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*Victorian Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, December 21 from 8:15-12pm. All participants are expected to come in some type of Victorian era clothing. They need to bring a change of clothes for after the banquet too – unless they want to wear their Victorian garb all day.
Thank you for filling up all the slots for the Banquet – you guys rock!!! Make sure you send in your items!!! Students need to bring their Santa Gift if they drew a name – gift exchange is at the end of the Victorian party.
*Wednesday is a minimum day. Winter break is December 23-January 9.
Weekly Work (additional assignments may be added by teachers)
Writing #3: Come dressed for the party, and be prepared to give your character sketch speech. Due on tomorrow.
Humanities: Finish watching the Christmas Carol & discussion
Math: Daily assignments, including classwork & homework. Assorted due dates, & assessments are usually on Fridays.
Science (Family Life): Boys Talk & Girls Talk – today. Finish unit – today
Writer’s Workshop: Portfolio of writing assignments Due in April
Passion Project: yearlong project with assorted benchmarks/due dates. Students are given an hour a week in class to work on this project. Ask what their focus is on. Ask your student how they are doing on the project!
The next unit is Food, Inc!