Friday, January 28, 2011

Day Eighty-Six, 1/28

TODAY, Enjoy the snow day. 

TODAY'S HOMEWORK: Last call for the book paper and Storybirds.  There's is a new essay due on Monday. 

PARENTS:  Sorry.  pending all day with 8th graders is usually my job, but on these snow days, I guess it falls to you.  Good luck! 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Day Eighty-Four, 1/26

TODAY, we began a new persuasive essay. (Slides)
Today's Song: "Safari Disco Club", Yelle
TODAY'S HOMEWORK: Last call for the book paper and Storybirds.  There's is a new essay due on Friday.
PARENTS: The third book paper must be approved before the week is up.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Day Eighty-Three, 1/24

TODAY, we held SELECTION DAY to learn something about fairness and justice! (Slides)
Today's Song: "Until We Bleed", Kleerup
TODAY'S HOMEWORK: Last call for the book paper and Storybirds.  There's is a new essay due on Friday.
PARENTS: The third book paper must be approved before the week is up.

Day Eighty-Two, 1/4

TODAY, we hosted Regie Cabico, a local poet, who is getting us ready for a slam on 2/24!
TODAY'S HOMEWORK:
A punctuation worksheet. Please have your fifth book approved.

PARENTS: The third book paper must be approved before the week is up.