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Weekly Bulletin 10/27

Hi everyone!

Here's a quick list of important info for our class. 

End of the Term

The last official day of the term is Nov 7th. I am requiring all work to be turned in by Nov 6th so that I have time to grade all assignments before reporting final term grades. I always tell students that it's better to turn in work late, than not at all!

Guest Speaker

This week on Thursday, we will have a forensic sketch artist from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Department giving a presentation about how she uses art and science on the job.

Day of the Dead Celebration

Last week I sent a letter home about our Day of the Dead class celebration on Friday Nov. 1st. The kids are really excited about it, and have created some amazing art already. If you plan on purchasing any party supplies from the list, please let me know ahead of time so we don't end up with double. (below)

Conferences

If you haven't signed up for a conference, please let me know what day/time you prefer and I will do my best to find a time slot that works for you. A week before conferences, I will send home individual reminders to every family. Here are times set aside for conferences:

11/21 - 4:00pm - 7:45pm

11/25 - 8:45am - 7:45pm

11/26 - 8:45am - 3:45pm

Upcoming Dates

Last Day to turn in work 11/6

Last Day of the term 11/7

No School 11/8 & 11/11 (Veteran's Day)

Class Blog

Just a reminder that you can check for updates or resources at http://mrsdeacon.blogspot.com. I've posted some student artwork pics in the last week.

Have a great weekend!

Day of the Dead Party Supply List 


25 yellow drink cups
25 paper plates, dinner size (any kind or color) 25 napkins (any kind or color)
4 large bags of tortilla chips
2 black plastic table cloths
2 bags of ice (day of the party)
6 cans of frozen lemonade 

25 yellow forks and/or spoons

Learning about Day of the Dead

Earlier this week I sent home a letter about our Day of the Dead class celebration on Friday Nov. 1st. We've started learning about Mexican Folk Art and creating our own artwork. Check out the awesome skulls we made today!

Missing Assignments :(

While grading homework in the last couple weeks, I've noticed a trend starting to happen how many people are not turning in homework (on time or at all). In an effort to keep students and parents on top of assignments so things don't pile up at the end of the term (LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY!), I've instituted the "Missing Assignment" slip.

 Here's how it works: if you miss an important assignment (homework packet, project, etc) I will put this slip in your box. Get it signed by a parent/guardian and bring it back within 48 hours. It's for your own good, I swear :)

Practice for the Bones & Muscles Quiz

The Bones & Muscles Anatomy Quiz will be Thursday Nov. 1st. Here are some sites to help you practice the names of different bones & muscles.

Bones of the Body

Muscles of the Body

Label the Skeleton Game

Poke a Muscle Game

Hi everyone!

Here's a quick list of important info for our class.

Progress Reports

Current grade reports were handed out this week. If you see a missing assignment, most likely it's sitting in your student's binder, or they didn't put their name on their assignment. Keep in mind that no unit tests or big projects are reflected because they won't occur till this coming week! I will post official progress report grades on Monday afternoon.

Thank You's

Thank you to EVERYONE who volunteered to help set up my tech cart! Lenie's dad, John, was the first to respond and the lucky winner. Thank you so much, John and Lenie!

Upcoming Dates

We have our first Literature unit test on Thursday 10/10. Students will receive a study guide on Tuesday to prepare.

The Finding My True Self Project is also due 10/10. We had three days in class to work on it last week, but now it should be done in Study Skills or at home.

No school on Friday 10/11 (inservice).

Class Blog

I've decided to also put updates on our class blog at http://mrsdeacon.blogspot.com, but I will also send a weekly email.

Deacon Crossing Points 2013-2014!

Grade reports!!!

Today I sent home current grade reports for Literature and Language Arts. Tomorrow I will send home Science and Social Studies. Remember to check your binder, locker, bedroom, and so on if you are missing an assignment. Much of the work was done in class but you might have forgotten to turn it in!
It's always better to turn in an assignment late, than not turn it in at all. If all else fails, just find the assignment from the "Missing Work Binder" and redo it.

Also remember that we haven't taken a unit test or turned in any projects yet! Those will affect your grades, too!