Week of 29 March 2010

Big week ahead of us. It may only be a single day in class, it will be important to make sure you get plenty of rest and recuperate from the 3rd quarter. The 4th quarter is here, the last push leading up to the End-of-Course exam. We are doing well with regard to pacing and where we are in the curriculum, however, the last week or so I do not feel that I have personally done a great job in class. When we get back from Spring Break, I hope to have more interesting methods planned as well as some engaging activities.

Whatever it is you plan to do over Spring Break, please be smart and safe and we look forward to seeing you when you get back to school on Tuesday, April 6.

As a reminder, the class could still use donations of tissues and perhaps a bottle of glass cleaner for the "dry" erase board. Thanks!

Week of 22 March 2010

The last week before Spring Break! But keep in mind, it is still BEFORE Spring Break, we have enough to do this week. As a result, I ask that you do your best to keep on task and NOT behave as though you are already on break. Thanks in advance.

We are also running low on some supplies for the classroom, particularly tissues. Considering it is allergy season with all the pollen in the air, donations of facial tissue would be greatly appreciated by all.

Week of 15 March 2010

Well, well, well, a pleasant surprise... It finally looks like a normal week! No altered bell schedules due testing or "Super Early Release." Just keep in mind that there are two weeks remaining this marking quarter. If you have any work to make up, you schedule time to make it up - even if it means during Pride Period!

And in case you forgot, did you set your clock ahead a hour this weekend? Don't be late to school on Monday!

Week of 8 March 2010

This week is going to be a little bit different than the average week. The 10th grade writing test will be conducted on Tuesday during 2nd period. The morning schedule will be altered to accommodate the duration of the writing exam.

Tuesday Bell Schedule

Period 1: 7:25 - 8:24

Period 2: 8:30 - 10: 46

Periods 3, 4 and lunches will be at the normal schedule for a Tuesday.

Wednesday will also be a little different. Instead of the one hours early release for a normal "Wake Wednesday" it will be a 2 Hour Early Release.

Please plan ahead for these changes in the schedule. Also, please plan for the writing exam. Students are encouraged to get ample sleep Monday night in order to be as fresh as possible to write their essays. I am sure the English teachers will remind the students of the rules for the writing exam, but not everyone has English this semester and may not have time with their English teacher before the exam. Please remember:

1) Use Pencil Only!

2) You must limit your writing to the space provided

3) You may NOT "double stack" lines on the lined paper provided

Good luck in advance!

Drills this week

A couple of changes to the schedule this week. The fire drill has been moved to 1:15 on Thursday (during 4th Period) and a Severe Weather/Tornado Drill has been announced for Friday at 8:55 - during pride period. The time of the tornado drill may change, but as of right now that is the schedule. A note regarding the tornado drill, for severe weather, the students in the trailers are to move into the building. For us, we will locate in the hallway on the first floor near room 107. Students will be required to kneel on the floor facing the wall to simulate an actually event. This position will best protect the students from any debris that may be blow in the building if a window should break in a real severe weather event.