As you all are well aware next week our students do not have school. I hope to see you all at Parent Conferences on Tuesday!
Just so you all know, students can come in Monday from noon-3 for helping with either getting caught up or ahead and on Tuesday from noon-8pm. I will order food for people who are around during my dinner time. Let me know if you have any questions! See you there!!!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Parent Night- Monday, October 25th, 2010 @ 6pm
Parents/Guardians/Family Members-
You do not want to miss out on our AVID Parent night this coming Monday, October 25th, at 6pm in the Library. Dinner and childcare will be provided. As you know, we have just reached our 6 week mark and will discuss grades, time management, the AVID binder, goal setting, The AVID Tutorial Process, how you can help at home, and study strategies
You do not want to miss out on our AVID Parent night this coming Monday, October 25th, at 6pm in the Library. Dinner and childcare will be provided. As you know, we have just reached our 6 week mark and will discuss grades, time management, the AVID binder, goal setting, The AVID Tutorial Process, how you can help at home, and study strategies
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
First Parent Night and Update on Humanities
This message is intended for Parents/Guardians.
First, we have our first official parent meeting next Monday, September 20th in the library. It will start at 6:30pm and go no later than 8:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. We ask that you have someone representing your family at this meeting, if not you.
Humanities note: We are here to support your students. Tomorrow in AVID (Sept 15th), we are going over the basic humanities outline. It is my intention to post this. For now, please review Curry's model.
PROMPT
What was the most influential factor in the development of ancient Greek civilization?
THESIS
Of the factors contributing to the economic, political, and social development of ancient Greece,
geography was most important.
Paragraph Structure
I. Topic Sentence: The physical environment of ancient Greece significantly influenced its economic
development.
A. First support:
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
B. Second support
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
C. Third support
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
D. Concluding sentence: summarizes ideas in the paragraph and ties back to thesis
Please let me know if you need ANY help! Students are also receiving sentence frames in class. Ask them to show you this in their AVID section. They must carry it with them at all times.
First, we have our first official parent meeting next Monday, September 20th in the library. It will start at 6:30pm and go no later than 8:00pm. Light refreshments will be provided. We ask that you have someone representing your family at this meeting, if not you.
Humanities note: We are here to support your students. Tomorrow in AVID (Sept 15th), we are going over the basic humanities outline. It is my intention to post this. For now, please review Curry's model.
Writing is like learning an instrument; it takes a conscious effort and a lot of practice!
PROMPT
What was the most influential factor in the development of ancient Greek civilization?
THESIS
Of the factors contributing to the economic, political, and social development of ancient Greece,
geography was most important.
Paragraph Structure
I. Topic Sentence: The physical environment of ancient Greece significantly influenced its economic
development.
A. First support:
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
B. Second support
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
C. Third support
1. Clarification, commentary, explanation of support
2. Commentary, analysis, show the reader how the concrete details supports or proves the thesis
D. Concluding sentence: summarizes ideas in the paragraph and ties back to thesis
Please let me know if you need ANY help! Students are also receiving sentence frames in class. Ask them to show you this in their AVID section. They must carry it with them at all times.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Summer Bridge Program August 25th, 2010
If you are starting to get ahead and research our course website, you have come to the right place. Please remember that we have our Summer Bridge Program in the School Library from 3:30-6:30 pm. The parent session and pizza party will last from 5:30-6:30.
We have put a great deal of thought and time into the organization of this afternoon, and we want it to be fun and beneficial for you as you prepare for this school year. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything!
We have put a great deal of thought and time into the organization of this afternoon, and we want it to be fun and beneficial for you as you prepare for this school year. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need anything!
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