Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope a sunny, mild Saturday is treating you well???

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our abbreviated pre-Spring Break week coming up here.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: All Russian Revolution research (30 facts/5 sources/Works Cited page) DUE BEFORE YOU GET TO CLASS ON MONDAY!.

**Transitions: Come prepared for class on Monday with either three printed non-fiction reading pieces or something "shared" online with me for me to print before then.

Take care, all, and please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!

Official Welcome!

Hello, all!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we're firmly on our way with Trimester #3!

I'm excited to work with you all for these spring months. Please let me know at any point if you need anything at all. I'm here to help!

In the meantime, please get used to checking in on the following links to the right: "important dates", "weekly schedule", and "rules/expectations". There are other cool features on this site, but those links perhaps should get first priority in terms of staying sharp with class matters!

That's it for now, everyone. Take care!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the weekend is already great! Welcome to the last week of trimester #2 coming up here!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for "exam week".

Important reminders at this point:

**Transitions: big day for us on Monday as all of your Writing Project items are DUE. Please feel free to "share" any final drafts with me online BEFORE Monday at 735 AM!

**English 9b: big day for us on Monday as ALL essay items are DUE...as well as R/J Act 5 notes. Please feel free to "share" final drafts with me BEFORE Monday and the beginning of your respective hour!

That's it for now, guys! Please let me know if/how I can be of service heading into this next week. FINISH STRONG!

Weekend Update

Happy Sunshine Saturday! Hope the weekend has already been great for you and yours??

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last full week of trimester #2!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9b: R/J essay OUTLINE is due this coming Monday! Optional HW this weekend is the Latin/Greek roots notes (DUE WED.)

**Transitions: Planner check on Tuesday. And we'll be finalizing our writing projects this coming week!

Take care, all, and let me know if/how I can be of service!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Enjoying the sunshine and warm temps?! I know I am. :)

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for our last week of February classes! We continue to near the end of trimester #2...

Reminders at this point:

**Transitions: We will have one our last Planner Checks on Tuesday of this coming week, and we'll be shifting to some "writing tips" from here on out during our class time together.

**English 9b: R/J Performances on Tuesday of this coming week! Be ready! :)

That's it for now, all, and have a great rest of the weekend! Let me know if/how I can help.

Mid-Winter Break Update

Hi, everyone! Hope the long weekend has already been good to you??

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for another shortened, four day week.

Reminders at this point:

**Transitions: our recently started "Play Writing" assignment will be the final "creative writing" piece that we compose...to be continued first thing on Tuesday coming up here. We'll have a Planner Check this coming Wednesday as well!

**English 9b: your R/J study group will perform first thing on Tuesday in class after having the first five minutes of class to touch base and practice! We'll start the ACTUAL assignment on Tuesday as well in terms of starting the graded process for that "project"...DUE MONDAY, FEB. 22. Perhaps have a scene in mind that YOU'D like to choose!?

That's it for now, everyone! Please be safe and have a great, long weekend.

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Hope you're enjoying the sun and milder temps??

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links when you can in order to prepare for this upcoming 4-day week! :)

Reminders at this point:

**English 9b: be sure to be ready for Spelling, etc. Quiz #2 on Monday!

**Transitions: short story final drafts (printed, etc.) DUE MONDAY!

That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service.

Weekend Update

Hi, guys! Hope the weekend is already great for you and yours.

Hey, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can in order to prepare for the first week of February coming up here! Woowhoo! :)

Reminders at this point:

**PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS OF THIS COMING WEEK!

**English 9b: Spelling, etc. QUIZ #1 first thing in class on Monday. Your HW this weekend is to prepare, prepare, prepare! We'll be focusing on Unit 2 of that handout this coming week, so feel free to look ahead and start that work!

**Transitions: Academic Planner check first thing on Tuesday. Also, the overall due date for the short story that you've at least got planned is Monday, Feb. 8, and you'll have access to school technology to work on that assignment all week coming up here!

That's it for now, everyone. Please let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hey, everyone! If you're like me, you are enjoying the heck out of the SUNLIGHT today and this weekend! Man, welcome respite. :)

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.

Reminders at this point:

**English 9b: Roots Quiz #2 first thing in class on Monday. Be prepared! Also, remaining R/J "performing groups" from this past Friday, be prepared to do your thing right after the aforementioned quiz on Monday! :)

**Transitions: We'll have another Academic Planner check this coming Tuesday first thing in class. Be prepared!

That's it for now, all! Please let me know if you need anything at all. Take care, and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope the weekend has been fantastic already!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prep for this coming week.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9b: HW (new set of roots, R/J)  is OPTIONAL this weekend, BUT we have a Latin/Greek Roots Quiz first thing Monday in class. Prepare! On a side note, feel free to check powerschool as the latest R/J quiz scores have been entered. We will go over those quizzes in the very near future!

**Transitions: We'll have another planner check on Tuesday of this coming week, and we'll also begin a new genre of writing--Creative Writing. Excited?! :)

Take care, all, and let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope you're hanging in there after what has been a very tough week for all involved! Please let me continue to know if/how I can be of service in this time of need for the Hamilton Community.

As for or continued attempt at "normalcy", please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this coming week.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9b: We have our first Romeo and Juliet QUIZ first thing on Monday. Be prepared to turn in all Act 1 notes as well at the outset of the class period. Please remember: an incomplete assignment = immediate lunch detention! Please let me know well beforehand if/how I can help.

**Transitions: the "Interview" assignment is due first thing Monday! Please remember to also include/write at least a one paragraph "intro" regarding the subject you interviewed.

That's it for now, everyone! Please stay strong and positive!

Welcome Back!

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!

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!

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.....

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.

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!

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!

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!

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! 

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!!

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!

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!!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Holiday Break Update

Hi, everyone! Long time no see/talk. Hope all is well in your respective necks of the woods?!!

It's certainly not to early to start thinking about and preparing for our back-to-school week (not to mention the end of the semester) coming up here. Please check out the newly updated "important dates"  and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to do just that.

As for this two week break that we're in the midst of, you all had NO REQUIRED HOMEWORK…just to be clear. English 9a students, feel free to read/work ahead in Romeo and Juliet though!

That's it for now, guys. Take care and looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Weekend Update

Hey, guys! Hope all is well. And really hope you have a great rest of the weekend.

Normally, i'd ask for you to check the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week, but there seems to be some sort of internet breakdown with those two sources. We'll be flexible and do our best without!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: All Tuesdays WRITING (paragraphs) and RESEARCH DUE MONDAY! Be prepared to present Tuesdays research in class on Monday as well.

**Eng. 9a: Notes/Reading for Romeo and Juliet Act 2:Scene 2 due MONDAY. QUIZ Monday as well for R/J-related items!

Let me if you have any questions, concerns, and/or comments at all! Take care, guys.

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Mr. Robinson checking in on this lovely Sunday. Hope all is well with you guys?

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another full slate of classes (minus a 2-hour Delay on Wednesday).

Some reminders at this point heading into tomorrow/Monday:

**Eng. 10a: Be ready to officially kick off a week's worth of Tuesdays research starting tomorrow/Monday. Also, take note that you need to be finished with the book as well as the written paragraph study questions by THIS COMING FRIDAY as well! Finally, QUIZ TOMORROW OVER CAPITALIZATION!!

**Eng. 9a: Read/Take notes regarding Romeo and Juliet Act 1:2 (the second scene) by the time you get to class tomorrow/Monday. Also, be ready for a Spelling, etc. QUIZ FIRST THING IN CLASS TOMORROW!

That's it for now, all. Please don't hesitate if you have any questions at all! Take care.

Weekend Update

Greetings, everyone! I hope the long holiday weekend has been great for all?? I know it was on my neck of the woods. Lots of driving/traveling but all worth it! And now….back to business :)

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first full week of classes in what seems like a long time!!

Reminders as we head into tomorrow:

Eng. 10a: Reading ahead in Tuesdays was optional this past holiday weekend. Be prepared to jump back into that text tomorrow (Monday) and also start a new grammar/capitalization unit (L.02).

Eng. 9a: Be prepared with your personal copy of Romeo and Juliet in your possession tomorrow (Monday) as we will be officially starting that story in class! Also, have your spelling, etc. handout with you as well since we'll be continuing with Unit 2 this coming week.

Take care, all!! See you soon.

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! What an interesting week this past week has been, huh?? Man. Only in Michigan! And probably in other surrounding states….:)

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for yet another abbreviated (Thanksgiving) week coming up here.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: read at least up to pg. 50 in Tuesdays by Monday.

**Eng. 9a: I still need $1 from several of you regarding the purchase of Romeo and Juliet copies. Monday!!

That's it for now, everyone. As always, enjoy!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope you're enjoying the snowy weekend???

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to prep for this upcoming week, the last week of any trimester class you have. Finish strong!

Reminders for this weekend:

Eng. 10a: read up to pg. 30 of Tuesdays by Monday. Please check your school email address regarding Hamlet Essay Feedback if you haven't already done so. And 4th hour students, I will get you those hard copies this Monday! Sorry I forgot yesterday!

Eng. 9a: no official HW, but I do need $1 from all of you in order to purchase your copy of Romeo and Juliet by this coming Thursday. And all students, please check email accounts this weekend if you haven't already done so in order to review Personal Narrative Essay Feedback! 6th hour students, you'll receive hard copies on Monday.

That's it for now, guys! Enjoy and be safe!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope you've all been having a great weekend!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another full week of classes coming up there next week.

Reminders at this point:

**To ALL classes, be reminded of the extra credit opportunities attached to The Big Read (To Kill a Mockingbird) in Holland for this current month of November!

**Eng. 10a: Be ready to perform Hamlet scenes and turn in all written items on Monday.

**Eng. 9a: Make sure Ch. 27 of TKAMB is read with accompanying notes taken care of by Monday.

Take care, all, and have a great rest of the weekend!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone!! Enjoy the long weekend?? Hope so. Come tomorrow ready to jump back into things and proceed in a positive direction!!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's full slate of class time.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Finish reading/analyzing the play BY TOMORROW/MONDAY. All study packets and themes DUE TOMORROW as well.

**Eng. 9a: Ch. 22 of TKAMB reading/first column of boxes filled in BY TOMORROW.

Hope all is well and see you all soon!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Enjoying this beautiful weather hopefully?!! Hope the weekend has been great…..

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare yourself for this upcoming shortened week of classes.

In the meantime, a friendly reminder:

**Eng. 10a: All essay items DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY!! See below for final draft requirements if needed.

**Eng. 9a: All essay items DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY!! See below for final draft requirements if needed.

Final draft requirements: cover/title page (any font/text you'd like), 2.5 pages of actual text, typed, double-spaced, no extra spaces between paragraphs, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, underlined thesis in intro, complex sentence #'s and bolded/capitalized descriptive words (Eng. 9a only), email/share with me if desired, flash drive is fine as well…ON TIME!!

Hope the helps!! Take care, all, and see everyone soon.

Weekend Update

Hi, all!!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for next week's full schedule. You'll see that we'll be working on our first official essay assignment in class all week. I know you're excited! :)

Reminders for the weekend:

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet 4:2/notes

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB Ch. 17/notes

See you all soon and have a great weekend!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope the weekend is treating you well. What great weather!!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week. As you'll see, our sole focus will be our main texts we are focusing on in class currently…with a double dose of quizzes on Friday…stay tuned for details.

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: No official homework this weekend but feel free to read ahead in Hamlet!

**Eng. 9a: No official homework this weekend but feel free to read ahead in TKAMB!

That's it for now, guys. Please let me know if you have any questions at all! Take care.

Weekend Update

Greetings, everyone! Really hope you all enjoyed this week's Homecoming festivities!!! Good times.

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.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Vocab Quiz first thing Monday!! Prepare, prepare, prepare….

**Eng. 9a: Vocab Quiz first thing Monday!!! Prepare, prepare, prepare…

Take care, everyone. Let me know if you need anything at all!!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Lookin' forward to seeing you all tomorrow for the first day of Homecoming (Spirit) Week. Remember, tomorrow is "PJ Day"! You'll be seeing me looking very comfy :)

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for the classroom this upcoming week.

Here are some reminders for tomorrow:

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Act 2:Scene 2 should be read with answers in the study guide completed by tomorrow/Monday!

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB Ch. 8 should be read with "box" notes completed by tomorrow/Monday!

See you all soon. Take care!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope all is well in your respective necks of the woods??

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.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Act 1:Scene 3 reading/notes due tomorrow (Monday). Quiz over vocab on Wed.!

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB Ch. 3/notes due tomorrow (Monday). Quiz over vocal on Wed.!

Take care, guys. See you soon, and please let me know if you have any questions at all!!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Enjoying the first fall-like weekend out there? I, for one, love it.

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 coming up here!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Key terms TEST on Monday. HW this weekend is to at least read Hamlet Act 1:Scene 1 by class time Monday!

**Eng. 9a: Key terms TEST on Monday. HW this weekend is to at least read TKAMB Ch. 1 by class time Monday!

That's it for now, guys. Please let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! I hope you're all enjoying this nice weather weekend!! Enjoy it while it lasts, right??

With full week #1 coming up here, I really hope you continue to get acclimated and more comfortable with the school year. And remember, similar to the peer advice you heard from journal entries this past Friday, we staff members are always here to help!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links in the menu to the right in order to prepare for this first full week of Eng. classes.

A few reminders:

Eng. 10a: Key lit. terms are DUE THIS WED./TEST NEXT MON.

Eng. 9a: Key lit. terms are DUE THIS WED./TEST NEXT MON.

That's it for now, all! See you soon enough. Take care!

Welcome to the First Semester 2014!

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!

LAST WEEK!!

Finish strong, everyone!

Check out the weekly schedule to the right if you're at all confused about this final week of the school year!

Holiday Weekend Update

Hey, all! Sorry I missed you in class today. I'm certain you got some quality work done either way, right??

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our upcoming, shortened holiday week!

Reminders at this point:

Eng. 9b: We have our last Roots Quiz first thing on Tuesday in class. Also, be reminded that ALL NOVEL/RESEARCH WORK IS DUE THIS COMING FRIDAY.

Eng. 10b: Read/Themes up through Ch. 31 of Huck Finn by Tuesday. Outlines/Notes for research is due Tuesday as well!

Take care, all, and enjoy the beautiful weather!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope you're enjoying a nice weekend?? The end (of school) is near, huh?

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming normal schedule of classes.

Reminders:

**Eng. 9b: You all have a novel vocab/grammar quiz (#2) first thing on Monday (tomorrow). Also, 1/2 of your book is DUE tomorrow! Plot summaries, half of characters…

**Eng. 10b: You need to be up to Ch. 20 (pg. 95) in Huck Finn by Monday (tomorrow) with accompanying theme packet updated. Also, we'll continue our research tomorrow, so please have "permission" in to me (those of you who this applies to) regarding your chosen topic by tomorrow!

Take care, all! See you soon!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming full week of classes.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9b: We have our first VOCAB/GRAMMAR QUIZ tomorrow (Monday) regarding your personal novels. Be ready!

**Eng. 10b: We'll continue our reading/analysis of Huck Finn on Monday and beyond!

Take care, all, and be extra nice/appreciative of your mothers today! :)

This Coming Week

Hey, all. Sorry for the late notice here regarding the week! Better late than never, huh?

Anyway, please check out the newly updated (and altered a bit now that i'm not in school today) "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this week in class.

Reminders:

**Eng. 9b: You all should have your "Choice Novel" in possession from here on out and start delving into the reading, writing, and analysis of it. We will have some supplemental vocab/grammar lessons attached to this project as we go. Also, all Animal Farm essay items are now DUE TUESDAY when I return. Be ready!

**Eng. 10b: Film essays are now DUE TUESDAY when I return. The due date for the Act 3/Crucible writing assignment still remains for THIS WEDNESDAY. And as mentioned last week, we start Huck Finn this week!

That's it for now, guys and girls. Please let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! I hope you're enjoying the day off here on this Friday?!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming week. See below for some reminders:

**Eng. 9b: We have a Roots Quiz first thing on Monday…will be finishing A.Farm in the very near future…first essay assignment to begin on Monday!

**Eng. 10B: We have a  Vocab/Grammar Quiz first thing on Monday…will be finishing Crucible in the very near future…all notes DUE TUES.!

Take care, all, and let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekly Update

Hi, everyone! Hope you're all already enjoying the weekend and the nice weather??

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming shortened week. You will see that we'll continue our reading/analysis of our major texts in class as well as pick up some new vocab/grammar concepts as well.

Take care, enjoy time with family, and smile this weekend!

Welcome Back!

Hello, all! Hope you had a great, rejuvenating break?? Time to be get back at it, right?! :)

In order to help prep for the coming back-to-school week, please take a look at the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. You will see that we'll be continuing our reading/analysis of each major text (Animal Farm/Crucible) as well as focusing on accompanying grammar/vocabulary lessons (with a quiz on the horizon).

Both classes, be reminded that the optional homework from this past week was to simply work ahead in the above texts. If you borrowed a text from me over break, please return asap tomorrow to my classroom.

Take care, all, and looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!

Pre-Spring Break Update

Hi, everyone! I'm confident you're enjoying this sun and warmer temperature today?? I know I am…:)

On the eve of this upcoming shortened week, check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare accordingly!

Reminders:

**Eng. 9B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of Animal Farm on Monday and throughout the week.

**Eng. 10B: We'll continue our reading/writing/discussing/analyzing of The Crucible on Monday and throughout the week.

Take care, all, and have a good one!

Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope the weekend is a good one?

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right when you can in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes.

Reminders:

**Eng. 9B: All Russian Rev. research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!

**Eng. 10B: All Crucible research is DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and we'll present in class that day!

That's it for now, guys! Let me know if you need anything at all….

Welcome to the Third 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!

Last Weekend Update of the 2nd Tri!

Hello, all! Hope you've been having a great weekend.

On the eve of our last week of the 2nd tri (I think??!!), check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare.

You'll see that there are no new due dates UNLESS you plan to take the final exam this coming Friday and/or you have not presented in class as of yet. In the case of the latter, be prepared to present in class tomorrow (Monday)! Also, please remember to have something "educational" to work on for at least a portion of each day this week in class!

Let's all finish strong, right?! Take care. Let me know if you need anything at all

Weekend Update

And it continues….:)

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our (now) second to last week of the trimester (now that the end is officially Friday, March 14)!

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: All Tuesdays/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present in class that day as well.

**Eng. 9b: Roots QUIZ ON MONDAY. All Novel/Research materials are now DUE NEXT THURSDAY, MARCH 6. Be prepared to present BOTH that day in class as well.

Take care, all! Hope you have a great weekend.

Early Weekend Update

Hi, all. As we look ahead to a big week in the English classroom this coming week, I thought it'd be fitting to get this out a littler earlier than usual!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this coming big week!

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: ALL Tuesdays items (book, paragraphs, presentations) are DUE FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz on Monday of this coming week as well.

**Eng. 9b: All Novel Notes/book are DUE WED., FEB. 26. You will present your research (and turn in related research items) on FRI., FEB. 28! Also, don't forget that we'll have our last reading quiz this coming Monday as well.

That's it for now, guys! Let's end this thing on some high notes, yes???!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! I hope that all of you have had a great Valentine's weekend??!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of classes. You will see that "due dates" have been updated regarding some major assignments currently in each class! Please take note.

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: you should be to at least pg. 100 of Tuesdays as well as have written responses to the highlighted paragraph response sheet for tomorrow (Monday).

**Eng. 9b: you should be to at least the halfway point of your novel by tomorrow (Monday) as well has have written responses to half of your "plot summaries" and half of your six "characters".

See you all soon! Take care.

(Normal) Weekend Update!

Hey, everyone! Finally, a normal week this past week, huh? :)

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's events in class.

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: All Hamlet essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!

**Eng. 9b: All A. Farm essay items are DUE MONDAY. Final drafts should be 2.5 pages, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1 inch margins, cover page, underlined thesis…"share" with me online no later than 9 PM Sunday!

Take care, all! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out!

Ok...

…let's try this again! :)

Hope all is well with all of you! I'm sure this one-day school week we're coming off of was REALLY taxing, huh? haha…      Anyway, back to work….

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week of English class time!

Here are some important reminders heading into tomorrow:

**Eng. 10a: We will finally have our much-delayed Reading Comp. Quiz TOMORROW (Mon.) in class. We'll perform Hamlet material now on TUESDAY. And please remember that Hamlet essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now).

**Eng. 9b: We will finally have our much-delayed A. Farm TEST tomorrow (Mon.) in class. The Roots Quiz is now pushed to Tuesday. And please remember that A.Farm essay "brainstorm" material should still be finished by TOMORROW as we continue that process (all due two Monday's from now). Finally, don't forget to have your "choice novel" in possession for class tomorrow!

That's it for now, all! Please let me know if/how I can help at this point. Take care!

Weekend Update...

Hi, everyone! Enjoying the (extra) time off again?? Stay safe in this weather!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly scheduled" and "important dates" links to the right when you can regarding this upcoming week. You'll see that due to the weather last week, the schedule has been shifted a bit. Please take note!

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: You should be continuing your prep work for Hamlet "performances"…now to be done on Wednesday of this coming week. Also, you have your second "short story" from the textbooks due first thing Monday…quiz now on Tuesday.

**Eng. 9b: The A.Farm test we were to have last Thursday will now be given first thing this coming Monday. Also, the roots quiz has now been shifted to this coming Wednesday. Finally, keep in mind a fiction book (225 pgs. or above, etc.) that you may want to read for our upcoming "Choice Novel" project!

That's it for now, all. Take care and be safe!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend is good, productive one thus far?

Please check out the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming abbreviated, yet packed week of English class. As you'll see, the way the schedule plays out, we've got a bunch of official grades headed our way in each class!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9b: This weekend's HW is optional (Roots/A.Farm), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!

**Eng. 10a: This weekend's HW is optional (Reading Comp./Hamlet), but keep in mind that you've got some major DUE DATES coming up for each in the very near future. Perhaps you should work ahead!

That's it for now, guys. Check in with if/when needed!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend is going well for you? It was great to see all who came out this past Friday evening to honor Mr. Hoppe…very fun night!

As for the English classroom, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming full week of classes. As you'll see, after having one more spelling, etc. quiz this coming Wednesday, we'll spend the latter part of the week solely on our respective reading texts!

Here are some reminders:

**Eng. 10a…your HW this weekend was to finish all units 5-8 spelling items…commonly misspelled and commonly confused "challenge words". In addition, you were to finish the reading and note-taking for Hamlet Act 3:2.

**Eng. 9b…same as above regarding spelling but units 3-4 for you!

That's it for now, guys…take care and let me know if you need anything at all!

Welcome Back!

Hi, everyone!

I hope all of you have had a restful, meaningful, quality Break? I know I have!

In preparation for the upcoming back-to-school week, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. The snow day on that last Friday combined with the fact that we've had a bit of time off here have resulted in a slight alteration to the schedule, as you'll see. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions, concerns, and/or comments!

**Eng. 9b: We'll continue our work with Animal Farm (Chapters 1-4 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this ) and Spelling, etc.

**Eng. 10a: We'll continue our work with Hamlet (Act 1 and 2 reading/notes SHOULD be already done by this Monday, Jan. 6) and Spelling, etc.

Take care, all!

Weekend Update

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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 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!!

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!

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!

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.

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!