Week 7, Sophomore Teeshirts, Hurricane Donations, and September Break Grade Recovery

Hello Students,

This week we're finishing up with Unit 1.  Embedded Assessment 2 is due in class and is a group assignment.  If you have any questions for how to turn it in (hint: turnitin.com) please ask before the end of the week.  Your Independent Reading assignment is also due before you leave.  When we come back, we're going to be starting fresh with Unit 2.

(Honors students: as a head's up, the next outside reading we're going to do is the play Doll House by Henrik Ibsen.  We're using a copy write free, online version, so you'll need to bring your devices, charged, to class so we can reference the text).

If you would like a Sophomore Class Shirt, you can turn in your Sophomore Class Dues ($25) to me by Friday (I'm the Class Sponsor).  If you would like to help the Sophomore Class create a float for the Homecoming Parade, also talk to me--it'll be amazing if you outshine the senior class.

We are collecting items to help the victims of the recent hurricanes.  The county is coming to pick these up on Friday after school, so if you can, please bring at least one of the following Thursday or Friday.

• Baby products (wipes and diapers)
• Chapstick
• Comb/brush
• Conditioner 
• Deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products
• First aid items (bandages and Neosporin)
• Flip flops
• Lotion
• Razors
• Reusable water bottle
• Sanitizer
• Shampoo 
• Soap 
• Socks 
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Underwear (ALL)
• Wash cloth

During the break, I'm giving students the opportunity to do some grade recovery.  For students who earned a poor grade on their Precourse Reading and/or their Embedded Assessment 1, you can complete the matching Grade Recovery assignment on the Resources Page.  Please follow all of the directions and ask me any questions you have before the end of the week.

Happy two more wake ups until Break!

Progress Reports Go Home Today

Hello All!

Progress Reports were sent home today through students' advisement classes.  Please be sure you talk with your family about your progress and what you need to do for the next 6 weeks to make sure your grade is what you want it to be in each class.

Happy Friday!

Schools Closed Monday and Tuesday

Good Afternoon,

I just got word that schools are closed on Monday and Tuesday in preparation for Hurricane Irma.  As we discussed briefly in class, the biggest danger for us, being so far in land, are the winds knocking down branches and possibly trees, which could cause damage and power outages, and lots of rain, causing flash flooding.  Please be careful, remain in your homes as much as possible, and stay safe.

Since we are losing 2 days of school, we will adjust our timelines and due dates, however, as I told many of you on Friday, you have your Independent Reading book and your assignment.  I hope you understand my intimation when I say, it would be a good idea to work on and complete the reading and your assignment in the next 2 days.  Many of you are almost done, which is awesome.  Some of you are behind; use this opportunity to catch up.

The first 20 people who email me and tell me which vocabulary word and which grammar point from our class I've used in this message will receive bonus points when we return.  For the grammar point, quote me and tell me what it is. Hint, there are 2 different ones.

I'm hoping Irma blows over us without incident, pun intended.  Staying safe is the most important thing.

Have a good Sunday.

Week 6

Hello All,

This week we discussed some deadlines in class and adjusted our pace to make sure we have achievable goals for student success.  Make sure you check the calendar on the blog to know what's coming up and what's due when.

We're finishing up Unit 1 this week and bridging into Unit 2 as we finish our Embedded Assessment 2 and our first Independent Reading Book.

The end of this grading period is this Friday and Progress Reports go home next Friday.  If you have any questions for me, please speak to me sooner rather than later.

Happy Wednesday!