Friday, November 21, 2008
Spelling bee
I just witnessed and judged the spelling bee and I want to send congratulations to Jessica from 382 for winning second place! Aiyanna from 361 also participated and did very well. I'm proud of both of you.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Conferences and celebrations
I was pleased to see many parents last night at parent-teacher conferences. Thank you to those who came. If anyone would like to contact me about work, you may email me at trbasile@gmail.com.
I also would like to congratulate the students of the month for the month of October!:
382 - Jugens
383 - Andrew
361 - Coty
These students have a 100% homework turn-in rate, excellent behavior, and great classwork. Congratulations to you all. I will arrange your independent library periods soon. (Dunessa, I haven't forgotten about yours; I have to reschedule because I didn't want you to miss class today).
I also would like to congratulate the students of the month for the month of October!:
382 - Jugens
383 - Andrew
361 - Coty
These students have a 100% homework turn-in rate, excellent behavior, and great classwork. Congratulations to you all. I will arrange your independent library periods soon. (Dunessa, I haven't forgotten about yours; I have to reschedule because I didn't want you to miss class today).
Monday, November 17, 2008
Renzulli update, parent/teacher conferences
My original goal was to take all three classes to the computer lab by Friday, November 21st, to set up their Renzulli accounts. Unfortunately, I will be missing two periods with 383 this week because of our half-day tomorrow. I will take 383 to the computer lab next week when we have a free period.
I hope to see all of my students' parents tomorrow at parent-teacher conferences. Remember, the two sessions take place during 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
I hope to see all of my students' parents tomorrow at parent-teacher conferences. Remember, the two sessions take place during 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Congratulations
Congratulations to Shannon of 382 and Octavia from 361 to making the Bildersee chorus! I can't wait to hear you girls sing.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Marking Period 2
Dear students and parents,
The second marking period is upon us and I'm very excited about some of the changes and new programs that will be integrated into our ELA classes.
SnapGrades - SnapGrades is an online gradebook where students and parents can log in to view their progress in class. I will give you all your login accounts so you can check your progress any day of the week. I hope to accomplish this in the next few weeks.
Renzulli - Renzullilearning.com is an exciting website where students create a learning profile and find thousands of activities geared to their interests and needs. I will take each of my classes to the computer lab to sign up for this website. Every class should create a profile by Friday, November 21.
Book Talks - Book Talk #4 will be due on Monday for all classes. Students should follow the book talk format for this assignment. By the end of next week, I hope to create an independent menu of different book talks, where students can respond to their books creatively.
I look forward to the new marking period. Exciting changes are coming!
The second marking period is upon us and I'm very excited about some of the changes and new programs that will be integrated into our ELA classes.
SnapGrades - SnapGrades is an online gradebook where students and parents can log in to view their progress in class. I will give you all your login accounts so you can check your progress any day of the week. I hope to accomplish this in the next few weeks.
Renzulli - Renzullilearning.com is an exciting website where students create a learning profile and find thousands of activities geared to their interests and needs. I will take each of my classes to the computer lab to sign up for this website. Every class should create a profile by Friday, November 21.
Book Talks - Book Talk #4 will be due on Monday for all classes. Students should follow the book talk format for this assignment. By the end of next week, I hope to create an independent menu of different book talks, where students can respond to their books creatively.
I look forward to the new marking period. Exciting changes are coming!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Good news and bad news
First, here's the good news. I'd like to congratulate the students in every class that currently have an average of 90 or above.
383: Dunessa, Andrew, Aharon
361: Keisha, Cordero, Coty, Octavia
Keep up the good work, kids!
Other students are close to achieving the 90% mark. Here are the students that currently have an average of 80 or higher.
382: Jugens, Jennifer, Rene, Matthew, Shawn
383: Regina, Natasha
361: Nijiko, Charisma, Teliyah
Another group of students is improving after the most recent progress report. Here are the students that currently have an average of 70 or higher.
382: Alester, Ruth, Jeff, Diamond
383: Kevin, Allison
361: Mosiah, Ayianna, Victoria
Unfortunately, with the good news comes some bad news.
If you do not see your name on one of these lists, it means you have a 65 average and are barely passing, or it means you are currently failing the first quarter.
Do your homework. You may also see me about work that you can make up.
383: Dunessa, Andrew, Aharon
361: Keisha, Cordero, Coty, Octavia
Keep up the good work, kids!
Other students are close to achieving the 90% mark. Here are the students that currently have an average of 80 or higher.
382: Jugens, Jennifer, Rene, Matthew, Shawn
383: Regina, Natasha
361: Nijiko, Charisma, Teliyah
Another group of students is improving after the most recent progress report. Here are the students that currently have an average of 70 or higher.
382: Alester, Ruth, Jeff, Diamond
383: Kevin, Allison
361: Mosiah, Ayianna, Victoria
Unfortunately, with the good news comes some bad news.
If you do not see your name on one of these lists, it means you have a 65 average and are barely passing, or it means you are currently failing the first quarter.
Do your homework. You may also see me about work that you can make up.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Reading log
I had this reading log assignment written on the chalkboard all week. I'm posting it here as well in case someone missed the homework.
Every night:
Read for 30 minutes
Date:
Title:
Author:
Pages Read:
MONDAY - COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Using a T-chart or a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast two characters or events in the book you're reading.
TUESDAY - MAKING PREDICTIONS
Write a 2-sentence summary of what you read. Then write 2-3 sentences about what you think will happen next.
WEDNESDAY - VISUALIZING
Draw a picture of a scene that you read. Explain why you chose this scene to draw.
THURSDAY - VOCABULARY
Write 5 words you don't know OR 5 words that are important in the book.
This is due on Friday for all classes.
Every night:
Read for 30 minutes
Date:
Title:
Author:
Pages Read:
MONDAY - COMPARE AND CONTRAST
Using a T-chart or a Venn Diagram, compare and contrast two characters or events in the book you're reading.
TUESDAY - MAKING PREDICTIONS
Write a 2-sentence summary of what you read. Then write 2-3 sentences about what you think will happen next.
WEDNESDAY - VISUALIZING
Draw a picture of a scene that you read. Explain why you chose this scene to draw.
THURSDAY - VOCABULARY
Write 5 words you don't know OR 5 words that are important in the book.
This is due on Friday for all classes.
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