October 28th

The 2nd advisory has begun!

Part one of the new vocabulary list (#5) is due on Thursday.

Students should plan on finishing their books of historical fiction by Monday, November 3rd.

October 21st

The advisory ends on Friday. All work must be completed by Thursday at the latest!

October 17th

Study for the first advisory exam on Monday, October 20th!!!!

All late work is also due Monday, October 20th!!!!

October 14th

The personal narrative essay was due today. Five points will be taken off for each day this assignment is late.

There will be a vocabulary quiz tomorrow (list #4), Wednesday, October 15th.

Make up quizzes and tests must be completed by Friday, October 17th.

All late work is due Monday, October 20th

THE FIRST ADVISORY EXAM IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 20th.

Review packets will be handed out on Wednesday. The exam will cover all 4 vocabulary lists, author's purpose, the 6 elements of plot, personal narratives, and basic grammar.

I will be available after school every day this week to help students complete their work and answer questions about grades.

October 10th

A large number of students, especially from 1st and 2nd period, have not chosen a book to read. They must do so by the time we return on Tuesday and it must be historical fiction!

The final draft of the personal narrative essay is due Tuesday, October 14th.


We will have a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, October 15th.

Any student who wishes to retake a quiz or test on which they scored lower than a 70, must do so by Friday, October 17th.


All late homework is due by Monday, October 20th.

Students should begin reviewing for the 1st advisory exam. I will distribute review packets next week. All 4 vocabulary lists will be covered, so make flashcards and study!

Have a wonderful weekend!

October 9th

There is no new homework for this evening. I will be checking the vocabulary packet (#4) tomorrow in class, and I will post the new due date for the personal narrative essay by the end of the school day tomorrow.

Please contact me with any questions about the progress reports. We only have two weeks left in the 1st advisory and students must turn in all missed work by Monday, October 20th at the very latest.

I will be available to help students with missed work for 1 hour after school every day for the next week. Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity.

Finally, all students should begin thinking about high school applications. Make sure they ask for recommendations at least one week before they are due.

Have a great evening!

October 8th

All students should complete all three sections of the new vocabulary handout (list #4) by Friday. The due date for the final draft of the personal narrative has been pushed to Monday. Also, students must have chosen a book of historical fiction by Friday!

October 2nd

Due Friday: Part III of the new vocabulary handout and the 2nd draft of the personal narrative essay. (Students in 6th peroid have until Monday to turn in the 2nd draft.)