GEAR UP Gazette - Casper College

GEAR UP Gazette
September 2012 The
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by Traci Gardner, Program Specialist
Every year when the new school year comes around, I get
really excited! A new school year means new possibilities, new
friends, new classes, or new adventures. Right? Unfortunately, no
matter how excited I get for the new year to start, after a couple
of weeks it starts to feel like the same old thing. One thing I have
learned is that often when things feel like the old way it is because
I am still the old me. So, I try every year to revamp and reevaluate
the old me (especially the parts that maybe are not so great) to
become a new and improved version of me. The following 3 Cs
have really helped – maybe you can find a way to use them too!
Clear the Clutter –
Get rid of anything that doesn’t compliment and fit with
the new you! Maybe that means getting rid of music you
used to enjoy. Maybe that means cleaning out your room
and getting rid of the stuff that does not help you to become
the person you want to be. Or, maybe it means clearing out
the harder things like getting away from friends who aren’t
the best influences/examples of who you are trying to be. All
of this can seem pretty overwhelming – it might be good to
follow the steps below:
1. First, decide who exactly it is you want to be – then look at
who you are. Whenever I do this, I always find things that I
really like about myself, but I always find things that I don’t
like so much about myself. And that is really hard, but if I
don’t see the bad stuff I won’t know what I want to change.
Knowing what you want to change can get you on track to
changing it.
2. Decide what you want. Part of becoming a new and
improved me often means I have to give up things. I have
even had to give up some friendships to become the person
I want to be. “Clearing the Clutter” really means deciding
what and who in my life is helping me to be the positive/
healthy person I want to be. So you may have to give up
negative habits: talk to friends that are bringing you down
and explain how you are trying to change, (if they can’t
handle the changes you are making you may cut down the
time you spend with them), find a positive person that you
Staff Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Student of the Month . . . . Page 2
can go to when the changes get tough, and don’t be too hard
on yourself when you make mistakes – but don’t let those
mistakes keep you from trying. It won’t always be easy, but I
promise it will be interesting.
Celebrate Life –
One of the biggest ways to stop yourself from making
the changes you want is by being negative. Bad/sad/
negative thoughts just teach us to have negative actions.
Also, have you ever noticed that people who are really
negative are also the people who are really unhappy?
That is because happiness requires positivity! When I am
tired of my old self I often pay close attention to how I am
thinking. Am I using words that are hurting me like “I look
ugly” or “I am stupid”? Am I thinking things that stop me from
accomplishing my goals like “that is too hard” or “I can’t do
it”? If so I know the best thing to do is change my thinking.
Celebrate the things I like about myself and the things I am
good at. When I do that it makes making changes much
easier!
Continue On –
Let’s face it; sometimes no matter how hard you try to
be positive, things just do not go right. When those times
face me, I use this C to keep pushing toward being the
new me. Some people may call it determination, I call it
continuation. Continue to try. Continue to learn. Continue
working through the hard times, because I know that with a
little work things will be okay again. Continuation means that
no matter what slows me down when I am trying to be the
new me, I can find a way around it and become who I want
to be.
Even though I use the new school year to really look
at the old me and start to create the new me, you can do it
anytime. Maybe you are worried that it will be too hard or
maybe you are not ready to change yet. That is okay too!
Just remember the only 100 percent sure thing in life is that
things (and people) change! Why not be in control of the kind
of changes you make?
Highlights
Dear Don & Delilah . . . . . Page 5
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
GEARUP
September 2012
Notes from the GEAR UP staff
Nominate a Student!
Nominate a GEAR UP student for Student of the Month! Whether you
are a teacher, parent, friend, or a student yourself, we would love to hear
from you! Tell us why you believe your student deserves this nomination.
Each month GEAR UP will focus on different characteristics. This month’s
characteristics are Dependability and Kindness. Please write your nomination
with these characteristics in mind. You are welcome to nominate more than
one person, just make sure you give reasons for your choice. Please visit the
Casper College GEAR UP website to complete your nomination form TODAY!
The GEAR UP website is: http://www.caspercollege.edu/gearup.
GEAR UP Student of the Month
This month’s GEAR UP student of the month is Dustin
Wilson. Dustin has been involved with GEAR UP since 2010. This
year Dustin will be a 10th grade student and he will be attending
Roosevelt High School. While at Roosevelt last year, Dustin not
only made the honor roll but also did so well in his classes he
only had to take one final! When Dustin isn’t developing his new
hobby with the Rocky Mountain Gun Club he is working toward the
personal and academic goals he has set for himself.
GEAR UP says: “Dustin is a fantastic GEAR UP student! His
enthusiasm about attending college in Gillette is contagious!”
Dustin’s mom says: “Dustin has grown so much. He has tried
really hard to reach his goals and I give him credit for working so
hard. He has a bizarre but very bright sense of humor. He makes
me laugh so hard I don’t have to go to a comedy show!”
KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK DUSTIN!
WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU!
*To nominate yourself or a student for GEAR UP student of the month please contact the GEAR UP office at 268-2047.
Birthday Box - September
Sept. 1 -
Sept. 3 -
Sept. 5 -
Sept. 7 -
Sept. 10 -
Evan Dolajak
Samantha Triplett
Shawn Miley
Jarret Imes
Christopher Hick
Alden Zurawski
GEAR UP
Sept. 11 -
Sept. 13 -
Sept. 14 -
Sept. 17 -
Maria Lujan
Sophia Lujan
Cristiena Love
Cristopher Love
Emily Halberg
Revea Kirk
Marti Parmenter
Saturday, September 15
Sept. 19 -
Sept. 21 -
Sept. 25 -
Sept. 30 -
Joseph Rodriguez
RD Brickerd
Joshua Mayfield
Jocelyn Vega
Saje Boykin
Mersades Weymouth
CAMPUS PASS
ALL 9th through 12th graders – join GEAR UP for an exciting trip to the University of Wyoming. Tour the campus and enjoy an awesome
barbecue! Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner will be provided. Learn about college life and go to a UW football game!
Everything is FREE!!
Please RSVP to the GEAR UP office by Tuesday, September 4 at 268-2047.
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Stephanie Marker, Katy Hallock, Traci Gardner, and Lisa Brown in front of the
Lincoln Memorial.
Lisa Brown enjoyed a ride down the Potomac
River.
Katy Hallock admires the
White House, home of U.S.
President Barack Obama.
GEARUP
September 2012
Dear Don & Delilah
Q:
I am going into the next year of school and am worried about
what I should be doing to get ready for this change. What should I expect?
Is it like on TV where the freshmen are chased and tormented?
- Worried
A: Dear Worried,
High school is not exactly how it is on TV. In real life you do not need to
worry about being chased or put into your locker. However, much like on
TV, you are able to make some lifelong friendships with people. Studying
is a great activity to get started at the very start of the semester. Don’t fall
behind on a subject if you can help it. It is harder to get caught up in a
subject than to stay current or even ahead. Your instructors are invaluable
tools for school. They are usually happy to answer any questions, especially
if you are willing to talk to them during your passing period or outside of
class. If you are feeling bullied, you should talk to your teachers, principal,
or counselors right away.
- Don & Delilah
Attention GEAR UP students and parents!
If you have a question for Don and Delilah that you would like published in the newsletter, please send it via email to: lbrown@caspercollege.edu., mail it
to GEAR UP, Casper College, Strausner Student Center, 125 College Dr., Casper, WY 82601, or bring it by the GEAR UP offices.
As with other materials, anything deemed inappropriate will not be published. Additionally, you are not required to include your real name, but we would
appreciate it if you would include the name of your school.
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Hello Students, welcome back to school! September is the month to get organized and
have a plan for school. Seniors, this month you should be looking at information for different
colleges that you are interested in attending. Look at the college’s websites and see if they
offer any scholarships. You should also start talking to teachers and employers to get letters of
recommendation as you start thinking about applying for college. It is never too soon to start
searching and applying for scholarships. The Hathaway Scholarship is a great scholarship to
work towards. Make sure you know the requirements and that you are taking the right classes
to qualify. Another great place to find scholarships for your needs is www.fastweb.com. This is a
free website where you can find a wide variety of scholarships. So GEAR UP and start applying
for scholarships!
Homemade Jello Worms
2 packs (3 oz.) raspberry jello
1 pkg unflavored gelatin (for extra firmness)
3/4 cup whipping cream
3 cups boiling water
15 drops green food coloring
100 flexible straws (or enough to fill your container)
Tall container (1 quart or 1 liter carton of milk)
From the recipe box of Katy Hallock
Directions
1) Combine gelatin in bowl and add boiling water.
2) Let it cool to lukewarm and then add the whipping cream and 15 drops of green
food coloring.
3) Gather your straws (don't forget to flex them out) and put them in the container.
It's important that the straws have a tight fit so the jello stays in the straws. For this
reason, a one liter carton may be better; you will probably get longer worms since
there is a tighter fit. If you have a bigger container, a rubber band around the straws
is helpful. Or you could just add more straws to fill the container.
4) Add the gelatin mixture to the straw-filled container and let it set until firm.
5) There are multiple ways you can remove the worms from the straws. You can roll
a rolling pin over the straws and squeeze them out or you can hold the straws over
warm water. The worms will slip right out.
And voila!
Jello worms are served.
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ACT Test date
Campus Pass
Registration deadline
for Oct. 27 ACT test
After school program
3:30-5 p.m.
NCPL Teen Book
Club
After school program
3:30-5 p.m.
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3:30-5 p.m.
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High School Academics
Academy
GEARUP
September
2012
Meet the GEAR UP Staff
Chelse DePaolo-Lara
Traci Gardner
Lisa Brown
Katy Hallock
Stephanie Marker
Chase Pickett
Site Coordinator
cdepaolo@caspercollege.edu
Student Success Advisor
khallock@caspercollege.edu
Program Specialist
tgardner@caspercollege.edu
Student Success Advisor
smarker@caspercollege.edu
Student Success Advisor
lbrown@caspercollege.edu
GEAR UP Work Study Student
www.caspercollege.edu/gearup