Hey, guys! One more full week left until Holiday Break. Crazy, huh?! First thing's first though: let's all be sure to take care of business these next handful of days in the classroom and handle the distractions accordingly.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Act 1:3 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
**Eng. 9b: A.Farm Ch. 2 reading/notes are DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY.
That's it for now, everyone! Have a great day and let me know if you need anything at all!
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! I sincerely hope that this weekend has been therapeutic for you all??!!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. After a pretty stressful week this past week, we're all going to have to continue to make the transition to the "new normal" in the classroom/school building. We can do it together!
As you'll see for the upcoming schedule, we'll be picking up with things that we missed last week due to the tragedy.
Hang in there, everyone! Let's all please remember the truly important things in life.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week. After a pretty stressful week this past week, we're all going to have to continue to make the transition to the "new normal" in the classroom/school building. We can do it together!
As you'll see for the upcoming schedule, we'll be picking up with things that we missed last week due to the tragedy.
Hang in there, everyone! Let's all please remember the truly important things in life.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Welcome to the Second Trimester!
Greetings, everyone! I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people this trimester.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Saturday, November 23, 2013
End of First Trimester!
Hey, everyone. Enjoying the snow?? Yikes…
On the eve of our first "finals" week of the school year, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare…especially due to the weird schedule we have coming up on Monday and Tuesday.
Last minute reminders:
**Eng. 10a: I won't see you in class on Monday. On Tuesday, be prepared for your final exam as well as a wrap-up of Tuesdays…all notes/book DUE.
**Eng. 9a: Regarding R/J, be prepared to "perform" and turn in all "scene" notes on Monday/Tuesday (depending on your hour). And, of course, the final exam is on the horizon!
That's all for now! Take care, prepare…and be safe.
On the eve of our first "finals" week of the school year, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare…especially due to the weird schedule we have coming up on Monday and Tuesday.
Last minute reminders:
**Eng. 10a: I won't see you in class on Monday. On Tuesday, be prepared for your final exam as well as a wrap-up of Tuesdays…all notes/book DUE.
**Eng. 9a: Regarding R/J, be prepared to "perform" and turn in all "scene" notes on Monday/Tuesday (depending on your hour). And, of course, the final exam is on the horizon!
That's all for now! Take care, prepare…and be safe.
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Saturday Update
Hey, guys! Last full week of the first trimester coming up here. Ready??
I hope all went smoothly in class yesterday (Friday) as I was out of the building? If, indeed, you were absent as well, be ready to make up a reading comprehension quiz first thing on Monday!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last full week coming up.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: We'll be officially presenting (and turning in) our Tuesdays research this coming Thursday, Nov. 21 in class. Also, be reminded that all Tuesdays written material is due the following Tuesday (26th), the last day of the tri (and the day of our final exam)!
**Eng. 9a: We'll be focusing exclusively on R/J this coming week and finishing our reading/analysis of the story. You'll also be introduced to the final (graded) assignment regarding that story early this coming week!
That's all for now, folks. Hang in there…and good luck in your other classes as we close this trimester!
I hope all went smoothly in class yesterday (Friday) as I was out of the building? If, indeed, you were absent as well, be ready to make up a reading comprehension quiz first thing on Monday!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last full week coming up.
Reminders:
**Eng. 10a: We'll be officially presenting (and turning in) our Tuesdays research this coming Thursday, Nov. 21 in class. Also, be reminded that all Tuesdays written material is due the following Tuesday (26th), the last day of the tri (and the day of our final exam)!
**Eng. 9a: We'll be focusing exclusively on R/J this coming week and finishing our reading/analysis of the story. You'll also be introduced to the final (graded) assignment regarding that story early this coming week!
That's all for now, folks. Hang in there…and good luck in your other classes as we close this trimester!
Friday, November 8, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, all!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week, our second-to-last full week of classes for the first trimester!
Reminders for this weekend:
**Eng. 10a: Feel free to continue your Tuesdays "research" this weekend, but if you do, don't forget to document your sources as well as where each of your "facts" are coming from.
**Eng. 9a: Act 2:4 of R/J is DUE MONDAY. Feel free to read ahead!
That's all I've got for now, guys. Please let me know if/how I can be of service this weekend!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week, our second-to-last full week of classes for the first trimester!
Reminders for this weekend:
**Eng. 10a: Feel free to continue your Tuesdays "research" this weekend, but if you do, don't forget to document your sources as well as where each of your "facts" are coming from.
**Eng. 9a: Act 2:4 of R/J is DUE MONDAY. Feel free to read ahead!
That's all I've got for now, guys. Please let me know if/how I can be of service this weekend!
Friday, November 1, 2013
Weekend Update
Hello, everyone! I hope your weekend is a safe, fun, productive one coming up here! Oh......and GO STATE! :)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week when you can.
Reminders for the weekend and into next week:
**Eng. 10a: Feel free to read ahead in Tuesdays as well as continue with "examples" on your punctation rules sheet over the weekend. Either way, please have everything at least in your possession in class on Monday!
**Eng. 9a: Act 1:4 written notes are DUE MON. Feel free to read and write ahead though this weekend!
That's it for now, guys. Let me know if/how I can help this weekend. Enjoy the extra hour of rest we'll all get this weekend as well!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week when you can.
Reminders for the weekend and into next week:
**Eng. 10a: Feel free to read ahead in Tuesdays as well as continue with "examples" on your punctation rules sheet over the weekend. Either way, please have everything at least in your possession in class on Monday!
**Eng. 9a: Act 1:4 written notes are DUE MON. Feel free to read and write ahead though this weekend!
That's it for now, guys. Let me know if/how I can help this weekend. Enjoy the extra hour of rest we'll all get this weekend as well!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Weekend Update
Happy early Halloween, all! Although it's feeling/looking more like winter than fall right now, huh?? Either way, I'm sure you're enjoying your long weekend!
As for class matters, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to get back in the swing of things next week.
Reminders over this long weekend:
Eng. 9a: all TKMB packet items are DUE MON.! Also, many of you still owe $1 for the Romeo and Juliet text. Please remember to bring $$ on Monday! Either way, everyone should have his/her copy of the text in hand for class on Monday. Please be responsible.
Eng. 10a: you've got some optional Tuesdays reading to do this weekend. Plus, please be reminded that we'll have our next (and last) spelling/commonly confused words lesson this coming week, so please have that handout in your possession for class!
That's it for now, guys. Take care!
As for class matters, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to get back in the swing of things next week.
Reminders over this long weekend:
Eng. 9a: all TKMB packet items are DUE MON.! Also, many of you still owe $1 for the Romeo and Juliet text. Please remember to bring $$ on Monday! Either way, everyone should have his/her copy of the text in hand for class on Monday. Please be responsible.
Eng. 10a: you've got some optional Tuesdays reading to do this weekend. Plus, please be reminded that we'll have our next (and last) spelling/commonly confused words lesson this coming week, so please have that handout in your possession for class!
That's it for now, guys. Take care!
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Weekend Update
Greetings, everyone! I hope the weekend is again treating you well?
With this shortened week coming up, please take a moment to check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
Here are some reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10a: Be prepared to PERFORM tomorrow (Monday) with props and turn in written performance items! Also, be reminded that the Hamlet essays are now due on Wednesday and not tomorrow!
**Eng. 9a: Be reminded that Personal Narrative essays are now due Wednesday and not tomorrow (Monday)! We'll be shifting gears to a whole next text starting tomorrow--Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet. Excited??!! :) You'll also notice that all TKMB packet items are officially due Monday, Oct. 28 when you come back from the long weekend. You'll turn in your books then as well.
That's it for now, all! Take care and let me know if/how I can help at this point.
With this shortened week coming up, please take a moment to check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
Here are some reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10a: Be prepared to PERFORM tomorrow (Monday) with props and turn in written performance items! Also, be reminded that the Hamlet essays are now due on Wednesday and not tomorrow!
**Eng. 9a: Be reminded that Personal Narrative essays are now due Wednesday and not tomorrow (Monday)! We'll be shifting gears to a whole next text starting tomorrow--Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet. Excited??!! :) You'll also notice that all TKMB packet items are officially due Monday, Oct. 28 when you come back from the long weekend. You'll turn in your books then as well.
That's it for now, all! Take care and let me know if/how I can help at this point.
Friday, October 11, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! Enjoy this great fall weekend coming up!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week, please.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Eng. 9a: read/written notes UP TO CH. 27 of TKMB by Monday! Be prepared for a Reading Comp. QUIZ that day as well.
**Eng. 10a: read/take notes regarding Hamlet Act 5:1 for Monday! Have in mind a possible "arguable" topic for the upcoming essay as well!
That's all for now, guys...please let me know if/how I can be of service to you this weekend.
Take care.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week, please.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Eng. 9a: read/written notes UP TO CH. 27 of TKMB by Monday! Be prepared for a Reading Comp. QUIZ that day as well.
**Eng. 10a: read/take notes regarding Hamlet Act 5:1 for Monday! Have in mind a possible "arguable" topic for the upcoming essay as well!
That's all for now, guys...please let me know if/how I can be of service to you this weekend.
Take care.
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Weekend Update
Hey, all! I hope you're having a fun, relatively dry weekend??
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week in class, please!
Reminders at this point:
Eng. 10a...Reading comp. QUIZ MON./Hamlet TEST #1 MON.
Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 17-18 DUE MON./Test #1 on WED.
Take care, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service to all of you!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week in class, please!
Reminders at this point:
Eng. 10a...Reading comp. QUIZ MON./Hamlet TEST #1 MON.
Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 17-18 DUE MON./Test #1 on WED.
Take care, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service to all of you!
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Happy Weekend!
Hello, everyone!
Hope the weekend is a good one??
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week!
Here goes with some reminders before the week:
**Eng. 10a...Spelling, etc. QUIZ TOMORROW. Also, be prepared to "perform" your Act 3:2 scenes as well! We'll finally get to Act 3:3 as well...
**Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 13/notes DUE TOMORROW! No excuses, please. We'll start our first Spelling, etc. unit tomorrow as well. Excited?? :)
Take care, all...please let me know if/how I can help!
Hope the weekend is a good one??
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week!
Here goes with some reminders before the week:
**Eng. 10a...Spelling, etc. QUIZ TOMORROW. Also, be prepared to "perform" your Act 3:2 scenes as well! We'll finally get to Act 3:3 as well...
**Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 13/notes DUE TOMORROW! No excuses, please. We'll start our first Spelling, etc. unit tomorrow as well. Excited?? :)
Take care, all...please let me know if/how I can help!
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone!
Hope you're enjoying the week and the fall-like weather???
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week in English class!!
Reminders:
English 10a...Grammar QUIZ tomorrow! Read/notes Act 2:Scene 2 of Hamlet for tomorrow as well!
English 9a...Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ tomorrow! TKMB Ch. 8/notes for tomorrow! Also, please bring an extra set of blank note cards to class for our second Latin/Greek Roots lesson starting tomorrow.
That's it for now, all! Please let me know how/if I can be of any help. Take care.
Hope you're enjoying the week and the fall-like weather???
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week in English class!!
Reminders:
English 10a...Grammar QUIZ tomorrow! Read/notes Act 2:Scene 2 of Hamlet for tomorrow as well!
English 9a...Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ tomorrow! TKMB Ch. 8/notes for tomorrow! Also, please bring an extra set of blank note cards to class for our second Latin/Greek Roots lesson starting tomorrow.
That's it for now, all! Please let me know how/if I can be of any help. Take care.
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone!
First, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the schedule for this upcoming week.
Second, here are some reminders:
**All classes...Key Terms TEST tomorrow/Monday first thing. Be prepared!
**Eng. 10a...Hamlet Act 1: Scene 3 reading/notes DUE tomorrow!
**Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 4/notes DUE tomorrow! Also, "children" regarding Ch. 3 notes indicates anything related to Dill, Scout, and Jem during the course of that chapter...hint hint.
See you all soon!
First, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for the schedule for this upcoming week.
Second, here are some reminders:
**All classes...Key Terms TEST tomorrow/Monday first thing. Be prepared!
**Eng. 10a...Hamlet Act 1: Scene 3 reading/notes DUE tomorrow!
**Eng. 9a...TKMB Ch. 4/notes DUE tomorrow! Also, "children" regarding Ch. 3 notes indicates anything related to Dill, Scout, and Jem during the course of that chapter...hint hint.
See you all soon!
Sunday, September 8, 2013
First Weekend Update!
Hey, all! I hope your weekend has been treating you well?
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for this upcoming week!
On this first weekend of the school year, here goes with some reminders...for both Eng. 9a and 10a students:
**All 53 Key Literary terms are DUE tomorrow/Monday. Come prepared to class having successfully met your first deadline of the trimester!
**Please bring your short story that you wrote in class late last week. We'll do some last minute sharing first thing during class tomorrow/Monday.
Miscellaneous: We'll be officially starting our first major texts in each class coming up on Tuesday: To Kill a Mockingbird and Hamlet!!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to fully prepare for this upcoming week!
On this first weekend of the school year, here goes with some reminders...for both Eng. 9a and 10a students:
**All 53 Key Literary terms are DUE tomorrow/Monday. Come prepared to class having successfully met your first deadline of the trimester!
**Please bring your short story that you wrote in class late last week. We'll do some last minute sharing first thing during class tomorrow/Monday.
Miscellaneous: We'll be officially starting our first major texts in each class coming up on Tuesday: To Kill a Mockingbird and Hamlet!!
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Welcome!!
Greetings, everyone! I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
LAST UPDATE OF THE YEAR!!
Hi, everyone! I hope you're doing your very best to PREPARE for this upcoming week of FINAL EXAMS?!
Schedule for next week:
Monday: 1st/4th hour exams
Tuesday: 3rd/5th hour exams
Wednesday: 2nd hour exam (1/2 day)
Thursday: HAPPY SUMMER!!
Let me know if you need anything at all at this point, guys. Take care!
Schedule for next week:
Monday: 1st/4th hour exams
Tuesday: 3rd/5th hour exams
Wednesday: 2nd hour exam (1/2 day)
Thursday: HAPPY SUMMER!!
Let me know if you need anything at all at this point, guys. Take care!
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Holiday Weekend Update
Hi, all! I hope you're enjoying your long Memorial Day weekend?? We. Are. Almost. Done. :)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last week of regular classes.
Please be reminded that you'll have less time in class early next week to conduct your on-going research, so plan accordingly! Next Thursday, May 30 is the big day.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last week of regular classes.
Please be reminded that you'll have less time in class early next week to conduct your on-going research, so plan accordingly! Next Thursday, May 30 is the big day.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Weekend Update
Hey, all. It's our last full week of school coming up here! I know you're all upset...:)
Anyway, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week.
Monday is a BIG day what with all of your Novel Notes DUE. Plus, be prepared to officially present your novel to the class while utilizing public speaking skills such as loud/clear voice, eye contact, and movement!
I'm looking forward to hearing about and reading your work from these past couple of weeks.
Enjoy the spring weather this weekend, and let me know if/how I can be of service!
Anyway, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week.
Monday is a BIG day what with all of your Novel Notes DUE. Plus, be prepared to officially present your novel to the class while utilizing public speaking skills such as loud/clear voice, eye contact, and movement!
I'm looking forward to hearing about and reading your work from these past couple of weeks.
Enjoy the spring weather this weekend, and let me know if/how I can be of service!
Friday, May 10, 2013
Weekend Update
Hello, all. I hope you have a great start to your weekend.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for a full, normal week of classes next week. A reminder that I will not be present at school on Monday due to a conference i'm attending, so you'll be using class time that day to read, read, read...write, write, write! In addition, be reminded that we officially kick off our final research project (any topic having to do with your choice book) on Tuesday of next week.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for a full, normal week of classes next week. A reminder that I will not be present at school on Monday due to a conference i'm attending, so you'll be using class time that day to read, read, read...write, write, write! In addition, be reminded that we officially kick off our final research project (any topic having to do with your choice book) on Tuesday of next week.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! Enjoy this upcoming weekend and perhaps a little Tulip Time?!!
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week in class.
Regarding this weekend, be reminded that homework is "optional" in that the latest Latin/Greek Roots info that was handed to you today (Friday) was meant for you to perhaps work ahead and that your "1/2 Novel Check" is officially this coming Thursday.
Let me know if you need anything at all, guys! Take care.
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week in class.
Regarding this weekend, be reminded that homework is "optional" in that the latest Latin/Greek Roots info that was handed to you today (Friday) was meant for you to perhaps work ahead and that your "1/2 Novel Check" is officially this coming Thursday.
Let me know if you need anything at all, guys! Take care.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! The sun's out! Hope you're enjoying it as much as I am...:)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right as always to prepare for all that is English 9b next week.
Reminders:
**We'll have our rescheduled Capitalization Quiz first thing on Monday in class.
**Bring your "Choice Novel" every single day to class from here on out for work with it.
**You've got FINAL DRAFTS (and all of the rest of the essay items) DUE MONDAY.
That's it for now. Let me know how I can help! Especially with the essays...
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right as always to prepare for all that is English 9b next week.
Reminders:
**We'll have our rescheduled Capitalization Quiz first thing on Monday in class.
**Bring your "Choice Novel" every single day to class from here on out for work with it.
**You've got FINAL DRAFTS (and all of the rest of the essay items) DUE MONDAY.
That's it for now. Let me know how I can help! Especially with the essays...
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Weekend Greetings
Hi, everyone! Enjoying the sun for once? I know I am.
Anyway, when you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week's work.
A few items to be reminder of...
**Be sure to have the "brainstorm" step completed for our Animal Farm essay assignment by Monday.
**Please choose a fitting novel in preparation for this coming Friday when we begin our "Choice Novel Project" officially...or else be prepared to make a selection in the school library that day.
That's it for now, all! Have a great weekend.
Anyway, when you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this next week's work.
A few items to be reminder of...
**Be sure to have the "brainstorm" step completed for our Animal Farm essay assignment by Monday.
**Please choose a fitting novel in preparation for this coming Friday when we begin our "Choice Novel Project" officially...or else be prepared to make a selection in the school library that day.
That's it for now, all! Have a great weekend.
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. I hope your weekend is great already?
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes. You'll see that it's an all-around important week what with the end of A. Farm, a couple TESTS, due dates, and a Roots QUIZ. Prepare yourselves!
Reminders:
**Ch. 8/9 Questions are DUE MON.
**Be sure to bring your next set of Latin/Greek Root items with you to class on Monday...DUE TUES.
See you all soon!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's classes. You'll see that it's an all-around important week what with the end of A. Farm, a couple TESTS, due dates, and a Roots QUIZ. Prepare yourselves!
Reminders:
**Ch. 8/9 Questions are DUE MON.
**Be sure to bring your next set of Latin/Greek Root items with you to class on Monday...DUE TUES.
See you all soon!
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Spring Break Greetings
Hi, all! Hope you're already enjoying the sun and somewhat warmer temps! I wish you all a happy, safe Break.
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first week back at school after Break. As you'll see, we'll have our first week of "Spelling/Commonly Confused Words" lesson (technically "Unit 5" to build on last trimester's work), so if you've kept that spelling packet for Eng. 9a, please remember to bring it to class on Monday, April 12!
Other than that, remember that there's no official homework over Break, but feel free to work ahead a bit in Animal Farm. We'll be finishing our reading/analysis of that book about a week and a half after Break...fyi.
Take care, all! Oh, and check out your powerschool accounts at some point over Break in order to view your complete set of "Russian Revolution Research" grades.
See you soon.
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first week back at school after Break. As you'll see, we'll have our first week of "Spelling/Commonly Confused Words" lesson (technically "Unit 5" to build on last trimester's work), so if you've kept that spelling packet for Eng. 9a, please remember to bring it to class on Monday, April 12!
Other than that, remember that there's no official homework over Break, but feel free to work ahead a bit in Animal Farm. We'll be finishing our reading/analysis of that book about a week and a half after Break...fyi.
Take care, all! Oh, and check out your powerschool accounts at some point over Break in order to view your complete set of "Russian Revolution Research" grades.
See you soon.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Weekend Thoughts
Hi, everyone. I hope the weekend has been good for all of you?
Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for a short week before Break.
As you'll see, TUESDAY is the big day considering you've got Chs. 6/7 DUE of Animal Farm as well as a research project DUE/Presentation in class.
Please let me know if you have any questions at all! Here to help...
See you all soon!
Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for a short week before Break.
As you'll see, TUESDAY is the big day considering you've got Chs. 6/7 DUE of Animal Farm as well as a research project DUE/Presentation in class.
Please let me know if you have any questions at all! Here to help...
See you all soon!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Weekend Update
Greetings, all! Sorry I missed you in class yesterday, but it seems as though you were all still able to get some quality work done?
In order to prepare for Monday and next week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. And of course, let me know if you have any questions/concerns/comments regarding class matters.
Reminders for next week:
**We have a Key Terms TEST first thing in class on Monday...be ready!
**I'm sorry for the confusion (my mistake), but A. Farm Ch. 3/4 questions are DUE TUESDAY and not MONDAY. Ch. 5 questions subsequently are DUE WED. People who borrowed a book from me, remember to return it on Monday!
**Be prepared to officially start a mini-research project having to do with the Russian Revolution on Monday in class as well.
**We'll be having our first Eng. 9b Latin/Greek Roots lesson all of this coming week as well...fyi.
That's all for now, guys! Take care...have a great weekend.
In order to prepare for Monday and next week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. And of course, let me know if you have any questions/concerns/comments regarding class matters.
Reminders for next week:
**We have a Key Terms TEST first thing in class on Monday...be ready!
**I'm sorry for the confusion (my mistake), but A. Farm Ch. 3/4 questions are DUE TUESDAY and not MONDAY. Ch. 5 questions subsequently are DUE WED. People who borrowed a book from me, remember to return it on Monday!
**Be prepared to officially start a mini-research project having to do with the Russian Revolution on Monday in class as well.
**We'll be having our first Eng. 9b Latin/Greek Roots lesson all of this coming week as well...fyi.
That's all for now, guys! Take care...have a great weekend.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! First, I hope you guys all enjoy the weekend and the semi spring-like weather. Good luck to all of those starting spring sports on Monday! It could be....brrrrr....cold.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our upcoming week of classes--our first full week of the trimester. As you'll see, we're starting our first major text on Monday and will continue to review your DUE Key Literary Terms as well.
That's it for now! Let me know if/how I can help over the weekend and beyond!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our upcoming week of classes--our first full week of the trimester. As you'll see, we're starting our first major text on Monday and will continue to review your DUE Key Literary Terms as well.
That's it for now! Let me know if/how I can help over the weekend and beyond!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Welcome to English 9b, everyone!
Greetings, everyone. I'm really looking forward to working with all of you and, of course, getting to know you more as students AND as people.
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
If at ANY TIME, you have questions, concerns, comments, etc., PLEASE feel free to contact me via the email address listed below. Of course, you could always simply talk to me face to face in class as well...:)
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Final Exam Week Preview
Hi, everyone. First, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for Trimester 2 final exam week...obviously, an important one.
Reminders for this last week/weekend of the trimester:
**Eng. 9a...all Author Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet). Also, be up TO Act 5:1 of R/J with the reading and notes by Monday's class period as well. Feel free to finish the story/notes ahead of time if you wish!
**English 9b...all Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet).
**English 10a...all Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet). Also, all of your Tuesdays items (plot summaries, paragraphs) are DUE that day as well.
Let me know if/how I can help this weekend with anything at all, guys! Take care.
Reminders for this last week/weekend of the trimester:
**Eng. 9a...all Author Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet). Also, be up TO Act 5:1 of R/J with the reading and notes by Monday's class period as well. Feel free to finish the story/notes ahead of time if you wish!
**English 9b...all Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet).
**English 10a...all Research items are DUE MONDAY. Be prepared to present your info in class while showcasing positive public speaking skills--loud/clear voice, eye contact, movement (at least 5 feet). Also, all of your Tuesdays items (plot summaries, paragraphs) are DUE that day as well.
Let me know if/how I can help this weekend with anything at all, guys! Take care.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Early Weekend Update
Hi, all. Well, we've got only one full week left of the 2nd trimester coming up here. Oh, how time flies (with the presence of snow days)!!
In order to prepare for Monday and next week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. And of course, let me know if you have any questions/concerns/comments regarding class matters.
Take care, everyone!
In order to prepare for Monday and next week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. And of course, let me know if you have any questions/concerns/comments regarding class matters.
Take care, everyone!
Friday, February 8, 2013
Weekend Update
Ok, so we FINALLY had a normal week, huh? Man....Well, back to "abnormal" this coming week since we do not have school on Friday!
Anyway, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare accordingly.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Eng. 9a...read up TO Act 2: Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet along completed written notes for Monday.
**Eng. 9b...All Novel Notes DUE MONDAY, and we'll be presenting our books in class that day as well. Also, don't forget that your initial "brainstorm" research is due that day!
**Eng. 10a...read at least up to pg. 90 of Tuesdays by Monday and be caught up in your plot summaries for the book as well! We'll be starting a research project officially on Monday...fyi.
That's it, folks...have a great one.
Anyway, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare accordingly.
Reminders for the weekend:
**Eng. 9a...read up TO Act 2: Scene 4 of Romeo and Juliet along completed written notes for Monday.
**Eng. 9b...All Novel Notes DUE MONDAY, and we'll be presenting our books in class that day as well. Also, don't forget that your initial "brainstorm" research is due that day!
**Eng. 10a...read at least up to pg. 90 of Tuesdays by Monday and be caught up in your plot summaries for the book as well! We'll be starting a research project officially on Monday...fyi.
That's it, folks...have a great one.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Here we go again....
Hi, everyone. Enjoying yet another bit of time off?! I bet....
Ok, so here (again) is how the recent weather has affected our class schedule. First, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to understand the changes. Second, pay close attention to the further updates below:
**English 9a--you will still have some class time on Monday to work on your P.N. rough drafts. Note the new overall new due date next week for the final drafts (Thurs.). Also our Spelling/Punct. Quiz is now pushed back to next Weds. Finally, you are not required to read/take notes regarding anything in Romeo and Juliet this weekend, but certainly feel free to attempt it! We'll officially work together on Act 1: Scene 2 in class on Monday.
**English 9b--your overall due date for your novel and your novel notes has been changed to Monday, Feb. 11 instead of this next Weds. We will however still be kicking off our adjoining research project on Monday in class, so keep brainstorming possible research ideas pertaining to your book! Also, our reading/capitalization/spelling QUIZ is now pushed back to this next Weds.
**English 10a--you are not required to read ahead in Tuesdays this weekend, but feel free to do so. You should at the very least be on pg. 21 of the text, since that's where we'll continue on Monday. Also, your reading/cap. QUIZ is now pushed back to this next Weds. Finally, i'll try to finish looking at your recent Hamlet essays this weekend, but no promises there at this point.
I think that's it for now, all! Let's finally get back to real work this Monday. See you soon!
Ok, so here (again) is how the recent weather has affected our class schedule. First, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to understand the changes. Second, pay close attention to the further updates below:
**English 9a--you will still have some class time on Monday to work on your P.N. rough drafts. Note the new overall new due date next week for the final drafts (Thurs.). Also our Spelling/Punct. Quiz is now pushed back to next Weds. Finally, you are not required to read/take notes regarding anything in Romeo and Juliet this weekend, but certainly feel free to attempt it! We'll officially work together on Act 1: Scene 2 in class on Monday.
**English 9b--your overall due date for your novel and your novel notes has been changed to Monday, Feb. 11 instead of this next Weds. We will however still be kicking off our adjoining research project on Monday in class, so keep brainstorming possible research ideas pertaining to your book! Also, our reading/capitalization/spelling QUIZ is now pushed back to this next Weds.
**English 10a--you are not required to read ahead in Tuesdays this weekend, but feel free to do so. You should at the very least be on pg. 21 of the text, since that's where we'll continue on Monday. Also, your reading/cap. QUIZ is now pushed back to this next Weds. Finally, i'll try to finish looking at your recent Hamlet essays this weekend, but no promises there at this point.
I think that's it for now, all! Let's finally get back to real work this Monday. See you soon!
Saturday, January 26, 2013
THAT was an interesting week...
Not that you guys are complaining though, right? :) Yeah, so last week was basically a wash regarding class schedule, etc. due to the rash of snow days and built-in off days. Hope you guys still enjoyed it all! I'm sure you did...
So...here are the latest updates regarding this next full (probably?) week:
**Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right especially due to all of the days off as of late.
**Eng. 9a students: be prepared for TKMB Test #2 first thing Monday in class. Also be prepared to turn in your TKMB book and chapter packet! We'll continue of work with punctuation and spelling that day too...NO QUIZ. Finally, we'll be starting our reading/analysis of Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday of next week, so you plan to purchase your own copy of the text, I need $1 from you either on Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Oh, and we start our first official essay assignment on Monday as well. I know! A lot comin' at ya!
**Englih 9b students: your halfway-point-of-book "assignment" is still due this Monday. Be prepared to prove that you have half your book read, half of your plot summaries completed, and 3 of 6 characters taken care of in writing. We'll continue our work with spelling and capitalization on Monday as well...NO QUIZ.
**English 10a students: we will edit your Hamlet essay rough drafts in class on Monday like we would have done this past Thursday. THE FINAL DRAFT IS NOT DUE ON MONDAY BUT INSTEAD WEDNESDAY NOW. Please have a completed rough draft in hand on Monday so that we can go through the editing process in class! Also, we'll continue our work with capitalization on Monday...NO QUIZ. Finally, we'll be starting our next text, Tuesdays with Morrie, on Tuesday (haha...fitting, right? Considering the title?)...fyi.
Ok, I think that's it for now, all! Enjoy the weekend...and be prepared to get back to reality (and hard work) on Monday!
So...here are the latest updates regarding this next full (probably?) week:
**Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right especially due to all of the days off as of late.
**Eng. 9a students: be prepared for TKMB Test #2 first thing Monday in class. Also be prepared to turn in your TKMB book and chapter packet! We'll continue of work with punctuation and spelling that day too...NO QUIZ. Finally, we'll be starting our reading/analysis of Romeo and Juliet on Tuesday of next week, so you plan to purchase your own copy of the text, I need $1 from you either on Monday or Tuesday at the latest. Oh, and we start our first official essay assignment on Monday as well. I know! A lot comin' at ya!
**Englih 9b students: your halfway-point-of-book "assignment" is still due this Monday. Be prepared to prove that you have half your book read, half of your plot summaries completed, and 3 of 6 characters taken care of in writing. We'll continue our work with spelling and capitalization on Monday as well...NO QUIZ.
**English 10a students: we will edit your Hamlet essay rough drafts in class on Monday like we would have done this past Thursday. THE FINAL DRAFT IS NOT DUE ON MONDAY BUT INSTEAD WEDNESDAY NOW. Please have a completed rough draft in hand on Monday so that we can go through the editing process in class! Also, we'll continue our work with capitalization on Monday...NO QUIZ. Finally, we'll be starting our next text, Tuesdays with Morrie, on Tuesday (haha...fitting, right? Considering the title?)...fyi.
Ok, I think that's it for now, all! Enjoy the weekend...and be prepared to get back to reality (and hard work) on Monday!
Friday, January 18, 2013
It's the Weekend!
Hey, everyone. I hope your weekend starts off nicely today. It's gonna be cold...brrrr!
Take a look at the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepared for the upcoming parent/teacher conference-shortened week!
Reminders:
**English 9a...finish the reading and writing of TKMB materials for Monday!
**English 9b...keep truckin' with the reading and writing of your "choice novel" materials, and also check your school email accounts sometime on Sunday for feedback on your recent essays.
**English 10a...be ready to perform (with props) your Hamlet scenes on Monday, and please also be thinking about a fitting "argumentative" topic you might choose for an upcoming Hamlet essay assignment starting on Monday.
That's it for now, all! Take care and be safe. Let me know if/how I can help!
Take a look at the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepared for the upcoming parent/teacher conference-shortened week!
Reminders:
**English 9a...finish the reading and writing of TKMB materials for Monday!
**English 9b...keep truckin' with the reading and writing of your "choice novel" materials, and also check your school email accounts sometime on Sunday for feedback on your recent essays.
**English 10a...be ready to perform (with props) your Hamlet scenes on Monday, and please also be thinking about a fitting "argumentative" topic you might choose for an upcoming Hamlet essay assignment starting on Monday.
That's it for now, all! Take care and be safe. Let me know if/how I can help!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone. Enjoying the balmy, mild start to the weekend?! Hope it's a good one for you either way....
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our second full week of classes since Break.
Here goes with some reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 27 of TKMB and complete all pertaining chapter notes for Monday (two separate sheets in our packets). Also, remember that we have our first test on Monday regarding the Tom Robinson situation. Be prepared!
**English 9b--all of your A. Farm essay items are DUE MONDAY. Remember that final drafts should be 2.5 pages (at least), double spaced, typed, 12 point/normal font, 1 inch margins, and with a cover page. Let me know if/how i can help BEFORE the due date if needed! Also, remember that we start our "Choice Novel Project" on Monday, so feel free to choose a fitting novel over the weekend (at least 225 pgs., fiction, etc.) and bring it to class for the genesis of said project. If you do not bring a novel to class on Monday, be ready to choose one in the school library that day in class!
**English 10a--relax and enjoy the weekend with no homework in this class, but feel free to work ahead on Spelling Unit #2 if so desired! Also, be ready for the Hamlet print vs. video assessment on Monday...the one we didn't get to today.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help!
When you get a chance, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our second full week of classes since Break.
Here goes with some reminders for the weekend:
**English 9a--read up TO Ch. 27 of TKMB and complete all pertaining chapter notes for Monday (two separate sheets in our packets). Also, remember that we have our first test on Monday regarding the Tom Robinson situation. Be prepared!
**English 9b--all of your A. Farm essay items are DUE MONDAY. Remember that final drafts should be 2.5 pages (at least), double spaced, typed, 12 point/normal font, 1 inch margins, and with a cover page. Let me know if/how i can help BEFORE the due date if needed! Also, remember that we start our "Choice Novel Project" on Monday, so feel free to choose a fitting novel over the weekend (at least 225 pgs., fiction, etc.) and bring it to class for the genesis of said project. If you do not bring a novel to class on Monday, be ready to choose one in the school library that day in class!
**English 10a--relax and enjoy the weekend with no homework in this class, but feel free to work ahead on Spelling Unit #2 if so desired! Also, be ready for the Hamlet print vs. video assessment on Monday...the one we didn't get to today.
Take care, everyone! Let me know if/how I can help!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Back to School Time!!
Excited, everyone?! :) Seriously though, I really hope all of you have been having a great, refreshing Break. I look forward to seeing you all again in person in a few days.
If you haven't already done so, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first full week of the new year.
As you'll see, we'll all be doing at first a bit of review of some of the concepts/objectives/texts that we were covering before break. You'll also see that we've got another set of official grades coming in the near future in each respective class regarding various items. Be ready!
Finally, if you haven't done so, check out the post just below this one and the announcement about recent grades that have been entered into powerschool last week.
Let me know if you need anything in this next day or so, guys! Take care...see you soon.
If you haven't already done so, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first full week of the new year.
As you'll see, we'll all be doing at first a bit of review of some of the concepts/objectives/texts that we were covering before break. You'll also see that we've got another set of official grades coming in the near future in each respective class regarding various items. Be ready!
Finally, if you haven't done so, check out the post just below this one and the announcement about recent grades that have been entered into powerschool last week.
Let me know if you need anything in this next day or so, guys! Take care...see you soon.
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