Enjoy your holiday break!

Ms. Short would like to wish all her students and their families a restful holiday break!

Belated Congratulations

A belated congratulations for the students who earned Student of the Week for 12/13-12/17:

Period One - Lah Yoo
Period Two - Danielle
Period Three - Jahmeer
Period Five - Munirah

Blog Question - Due 12/23/10

Please answer the following question in at least two complete sentences. Please also give the title of the book in your answer.

Compare and contrast yourself with one of the characters in your book.

Outstanding Student Volunteers

Our seventh grade AVID class spent Monday volunteering in the long term care wing at the Syracuse VA Hospital. Students participated in a drum circle with the residents and then helped residents create ornaments and decorations for the upcoming holiday season. Overall, the students had a great time while helping those who fought for our country.

Literature Circles

Answer a Question, Earn a HW Pass

Students can earn a homework pass by answering the following question in at least three complete sentences:

What is your favorite book? What makes this book so special?

Students of the Week

Congratulations to our students of the week for 11/29 to 12/3!

1st Period - Kayla T.
2nd Period - Nyla R.
3rd Period - Rochelle B.
5th Period - Katie W.

Reviewing Literature Circle Roles