FLHS PATRIOT BATTALION
April 21st, 2021
Announcements
Notice: Read the announcements that PERTAIN to your LET level!
DO NOT READ UNNECESSARY ANNOUNCEMENTS!
New Announcements:
- To all Cadets: Congratulations to the LET 1 Cadet of the Semester, c/PFC Kristen Delim.
- To all Cadets: Congratulations to the LET 2 Cadet of the Semester, c/CPL Erin Jeon.
- To all Cadets: Congratulations to the LET 3 Cadet of the Semester, c/SSG Ella Ong.
- To all Cadets: Please fill out this survey for the JROTC Cadet Leadership Course (JCLC). The deadline to complete the survey is April 23rd.
- Link - https://forms.gle/nGttjfQz1fwZKzEB7
Old Announcements:
- To all Cadets: Students entering grades 10 to 12 in September can apply for the STEM Summer Programs. You will work with field experts in real-world learning experiences in urban farming, industrial design and manufacturing, glass blowing, computer science, or art and architecture. Apply now for a one to two week program this summer at MakerSpace NYC, New-York Historical Society, The Battery Conservancy, The Green-Wood Cemetery, or UrbanGlass. Seats are limited! An online application and teacher reference form is required. Apply by Friday, April 23rd.
- To all Cadets: Please view the weekly bulletin that provides important dates and upcoming events you may be interested in.
- To all Cadets: Calling all girls and non-binary mathletes! InteGIRLS is holding its 3rd annual math competition on Sunday, April 25th from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Get more information and sign up using the link. (the form will close on Friday, April 23rd @ 11:59 P.M.) If you have any questions, contact nyc@integirls.org or Lana Kim at lkim6255@flhs.us
- Link - https://forms.gle/qdzaCgEhoLnjj2UJ8
| remote_learning_etiquette.pdf |
| virtual_library_computer_workshop.pdf |
Word of the Day (Week of 04/19/2021)
4/19/21: Acumen /əˈkyo͞omən,ˈakyəmən/ (n.): the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
Used in a Sentence: Leaders with strong acumen are able to guide their team in unexpected circumstances.
4/20/21: Archetypal /ˌärkəˈtīp(ə)l/ (adj).: very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.
Used in a sentence: Archetypal students are chosen to attend the most prestigious universities across the world for their expansive knowledge and mindset.
4/21/21: Profusely /prəˈfyo͞oslē,prōˈfyo͞oslē/ (adv.): to a great degree; in large amounts.
Used in a sentence: He apologized profusely for the damage that he had caused.
4/22/21: Verbose /vərˈbōs/ (adj.): Using or expressed in more words than are needed.
Used in a sentence: They had a very verbose presentation about the company’s project.
4/23/21: Artifice /ˈärdəfəs/ (n.): clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
Used in a sentence: People on reality tv shows tend to tell stories using artifice to garner sympathy from the audience.
**Word of the Day 2020-2021 Document**: docs.google.com/document/d/1KOIiqBCk1arO-OJTAySMmqqpXkAAVGr2XhCwQ0H7_w0/edit?usp=sharing
Quote of the Day: “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.”-Chris Hadfield. Canadian Astronaut.
4/19/21: Acumen /əˈkyo͞omən,ˈakyəmən/ (n.): the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain
Used in a Sentence: Leaders with strong acumen are able to guide their team in unexpected circumstances.
4/20/21: Archetypal /ˌärkəˈtīp(ə)l/ (adj).: very typical of a certain kind of person or thing.
Used in a sentence: Archetypal students are chosen to attend the most prestigious universities across the world for their expansive knowledge and mindset.
4/21/21: Profusely /prəˈfyo͞oslē,prōˈfyo͞oslē/ (adv.): to a great degree; in large amounts.
Used in a sentence: He apologized profusely for the damage that he had caused.
4/22/21: Verbose /vərˈbōs/ (adj.): Using or expressed in more words than are needed.
Used in a sentence: They had a very verbose presentation about the company’s project.
4/23/21: Artifice /ˈärdəfəs/ (n.): clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
Used in a sentence: People on reality tv shows tend to tell stories using artifice to garner sympathy from the audience.
**Word of the Day 2020-2021 Document**: docs.google.com/document/d/1KOIiqBCk1arO-OJTAySMmqqpXkAAVGr2XhCwQ0H7_w0/edit?usp=sharing
Quote of the Day: “Ultimately, leadership is not about glorious crowning acts. It's about keeping your team focused on a goal and motivated to do their best to achieve it, especially when the stakes are high and the consequences really matter. It is about laying the groundwork for others' success, and then standing back and letting them shine.”-Chris Hadfield. Canadian Astronaut.
IMPORTANT DATES
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Dates |
Events |
Patriot Battalion Calendar
(Click the arrow on the top Left of the calender to browse through the months.)
| Company, Platoons, and Class Leaders Roster (As of Jan 4th) |
| leadership_book_index_page_checklist.pdf |
| leadership_book_company_logos_and_jrotc_logo.zip |
| JROTC Essay Contest.pdf |
| Cadet Reference Guide 6th Edition |
| Francis Lewis High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps 2019 |
