My 8th graders are writing a novel this month! We're so excited!!!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Out of Classroom
I was out of the classroom last week due to a family emergency. I will be updating the page as soon as possible.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Freedom to Read
September 30 to October 6 is National Banned Book Week. Banned Books Week is an annual awareness campaign that celebrates the freedom to read, draws attention to banned and challenged books, and highlights persecuted individuals.
Held during the last week of September since 1982, Banned Books Week not only encourages readers to examine challenged literary works, but also promotes intellectual freedom in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Its goal is "to teach the importance of our First Amendment rights and the power of literature, and to draw attention to the danger that exists when restraints are imposed on the availability of information in a free society." Offering Banned Books Week kits, the ALA sells posters, buttons, and bookmarks to celebrate the event.
Many educational facilities also celebrate banned and challenged books during this week, often creating displays and programs around the awareness campaign. Additionally, various booksellers sponsor activities and events in support of Banned Books Week. Some retailers create window displays, while others go further, inviting authors of banned and challenged materials to come speak at their stores, as well as funding annual essay contests about freedom of expression.
Held during the last week of September since 1982, Banned Books Week not only encourages readers to examine challenged literary works, but also promotes intellectual freedom in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Its goal is "to teach the importance of our First Amendment rights and the power of literature, and to draw attention to the danger that exists when restraints are imposed on the availability of information in a free society." Offering Banned Books Week kits, the ALA sells posters, buttons, and bookmarks to celebrate the event.
Many educational facilities also celebrate banned and challenged books during this week, often creating displays and programs around the awareness campaign. Additionally, various booksellers sponsor activities and events in support of Banned Books Week. Some retailers create window displays, while others go further, inviting authors of banned and challenged materials to come speak at their stores, as well as funding annual essay contests about freedom of expression.
A book store called Bookmans made this awesome video in honor of Banned Books Week.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
It's Homecoming Week
We have themed dress-up days during Homecoming Week and today is Wacky Wednesday. All of my classes are definitely being wacky today. Most of my students are working on how to write good personal narratives.
My AP English I class is working on projects that pertain to our recent class novel.
My theater class is always wacky. We have a secret. Hehehe.
Go Bulldogs!!
My AP English I class is working on projects that pertain to our recent class novel.
My theater class is always wacky. We have a secret. Hehehe.
Go Bulldogs!!
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
2012-2013 School Year
I will be teacher 6th - 9th grade English this year, as well as Theater I. I am really excited about the 2012-2013 school year!
Thursday, April 5, 2012
What's Happening this Spring....
April 16 - 8th Grade High School information meeting
April 18 - Sandy Lake Band Contest
April 19 - NTIL Track Meet
April 24-27 - STAAR Test
3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th - Reading and Math
5th & 8th - Science
8th - Social Studies
April 27 - Ag Banquet
April 30 – May 4 – Make a “Change” for a Cure
Each class will fill a jar with change, the class that brings the most will get an Ice Cream Float Party. The money will be donated to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and American Cancer Society
May 3 – Athletic Banquet
May 4 – Field Day AND Spring Dance
May 8 – Spring Music Concert
May 9 - EOC Exam
May 10 – Student Council field trip
May 24 - Elementary AR field trip
May 25 – Middle School AR field trip
May 31 – Kindergarten Graduation and 8th Grade Recognition, Last Day of School
April 18 - Sandy Lake Band Contest
April 19 - NTIL Track Meet
April 24-27 - STAAR Test
3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th - Reading and Math
5th & 8th - Science
8th - Social Studies
April 27 - Ag Banquet
April 30 – May 4 – Make a “Change” for a Cure
Each class will fill a jar with change, the class that brings the most will get an Ice Cream Float Party. The money will be donated to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and American Cancer Society
May 3 – Athletic Banquet
May 4 – Field Day AND Spring Dance
May 8 – Spring Music Concert
May 9 - EOC Exam
May 10 – Student Council field trip
May 11 – The winning class from “Make a Change” gets their float party
May 14-18 Student Council officer campaign week, elections will be held on Friday, May 18
May 15 – Middle School Field Trip
May 24 - Elementary AR field trip
May 25 – Middle School AR field trip
May 31 – Kindergarten Graduation and 8th Grade Recognition, Last Day of School
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