Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Assignments for Thursday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Finish sentences

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Submit college planning to me via email robaslusser@netscape.com
High School Study Skills: Answer questions on habits one and two (in writing)

Mr. Milton
French One: Study for test (especially pages 32 and 33)
Latin One: Study chapters one through four vocab, derivatives, grammar for test.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,



We hope you are all well.



Please remember that tomorrow is a half day and we will have parent teacher conferences for students whose grades are below a C.

There is a Pot Luck at 11:00 a.m. on 10/2. Please bring all you can from the store.

Friday is the last day of the Third Quarter.

Next week is Fall Break.

There is a school fundraiser dinner at Papa Razzinis (Southeast side of McClintock and Guadalupe)  on October 7. Please come, enjoy the cuisine, and help out the school.


Assignments for Wednesday

Ms. Domanik
Biology: Exotic Species Poster
Anatomy: Skeletal Reinforcement


Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Book report and vocab sentences are due
Grade 12 History: Read Day Two of Hunt for Red October
Grade 11 English: Read chapter two of Great Gtasby with emphasis on behavior of Myrtle and prepare a character log.
Grade 11 History:

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set 80 13-32
Algebra Three: Problem set 25

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Processing Questions
Grade 6-8 English: Finish essays
Grade 6/7 History: Finish study guide to study.
Grade 6/7 Science: Define terms on study guide using glossary.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Vocab sentences and work on essay questions for the Coffee Trader.
Grade Ten History: On map show the beginning of the Ottoman Empire and what it looked like at its peak.
Grade Nine English: Vocab sentences and work on essay questions for the Iliad.
Grade Nine History: One map shows beginning of Egypt's empire to what it looked like at its peak.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 72 #15-25(odd), page 75 #37-45 (odd)and page 80 #38-43
Algebra One: Page 71 #7-9, 76-77 1-8, 18-21
Grade 8 History: Current Event Time line and essay and prep for test.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

The Hiking Club, sponsored by Mr. Grago, will be journeying to Sedona, tomorrow. We wish them a safe and fun trip.

Ms. Domaink, Mr. Milton, and Mr. Harmon will be sponsoring Science Fair Projects for next semester.

Families who would like to lock in the fees for the Japan and Italy/ Spain trip should send in their enrollment application to EF Tours along with a check (made to EF Tours) for $95.00 by September 30. If you miss the deadline, you may still come on the trip but you may be subject to increased departure fess.

There will be an assembly on October First to recognize the students perfect attendance and a grade of A. We will also distribute Apple laptops to last year honor roll winners.

The League of Students is sponsoring a Pot Luck on Thursday. Please be part of it and enjoy the festivities.

Families of students who have below C grades in any course are invited to attend parent teacher conferences on Tuesday or call to make appointments with Mrs. Burnquist or Ms. Domanik.

The School raised $115 at the fundraising dinner at NYPD Pizza earlier this month. The school will be hosting another fundraising dinner at Papa Razzinis on October 7 and at Sweet Tomatoes on October 28. We hope you can attend.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Exotic Species Poster Due on 9/29. Human Population Growth and Problem Solving Lab 4.2 due on 9/29. Population worksheet due on 10/3.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Work on Book of Choice Report due on 10/11.
Grade 12 History: Read Chapters One and Two of Hunt for Red October.
Grade Eleven English: Finish last few pages of Chapter One of Great Gatsby.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Read chapter seven of the Coffee Trader and prepare for test on Chapters One through Six of the Coffee Trader.
Grade Ten History: Study Notes on the Dark Ages, Black Plague, Islam, and Spanish Inquisition for test on Monday.
Grade Nine English: Review Books One through Four of the Iliad for test on Monday.
Grade Nine History: Study Notes on Early Man, Hunter-Gather, Framing, Domestication of Animals and early civilizations and what makes civilizations.

Mr. Harmon
Chemistry: Test on Monday

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Study for test
Grade Six through Eight English: Vocab Handout Review 1-3
Grade Six/Seven History: Political Cartoon, Injustices during Reconstruction (example KKK)
Grade Six/Seven Science: Exercise Two on page 40 .

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 67 19-33 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 66-68 1-4 and checkpoint 1-3
Grade 8 History: Begin reviewing for test.


Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all we..

Drama club will meet tomorrow.

Families of Students with A grade and below C grades have been contacted. Those with below C's are invited to attend Parent Teacher Conferences after our half day on Tuesday. Those needing to speak with Ms. Domaink and Mrs. Burnquist will need to make an appointment for later in the week.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Burnquist
Middle School Study Skills: Get interviews turned in.

Mr. Slusser:
Career Pathways: College Planning Analysis complete by 10/2
High School Study Skills: Motivation essay

Mr. Milton
French One: Exercise Nine and Ten and memorize body parts on page 32.
Latin One: Study for Chapter Four Test.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One; Review for test on Tuesday
Japan Two and Three: HW 8-3 and HW 15-3
Japanese Literature: Read Kagero Diary

Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are well.

Global Night is this evening at 7:00 p.m. We hope you can attend as we discuss the Japan and Italy/Spain trip.

Robotics Club will meet after school tomorrow.

Families with Students with Below C grades and A grades will be contacted on Friday. Parent Teacher Conferences will be arranged after the half day on September 30 for the students with below C grades.

Assignments for Friday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Lesson of the Kaibab(9/26) and population worksheet (10/13)
Human Anatomy: Test on Friday.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Study for vocab test and keep reading book of personal choice.
Grade 12 History: Study for test over Korean War and finish Essay Portion.
Grade 11 English: Review AQ in WE for Friday test and study for vocab.
Grade 11 History: Finish answering League of Nations questions.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Chapter 2-1 (page 62) 1-14 and finalize survey project (due on 9/26/08)
Algebra One: Chapter 2-1 (page 62) 11-17
History: Current Events

Mr. Milton
Grade 6-8 Science: Diagrams of Three Protozoans: Draw and Label
Grade 6-8 English: Outline for essay.
Grade 6-7 History: Compare and contrast Civil War to Iraq War.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Read chapter six of Coffee Trader and study for vocab test and create two questions for each chapter (1-6) of Coffee Trader
Grade Ten History: Bring notes on Black Death and early medieval period to prepare for test on 9/29/08.
Grade Nine English: Read chapter four of the Iliad and study for vocab test and create three questions from each of the first four books.
Grade Nine History: Bring notes on Early Man, hunter gatherers and beginning of civilization to prepare for test on 9/29/08.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Tomorrow evening is Global Night where we will discuss the trips to Japan and Italy/Spain. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. We hope you can attend.

Assignments for Thursday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Vocabulary 3x3x
Spanish Two: Finish worksheet

Mrs. Burnquist
H.S. Study Skills: Track your schedule on #2 handout from time management. Complete interview for twenty percent credit and bring a recipe if not done.
Mythology: Complete making up your Egyptian Deity including creation story, illustration, symbols and hieroglyphic name.

Mr. Milton
French One: Exercise 8 and avoir conjugation
Latin One: Finish presentations

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: College Preparatory Costs
High School Study Skills: Redo responsibility papers and the following students must redo: Denise, Tiana, Aisha, Rosie, Katlin, and Brian

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Review for test
Japanese Two and Three: HW 8-3 and 15-3
Japanese Literature: Read Tosa and Kagers Diary

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well and had a great weekend.

We are hosting Global Night on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Japan and Italy/Spain trips.

A grades and below C grade calls will be made on Friday September 26.

We still have openings in grades six through nine if any one that you know is interested in the great program we offer.

Ms. Domanik
Biology: Limiting Factors (9/24) Test and Study Guide (9/24)
Anatomy: Integumentary Quiz on 9/24 and Study Guide and Test on 9/26

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set 14
Algebra Three: Problem set 19

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Finish up survey and write up project due on 9/26
Algebra One: Dice Project and Graph and Summary Packet due on Wednesday 9/24
Grade 8 History: Current Event

Mr. Milton
Grades 6-8 Science: Exercise One in chapter three.
Grade 6-8 English: Finish books and study questions
Grade 6/7 History: How do 13th-15th Amendments affect southern attitudes.

Mr. Virgin
Grade 9-10 English: Vocabulary Sentences and " Charting Conventions"
Grade Ten History: Two paragraphs on " Why the Spanish Inquisition labeled the most horrific inquisition?"
Grade Nine History: Compare woman rights in Ancient Egypt to other ancient civilizations in two paragraphs.

Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all well.

For students in grades six through ten, please sign their weekly planners.

League of Students will meet during lunch on Monday

PSAT Math tutoring will be after school on Monday.

Drama Club will meet on Monday and Friday.

Odyssey of the Mind will meet after school on Tuesday. We want to thank and acknowledge the efforts of Mrs. Nichol in bringing this club to life. Please join us. It will be fun.

Chess/Gaming club will meet after school on Wednesday

Global Night will be held on Wednesday evening September 24 to discuss the trips to Japan and Italy/Spain.

Robotics Club will meet on Thursday. We want to thank and acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Brimacombe in adding the idea and the time of constructing the Lost in Space Robot. Please join this exciting club. You can be in both the club and the Robotics course or one or the other.

Families of Students whose grades are at the A level or below a C will be called on Friday September 26. There will be a half day on September 30 so families can meet with instructors. More information will follow.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Somanik
Biology: Complete 1) Tragedy of the Commons and 2) How the Ecosystem works by 9/22. Study Guide and Test are on 9/24.
Human Anatomy: Complete Integumentary Reinforcement

Ms. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Complete Mission Statement if not done yet.
Grade 12 History: Complete Chart: Pros/Cons for crossing the 38th Parallel.
Grade 11 English: Finish All Quiet on the Western Front (chapters 9-12) and complete study guide.
Grade 11 History: Review study guides and film focal points . Test on Monday and bring Puppet Making supplies.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Read chapters five and six of the Coffee Trader for quiz on Monday. Hand in worksheet on Prepositional Phrases on Monday.
Grade Ten History: Bring in a picture of Islamic Art.
Grade Nine English: Read Book Three of the Iliad and hand in worksheet on verb phrases.
Grade Nine History: Bring in Symbols of Early Egyptian Gods.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Finish gathering survey results and write one paragraph summary of their procedure (Write up what they did for the project)
Algebra One: Finish redoing missed answers on the test NOTE TO PARENTS: THEY WILL BE MAKING UP THE TEST GRADE THROUGH REDOING MISSED PROBLEMS AND SUBSEQUENT QUIZ NEXT WEEK.
Grade Eight History: Read page 653-658, take notes, and complete questions 1-5 and 7-8 on page 658.

Mr. Milton
Grades 6-8 Science: Study for chapter two test.
Grades 6-8 English: Finish books and pick essay question.
Grade 6/7 History: Write a paragraph on the hardships women suffered during the Civil War.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Correction from yesterdays announcements: D.J. Owsley is also on the Brainstorm team. Congratulations to D.J. and all the other Brainstorm members.

Global Night will meet on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Japan and Italy/ Spain Trips. We hope you can attend.

Permission slips need to be submitted to Mr. Grago for the September 27 Hiking trip to Sedona.

The Drama Club will meet after school tomorrow

STUDENT IDS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE FOR $5.00. STUDENTS CAN USE THESE IDS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT BOOK STORES LIKE BORDERS AND BARNES AND NOBLE AS WELL AS MOST MOVIE THEATERS.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Worksheet on ar verbs 3x3x and all conjugations of cantar and comprar.
Spanish Two: Translate worksheet.

Mrs. Burnquist
M.S. Study Skills: Complete Time Management Interview and what I learned worksheet
Mythology: Finish Hieroglyphic Names and Wishes.

Mr. Milton
French One: Exercises 3,5, and 6 on page 36 and 38
Latin One: Prepare research projects for presentation

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Review test questions
Japanese Two and Three: Continue HW 8-3 and 15-3
Japanese Literature: Read Tosa Diary and look for things that make literature and stages of poems.

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Finish cost analysis for years 1-4

Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

With the publication of Science AIMS results in the Arizona Republic, we thought it appropriate to remind our families that Grand Canyon Prep Eighth Grade Students equalled or surpassed the State or Charter School averages in all the subjects of Reading (93 percent) Writing (71 percent), Math ( 64 percent) and Science (72 percent).

We are also excited to announce that Grand Canyon Prep is putting together a team of high school students where three of them will appear on the Cox Cable Show Brainstorm. The team now consists of Alyssa Brimacombe, Alexis Hernandez, Clifford Alexander, Don Arbgast, Bobby Diaz,Andrew Gallini, Christopher Kampsen, Nathan Kielsky, D.J. Owsley and Joseph Spadafino. Taping will take place on December 9 and the show will be broadcast in January. More information will follow.

Robotics Club meets tomorrow after school at 2:30

There will be Global Night on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the trips to Japan and Italy/Spain.

We still have openings in grades six through nine if any one would like to refer someone who would enjoy our great program. Please contact us if there are any questions.

Assignments for Friday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Endless interactions and nonrenewable energy sheet are due on 9/19
Human Anatomy: Cutaneous sensations and answer questions A5, B6, and C7

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Bring a book of choice from home; Study for Unit Three Vocab class and be on time or you will lose points.
Grade 12 History: Two Paragraphs regarding Korean War and text documents
Grade 11 English: Read chapter nine and study vocabulary
Grade 11 History: Review study guides and finalize scripts for cat one.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Test
Algebra Three: Test

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Finish gathering and compiling survey results.
Algebra One: Rough Draft of Dice Project Summary Procedure.
Grade Eight History: Two short essays on event of last eight years and an important person we covered; rough drafts are due Friday.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Exercise One on page 34
Grade Six through Eight English: Finish unit three and study for vocabulary test.
Grade Six/Seven History: Finish presentations for Friday
Grade Six/Seven Science: Exercise One on page 34.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Read chapters five and six of the Coffee Trader
Grade Ten History: Bring new articles for current events
Grade Nine English: Read chapters three and four of the Illiad
Grade Nine History: Bring new articles for current events.

Please advise if there are any questions.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all well.

Chess Club and PSAT tutoring will meet after school tomorrow.

Please turn in permission slips to Mr. Grago for the September 27 hiking trip.

Assignments for Thursday
Mr. Milton
French One: Exercise One and Two on page 34
Latin One: Finish Exercises and study for chapter three test

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Review test sheet
Japanese Two and three: Complete HW 8-1 and 8-2/Complete HW 15-1 and 15-2
Japanese Literature: Read Tosa Diary on page 82-91

Mr. Slusser
Career Planning: Complete college costs
High School Study Skills: Three Paragraph essay on responsibility.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

STUDENT IDS ARE HERE. PLEASE SEE MRS GORDON. THEY ARE $5.00.

We will be hosting Global Night on Wednesday September 24 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the trips to Japan and Italy/Spain. We hope you can all attend.

The following times are fixed for these after school clubs:
Drama: Monday and Friday from 2:30 to 3:30
The League of Students: Monday and Friday during lunch.
Movie Club: 2:30 to 4:00 on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Chess: 2:30 to 4:00 on Wednesday
Odyssey of the Mind on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:00
Robotics from 2:30 to 4:00

The Hiking Club is planning a trip to Sedona on Saturday September 27. We hope you can attend.

The school is planning fundraising dinners at Papa Razzinis on October 7 and Sweet Tomatoes on October 28. Please come and bring as many family and friends as you would like.

PSAT Tutoring starts today
Fall AIMS tutoring starts on October 1.
Prep for the December SAT starts on Novemeber 1.

Assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Nonrenewable energy on 9/19 and how ecosystems work on 9/22
Human Anatomy: Page 113-131 with three facts.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Read chapter three of Sophies Choice: Quiz on Wednesday or write vocab sentences.
Grade 12 History: Finalize Projects and Presentations on Wednesdsay
Grade 11 English: Read through chapter eight and write vocab sentences.
Grade 11 History: Study for test.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set 12
Algebra Three: Problem set 18

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Answer four questions (five for extra credit) on the board about first four chapters of the Coffee Trader.
Grade Ten History: What are the names of at least two scientists (in optics, mechanics, and arithmetic) and dates who lived in the Middle Ages.
Grade Nine English: Answer Four Questions (Five for extra credit) on the board about Antigone.
Grade Nine History: How many Ancient Religions or Ancient Civilizations mention a great flood from 3000 to 1000 B.C.E.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Exercise three on page 30
Grade Six/Seven History: One Half Page Notes for research presentation
Grade Six/Seven English: Study Questions for chapters seven through thirteen.
Grade Eight English: Character Sketches
Grade Six/Seven Science: Diagrams of Eye and Ear.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Finish study guide and study for test.
Algebra One: Finish study guide and study for test.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcments and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all well.

FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS HAVE BEEN RELEASED. PLEASE CONTACT US IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS.

PSAT TUTORING WILL START ON MONDAY.

LEAGUE OF STUDENTS WILL MEET EVERY MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY AT LUNCH.

THE HIKING CLUB WILL BE JOURNEYING TO SEDONA ON SEPTEMBER 27.

THERE WILL BE A GLOBAL NIGHT MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 24 TO DISCUSS THE JAPAN AND ITALY/SPAIN TRIPS.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Nonrenewable energy sheet on 9/19 and exotic species poster on 9/29
Human Anatomy: Tasty Dish Court Report and makeup work.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Read chapter two of Sophie's Choice. Take notes regarding character sub plots as discussed in class.
Grade 12 History: Complete Origins of Cold War and McCarthyism projects,
Grade 11 English: Review chapter six of All Quiet on the Western Front for Monday Discussion.
Grade 11 History: Finalize act one scripts; Test over causes of World War One next Wednesday and puppet show on Friday.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Do interpreting a diagram question 1-3 on page 29
Middle School English: Memorize prepositions and finish worksheet 25
Grade 6/7 History: Draw Map Illustrating three Union Strategies to win Civil War and start research for presentations with three sources.
Grade 6/7 Science: Do Exercise three on page 30

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Type up survey
Algebra One: Finish dice project worksheet.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set 11
Allgebra Three: Problem set 18


Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Here are the assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: All conjugations for ajudar, bajar, berrar, buscar, and caminar

Mr. Grago
First Year Japanese: Practice Hiragana and handout
Second Year Japanese: Complete HW 8-1
Third Year Japanese: Complete story of translation on page 313/
Japanese Literature: Read page 76-81 (Kokinshuu)

Mr. Milton
French One: Make calendar for month of October: Memorize days of the week
Latin One: Memorize chapter three for quiz

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Complete college finances
Study Skills: Apply Decision Making method to handout

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

We had a fantastic school fundraiser last night at NYPD Pizza in Chandler. The servers commented that they rarely have waiting lines on Tuesday. Thanks to every one for supporting our school.

We will be holding additional fundraising dinners at Papa Razzinis (Guadalupe and McClintock) on October 7 and Sweet Tomatoes (Southern and McClintock) on October 28.

There will also be a book fair at Barnes and Noble in the Tempe Marketplace in November.

Odyssey of the Mind club will meet tomorrow after school.

First Quarter Progress Reports will be released on Friday.

Assignments for Friday
Ms. Domanik
College Prep Biology: Green Vehicle and Nonrenewable energy sheet due on 9/19
Human Anatomy: Tasty Dish Court Report

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Review Vocab for Fridays test and reread chapter one of Sophie's Choice.
Grade 12 History: Prep for show
Grade 11 English: Study for vocab test and read through chapter six of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Grade 11 History: Bring materials for puppet show and set design.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Eight History: Complete six paragraph rough draft on important issues in the Presidential Race.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set ten
Algebra Three: Problem set seventeen

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight Science: Exercise Two on page 25 and complete sentences.
Middle School English: Study for Unit Two Vocab test and read to chapter 19 by Monday.
Grade 6/7 History: Section One Review on page 452 1-5
Grade 6/7 Science: Finish exercise two on page 25 and draw and label a neuron.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Finish assigned work from Monday

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Prepare for vocab test. Rough Draft of Research Paper is due. Quiz on Chapter One through Three of Coffee Trader and read chapter four.
Grade Ten History: Write one page paper on how people were governed in 1400s (head of government, how order was kept, how laws were made)
Grade Nine English: Study for vocab test. Rough Draft of research paper is due. Quiz on Antigone.
Grade Nine History: Write one page paper on what exactly early prehistoric man traded for and how this infrastructure helped villages to become cities. Study for test on Pre Human Earth.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WE ARE HOSTING A SCHOOL FUNDRAISING DINNER AT THE CHANDLER AND 101 NYPD PIZZA FROM 4:30 TO 9:00 P.M.. PLEASE BRING THE COUPON FLYER WE INSERTED IN THE NEWSLETTER AND GAVE OUT TODAY. YOU MAY BRING AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU LIKE BECAUSE WE WILL GET 20 PERCENT OF THE SALES.

FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY.

DRAMA CLUB AND ODYSSEY OF THE MIND CLUBS WILL MEET AFTER SCHOOL ON THURSDAY.

The school had an excellent first day at Children's First Academy (formerly Thomas Pappas School) and they were very grateful for the 150 pounds of food, clothing, toys, and hygiene material that we delivered.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR THURSDAY
Mrs. Ratliff
All Spanish classes: Signatures for field trips.

Mrs. Burnquist
M.S. Study Skills: Bring a cookbook.

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Complete College Financial Analysis

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Memorize words in picture on page 22.
First Year Latin: Translate " In the Garden " on page 13

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

PLEASE REMEMBER THERE IS A SCHOOL FUNDRAISING DINNER AT THE NYPD PIZZA AT THE 101 AND CHANDLER BLVD TOMORROW EVENING FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 9:00 P.M. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING IN THE FLYER THAT WE SENT WITH THE NEWSLETTER AND WITH THE STUDENTS ON TUESDAY. BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS IF YOU WOULD LIKE. THE SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE TWENTY PERCENT OF THE SALES.

FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE RELEASED ON FRIDAY.

PSAT TEST PREP WILL START ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15.

CHESS, DRAMA, LEAGUE OF STUDENTS, AND HIKING CLUBS WILL MEET THIS WEEK.

THE ODYSSEY OF THE MIND CLUB WILL MEET AT 7:40 A.M. TOMORROW.

THE HIKING CLUB WILL JOURNEY TO SEDONA ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27.

Assignments for Wednesday
Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Complete vocab sentences and complete " things we can carry ' rough draft. Bring in permission for " Sophies Choice'
Grade 12 History: Study Guide #1 for test and bring project materials to class.
Grade 11 English: Complete vocab sentences and read chapter five of All Quiet on the Western Front.
Grade 11 History: Gather materials and complete initial research for project.

Ms. Domaink
College Prep Biology: Green Vehicle due on Wednesday
Human Anatomy: A View from a Cell, Color Cell/ Mitosis

Mr. Gordon
Grade Eight History: List Five Issues that will be important to this years Presidential election and list two reasons why they are important.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 18 #3-4, page 22 3-4, page 26 #16-19 (find range and make a Stem and Leaf Plot) on page 29 #1-6, 8
Algebra One: Page 17, 1-9 (odd), page 24 #39-53 (odd), page 28 #19-29 (odd) and page 34 #37-41 (odd)

Mr. Milton
Grade 6-8 Science: Draw and Label a diagram of the heart
Grade 6-8 English: Finish Preposition and exercise 23 and 24 and all vocab exercises in unit two.
Grade 6/7 Social Studies: Study for chapter 16 test.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: 20 vocab sentences and read through chapter three of Coffee Trader.
Grade Ten History: What was the effect of Romans fighting the Barbarians
Grade Nine English: Complete 20 vocab sentences and read Book One and Two of the Iliad
Grade Nine History: How would you set up a society (village) with 50 villagers, a garden and 10 cows.

Please advise if there are any questions

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all well.

Below C and A grades have been called. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a conference. Tutoring will start next week with Mr. Harmon and Mr. Smith tutoring Math on Monday, Mr. Milton, Mrs. Burnquist and Mr. Virgin tutoring English on Tuesday, Ms. Domanik and Mr. Milton tutoring Science on Wednesday, and Mrs. Burnquist, Mr. Virgin, and Mr. Gordon tutoring history on Thursday.

FIRST QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS WILL BE RELEASED NEXT FRIDAY.

The Perfect Attendance Students for the month of August are Joseph Burris, Adam DeCosta, Tray Vaughn Erickson, Courtney Hambicki, Sam Hankins, Alexis Hernandez, Jimmy Hunt, Matt Kelly, Drew Kistler, Gino Sifuentes, Alexander Pabst, Emily Sears, Joseph Spadafino, Ashley Thompson, and Jaclyn Wechsler. Winners will get $10.00 and a certificate. Those students who have perfect attendance by May will be placed in a drawing for a Labtop computer. GREAT JOB KIDS.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SEPTEMBER 9 IS OUR FUNDRAISING DINNER AT NYPD PIZZA. PLEASE BRING AS MANY FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO THE CHANDLER AND 101 LOCATION. AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING THE FLYERS WE ENCLOSED IN OUR NEWSLETTER AND HAVE GIVEN YOUR CHILDREN. GRAND CANYON PREP WILL RECEIVE 20 PERCENT OF WHAT YOU BUY.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology and Human Anatomy: Test on Monday

Mr. Gordon
Grade Eight History: Complete Best Candidate essay.

Mr. Milton
Grade Six through Eight Science: Chapter Two and Exercise 1 on page 20.
Grade Six through Eight English: Vocab Unit Two, Definitions and completing sentences
Grade Six/Seven History: Section Four Review Page 443 1-4

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 10-11 #5-7, page 11-12 #1-5
Algebra One: Page 13-14, # 7-10, 12-18 (even) 22, 25

Please advise if there are any questions. Please sign your child's weekly planner. Have a great weekend. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

THERE IS AN EXTENSION TO TUESDAY TO BRING IN FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE MATERIALS FOR THE PAPPAS KIDS.

WE WILL BE HAVING AN ASSEMBLY AT THE BEGINNING OF FOURTH HOUR TO HONOR THE PERFECT ATTENDANCE CHILDREN FOR AUGUST.

STUDENTS WITH A AND BELOW C GRADES WILL BE CONTACTED TOMORROW.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SEPTEMBER 9 IS THE FUNDRAISER AT NYPD PIZZA AT THE 101 AND CHANDLER BLVD.

THE HIKING CLUB WILL BE TRAVELING TO SEDONA ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27.

THE STUDENT COUNCIL WILL BE MEETING TOMORROW DURING LUNCH.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One and Two: Study for test.

Mr. Grago
Japanaese One: Hiragana Practice na-gyo/ha- and ma-gyo
Japanese Two and Three: Review test with handout
Japanese Literature: Read Tales of Ise

Mr. Milton
French One: Exercise 4-9 and study for test
Latin One: Study for chapter two test

Mr. Slusser:
Career Pathways: Complete college survey up to financials



Please advise if there are any questions. Take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Grand Canyon Prep is hosting a fundraiser dinner at NYPD on Tuesday September 9. Coupons were sent with the monthly newsletter. Please come and support our school.

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura will be speaking at Changing Hands Bookstore on Wednesday September 10. at 7:00 p.m.

Students interested in Odyssey of the Mind are invited to a meeting with Mrs. Nichol and Mr. Gordon on Tuesday September 9 at 8:00 a.m.

Hiking Club will meet tomorrow during lunch.

Drama Club will meet tomorrow right after school.

Student Council will meet Friday during Lunch

Chess Club will meet every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 -4:00

Test Prep will start on September 15.

Advisors will start meeting with their students this week.
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO BRING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HYGIENE MATERIALS FOR THE KIDS AT PAPPAS. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT.

Assignments for Friday

Ms. Domanik
Human Anatomy: Organ System Brouchere is due on 9/5/08

Mr. Gordon
Grade Eight History: Please complete two paragraph essay on " Which Presidential Candidate is best for the country? "

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten History: Complete three paragraph essay comparing Mongols and Huns
Grade Nine English: Complete movie review of Antigone
Grade Nine History: Summarize the contributions of the Anasazi to Southwest Culture in a two paragraph essay.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Chapter 1-1 on page 7-8, 2-5, 7-9, and 15
Algebra One: Chapter 1-1 on page 7-9 and 1-2 (4-12) (even)

Mr. Milton
Grades Six through Eight Science: Study for chapter one test
Grade Six through Eight English: Finish prepositions (w.s.) 18, 19, and 20) and study for unit one vocabulary test.
Grade 6/7 History: Section Three Review Page 438 1-4

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Problem set 6
Algebra Three: Problem set 14

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THE PUBLIC POLICY CLASS IS COLLECTING FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE MATERIALS FOR THE CHILDREN'S FIRST ACADEMY (FORMERLY THOMAS PAPPAS SCHOOL). PLEASE HELP US OUT THE KIDS AND BRING SOMETHING IN BY THURSDAY MORNING.

Assignments for Wednesday/Thursday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish classes: Complete assignments.

Mrs. Burnquist
Middle School Study Skills: Fill out Break it down folders: Bring in supplies
Mythology: Bring in written permission to watch the Odyssey.

Mr. Grago
First Year Japanese: Practice Hiragana (First Four Rows)
Second and Third Year Japanese: HW 7-5 and HW 14-5
Japanese Literature: Finish Poem and read Tales of Ise on page 67-75

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: College Analysis and Priorities
Study Skills: Report on " Why do we procrastinate"

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Exercise two and three on page 13
First Year Latin: Exercises 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d

Mr. Smith (FOR WEDNESDAY)
Pre Algebra: Complete assignment