September 1

What is literacy?
Literacy is the combination of reading and writing to understand the world around us.
Everyone in my classes is required to have a library book in class everyday. If you don't have one, get one! You should read for pleasure everyday. I enjoy reading mysteries, romance, and some suspense. I read everyday. I enjoy reading. Don't forget that reading helps shape your vocabulary and helps you become a better writer.
Make sure that you have the vocabulary from the stories we are reading in class.
Keep your notebooks current. You never know when I might have a notebook check or a library book check for a grade. I will be attaching vocabulary to my blog soon! Watch for it!

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Week of August 30

This week we will be reading "Masque of the Red Death" by Poe in EnglishII and "The Most Dangerous Game" in English I. If anyone wants a book to take home, please feel free to ask me. I will check out books only to those that ask to have one at home. We will be studying vocabulary and plot structure with the short stories. The only homework you will have is anything you don't finish in class that I tell you is due the next day. Please get all of your paperwork turned into me by Wednesday!

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Update August 27

Papers are due today! We will start working on short stories next week. English 1 will begin "The Most Dangerous Game." English II will begin "Masque of the Red Death."

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English Classes

We have started this year off with a bang! I'm so excited to be back in the English classroom for part of the day. All of my English classes have an essay due on Friday, August 27. I am really looking forward to reading these essays. We will start working on short stories on Friday of this week and continue next week. All supplies are due Monday! I'm looking forward to an exciting year!

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Supplies for English I and II

All of my English students need to bring the following supplies to class:
1 1/2 inch binder
package of 8 dividers
package of paper
package of 10 pens (blue or black)
package of 12 pencils
poster board
pencil pouch
hand sanitizer
kleenex
I am really excited and looking forward to seeing all of my new students!

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Rachel's Challenge

The end of the year Rachel's Challenge Rally will be May 21. We will have a talent show, lunch, and prizes. Come out and join us for this event. The talent show has an entry fee of $1.00 but more will be accepted. We are raising money for Brynn Lewis as well as other charities through this rally. If you would like to donate, please contact Sharon Keith at the elementary school.
Come join in our fun!

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Happy Thanksgiving

We are holding our first Rachel's Challenge meeting today. I'm really excited about this program. We have about 90 students signed up to be in the club.
I would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for. I will enjoy spending time with my family and abandoning any thoughts of dieting during the holidays. I hope everyone that has a safe and happy holiday.

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Welcome

Hello,
I would like to welcome everyone to my blog. I am happy to be here and to communicate with you in my blog. I will be updating my blog to give teachers, students, and parents pertinent information about school. I would like to say that I am very excited about a new program being implemented in our district called Rachel's Challenge. It is a leadership program that deals with learning to be compassionate with other people's feelings. If you have any questions about this program, you can visit the website www.rachelschallenge.org.
Please check back for any news about school.

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