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

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

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!