Spence offered two trips; the first one to Peru was supposed to happen last summer, but it was derailed due to Covid, so he now has a group of seven students, along with his sister Gina Spence. They are leaving for 11 days on July 12. Here's the itinerary: eftours.com/eliterature/dbd/t/pml.pdf see page three for the two day extension. However, before this, Spence has 19 travelers, a really cool mix of students, some of their parents, even grandparents, and chaperone Ms. Lindsay Jiles coming to Egypt for 10 days June 21. Coming up next summer, June 21, 2023, Spence has a group of over 20 going to Vietnam for 13 days: explorica.com/Spence-2686. This is a mix of students, former students, and their family members. This one will be super cool. Lastly, for now lol, on July 6, 2024, Spence is pleased to announce he just opened a world-class eleven-day trip to Japan: eftours.com/2540592sb. See the itinerary on page three. The two-day extension is built into the trip as is the excursion to Joypolis Indoor Theme Park. Spence is especially glad to visit the site of Hiroshima on this trip. Want to go? Students have over two years to pay. Also, Spence is offering a discount of up to $200 on the trip when advertising begins post Spring Break. CHS Teacher Benjamin Spence is an AP Seminar, Honors US History, World History, Adult Education, and Special Education: Gifted and Talented Endorsed Educator at CHS. He may be reached at bspence@carson.k12.nv.us..