Into the Break - Weekly Memo

This week is the last week before heading out on a week long break for the students. Despite the fact that we have a break coming up, there is still plenty of things to get done in class, so students will need to continue to come in ready to work hard, as we continue to prepare for the CRCT and beyond.

In 1st and 6th Period, we will finish reading "Immigrant Kids" by Russell Freedman on Tuesday, which will lead to a test over both the vocabulary and comprehension on Friday. This will be the students' first test of this semester, so it is very important that they study for this test to make sure they get the best grade possible.

In 2nd and 3rd Period, we continue with Workshop 3 - Identity Crisis, doing reading skill activities with Shirley Jackson's "Louisa, Please Come Home."

On Wednesday, all of my classes will take a trip to the Media Center in order to check out books. If students no longer need their Book Report Project books, I do not have a problem with them turning this in and checking out a new book, however, if they still need the book to work on their projects, they will need to renew it.

We also are just over two weeks away from when the project is due, so students should be working diligently on them. I have no problem with students turning projects in early, so if they get finished with it before the due date, they can go ahead and bring them in.

Speaking of working on projects, I will not assign a CRCT Practice homework assignment this week or the week we return from break, to allow students to devote their full attention to their projects, so if your child tells you that he / she doesn't have to do it this week, they are telling the truth.

I hope everyone has a great week this week!