Announcements and Assignments

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We would like to congratulate Amanda Alcala and Cory Milford. Along with Robert Houston and James Atherton, they will be taking Dual Credit courses next semester. That means they will earn, if they pass the courses, both college and high school credit.

Science Fiction Students
Have to start the final drafts to their sci fi stories. I am still missing assignments from three students. These will be due on 12/16 and will be submitted to the Frank Literary Magazine of the Mesa Public Library for possible publication.

United States History Students
Team One: Seeds of Revolution: Nellie Ann, Larissa, and Nichole
Team Two: The Revolutionary War: Nathan, Robbie, and Josh

Every one was in class today to receive the guidelines for the Powerpoint and Oral presentation which will be presented as a final exam project on 12/16/04

If there are any questions, please advise. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one had a great Thanksgiving. Here are some of the announcements and assignments for this week.

Progress Reports will be coming out on Decemeber 3. First Semester Report Cards will be coming out on January 5, 2005. There is a half day on December 8 for staff and site based inservice. We are taking a field trip to the Nutcracker on Decemeber 10. Chaperones are needed. Final examinations will be on full days on December 16 and 17. Winter Break is from December 18 to January 2 with school resuming on January 3. If there are any questions regarding a student, please email me at grandcanyonprep@aol.com or call me at 480 233 3622.

Thank you to every one who helped out with the Holiday Food and Clothes Drive. We know it helped some needy families in the area. Now, the Public Policy class needs your help in seeking $5.00 donations per students for the holiday gift drive. Last year, we were very sucessful in purchasing gifts for children who were down and out and we would like to do the same this year.

We know that we could not get an end of the year trip to Italy off the ground but were wondering if families were interested in an end of the year trip to New York City and Washington DC. the cost would be about $1,000 for 8-10 days. Please advise by Decemeber 15 if any one is interested.

Oral Presntations leading up to the Powerpoint prohects will be conducted on Wed and Fri in World History I and III. The lineups are as follows

World History I:
Group One: Angela and Melissa Group Two: Anthony, Jessica, and Joseph
Group Three: Cody and Tim Group Four: Chamarie and Patrick

World History III
Group One: Cory and Howard Group Two: Andrew, Danyol, and Jared
Group Three: Amanda, Dillon, Patricia, and Patrice
Group Four: Danya, Elizabeth, and Lizzie

POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS DUE ON DECEMBER 13

All English stories: Short Stories, Book Reports, and Vocab

Announcements

Dear Parents and Guardians,

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERY ONE A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND START TO THE HOLIDAY SEASON. EAT MERRY, BE GENTLE TO EACH OTHER, AND STAY SAFE.

THE SCHOOL RECEIVED AN EARLY HOLIDAY GIFT WHEN QUALITY CARE SOLUTIONS DONATED 19 PENTIUM TWO COMPUTERS. MR. HARMONS' COMPUTER CLASS HAS STARTED THE PROCESS OF LOOKING THEM OVER.

WE ARE STILL TAKING FOOD, CLOTHES, AND GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE. WE WILL BE DELIVERING THEM TO THE SALVATION ARMY TOMORROW.

COREY, AMANDA,, AND LARISSA NEED TO REMEMBER TO GET THEIR SPECIAL STATUS PAPERS SIGNED FOR MCC.

MR. GORDONS HISTORY STUDENTS (EXCEPT WORLD HISTORY VI) HAVE TO FINISH RESEARCHING FOR THEIR POWERPOINTS.

MR. BOOTHE'S ECOLOGY AND BIOLOGY CLASSES NEED TO WORK ON SPECIAL PROJECTS AND STUDY FINAL EXAMINATION NOTES.




IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK. TAKE CARE.

Announcements and Assignments

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one has a great weekend. Here are the announcements and assignments

1) HOLIDAY FOOD AND CLOTHES DRIVE IS CONTINUING. DO NOT FORGET TO PITCH IN. EVEN MONEY WILL HELP AS WE WILL USE IT TO BUY FOOD.

2)Remember Wednesday, November 24 is a half day and we are off Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.

2) Progress Reports will come out around December 1 and First Semester Report Cards will come out when we get back from Winter Break.

3) On December 10, the school will be going to see a production of the Nutcracker. Chaperones are needed.


Assignments

VERY IMPORTANT: SCI FI LIT STUDENTS HAVE TO HAVE TYPED PAGINATED ROUGH DRAFTS OF STORIES/POEMS COMPLETED BY TUESDAY

World History I, III, and U.S. History/Government I are working on Powerpoint presentations: These are the teams and assignments:

World History I
Angela and Joseph: Assyrians and Persians
Cody and Tim: Israelites, Phoenicians, and Aramaeans
Charmarie and Patrick: Egypt, Summeria, and Babylonia
Melissa and Anthony: Hittites. Lydians, Chaledans, and Akkadens

World History III
Corey and Howard: Civic Renaissance Humanists
Andrew, Danyol, and Jared: Late Renaissance Art Masters
Amanda, Patrice, Patricia, and Dillon: Early Renaissance Art Masters
Danya, Elizabeth, and Lizzie: Early Florentine Humanists

U.S. History Govt I
Larissa, Nellie Ann, and Nichole: Seeds of Revolution
Josh, Nathan, and Robbie: The Revolutionary War

If there are any questions on these assignments, please advise. Take care.

Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Here are the assignments for Tuesday. Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

U.S. History/Government I
Start researching Powerpoint or Movie Productions

Sci Fi Lit
Typed Paginated Completed Rough Drafts due on Tuesday

Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope you are well. Here are the assignments for Friday

Public Policy: GETTING READY FOR HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE. Please remember to bring in something. Bring in national and international current events with summaries.

World History VI: Complete overdue assignments

World History I and III: Start researching information and script development for history documentaries

Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra Two: Quiz on Friday

Algebra Two: Problem Set 42
Algebra Three: Problem Set 39
Geometry: page 170 , 1-14
Algebra One, page 166 1-10

Marine Biology: Shark Dissection; start reviewing for final exam and special projects next week.

Anatomy Muscle Quizes

For Thursday
Ecology: work on computer projects

Biology: Review Chapter Five. Work on special projects. Chapter Five Test on 11/23.

If there are any questions, please ask. Take care.

Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one is well. Here are the assignments for Thursday

U.S. History/Government I: Who is James Otis and why is he important to the Revolutionary War

Sci Fi Lit: Completed Rough Drafts due by Tuesday November 23.

If there are any questions, please ask. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one had a great weekend. Here are the announcements and assignments for Wednesday.

1) We gave the students a policy memo for you and them to read together and sign. The point that caused the most consternation was the dress code or specifically pants. Please remember that this code has been in place for close to a year and a half and this year we instituted an aid program for families who demonstrated a need to buy some clothes. To date, three families have taken advantage of this offer. If you need assistance, we will be more than happy to see if we can help. However, please remember that we have to uphold the code.

2) Please remember holiday food and clothes drive by Thanksgiving. The group with the most gets Best Buy Gift Certificates.

Assignments for Wednesday

World History I and III : Quiz

World History VI: Complete assigned work on chapters four and ten and bring in current event on the Middle East

Public Policy: National and International Current Events articles with one paragraph summaries for each.

English Classes: Movie/TV Synopsis

Anatomy: Test on names of arm and head muscles

Geometry: Page 168: 1-12 and mixed review

Algebra Two: Problem Set 41

Algebra One: Page 162 1-30

If there are any questions, please ask. Take care.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are pleased to report that the staff had an excellent meeting regarding the beginnings of our new school improvement plan. Next week, we will ask our parents and students to fill out revised surveys about our school and we ask them back to us before Thanksgiving. We will also be asking parents and students to participate in our next School Improvement Inservice in December. We are very excited about the creation of this new team that will be empowered to monitor the progress of our school and suggest improvements to its program. We hope every one has a great weekend. Take care.

Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one is well. We hope every one has a great Veterans Day Weekend. Here are the assignments for Monday.

Marine Biology will be working on shark dissection

Anatomy will be working on the muscular system

Public Policy needs help on the Holiday Food/ Clothes/Gift Drive. Students need to bring one international and one current event article into class

World History VI: Do Chapter Ten on Terrorism, answer the Chapter Review Questions, and bring in a current event on the Middle East.

All English Classes: Research slogans

Take care and have a great holiday weekend

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one had a great weekend. Here are some announcements and assignments for Wednesday.

11/10: Half Day

11/11 and 11/12: School out for Veterans Day Weekend

Holiday Food, Clothes, and Gift Drive are on. Please help us help others.

Assignments for Wednesday
English Classes: Complete work and research

World History VI: Middle East Current Events Summary

World History I and III : Quiz on Wednesday November 17 over current material. Prepare notes.

Anatomy: Skeletal Review and Test on 11/15

Marine Biology: Shark Review before dissections

Geometry: Page 165 1-12



If there are any questions, please ask. Take care.

Announcements

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope all is well

1) The November 15 edition of the Arizona Republic will have an article pertaining to Ashley Penney and Robert Houston winning the Presidential Freedom Award and the $1,000.00 scholarship that goes with it. Please look out for that.

2) We need your help on the holiday food, clothes, and gift drive this year. Anything will help ranging from clothes that are no longer in use to money. Please help us help those in need.

Take care as the Holiday Season takes shape.

Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Here are the assignments for Monday
English Classes: Poetry Assignment for Portfolio research.

Geometry: page 159 1-11 and mixed review

World History Classes: Complete both paragraphs.

If there are any questions, please advise. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one is well.

THE HOLIDAY FOOD, CLOTHES, AND GIFT DRIVE IS UPON US. PLEASE HELP WITH YOUR GENEROSITY.

Please remember that 11/10 is a half day and that we are off on 11/11 and 11/12 for Veterans Day Weekend.

Assignments for Tuesday

Sci Fi Students should start to type up their story material. I would like to see their stories and their progress on Tuesday and the rough drafts for the completed stories/poems are due on Tuesday November 24, 2004 (the Tuesday before Thanksgiving).

Test in Japanese

Some Biology students need to complete their class work.

If there are any questions, please ask. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well. Here are the announcements and assignments for Friday

HOLIDAY, CLOTHES, AND GIFT DRIVE HAS STARTED FOR THE 2004/05 SCHOOL YEAR. PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS THIS YEAR.

The Field Trip to the Challenger Space Center is postponed until further notice. More information will follow. Tomorrow is a full day.

Assignments
Students in Japanese and Spanish should expect homework for every class. There is a test in Japanese on Tuesday.

Marine Science and Anatomy have project reviews

World History VI: Find ou the names of the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court

Geometry: Page 155 1-14

English Classes: Eight Character Traits

ART STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT BROUGHT IN THEIR FIVE DOLLAR SUPPLY FEES NEED TO DO SO BY NEXT TUESDAY.

If there are any questions, please advise. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for November 3, 2004

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hope every one had a great weekend. Here are some announcements and the assignments for 11/3

11/2: Field Trip to Polling Locations. Permission Slips have been handed out

11/5: Field Trip to Challenger Space Center: Chaperones are needed

11/10: Half Day: School Inservice. More information to follow.

11/11-11/12: School Closed for Veterans Day.

congratulations to both Ashley Penney and Robert Houston for receiving the Presidential Freedom Scholarship Award for their great work in service learning during the 2003/04 school year. Each student will receive $500 towards college.

Assignments for 11/3

English Classes: One page writing on a character trait

Physical Science: Quiz

Pre Algebra: page 92 1-36

Algebra Two: Problem set 37

Geometry: page 156 1-12

Algebra 1: page 145 1-42

All History and Public Policy Classes: Watch election night results

Marine Science: Dissect starfish and review instructions. Project Update on 11/5

Anatomy/Physiology: Test on Wed over skin, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems.

Birthdays for November

Here are the birthdays for November. Happy Birthday and best of luck to all.

November 2: David Woodhams November 5: Andrew Castillo
November 18: Joseph Spadafino November 21: David Gragos
Novemeber 25: Rebecca Foy