Monday, December 15, 2014

One More Week!

Hi Everyone-  We have one more week until Vacation!  4 more "wake-ups"!  Here are some updates for the week.

C- Ms. Derby's last day with you will be tomorrow.  Wednesday we will pick up by starting the Age of Exploration. 

E, F, and G-  We will be reviewing for your test on Ch. 13.  Tomorrow you will test on Ch. 13 and then we will be moving onto the Age of Exploration.

See me with any questions.  Make this week the best one yet!
Ms. O.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Northern Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Protestant Reformation

Hi Everyone-  Hope you are all having a good week.  Here are some updates and announcements for the week.

C-  Ms. Derby is still working with all of you.  Please see her with questions.  Her last day will be Thursday, 12/18.

E, F, and G-  We spent a lot of time yesterday discussing the Northern Renaissance.  Today we will finish that and you will have a reading check on 13.2.  We will start discussing the Scientific Revolution and continue with this tomorrow.  Thursday and Friday we will discuss the Protestant Reformation.  Please plan for a test on all this material on Tuesday, 12/16. 

Finally, term 2 Progress Reports will go home on Friday, 12/12. 

Make this week the best week yet!
Ms. O.

Monday, November 24, 2014

Start of Renaissance

Hi Everyone-  Hope you had a great weekend!  We certainly are gearing up for Thanksgiving. 
Here are some updates for the week. 

1. Tomorrow is Tropical Tuesday.
2. Wednesday is a half day.
3. Please be mindful that the Friday we get back from Thanksgiving is mid-term for Term 2.

E, F, and G-  Your DBQs are due tomorrow, Tuesday, 11/25.  We are starting the Renaissance this week.  You will get a new binder and new seats.

I hope you all enjoy your Thanksgiving.  Take spend some time with your families and relaxing. 

Gobble, Gobble!
Ms. O.

Monday, November 17, 2014

The DBQ

Hi Everyone-  I hope you had a great weekend.  Thanksgiving is coming up so quickly!  Enjoy all the fun stuff that is going on around the school, but, remember to stay focused and continue to work hard every day.  Here are your updates for the week.

C-  Ms. Derby (student teacher)  took over the class today and will continue to work with you until the Holiday break.  Please make sure you are focused and working hard.  If you have questions please see her or me. 

E, F, and G-  Friday we started our work with the DBQ.  You were expected to analyze documents 1-3 this weekend.  We will be going over this in class today and you will continue analyzing the rest of the documents with a partner.  They should all be analyzed by tomorrow so that you can focus on your thesis statement and outline tomorrow and then start typing on Wednesday.  Remember, this is important, you can do it, and I am not giving up on you.  See me with questions.  The final draft of the essay will be due on Tuesday, 11/25.

Keep focused and keep working hard! 
Make this week the best one yet.
Ms. O.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Finishing Up the Middle Ages

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend.  Here are your updates for the week.  Please keep in mind there is no school on Tuesday because of Veterans' Day. 

C-  Today you will start your Crusades Ad.  This is something that is going to be due on Friday, 11/14.  You are also going to have a quick quiz on the church and the shift in power during the Middle Ages.  Friday you will learn about the black death.

E, F, and G-  Today and Wednesday you will be working on the Crusades Ad.  This is something that is going to be due on Friday, 11/14.  You are also going to have a quick quiz on the church and the shift in power during the Middle Ages.  Thursday you will learn about the black death and Friday we will be discussing DBQs. 

See me with questions.  Make this week the best week yet!
Work hard!
Ms. O.

Monday, October 27, 2014

Monday, 10/27 to Friday, 10/31

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend!  Here are some updates for the week.  Please keep in mind that Term 1 ends this Friday, 10/31. 

C- We are continuing our work on the Middle Ages.  Please remember that your Kingdoms are due on Tuesday, 10/28.  Topics we will be covering this week include how the economy changed during the Middle Ages, the influence the church had, power shifts, and the Black Death.  Please know that you will have a reading check on Ch. 8 Sec. 1 on Friday, 10/31.

E, F, and G- We are continuing our work on the Middle Ages.  Please remember that your Kingdoms are due on Tuesday, 10/28.  There will be a reading check on Ch. 7 Sec. 4 on Wednesday, 10/29.  Topics we will be covering this week include how the economy changed during the Middle Ages, the influence the church had, power shifts, and the Black Death. 

Make this week the best one yet!
Ms. O.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Examples of Kingdoms

Monday, October 20, 2014

Start of Middle Ages Unit

Hi Everyone!  Hope you had a great weekend!  Here are some updates for the week.

Tuesday, 10/21 you will all be taking the ReadiStep test in your C period class.

C-  Your current events journals are due today.  You should have 10-15 reflections.  Tomorrow, your Middle Ages (MA) graphic tours are due.  Today we will be starting the Middle Ages (MA).  We will spend some time discussing feudalism.  You will have a reading check on 7.1 on Thursday, 10/23.  On Friday, 10/24 your Create-Your-Own-Kingdom will be due. 

E, F, and G-  Your current event journals are due today.  You should have 5 reflections.  Tomorrow your Middle Ages map is due.  Today we will be starting the Middle Ages (MA).  We will spend some time this week discussing feudalism.  Your Create-Your-Own-Kingdom will be due on Friday, 10/24. 

See me if you have questions.  Make this week the best one yet!
Take care,
Ms. O.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

World Religion Unit Assessments

Hi All!  Hope you had a fantastic long weekend!  Here are your updates for the week. 

**The field trip to the Aquarium is tomorrow, 10/15.  Please make sure you pack a lunch.**

C-  Your t-shirt projects are due today.  We will spend class time presenting them.  Thursday we will review for your WR test which will be on Friday, 10/17.

E, F, and G-  Your t-shirt projects are due today.  We will spend class time presenting them.  Thursday we will review for your WR test which will be on Friday, 10/17. 

I will be after school today and tomorrow for anyone who needs or wants extra help.  Please make sure you see me with questions.

Make this week the best one yet!
Ms.O.

Monday, October 6, 2014

Last Week of World Religions

Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a nice weekend.  Here are a few announcements and your class updates for the week.

1. Your permission slips are due today for the field trip to the Aquarium.
2. The Freshman BBQ is this Thursday, 10/9 at 4pm.

Here are you class updates:

C-  Today we will be discussing Judaism and tomorrow we will role right into Christianity.  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will be in the Computer Lab so that you can work on your T-shirt Project. You will have a reading check on Wednesday, 10/8 on Ch. 2 Sec. 5.  You will also have one on Friday, 10/10 on Ch. 5 Sec. 4.

E, F, and G- Today we will be discussing Judaism and tomorrow we will role right into Christianity.  Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday we will be in the Computer Lab so that you can work on your T-shirt Project. For homework you will need to answer questions #2-5 on pg. 60 (Ch. 2 Sec.5).  This will be due Wednesday, 10/8.  Then due Friday, 10/10 you will need to answer questions #2-5 on pg. 171 (Ch. 5 Sec. 4). 

Let me know if you have any questions.  Make this week the best one yet!
Ms. O.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Monotheistic Religions

Hi Everyone!  I hope you are having a great week so far!  Here are some announcements and updates for the next few days.

1. Please remember that Open House is tomorrow, Thursday, 10/2 at 7pm. 
2. Progress reports go home on Friday, 10/3.
3. The Homecoming Dance is Saturday, 10/4 from 7:30 to 10:30.
4. The Freshman BBQ will be on Thursday, 10/9 at 4pm on the upper fields.  All Freshmen are welcome and food is FREE!

Here are some class updates:

C-  Today you have a reading check on Ch. 10 Sec.1.  We will finish up the 5 Pillars of Islam and then we will start watching Inside Mecca.  This should take us through Thursday.  Friday we will start discussing Judaism.  We are a little behind so make sure you are aware of updates I give you in class.  Also, you should be up to 6 to 9 current events in your current event journals.  As always, see me with questions.

E, F, and G-  Today you have a reading check on Ch. 10 Sec.1.  We will finish up the 5 Pillars of Islam and then we will start watching Inside Mecca.  This should take us through Thursday.  Friday we will start discussing Judaism.  We are a little behind so make sure you are aware of updates I give you in class.  Also, you should be up to 3 current events in your current event journals.  As always, see me with questions.

Make this week the best week yet! 
Take care,
Ms. O.

Monday, September 22, 2014

World Religions Week #2

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a nice weekend.  Please note that mid-term is this Friday.  Progress Reports will go home the following Friday, 10/3.  Here are your updates for the week.

C Period-  Today we wrapped up Buddhism.  Tomorrow you will work on a quote activity for Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.  This will help you prepare for your quiz which will be on Wednesday, 9/24.   Your quiz will be on Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism.  You should study your notes and the questions you answered on Buddhism.

E,F, and G Periods-  Today we wrapped up Buddhism.  Tomorrow you work on a quote activity for Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism.  This will help you prepare for your quiz.  Right now your quiz is scheduled for Wednesday, 9/24.  However, this MAY change.  I will let you know if it does.  You should study your notes and the questions you answered on Buddhism. Finally, you have three paragraphs due tomorrow comparing and contrasting Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism. 

E Period-  Please remember that your thumbnails on Buddhism are due tomorrow, 9/23.  I will give you the first 10 mins. of class to work on them.  If you don't think you will finish in 10 mins. you should work on them tonight. 

See me with questions.  Make this week the best week yet!
Ms. O.

Monday, September 15, 2014

World Relgions Week 1

Hi Everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend!  Get ready for our first FULL week of school.  Here are your updates for the week.

All Classes:  Please remember that you all need to complete your current event for this week.  C period you have 2-3 per week.  E,F, and G periods you have 1 per a week.  These should be done in your composition notebook.  See me with questions.   

C Period-  Today we started discussing World Religions.  We took a look at where various religions are practiced.  Tomorrow we will start discussing Confucianism and then move right into Daoism. 
You will be expected to write three paragraphs comparing and contrasting the two.  This will be due on Friday, 9/19. 

E, F, and G Periods-  Today we started discussing World Religions.  We took a look at where various religions are practiced.  Tomorrow we will start discussing Confucianism and then move right into Daoism.  You will be expected to write three paragraphs comparing and contrasting the two.  This will be due on Tuesday. 9/23. 

Make this week the best one  yet!  Keep working hard!
Ms. O.


Thursday, September 11, 2014

Week End- Primary and Secondary Sources

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all have had a nice week.  Here are a few reminders as our week comes to a close.

C-  You will be quizzed on primary and secondary sources tomorrow.  Also, your honors summer reading assignment is due.  Please either have a hard copy to hand in or share or email me your assignment BEFORE class tomorrow.  You can email/share it to josberg@plymouth.k12.ma.us.

E,F, and F-  You will be quizzed on primary and secondary sources tomorrow.  After that we will be moving onto World Religions.

Please make sure you are checking Aspen frequently and see me with any questions or concerns.  Also, don't forget you can follow me on Twitter- @msosberg74.  I frequently post updates there and you can tweet me questions about class.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Primary and Secondary Sources

Hi Everyone! 
I hope you had a great long weekend.  Here are your updates for the week.  Please remember that everyone's expectation signature page and student survey are due tomorrow, 9/3.

C-  Today we will be working on a map activity.  Tomorrow you will be taking a course pre-test.  For the rest of the week we will be discussing primary sources.  Please remember that your summer reading for History is due on Friday, 9/12.  Please see me with questions.

E, F, and G- Today we will be working on a map activity.  Tomorrow you will be taking a course pre-test.  For the rest of the week we will be discussing primary sources.

Make this week the best one yet!
Ms. O.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

First Day

Hope you all had a great first day!  It was wonderful meeting you.  Just a friendly reminder that the signature page for the class expectations and your student survey are due Wednesday, 9/3.  See me with questions. 

Back at it tomorrow!

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Welcome!

The first day if school is upon us!  I want to welcome you all to PSHS and the Yellow Team.  I look forward to being your teacher this year and hope we can have a great year together!  See you tomorrow, 8/27 at 7:20am.  


Monday, June 16, 2014

Final Exam Schedule

NOTE:  All books are due back the day of your exam.  If you do not return a book you will be put on the owe list.  The price of the book is $93. 

Here is the exam schedule for the week.

Monday, 6/16

A   7:20-8:02
B   8:06-8:46
C   8:50-9:30
D   9:34-11:04
E   11:08-11:33
     11:36-12:01
     12:04-12:29
F   12:33-1:14
G  1:18-2:00

Tuesday, 6/17

A  7:20-8:52
B  8:56-9:24
C  9:28-10:59
D  11:03-11:31
E  11:35-12:00
    12:03-12:28
    12:31-12:56
F  1:00-1:28
G  1:32-2:00

Wednesday, 6/18 (Half Day)

B  7:20-9:10
F  9:25-11:05

Thursday, 6/19 (Half Day)

E  7:20-9:10
G  9:25-11:05

Monday, May 12, 2014

World War 1

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a nice weekend and got to spend some time with your families for Mother's Day.  Please remember that Progress Reports go home on Friday, 5/16.  Here are your updates for the week.

C-  We are in the midst of research papers.  You have a lot due this week please pay attention to due dates. 
Tuesday, 5/13-  Thesis Statement Due
Wednesday, 5/14- Notecard Check
Thursday, 5/15- Ch. 26.1 Reading Quiz
Friday, 5/16-  Outline Due
We will be moving on to the causes of WWI on Wednesday and continuing with that for the remainder of the week. 

E-  Friday we discussed the MAINS causes of WWI.  We will continue working with those today.  Tomorrow we will move onto Trench Warfare.  You need to be prepared for a reading quiz on 26.1 Today and then 26.2 on Wednesday. 

F-  Today we will discuss the causes of WWI.  We will continue with this on Tuesday as well.  Please be prepared for a reading quiz on 26.1 on Tuesday, 5/13.  You will also have one on Thursday on 26.2. 

G-  Today we will finish up imperialism in China.  Tomorrow we will review for a quiz on Imperialism.  Wednesday you will be quizzed.  Thursday we will move onto World War 1.

Remember to stay focused and continue to work hard.  We are not finished yet!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Start of WWI Unit

Hi Everyone-  Hope your weekend was good and you were able to relax a little.  Mid-term is coming up quickly.  For some of you this is a "make or break" term.  As the weather gets nicer it is most important that you remain focused until the end.  Here are your updates for the week.

C-  Today we will finish imperialism in China.  Tomorrow you should be prepared for a "quest" on Imperialism (Quiz/Test).  Afterwards you will be moving onto WWI.  You have also be assigned your research paper.  It is important that you stay on track with this.  Please remember that your topics are due on Thursday.  Friday we will have the laptops so that you can start researching.

E-  Today you will have a "quest" on Imperialism.  Afterwards you will be moving onto WWI.  We will start WWI with a map activity and discussing the causes.  You should be prepared for a reading quiz on 26.1 on Friday.

F-  Today we will finish imperialism in China.  Tomorrow you should be prepared for a "quest" on Imperialism.  Afterwards you will be moving onto WWI.  We will start WWI with a map activity and discussing the causes.  You should be prepared for a reading quiz on 26.1 on Friday.

G-  We will continue watching the film on Gandhi.  Your Gandhi Writing Assignment is still due on Friday.  We will spend a little time in class going over this assignment.  Afterwards, we will be moving onto imperialism in China.

Make this week the best week yet!
Ms.O.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

End of Imperialism Unit

Hi Everyone-  I hope you had a great vacation and your first week back has been ok.  Remember that this is the fasted time of year.  There is a lot going on in the final weeks of school.  It is very important you are staying focused and working hard.  Please remember to be checking Aspen frequently so that there are not an surprises at the end of the year. 

C-  We finished the film on Gandhi today.  Please remember your Gandhi Writing Assignment is due tomorrow.  We will start discussing imperialism in China tomorrow and then we will be moving onto World War I.  Right now I am planning a quiz on imperialism on Tuesday, 5/8.

E and F- We have finished the Gandhi film and will be moving onto imperialism in China tomorrow.  Please remember that your Gandhi Writing Assignment is due tomorrow.  Once we are done with imperialism in China you will be quizzed and we will be moving onto World War I.  Right now your quiz is planned for Tuesday, 5/8.

G-  We have spent a large part of this week discussing imperialism in Africa.  Today you were introduced to imperialism in India.  This will take us into next week. 

Hope you all have a good Friday and a good weekend!

Ms. O.

Monday, April 14, 2014

Imperialism in Africa

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a great weekend.  We officially have 4 more "wake-ups" until April Vacation.  Remember to stay focused this week and to work hard.

C Period-  Today we continued analyzing imperial motives.  We will finish this tomorrow and then we are moving onto imperialism in Africa.  Please remember that your Ch. 24.4 reading quiz is now on Thursday.

E and F Period- Today we continued analyzing imperial motives. We will finish this tomorrow and then we are moving onto imperialism in Africa. Please remember that your Ch. 24.4 reading quiz is now on Thursday.  Also, you were handed back your Industrial Revolution test.  Tonight for homework you need to have a parent/guardian sign this and return it to me.  This will be a 5 point HW assignment.

G Period-  We started discussing imperialism and imperial motives today.  Tomorrow we will be analzying them.  Later this week we will start imperialism in Africa.  I moved your reading check on 24.2 to Thursday.

Remember this is no school on Friday!

Make this week the best one yet!  Work hard and stay focused!

Ms. O.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Imperialism

Hi Everyone!  Hope you are having a good week so far.  Please know that we have started our last term of the year!  Report cards for term 3 will go home on Friday.  Here are your updates for the week.

C Period-  You tested on the Industrial Revolution yesterday.  Today we started discussing Nationalism.  We will finish this discussion tomorrow and move onto the motives of imperialism.  Please remember that Ch.24.1 WS is due tomorrow, 4/10 and you will have a reading quiz on 24.2 on Friday, 4/11.

E and F Period-You tested on the Industrial Revolution yesterday.  Today we started discussing Nationalism.  We will finish this discussion tomorrow and move onto the motives of imperialism.  Please remember that Ch.24.1 WS is due tomorrow, 4/10 and you will have a reading quiz on 24.2 on Friday, 4/11.

G Period-  You will be tested on the Industrial Revolution tomorrow. Friday we will discuss Nationalism and we will move onto imperial motives by Monday.  You will get a new binder tomorrow that will spell out the next new unit and due dates.

With the fourth and final term upon us it is important to remember to stay positive and stay focused.  The weather will be getting nicer but this term is still really important.  Please see me with any questions you have.  Let's finish out the year by learning a lot and having fun doing it.  We are getting into some really great material.

Have faith in you!
Ms. O.

Thursday, April 3, 2014

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Industrial Revolution Part 2

Hi Everyone!  Hope you are having a great week so far.  Please remember that the term ends this Friday, 4/4.   Here are your updates for the week.

C period-  Today you have a reading quiz on Ch. 21.1 and then we will finish our notes on the rise of cities.  Your Ch. 21.3 reading quiz will be take home.  It will be due on Monday, 4/6.  We will discuss social darwinism and art during the Industrial Revolution to finish out the week.  Please be prepared for a test on the Industrial Revolution on Tuesday, 4/7.

E and F Period-  Today you have a reading quiz on Ch. 21.1  and then we will finish our notes on the rise of cities.  You will have another reading quiz on Thursday on Ch. 21.3.  We will discuss social darwinism and art during the Industrial Revolution to finish out the week.  Please be perpared for a test on the Industrial Revolution on Tuesday, 4/7.

G Period- Today you have a reading quiz on Ch. 21.1 and then we will finish our notes on the rise of cities. You will have another reading quiz on Thursday on Ch. 21.3. We will discuss social darwinism and art during the Industrial Revolution to finish out the week. Please be perpared for a test on the Industrial Revolution on Tuesday, 4/7.

Make this week the best week yet.  Work hard and stay focused.

Have faith in you,
Ms. O

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

French Revolution DBQ

Hi Everyone- Hope you are all having a good week so far.  Here are your updates for the week. 

C Period-  We are spending the first half of the week on your FR DBQ.  This will now be due on Tuesday, 3/18 along with your Cause and Effects of the FR WS.  We will be starting the Industrial Revolution on Thursday. 

E and F Period- We are spending the first half of the week on your FR DBQ. This will now be due on Tuesday, 3/18 along with your Cause and Effects of the FR WS. We will be starting the Industrial Revolution on Thursday. 

G Period-  Yesterday you were assigned a FR Timeline.  We will be working on this today and tomorrow as well.  It will be due on Friday, 3/14.  We will be starting the Industrial Revolution on Thursday. 

Keep plugging away.  Stay focused and work hard.  See me with questions.

Have faith in you!
Ms. O.

Monday, March 3, 2014

French Revolution Part Deux

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a nice weekend.  I have a few announcements and then your updates for the week.

1. Progress Reports for Term 3 go home on Friday, 3/7.  Please see your teachers with questions.
2. I will be out this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  I am chaperoning a field trip to NYC.  Please be in contact if you have any questions.

C Period-
We continued watching the French Revolution movie today.  We will finish this tomorrow.  We will also start working on your FR DBQ.  Wednesday you will work on a WS for Ch. 18-4.  This will be collected by the Sub.  Thursday and Friday you will work on Graphic Tours for Ch. 19 and Ch. 21. Your FR DBQ is now due on Friday, March 14th.  Tomorrow you will have a reading quiz on Ch. 18 Sec. 3.

E and F Period-
We continued watching the French Revolution movie today. We will finish this tomorrow. We will also start working on your FR DBQ. Wednesday you will work on a WS for Ch. 18-4. This will be collected by the Sub. Thursday and Friday you will work on Graphic Tours for Ch. 19 and Ch. 21. Your FR DBQ is now due on Friday, March 14th.  Tomorrow you will have a reading quiz on Ch. 18 Sec. 3.

G Period-
We continued watching the French Revolution movie today.  We will finish this tomorrow. We will also start working on your FR Timeline.  This will be due on Friday, March 14th.  Wednesday you will work on a WS for Ch. 18-4.  This will be collected by the Sub.  Thursday and Friday you will work on Graphic Tours for Ch. 19 and Ch. 21. 

Make this week a great one! Make sure you stay focused and work hard.

Ms. O.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

French Revolution

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a nice vacation.  I can't believe it is almost March!  Here are your updates for the week. 

Announcements:
1. Progress Reports for Term 3 go home on Friday, March 7th.
2. You will be meeting with Ms. Saba soon to go over course selection for next year. She was in on Monday to talk to you all about this. 
3.  Your Olympics Projects are due this Friday, Feb. 28th.

C Period-
Yesterday we started discussing the French Revolution.  We will spend some time discussing the causes and then for the rest of the week we will be watching a film on the French Revolution.  You will have a reading quiz on Ch. 18 Sec. 2 on Friday. 

E and F Period-
Yesterday we started discussing the French Revolution. We will spend some time discussing the causes and then for the rest of the week we will be watching a film on the French Revolution. You will have a reading quiz on Ch. 18 Sec. 2 on Friday.  Remember you are strongly encouraged to read this section and complete an outline.  See me with questions.

G Period-
Yesterday we started discussing the French Revolution. We will spend some time discussing the causes and then for the rest of the week we will be watching a film on the French Revolution.  Your Ch. 18 Sec. 2 HW is due Thursday, 2/27.

Make this week the best week yet!  It is a tough time of year.  We have a long stretch.  Remember to stay positive, focused, and work hard.

Have faith in you,
Ms. O.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Olympic Enlightenment

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a great weekend!  We have 4 more wake-ups until Vacation.  I can't believe it!  I feel like we just got back from the Holiday Break.  Anyways,  here are your updates for the week. 

C- We will be in the IMC today and tomorrow.  This is to give you time to work on your Olympics Projects.  These will be due Friday, 2/28.  Mary Wollstonecraft will be visiting us on Wednesday and she will hold a press conference on the government.  I will take Thursday to clarify information on the Enlightenment.  Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are now going to be due Friday, 2/14. 

E and F- We will be in the IMC today and tomorrow. This is to give you time to work on your Olympics Projects. These will be due Friday, 2/28.  I will take Thursday to clarify information on the Enlightenment. Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are now going to be due Friday, 2/14.

G-  We will be in the IMC today and tomorrow.  This is to give you time to work on your Olympics Projects.  These will be due on Friday, 2/28.  Wednesday the rest of the Enlightenment Thinkers will present.  I will take Thursday and Friday to clarify information on the Enlightenment.  Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are now due on Friday, 2/14.

Please remember that Wednesday is a half day. 

Make this week the best week yet!  Work hard and stay focused.

Have faith in you!
Ms. O.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Enlightenment!

Hi Everyone-  I hope you are having a good week so far.  I have a few announcements before I give you your updates for the week. 

1. Term 2 Report Cards went home  yesterday, 2/3.
2.  Tonight there is the Strategies for Success Night.  All who are invited should plan on being at the school at 6:30.  Dinner will be served.
3.  Starting with Term 2, if you are absent for an assignment it will go into Aspen as AB.  This code will calculate into your grade as a 0 until you make the assignment up.
4. All classes recieved and Olympics Project assignment today.  These will be due on Friday, 2/28.

Here are your updates for the week:

C Period-
You spent all week working with your groups to perpare for the Enlightenment Press Conference.  The Press Conference will take place on Wednesday, 2/5.  If we do not have school on Wednesday due to snow we will hold the conference on Thursday, 2/6.  Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are due on Tuesday, 2/11.  Friday, 2/7 we will be in the IMC so that you can work on your Olympics Project.

E and F Period- You spent all week working with your groups to perpare for the Enlightenment Press Conference. The Press Conference will take place on Wednesday, 2/5. If we do not have school on Wednesday due to snow we will hold the conference on Thursday, 2/6. Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are due on Tuesday, 2/11. Friday, 2/7 we will be in the IMC so that you can work on your Olympics Project.

G Period-
You spent all week working with your groups to perpare for the Enlightenment Press Conference. The Press Conference will take place on Wednesday, 2/5. If we do not have school on Wednesday due to snow we will hold the conference on Thursday, 2/6. Your Enlightenment Comic Strips are due on Tuesday, 2/11. Friday, 2/7 we will be in the IMC so that you can work on your Olympics Project.

Make this week the best week yet!  Term 3 is a tough term.  Please remember to stay focused and work hard throught the entire term.

Have faith in you.
Ms. O.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Age of Absolutism

Hi Everyone! 
I hope you all had a nice weekend and found some time to relax.  Mid-terms are finally over and we are back to a normal schedule.  Please remember that Term 2 Report Cards will go home on Friday, 1/31.  Please make sure you see your teachers if you have any questions.  Here are your updates for the week.

C Period-  Today you will be taking a pre-assessment for semester 2.  Afterwards we will be discussing different government systems.  Later this week we will be discussing absolute monarchs, such as, Louis XIV.  Please be prepared for a quiz on absolutism and the government systems for Friday.

E Period-  We will spend some time today discussing the Sochi Olympics.  Afterwards we will be discussing different government systems.  Later this week we will be discussing absolute monarchs, such as, Louis XIV.  Please be prepared for a quiz on abosolutism and the government systems for Friday.

F Period- Today you will be taking a pre-assessment for semester 2.  We will spend some time today discussing the Sochi Olympics. Afterwards we will be discussing different government systems. Later this week we will be discussing absolute monarchs, such as, Louis XIV. Please be prepared for a quiz on abosolutism and the government systems for Friday.

G Period- Today you will be taking a pre-assessment for semester 2. We will spend some time today discussing the Sochi Olympics. Afterwards we will be discussing different government systems. Later this week we will be discussing absolute monarchs, such as, Louis XIV. Please be prepared for a quiz on abosolutism and the government systems for Friday. 

Remember the start of a new term is a good opportunity to reflect on how you have been doing this year.  If you have found success keep doing what you have been doing.  If you would like to do better now is your chance.

Make this week the best week yet!  Work hard and have faith in you.
Ms. O.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Mid-Terms, Mid-Terms, Mid-Terms

Hi Everyone-  I hope you had a great weekend and found some time to relax.  Here are your updates for the week.  Remember that Mid-Terms start THIS Friday.

Mid-Term Schedule:
Friday, 1/17- G Period
Monday, 1/20- No School- MLK Day
Tuesday, 1/21- A Period and B Period
Wednesday, 1/22- C Period and D Period (Half Day)
Thursday, 1/23- E Peirod and F Period (Half Day)
Friday, 1/24- Regular Day of School

C Period- 
You will receive your Mid-Term Exam Review Sheet today.  We will finish discussing the Aztec PS reading and then we will spend time discussing the Spanish Empire. We will begin review on Thursday, 1/16.  You will have a reading quiz on Ch. 15 Sec. 2 on Wednesday, 1/15

E and F Period- 
You will receive your Mid-Term Exam Review Sheet today.  We will finish discussing the Aztec PS reading and then we will spend time discussing the Spanish Empire.  We will begin review on Thursday, 1/16.  Ch. 15 Sec. 2 WS is due on Wednesday, 1/15.

G Period- 
Your Mid-Term Exam is THIS Friday.  We will start reviewing today.

Make this week the best week yet!  Work hard and stay focused. 
Rock on!
Ms. O.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Exploration and the Atlantic World

Hi Everyone-  I hope you all had a great break!  Here are your updates for our first week back.

Mid-Term Annoucement

Mid-Terms start on 1/17 with G period being the first exam.  Monday, 1/20 is MLK Day and Tuesday, 1/21 through Thursday, 1/23 will be exam days.  Wednesday, 1/22 and Thursday, 1/23 will be half days.  Term 2 ends on Friday, 1/24. 

C-  Today we will review the explorers and their routes.  You will also be working on Ch. 14 Sec. 1.  This will be due on Wednesday.  The remainder of the week we will be discussing the Columbian Exchange and the Middle Passage.

E and F-  Today we will reveiw the explorers and their routes.  We will also be discussing the Columbian Exchange and the Middle Passage which should bring us through to the end of the week.

G-  Today we will be starting the Exploration and Atlantic World unit.  You will be working on a map activity which will take us through to Wednesday.  Then we will be discussing the Columbian Exchange.

Make this week the best week yet!  Make sure you are staying on top of your school work and your grades.  The term will end VERY quickly, especially with Mid-Terms.

Rock On!
Ms. O.