Announcements and Assignments for Thursday/ Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We hope you are all well.
This will be our last general email/blog announcement for the semester.

We wish every one a great and safe holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on January 5 when the new semester starts.

We hope you can join us for our Winter Concert this evening. It starts at 7:00 p.m.

It is not too late to submit a tax credit donation to the school.

We still need a couple of families to volunteer to help wrap gifts at Changing Hands on December 23 and 24 from 12:00 t0 3:00 p.m. Please advise if you can help out.

Assignments for Thursday/Friday

STUDY FOR YOUR FINAL EXAMINATIONS.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well and had a great weekend.

We are looking forward to our Winter Concert Tomorrow evening starting at 7:00 p.m. and we hope you can all attend. We sent home a flyer with the students today.

B Day finals/project submittals will take place tomorrow for some B Day courses except Foreign Language. Below is the Final Examination Schedule for Thursday and Friday.

December 18: Foreign Language: 8:00 to 9:30
English: 9:35 to 11:05
History: 11:30 to 1:00

School is released at 1:00

December 19: Math: 8:00 to 9:30
Science: 9:35 to 11:05

School is released at 11:05

Assignments
Ms. Domanik
Biology: 3-D Cell Project due on 12/17
Anatomy: Test on the Immune System on 12/17

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

The Drama, Music, and Japanese students gave outstanding performances to an audience of Senior Citizens at the Cahill Senior Center. Students who received special recognition were Clifford Alexander and Reese Lentino. Great job guys and I know you will give a great performance at our Winter Show on Tuesday December 16th at 7:00 p.m. All are invited as we will have a Penne with Meat Sauce dinner (catered from Papa Razzinis) for sale. We will also serve other refreshment and conduct a bake sale. We do need volunteers to contribute delicious sweets to the sale. Please advise. Mrs. Howard has donated a beautiful Mary Kay Cosmetics Basket ($60.00 value) to raffle off. We will hold the drawing during the Winter Concert Tuesday December 16. You do not have to be present to win. Tickets are $1.00 each or $8.00 for $5.00 or $20.00 for 10.

Please remember that final exams are next week. Please consult the schedule we sent you earlier in the month if there are any questions.

There have been several inquiries from families that requested after school care. We will be instituting it next semester. The hours are 2:30 to 6:00 from Monday to Friday and the cost is $125.00 per month. We can also accommodate parents who need occasional after school care. The charge for this would be $10.00 per hour. Please contact us as soon as possible if you are in need of this service at 480 233 3622.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Test on the cell 12/15 and 3-d cell project on 12/17
Anatomy: 1) Bacterial/Viral Diseases report on 12/15 and 2) Test on the Immune System on 12/17

Mrs. Burnquist:
All classes: Study for finals

Mr. Harmon
All Classes: Work on review sheets

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Finish Around the World
Grade 6/7 English: Grammar on page 74-76.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 159-60 1-31 (odd)
Algebra One: Finish page 188-89 17-21 (odd) and 33-43 (odd)
Mr. Virgin
Grade 10 English: Study for Test on Don Quixote on Monday from chapters 10-20.
Grade Ten History: Test on Martin Luther and Reformation.
Grade Nine English: Study for test on Pompeii
Grade Nine History: Study for test on Rome: Power and Glory.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Below C and A calls will be made tomorrow.

The Drama Club, Japanese, and Music students will be performing tomorrow at the Cahill Senior Center. Please sign permission slip forms

We will be wrapping gifts at Changing Hands Bookstore on December 23 and 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. We are looking for assistance. Please let us know if you would like to help.

We are still collecting food, clothing, money, and gifts for the students at Children's First Academy (formerly Pappas). Please help out.

Keep the Pennies coming and we are still accepting tax credit donations.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff:
Spanish One Through Three: Group Presentations Continued

Mr. Grago
All Japanese Classes: Review study guide for exam.

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Complete take home final.
High School Study Skills: Prep for final.

Mr. Milton
First Year French: List and study all nouns on stage one to chapter two.
First Year Latin: Make and study verb list on chapters one through seven.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Here are the assignments for Friday.

Ms. Domanik
Biology: 1) Complete Cell City 2) Test on the Cell due on 12/15 and 3-D Cell Project due on 12/17.
Human Anatomy: 1) Bacterial/Viral Disease Paper due on 12/15 and test on Immune System on 12/17.

Mrs. Burnquist
All Grade 11 and 12 English and History: Complete all make up work.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Review Sheets
Algebra Three: Problem Set 57

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 149-50 (7-33 odd), page 155 7-17 (odd) and 21-31 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 183 #25-47 (odd) and page 188-89 #17-21 (odd) and 33-43 (odd)
Grade Eight History: Current Event Map Out a Route and sketch and written.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Grammar on page 68, 70, and 72
Middle School Science: Study for chapter five test.
Grade 6/7 History: Compare Roosevelt's fireside chats to how Presidents Communicate with Americans today.
Grade 6/7 English: Grammar on page 68, 70, and 72.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Read Don Quixote chapter 15-22 from Book One.
Grade Ten History: Study Notes and packets on Martin Luther and Reformation and current events.
Grade Nine English: Read Pompeii from page 115 to page 187.
Grade Nine History: Bring Ancient Rome article and prepare to discuss any question on Rome and Current Events.

Please advise if there are any other questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Congradulations to Bobby Diaz for scoring on the 81st percentile on the PSAT this last October. Good Job.

The Penny Drive is going very well. Keep Bringing Them In. The Ninth Grade has a slight lead over the Middle School Students. It is not too late for the Sophomore or Junior/Senior Group to Catch Up.

Students chose their second semester electives today. Please discuss your child's choices and contact me if there are any questions.

Below C and A grade calls will be made on Friday.

Assignments for Thursday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Group Project for Presentation
Spanish Two: Finish Test

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: Complete resume and email to me.

Mr. Milton
French One: Exercise Two on page 92 and make verb list from all chapters
Latin: Study for chapter seven test.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Complete 3-3 through 3-5 homework
Japanese Two and Three: Complete essays and review cultural points covered in class.
Japanese Literature: Choose a work we covered and be able to write a paragraph.


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.

The students on the Brainstorm Team will be taping their episode tomorrow. We are taping at the Cox Studios in Phoenix at 17602 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix Arizona 85053. We would love it if some of the students and families came and cheered our team on. We are leaving at 2:30 p.m. The Team Members are Joseph Spadafino, Clifford Alexander, and Christopher Kampsen. The Alternate Team Members are Alyssa Brimacombe, Bobby Diaz, D.J. Owsley, Donald Arbgast, and Andrew Gallini.

We will also be performing at the Cahill Senior Center on Friday at 11:00 a.m.. Mr. Gragos' Japanese Kids will be singing Holiday Carols. Mr. Miltons Drama students will be performing a skit and Mr. Prillamans Guitar students will perform some Holiday Musical Numbers.

Please remember that we are still selling items from the Holiday Boutique and we are still accepting Tax Credit Donations.

Assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: 1) Make up Work due on Thursday 12/9 and 3-d cell project due on December 17.
Anatomy: 1) make up work due on Tuesday 12/9 and bacterial/viral disease report due on December 15.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Study vocab and finish Fallen Angels and review forms.
Grade 12 History: Complete LBJ film questions
Grade 11 English: Turn in research paper
Grade 11 History: Prepare Magazines that are due on Friday.

Mr. Harmon
Second Hour Algebra Two: Page 192
Algebra Three: Problem set 56

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Finish Take Home test on Don Quixote
Grade Ten History: Study for test on Martin Luther and Reformation
Grade Nine English: Study for essay test on Pompeii
Grade Nine History: Study for essay test on Rome: Power and Glory.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Have completed homework log.
Algebra One for Friday: Page 183 25-47 odd

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Finish Page 63 and read to page 244 on chapter 29
Middle School Science: Process Skills Questions on page 64, 70, and 76
Grade 6/7 History: Two paragraphs on How did the Treaty of Versailles punish Germany and what do you think the effects may be.
Grade 6/7 Christmas Carol: Finish reading Christmas Carol.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

We have emailed the School Newsletter and it should be on our web site very soon.

Please remember to fill out The Parent Surveys we emailed earlier this week. Your input is valued. Please advise if you will give it to your child to fill out.

The Holiday Boutique will remain open until Break. There are still many wonderful items available for purchase.

Please remember to pay any outstanding fees by Monday.

Students will be choosing second semester electives on Tuesday.

Below C and A calls will be made next Friday.

Do not forget to shop at Changing Hands this weekend and mention our school so we get twenty percent of the purchase. We are also still accepting Tax Credit Donations.

The Brain Storm Team will be taping on Tuesday December 9.

Mr. Gragos Japanese Students, Mr. Prillamans Guitar students, and Mr. Miltons Drama children will be performing at the Cahill Senior Center on Friday December 12 and our Winter Performance on Tuesday December 16 at 7:00 p.m. There will be a Pasta Dinner catered from Papa Razzinis that includes Penne with Meat Sauce with salad and bread. That will cost $7.00. We will also be selling soft drinks, pop corn, and movie candy. Please notify us by Friday December 12 if you would like to purchase the Pasta Dinner.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: 3-D Cell Report due on December 17
Anatomy: Bacterial/Viral Disease report due on December 15.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Reading Journal 218-252
Grade 12 History: Work on LBJ questions.
Grade 11 English: Read up to Chapter Five of Of Mice and Men and Out of the Dust.
Grade 11 History: Work on chart regarding Roosevelt

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Study for the first seven chapters of Don Quixote for essay test on Monday. There will also be a vocab test.
Grade Ten History: Test on the Reformation and Martin Luther on Wednesday. Review packets on Reformation and Martin Luther for discussion on Monday.
Grade Nine English: Test on Pompeii on page 54 through 113 on Monday. Study for vocab test on Monday.
Grade Nine History: Test on Rome: Power and Glory on Monday.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Read to chapter 26 on page 215. Finish vocab sentences for test on Monday. Bring signed homework log.
Middle School Science: One Half Page: Explain how large scale weather systems are formed.
Grade 6/7 History: One Half Page: What was Allied Situation when U.S. entered war? How did U.S. help end World War One?
Grade 6/7 English: Read to page 68 and finish sentences (Vocab) and study for test.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Bring signed homework log.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well.

Here are the assignments for Thursday

Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One, Two, and Three: Group Project Drafts need to be completed.

Mrs. Burnquist
M.S. Study Skills: Use Break it Down Folders.
Mythology: WE WILL BE FILMING NEXT TUESDAY. BRING SCRIPTS.

Mr. Gordon
Public Policy: Final Draft and Powerpoint are due per project specifications by December 16. Each student is to raise at least $15.00 for the toy drive. Please contact if there are any questions.

Mr. Slusser
Career Pathways: First Draft of resume is due.

Mr. Grago
First Year Japanese: Complete homework 3-3
Second and Third Year Japanese: Characteristics of the Japanese Language.
Japanese Literature and Culture: Read class notes for the semester.

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Complete and translate exercise one on page 90.
First Year Latin: Identify nouns in Exercise 7b and give their declencion, case, number and gender.

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.

Coach Steve Harmon is proud to announce the members of our first Brainstorm Team and its alternates. The Team Members are: Joseph Spadafino, Clifford Alexander, and Christopher Kampsen. The Team Alternates will be Alyssa Brimacombe, Donald Arbgast, Bobby Diaz, Andrew Gallini, and D.J. Owsley. We will be taping at Cox Communications at 4:15 on December 9. We are competing against Tempe Accelerated and Sunridge Charter. We know all of our students will do Grand Canyon Prep Proud. We hope some of our families will come with our team and cheer them on.

The Penny Drive is going strong with the 11/12 and 6/7 graders in the lead. Please remember to bring in the pennies. The grades that collect the most change by the end the school year will get a Pizza Party with all the bells and whistles.

Our holiday boutique will be open for two more days. We have lots of stocking stuffers from 50 cents to $5.00.
* Holiday Ornaments personalized with your child's' picture are just $5.00.
* Naughty Nice Caps are $5.00
* Stuffed Animals are between $3.00 and $4.00
* Candles are $2.00
* Make up is between $2.00 and $5.00
* Candy Novelties are between 50 cents and $4.00
Support our school and buy some stocking stuffers.

As always, do not forget the labels and box tops for education, and the programs at Frys, Safeway, Bashas, and Changing Hands. We are also collecting tax credit donations.

Please remember to fill out the Parent Surveys we have emailed out. It helps us make our school better for every one.

Please remember to review the Final Exam Schedule we have emailed out.

YOU ARE ALL INVITED TO OUR FALL SEMESTER PERFORMANCE ON DECEMBER 16 WHERE THERE WILL BE A SPAGHETTI DINNER (BY PRE ORDER) AND OTHER GOODIES. WE WILL HAVE FINE CAROLERS FROM MR. GRAGOS JAPANESE CLASSES. WE WILL ALSO HAVE MR. MILTONS DRAMA STUDENTS AND MR. PRILLAMANS GUITAR STUDENTS GIVING PERFORMANCES. WE HOPE YOU CAN ALL ATTEND.

Assignments for Friday.
Ms. Domanik
College Prep Biology: 1) View of a Cell and 2) 3-D Cell Project due on December 17.
Human Anatomy: Bacterial and Viral Report due on December 15.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Three Body Paragraph for Fallen Angels and vocab sentences (test on Friday.) Complete Redaing Journals for page 167-188, page 189-204, and 205-217.
Grade 12 History: LBJ film questions: Start answering. They are due on Monday.
Grade 11 English: Reading Journal on chapter four.
Grade 11 History: Complete Hoover versus Roosevelt chart. ALL ARTICLES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Worksheet Two

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Study for Vocab test and bring Don Quixote to class to read.
Grade Ten History: Current Events and read handout on Reformation and 95 Theses: Be prepared to discuss.
Grade Nine English: Study for Vocab Test.
Grade Nine History: Current Events and read handout on Roman Legion. Be prepared to discuss why legion was important to Rome.

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Read to chapter 21 (page 164). Quiz on Friday.
Middle School Science: Exercise Two on page 72
Grade 6/7 History: One Half Page on two paragraphs of American Positions for and against declaring war on Germany AND three causes for United States joining World War One.
Grade 6/7 English: Read to page 68 and quiz on Friday.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 141: 21-31 (odd)
Algebra One: Finish Mondays assignment if incomplete. Can also do even problems for extra practice.
Grade Eight History: Current Event and complete four country worksheets.




Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are all well.

Here are the assignments for Thursday
Mrs. Burnquist
Mythology: Complete Native American Poetry Assignment

Mr. Grago
First Year Japanese: Complete 3-2 Homework
Second and Third Year Japanese: Finish short essays.

Mr. Slusser.
Career Pathways: Translate accomplishments and tasks to responsibilities.
Study Skills: Apply 5Q4R to assignment reading.

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Compose six sentences using faire and activities; memorize conjugation of verb " faire".
First Year Latin: Chapter Seven Vocab, English to Latin 3x each word and vocab quiz on Thursday

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break.

We want to thank the following families of the following students who helped us holiday wrap at Barnes and Noble this weekend. It was very enjoyable. They are: Camille and Clifford Alexander, Sam Hankins, Felipe Loyola, Breydon Chaffe Smith, and Anton Stadeicke.

Please remember that we are also holiday wrapping at Changing Hands from 12- 3 on December 23 and December 24 and we would welcome assistance then as well.

We also found out from Changing Hands that the promotion of buying merchandise from them and they would donate twenty percent to us if you mention our school will continue in December so please do not forget.

We are also doing our Penny Fundraising Drive and are still collecting Box Tops for Education and Campbell's labels. We are also still taking tax credit donations.

The Holiday Boutique is open at the front lobby of the school this week. Please stop in and see the many wonderful holiday ornaments and fixtures we are selling.

Next week the students will be taping Brainstorm. On December 12, some students will be performing at The Cahill Senior Center and we are having our winter Musical and Drama performance on the night of December 16.

Assignments for Wednesday
Mrs. Burnquist
All Junior/Senior English/History Classes: Complete work.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 140-41 3-17 (odd) and 19-20
Algebra One: Page 127 27-33 (odd) 37-39 and page 131 15-25 (odd)
Grade Eight History: Current Event (Due Friday)

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Three: Problem set 49

Mr. Milton
Grade Eight English: Read to chapter eight of Around the World in 80 Days and prepare for discussion: Does Passepartout think he committed the crime.
Middle School Science: Diagram and explain the water cycle.
Grade 6/7 History: Half a page on how did the Alliance System help cause World War One.
Grade 6/7 English: Read Second Stave of Christmas Carol by Friday. Define allegory and explain symbolism of Scrooge and Cratchit.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Ten English: Finish one page on what type of quest Don Quixote is on. Write one page paper comparing and contrast Don Quixote and Sancho: What is their relationship and how does their perception differ. Write vocab sentences.
Grade Ten History: Define Humanism in five sentences.
Grade Nine English: Write one page paper on Attilus moral character comparing it to Corelia and Coray.
Grade Nine History: Write one page paper on Carthage (Finish paper that was due on Monday). Draw a map of Ancient Romes road and trade networks.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.