Announcements

The weather has played havoc with us this week! English 9 students need to have the rough drafts of their research papers completed when we return from Christmas Break, since they were originally due tomorrow.

Because of the snow days, the 2nd 9-weeks (originally scheduled to end tomorrow) has been extended until January 07. AR points are now due Jan. 05.


I am in the process of catching up all of the grading. It should be caught up by Christmas, if you are checking grades online.

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Please stay safe!!

Basketball Game Being Played!

Tonight's home boys game between Augusta and Bracken County is still going to be played tonight. Freshman, JV, and Varsity games, beginning at 5pm. We hope to see everyone there!


Also, just a reminder that AR points and binders are due Friday.

Homework for 12/10/10

No classes have homework this weekend.


* AR points and Binders are due December 17.

Homework for 12/09/10

English 7 - Study for spelling test.

English 8 - Study for spelling test.

English 9 - Study for spelling test.


* There is MS Academic Team practice Friday after school. It will be from 3-4pm.

* The Lady Panthers have a home game Friday night against Bath County. We hope everyone will come out and support them!

Homework for 12/08/10

English 7 - Rewrite Open Response Question

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finish research notes for all three sources.

Homework for 12/06/10

English 7 - Finish reading "After Twenty Years" (453) and answer questions CT 1-7 on 458.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Research notes due Wednesday for research article.

Homework for 12/03/10

English 7 - Finish questions: Pg. 712 LF 1-4 and How is the conflict in the play resolved?

English 8 - Finish Grammar assignment, if not completed in class.

English 9 - No homework.


** Dec. 17 - AR and Binders are due

Homework for 12/02/10

English 7 - Study for spelling test.

English 8 - Finish Editorial Rough Draft. Study for spelling test.

English 9 - Study for spelling test.

Homework for 12/01/10

No classes have homework this evening. However, students who scored below a C on the last spelling test have to write this week's words three times each by Friday. Also, all classes will have a spelling test Friday.

Tomorrow evening, the MS boys play at home against Deming. Students who attend the game will receive 15 bonus points, but must see me during the game!

Homework for 11/30/10

English 7 - Finish Prefix/Suffix worksheet, if needed. Complete crossword puzzle.

English 8 - Define each spelling word and write it in a definition.

English 9 - No homework.


**AR Points are due December 17.

Homework for 11/29/10

English 7 - If needed, finish reading the assigned passage and answer the open response question.

English 8 - Write spelling words 10 times each. Study for persuasive reading test.

English 9 - Finish KWL chart.


** MS Academic Team Practice - Tomorrow from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

** The Lady Panthers first home game is tomorrow at home. The game begins at 7:00pm.

** There is a home MS boys basketball game on Thursday. Those students who attend will receive 15 bonus points!

Bonus Assignment!!

First, read the article about the first Thanksgiving at http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/stories/history/first-thanksgiving/.

Then, by commenting on this post, write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) summarizing the article. Be sure you're logged in. If you haven't yet "Followed" this blog, you can do so by clicking the Follow button on the right-hand side. This is worth up to 15 bonus points and is due by Tuesday, November 30. While some posts may be similar, the summary must be your own work ... in other words, you can't simply copy someone elses response!


Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Break Announcements

No classes have homework over Thanksgiving Break! However, there may be a bonus opportunity posted on here in the next few days, so be sure to check back.

All AR points are due by December 17.


I hope everyone has an enjoyable, relaxing Thanksgiving Holiday! We will see you on Monday.

Homework for 11/22/10

English 7 - Finish questions for "Justin Lebo," if needed.

English 8 - Finish 1 page writing assignment, if needed - # 2 on pg. 693.

English 9 - No homework.

Homework for 11/19/10

English 7 - Finish characterization posters if not finished in class.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finish prefix/suffix worksheet if not completed in class.


Check out this week's district newscast, which includes preseason interviews with Coach Kelsch and Coach Arnold. - http://www.augustaschools.net/articles/page.asp?mode=1&articleid=1588

**Midterms will be sent home November 23.

** No School November 24-26.

Homework for 11/18/10

English 7 - Study for spelling test. Finish questions over "Papa's Parrot," if needed.

English 8 - Study for spelling test. Finish journal writing assignment, if needed.

English 9 - Study for spelling test.

** 1/2 AR goal is due tomorrow!

Homework for 11/16/10

English 7 - Study notes for tomorrow's short story test.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - No homework.

*Any student who scored below a C (below a 14) on last week's spelling test needs to write this week's words three times each. These are due by Friday.


** 1/2 AR is due Friday.

Homework for 11/15/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - 2nd period read "The Red-Headed Leauge" to page 89 and 7th period to page 90.


**MS Academic Tournament tomorrow at 5pm at MCTC. Bus leaves at 4:15 and we're stopping to eat tomorrow.

Homework for 11/12/10

No classes have homework this weekend!


* Tonight is Orange & Black Night. Admission is free! There is a chilli supper from 5-7pm for $6. The events begin at 6:30.

* Limestone Academic League Tournament is Tuesday. The bus leaves at 4:15. We will be stopping to eat.

* 1/2 AR Points due Friday, Nov. 19.

Homework for 11/11/10

First, I'd like to thank all of our verterans and active military members for their sacrifices for our country!!


English 7 - Study for spelling test

English 8 - Finish textbook assignment, if needed (pages 99, 169, & 799). Study for spelling test.

English 9 - Finish study guide, if needed. Study for spelling test and short stories test.


**Academic Practice tomorrow from 3-4pm. The Limestone League Tournament is Tuesday and will only have Varsity Quick Recall. The bus will leave at 4:15, with the match beginning at 5pm.

**Orange & Black Night is tomorrow at 6:30pm!!

**1/2 AR points due November 19.

Homework for 11/09/10

English 7 - Complete the worksheet over Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, finish the questions (Page 475: CYC 1-5 & CT 1; Page 476 LF 1-5). Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - If needed, finish worksheet. Read and complete questions on pages 59 & 287 in the textbook.

English 9 - Answer questions from "Checkout," Page 240 CYC 1-3 & CT 1-2; Pg. 242 LF 1-3. Write spelling words 1-5 in a sentence and define words 6-10.


** Students who received below a C on the last spelling test need to write their words 3 times each. These are due on Friday.

** MS Academic Team practice Friday (Nov. 12).

**Students need to have 1/2 of their AR goal by November 19.

Homework for 11/08/10

English 7 - Read portion of "Rikki-tikki-tavi"

English 8 - Finish final draft of OnDemand article

English 9 - Finish questions for "The Necklace," if needed.

Homework for 11/05/10

English 7 - Students need to work on the final draft of their poem. This is due Tuesday.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - If not finished, complete the journal writing.

Homework for 11/04/10

English 7 - Finish poetry study guide. Study for poetry test.

English 8 - OnDemand writing rough draft.

English 9 - Finish short stories study guide, if needed. Study for test.

Homework for 11/03/10

English 7 - Rough draft of poems are due tomorrow.

English 8 - Preplanning form needs to be finished for OnDemand Writing.

English 9 - Characterization worksheet, if needed.


**Fall/Winter Sports Pictures are tomorrow. Athletes need to be sure to bring their uniforms.

**There is a home academic team match tomorrow against Mason County. Students need to be at school by 5:45.

Academics

Wednesday, Nov. 2 - Practice from 3:00 to 4:00pm

Thursday, Nov. 3 - Home match vs. Mason County. Students need to be at school by 5:45.

November 16 - Limestone Leauge Tournament @ Maysville Community & Technical College - 5pm. Students need to be at school by 4:15. Only Varisty Quick Recall will take place. There is no written assessment or JV Quick Recall.

Homework for 10/29/10

English 7 - No homework. Rough drafts of poems will be due Thursday.

English 8 - No homework. We will be in the lab one more day to type our plays.

English 9 - Finish questions for "There Will Come Soft Rains," if needed.


**AR goals have been set for the 2nd 9-weeks. Students can check these under their AR accounts. 1/2 of their goal is due November 19.

**There is a home academic team match Thursday against Mason County. There will probably be practice on Wednesday.

There is no school Monday and Tuesday. I hope everyone has a restful 4-day weekend!

Homework for 10/28/10

English 7 - Write spelling words 3 times each and the crossword puzzle, if needed, and study for test.

English 8 - Finsh Questions Pg. 189 CYC 1-4, CT 1-6, Pg. 190 LF 1-3, if needed. Write spelling words three times each, if needed, and study for test.

English 9 - Finish Questions Pg. 73 CT 1-7 & LF 1-2. Write spelling words three times each, if needed, and study for test.


*Academic Team practice tomorrow from 3-4pm.

* The Halloween Social (Fall Festival) is tomorrow from 5-8pm in the gym.

Homework for 10/27/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - Finish verb/adjective worksheet and spelling definitions, if needed.

English 9 - Spelling sentences for list 5.


**10th graders need to bring money in for a gift card by tomorrow and sign-up to bring something for the cake walk on Friday for the Halloween Social.

Homework for 10/26/10

English 7 - If needed, complete questions: (Pg. 783 CYC 1-3, 784 CYC 1-4, and 786 LF 1-3). Finish sound devices and symbol worksheets.

English 8 - Students need to define each spelling word (due Thursday). Students who scored below a 70% on last week's spelling test need to write this week's words 3 times each (due Friday).

English 9-2 - No homework.

English 9-7 - Spelling sentences are due Thursday.


**All after school practices were cancelled today, but the tournament will go on as scheduled. Augusta plays at 5:30.

Homework for 10/25/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - Finish Verb worksheet, if needed

English 9-2 - Read pages 470-475 in literature textbook

English 9-7 - Finish reading "Sonata for Harp and Bicycle," if needed. Complete worksheet over rising action and climax.


Augusta is hosting the MS Girls Basketball Tournament this week:

Tonight's Games:
5:30 - Bracken County vs. St. Pat (7th grade)
6:45 - Deming vs. Augusta (7th grade)
8:00 - Nicholas County vs. St. Pat (8th grade)

Tuesday's Games:
5:30 - Augusta vs. Deming (8th)
6:45 - Deming/Augusta winner vs. Nicholas County (7th)
8:00 - Nicholas/St. Pat winner vs. Bracken County (8th)

Wednesday's Games:
6:00 - 7th Grade Championship
7:00 - 8th Grade Championship

Homework for 10/22/10

English 7 - Finish poem writing assignment, if needed.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finih questions (Pg 464 CYC 1-6; pg. 465 CT 1, 2, 4, & 6; RS 1 & 2; and LF 1-4) and worksheet (pg. 142 over plot), if needed.


* Augusta is hosting the MS Girls Basketball Tournament next week. I hope to see everyone come out and support our junior Lady Panthers!

Homework for 10/21/10

English 7 - Study for tomorrow's spelling test and poetry test.

English 8 - Study for tomorrow's spelling test.

English 9 - Spelling sentences are due tomorrow. Study for tomorrow's spelling test.


*I will not be in the building tomorrow, as I will be attending a training on OnDemand Writing. I know that everyone will work hard and be on his/her best behavior!

*Check out the High School Media Class weekly newscast - October 21, 2010 Newscast.

Homework for 10/20/10

English 7 - If needed, finish questions: Pg. 169 - CT 1, 2, & 8; 171 CYC 1-2; and 176 LF 1 & 3. Also, write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finish Shakespeare worksheet. Complete "The Most Dangerous Games" Questions: Pg. 32 LF 1-3. On page 33, students choose one of the following: #1 (1/2 page), #6, or #7. These assignments are due Thursday. .... Spelling sentences for this week's list are due by Friday.


* There is an assembly scheduled for tomorrow at 1:00pm. A Midsummer Night's Dream is being performed for students.

*MS Academic Team practice tomorrow from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

Homework for 10/19/10

English 7 - Complete rhyme scheme worksheet.

English 8 - Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 9 - Finish reading "The Most Dangerous Game." Complete CT questions 1-5 on pg. 32.


* Wednesday night is the final regular season game for middle school girls basketball and will be 8th grade night. Students who come out and support their classmates will receive 15 bonus points in my class. (This includes girls who play and cheer.)

*There will be MS academic team practice Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

Homework for 10/18/10

I was not in the building today, but this is the work the substitute should have assigned.

English 7 - If needed, complete questions on page 84: CT 3-5 and pg. 85 LF 1-3.

English 8 - Finish rough draft of play. Must be 4 pages. These are due at the beginning of class Tuesday.

English 9 - Complete Suspense worksheet (pg. 9 only)

All classes received a spelling list and will have a test Friday. I will try to post the spelling list for each class on my school website - www.augustaschools.net/tlitteral.
7th grade will have a test Friday over the poetry and terms we study this week.


* Tuesday morning, the MS academic team will meet at 7:30 in Mr. Litteral's room. Donuts and juice/milk will be provided. There will be practice Thursday after school from 3:00 - 4:00pm.

* Wednesday night is the final regular season game for middle school girls basketball and will be 8th grade night. Students who come out and support their classmates will receive 15 bonus points in my class. (This includes girls who play and cheer.)

Homework for 10/15/10

7th Grade - Finish questions over the poems, if needed. Be sure to begin bringing textbooks daily.

8th Grade - Students may choose to work on the rough drafts of their plays. These will be due at the end of class on Monday.

9th Grade - No homework. Begin bringing your textbook everyday beginning Monday.


* The 2nd 9-weeks begins Monday. AR also starts over. Students will receive their AR goals within the next couple of weeks.

* Tuesday morning, the MS academic team will meet at 7:30 in Mr Litteral's room.

* Wednesday night is the final regular season game for middle school girls basketball and will be 8th grade night. Students who come out and support their classmates will receive 15 bonus points in my class. (This includes girls who play and cheer.)


Last night's Midnight Madness was an exciting start to the high school basketball season. I hope everyone had a good time and is having a great weekend!!

Homework & Madness for 10/14/10

All classes need to study for their spelling tests tomorrow.

English 9 also needs to be prepared for their test over personal writing and subject-verb agreement.


**Midnight Madness is tomorrow night. The festivities begin at 7:00pm with a tailgate party and pig roast. There is no cost for the tailgate party in the parking lot of to get into Midnight Madness. There will be a charge for those purchasing a plate at the pig roast. There will be games, music, etc for the entire family. Please come out to kick-off Panther and Lady Panther basketball!!

Homework for 10/13/10

I was out of the building today at a conference, but this is what was assigned.

English 7 - Finish questions, if needed: Pg. 184 CYC 1-4 & CT 1-4. Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - Finish questions, if needed: Pg. 536 CYC 1-4 & CT 1-4 and Pg. 537 LF 1-2. Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 9 - Define each spelling word.


*AR points are due this Friday.

*The Tailgate Party & Midnight Madness is Friday beginning at 7pm. We hope to see everyone there!

Homework for 10/12/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 (2nd) - No homework.

English 9 (7th) - Finish #3 on page 149 (1 page in length)


*AR due Friday!

Announcements

I hope everyone has had a restful Fall Break!

There is an away Academic match on Monday at Lewis County. Students need to be at school at 3:45 wearing the Academic shirts and khakis! There will be a meeting/practice Tuesday morning at 7:30. Donuts and juice will be provided. There will probably be practice on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00, but I will let students know for sure once we return.

Friday, October 15, is the end of the first 9-weeks. AR points are also due that day. Students who are concerned about their grade can stay after school on Tuesday. Friday evening is also Midnight Madness. There are plans to expand this event, making it more exciting and beginning earlier. We hope to see you there!

BONUS OPPORTUNITY:
By "following" this blog, you can earn 10 bonus points, but you must do so by October 15. Click on "Follow" on the left side of the page. From there, follow the on screen instructions. If you don't have a personal e-mail, you can use your school address. The format is firstname.lastname@stu.augusta.kyschools.us.

See everyone on Monday!!

Homework 9/30/10

No classes have homework during Fall Break!

Homework for 9/28/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - No homework.


* Depending on which period students have me, binders are due Wednesday or Thursday.

*MS Academic team practice Thursday from 3-4pm.

*OVW - Friday, October 01.

* October 15 - End of the 1st 9-Weeks and AR points are due.

Announcements for 8/24/10

No classes have homework this weekend.

* There is an academic match Monday at Bracken County at 4:30. Students need to be at school by 3:45. Students should be dressed in khaki pants and the academic shirts. Also, any student who has not paid for the shirt needs to do so before Fall Break.

* MS/HS Club Day is Wednesday during 4th period

* There will be MS Academic Team practice Thursday from 3-4pm

* OVW- October 01

* Fall Break October 01-08

Homework for 9/22/10

English 7 - Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 9 - Write each spelling word in a sentence.


*MS academic team practice tomorrow from 3-4pm.

Homework for 9/21/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - Study for personal expressive writing test.


*There is MS Academic Team Practice Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

Homework for 9/20/10

English 7 - Study for test.

English 8 - Be prepared for Explore testing in the morning.

English 9 - Finish sentence worksheets, if needed.


*There is a home academic match this evening. There will be academic team practice Thursday from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

Homework for 9/17/10

English 7 - Finish reading chapter 10, if needed.

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - No homework


*There is a home academic match Monday against St. Pat. Students need to be at the school by 5:15. Students need to wear khakis and their academic shirts.

Homework for 9/16/10

English 7 - Finish reading chapter 9. There will be a quiz tomorrow. Write each spelling word in a sentence. There will be a spelling test tomorrow.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Study for spelling test.

Homework for 9/15/10

I had a substitute today, but this is what should have been assigned in class.

English 7 - Read pages 129-136 in From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - If needed, finish questions. Pg. 323 CYC 1-4 & CT 1-5 and Pg. 328 RS 1-4. Also, write each spelling word in a sentence. The spelling test will be Friday.


*Middle School Academic Team practice tomorrow from 3:00 - 4:00pm. Students need to pay their $9 for the shirts ASAP and make sure they have khaki pants for Monday's match.

Homework for 9/14/10

English 7 - Read pages 123-128 in From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - No homework.


*There will be middle school academic team practice Thursday from 3-4pm. The next match is Monday at home against St. Pat.

*Midterm Progess Reports will be distributed tonight at Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Homework for 9/13/10

English 7 - Finish character assignment. 9/11 bonus writing and newspaper bonus assignment due tomorrow.

English 8 - No homework. 9/11 bonus writing and newspaper bonus assignment due tomorrow.

English 9 - Finish chapter 26 writing assignment, due tomorrow. 9/11 bonus writing and newspaper bonus assignment due tomorrow.


*The Academic Team has a match tonight in Fleming County. Students need to be at school by 4:15. We will be stopping at McDonalds after the match.

* Parent-Teacher Conferences will be tomorrow from 4-7pm.

Homework for 9/10/10

No classes have homework this weekend. The bonus writing assignment is due Tuesday.


*Our first MS Academic Match is Monday at Fleming County. Students need to be here by 4:15 and should bring money for dinner, as we will be stopping at McDonald's afterwards. Students need to wear their academic shirts (which I will pass out on Monday) and khaki pants. Please begin bringing in your $9 for the shirts.

Have a great weekend.

Homework for 9/09/10

English 7 - Finish reading chapter 8, if needed.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - No homework.


*Our first MS Academic Match is Monday at Fleming County. Students need to be here by 4:15 and should bring money for dinner, as we will be stopping at McDonald's afterwards. Students need to wear their academic shirts (which should be in tomorrow) and khaki pants.

*Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday from 4-7pm.

Make-up Work Session

While it's not uncommon for me to stay after school, with midterm grades coming out next week, I am strongly encouraging students who are doing poorly in my class to stay after school tomorrow (Sept. 08) for a make-up work session.

Midterms will be distributed next Tuesday at Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Homework for 9/07/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 -Finish worksheet, if needed

English 9 - No homework


**Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00pm.

Homework for 09/02/10

English 7 - Write each spelling/vocabulary word in a sentence. Study for spelling/vocabulary quiz.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Write each vocabulary word from list 5 in a sentence. Study for vocabulary quiz.

Homework for 9/01/10

English 7 - Mini-short story assignments due tomorrow.

English 8 - Finish cover redesign, if needed.

English 9 - Finish reading chapters 23 & 24, if needed. There will be a quiz tomorrow over chapters 22-24.


**There will be MS academic team practice tomorrow from 3-4pm.

Homework for 8/31/10

English 7 - Finish chapter 3 & 4 questions. Study for tomorrow's test over chapters 1-4. A mini-short story writing assignment was assigned today. It is due Wednesday.

English 8 - Study for The Pigman test.

English 9 - Finish reading chapters 19-21, if needed.


**Middle School Academic Team Practice Thursday from 3-4pm.

** 1/2 AR Points are due Sept. 07.

Homework for 8/30/10

English 7 - Write each spelling word in a sentence.

English 8 - Complete questions for chapter 13-15 and the Active Reading worksheet.

English 9 - No homework.


**There will be MS Academic Team Practice Thursday from 3-4pm.

Homework for 8/27/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - Finish reading chapter 15, if needed.

English 9 - No homework.


*Students need to have 1/2 of their AR points by Sept. 07.

*Students need to add the 5th section in their binders entitled Reflective Writing, ASAP!

Have a great weekend!

Homework for 8/26/10

English 7 - Finish reading chapter 3 in From the Mixed-up Files ...

English 8 - Finish reading chapter 13 in The Pigman, if needed

English 9 - If needed, finish chapter 13-18 questions and the Idioms worksheet. Study for the quiz over chapters 13-18 and vocabulary list 4.


*There will be a MS Academic Team meeting tomorrow morning at 7:45 in Mr. Litteral's room.

Homework for 8/25/10

English 7 - Finish reading chapter 2 and complete the venn diagram over Jamie and Claudia

English 8 - Using this week's vocabulary list, choose 5 words and create a comic strip.

English 9 - Finish reading chapter 18. Create a comic strip using list 4 vocabulary words.

Homework for 8/24/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - Finish the chapter 9-11 worksheet, if not finished in class.

English 9 - Finish reading chapter 16. Complete character web/prediction chart, if needed.

Homework for 8/23/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - Read chapters 9 & 10, if not finished in class.

English 9 - If needed, finish character web and read chapters 13 & 14.

Broadcast Media - Prepare mini-broadcast scripts (2 minutes long)


**There is MS Academic Team Practice Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00pm.

** 2009-2010 Yearbooks are still available for purchase for $30.

Attendance Incentive Plan

Augusta Independent Schools
Attendance Incentive Plan 2010-2011
96% Attendance Goal

• Students with perfect attendance (No absences or tardies) for the week will receive popcorn during lunch every Friday until the end of September.

• Overall best class attendance through September 3rd will receive:
 1st place-Pizza party & movie
 2nd place-Ice cream party & movie
 3rd place-Candy bar & movie

• Students with perfect attendance (No absences or tardies) from August 17th-September 30th will receive a movie field trip.

• Students in MS/HS with perfect attendance (No absences or tardies) from August 17th-September 7th will receive a 100% for their mid-term AR grade in Language Arts.

• Students in MS/HS with perfect attendance (No absences or tardies) from September 8th- October 15th will receive a 100% for their final AR grade in Language Arts.

Homework for 8/20/10

English 7 - Finish comma exercise, if not finished in class.

English 8 - Finish The Pigman Activities, if not completed in class.

English 9 - If needed, finish the article writing about Charlie Ward's death.

Journalism - Finish the feature article, if needed.


**There will be Middle School Academic Team Practice Tuesday at 3:00pm.

Homework for 8/19/10

English 7 - If needed, finish Exercises A & B on pages 545 and 546

English 8 - Write each vocabulary word from list 2 in a sentence. Study for vocab quiz and the test over The Pigman for chapters 1-8.

English 9 - Finish Vocabulary 3 Exercise, if needed. Study for tomorrow's vocab quiz and test over Swallowing Stones chapters 1-12.

Homework for 8/18/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - Read chapters 6 & 7 of The Pigman

English 9 - Read chapters 10, 11, & 12 in Swallowing Stones. Write 2 questions about the chapters to use in tomorrow's book club discussion.

Homework for 8/17/10

English 7 - Finish grammar assignment in red textbook

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Complete Vocabulary 2 Exercise, if not finished in class.

Homework for 8/16/10

English 7 - Finish observation essays.

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - Read through chapter 8 (to pg. 92) and develop 2 questions for tomorrows book discussions.


**To encourage school spirit, student's will receive 15 bonus points for attending either Tuesday or Wednesday nights volleyball game!! Students can only get credit for one game. Please be sure to see me at the game. They begin at 6pm and admission is $3.

Homework for 8/13/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - No homework

English 9 - No homework


*Middle School Academic Team Practice - Monday from 3:00 to 4:00pm

Homework for 8/12/10

English 7 - No homework

English 8 - Students need to finish The Pigman worksheet over chapters 1-5, if not finished in class.

English 9 - If needed, finish discussion questions for Swallowing Stones. Students need to write a paragraph using each vocabulary word. The paragraph can be about any topic. There will be a vocabulary quiz tomorrow.


*There will be middle school academic team practice Monday from 3-4pm in my room.

*Tissues and sanitizer are due tomorrow for those students wanting bonus points. Binders are also due tomorrow.

*The high school volleyball team begins their season tonight with a home game beginning at 6:00pm. Come out and support our Lady Panthers!

Homework for 8/11/10

English 7 - If needed, finish Practice 1 on page 31 & 32 in the blue workbook.

English 8 - If needed, finish reading chapters 3-5 of The Pigman and complete the questions.

English 9 - Read chapter 4 and write a 2 paragraph summary of the chapter.

Homework for 8/10/10

English 7 - Finish grammar assignment: Exercises A-C, Pg. 57 & 58, Odd numbers

English 8 - Finish Venn Diagram, if needed. Complete Vocabulary 1 Exercise

English 9 - Read chapter 3 of Swallow Stones. Quiz tomorrow.


**Academic team forms need to be returned ASAP!!

Homework for 8/9/10

English 7 - Finish introductory essays

English 8 - Finish friendship journals, if needed

English 9 - Finish 2nd Amendement Journal Writing, if needed


*Signature forms need to be returned by tomorrow.

Homework for 8/06/10

English 7 - No homework.

English 8 - No homework.

English 9 - Finish introductory essays, if needed.


All students need to return the slip with a parent's signature that states the expectations and procedures are understood for my class by Tuesday. Also, students need to have their binders ready by next Friday. Tissues and hand sanitizer may be brought in for bonus points and are due by nest Friday as well.

The Middle School Academic Team will have a meeting Monday at 3pm in my room for those students in grades 6-8 who are interested in joining the team.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Welcome Back!

I hope everyone had a good first day back to school. I think it is going to be a productive year! No classes have homework this evening. However, students did receive a syllabus/class expectations for my class today. Students and parents need to read over these, sign the form, and students need to have it returned by Tuesday. I did not have 7th grade today because of homeroom, so they will receive this tomorrow.

Just a reminder of the supplies needed for my class:

English 7-9 - Pencils and loose-leaf paper, 3-ring binder (1 1/2 inches works best), 4 dividers - Binders need to be ready for use by Friday, Aug. 13.
*Tissues and hand sanitizer may be brought in for bonus points. These need to be turned in by Friday, August 13.

Journalism & Broadcast Media - A Folder and a notebook, or a small binder with loose-leaf paper. Either will be fine.


Also, the school forms need to be returned to the office by Tuesday.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I usually update this site daily with homework. I hope this will be a fantastic year!

Important Information & Dates

The new school year is quickly approaching! For anyone who would like to get a head start on purchasing supplies for my class, the following items are needed:

English 7-9 - Pencils and loose-leaf paper, 3-ring binder (1 1/2 inches works best)
*Tissues and hand sanitizer may be brought in for bonus points.

Journalism & Broadcast Media - A Folder and a notebook, or a small binder with loose-leaf paper. Either will be fine.


Important Upcoming Dates

July 28 - New Student Registration 9:00am - 2:00pm
August 02 - Open House & Readi-Fest 4:00 - 6:00pm
August 05 - First Day of School
August 13 - Binders, tissues, and sanitizer due


Also, if you haven't read the blog below, please do so! See everyone soon!!