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!
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Sunday, December 18, 2016
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!
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!
Monday, December 5, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, November 27, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, November 20, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, November 12, 2016
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?!
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?!
Sunday, November 6, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, October 30, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, October 22, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, October 16, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, October 9, 2016
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!
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!
Sunday, October 2, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
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!
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!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
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!
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 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!
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