Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hoep you are all well.

The teachers are very excited and pleased with the quality of science fair projects the students have submitted. We will continue judging exhibits tomorrow during first hour.

Please remember to pay your second semester fees.

Please reemmber to buy your 2008/09 yearbook.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: G and H with translation pages 45-46
Spanish Two: Finish worksheet #2

Mr. Gordon
Science Fiction Literature: Short Stories are due on May 7

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Worksheet 5-3
Japanese Two and Three: All students complete your individual assignments and review your lines for the play.
Japanese Literature: Reda page 391 to 409 : " The Lae Suicides of Sonezaki"
World Geography: Read the handout on Japan.

Mr. Slusser
Leaders in History: Answer questions 1-7 of Muhammad Reading. Complete sentences with proper grammar.

Mr. Milton
French One: Write and translate " avoir" conjugation and study.
Latin One: Chapter 13 vocab Latin to English 3x and study.

Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Here are the assignments for Friday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Bacteria wanted posters due on Monday.
Anatomy: 1) Pedigree Practice and 2) Beyond Mendel worksheet

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine History: Read to page 64 of the Name of the Rose and complete final outlines for paper.
Grade Eleven History: Complete questions on Japanese reading on page 405 and complete final outlines for paper.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Three: Page 71
Algebra Two: Page 225 1-33 odd

Mr. Virgin
Grades Six through Eight English: Study for vocab test and a test on the film " Shakespeare in Love"
Grade Ten English: Document analysis: The Papers of George Washington." Do worksheet.
Grade Eight History: Write two paragraphs on whether you believe that propaganda is and effective tool to persuade populations to a certain point of view (use examples).

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Science Fair finishing touches.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 367-368 1-9 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 458-59 15-37 (do not do 19,28, and 33. For 34-37 find domain for all four but only graph one of them.)

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope every one is well.

Please remember that the Science Fair will be held Thursday during Third Hour.

Assignments for Thursday
Mr. Gordon
Sci Fi Lit: R.U.R. book report due on Thursday and rough drafts on short stories due on May 7.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Complete 5-2 worksheet
Japanese Two/Three: Complete individual assignments.
Japanese Literature: Compose 1 Haiku Poem
World Geography: Bring a map on Thursday that identifies the following: The four main islands of Japan, Okinawa, Taiwan, China, North and South Korea.

Mr. Milton
French One: Study for test on chapter four part two.
Latin One: Study for test on chapters 11 and 12.

Announcement and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Fourth Quarter Progress Reports will be released on May 8

Please remember to buy the 2008/09 School Yearbook

We will have half days on May 8 and May 15.

Here are the assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Bacteria wanted research project.
Anatomy: Make up work.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: Sentence Outlines
Grade 11 English: When I get older poem.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine History: Read page 27 to 39 of The Name of the Rose, bring a current event on Pakistan and Afghanistan. Final outline for paper is due on Friday, May 1.
Grade Eleven History: Complete assignment on Hitler and Mussolini if not completed in class. Bring in current event on Pakistan or Afghanistan. Final outline for paper is due on Friday, May 1.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Page 499 1-15
Chemistry: Bring project materials.
Algebra Three: Page 633 1-12

Mr. Virgin
Grade Eight English: Read packet on " Run On and Sentence Fragments." Do worksheets at back of packet. Do vocab sentences (two per word).
Grade Ten English: Read packet on American Revolution and be prepared to discuss the events and people involved in the start of the revolution.
Grade Eight History: Read packet on the Rise of Adolph Hitler and think about what was happening in World/Germany from 1919 to 1929.
Grade Six/Seven English: Read packet on Run On and Sentence Fragments. Do worksheets at back of packet.

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Finish Science Fair on display boards.
Grade Six/Seven History: Study for test.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 363 1-15 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 457-58 1-14 9for 6-9 find distance between the points also.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Here are the assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: 1) Examining the Fossil Record 2) How Did Life Begin and 3) Test on Evolution
Anatomy: 1) Punnett Square and Guinea Pig

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade Ten English: Complete an " object poem: attach emotion to 7"
Grade 12 English: T and C plus R.7 Part One and Two of Sentence Outline.
Grade 11 English: Visual #2 is due Poem: RE shadow, emotion; seven lines at least
Grade Nine English: Poem: Shadow : seven lines (emotion)
Mr. Gordon:
Grade Nine and Eleven History:Complete outlines for research paper.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 353 23-31 (odd) and 358 1-21 (odd)
Algebra One: Finish up assignment from 4/22

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Please remember that we have an open house for potential new students on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please tell a family member and friend about the programs we offer.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Make up work for those who did not do homework.
Spanish Two: Twenty Sentences with translation using verbs on pages 64,66, and 68.

Mr. Gordon
Sci Fi Lit: Book report on R.U.R. is due next Thursday and rough draft on short stories is due on May 7.

Mr. Grago
First Year Japanese: Complete worksheet 5-1
Second Year Japanese: Complete Unit 12 worksheets
Third Year Japanese: Complete worksheet 3-2
Japanese Literature: Read page 363-373 " The Narrow Road to Oku"
World Geography: Review coverage for Africa for test.

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Study for chapter four test.
First Year Latin: Exercise 12c, answers in Latin.

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.

Please remember to watch our team on Brainstorm tonight.

Please remember to order a 2008/09 Yearbook.

Please remember to turn in the permission slip for the field trip to the museum of Natural History.

Please remember to turn in your free and reduced lunch forms to Mrs. G.

There will be half Days on Friday May 8 and Friday May 15 for professional development.

Assignments for Friday.
Ms. Domanik
Biology: How life began reinforcement and test on Monday.
Anatomy: 1) Punnett Squares and Guinea Pig.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine and Eleven History: Outlines for paper are due on Friday.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Three: Finish Two assignments that were started in class.
Chemistry: Bring project description.

Mr. Virgin
Grade Eight English: Read chapter 6-12 of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and study for vocab and " In Search of Shakespeare " test.
Grade Ten History: Answer three essay questions (two paragraphs each) on French and Indian War that were placed on board in class.
Grade Eight History: Create a propaganda poster or a commercial (propaganda).
Grade Six/Seven English: Study for vocab test and " In Search of Shakespeare " test.

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Finish Science Fair experiments/demonstrations and bring display board by Monday.
Grade Six/Seven History: Finish review questions and study for test on World War One.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 332 1-23 (odd), 29-51 (odd) and page 345 5-19 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 365 # 1, page 407-9 1-53 (see back for daily breakdown): Note I will be checking completion on many problems.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Parents of Grade Ten Students: It is time to start thinking about the PSAT in October 2009. Please advise the office if you would like your child to take the test in October.

Please remember to turn in your free and reduced lunch forms to Mrs. Gordon

Please remember that yearbooks are on sale at the front office.

These are the assignments for Thursday. Please advise if there are any questions.

Ms. Domanik
Zoology: 1) Chordata: Fishes worksheet and projects due on May 1.

Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Three Sentences with each verb on page 42.
Spanish Two: Do and translate J on page 60.

Mr. Slusser
Leaders in History: Outline Caesars strengths and weaknesses.

Announcements and Assignments for Wednesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Please remember to submit your permission slips for the trip to the Mesa Southwest (Natural History Museum) that will take place on Friday.

We will be resending summer school enrollment forms on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will send you what electives and sports will be offered next year.

We will be hosting an open house on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.. Please invite any one who you feel would enjoy our program.

The Science Fair will be held during third hour on Thursday April 30.

Assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Examining the Fossil Record
Anatomy: Reproduction Assignment

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade Ten and Twelve English: Bring in a favorite poem.
Grade Eleven English: Persuasive Selection( Ten percent off) and second section of the study guide #1-3 and bring visual materials.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine History: Outline for paper is due on Friday. Please also complete two paragraph essay on the effects of the Crusades.
Grade Eleven History: Outline for paper is due on Friday. Please also complete two paragraph essay on the totalitarian leadership traits of Hitler and Stalin.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Test on Wednesday
Algebra Three: Page 633

Mr. Virgin
Grade Eight English: Bring 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne and write a story using vocab words (one page).
Grade Ten History: List the French Forts built during the French and Indian War .
Grade Eight History: Analysis of a propaganda poster from WWII and write two sentences for each section of analysis.
Grade Six/seven English: Bring Last of Mohican's by Cooper to class and write a story using vocab words (one page).

Mr. Smith:
Pre Algebra and Algebra One: Please ask your child how their quiz went.

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Study for chapter nine test.
Grade Six/Seven History: Paragraph: Why did the United States reject the Treaty of Versailles?

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.

Please remember to submit your permission slips for the upcoming field trips.

Please remember to buy a 2008/09 Yearbook.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Biology project due on 4/27/09

Mrs. Burnquist:
Grade Ten English: Complete make up work.
Grade Twelve English: Complete make up work.
Grade Eleven English: Chapters 1-11/questions 1-8, Read chapters two through eighteen and review questions
Grade Nine English: Study Shakespeare's words and complete make up work.

Mr. Gordon
Both Grade Nine and Grade 11 History: Bring all sources for paper in (including books) and at least six pages of notes or 12 index cards.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Page 538 11-18

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 251-252 1-11 (odd) 23-33 (odd) and page 261-62 1-23 (odd): If not a perfect square, then give the two numbers that the square root is between and estimate the answer.
Algebra One: Page 351 5-15 (odd) and find solutions, 20

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Complete study guide questions for chapter nine on energy.
Grade Six/Seven History: Two paragraphs: Explain concept of total war and how it affected nations economies in World War One.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Please remember to turn in your Free and Reduced Lunch form.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: All conjugations of verbs and flash cards.
Spanish Two: Exercise G,H with translation.

Mr. Gordon:
Sci Fi Lit: Read Act I of R.U.R. and complete two paragraph essay on the theme of The Planet of the Ood.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Complete take home test.
Japanese Two/Three: Complete individual assignments on your lessons and work on your lines for the play.
Japanese Literature: Read priests on page 322-331.
World Geography: Complete map of Africa.

Mr. Slusser
Leaders in History: Outline Caesars accomplishments from assigned reading material.

Mr. Milton
French: Complete and translate exercise 16 on page 161.
Latin: Study story translations and vocab for quiz.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Assignments for Friday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Here are the assignments for Friday.

Ms. Domanik
Biology: Taxonomic Keys
Anatomy: 1) Biology quiz 2) Meiosis Reinforcement 3) Study Guide

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: See calendar: Thesis and note cards
Grade 11 English: Project part two and read. Study vocab.
Grade Nine English: Study vocab

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine History: Bring all sources to class on Monday and at least six pages of research notes or 12 index cards with appropriate citations.
Grade Eleven History; Complete two paragraph assignment on Mussolini and what characteristics of a totalitarian system did his government adopt. Bring all sources to class on Monday and at least six pages of research notes or 12 index cards with appropriate citations.

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 246-47 1-21 (odd), 25-29 (odd) and extra credit 31-41 (odd)
Algebra One: Page 340-41 1-11 (odd) and 345-46 7-19 (odd) and extra credit 21-31 (odd)

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Finish study guide and study for test-energy problems
Grade 6/7 History: One paragraph on the role of women in World War One.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are well.

Please fill out the revised free and reduced lunch forms that we have sent home with your children. We need them back by Friday.

Please remember to pay your second semester fees.

Assignments for Thursday

Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: 3x3x verbs and yo conjugations.

Mr. Gordon
Sci Fi Lit: Complete both two paragraph essays.

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.

Please remember to submit your permission slips for the field trips and your 2008/09 Yearbook order.

Below C and A calls will be made on Friday.

Student of the Year Nominees will be released soon.

Assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: 1) evolution by natural selection 2) changes in living things and 3) evolution of caris pedatus
Anatomy: Quiz

Mrs. Burnquist
Grade 12 English: 25 Note Cards with 5-8 sources and thesis statements.
Grade 11 English: First selection from narrative writing genre. Read through chapter 16 and 17 and vocab.
Grade Nine English: Study Vocab (regular and Shakespeare)

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine History: Bring sources for paper and complete two paragraph essay on were the Crusaders morally right to attack Jerusalem with two reasons.
Grade Eleven History: Bring sources for paper and complete two paragraph essay on what were four reasons Mussolini came to power in Italy in 1922.

Mr. Harmon
Chemistry: Bring project supplies on Friday.
Algebra Three: Problem set 84 (Cody needs to complete ps 72,76,77, 79, and q1)

Mr. Smith
Pre Algebra: Page 227-228: 23-31 (odd) page 231-32 1-11 (odd) and page 237-38 3-15 mult of three, 19 and 21.
Algebra One: Page 325 7-17 (odd) page 330-331 17-27 (odd) and 30 and page 334 13-16.

Mr. Virgin
Grades Six through Eight English: Identify vocab words as noun, verbs, adverbs, and etc. Write two sentences for each vocab word.
Grade Eight History: We discussed rationing in Britain in WWII. Did the United States go through any rationing during WWII and what items were rationed.
Grade Ten History: Write two paragraphs on how Indians got along with French Traders.

Announcements and Assignments for Tuesday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Please remember that we are off tomorrow and we will reopen on Monday.

Assignments for Tuesday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Vocab chapter six 3x3x
Spanish Two: Review chapter seven verbs and vocab.

Mr. Gordon
Sci Fi Lit: If not turned in, complete two paragraph essay on if time travel is possible, can history be changed with two reasons.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Andrew( worksheet 6-1 and 6-2). All others worksheet 5-1
Japanese Two and Three: Complete individually assigned worksheets and your play lines.
Japanese Literature: Significance of Matthew C Perry to Japans History.

Mr. Milton
French One: Complete and translate exercises 10 and 11 and chapter four
Latin One: Chapter 12 vocab Latin to English 3x and study and finish translating the story captured.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians

We hope you are well.

Please submit permission slips for the Botanical Garden and Mesa Southwest/Natural History Museum field trips.

Yearbooks are on sale at the front office.

Please remember that we are off on Friday.

Assignments for Monday
Ms. Domanik
Biology: Biology semester project due on April 27.
Anatomy: 1) Transcription and Translation and 2) Genetic Code Practice.

Mrs Burnquist
Grade Ten English: Read Scene One of Acts IV and V; bring magazines, loose leaf binder rings or 50 cents
Grade 12 English: Take 20 note cards (5-8 source cards) by 4/13
Grade 11 English: Read to chapter 15 and fill at Museum mapping worksheet and other materials.
Grade Nine History: Study Shakespeare vocab, bring in one old magazine, and 50 cents for binder rings.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine and Eleven History: Bring sources for paper on Wednesday April 15.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Bring page 530 to class so we can work on it.

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Study for test on part one sources of energy and detailed explanation of your science fair project, demonstration or model.
Grade Six/Seven History: 1) You are a solider in the trenches. Write a letter home describing your experiences and research strengths and weaknesses of your chosen country in World War One.

Mr. Virgin
Grades Six through Eight English: Correct Vocab test and read packet on subject/verb agreement
Grade Ten History: Write what you believe the First Thanksgiving was like from the Native American Point of View.
Grade Eight History: Americans did not want to be drawn into the war in Europe. Write two paragraphs on why Americans did not want to go to war.

Please advise if there are any questions and take care.

Announcements and Assignments for Thursday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are well.

Check out the article in the Tempe Town News about the school trip to Japan. Please contact us if you are interested in going to Italy in the spring of 2010. People who sign by the end of April will get a $75 discount.

Below C calls will be made on Friday April 17.

Please remember that we are closed on Friday.

Assignments for Thursday
Mrs. Ratliff
Spanish One: Review verb conjugation and vocab for chapter five.

Ms. Domanik
Zoology: Complete clam worksheet and grasshopper worksheet.

Mr. Gordon
Sci Fi Lit: Complete two paragraph assignment on Should people know their future with three reasons. They should also be working on their three to five page short story whose rough draft will be due on Thursday May 7. This story should be done on size 12 font in helvetica or arial style. It can not be shorter than three pages and no longer than six. The story should be either sci fi, horror, fantasy, or mystery in genre.

Mr. Grago
Japanese One: Review for test on Thursday
Japanese Two and Three: Complete individual homework assignments
Japanese Literature: Research the following topic: St. Francis Xavier.
World Geography: Bring to class an article on current African News.

Mr. Slusser
Leaders in History: Answer questions 5-9 from Caesar Study Guide.

Mr. Milton
First Year French: Complete and translate exercise 7 on page 153.
First Year Latin: Study for chapter 11 test.

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.

Remember that Yearbooks are on sale for $20.00

Please remember that we are off on Friday.

Please remember to pay your second semester fees.

Assignments for Wednesday
Ms. Domanik:
Biology: Squirrel Island and Hand Span Lab
Anatomy: R and A reinforcement and practice.

Mrs. Burnquist
Grades Nine and Ten English: Study vocab/write sentences; test on Wednesday
Grade Twelve English: Study vocab/write sentences and bring sources with 4x6 index cards.
Grade Eleven English: Respond to Board Questions and read up to chapter 12 of Grapes of Wrath.

Mr. Gordon
Grade Nine and Eleven History: Sources for research paper are due on April 15.

Mr. Harmon
Algebra Two: Page 527, 1-24, 1-6 review
Chemistry: Test on Wednesday
Algebra Three and Independent Algebra Two: Quiz on Wednesday

Mr. Milton
Middle School Science: Exercise Three on page 148 and corrections on exercise one and two.
Grade Six/Seven History: Two Paragraphs on comparing and contrasting war on Eastern Front to war on western front in World War One.

Mr. Slusser
Grade 12 History: Report on Rwanda Civil War due Wednesday.

Mr. Virgin
Grades Six through Eight English: Study for vocab quiz and finish subject/verb quiz.
Grade Ten History: Give three reasons why slavery rose so fast in the New World (Americas and one paragraph for each reason.)
Grade Eight History: Please explain why, in three paragraphs, why Franklin Roosevelt was elected for President four times.

Announcements and Assignments for Monday

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope you are all well.

Testing is over except for a few makeups. The students behaved very well.

We still have about two months of school. Please convey to the kids that there is still a lot to learn and projects to complete. We have a lot of fun things to look forward to: The Science Project Fair, Sunsplash on May 21, The Spring Performance of Arsenic and Old Lace, The Guitar Performance, and our End of the Year/Graduation Ceremonies. We will also start after school conferences next week to discuss your child's progress and the 2009/10 school year.

Next Monday, we will have an assembly at the end of the school day to recognize the honor roll and perfect attendance students. Please remember that we will be off on Friday.

Yearbooks are on sale in the front office for $20.00. We are also still collecting Pennies for Dollars and are planning for Italy in the spring of 2010. Please contact us if there are any questions.

Assignments for Monday
Mr. Virgin/Mrs. Burnquist
Grades Six through Nine English: Complete three paragraph essay on how Shakespeare's life up to him becoming an actor that you believe has influence on him and prepared him for life as an actor and the playwright he would become.

Take care.