December 6-10, 2010

Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I:

Spanish II: This week will focus on the use of the indirect object pronouns and verbs like gustar (Chapter 3 Lesson 2). We will finish and test by the end of the week.

Economics: We will complete and test the "Leadership Secrets" unit this week. Remember your entrepreneurship project due next week.

Arts and Humanities: We will continue our work on the stage set and you will have class time to work on your research project.

Western Civilizations: We begin Test 7 which covers the spread of the Renaissance and the birth of the Reformation. Be prepared to move quickly - the test is next Monday!

November 8-12, 2010

I'm sorry I've not posted the assignments these last couple of weeks - it's been a little crazy! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Economics: Workbook pages tomorrow, finish chapter 5 on Tuesday-Wednesday, Test on Friday.

Spanish I: We have finished chapter 3. We will review and test on Wednesday and begin chapter 4 on Thursday.

Spanish II: Chapter 2 Lesson 3 test on Monday, Test over Chapter 2 on Wednesday, begin Chapter 3 on Thursday.

Western Civ: We have one page of notes left (Monday/Tuesday) and I expect to test you on Friday. We'll begin lecture on the next chapter in addition to reviewing.

Arts and Humanities: Finish "Citizen Kane" and begin "To Have and Have Not".

October 25-29, 2010

Hey folks, sorry to post this late! I was out on Friday and, knowing that there were some potential interruptions to the class schedule, needed to see what had been accomplished in class. Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I: I delayed the scheduled test over Lesson 5 until today (Tuesday). We'll begin lesson 6 as soon as the test is completed and should be ready to test the material by the middle of next week.

Spanish II: We are working on Chapter 3 Lesson 3 and should test on Friday. This is the last lesson in the chapter so we will have a chapter test soon.

Economics: We test today over chapter 4 and will begin lecture tomorrow over chapter 5.

Western Civ: Test Wednesday coving the Roman Empire. Lecture for the next 4-5 school days on the developments within the Christian church during the Middle Ages.

Arts and Humanities: We've launched our classic film lesson. We are watching "You Can't Take it With You" starring a couple of my favorites - Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur. Each movie will be followed by a quiz and the students have their quarter long project expectations.

Thanks and have a great week!

October 18-22, 2010

Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I:

Spanish II:

Arts and Humanities: We are finally going to finish the "How Art Made the World" documentary. At last!

Western Civilizations: Lecture all this week on Rome. Test by the end of the week or early next week.

Economics: Chapter 4 lecture is wrapped up - we'll be working on the circular flow model all this week with a test by week's end.

October 11-15, 2010

Welcome back from Fall Break! I hope your time has been relaxing and refreshing. Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I: We'll finish Lesson 4 and test by Wednesday. Then on to our new verb "ser"! Vocabulary quizzes will resume on Thursday.

Spanish II: This week's focus will be using the command form of verbs. Test Wednesday.

Western Civ: We begin our study of the Roman Empire. Your notes (from the beginning of the year) will be collected for the quiz portion of your grade on Friday. Remember to do your homework!

Arts and Humanities: This is our last week of poetry before beginning our study of classic films. I hope that no one will fail this quarter because of missing poetry recitals!

Economics: We will finish Chapter 3 and be ready for a test by midweek.

September 27-October 1, 2010

The last week before Fall Break! I hope your weekend was refreshing and you are ready for a challenging week of classes! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I: Test over chapter 2 on Monday. We will begin Chapter 3 on Tuesday but will be interrupted by the Plan/Explore test on Thursday.

Economics: Congratulations on your successes in the marketing project. Great job! We begin chapter 3 lecture Monday and will be studying how businesses make price-related decisions.

Arts and Humanities: We will continue our storytelling concept through illustrated pages. Remember to learn your poetry!

Western Civilizations: Review on Monday and Tuesday and we begin the documentary "Guns, Germs, and Steel" as time allows. We will test over ancient Greece on Wednesday.

Spanish II: We will be working on chapter 2, lesson 2 this week, focusing on more stem-changing verbs and vocabulary associated with sports (baseball, soccer, and basketball). Lessons 2 and 3 introduce grammar which is beyond the scope of what we studied in Spanish I so please be prepared to take notes and spend extra time in study!

September 20-24, 2010

Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I: We will finish Chapter 2 lesson 3 and test by Friday. This is the last lesson in the chapter, so remember that there will be a chapter test following the section test!

Spanish II: This week we will learn the material from Chapter 2 lesson 1 and test by Friday.

Western Civilizations: We will spend this week discussing ancient Greece. Your homework assignment will be to research the recent unrest and financial difficulties in Greece.

Arts and Humanities: We will finish our study of "How Art Made the World". Remember to memorize your poetry!

Economics: You will recieve your marketing assignment on Monday and will be given class time throughout the week to complete it. However, we will be using some of our time to move into Chapter 3 lecture, discussing the concept of supply.

September 13-17, 2010

Hello everyone! I hope your weekend has been refreshing! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Economics: We continue our exploration of the subject of marketing with a class project based on the principles we learned in last week's lecture. Your project will count as a test grade and will require some independent research and work.

Spanish I: We will have a quiz tomorrow over the subject pronouns and the verb "tener". We will have a test over Chapter 2 lesson 1 on Wednesday.

Spanish II: Test Monday over chapter 1 lesson 3. After reviewing with the balance of time following Monday's test and on Tuesday as well we will test over chapter 1 on Wednesday. Remember that chapter tests count double the value of section tests!

Western Civilizations: We conclude our study of Egypt this week and should be ready to test by Friday. Remember to keep up with your weekly homework assignments!

Arts and Humanities: You should be preparing your poetry recitations - they will comprise the test portion of your grade for the quarter! We will watch the very excellent documentary this week entitled "How Art Made the World". I think you will enjoy it!

September 6-10, 2010

Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone! I hope your holiday has been a good one. Here's a look at the week ahead:

Spanish I: We begin Chapter 2 lesson 2 on Tuesday and should be ready for a test early next week. Study for your daily vocabulary quizzes!

Spanish II: After testing over Chapter 1 lesson 3 it will be time to review for our upcoming test over chapter 1.

Economics: After testing over Chapter 2 on Tuesday we will take a break from the lecture to discuss the key economic practice of marketing. You will have an opportunity to design your own marketing campaign using computer programs.

Western Civilization: We will continue our lecture/discussion about Egypt and then discuss current events in the region. Test 2b should be early next week.

Good job to those of you who took advantage of last week's bonus opportunity!

August 30 - September 3, 2010

Here’s a look at the week ahead:

Western Civilizations: Test 2 will be on Wednesday, please be prepared. We will begin our lecture discussion about the Egyptian Empire this week as well, which will be interesting, I hope. The computer in the new history room should be functional which will allow us to view videos as part of class. This week’s homework assignment has already been posted, drawing from articles found on the excellent website livius.org. These articles on this website are of great scholarly quality yet are written with students in mind. Because the contributors are history professors from colleges around the world not every opinion is given from a Christian perspective. I WILL GIVE 5 BONUS POINTS ON THE NEXT TEST IF YOU POINT OUT IN YOUR ESSAY ANY NON-BIBLICAL ERRORS FOUND IN THE ARTICLE. Do not mention the bonus in your essay or in conversations with your friends – this is a reward for checking the lesson plans website.

Spanish I: This week will be devoted to Lesson 2-1 (Second chapter, third lesson). From now on the chapters will be divided into three lessons each, and we will take a test following each lesson. There will be a chapter test at the end of the third lesson that will cover all the material in the three lessons and will count twice the value of a lesson test. Remember to study for your daily vocabulary quizzes!

Spanish II: Test 1-2 will be on Tuesday after review on Monday. We begin vocabulary quizzes on Wednesday and should be testing over 1-3 next Tuesday. Remember that after three sections there is a chapter test!

Arts and Humanities: We begin our art training in earnest this week. Be prepared to try!

Economics: We will finish chapter 2 lecture and begin the review work. Expect a test on Friday.

August 23-27, 2010

Are we ready for another big week? Here's a look at what's ahead:

Spanish I: Vocab quizzes and review on Monday and Tuesday. Test Wednesday and we begin Chapter 2 on Thursday.

Spanish II: Test on Monday! We begin daily quizzes for Chapter 1, Lesson 2 on Tuesday and they will run through the week. Look for a test over lesson 2 next Monday (don't worry, we won't have tests on Monday every week!).

Arts Appreciation: We continue our introduction to poetry this week and will also have our first exploration of classic paintings. If all goes as planned we should be working on our first art project by the end of the week!

Western Civilizations: Lecture this week will cover the early great civilizations: Old Babylon, the Hittites and Assyrians, and an introduction to biblical Israel. I foresee the next test being early next week.

Economics: Test on Monday! We'll have a small break from lecture to discuss personal money flow and then we're on to chapter 2.

Looking forward to another fantastic week!

August 16-20, 2010

Hello and welcome to the new school year! I am excited about everything that we have planned in each of these classes and I expect great things from each of you students. Here's a look at the week ahead:

Economics: Powerpoint lecture to cover chapter 1. We will have workbook exercises to complete and a test by Friday.

Arts Appreciation: Introduction of Unit 1 - Poetry. I will explain more in class.

Spanish I: We will have vocab quizzes each day this week as we continue to learn the basics of the Spanish language from chapter 1.

Spanish II: We will have vocab quizzes each day Mon-Wed. We will have our first test covering Chapter 1, Lesson 1 on Friday.

Western Civilizations: We will continue our lecture from the biblical account of creation and the dawn of the earliest civilizations. We will break from lecture briefly to discuss other secular views of the existence of humans for comparison's sake. I expect to be completed and ready for Test 1 by next Monday.

Remember, AP World history, you have a separate website devoted entirely to that class: www.scholastic.com/classhomepage .

Please feel free to contact me via email at robertakers@hotmail.com . Let me know if you need help with any subject - don't let yourself get too far behind! Also, there will be a KYA meeting Thursday after school to begin preparations for this year's conference. Thanks!

May 10-14

Nearing the end! Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: This is test week. Bring your Bibles and text books.

Spanish I: We will go over your tests and prepare for the upcoming section. We will finish our current chapter before reviewing for finals.

Spanish II: Unit test this week. First we'll review, using worksheets.

US History: We'll lecture on the Civil Rights movement all week long.

Please contact me via email if you have any questions!

May 3-7, 2010

This will be another big week! Many of the high school students will be participating in Thursday night's drama performance, but, of course, school must go on. Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: We have completed the unit and will be preparing for the unit test.

US History - We will review on Monday and Tuesday and have test 17 on Wednesday.

Spanish I - We will review Chapter 7, lesson 18 on Monday and test on Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday we will work on review packets for the upcoming chapter test. Although Wednesday is Cinco de Mayo, we will have a delayed class party on Friday.

Spanish II - We will finish the Preterit and Imperfect tenses this week and test over them early next week.

April 26 - 30, 2010

The focus of this week will be our annual testing. As such, class time that is available will be used to review and to prepare for the spring musical. Thursday and Friday will be normal days and we will pick up with a healthy review of the Spanish and history that we've been working on. Get plenty of sleep and eat a good breakfast this week. You may bring snacks to school to eat between tests in the classroom. God bless!

April 19-23, 2010

What an exciting week we've had at SCS! Thank God for Mrs. Bush's visit and all the things that were accomplished. Now back to some degree of normalcy, but, I suspect, the week of Jr/Sr Banquet will have its obstacles to overcome as well. Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: We will do Lesson 29 from the text and then have the unit test.

US History: We will complete our notes for Test 17 by the end of the week. With testing coming up, we will be hard-pressed to get the test in, so plan to be flexible!

Spanish I: Review chapter 7, Lesson 17 on Monday and Tuesday and then test on Wednesday.

Spanish II: We will begin 6-1 on Monday and test on Friday.

April 12-16, 2010

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope your time has been well-spent, and that you all will return well-rested not overly-tanned. Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: We have a great deal to discuss this week. We will probably only get to one new lesson from the text.

Spanish I: We have worksheets to review, and we're off to the land of direct object pronouns! They were introduced in the last chapter but will be covered more completely in this lesson (Ch 7, lesson 17).

Spanish II: Due to the scheduling problems we ran into last week, we still need to take the test over chapter 5. We will do this on Wednesday, using Monday and Tuesday to review and preview chapter 6.

US History: We have finished test 16, covering President Kennedy through the first Nixon administration. We will begin chapter 17 lecture immediately, covering Watergate through President Carter. Good stuff, guys, I'm looking forward to it. Don't forget to do your homework for the week!

Thanks and God bless!

March 28-April 2, 2010

Spring Break is near at hand! I am as excited as you are, but there's some things that must be accomplished beforehand. Heres a look at what's ahead:

Bible: Three (count 'em) text book assignments this week - and they'll be collected on Thursday so grades can be put in over the break.

US History - Monday you will test over recent material (Kennedy-Nixon's first administration). Tuesday and Wednesday you will watch a video on the Nixon presidency. Thursday you will be with me in the auditorium preparing for that night's drama performance.

Spanish I:You will have a series of review worksheets to do.

Spanish II: Monday - Tuesday will be devoted to preparing for the test over Chapter 5. We will test on Wednesday.

Have a great week!

March 22-26, 2010

We count the days until spring break! But let's finish the next couple of weeks with a good effort. Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: We'll only get to one lesson from the text this week, but I'm taking regular grades for the remainder of the year instead of grading your texts en toto at the end of the quarter. This should ensure your keeping up with assignments in a timely manner. Next week we will do three lessons!

US History: A slight change in plans...we will add another day of lecture (5 day test) in order to cover more ground before the break. Lecture will go through Nixon's first administration and include a discussion of the emergence of radical liberal and staunch conservatism in the 1960s. Test by the end of the week.

Spanish I: We will finish chapter 7 lesson 16 and test this week. Expect to do each activity and take vocab quizzes over the words found on pages 129 and 131.

Spanish II: We must complete 5-3 by the end of the week so we can take the test over chapter 5 next week. This will be challenging, so get ready to keep the pedal down!

March 15-19, 2010

We welcome the beginning of the fourth quarter! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Bible: Lessons from the text book.

US History: We begin lecture that will cover the administrations of Kennedy and Johnson. Lecture should take all week with a test early next week.

Spanish I: Test on Tuesday over chapter 6. We begin chapter 7, 16 on Wednesday with vocab quizzes daily. The focus country is Spain, so we'll be talking some about the European origins of the Spanish language and culture.

Spanish II: Although we are nearly finished with 5-2, it will take us until Friday to be ready to test. Please bring your dictionaries to class each day as there will be increased translation work. A look ahead: Lesson 5-3 will cover common irregular preterite tense verbs and then we'll have the chapter 5 test. Next up: the imperfect tense!

Please come to the Missions program on Thursday night! God bless!

March 8-12, 2010

Here's hoping for a good week with few interruptions! I really enjoyed the merit trip, and now it's time to get back to work. Here's a look at the week ahead.

Bible: On to more lessons.

US History: We continue our study of the Vietnam War. The lecture should take most of the week (end Wed or Thurs) and therefore, probably test early next week (don't grumble, there's absolutely nothing wrong with a Monday test!).

Spanish I: We will finish Lesson 15 on Monday, review Tuesday, Test Wednesday. Remember, this is the final lesson of chapter 6, so we can anticipate a chapter test next week (not on the same day as history test).

Spanish II: We will review on Monday and Tuesday, test over lesson 5-1 on Wednesday.

Let's keep up the pace - every class is doing well, despite the loss of snow days. We'll kick off the fourth quarter in great position for a strong finish. God bless!

March 1-5, 2010

Hello to those of you who take time to check this site! I hope it will be of some value to you this week. Remember that Friday is our Merit Trip (cross fingers, say prayer). Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible: We will cover and discuss the next two lessons in the text.

US History: We will spend the entirety of this week lecturing on the Vietnam War. This weeks homework assignment is related to the topic. I do not anticipate a test until early in the next week.

Spanish I: Having completed and tested over Chapter 6 Lesson 17, we will begin Lesson 18 on Monday. Because of the merit trip we will not have time to test this week. We will do each of the activities in the lesson. Just a reminder, this is the last lesson in the chapter and will be followed by the Chapter 6 test.

Spanish II: This week we will launch into Chapter 5 and study the use of the preterite tense in Spanish. Because we've done exercises concerning the two Spanish past tenses before we are actually ahead of the curriculum, therefore most of this will be review. Daily quizzes will begin on Tuesday. Again, due to the merit trip, I don't anticipate being able to test this week.

Congratulations and thanks to Hannah W for bringing in the Nixon and Reagan campaign buttons - they were really cool!

Preview of AP World History

This is a sample syllabus for AP World History. I've ordered previews of several texts and we will be making a decision as to the curriculum soon. Thanks!

http://www.newworldhistory.net/syllabi/AP%20World%20History%20Sample%20Syllabus.pdf

February 22-26, 2010

This very likely could be our first complete week of school since December! Here's a look at what's coming up:

Bible: Two next lessons in the text book.

US History: We should finish lecture notes for Test 14 on Wednesday and I anticipate having the test by the first of next week. This week's homework assignment introduces the history of the US over the last 50 years - I hope you enjoy it!

Spanish I - We begin vocabulary quizzes on Monday and should finish chapter 6 Lesson 17 by Wednesday, ready to test on Friday.

Spanish II - We will spend this week preparing for our test that covers Chapters 1-4. Please stay on top of the review and be ready to do your best - we're done with review for the year...it's all brand new material from here on!

Five points test bonus in US History to anyone who can bring in a piece of election memorabilia from any election that has already occurred - don't be stealing yard signs!

February 15-19, 2010

I hope your extended weekend has been a good one! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Bible: We'll accomplish the next two lessons in the Bible books on Wednesday and Thursday.

US History: We should finish lecture notes for Test 14 this week (wrapping up World War II and moving into the Korean War). The test will not be until early the following week.

Spanish I: This week we will finish chapter 6 lesson 13 and test by Friday. There will be no vocabulary quizzes as a result of a need to get through these pages rather quickly. Quizzes will resume next week when we begin lesson 14.

Spanish II: As agreed upon in class, we will put off the test on chapter 4, lesson 3 until Thursday so your Wednesday schedule isn't too packed. KEEP IN MIND that immediately following this test is the test covering chapters 1-4 (sometime next week after a few days of review - but you already have the study guide and should be working ahead!).

February 8-February 12, 2010

We are now past midterm in the 3rd quarter, and it is important to keep up a good effort! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Bible: after several weeks away from the text book we will pick back up with a couple of new lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday will be dedicated to taking the ASVAB.

US History: Please note the assignment for this week posted on the history site. If you failed to do last week's assignment you need to go back and look it over - it contains the information necessary for the 3rd Quarter "Test Pass", which I'm sure you won't want to miss. We will take Test 13 on Tuesday and continue our lecture on Test 14 throughout the week. ASVAB Thursday.

Spanish I: This week will be dedicated to wrapping up and testing over Chapter 5. While this chapter has contained a great deal of new grammar, you all have held up well and are doing great - now on to Chapter 6 and ER and IR verbs!

Spanish II: Although we've covered everything from Chapter 4, lesson 2 in class we'll not test until Wednesday, but expect to move quickly over the next few days. We'll review on Monday, introduce Ch 4 lesson 3 on Tuesday, and Test Wednesday. As mentioned before, all of chapter 4 is focused on vocabulary (rather than grammar) and will be covered quickly. I anticipate finishing the chapter early next week.

February 1-5, 2010

Hope you've enjoyed the snow! This week is something of an anniversary for me. As of Monday morning (provided there's school) SCS will be my longest term employer. I had the privilege of teaching for Heritage Christian Academy from 1996 to 2003, but I left at the end of January in the 02-03 school year to become the pastor of our church in London. It has been a tremendous pleasure to work for two schools of excellence. I've experienced seeing them grow from small (about 200 students) in borrowed facilities to the larger institutions they are today, each in a beautiful state-of-the-art facility. I'm expecting great things in the future for Christian education!

The weather has made it very difficult to maintain a plan over the last several weeks, and this week will be no exception. Following is the plan, barring inclement weather.

Bible: We will watch the documentary "Expelled" by Ben Stein on Tues-Thursday.

US History: I will have test 12 ready to hand out at the end of class on Monday. We will finish test 13 this week and likely test early next week.

Spanish I: We will finish chapter 5 lesson 12 on Monday, test will be on Wednesday. That is the final lesson in the chapter, meaning that we will take a few days to review and then test over all of chapter 5. Please begin reviewing the chapter immediately!

Spanish II: the next time we have class (ostensibly Monday) we will test over chapter 4, lesson 2. The secion on chapter 4, lesson 3 will only take a few days, so we will test again in about a week.

Remember the merit trip on Friday, Feb 5. Please be at the school at 6:45, ready to roll at 7. We will depart Perfect North at 8:00 PM, meaning an estimated time of return sometime after 11:00. More info available in the office. Thanks!

January 25-29, 2010

Most of you have heard the news by now, but the merit trip has been postponed due to inclement weather. We will reschedule asap, and that will likely affect lesson plans, so with that caveat, here we go:

Bible: We'll finish our movie and follow it up with a documentary.

Spanish I - We will test on Tuesday, due to the change in plans, and that will keep us from doubling up on Wednesday with the scheduled history test. We will immediately begin work on 5-12, which we will cruise through rather quickly. I anticipate that in the next week, then, we will complete chapter 5 and be ready to move on to chapter 6.

Spanish II - You are going to have to be on your toes! We are going to move through chapter 4, lesson 1 rather quickly - test this week, in fact. (Chapter 4 has very little grammar, it mostly focuses on vocab. This is in preparation for chapter 5, in which we delve into all-new grammar-!-which makes me excited. Buckle your seatbelts, we're going to be moving quickly!

US History - Test 12 will be on Wednesday, and we will be reviewing Monday and Tues. Of course, we will move on to test 13 lecture notes as time allows.

Arts Appreciation - a time to reflect on all we've seen and heard over the last few weeks! I hope you've enjoyed the documentary as much as I have. The project will be a test grade.

January 18-22, 2010

Happy extended weekend everyone! I hope you use your extra day wisely - rest, exercise, study, and spend time getting closer to family, friends, and God. Here's a look at the week ahead...

Bible: We are nearing the end of Unit 3, meaning that there is a test soon. I will return your books on Tuesday with homework and quiz grades taken over the Unit 2 lessons we've done so far.

Spanish I: We should finish Chapter 5, lesson 11 and be ready to test by Friday. There will be vocabulary quizzes each day, so be prepared!

Spanish II: Due to the snow days it's taken us some extra time to finish chapter 3, but the test is scheduled for Wednesday. We'll immediately launch into chapter 4 lesson 1, beginning vocab quizzes on Friday.

US History:

Fine Arts: We will take a break from lecture to view a documentary called "How Art Made the World". It goes over the eras we've been discussing and hopefully ties the development of art and world culture.

January 11-15, 2010

Now, didn't we learn something from last week's post! I will continue to promote this web site in class, but please don't pass this on - commenting on this week's post will earn you a homework pass in Spanish class. Keep it under your hats.

Here we go:

Bible: Pressing on with Lessons 22 and 23. I will take a homework/quiz grade, which I announced last week but was stymied by the weather.

US History - change in plans!!! The test will be delayed until Friday, Jan 15. The second class didn't get the Thursday lecture because of the early dismissal. We should be able to wrap things up for both classes on Tuesday and open class on Wednesday and Thursday with review. However, we will begin lecture over test 13 at the earliest possible opportunity.

Spanish I - Test delayed until Wednesday (Ch 5, lesson 10), but we have a great deal to accomplish in the next couple of days. Come with your pencils sharp and your pants on fire - we're going to be moving!

Spanish II - virtually the same as Spanish I. Test over 3-3 on Wednesday, Ch 3 next Monday.

Arts Apprec - Roman art review, then on to Rococo. We begin lecture in earnest with Rococo, so get ready to take notes.

Drama - we go to the stage this week with BBB and will spend one day putting music on stage. The first 25 lines are due by Friday, so all 25 and unders should have everything memorized - including prompts. Let's not spend a semester learning lines - instead let's spend our time learning to act! Sorry for the delay in assigning everyone their roles, but that should be completed on Monday - would have been last week except for the snow.

New Semester! January 4-8 2010

I hope you all are as excited to see school resume as I am! Judging by some of the less-than-overjoyed posts on Facebook, I doubt that is the case entirely! However, this is usually one of the most productive periods of the school year. Let's get a good start on the third quarter.

Bible - Lessons 19 and 20

US History - We begin lecture on World War I. There are five days of lecture and I anticipate a test on Wednesday, Jan 13. Remember that you have homework due Friday evening, January 11!

Spanish I - We will begin the study of chapter five. Starting Tuesday there will be daily vocabulary quizzes with a test over 5-10 on Monday, January 11.

Spanish II - We will wrap up chapter 3 by learning reflexive verbs (and the attached pronouns). There will be vocabulary quizzes every day from Tuesday to Friday with a test over 3-3 on Monday, January 11 and a test over chapter 3 on Friday, January 15.

Drama - Introduction to drama, Announcement of parts for the play and musical, tentative dates, ticket information.

In order to assure that this page is fulfilling its purpose, please log on and leave a comment before Wednesday, January 6, and receive a bonus in every class you are taking from me. Thanks!