New Year greetings, all! I sincerely hope the Break has been a great one for you and yours. As for now, it's about time to get back to work in the classroom, yes?? :)
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this first week back from Break.
Here are some reminders at this point:
**Transitions: We will have an "academic planner" check once again on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Be ready!
**English 9b: Homework this Break has been optional, but be prepared to dive right back into Romeo and Juliet (starting with Act 1:3) on Monday! Bring books and notes! And our first quiz/grade is coming in the very near future...
That's it for now, guys! Please let me know if you need anything at all. Looking forward to seeing you all again!
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Weekend Update
Seasons greetings, all! Even WITH the balmy weather....:) Hope all is well!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming pre-holiday-break week.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9b: You are required to finish at least eight lines of your journal entry "sonnet" by Monday in case you have not already. Also, please finish/re-work any "personal goals" upon receiving that back from me on Friday if necessary! Otherwise, reading ahead in Romeo and Juliet is optional for the weekend!
**Transitions: We'll have our second Academic Planner "check" first thing this coming Monday. Be ready with all class periods for the coming week mapped out!
That's it for now, everyone. Please let me know if/how I can be of service at this point. Take care!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming pre-holiday-break week.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9b: You are required to finish at least eight lines of your journal entry "sonnet" by Monday in case you have not already. Also, please finish/re-work any "personal goals" upon receiving that back from me on Friday if necessary! Otherwise, reading ahead in Romeo and Juliet is optional for the weekend!
**Transitions: We'll have our second Academic Planner "check" first thing this coming Monday. Be ready with all class periods for the coming week mapped out!
That's it for now, everyone. Please let me know if/how I can be of service at this point. Take care!
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Enjoying the sun after the rain/hail/snow/wind? I know we are!
Please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming LAST full week of the first trimester--an important one for many reasons!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Personal Narrative outlines DUE MONDAY. TKAM Chs. 27-29 also DUE MONDAY.
**Transitions: Planner check first thing MONDAY.
How can I help in this last week and a half?! All ears.....
Please check the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming LAST full week of the first trimester--an important one for many reasons!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Personal Narrative outlines DUE MONDAY. TKAM Chs. 27-29 also DUE MONDAY.
**Transitions: Planner check first thing MONDAY.
How can I help in this last week and a half?! All ears.....
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! Hope the weekend is treating you well??
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes. Time is tickin' on the trimester!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ MONDAY. TKAM reading/notes up TO Ch. 25 by Monday as well.
**Transitions: Academic Planner check first thing MONDAY. Teens...Step 7 DUE THURSDAY!
Please remember my message about "self-advocacy", and let me know if/how I can help from here on out, guys!
Take care and have a great rest of the weekend.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes. Time is tickin' on the trimester!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ MONDAY. TKAM reading/notes up TO Ch. 25 by Monday as well.
**Transitions: Academic Planner check first thing MONDAY. Teens...Step 7 DUE THURSDAY!
Please remember my message about "self-advocacy", and let me know if/how I can help from here on out, guys!
Take care and have a great rest of the weekend.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Weekend Update
BOO! :)
Hope the Halloween weekend is treating you all well?! Rest and rejuvenation with the extra time off??
Let's gear up for our next full week of classes coming up here: the first week of November! Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
Reminders at this point:
**Transitions: Academic Planner check first thing Monday!
**English 9a: No official HW this weekend, but feel free to read ahead in TKAM! Along with a new Latin/Greek roots lesson, we'll jump into Ch. 20 first thing on Monday.
That's it for now, all! Take care and let me know if you need anything at all! Happy Halloween!
Hope the Halloween weekend is treating you all well?! Rest and rejuvenation with the extra time off??
Let's gear up for our next full week of classes coming up here: the first week of November! Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.
Reminders at this point:
**Transitions: Academic Planner check first thing Monday!
**English 9a: No official HW this weekend, but feel free to read ahead in TKAM! Along with a new Latin/Greek roots lesson, we'll jump into Ch. 20 first thing on Monday.
That's it for now, all! Take care and let me know if you need anything at all! Happy Halloween!
Monday, October 26, 2015
Weekly Update
Hi, everyone! Welcome to an interesting week what with the school schedule and all.
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this out-of-the-ordinary week!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Chapter 19 of TKAM is homework for tonight (due Tuesday).
**Transitions: Be prepared for another "Academic Planner" check first thing tomorrow (Tuesday).
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this out-of-the-ordinary week!
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Chapter 19 of TKAM is homework for tonight (due Tuesday).
**Transitions: Be prepared for another "Academic Planner" check first thing tomorrow (Tuesday).
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help!
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Weekend Update
Howdy, folks! First, GO STATE! :) And notice the comma rule there? "Commas after first, second, etc.." hint hint!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prepare for another full slate of classes this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9a: Comma QUIZ first thing tomorrow (Monday). TKAM Chapters 12-14 DUE tomorrow as well!
**Transitions: Planner check first thing tomorrow (Monday). Have it in your possession and up to date with notes!
That's it for now, everyone! "Commas with direct address" in that last sentence...hint hint. Let me know if/how I can help!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prepare for another full slate of classes this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9a: Comma QUIZ first thing tomorrow (Monday). TKAM Chapters 12-14 DUE tomorrow as well!
**Transitions: Planner check first thing tomorrow (Monday). Have it in your possession and up to date with notes!
That's it for now, everyone! "Commas with direct address" in that last sentence...hint hint. Let me know if/how I can help!
Friday, October 9, 2015
Weekend Update
Hey, everyone! Enjoy the weekend and have fun! Oh, and be productive too, please! :)
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the left in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
**Transitions: We'll have another "Planner Check" first thing on Monday AM. Be prepared! Step 4 of Teens will begin in the near future as well....
**English 9a: Chapters 8 and 9 of TKAM (reading/notes) are DUE MONDAY. TKAM Vocab Quiz first thing Monday as well!!
Please let me know asap if you need anything at all, guys. Here to help! Self-advocate if needed!
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the left in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
**Transitions: We'll have another "Planner Check" first thing on Monday AM. Be prepared! Step 4 of Teens will begin in the near future as well....
**English 9a: Chapters 8 and 9 of TKAM (reading/notes) are DUE MONDAY. TKAM Vocab Quiz first thing Monday as well!!
Please let me know asap if you need anything at all, guys. Here to help! Self-advocate if needed!
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Weekend Update
Greetings, all! Hope the weekend has been a fun, productive one?
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming (and exciting!) week with additional Homecoming festivities attached.
Important reminders at this point:
**English 9a: optional TKAM reading this weekend...take note of a Wednesday due date coming up here regarding TKAM Vocab (to be introduced tomorrow in class).
**Transitions: Academic planner check TOMORROW first thing...another Teens... step due in the near future as well!
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming (and exciting!) week with additional Homecoming festivities attached.
Important reminders at this point:
**English 9a: optional TKAM reading this weekend...take note of a Wednesday due date coming up here regarding TKAM Vocab (to be introduced tomorrow in class).
**Transitions: Academic planner check TOMORROW first thing...another Teens... step due in the near future as well!
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Weekend Update
Hello, everyone! Hoping you're all enjoying our first (and beautiful) autumn weekend of 2015??
As for the academic side of things (English 9a/Transitions), please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of work.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Check powerschool and you'll see Latin/Greek roots lesson quiz scores officially recorded. We'll have at least two or three more of these lessons by Nov. 25. WE HAVE A KEY TERMS TEST FIRST THING ON MONDAY! ALL 53 TERMS ARE FAIR GAME! Also, please be ready to share and respond to your "Most Dangerous Game" short story notes from the textbook on Monday as well.
**Transitions: The first thing I will do on Monday is check your daily planner for UPDATED assignment due dates and tests/quizzes for this coming week and beyond. Be ready!
Take care, all, and let me know if/how I can be of service to you at this point and beyond!
As for the academic side of things (English 9a/Transitions), please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of work.
Reminders at this point:
**English 9a: Check powerschool and you'll see Latin/Greek roots lesson quiz scores officially recorded. We'll have at least two or three more of these lessons by Nov. 25. WE HAVE A KEY TERMS TEST FIRST THING ON MONDAY! ALL 53 TERMS ARE FAIR GAME! Also, please be ready to share and respond to your "Most Dangerous Game" short story notes from the textbook on Monday as well.
**Transitions: The first thing I will do on Monday is check your daily planner for UPDATED assignment due dates and tests/quizzes for this coming week and beyond. Be ready!
Take care, all, and let me know if/how I can be of service to you at this point and beyond!
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Hope the last summer (on the calendar) weekend has been treating you and yours well?!!
Please see below as well as the links (weekly schedule...important dates) to the right on this page in order to gear up for another full week of the first trimester!
Reminders:
**Eng. 9a: Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ first thing tomorrow in class...53 Key Literary Terms assignment due as well! Please return textbooks to my room first thing in the morning if borrowed.
**Transitions: Academic Planner DUE tomorrow. Have it completed and formatted through the end of October...and in your possession!
Take care, all, and as always, please do NOT hesitate to contact me somehow if/when needed!
Please see below as well as the links (weekly schedule...important dates) to the right on this page in order to gear up for another full week of the first trimester!
Reminders:
**Eng. 9a: Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ first thing tomorrow in class...53 Key Literary Terms assignment due as well! Please return textbooks to my room first thing in the morning if borrowed.
**Transitions: Academic Planner DUE tomorrow. Have it completed and formatted through the end of October...and in your possession!
Take care, all, and as always, please do NOT hesitate to contact me somehow if/when needed!
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Welcome to the First 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...:)
To sign up for FREE text reminders (highly recommended), please follow these simple steps:
**Transitions: text the message "@hamtrans" to the number 81010.
**English 9a: text the message "@hameng9a" to the number 81010.
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...:)
To sign up for FREE text reminders (highly recommended), please follow these simple steps:
**Transitions: text the message "@hamtrans" to the number 81010.
**English 9a: text the message "@hameng9a" to the number 81010.
Let's get off to a GREAT start this week!
Friday, May 29, 2015
Last Full Week!
Hello, everyone!! Hope the weekend is treating you all well?? The end is VERY near now, huh??
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for this upcoming "exam week". Finish strong, right??
Reminders heading into the home stretch here:
**Eng. 10b: All Research items DUE MON. Vocab Quiz on Monday as well. Huck Finn should be finished by the end of the week!
That's it at this point, guys! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out.
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for this upcoming "exam week". Finish strong, right??
Reminders heading into the home stretch here:
**Eng. 10b: All Research items DUE MON. Vocab Quiz on Monday as well. Huck Finn should be finished by the end of the week!
That's it at this point, guys! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out.
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Holiday Weekend Update
Hi, everyone! Hope the holiday weekend is treating you well??? Back to work soon enough.
Please check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our abbreviated week coming up here.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9b: Roots Quiz #2 on Tuesday. Presentations continued in class!
**Eng. 10b: Research rough draft essays due Wed. New (and last) set of Huck Finn vocab due Thurs.
That's it for now, everyone! Take care and enjoy the little extra bit of time off.
Please check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our abbreviated week coming up here.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 9b: Roots Quiz #2 on Tuesday. Presentations continued in class!
**Eng. 10b: Research rough draft essays due Wed. New (and last) set of Huck Finn vocab due Thurs.
That's it for now, everyone! Take care and enjoy the little extra bit of time off.
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Weekend Update
Hope all is well this weekend, everyone!
Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's festivities in class.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10B: Huck Finn notes for chapters 1 through 22 DUE MONDAY. Research notes/facts DUE WED.
**Eng. 9B: Roots QUIZ FIRST THING MONDAY. Info Project "lesson plans" DUE MONDAY as well.
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help at this point.
Check out the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's festivities in class.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10B: Huck Finn notes for chapters 1 through 22 DUE MONDAY. Research notes/facts DUE WED.
**Eng. 9B: Roots QUIZ FIRST THING MONDAY. Info Project "lesson plans" DUE MONDAY as well.
That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help at this point.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Hope you're hanging in there despite the cloudy, rainy weather?!
Please take some time to review the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week of English. You'll see some important stuff on there.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10B: Huck Finn VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW. Ch. 16 reading and notes due tomorrow as well! Be prepared to officially choose a research topic tomorrow for a semester-ending project also.
**Eng. 9b: We'll officially kick off the "Info Project" process tomorrow with specific directions and official choosing of topics. Be prepared to choose and start our work! Also, a reminder that Grammar "rehab/make-up" is due this Wednesday!
That's it for now, all. Take care, and let me know if/how I can help!
Please take some time to review the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week of English. You'll see some important stuff on there.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10B: Huck Finn VOCAB QUIZ TOMORROW. Ch. 16 reading and notes due tomorrow as well! Be prepared to officially choose a research topic tomorrow for a semester-ending project also.
**Eng. 9b: We'll officially kick off the "Info Project" process tomorrow with specific directions and official choosing of topics. Be prepared to choose and start our work! Also, a reminder that Grammar "rehab/make-up" is due this Wednesday!
That's it for now, all. Take care, and let me know if/how I can help!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Weekend Update
Hey, all! What a weekend out there! Hope you're enjoying it all.
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week.
Reminders:
**Eng. 9b: Be prepared to present your novel (with note card and book in hand) first thing on Monday! Also, we've got a grammar/punctuation quiz to take care of that day as well. Remember, in order for you to even TAKE the quiz and not receive a "0", your grammar notes assignment from last week MUST BE COMPLETED! No excuses. Please let me know if/how I can help BEFORE this due date.
**Eng. 10b: Your notes for Huck Finn should be completed THROUGH Chapter 13 by the start of class on Monday.
That's it for now, everyone! Please let me know if/how I can be of service!
Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week.
Reminders:
**Eng. 9b: Be prepared to present your novel (with note card and book in hand) first thing on Monday! Also, we've got a grammar/punctuation quiz to take care of that day as well. Remember, in order for you to even TAKE the quiz and not receive a "0", your grammar notes assignment from last week MUST BE COMPLETED! No excuses. Please let me know if/how I can help BEFORE this due date.
**Eng. 10b: Your notes for Huck Finn should be completed THROUGH Chapter 13 by the start of class on Monday.
That's it for now, everyone! Please let me know if/how I can be of service!
Friday, April 24, 2015
Weekend Update
Hey, all!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links on the right in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders for this weekend and this upcoming Monday:
**Eng. 9b: ALL NOVEL NOTES DUE FIRST THING MONDAY!!!!
**Eng. 10b: Huck Finn (up through) Chapter 5 notes DUE MONDAY. Grammar QUIZ MONDAY.
Let me know if you need anything this weekend, guys! All ears. Take care!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links on the right in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders for this weekend and this upcoming Monday:
**Eng. 9b: ALL NOVEL NOTES DUE FIRST THING MONDAY!!!!
**Eng. 10b: Huck Finn (up through) Chapter 5 notes DUE MONDAY. Grammar QUIZ MONDAY.
Let me know if you need anything this weekend, guys! All ears. Take care!
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Great weather weekend, huh? Hope you're enjoying it while still being productive!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week. Among other things, you'll notice that we have Summit twice as well as a 2 hour delay day on Wednesday.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10b: HW for Monday is to have all written notes completed for Huck Finn chapters 1 and 2.
**Eng. 9b: ALL Choice Book items due in the near future--Monday, April 27!
Have a great one, guys!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week. Among other things, you'll notice that we have Summit twice as well as a 2 hour delay day on Wednesday.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10b: HW for Monday is to have all written notes completed for Huck Finn chapters 1 and 2.
**Eng. 9b: ALL Choice Book items due in the near future--Monday, April 27!
Have a great one, guys!
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Welcome Back!
Hi, everyone! Hope Break was great, restful, and enjoyable for all of you. Looking forward to getting back into the swing of things starting here tomorrow again!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this first full week back in school after Break.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10b: We'll be officially starting Huck Finn this coming Tuesday. That's the plan anyway! Grammar/Punctuation work included…
**Eng. 9b: Please remember that your "choice novel" should be at least halfway finished by THIS COMING WEDNESDAY! Grammar/Punctuation work included this coming week…
That's it for now, all!! Take care and see you soon.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this first full week back in school after Break.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10b: We'll be officially starting Huck Finn this coming Tuesday. That's the plan anyway! Grammar/Punctuation work included…
**Eng. 9b: Please remember that your "choice novel" should be at least halfway finished by THIS COMING WEDNESDAY! Grammar/Punctuation work included this coming week…
That's it for now, all!! Take care and see you soon.
Friday, March 27, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone!! Spring Break is near!! Excited?? :)
But first, check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming abbreviated week.
Reminders for Monday, a big day for all students:
Eng. 10b: "Good Night…" Assignment DUE MONDAY. Final draft should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. default font.
Eng. 9b: All A. Farm Essay items DUE (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft). Final drafts should have a cover page, 2.5 pages of actual text, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. default font.
Take care, all, and let me know if/how I can help!
But first, check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming abbreviated week.
Reminders for Monday, a big day for all students:
Eng. 10b: "Good Night…" Assignment DUE MONDAY. Final draft should be typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. default font.
Eng. 9b: All A. Farm Essay items DUE (brainstorm, outline, edited rough draft, final draft). Final drafts should have a cover page, 2.5 pages of actual text, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. default font.
Take care, all, and let me know if/how I can help!
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Weekend Update
Happy spring, everyone!! Hope the weekend is treating you all well.
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week, the last full week before spring break.
Reminders for this weekend and heading into Monday:
**Eng. 10b: All Crucible notes DUE MONDAY. Also, read the entire "Good Night…" packet you received at the end of this past week in order to prepare for our movie viewing and reflecting early this coming week.
**Eng. 9b: In class on Monday, you MUST have your Choice Novel in your possession!
Take care, folks. Let me know if you need anything!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week, the last full week before spring break.
Reminders for this weekend and heading into Monday:
**Eng. 10b: All Crucible notes DUE MONDAY. Also, read the entire "Good Night…" packet you received at the end of this past week in order to prepare for our movie viewing and reflecting early this coming week.
**Eng. 9b: In class on Monday, you MUST have your Choice Novel in your possession!
Take care, folks. Let me know if you need anything!
Friday, March 13, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all!! Hope the weekend is a great one for all.
Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
Eng. 10B: Crucible Act 3 Assignment DUE MONDAY.
Eng. 9B: A. Farm TEST MONDAY and ALL NOTES DUE AS WELL.
Please let me know if/how I can assist you this weekend, guys!! Take care.
Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week.
Reminders at this point:
Eng. 10B: Crucible Act 3 Assignment DUE MONDAY.
Eng. 9B: A. Farm TEST MONDAY and ALL NOTES DUE AS WELL.
Please let me know if/how I can assist you this weekend, guys!! Take care.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Weekend Update
Hello, all!! Hope the weekend has been great so far. It's getting warmer out there! :)
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another full week of school coming up here.
All students, you'll see that we are nearing the end of our major text (A.Farm/Crucible) reading, reflection, and analysis. Monday, March 16 is the next significant day in all classes re: grades. Check it out!
Good luck to the start of Trimester #3 and well as spring sports starting on Monday, to all applicable students and student-athletes.
Take care!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another full week of school coming up here.
All students, you'll see that we are nearing the end of our major text (A.Farm/Crucible) reading, reflection, and analysis. Monday, March 16 is the next significant day in all classes re: grades. Check it out!
Good luck to the start of Trimester #3 and well as spring sports starting on Monday, to all applicable students and student-athletes.
Take care!
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, all! Hope you're enjoying the sun today (Saturday)!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and also "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming "ACT week". Speaking of that, check your email accounts for a message updating you on what exactly is going on this coming Tuesday!
All English students, be prepared this Monday for a Vocab Quiz first thing!! Be reminded that your original vocab assignment MUST BE COMPLETED AND IN YOUR POSSESSION THAT DAY. If you have any last minute questions regarding anything vocab, please don't hesitate to ask me before the quiz.
That's it for now, guys. Take care and have a good time tonight at the dance if you are attending!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and also "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming "ACT week". Speaking of that, check your email accounts for a message updating you on what exactly is going on this coming Tuesday!
All English students, be prepared this Monday for a Vocab Quiz first thing!! Be reminded that your original vocab assignment MUST BE COMPLETED AND IN YOUR POSSESSION THAT DAY. If you have any last minute questions regarding anything vocab, please don't hesitate to ask me before the quiz.
That's it for now, guys. Take care and have a good time tonight at the dance if you are attending!
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, guys!! I'm sure you're enjoying yet another extended weekend. Stay warm and safe!!
Please check out the adjusted "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another (tentative) full week ahead of us.
We'll be throwing in some vocabulary work with our respective reading, analysis, and reflection on our main class texts.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, all!!
Please check out the adjusted "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another (tentative) full week ahead of us.
We'll be throwing in some vocabulary work with our respective reading, analysis, and reflection on our main class texts.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, all!!
Friday, February 13, 2015
Weekend Update
Greetings, all!! Enjoy the weekend!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for class this coming week please!
The big day next week is Tuesday when ALL RESEARCH IS DUE AND ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR RESPECTIVE FINDINGS IN CLASS. Be ready!! Obviously, this means that any bit of work you can do this weekend would be highly suggested.
Take care, all, and let me know if you need anything at all!
Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for class this coming week please!
The big day next week is Tuesday when ALL RESEARCH IS DUE AND ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR RESPECTIVE FINDINGS IN CLASS. Be ready!! Obviously, this means that any bit of work you can do this weekend would be highly suggested.
Take care, all, and let me know if you need anything at all!
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone!! Hope you all are at least enjoying the warmer (by a little) weather this weekend??
When you get a chance in the near future, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week. On Monday, we'll officially be starting our respective research projects (first grade in class) in all classes.
Reminders for all students at this point:
**Extra credit assignments (argumentative essay) are officially due by the end of this Monday, Feb. 9!!
Take care, all!!
When you get a chance in the near future, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week. On Monday, we'll officially be starting our respective research projects (first grade in class) in all classes.
Reminders for all students at this point:
**Extra credit assignments (argumentative essay) are officially due by the end of this Monday, Feb. 9!!
Take care, all!!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Weekend Update
Hi, everyone!! Hope all is well?? Enjoy this Super Bowl weekend!
Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week #2 of the semester.
As you'll see, all students, not only will we be continuing with journal entries and Crucible/Animal Farm activities, we are going to be adding a "research" component into the mix as well.
Reminder to all: extra credit argumentative essay opportunity due this coming Friday!! Thank you for listening yesterday, and as always, thank you for your own personal thoughts and opinions.
Take care, all!
Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week #2 of the semester.
As you'll see, all students, not only will we be continuing with journal entries and Crucible/Animal Farm activities, we are going to be adding a "research" component into the mix as well.
Reminder to all: extra credit argumentative essay opportunity due this coming Friday!! Thank you for listening yesterday, and as always, thank you for your own personal thoughts and opinions.
Take care, all!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Welcome to Second Semester 2015!
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 semester.
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, January 16, 2015
Last Semester #1 Weekend Update
Greetings, everyone!
I hope this weekend is a productive one for you…especially in terms of prepping for our final week of Semester #1 coming up here!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to start do just that (preparing) for next week.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10a: our final exam will be on Wednesday (4th hour students) and Thursday (1st hour students). Finish strong! And by the way, grades are officially updated at this point.
**Eng. 9a: our final exam will be on Wednesday (6th hour students) and Thursday (2nd and 3rd hour students). Finish strong! In addition, be sure to have Romeo and Juliet (notes/reading) Act 4 completed by this coming Monday before class starts! Quiz on Tuesday. Latin/Greek Roots quiz scores are uploaded to PowerSchool. FYI.
Take care, all. Please let me know if I can be of service to you at this point!
I hope this weekend is a productive one for you…especially in terms of prepping for our final week of Semester #1 coming up here!
Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to start do just that (preparing) for next week.
Reminders at this point:
**Eng. 10a: our final exam will be on Wednesday (4th hour students) and Thursday (1st hour students). Finish strong! And by the way, grades are officially updated at this point.
**Eng. 9a: our final exam will be on Wednesday (6th hour students) and Thursday (2nd and 3rd hour students). Finish strong! In addition, be sure to have Romeo and Juliet (notes/reading) Act 4 completed by this coming Monday before class starts! Quiz on Tuesday. Latin/Greek Roots quiz scores are uploaded to PowerSchool. FYI.
Take care, all. Please let me know if I can be of service to you at this point!
Sunday, January 11, 2015
Welcome Back??
Hi, everyone!! Hope you've all survived the craziness of this past week!!
And we move on…
Please check out the newly updated, adjusted "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week of the semester.
Reminders from where we left off last week:
Eng. 10a: Your "reading comprehension" short story analysis as well as Units 5-8 Spelling HW is DUE TOMORROW. Quizzes have been moved to this coming Friday.
Eng. 9a: Your Latin/Greek roots HW is DUE TOMORROW. Quiz has now been moved to Friday.
That's it for now, guys. Take care!
And we move on…
Please check out the newly updated, adjusted "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week of the semester.
Reminders from where we left off last week:
Eng. 10a: Your "reading comprehension" short story analysis as well as Units 5-8 Spelling HW is DUE TOMORROW. Quizzes have been moved to this coming Friday.
Eng. 9a: Your Latin/Greek roots HW is DUE TOMORROW. Quiz has now been moved to Friday.
That's it for now, guys. Take care!
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