Weekend Update

How is everyone? Hope the weekend has been grand.

See below for one of our last weeks of the 2nd trimester!

Here goes:

Important Dates
Eng. 10b: Friday, March 3 = all group research project items due/present in class...Monday, March 6 = research vocab quiz.
Eng. 9b: Tomorrow/Monday = All Research/Argumentative essay items DUE...Wednesday = present topic to class for 4-5 minutes...Monday, March 6 = Latin/Greek Roots quiz #2
All: March 9 = end of 2nd Trimester!

Weekly Schedule
Eng. 10b: Monday through Friday = Mini-Research Assignment work
Eng. 9b: Monday through Friday = Roots/Argumentative Research Project work

Take care, everyone! See you soon!

Weekend Update

Howdy, everyone! Hope you're enjoying this oh, so lovely weekend of GREAT weather?! Man....

Business/Duty calls though for academics, right?! :) See below...

Here goes:

Important Dates
Eng. 10b: Tomorrow/Monday = ALL HUCK FINN ESSAY ITEMS DUE!! (Final Draft requirements: typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, cover/title page, "default" font style, share with me or print out before class!)
Eng. 9b: Tomorrow/Monday = Roots QUIZ...Wednesday, Feb. 22 = research rough draft DUE...Monday, Feb. 27 = All Research/Argumentation Essay items DUE.
All: March 9 = end of 2nd Trimester!

Weekly Schedule
Eng. 10b: Monday through Friday = Mini-Research Assignment work
Eng. 9b: Monday through Friday = Roots wrap/Argumentative Research Project work


Take care, everyone! Be safe and enjoy!

Howdy, everyone! Hope the Snowcoming, etc. weekend has been a great one?? 

Check out below for the latest in all things English 9/10!

Here goes:

Important Dates
Eng. 10b: Tomorrow/Monday = essay brainstorm DUE...Monday, Feb. 20 = All Huck essay items DUE
Eng. 9b: Tomorrow/Monday = Grammar QUIZ...Wednesday, Feb. 15 = research brainstorm DUE...Friday, Feb. 17 = Roots QUIZ
All: March 9 = end of 2nd Trimester!

Weekly Schedule
Eng. 10b: Monday through Friday = Huck Finn wrap/essay assignment work
Eng. 9b: Monday through Friday = Grammar wrap/Argumentative Research Project work/Latin and Greek Roots Lesson

That's it for now, all! See you in the near future! :)

Weekend Update

Happy Sunday, everyone! I hope this post finds you well??

Sorry for the one-week hiatus on this site. I'm still in the process of trying to figure out some recent technical glitches with this blog--namely the "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right. So for the time being, simply ignore those links, as i'll post everything on this front page!

Here goes:

Important Dates
Eng. 10b: this coming Friday, Feb. 10 = Huck Finn finished/theme assignment DUE
Eng. 9b: this coming Wednesday, Feb. 8 = Grammar QUIZ
All: March 9 = end of 2nd Trimester!

Weekly Schedule
Eng. 10b: Monday through Friday = Huck Finn wrap/essay assignment preparation
Eng. 9b: Monday through Friday = Grammar wrap/Argumentative Research Project work

Hope that all makes sense?? That's all i've got for now, people! Take care and let me know if/how I can be of service!

Weekly Update

Hello, all! Hope this post finds you well?!

First, i'm having some technical difficulties in terms of being able to "update" my weekly schedule and important dates links to the right, so please don't be confused. I will get back to you when I can about that, and in the mean time, feel free to simply check in class, email me, and/or ask me in person about any related questions you may have.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Huck Finn chapters 19-25 due this Thursday! Quiz that day.

**Eng. 9b: Romeo and Juliet final assignment and all notes due this Thursday!

That's it for now, everyone! Please take care!

Late Weekend Update!

Hello, all!

Sorry for the delay on this. Mrs. Robinson and I were out of town at a conference for the past handful of days. I'm looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for the rest of the mid-January week!

"Quick hit" updates at this point:

**Eng. 10b: We'll have a "closed book/no notes) Chapters 1-10 reading quiz for Huck Finn first thing tomorrow. Please continue to pay attention to the reading schedule "bookmark" sheet! Ch. 11-18 quiz this Friday!

**Eng. 9b: We'll have a "closed book/no notes" R/J Act 3 reading quiz first thing tomorrow. Act 3/4 notes are DUE as well!

That's it for now, everyone! Hope all is well!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope you're staying warm??

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this first full week back at school!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Be ready to start a whole new "discovering the truth" unit coming up here. Excited?!

**Eng. 9b: We'll have a "surprise" Act 2 QUIZ for Romeo and Juliet first thing Monday...wink wink. And then it's back with our Friday Act 3: Scene 1 groups in order to silently perform that momentous scene! :)

That's it for now, everyone! Take care and let me know how I can be of service!

Welcome to the New Year!

Welcome to 2017, all! I really hope this past break was great for you and yours??

Ok, now back to it, huh?? :)

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this first abbreviated week back at school.

Updates at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Be ready to turn in ALL Of Mice and Men discussion notes first thing tomorrow (Wednesday) during class. We'll spend the rest of the week with final discussions, journal entries, and film-viewing regarding that text...as well as taking a Chapter 5-6 Vocab Quiz on Friday!

**Eng. 9b: We'll continue our Romeo and Juliet work first thing tomorrow (Wednesday) with an Act 2 Vocab Quiz coming our way this Friday!

That's it for now, all. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow! 

Weekend Update

Greetings, all!

First, thanks for being patient with the lack of more frequent "updates", etc. As all of you students know, i've been dealing with some emergency family issues as of late, and my priorities have been diverted just a bit. Hope you understand!

Ok, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last abbreviated week before the holiday break.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: We'll have a Ch. 3-4 Of Mice and Men reading Quiz first thing tomorrow, and you'll receive a new (and last) vocab assignment for chapters 5-6. The book and notes will need to be done by this coming Wednesday!

**Eng. 9b: We'll have an Act 1 Romeo and Juliet reading Quiz first thing tomorrow. We will postpone the Act 1 Vocab Quiz until Tuesday!

That's it for now, everyone! Hope all is well, and let me know if/how I can help!

Weekly Update

Hello, everyone! Sorry to have missed you today in class! Hope the weekend was great either way, and that your Monday was as well??

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Of Mice and Men chapter 1 reading/notes DUE TOMORROW!

**Eng. 9b: We'll continue briefly our intro to Romeo and Juliet these next couple of days and then dive on in the text!

That's it for now, everyone! Let me know if you need anything at all please!

Official Welcome to Trimster #2!

Hello, all!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we're on our way with Trimester #2!

I'm excited to work with you all for these fall/winter 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 helpful features on this site, but those links perhaps should be first priority in terms of staying sharp with class matters!

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

Last Week of the Tri!

Hello, everyone! Hope this cold, blustery weekend has been great for you???

Welcome to the last week of Trimester 1 coming up here. Let's finish strong! Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this important week.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: We'll be having our last journal entry tomorrow (Monday) and then immediately diving into part 1 of the final Hamlet test. Please have your Hamlet book/text with you!

**Eng. 9a: We'll be having our last journal entry tomorrow as well as a Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ. Also, be prepared to turn in all TKAMB notes first thing in the hour as well. Finally, to those who have yet to "share" verbally your Personal Narrative, be ready tomorrow as well!

That's it for now, all! Let me know if/how I can help!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Welcome to the last full week of trimester #1 coming up here! Finish strong!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet notes and group project items ALL DUE THIS COMING FRIDAY!

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB needs to be completely read with notes taken by Monday in order to be ready for the final quiz. Also, the Personal Narrative rough draft is DUE MONDAY! Feel free to work ahead with the Latin/Greek Roots assignment as well.

That's it for now, everyone! How can I help?!

Weekend Update

Happy Sunday, everyone! Hope this note finds you all well??

As we near the end of the trimester coming up here, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for one of our remaining full weeks of the term! You'll see that we are winding down with some major endeavors, and in some cases, starting anew.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Punctuation QUIZ first thing tomorrow/Monday! Also, remaining Hamlet Act 3 collaborative groups, please be prepared to TEACH us your scene tomorrow in class.

**Eng. 9a: Read THROUGH Ch. 27 of TKAMB with written notes by tomorrow/Monday. Also, have ideas in mind for your Personal Narrative Essay assignment that we'll start tomorrow!

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

Weekend Update

Greetings! I hope your weekend has been great, everyone! Happy early Halloween to you and yours!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9a: We will have a semi-colon/colon QUIZ first thing on Tuesday during class! Reading and writing about TKAMB is optional for this weekend.

**Eng. 10a: Your overall grade is up-to-date and includes this last Friday's quiz if you took it...with a few exceptions! You'll get feedback on said grades next week.

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

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the weekend is great already?!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for another week of classes (1/2 day on Friday...no school next Monday, Oct. 31)!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Act 1 : Scene 3 Hamlet reading/notes DUE MONDAY. And we'll be having a general quiz (plot, characters, themes) over Hamlet this coming FRIDAY. Fyi.

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB Ch. 17 reading/notes DUE MONDAY. We'll be having a general quiz (plot, characters, themes) over TKAMB THIS MONDAY as well!

We're already approaching November, all! Crazy. Have a great weekend, and let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Hope the weekend has been grand thus far??

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week's schedule. Special reminder: Wednesday coming up here in an all-day PSAT/POST-HIGH SCHOOL PANEL DAY! Fyi.

Other reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet Vocab QUIZ first thing tomorrow (Monday)! Also, be sure that Hamlet Act 1: Scene 1 reading/notes are completed.

**Eng. 9a: TKAM Vocab QUIZ first thing tomorrow (Monday)!

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

Weekend Update

Hello, all! What a beautiful fall weekend, eh?? Hope it's great for you and yours!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: All essay items are DUE WEDNESDAY and not Monday as was previously planned. You'll have computer access in class for one more day only (tomorrow/Monday), so plan ahead! Final draft requirements: typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font, 2.5 pages of text, cover/title page, transitional phrases bold/capitalized, in-text citations, works cited page with at least two sources listed correctly and in MLA format...

**Eng. 9a: TKAMB Ch. 10 reading/writing due tomorrow/Monday. PUNCTUATION/COMMA QUIZ TOMORROW/MONDAY!

That's it for now, all! Let me know if/how I can help!

Weekend Update

Greetings, all! Hope the weekend has been great?? And hope all the recent Homecoming festivities turned out fun, safe, and successful???!!

Back to a "normal" week....:)

Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for the upcoming week. Just FYI also that we have a "2 Hour Delay" day this coming Wednesday as well!

Reminders:

**Eng. 10a: We'll be finalizing our Technology Unit all of this upcoming week with a big DUE DATE coming up next Monday, Oct. 10!

**Eng. 9a: There is no official HW this weekend, but feel free to read/write ahead regarding TKAMB!

That's it for now, all. Take care and let me know if you need anything at all!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend has already been a great one???

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this exciting upcoming Homecoming week!

Reminders at this point for all:

**Eng. 10a: No HW this weekend, but be prepared to finish our documentary film early next week and then start some online research regarding "technology".

**Eng. 9a: Key Terms TEST first thing Monday. Also, you are required to at least READ Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird this weekend as well.

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

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the day/weekend is great!

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for week #3 of the trimester coming up here.

There is no HW for any class this weekend, but be aware that our first quiz/test is coming in the near future in each class! :)

Take care, all! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Weekend Update

Greetings, all! Hope you're all enjoying the first weekend of the school year??

It was great having you in class this week and getting to know you all a bit more on a variety of levels. I'm really looking forward to working with you for the rest of this trimester!

As for this site, please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming first full week of the school year.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: to anyone who did not turn in the Parent/Guardian Letter assignment on Friday, please do so first thing on Monday!

**Eng. 9a: to anyone who did not turn in the Parent/Guardian Letter assignment on Friday, please do so first thing on Monday! Also, make some serious progress on the Key Literary Terms assignment this weekend, and be reminded that the extended due date is now Tuesday, Sept. 13 of this coming week and not Monday!

That's it for now, everyone! Please let me know if/how I can be of service from here on out!

Official Welcome!

Hello, all!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we're firmly on our way with Trimester #1!

I'm excited to work with you all for these fall 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 helpful 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!

FINAL UPDATE!

Greetings, all! The end is near...but not HERE! In other words, FINISH STRONG THIS WEEK!

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this last week of school.

Reminders:

**English 9c: be prepared to present your novel to the class tomorrow (Monday) if you have not already done so. ALSO...WARNING: A HANDFUL OF YOU HAVE AN OVERALL "INCOMPLETE" GRADE DUE TO MISSED/INCOMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS AS OF LATE. YOUR OVERALL GRADE WILL TURN INTO AN "E" IN THE NEAR FUTURE IF YOU DO NOT FIGURE IT OUT. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

**Transitions: we will begin our final exam this Wednesday in class. FYI.

Take care, all, and again, finish this thing in a strong way!

Holiday Weekend Update

Hope the weekend has been a great one, everyone!

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prepare for this second-to-last school week!

Reminders at this point:

**Transitions: "Close Reading" assignment DUE WED.!

**Eng. 9c: Spelling, etc. QUIZ first thing tomorrow. All Novel Notes DUE WED.! Present your novels on Friday!

That's it for now, everyone! FINISH STRONG! :)

Weekend Update

Hey, all! Hope you're enjoying the beautiful weekend!

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 the school year!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: big day Monday as we have a Capitalization QUIZ as well as a Novel 1/2 Check in class.

**Transitions: will continue this week with our "close reading" work but this time with non-fiction texts!

Take care, all! Hang in there and finish strong!

Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend was great??!!

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

You'll notice, among other things, that there's an updated "1/2 Novel check" date in Eng. 9c for next Monday, May 23. FYI!

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

Weekend Update

Greetings, all! Hope you have a great weekend! And be extra nice to mothers all around you on Sunday! wink wink

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's slate.

Reminders at this point:

**Transitions: be working on your "Theme/Story Assignment" and try to have the rough draft completed by Monday!

**English 9c: A. Farm rough drafts officially due at the beginning of class Monday. Have a physical (printed or handwritten) copy in hand and ready for peer feedback! ALL ESSAY ITEMS AS WELL AS A. FARM NOTES DUE WEDNESDAY! Also, please either have a "Choice Book" picked out and in your possession by next Wednesday or be ready to pick one out that day in our school library.

Take care, all, and enjoy!

Weekend Update

Howdy, all! Hope the weekend is great thus far??

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: Last day of "farm time" on Monday...prepare! Also, A. Farm Vocab Quiz #2 first thing in class on Monday. Finally, read/answer all questions for Ch. 9 of A. Farm before Monday's class as well!

**Transitions: We'll continue our "theme" work on Monday, and an official assignment is on the horizon! More later.

Take care, everyone! Please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope you're having a grand weekend thus far??

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: A. Farm Vocab QUIZ first thing tomorrow/Mon. Come to class with the vocab HW from last week FULLY COMPLETED. Also, Ch. 5 reading/notes DUE tomorrow/Mon. as well. We'll be having another round of "challenge words" next week as well, so feel free start on that second list...HW DUE WED.!

**Transitions: please continue to bring reading selections to class each and every day!

That's it for now, guys! Take care and see you soon!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope you're enjoying the weekend thus far and the great weather?!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: A. Farm Ch. 2 questions DUE MONDAY. Feel free to being the A. Farm "challenge word" vocab assignment this weekend (introduced in class yesterday) as well!

**Transitions: "Inferences" assignment DUE THIS COMING FRIDAY! Keep working on it!

That's it for now, all.  Let me know if/how I can help!

Spring Break Update

Hi, everyone! Really hope all of you--wherever you are and whoever you're with--are staying safe and enjoying life!! Live it up!!

Now, the reality is this: it's almost time to come back to school. :) Let's hit the ground running come Monday, April 11.

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to reorient yourselves for "back to school" action.

Reminders at this point:

**Transitions: you have no official homework over break, but BE SURE TO BRING ANY READING SELECTION OF YOUR CHOICE TO CLASS ON MONDAY AND FOR THE DURATION OF THE WEEK!We'll be using it to practice with a new reading strategy.

**English 9c: you have no official homework over break, but feel free to continue reading ahead and note-taking in Animal Farm! Also, any individual who has NOT presented "Russian Revolution Research" to the class should be prepared to do so in class this coming Monday, April 11--5 "facts" while utilizing movement, a loud/clear voice, and eye contact. Let me know if you have any questions about that!

Note: Tuesday, April 12 will be a unique day in that all 9th graders will be finished with the day in their respective Summit classes at approx. 11:30 AM due to school-wide S.A.T. testing that day.

That's it for now, all. Take care and let me know if/how I can help! Enjoy!

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!