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d.tech student built her 3D printer, created digital design, printed d.tech cookie cutter, and baked sugar cookies for the holidays. Takes ‘baking from scratch’ to a new level. (photo by Peggy Toye). Click image to enlarge.
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d.tech families.
Last week we were lucky enough to have two very special guests, the Yale Improv team and Shannon Stubo Brayton, LinkedIn’s chief marketing officer. The Yale Improv team provided great lunch time entertainment for our students.
Shannon provided some great lessons to our students in navigating a career pathway and building their personal brands. Shannon emphasized to students that they are the stories they tell so it’s very important to be mindful of what they are sharing, particularly online. Students should create two profiles: a professional one and a personal one, being careful to always keep the two separate. I encourage parents to check in on their child’s social media accounts, particularly Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat. Students need guidance on user names and posting habits.
 
d.tech English teacher Melisa Mizel
moderates student fireside chat with LinkedIn CMO Shannon Stubo Brayton.
(photographer unknown). Click image above to enlarge
Shannon also shared with students her career path to becoming LinkedIn's CMO and some simple advice: “be the kind of person you like to work with.” Some particular traits and habits are being competent and always pairing a solution with a criticism.
This attitude is very much a part of the d.tech culture we are trying to build. We want students to have a sense of efficacy and a problem-solving mindset. It’s very easy to sit on the sidelines and cast stones at people doing the work; however, for anything to improve, you must be willing to engage with the problem and take some risks. This is difficult and messy, but it is important to live in the solution rather than dwell on the problem.
As we observed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, it’s important to recognize one of the greatest element of his legacy. His “I have a dream” speech focused the country toward a solution--trying to paint a picture of a better day in the midst of horrible problems. Although we will never live in a problem-free world, one of the things that makes the d.tech community different is our relentless optimism and belief that we can find solutions to problems.
Have a great week,
Ken
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d.mosaic day, Monday, February 1
For the entire first day of the second semester, Monday, February 1, we will be participating in an all-school, day-long event led by the Mosaic Project. We are using the day as a “re-boot/reset” to life as a member of the on-campus d.tech community. The event will focus on building a more inclusive community and exploring diversity, empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution. We will learn, play, and connect through activities led by the Mosaic staff. ALL staff and students will participate in the day-long event. The event will start at 8:50am and end at 3:35pm. Students and staff will eat their lunches together--in their small groups.
Here’s a blurb from The Mosaic Project:
The Mosaic Project works toward a peaceful future (see their Pyramid of Peace) by uniting children of diverse backgrounds, providing them with essential community building skills, and empowering them to become peacemakers in our unique Outdoor School. Our complementary work with youth and adults not only supports our youngest peacemakers, but also enables us to reach wider communities through schools, community-based organizations, and the workplace. Together, we create microcosms of the just, diverse, inclusive world we envision, demonstrate that peace is possible, and inspire action.
The mission of the Mosaic Project, to create a more peaceful world, lines up very well with our focus on empathy. The day will prove to be fun, thought-provoking, and insightful. It will help everyone get to know & understand each other, and the world we live in a bit better. This opportunity is a great way to reset expectations about how we treat each other, talk to each other, act, etc.
If you have questions about the event or your student’s participation, please email Christy Knott at cknott@dtechhs.org.
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Intersession Drivers Urgently Needed
Dear Parents,
We need to recruit additional drivers for the January 19-29 Intersession. Below are the routes we need covered. If you can drive for only 1 day for 1 route that would help us immensely! If we can't recruit the minimum number of drivers, we will need to put students on public transportation which means commutes of over an hour between classes. Please help us support your students.
To sign up, please use the VolunteerSpot sign-up page. Drivers need to complete volunteer documentation requirements before transporting students.
- Wendy M. Little, PhD
Director of Student & Community Transitions
Assistive Tech
Pick Up ~11:30 am: VISA - 900 Metro Center Blvd, San Mateo, California 94404
Drop Off: d.tech
Drivers Needed: 3
New Nexus
Pick Up @ 11:30 am: Oracle Conference Center - 350 Oracle Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065
Drop Off: d.tech (return to Oracle if possible with afternoon students)
Drivers Need: 6 drivers
Wearable Tech
Pick up 11:50 am: d.tech
Drop Off: Oracle Conference Center - 350 Oracle Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065
Drivers Needed: 6 drivers
Sky's the Limit
Pick Up 11:30 am: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070
Drop Off: d.tech
Drivers Needed: 2 drivers
Rockband
Pick Up 12:15 pm: d.tech
Drop Off: Riekes - 3455 Edison Way
Drivers Needed: 5 drivers
Empathy Warrior
Pick up @ 11:50 am: d.tech
Drop off: Samaritan House - 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
Driver’s Needed: 3 drivers |
Supplies Wish List
Post Its
Index Cards
Glue sticks
Blue packing tape
Duct tape
Scotch Tape
Glue Dots
Scissors
Expo Markers
Sharpie Markers
Disinfecting Wipes
Copy Paper
Please drop off any donations to the Front Office. It’s much appreciated.
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