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!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Saturday, September 10, 2016
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!
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!
Thursday, September 8, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, June 5, 2016
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!
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!
Monday, May 30, 2016
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! :)
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! :)
Saturday, May 21, 2016
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!
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!
Monday, May 16, 2016
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!
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!
Friday, May 6, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, April 30, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, April 16, 2016
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!
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!
Thursday, April 7, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, March 26, 2016
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!
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!
Monday, March 21, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, March 5, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, February 27, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, February 20, 2016
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.
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.
Friday, February 12, 2016
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.
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.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
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.
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.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
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!
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!
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