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Thursday, December 22, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Week of December 12, 2011
Hello,
This time of year is very busy. Just a reminder that this Friday, progress reports will be available on edline. Please keep an eye out for that.
The sophomore Honors class completed their work on The Alchemist on Friday by handing in their projects.
C-1 sophomores finished Of Mice and Men on Wednesday and Monday (today) by taking the unit test and passing in their George Letter assignment.
Freshmen began The Hobbit last Monday and have finished up through chapter four for today (12/12/11).
A very joyous holiday season to you families!
This time of year is very busy. Just a reminder that this Friday, progress reports will be available on edline. Please keep an eye out for that.
The sophomore Honors class completed their work on The Alchemist on Friday by handing in their projects.
C-1 sophomores finished Of Mice and Men on Wednesday and Monday (today) by taking the unit test and passing in their George Letter assignment.
Freshmen began The Hobbit last Monday and have finished up through chapter four for today (12/12/11).
A very joyous holiday season to you families!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Week of November 28, 2011
Welcome Back!
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. Now begins the festive holiday season (my favorite time of year).
Sophomore Honors are steadily marching forward, reading The Alchemist. We will be having our quiz on part 3 of The Alchemist next Monday and the culminating project is due next Friday, December 9.
Sophomore C-1 classes have finished reading Of Mice and Men and will be taking a quiz on the last two chapters today or tomorrow. We will be completing a writing assignment and a test on Of Mice and Men next week.
Freshmen are working on their essays for Odysseus and Luke Skywalker. The essays are due next Monday. On Tuesday, we will begin preliminary work for JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit as a culmination of our "Hero" unit.
Mr. Hacker
I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving. Now begins the festive holiday season (my favorite time of year).
Sophomore Honors are steadily marching forward, reading The Alchemist. We will be having our quiz on part 3 of The Alchemist next Monday and the culminating project is due next Friday, December 9.
Sophomore C-1 classes have finished reading Of Mice and Men and will be taking a quiz on the last two chapters today or tomorrow. We will be completing a writing assignment and a test on Of Mice and Men next week.
Freshmen are working on their essays for Odysseus and Luke Skywalker. The essays are due next Monday. On Tuesday, we will begin preliminary work for JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit as a culmination of our "Hero" unit.
Mr. Hacker
Monday, November 21, 2011
Week of November 21, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope all your families enjoy this wonderful holiday in happiness and harmony.
Sophomore C-1 students will complete reading Of Mice and Men over the break while Sophomore Honors students will continue work in The Alchemist.
Freshmen are continuing to work on their essays comparing Odysseus and Luke Skywalker.
Happy Holidays!
Mr. Hacker
Sophomore C-1 students will complete reading Of Mice and Men over the break while Sophomore Honors students will continue work in The Alchemist.
Freshmen are continuing to work on their essays comparing Odysseus and Luke Skywalker.
Happy Holidays!
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Week of November 14, 2011
Hello,
I apologize for the late update.
The C-1 Sophomore classes have moved on to John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men. We have finished the first two chapters and taken a quiz on them already. Students will have read chapter three by the end of this week.
Honors Sophomores have moved on to The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. We have finished the first third of the novel and have had a quiz on it. Students have moved on to reading the second third of the novel.
Freshmen have finished the Star Wars films and are preparing to write a comparison essay on Odysseus and Luke Skywalker.
The rush towards the holidays has begun. I wish the best for your families this Thanksgiving. I know I have much to be thankful for personally.
Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Week of October 31, 2011
Well, welcome to November! After a weekend without power, I returned to school today. Students are testing on Beowulf or The Odyssey today (or tomorrow for A-Block) and we will begin new units tomorrow.
Sophomore Honors will embark on a journey to find The Alchemist with Spanish shepherd boy Santiago in Paulo Coehlo's best selling novel. The C-1 Sophomores will follow George and Lennie on their path to find the American Dream in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
The Freshmen will embark on the second of their three part course on the hero, following George Lucas' hero Luke Skywalker in the director's classic Star Wars films.
It will be an exciting few weeks before Thanksgiving as we work our way toward the holidays. Here's hoping you all have a wonderful introduction to this festive season and that happiness and peace surround you.
As always, email with comments or questions.
Thanks,
Mr. Hacker
Sophomore Honors will embark on a journey to find The Alchemist with Spanish shepherd boy Santiago in Paulo Coehlo's best selling novel. The C-1 Sophomores will follow George and Lennie on their path to find the American Dream in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.
The Freshmen will embark on the second of their three part course on the hero, following George Lucas' hero Luke Skywalker in the director's classic Star Wars films.
It will be an exciting few weeks before Thanksgiving as we work our way toward the holidays. Here's hoping you all have a wonderful introduction to this festive season and that happiness and peace surround you.
As always, email with comments or questions.
Thanks,
Mr. Hacker
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Week of October 24, 2011
Hello,
This week, both Freshmen and Sophomores have been presenting their Kamishibai projects to their respective classes. After a lesson on deadlines and what it means to meet them, the students have been doing a fairly good job presenting. At the end of this week, we will be reviewing for our tests in each class, to be given Monday, October 31.
A reminder that the first quarter ends November 10.
Mr. Hacker
This week, both Freshmen and Sophomores have been presenting their Kamishibai projects to their respective classes. After a lesson on deadlines and what it means to meet them, the students have been doing a fairly good job presenting. At the end of this week, we will be reviewing for our tests in each class, to be given Monday, October 31.
A reminder that the first quarter ends November 10.
Mr. Hacker
Monday, October 17, 2011
Week of October 17, 2011
Tonight, October 17, is the last Open House for this year. It will be held from 7-9pm at the high school.
Sophomores will continue work on their group Beowulf Kamishibai projects this week in class. Beginning next Monday, October 24, groups will begin presenting their projects to their respective classes.
Freshmen will also continue working on their group Odyssey Kamishibai projects in class in preparation for their presentations beginning next Monday.
All grades have been posted to Edline. Please check for your grade there.
As always, please email with any questions or concerns.
Mr. Hacker
Sophomores will continue work on their group Beowulf Kamishibai projects this week in class. Beginning next Monday, October 24, groups will begin presenting their projects to their respective classes.
Freshmen will also continue working on their group Odyssey Kamishibai projects in class in preparation for their presentations beginning next Monday.
All grades have been posted to Edline. Please check for your grade there.
As always, please email with any questions or concerns.
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Week of October 10, 2011
Hello,
This week we will be having the first of two parent nights on Thursday, October 13, from 7-9pm. I encourage parents to attend one of the two sessions. Next week's session is Monday, October 17, 7-9pm.
Sophomores have finished up readingon Beowulf. Beginning next week, students will be placed in groups to complete the "Beowulf Kamishibai" project. Please click on the link to the right to find out more about the Japanese art of kamishibai.
Freshmen completed reading The Odyssey this week and will also be working on their own Odyssey Kamishibai.
For the kamishibai projects, students should be bringing in old boxes or recycled cardboard or card stock to create their emakimono for their projects.
Any questions, please email me!
Thanks!
This week we will be having the first of two parent nights on Thursday, October 13, from 7-9pm. I encourage parents to attend one of the two sessions. Next week's session is Monday, October 17, 7-9pm.
Sophomores have finished up readingon Beowulf. Beginning next week, students will be placed in groups to complete the "Beowulf Kamishibai" project. Please click on the link to the right to find out more about the Japanese art of kamishibai.
Freshmen completed reading The Odyssey this week and will also be working on their own Odyssey Kamishibai.
For the kamishibai projects, students should be bringing in old boxes or recycled cardboard or card stock to create their emakimono for their projects.
Any questions, please email me!
Thanks!
Monday, September 26, 2011
Welcome Back - Week of September 26, 2011
Hello Everyone,
Now that we have been back to school for a few weeks, I wanted to welcome you all officially. On this blog, you may find weekly assignments for your child's class. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Sophomores have been working on the classic epic poem Beowulf. We will be having a quiz on part two of the poem this Wednesday.
Freshmen are working on the classic epic poem The Odyssey. They are having a quiz today and will continue Odysseus' journey with tonight's reading of chapter 9.
Mr. Hacker
Now that we have been back to school for a few weeks, I wanted to welcome you all officially. On this blog, you may find weekly assignments for your child's class. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Sophomores have been working on the classic epic poem Beowulf. We will be having a quiz on part two of the poem this Wednesday.
Freshmen are working on the classic epic poem The Odyssey. They are having a quiz today and will continue Odysseus' journey with tonight's reading of chapter 9.
Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Happy Summer!
With Final Exams commencing today, I want to wish all my classes good luck and a happy summer. Thanks for a great year! See you in the fall!
Mr. Hacker
Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
4 Weeks
We are down to 4 weeks of school left! I can't believe time has gone so quickly this year.
The C-1 Sophomores have completed Schindler's List and will be working on another documentary based on Schindler's List entitled Inheritance. It is the story of Amon Goeth's daughter Monika who reaches out to Helen, the woman who was Goeth's maid at Plaszow for two years. It is very moving. Also, Sophomore writing journals are due June 15.
Honors Sophomores have been doing an excellent job teaching the novel Our Nig. We will finish up in about two more weeks.
The Freshmen completed Great Expectations on Friday and are working on their writing projects for the end of the year. They are due on June 15.
Biology MCAS is tomorrow and Thursday for Sophomores.
The C-1 Sophomores have completed Schindler's List and will be working on another documentary based on Schindler's List entitled Inheritance. It is the story of Amon Goeth's daughter Monika who reaches out to Helen, the woman who was Goeth's maid at Plaszow for two years. It is very moving. Also, Sophomore writing journals are due June 15.
Honors Sophomores have been doing an excellent job teaching the novel Our Nig. We will finish up in about two more weeks.
The Freshmen completed Great Expectations on Friday and are working on their writing projects for the end of the year. They are due on June 15.
Biology MCAS is tomorrow and Thursday for Sophomores.
Friday, May 20, 2011
5 Weeks Left
Hello Everyone,
The Sophomores finished up another round of MCAS this week. This time it was math. The next, and final round of MCAS will be Biology on June 1st and 2nd.
C1 Sophomore classes have been given their final project of the year - the Writing Project. This is a series of 15 different creative writing assignments students must complete in their journals, to be handed in on June 15th.
Sophomore Honors will embark on an ambitious team teaching effort of the novel Our Nig, by Harriet Wilson. Students have been placed in groups and will be responsible for teaching two chapters to the class. In addition, they will be responsible for reading The Catcher in the Rye outside of school and complete a series of assignments on it, due June 18th.
Freshmen are finishing final touches on Dickens' novel Great Expectations. They will be taking a final test and completing an essay on the novel over the course of the next two weeks. To finish the year, they will complete their own version of the Writing Project, due on June 17th.
Again, any questions, please email.
Thanks,
Mr. Hacker
The Sophomores finished up another round of MCAS this week. This time it was math. The next, and final round of MCAS will be Biology on June 1st and 2nd.
C1 Sophomore classes have been given their final project of the year - the Writing Project. This is a series of 15 different creative writing assignments students must complete in their journals, to be handed in on June 15th.
Sophomore Honors will embark on an ambitious team teaching effort of the novel Our Nig, by Harriet Wilson. Students have been placed in groups and will be responsible for teaching two chapters to the class. In addition, they will be responsible for reading The Catcher in the Rye outside of school and complete a series of assignments on it, due June 18th.
Freshmen are finishing final touches on Dickens' novel Great Expectations. They will be taking a final test and completing an essay on the novel over the course of the next two weeks. To finish the year, they will complete their own version of the Writing Project, due on June 17th.
Again, any questions, please email.
Thanks,
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, April 28, 2011
8 Weeks Left
Hello,
Only 8 weeks of school left and so much remains to do! It seems as if students are suffering from Spring Fever a bit too soon. There is a severe lack of work ethic lately in room 115. However, this does not apply to my C-Block Sophomores. I can always count on them!
Sophomores in my C-1 classes have just finished working on Catcher in the Rye. We will have a test next week and we will begin work on our "Diagnosing Holden" paper, to be due the following week.
Sophomore Honors have been working on Henry V. We will be finishing the play next week and students will be working in groups to complete a video project for the following week. Our test will be next week on Henry V.
Freshmen have been working on Great Expectations. We have finished the first stage of the book and are halfway though the second stage currently. We will be having a quiz on stage 2 next week.
Sophomores second round of MCAS tests are on May 17-18. These will be the Math exams.
As always, any questions, please email.
Mr. Hacker
Only 8 weeks of school left and so much remains to do! It seems as if students are suffering from Spring Fever a bit too soon. There is a severe lack of work ethic lately in room 115. However, this does not apply to my C-Block Sophomores. I can always count on them!
Sophomores in my C-1 classes have just finished working on Catcher in the Rye. We will have a test next week and we will begin work on our "Diagnosing Holden" paper, to be due the following week.
Sophomore Honors have been working on Henry V. We will be finishing the play next week and students will be working in groups to complete a video project for the following week. Our test will be next week on Henry V.
Freshmen have been working on Great Expectations. We have finished the first stage of the book and are halfway though the second stage currently. We will be having a quiz on stage 2 next week.
Sophomores second round of MCAS tests are on May 17-18. These will be the Math exams.
As always, any questions, please email.
Mr. Hacker
Friday, April 8, 2011
End of Third Quarter
Hello,
Today marks the end of the third quarter. We only have 10 weeks of school left, but there is still so much left to do! The Sophomores still have the math and biology MCAS to take. The Freshmen began work on Charles Dickens' classic, Great Expectations yesterday with an introduction to the author's life and times. Currently, Sophomore C-1 classes are working on J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye. The Sophomore Honors class has immersed itself in the glories of Shakespeare's most famous history, Henry V.
As always, please feel free to email any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Today marks the end of the third quarter. We only have 10 weeks of school left, but there is still so much left to do! The Sophomores still have the math and biology MCAS to take. The Freshmen began work on Charles Dickens' classic, Great Expectations yesterday with an introduction to the author's life and times. Currently, Sophomore C-1 classes are working on J.D. Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye. The Sophomore Honors class has immersed itself in the glories of Shakespeare's most famous history, Henry V.
As always, please feel free to email any questions or concerns.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Week of March 7
Hi Everyone,
We have been away for a few weeks, so here is our current update:
Sophomore and Freshman C-1 classes have been working on haiku poetry last week and this week, discovering its intricacies and learning about the Japanese culture as well. We are creating 4 haiku (one for each season) and 1 haibun (haiku w/ a story) for our end product. We will also be creating a traditional Japanese haiku painting on Friday for display in class. On Monday/Tuesday, we will have our final test on haiku and then begin reviewing for MCAS with the Sophomores. Freshmen will continue working in a poetry unit beginning Tuesday.
Sophomore Honors read Paulo Coehlo's International bestseller The Alchemist over February vacation and answered some discussion questions about it. This week, we are discussing the book in preparation for our essay to be due after MCAS. The Honors class will be reviewing for MCAS as well next week.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
We have been away for a few weeks, so here is our current update:
Sophomore and Freshman C-1 classes have been working on haiku poetry last week and this week, discovering its intricacies and learning about the Japanese culture as well. We are creating 4 haiku (one for each season) and 1 haibun (haiku w/ a story) for our end product. We will also be creating a traditional Japanese haiku painting on Friday for display in class. On Monday/Tuesday, we will have our final test on haiku and then begin reviewing for MCAS with the Sophomores. Freshmen will continue working in a poetry unit beginning Tuesday.
Sophomore Honors read Paulo Coehlo's International bestseller The Alchemist over February vacation and answered some discussion questions about it. This week, we are discussing the book in preparation for our essay to be due after MCAS. The Honors class will be reviewing for MCAS as well next week.
Thanks!
Mr. Hacker
Monday, February 14, 2011
Week of February 14
Sophomores will be working on their Raisin in the Sun essays in class this week, to be due on Friday. The Honors class will be given the novel The Alchemist, to be completed over vacation.
Freshmen will have their final test on Romeo and Juliet today and then begin work on creating an "updated" version of the play in their own words. Freshmen will also be given project assignments which will be due after February vacation.
- Mr. Hacker
Freshmen will have their final test on Romeo and Juliet today and then begin work on creating an "updated" version of the play in their own words. Freshmen will also be given project assignments which will be due after February vacation.
- Mr. Hacker
Monday, February 7, 2011
Week of February 7
Hello Everyone,
This week, Sophomores will be finishing Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." In addition, we will be completing journal entries, discussing relevant themes, and having our final test on Friday. Next week, we will be in the computer lab completing an MCAS-like essay prompt for the play. Students will receive the entire packet upon completion of the play. Please look for it in your child's school belongings.
Freshmen finished reading Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" today after completing their Act IV quiz. A quiz on Act V will follow on Wednesday. Our final test will be on Friday. Students will also be completing a project on the play next week.
Let's hope for no more snow days!
Mr. Hacker
This week, Sophomores will be finishing Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun." In addition, we will be completing journal entries, discussing relevant themes, and having our final test on Friday. Next week, we will be in the computer lab completing an MCAS-like essay prompt for the play. Students will receive the entire packet upon completion of the play. Please look for it in your child's school belongings.
Freshmen finished reading Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" today after completing their Act IV quiz. A quiz on Act V will follow on Wednesday. Our final test will be on Friday. Students will also be completing a project on the play next week.
Let's hope for no more snow days!
Mr. Hacker
Monday, January 24, 2011
Week of January 24
Hello,
Sophomores will begin work on Lorraine Hansberry's classic American play "Raisin in the Sun" this week.
Freshmen will continue their work on Romeo and Juliet.
Probably looking at another snow day this week unfortunately. Stay tuned!
Mr. Hacker
Sophomores will begin work on Lorraine Hansberry's classic American play "Raisin in the Sun" this week.
Freshmen will continue their work on Romeo and Juliet.
Probably looking at another snow day this week unfortunately. Stay tuned!
Mr. Hacker
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Week of January 17, 2011
Hello Everyone,
With all the snowdays, we have had to adjust our schedule a bit. Therefore, Sophomores will NOT be viewing Schindler's List as planned. We will be handing in essays on Night tomorrow and beginning Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" on Monday.
Freshmen will continue working on Romeo and Juliet.
FYI - Second quarter will close on February 1 instead of January 28 because of the snow.
- Mr. Hacker
With all the snowdays, we have had to adjust our schedule a bit. Therefore, Sophomores will NOT be viewing Schindler's List as planned. We will be handing in essays on Night tomorrow and beginning Lorraine Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" on Monday.
Freshmen will continue working on Romeo and Juliet.
FYI - Second quarter will close on February 1 instead of January 28 because of the snow.
- Mr. Hacker
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Week of January 10, 2011
Sophomores have completed review of Elie Wiesel's Night and have handed in their projects. This week we will be completing our essays for the novel Night (due this Friday). Next week we will begin viewing Schindler's List.
Freshmen began work on Romeo and Juliet last week. We had our first quiz yesterday and began Act II. Today, we will be working on our own modern day version of Romeo and Juliet after completing Act II.
A reminder: Second Quarter closes on January 28, 2011.
Freshmen began work on Romeo and Juliet last week. We had our first quiz yesterday and began Act II. Today, we will be working on our own modern day version of Romeo and Juliet after completing Act II.
A reminder: Second Quarter closes on January 28, 2011.
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