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I am "semi-retired" from teaching, but I plan to leave this website up as a resource to all those who have come to find it useful.  Enjoy!

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February 28th, 2018

2/28/2018

 
French Club:  We will meet this Friday at 8:00.  Wear your tee-shirts if possible!

French 6:  Yesterday, I gave out a review guide in class.  Today we practiced writing about clothing, seasons, and weather.

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There is also an online review guide HERE. 

Homework: 
Suggestion:  Do the whole online review guide or do STARRED WRITE or SPELL to prepare yourself.

February 27th, 2018

2/27/2018

 
French Club:  We will meet this Friday!

French 6:  There is a Unit Exam on Thursday on weather/seasons/clothing/colors.  I gave out a review guide in class.

​There is also an online review guide HERE.

Homework:  If you choose to do the online guide, star the ones you most need to study.

If you need a pass to come to the 8:00 study session, show this to the person at the front.

THIS IS A PASS TO THE FEB 28 STUDY SESSION AT 8:00 in D743.


February 26th, 2018

2/26/2018

 
French 6: Today in class, we practiced speaking about what people are wearing in different types of weather.  Students can practice pronunciation for clothing HERE and pronunciation for weather HERE. There is a speaking assessment tomorrow and a unit test on Thursday.

Homework: The speaking test is tomorrow.  See the pictures below to help you practice.

February 23rd, 2018

2/23/2018

 
French 6: Today in class, we continued our discussion of CLOTHING VOCABULARY.  Students did either BASIC CLOTHING SENTENCES or BASIC SENTENCES WITH COLOR (one or the other) if they didn't finish yesterday.

Students who finished worked with me on speaking activities or on individual vocabulary needs.


HW:  Finish the sentences from class (links above) if you have not done so..  If you finish by Saturday night, you will get a bonus on the homework.  Otherwise, please finish by Sunday night.

There is a speaking test on Tuesday.  The slides to help you practice are below:

February 22nd, 2018

2/22/2018

 
NOTE: Come to international night and to the Book Fair tonight!  Donate books as well!

French 6: Today in class, we continued our discussion of
CLOTHING VOCABULARY.  Students did either BASIC CLOTHING SENTENCES or BASIC SENTENCES WITH COLOR (one or the other).  Students who didn't finish can finish tonight for a 100% formative assessment or in class tomorrow for a regular grade.

There will be a speaking assessment on clothing words / weather next week.

HW:  Finish the sentences from class if you have the time, and you will get a big bonus. Also, if you finish and have money for the book fair, I will let you go in class tomorrow.

If you don't finish, you will finish in class.

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February 21st, 2018

2/21/2018

 
SPECIAL POST FOR SECOND PERIOD ONLY / See below for everyone else:

If you are done with the scoliosis screening and you are in the 2nd period French class, please do the following using your 
CLOTHING VOCABULARY .

1.  If you don't know the clothing words perfectly yet, you can do SPELL, ASTEROIDS, or LEARN until you know them.  You can find the QUizlet 
words HERE. 

There will be a speaking assessment on clothing words / weather next week.

2.  If you already know the clothing words perfectly, but you need weather review, please do WEATHER EXPRESSIONS until you know them.  You need them for this unit.


3.  If you're already PERFECT on clothing and weather, you can try the sentences with clothing that I put in your Quizlet folder.

First and Third periods:  We talked today about the different ways to say "wearing:"  We will go over this again tomorrow.  If you need help with clothing or weather, do the quizlets above again (listed with second period).  If you are fine with clotthing and weather, you can start the clothing sentences posted on Quizlet.  There is an easy set and a set with colors.  Pick the one you want to do.  We will work on this in class tomorrow. 

HW:  Finish any old work.

February 20th, 2018

2/20/2018

 
Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Students took a quiz in class on CLOTHING VOCABULARY but I allowed them to take it home to correct it.

We practiced speaking about clothing and colors by walking around and exchanging clothing items.


Homework:  If you took home your quiz, bring it back corrected. 

If you didn't already finish SPELL or you don't know the clothing words well, please complete SPELL for 
CLOTHING words HERE. 

There will be a speaking assessment on clothing words / weather next week..


February 16th, 2018

2/16/2018

 
Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  I was out of school today.  Students talked to Mr. Susina all period.

Be sure you have a copy of the CLOTHING VOCABULARY. 


Homework:  If you didn't already finish SPELL, please complete it for CLOTHING words HERE. Everyone else, listen to the words so you know how to pronounce them.

There will be a quiz on clothing words on Tuesday, February 20.

Students who complete spell AGAIN (extra studying) on MONDAY ONLY (must complete some time on Monday) will receive extra credit points.

February 15th, 2018

2/15/2018

 
Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, we practiced CLOTHING WORDS by playing speaking Pictionary. 

Be sure you have a copy of the CLOTHING VOCABULARY. 


Homework:  If you didn't already finish SPELL, please complete it tonight for CLOTHING words HERE. Everyone else, listen to the words so you know how to pronounce them.

There will be a quiz on clothing words on Tuesday, February 20.

February 14th, 2018

2/14/2018

 
Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, we practiced CLOTHING WORDS. Students came up with questions like "What do you wear when it's raining / it's snowing / etc..."

I gave out CLOTHING VOCABULARY. 


Homework:  Please finish SPELL for CLOTHING words HERE by tonight.  Remember to have your notes out/a tab open while you do the work.

We will games/prizes for students who know the words well and have completed the assignment.

For students who want to make Valentines in French, there are some expressions HERE.

February 13th, 2018

2/13/2018

 
Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, students made masks for Mardi Gras and earned prizes for knowing the CLOTHING WORDS. 

Homework:  Please come in tomorrow knowing how to ask: What are you wearing? (Qu'es-ce que tu portes?)

If you want to get earn an extra credit homework grade, do SPELL with the
 CLOTHING words HERE by tonight.

February 12th, 2018

2/12/2018

 
French Club:  We will have French Club TOMORROW morning instead of Friday.
Note 2:  Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, we began to talk about CLOTHING WORDS.  Students learned the French question, "What are you wearing?"  They learned some of the clothing words for things we wear in summer and spring.

Homework:  Bring materials to create a Mardi Gras mask on tomorrow (markers, feathers, etc...) if you want your mask to be fancy.  Wear purple, gold, and green tomorrow.  If you know some fun facts about Mardi Gras, you might win some prizes.

We will learn more about clothing on Wednesday.  If you want to get earn an extra credit homework grade, do SPELL with the
 CLOTHING words HERE by tomorrow night.

February 09th, 2018

2/9/2018

 
NOTE 1:  If you can help after school on Monday, we are decorating the room for Mardi Gras.  There is NO French Club this Friday.
Note 2:  Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, students learned the French question, "What are you wearing?"  Then they went back and reviewed old material by translating a super long paragraph into French - so impressive!

Homework:  Bring materials to create a Mardi Gras mask on Monday (markers, feathers, etc...) if you want your mask to be fancy.

We will start learning about clothing next week..  If you want to get earn an extra credit homework grade, do SPELL with the
 CLOTHING words HERE by Saturday night.

February 08th, 2018

2/8/2018

 
NOTE 1:  If you can help after school on Monday, we are decorating the room for Mardi Gras.  There is NO French Club this Friday.
Note 2:  Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, students continued a writing project about the seasons and the weather..  It can be found HERE.  

Homework:  Students who didn't finish their projects in class can turn them in at the start of the period tomorrow. 

We will start learning about clothing tomorrow.  If you want to get ahead, you can start learning the
 CLOTHING words HERE.

February 07th, 2018

2/7/2018

 
NOTE 1:  If you can help after school on Monday, we are decorating the room for Mardi Gras.  There is NO French Club this Friday.
Note 2:  Please bring books to donate to the atrium in the month of February.

French 6:  Today in class, students started a writing project about the seasons and the weather..  It can be found HERE.  

Some students are having trouble remembering numbers.  Why not go back and study NUMBERS?

Homework:  We are going to continue to work on the mini-project tomorrow.  Bring crayons, colored pencils, etc...

Also, if you want to get ahead, you can start learning the
 CLOTHING words HERE.

February 06th, 2018

2/6/2018

 
NOTE 1:  If you want to help us set up for Mardi Gras after school on Monday, please let me know.

Note 2:  Bring in books for the HMS Book Drive throughout the month of February.


French 6:  Today in class, students took a Unit Test on weather and the calendar.  When they finished, they went to "Favorite Seasons - the advanced version" to try match or learn.

Some students are having trouble remembering numbers.  Why not go back and study NUMBERS?

Homework:  We are going to start a mini-project tomorrow.  Bring crayons, colored pencils, etc...

Also, if you want to get ahead, you can start learning the
CLOTHING words HERE.

February 05th, 2018

2/5/2018

 
Note 1: There is a test tomorrow on weather and the calendar.

NOTE 2:  We need students who can stay after school on Monday until 6:00 to help decorate for Mardi Gras.  Parents can also help.

Note 3: If you have books to donate to the book drive, go to KidsJustChooseBooks.com .


French 6:  I handed out a paper review guide for tomorrow's test.  Students who did Quizlet over the weekend reviewed with me, and students who didn't do Quizlet did that in class.  They opened the Quizlet review guide and STARRED THE ONES THEY NEED TO STUDY, then did spell for those words.  

Homework:  Study for tomorrow's test on weather and seasons using the notes and review guides you received in class (all posted on previous days).  You can use the online review guide and star the ones you need to study (link above).

If you want extra credit, I am posting an EXTRA CREDIT REVIEW GUIDE.  You can do the WHOLE THING (spell - no stars).   If you already did the other WHOLE review guide over the weekend, you don't need to do it again  This review guide is not required.


If you'd like me to feature a hero of yours on HMS Twitter during Black History Month, fill out the form posted on Friday, 2/2 .  You must be on the website to do this (not in an email).
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February 02nd, 2018

2/2/2018

 
  Note:  There will be a test on Tuesday, February 6 on seasons, dates, and the weather.

French 6:  Today in class, students talked about their favorite seasons.  I gave out an extra vocab sheet for students who want to be able to say more exciting things about the seasons.  It is HERE.  I also gave out some HELPFUL EXTRA WORDS.  Students had a chance to read long paragraphs, and they were impressed with how much they're learned so far this year.

Homework:  I've made a Quizlet review guide for Tuesday's test.  You can STAR THE ONES YOU NEED TO STUDY, and do spell for those.  Be honest about what you need to study.  The review guide is about 90 terms, and most of you will need to star at least 1/3 of them.

If you don't want to do this over the weekend, you can do it in class on Monday while I do a review with the class.


If you'd like me to feature a hero of yours on HMS Twitter during Black History Month, fill out the form below.  You must be on the website to do this (not in an email).
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February 01st, 2018

2/1/2018

 
Yearbook:  If you are interested in being in the Yearbook Class next year, please pick up an application in D743.

French 6:  Today in class, students took a quiz on the weather.  We practiced the words for the seasons and pretended to be elderly friends chatting about the weather.  We also began talking out "What is your favorite season and why?"

Homework: Complete Spell for HOW TO TALK ABOUT SEASONS. (you've had three days to do this).  

Upcoming assessments:  Calendar/Weather test on 2/6.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

 
January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968




"Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in."    - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You don’t have to know about Plato and Aristotle to serve. You don’t have to know Einstein’s “Theory of Relativity” to serve. You don’t have to know the Second Theory of Thermal Dynamics in Physics to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.”   - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.