Giving Back:
Language Honor Societies Hold a Garden Day to Spruce Up Around Campus
Interact Club - Healthy Living & Helping Others
In the Fall, the Interact Club participated in the Energy for Life Run and helped clean up the landscaping at a local retirement community. Interact, a part of Rotary, exists to help students develop leadership skills while learning the power of Service Above Self.
Latino Parents set an example of continuous learning
- Honor societies help with the instruction
For three evenings in November 2016, the National Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society's bilingual and bi-literate Spanish students, under the direction of Rubén Campillo of Digital Charlotte, will help fifteen Latino parents learn how to navigate PowerSchool and other on-line sites and the technology needed to do it in order to best help their students. Best Wishes and Good Job to those parents and Thank You to our Sabre Students for your service.
El pasado lunes 7 de no-viembre se dictó la primera de tres clases de computación para padres de familia latinos, en la escuela de bachillerato South Meck.
El propósito de las sesiones de tecnología es proporcionarles a los padres de familia las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos en las labores escolares. También se busca que los padres tengan ac-ceso al PowerSchool, el sistema en el que pueden ver el progreso y académico de sus hijos y la asisten-cia. Además los adultos aprende-rán a enviar correos electrónicos para mantenerse en contacto con los maestros de sus hijos.
Las próximas clases se-rán:
El 14 de noviembre
El 28 de noviembre
Desde las 6: PM hasta las 8:00PM
Las sesiones de tecnología fueron organizadas por nuestra repre-sentante latina de la Asociación de Padres de Familia, Maura El-guera Chávez.
The PTSA hopes to offer more classes in early 2017. Please contact Maura Chávez, SMHS PTSA Vice President of Parent Support for more information.
El pasado lunes 7 de no-viembre se dictó la primera de tres clases de computación para padres de familia latinos, en la escuela de bachillerato South Meck.
El propósito de las sesiones de tecnología es proporcionarles a los padres de familia las herramientas necesarias para ayudar a sus hijos en las labores escolares. También se busca que los padres tengan ac-ceso al PowerSchool, el sistema en el que pueden ver el progreso y académico de sus hijos y la asisten-cia. Además los adultos aprende-rán a enviar correos electrónicos para mantenerse en contacto con los maestros de sus hijos.
Las próximas clases se-rán:
El 14 de noviembre
El 28 de noviembre
Desde las 6: PM hasta las 8:00PM
Las sesiones de tecnología fueron organizadas por nuestra repre-sentante latina de la Asociación de Padres de Familia, Maura El-guera Chávez.
The PTSA hopes to offer more classes in early 2017. Please contact Maura Chávez, SMHS PTSA Vice President of Parent Support for more information.
South Meck Sabres at "Undoukai" - October 2016
South Mecklenburg’s Japanese program students represented well at the annual Japanese Saturday School event on October 15th. "Undoukai" is a fun Japanese native sports day centered around teamwork and fun activities. This day always has such a positive impact on the students that attend and allows for Japanese natives and Japanese students to bond in the best ways: through teamwork and fun. One Sabre student gave a speech in Japanese in front of over 100 Japanese natives, including the consulate general of Japan, Mr. Shinozuka, and did an exceptional job, receiving compliments on his language skills and composure. The efforts of these South Meck students showed the true spirit of sportsmanship and friendship.
The German Honor Society cleaning up and improving the garden on campus - October 2016
International Potluck Dinner, Thursday, May 19, 2016
The first International Potluck Dinner hosted by the Chinese, French, German, Japanese and Spanish National Honor Societies and the Interact Club was a wonderful success! Thanks to all who planned, participated and attended, sharing delicious foods, celebrating the clubs accomplishments, welcoming Rotary's International District Governor and the President of the Matthews Rotary Club for the Interact Club presentation, learning more about the Lenoir Rhyne Language Competition and "My America" stories, ending the evening with the FILA dance presentation and "das rote Pferd" dance competition. If you didn't get to attend this year, plan on attending 2017!
Anna Wei, Photographer
Anna Wei, Photographer
Lenoir Rhyne Foreign Language Festival
Wednesday, April 13, 2016, accompanied by Mme. Crain, Frau Rowland and Frau Plassmann, students competed at Lenoir Rhyne University's annual Foreign Language Festival. The five main subject areas were: singing, skits, culture, poetry recitation and extemporaneous speaking (holding an inpromptu conversation with a foreign language speaking professor). South Meck students were recognized for:
French:
First place Extemporaneous Speaking – Nandi Dail
Second place French Poetry Level 1- Bianey Sanchez & Jose Gregorio
Third place French Poetry Level 2 – Kyle and Betsabe Rojas
Honorable mention French Singing – Ruby Chavez, Kayley Goodin & Felicia Kalokola
German:
First place Extemporaneous Speaking – Josh Meloy
Second place German skit – Ben Wallace, Shanya Jones, Elijah Henderson, Josh Meloy & Jonathan Knoll
Honorable mention Extemporaneous Speaking – Elijah Henderson
Special thanks to Mme. Crain for organizing student participation.
French:
First place Extemporaneous Speaking – Nandi Dail
Second place French Poetry Level 1- Bianey Sanchez & Jose Gregorio
Third place French Poetry Level 2 – Kyle and Betsabe Rojas
Honorable mention French Singing – Ruby Chavez, Kayley Goodin & Felicia Kalokola
German:
First place Extemporaneous Speaking – Josh Meloy
Second place German skit – Ben Wallace, Shanya Jones, Elijah Henderson, Josh Meloy & Jonathan Knoll
Honorable mention Extemporaneous Speaking – Elijah Henderson
Special thanks to Mme. Crain for organizing student participation.
Language Students Attend World Affairs Council
April 8, 2016 Westin Luncheon
Friday, April 8, 2016, Mme. Crain with students Yesha Patel, Melany Hernandez, Ami Changela, Henna Patel, Lucia Castañeda, and Elena Sitta were greeted warmly and shared lovely conversation with many of Charlotte's business and cultural community officials at the World Affairs Council Westin Hotel luncheon. Mayor Jennifer Roberts introduced Ambassador Singh who shared his perspectives about the significant progress that's been made in bilateral cooperation and international partnership between both India and the United States. Those attending learned more about current economic, population, military, technological and infrastructure growth in India.
Language National Honor Society Members attend the World Affairs Council February 11, 2016
Charlotte City Club luncheon
Thursday, February 11, 2016, Sra. Gomez-Saxon with language National Honor Society members Katya Caleca, Kavan Ceballos, Kaitlyn Feige, Miles Johnson, Katie Kelker, Erin Rutherford, Daniel Salinas and Elena Sitta attended the WACC luncheon at the Charlotte City Club. Robert Walker, President of the Population Institute, shared his insights into the startling effects of projected population growth into 2050, asking "What will the world's population look like in 2050, and how will it impact economies, health disparities and demand for natural resources?" Mr. Walker's research has examined specific countries that will be most affected, and offers interventions that will reduce the risks associated with rapid population growth.
Youth Economic Empowerment Conference, Saturday, October 17
Saturday, October 17, students from the Spanish for Native Speakers II class attended the Youth Economic Empowerment Conference, hearing guest speakers from the entrepreneurship community, financial literacy experts and young leaders. They left with new resources and tools for leadership, financial and professional success.
¡NUEVOlution! Latinos and the New South
Hispanic Heritage Month Levine Museum of the New South
Friday, October 2, 2015, more than one hundred South Meck Spanish Civilization and Culture I and Spanish for Native Speakers students from Sra. Gomez-Saxon, Sra. Meyer and Sra. Nagari’s classrooms visited the exhibition ¡NUEVOlution! at the Levine Museum.
Students learned about how Hispanics are changing the New South, talking with experts about old and new immigration, attending a conference about "The Leaders Needed in the Hispanic Community".
Students learned about how Hispanics are changing the New South, talking with experts about old and new immigration, attending a conference about "The Leaders Needed in the Hispanic Community".
in 2015-2016, smhs Welcomed Chinese Immersion to the
World Languages Magnet 欢迎您!!
We are so proud to join South Meck as the first ever Chinese World Languages Magnet class! Nine students who have studied Chinese Immersion together since kindergarten, 2006-2007, at Waddell Language Academy (formerly Smith Academy) have chosen to continue Chinese at South. Among us there are five boys and four girls. We are black, white, and Asian; our families speak languages such as French and Chinese in addition to English at home. Some of us have traveled to China with our classmates while some have started learning a third language along with Chinese. While at Waddell not only did we learn to read, write, and speak Mandarin Chinese, we also learned about the culture and customs of people in China, including the art of Chinese calligraphy. We are excited about our experience here at South and hope to explore new opportunities South has to offer.