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.