Return to School Date

January 3, 2008


Please enjoy a safe and Happy Holiday season!

DUE DATES SET

In class on Thursday: Students received a reading over the EXPLORATION of Texas. Students were allowed the class period to work on reading and creating the map from the directions found in the paper.

THE DUE DATE FOR THE MAP IS UPON THEIR RETURN IN JAN. 2008

On Friday: Students were given Vocabulary for Unit 6, CHAPTER 5. Students were given that class period to work on getting all the words defined. Students will have a Quiz over this vocabulary in Jan. but the quiz date is not set. The date will be set upon their return in Jan. 2008.

Please take note of the Semester Exam date and times found below this post.

Check to see if you might live in Texas

· If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you may live inTexas
· If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone whodialed a wrong number, you may live in Texas .
· If "Vacation" means going anywhere south of Dallas for the weekend,you may live in Texas
· If you measure distance in hours, you may live in Texas .
· If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, youmay live in Texas
· If you install security lights on your house and garage, but leaveboth unlocked, you may live in Texas
· If you carry jumper cables in your car and your wife knows how to usethem, you may live in Texas
· If the speed limit on the highway is 55 mph -- you're going 80 andeverybody is passing you, you may live in Texas .
· If you find 60 degrees "a little chilly," you may live in Texas .
· If you actually understand these jokes and share them to all your Texas friends & others, you definitely live in Texas .

Native American TEXAN's

All classes have been divided up into different Indian Tribes of Texas. Students have been requested to create post cards about their individual Tribes addressing "PERSIA".

P = Political
E = Economical
R = Religious
S = Social
I = Intellectual
A = Arts

All students have been given notes over "PERSIA" and have two days in the computer lab to complete this task.

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PRE-AP

The students have also been given the task to create a board game that focuses on their Indian's Tribe culture and have been placed with another group to create this game. The game should address both tribes "PERSIA" aspects.

Hopefully, no student will attempt to scalp the CALVARY (AKA. ME)

Reading Check DUE 12-14-07

PRE-AP

Reading Check Due 12-14-07.

CHAPTER 4

And the ANSWER IS>...............

Here is the answer to the EXTRA CREDIT.

EXTRA CREDIT OFFER

Students have the chance to earn extra credit!!!!!

Must be turned in by December 7th, 2008.

Provide the proper response to the following Question:

December 7, 1941, is a date which will live in INFAMY!

The students found out that Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on this date.

We spoke about Doris "Dorie" Miller, an African American Seamen, who ran to man a Battle Station that was not his. He received the Navy Cross for his Bravery.

What is the name of the individual that was in charge of all Navy Personnel in the Pacific Fleet during World War II?

Hint:

He is from Fredricksburg, Texas.

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE -- HOT OFF THE PRESS

January 15, 2008*** Students will have two exams on this day
7th Grade Schedule

1st 8:45-10:00 EXAM
2nd 10:05-11:20 EXAM
4rd 11:25-12:05 CLASS
LUNCH 12:10-12:40 ***
5th 12:45-1:30 CLASS
6th 1:35-2:20 CLASS
7th 2:25-3:10 CLASS
8th 3:15-3:55 CLASS

January 16, 2008 *** Students will have two exams on this day
7th Grade Schedule
4th 8:45-10:00 EXAM
5th 10:05-11:20 EXAM
6th 11:25-12:05 CLASS
LUNCH 12:10-12:40 ***
7th 12:45-1:30 CLASS
8th 1:35-2:20 CLASS
1st 2:25 3:10 CLASS
2nd 3:15-3:55 CLASS

January 17, 2008 **** Students will have 3 exams on the 17th****
7th Grade Schedule

6th 8:45-10:00 EXAM
7th 10:05-11:15 EXAM
8th 11:20-12:30 EXAM

Jan. 17th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY

*** The 6th and 8th grade will follow the same testing schedule. The time for LUNCH will change.

DUE DATES SET

UNIT 5: Native American Indians
Regular Texas History:
Vocabulary due date is DEC. 10, 2007- Allows for 11 days to prepare and turn in.
Quiz over Vocabulary on DEC. 10, 2007

Pre-AP Texas History
Reading Check over Chapter 4, all classes choose DEC. 14, 2007
This would allow for 19 days from date assigned for the Reading Check.