Reminder to 401 & 421

Hello All,

Special Reminder to 421

• Please bring your children's books for the SCO children. The ages are from 1-4 years old. You should bring 2-3 books.
• Please bring the party food that you all said you would bring for the SCO kids. Cupcakes, brownies, box juices with the straw attached, chips and cookies would be great for the little kids too.
• Please bring your own lunch. The party food you bring is only for the kids.
• Please don't disappoint the kids of the SCO or me by not bringing in the supplies that are needed. We are depending on you.
• Tomorrow is dress down day according to Mr. Calderon. It was announced during dismal/extended day.

Special Reminder to both classes:

• Since I didn't see most of you today, please bring in all missing or redo work on Friday, December 21, 2012. Please don't disappoint yourself. Your grade depends on it!!!

PBH Due 1.2.13

Hi All!

1. Complete Vacation Packet.

2. Hand in all redo and missing assignments typed or handwritten by 12.20.12. This is my gift to you to boost your grade.  No work will be accepted after that date!

3. Don't wait until the clock strikes midnight and the nation is ringing in the New Year to start your homework. Begin it early so that you can enjoy your time off.

4. Enjoy your vacation with family and friends, relax and be safe! : )

If you have any questions, please email me M-F by 7pm. You will NOT be able to call Dial-A-Teacher during vacation. Please scroll to other blog postings for the number if you need assistance this week.


Take Care!

Miss. N : )

PBH Due 12.17.12

Hello All,

Classes 401 & 421:

Please note that the marking period will conclude on January 4th 2013, however, the last day I am collecting any work (late or missing) is Thursday, December 20, 2012. For those of you who would like to boost your grade, I am extending an offer to REDO any work that you have done during this marking period  for a higher grade. I prefer that you select writing pieces, however, if you are not sure, you must look through your reading/writing folder and SKEDULA and email or ask me if your selection is ok.

Please come prepared to show your "How to prevent Sports Injuries" home videos Tuesday, 12.11.12. (Yes, 421 we may not be going to Trade Fair tomorrow so both classes COME PREPARED)

Please create a list of 3 ways how sports progams in schools helps students emotionally (3 ways), academically (3 ways), physically (3 ways) and socially (3 ways),  for a total of 12 reasons.

Please create a list of 3 ways how sports progams in schools does not help students emotionally (3 ways),  academically (3 ways), physically (3 ways) and socially (3 ways),  for a total of 12 reasons.

You will have to do research online (i.e. news websites, journal articles, etc), at the library, watch a television documentary or ESPN, ask a coach or a student who plays the sport, etc. You must use reliable sources as evidence/examples.

SAT Quiz # 4 Friday, December 14, 2012. Words to know: flamboyant, stave, insiduous, inducted, dapper, plethora, astute, immaculate.

Reminder to class 421:

• Recycling Donations due Wednesday! Ask your class elected spokespersons for details.
• Girls: Bring in the leotards tomorrow. Most, if not all of you, promised to wash and return it the day after. If you are in the competition, please wash it and wear it to the studio, along with the skirt, green band and rose. Your ABrT attire that you wore for the culminating event will be the same for this Wednesay's competition.
• If you are participating in the competition, we need to discuss your transportation for that evening. I'm in the throes of calling parents this evening to confirm your travels. Please don't disappoint your teammates by leaving your house late or arriving to the studio late. 
• Address of the Dancing Classrooms Studio is 25West 31st Street, 4th floor NY, NY 10001. Phone: 212.244.9442 and the Fax: 212.244.9299, Time: 4:30-6:30. How to get there by train: Manhattan bound #7 train to Queens boro Plaza then take the Manhattan bound N train @ Queensboro Plaza to 28th Street and walk 3 blocks to 31st Street.  ABSOLUTELY NO LATE ARRIVALS. EVERY SCHOOL STARTS THE COMPETITION TOGETHER!

If you need help, email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3800.

Miss. N : )

PBH Due 12.10.12

Hi,

Learning stations will continue for the next two days. Please work efficiently within the timeframe given to you. All the information I am exposing you to will be helpful at the end of this unit when you write your Argumentative Essays.

Assignment for both classes:

You will create a two-three minute home video instructing teen athletes how to prevent sports injuries.
Your video must include:

• Sports equipment or vivid drawings or google images of equipment needed for that particular sport.
• At least 5 major medical injuries that are associated with the sport you are discussing (you will need to do research online to find the actual medical names). Explain what these are and the long term and short damages it can create.
• The do's and don'ts (techniques) before, during and after practice (please demonstrate)
• You can also use powerpoint to explain what I listed above.
• You can work in groups of 2 or 3 as long as the work is shared equally among all of you. One person should not do all of the work and all of the talking. Please use the example video I showed you in class as your guide.

Reminder for both classes:

• Bring a student made holiday card for sailors by Thursday
• SAT Quiz # 4 postponed until next week. Date TBA.
• Study most recent words. There are a couple of words from the second cycle of words that I didn't give you on the second quiz.
• Bring in a donation (i.e. canned food or clothing) for the Hurricane Sandy victims. Ms. Forese will be collecting it in Rm 422.

Class 421 - Make sure your ABrT clothing for Monday is neat, pressed and together. Be on time and come to school dressed in your dance attire that morning.

If you have any questions, email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com or call Dial-A-Teacher @ 212.777.3380 to assist you with other subject areas.

Take Care! : )

Project Based Homework Due 12.3.12

Hello,

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving! Please do the following:

Reminder for this week 11.26.12-11.30.12:

421: Your word wall word is due on Wednesday (11.28.12). It should be a word that comes from the book you are reading independently, NOT THE SAT WORDS I GAVE YOU IN CLASS ON THE SMART BOARD!! Also remember that you will need to bring in your ABrT clothing on the days I mentioned in the previous blog.

401: Your word wall word is due on Thursday (11.29.12). It should be a word that comes from the book you are reading independently, NOT THE SAT WORDS I GAVE YOU IN CLASS ON THE SMART BOARD!! I changed your date for BR # 2 again which will be due on 12.3.12. Take the outline from me tomorrow 11.27.12.

***Both Classes***

SAT Vocabulary Quiz Thursday 11.29.12. Study all of the words and prepare for the vocabulary games on Wednesday.

SAT Words you need to know for Thursday's Quiz: adamant, intricate, dilapidated, ameliorate, exacerbate, belligerent. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! : )

Please remember we all (421/401) need to help others. Ms. Willis' class is collecting Holiday cards for sailors overseas. They sacrifice themselves for the good of our country so let's sacrifice our personal time to create a holiday card for them. Please read her flyers that are posted on the walls to find out what materials you should use or ask Ms. Willis.

PBH Due 12.3.12:

Please research online and:

• Print ONE article that supports sports programs in schools. Type into the search engine (google or bing)  "benefits of sports programs in schools" click on a link and read the article.
• Print ONE article that supports why sports programs should not be in schools. Type into the search engine (google or bing)  "problems of sports programs in schools"click on a link and read the article.
• Please make sure to read the article before printing so you will know if it is worth printing, of interest to you and others and how many pages long. For example, you don't want to waste your ink by printing something that has 10 or more pages and has advertisements. However, it is up to you.
• The reason you need to print these articles early is so that you will have a repertoire (wide selection of resources) of articles to choose from once you choose you whether you are FOR or AGAINST sports programs in schools.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Monday-Friday no later than 7pm. If you cannot print at home you can come up with a pass during lunch on Tuesdays for 8-421 and Wednesdays for class 8-401 and print from my computer. If your parents allow you to go to the library with your card, please print it there. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES!

Project Based Homework Due 11.26.12

Hello All,

Both Classes please do the following:

• Complete WDM Wisdom Paper Intro, Body Paragraphs and Conclusion. It must be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced.
• Go to the library and find a WDM book of your choice to read for BR # 3. The titles with stars next to it are my recommendations.
• Study the SAT vocab words. Your next quiz will be next week.

401 Reminder

• I know you have not received the outline from me as yet, however your BR # 2 will be due 11.30.12. Once again you should have already read a play, whether it be "Novio Boy" or some other play of your choice.

421 Reminder

• Make sure all of you who said you will volunteer and bring cardboard boxes, create flyers, advertisments and costumes bring it in immediately.  It has been reported by one of your classmates that students in 5th-7th grade don't know about this project. I WONDER WHY???????
• GET IT TOGETHER! ST. CHRISTOPHER OTTILIE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING OUR SCHOOL AGAIN AND IT IS UP TO YOU TO NOT DISAPPOINT THE CHILDREN.
• SEBASTIAN, ANDREA AND CHIGOZIE PLEASE MAKE THE MASCOT COSTUMES ASAP!
• Your ABrT culminating event will be on December 10th or 12th. I believe the date was changed.
• On Tuesday, the girls will need to bring in an A-line cut knee-length skirt, black flat or one inch heel shoes and black tights. I will provide the green leotards, however, I only need to know your shirt sizes.
• On Wednesday, the boys will bring in: a white button down long sleeve shirt, black dress pants/slacks, black dress shoes, black belt and black socks. If you don't have this formal attire, please make sure you let your parents know before BLACK FRIDAY! Hint! Hint! Nudge! Nudge!
• I want us to have an early start for dress rehearsal, so if you need to buy anything you will not wait until the last minute.

If you have any questions, please email me and enjoy your GOBBLE GOBBLE day and weekend!

Miss. N : )

thereadingcafe@aol.com

Project Based Homework Due 11.19.12

Hello All,

It was nice seeing you during the parent/teacher meeting.

Class 8-421 please do the following:

• Overlook Reflection Due 11.14.12 Must be typed 12 font, Times New Roman and double spaced.
• Complete PLHH flyers and other advertisements for recycling project.

Both classes please do the following:

• Setting Class 421 Book Review # 2 due 11.19.12 and Class 401 BR # 2 is due 11.26.12. You should have already read a play by now...you have had over three weeks to read one. If you have not received the outline, it does not prevent you from reading a play. If you want to use "Novio Boy" from 7th grade, you may do so. Please use the outline I provided in class.
• WDM Wisdom Paper 1st draft of an engaging introductory paragraph is due on 11.19.12. Please follow the format that I will show you in class later this week.
• Please make sure that you have a library card because you will need to go to the library to select WDM novels that I will recommend to you for your third book review.
• Please return any contracts or forms that were given to you during parent/teacher meeting by tomorrow.
• Please note that this is a new marking period. Thank you to those students who have read the parent letter and had their homeworks signed by their parent. Once again ALL PBH and tests must be signed by your parent/guardian.

If you have any questions, please email me at thereadingcafe@aol.com Mon-Fri by 7pm. Call Dial-A-Teacher for help in all subject areas M-F (4-7pm) @ 212.777.3380.

Miss. N : )