Weekend Update

Hi, all! Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful fall-like weekend?

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. 10a: the rough draft of your essay is DUE WEDNESDAY.

**Eng. 9a: TKAM "challenge" vocab is DUE TUESDAY. TKAM reading/writing THROUGH Chapter 7 is DUE FRIDAY. Quiz on both of those items FRIDAY.

Take care, everyone, and see you soon!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend was a great one for all of you!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9a: Short Story QUIZ first thing tomorrow/Monday! The only way to prepare for that is study up on those Key Terms!

**Eng. 10a: The Short Story QUIZ is now rescheduled to this coming Friday. Stay tuned!

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

Weekend Update

Hope all is well, everyone! Our first FULL week of the school year is upon us!

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

Important reminder for ALL classes: Key Terms TEST first thing MONDAY! Be ready! And remember: no re-takes. You can do this.

Looking forward to Monday, all! Take care!

Holiday Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the extended weekend is going great for all?!

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

Reminders for ALL classes at this point: Key Terms Assignment due FIRST THING IN CLASS TUESDAY!

That's it for now, everyone. It's been a great start in our classroom. Looking very much forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

Week #1 in the Books!

Hey, all! Hope you're feeling comfortable after the first few days of the school year? I know I am! Looking forward to a great trimester with all of you!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming 4 day week.

Reminders at this point:

**All classes have a Parent Letter assignment due this coming Thursday!

That's it for now, everyone. See you all soon!

Welcome, 2018/19 Hawkeyes!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we've officially started 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!

Last Weekend Update of the School Year!

Hey hey, all! The last week of school is upon is! We can do it. Finish strong. :)

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: All Research Project items are DUE TOMORROW!

See you all soon!

Happy Memorial Day!

Hey, all. Hope the long weekend has been great??

We're back at it soon enough! Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our abbreviated week...an important one...coming up.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Research Rough Drafts DUE by the time you arrive to class tomorrow (Tuesday). Either share with me online before then or else come prepared with a printed and/or written version on your own!

**Eng. 9c: Roots Quiz WEDNESDAY. Choice Novel Project DUE THURSDAY. Big week!

Let's stay focused and finish strong, everyone! See you soon.

Weekly Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the weekend was great?!

Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for our last remaining FULL week of the school year. 

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: You have 150 Research "brainstorm" facts DUE TODAY!

**Eng. 9c: This is your last full week with your Choice Novel!

That's it for now, all. Take care, and finish strong!

Weekend Update

Hope all is well, and be extra nice to moms today! :)

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: S/V Agreement Quiz is now this coming Friday. Keep working on the research "brainstorm" fact-finding!

**Eng. 9c: Roots QUIZ first thing tomorrow. 1/2 Choice Book DUE THURS.

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

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Enjoy this beautiful spring weekend!

Check out also 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. 10c: Crucible TEST on Monday/All discussion questions DUE.

**Eng. 9c: Make some headway on your Choice Novel this weekend, everyone!

That's it for now, guys. See you on Monday!

Weekly Update

Hey, all! Sorry I missed you in class today, but i'm looking forward to seeing you all really soon!

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

Reminders/Updates at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Your Crucible Act 3 Writing Assignment is now due first thing tomorrow!

**Eng. 9c: Your A. Farm essay items and book packets are now due first thing tomorrow!

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

Weekend Update!

Hello, all! Enjoying the nice weather out there? Hope all is well.

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

Reminders/Updates at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Crucible Act 3 AND 4 vocab is due this coming Wednesday...Quiz Fri. More details soon.

**Eng. 9c: Punctuation Quiz first thing tomorrow/Monday...Animal Farm TEST this Friday...etc. More details soon.

That's it for now, all! See you soon!

Weekly Update

Hey, all! Hope this message finds you well!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Crucible Act 2 Vocab DUE WEDNESDAY/QUIZ FRI.

**Eng. 9c: Animal Farm Punctuation (semicolon/colon) notes DUE THURS/QUIZ MON.

That's it for now, everyone. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Back at it!

Hope Spring Break is/was GREAT for everyone! Time to re-focus...:)

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links below and to the right in order to prepare for first week back!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: We'll be picking up right at the beginning of Animal Farm Ch. 5 our first day back, so be sure to have all of your discussion question notes/reading up-to-date by then!

**Eng. 10c: We'll be jumping right back into the middle of reading/responding to The Crucible Act 1, with Act 1 vocab words (in your study packet) DUE WEDNESDAY.

That's it for now, everyone! Excited to see all you back in person soon.

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the weekend has been great.

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links below and to the right in order to prepare for this upcoming "pre-Spring Break" week!

Reminders at this point:

Eng. 9c: Your Animal Farm "challenge" vocab words (10) are due first thing in class tomorrow/Monday!

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow in class. Take care!

Hello, all!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we're 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 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!

Last Week of Tri #2!

Hello, everyone! What a great outdoor weekend it's been. Hope you've still been able to concentrate?!

Gear up for the final week of the tri by checking in on the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Big day tomorrow (Monday) as all Huck Essay items are DUE! Also, be ready to "hand in" all Current Issue Research Project items as well as present in class with your group!

**Eng. 9b: If you haven't presented your Hero Research, be ready tomorrow (Monday)!

Finish strong, everyone! Here to help if needed!

Weekend Update

Hey, all! Hope the weekend has been great!

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links in order to prep for our last full week of the trimester coming up here!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Huck essay rough drafts DUE TUESDAY. Continued Research work this coming week!

**Eng. 9b: All Research DUE THIS COMING THURSDAY!

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

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope the weekend has been a great one thus far?? Able to enjoy the sun today and mild temps???

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Grammar (Sentences) QUIZ first thing tomorrow/Monday. Also, Huck Finn "brainstorm" due tomorrow/Monday as well!

**Eng. 9b: Feel free to continue your "Hero" research on your own and outside of class!

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

Weekend Update

Hey, everyone! Hope you're already enjoying the start to a long weekend??

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Huck Finn Chapters 26-31 Quiz Monday/Discussion Questions Due Monday.

**Eng. 9b: Roots Quiz Monday/All Romeo and Juliet Essay items Due Monday.

That's it for now, all. Here to help when/if needed!

Weekend Update

Greetings, all! Hope you're enjoying the sun today out there??

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:

**Eng. 10b: We'll have two quizzes on Monday--Huck Finn Chs. 1-11 as well as Spelling, etc.  Be ready! Your chapter-by-chapter Huck notes are due Monday as well.

**Eng. 9b: Spelling, etc. Quiz first thing Monday!

That's it for now,  everyone! Have a great rest of the weekend! 

Weekend Update

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

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10B: Spelling, etc. QUIZ first thing tomorrow! Also, Huck Finn Chs. 1-10 due this coming Friday.

**Eng. 9B: Spelling, etc. QUIZ first thing tomorrow! And we're nearing the end of Romeo and Juliet! Stay tuned. :)

Take care, all, and see you soon!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope you're having a great weekend??

Please check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for our first full school week of 2018 coming up here! You'll see that we've got some new endeavors and new assessments comings quickly down the road.

That's it for now! Stay warm and see you soon! :)

Happy New Year!

Welcome back, everyone! I really hope this Holiday Break has been a great one for many reasons. At this point, time to get back in the saddle!

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

We'll hit the ground running in all classes with a bit of review from before Break and then eventually get to some new items.

Looking forward to seeing the 2018 versions of all of you! :)

Weekend Update

Hey, everyone! Hope all is well.

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our last week before Holiday Break.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Chs. 3-4 of Of Mice and Men reading/discussion questions DUE MONDAY. And Chs. 3-4 Reading Quiz Monday as well!

**Eng. 9b: Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Reading/Vocab Quiz in the near future. Stay tuned.

That's it for now, all! Finish strong before break!

Weekly Update

Hey, all! Sorry for the delay on this update. Hope all is well either way??

Check out the newly updated "weekly update" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this last full week of school before Holiday Break coming up here!

Important reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: Of Mice and Men vocab/reading quizzes (Chapters 1-2) coming up here upon my return to the classroom!

**Eng. 9b: Romeo and Juliet vocab/reading quizzes (Act 1) coming up here upon my return to the classroom!

Let's finish strong before Break, everyone! Take care!

Weekend Update

Hello,  everyone! Hope the weekend has treated you well thus far? It's been great having you all as a part of Trimester #2 already. Thanks for your work thus far!

Check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for week #2 coming up here.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10b: stay tuned in the near future for an official "due date" for Of Mice and Men vocab! We'll sort it out this coming week.

**Eng. 9b: please plan to get me $1 by this coming Friday in order to purchase your own copy of Romeo and Juliet. You MAY use a different copy if you already have one!

That's it for now, all. See you in the near future and take care!

Official Trimester #2 Welcome!

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 get first priority in terms of staying sharp with class matters!

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

Last Tri #1 Weekend Update!

Hello, all! Hope everything is great for you and yours thus far this weekend???

The end of Tri #1 is here...almost! Check out the newly updated weekly schedule and important dates links to the right in order to prepare for our last abbreviated week coming up here.

Final reminders:

**Eng. 10c: All remaining Hamlet items (study questions/themes) DUE THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM!

That's all i've got, guys! See you soon and finish strong!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! The end of the tri is near: last full week coming up here! Finish strong.

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: Our Hamlet Performance Project is DUE THIS COMING THURSDAY. All other Hamlet items DUE SOON THEREAFTER.

**Eng. 9a: Our Personal Narrative Essay assignment is now DUE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, and you'll have time in class tomorrow and Tuesday to work on final drafts, etc.

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

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend is great already??? Looking forward to seeing you Monday.

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9a: Latin/Greek Roots notes DUE MON.!

**Eng. 10a: Hamlet "challenge word" vocab assignment DUE MON.!

Take care, all!

Weekend Update

Hey,  everyone! Hope the weekend has been great!!

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.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: We will have our first Hamlet Quiz this coming Wednesday. FYI!

**Eng. 9a: All TKAM reading and notes packet DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY! Quiz #3 as well.

Take care, all, and see you soon! :)

Weekend Update

Hope the long weekend has already gotten off to a great start, all?! Enjoy.

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. 10a: Hamlet Punctuation QUIZ/Reading Quiz #1 is on this coming Friday!

**Eng. 9a: Friendly reminder that TKAM needs to be read in its entirety (as well as the written notes) by Monday, Oct. 30!

That's all for now, guys! Take care, and have an awesome weekend!

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Hope this note finds you all well on this rainy, sloppy weekend!?

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prep for this upcoming week...a semi-interrupted week what with a Summit Day on Wednesday as well as a 1/2 Day on Friday!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9a: We'll have our Latin/Greeks Roots Quiz this coming Wednesday first thing in class! And have TKAM chapters 1-18 reading/note-taking done by this coming Monday.

**Eng. 10a: There is no official HW this weekend, but feel free to read a bit ahead in Hamlet! C'mon, you know you want to....ha.

That's it for now, all! Hope your weekend ends well!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! I hope you've been enjoying this weekend, especially the Homecoming Dance to those that attended?! :)

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links the right in order to prepare for this upcoming week (a week interrupted just a bit this Wednesday with our first two hour delay day).

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9a: All written notes for TKAM Chapters 1-7 DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY. Chapters 8-17 DUE THIS FRIDAY.  Also, TKAM Vocab Quiz = TOMORROW/MONDAY.

Note: Some of you may have a "0" in powerschool for your "short story writing assignment" simply due to the fact that you failed to put your name on your assignment. You'll be able to ID your story tomorrow in class!

**Eng. 10a: We'll look at your completed Tech. Essay rough draft in class TOMORROW/MONDAY after you take your Technology Vocab QUIZ!

That's all i've got for now, folks! See you soon! Looking forward...:)

Weekend Update

Hi, everyone! Hope all is well!!??

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10a: We'll be finalizing our Technology/Argumentation unit this coming week; please pay attention to due dates!

**Eng. 9a: To Kill a Mockingbird (TKAM) Chapter 1 reading/page one of notes DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY!

Have a great day and looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!

Weekend Update

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

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

Key points for next week:

**Eng. 10a: Key Terms Test is graded! Check out online if desired. We'll have a Short Story Quiz scheduled for Wednesday coming up here. Details on Monday.

**Eng. 9a: Key Terms Test is graded! Check out online if desired. We'll have a Short Story Quiz scheduled for Wednesday coming up here. Details on Monday.

Take care, everyone, and see you soon! 

Weekend Update

Greetings, all! Hope the weekend has been a great one 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 second full week of the school year thus far.

I can't wait to see you all again soon and continue our work together! Go Hawkeyes!

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!

Happy Memorial Day!

Hey, everyone. Hope the holiday weekend has been grand! Almost there...

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

IMPORTANT reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: ALL Research items DUE THIS COMING FRIDAY!

**Eng. 9c: ALL Choice Novel items DUE THIS COMING FRIDAY/PRESENT IN CLASS! Also, we'll have our last Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ first thing tomorrow (Tuesday) in class.

Finish strong, all! Here to help if needed. :)

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend has been treating you and yours well??

Welcome to our last FULL week of the school year coming up here! Check out the newly updated "important dates" and "weekly schedule" links to the right in order to prep for this upcoming week.

Reminders at this point as we wind down:

**Eng. 10c: Logical Fallacies QUIZ TOMORROW/MONDAY and Research Rough Draft DUE THIS FRIDAY.

**Eng. 9c: Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ TOMORROW/MONDAY.

That's it for now, everyone. Please do not hesitate if you need anything at all!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hello, all. Hope the weekend has been great and that today is extra special!

Check out the links to the right for the recently updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links in order to prepare for this upcoming week as the end of the trimester/school year gets closer.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 9c: 1/2 Novel check this coming Friday, May 19!

**Eng. 10c: for planning purposes, all Research items will be due Friday, June 2! More details to come...

Take care, all, and see you soon!

Happy May!

Greetings, all. Hope this note finds you well and not too soggy with rain water? :(  April showers bring May flowers, right? :)

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for this first full week of May coming up here.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Act 3 Crucible Assignment DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY. Be reminded also that all reading/discussion questions for the entire Crucible story are DUE TUESDAY as well. We are about done with that text with some final assessments headed your way!

**Eng. 9c: Animal Farm TEST TOMORROW in class!! Be ready!

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

Weekend Update

Hello,  everyone! Hope the weekend has been an enjoyable one 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. In both Eng. 10c and Eng. 9c cases, you'll see that the end is very near for our respective major texts--The Crucible and Animal Farm! Finish strong.

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: no due dates for this coming Monday other than Act 3 of The Crucible needing to be read please!

**Eng. 9c: Punctuation QUIZ first thing tomorrow/Monday. All A. Farm reading/notes DUE THURSDAY. A. Farm TEST NEXT MONDAY!

Take care, all, and let me know if there's anything you may need!

Weekend Update

Hello, all! Hope the weekend has been enjoyable???

Please check out the newly updated "weekly schedule" and "important dates" links to the right in order to prepare for our first "normal" week in a while!

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Crucible Act 3 Vocab assignment DUE TOMORROW/MONDAY. Act 2 Vocab QUIZ TOMORROW/MONDAY.

**Eng. 9c: Animal Farm Vocab/Chapters 4-6 QUIZ TOMORROW/MONDAY.

See you soon, and please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a safe, fun, rejuvenating break this past week?!

Time to get back to work! :)

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Crucible Act 2 Vocab is due Wednesday/Quiz Fri.

**Eng. 9c: Animal Farm vocab assignment due Wednesday/Quiz Fri. (combined with a Chs. 4-6 Animal Farm Quiz).

That's it for now, everyone! See you all soon enough!

Weekend Update

Hello, everyone! Hope you're all somehow having a fun, yet dry weekend???!!!

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

Reminders at this point:

**Eng. 10c: Crucible Act 1 QUIZ tomorrow (Monday) in class.

**Eng. 9c:  Animal Farm Chs. 1-3 reading QUIZ on Thursday.

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

Official Welcome to Trimester #3!

Hello, all!

An official "welcome" to the class now that we're 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 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 Tri 2 Update!

Greetings, everyone! Hope all is well.

Below is our last update for Tri 2. Finish strong this coming week!

Here goes:

Important Dates
Eng. 10b: Monday, March 6 = ISIS vocab QUIZ/Presentations IN CLASS!
Eng. 9b: Monday, March 6 = Latin/Greek Roots QUIZ/Continuation of Research Presentations IN CLASS!
All: March 9 = end of 2nd Trimester!

Weekly Schedule
Eng. 10b: Monday through Thursday = ISIS Presentations/Class Wrap
Eng. 9b: Monday through Thursday =  Research Presentations/Class Wrap

Have a great weekend, everyone, and please let me know if/how I can be of service to you!

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!