Parents and students: The following information is important for you to remember.
1. Report cards went home on Tuesday, November 6th. If you have not seen your child's, please ask him or her for it. We can supply a copy if needed.
2. Progress reports for this nine weeks' grading period will go out next week. Watch for them.
Please remind your child:
1. Reading logs are due on Mondays with your signature. Tuesday is a grace day, in case you or your child forgets to turn it in. To get full credit, your child must have read for 30 minutes each evening six days of the week, had you sign the log sheet, and then have turned it in.
2. Your child needs to bring regular notebook paper, pens, and pencils to class daily. They have run out from the first of the year, and are now without supplies. Please make sure they bring some with them.
Thanks to all my students for a good first nine weeks' period, and good luck on the second nine weeks.
Mrs. Short
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
I am So Sorry
Parents and students: I am so sorry. I have not posted to my blog for a long time, and it is absolutely inexcusable. I have been working with Freewebs.com for our class project, and my commitment to communicate in this forum has slipped my mind. However, I am now recommitted to using this space to communicate with you all, so please visit regularly.
The first nine week grading period is over, and, on the whole, each student did fairly well. I am pleased with the progress that most of my students have made. Please remember, the work will continue to get more rigorous and more in-depth, so everyone will have to work really hard to continue to do well. I know we can do it!
Parents: Please remind your children to do their reading homework each evening, and then remind you to sign their Homework Reading Log sheet so that they can turn it in on Monday. I have emphasized to them that nine "A's" will really raise their grades, but that nine "F's" will really drop their grades! I think some of them are beginning to understand that part of their lower grade this grading period came from their neglect of their homework.
Students: Your blogs look great! I am enjoying reading your comments. Invite your parents to read them as well.
Important Information to remember:
The first nine week grading period is over, and, on the whole, each student did fairly well. I am pleased with the progress that most of my students have made. Please remember, the work will continue to get more rigorous and more in-depth, so everyone will have to work really hard to continue to do well. I know we can do it!
Parents: Please remind your children to do their reading homework each evening, and then remind you to sign their Homework Reading Log sheet so that they can turn it in on Monday. I have emphasized to them that nine "A's" will really raise their grades, but that nine "F's" will really drop their grades! I think some of them are beginning to understand that part of their lower grade this grading period came from their neglect of their homework.
Students: Your blogs look great! I am enjoying reading your comments. Invite your parents to read them as well.
Important Information to remember:
- The canned food drive to help the needy during the holiday season. Please bring in canned goods
- November 12 - Our observed holiday for Veterans' Day
- The research project for Period Six.
Mrs. Short
Monday, September 17, 2007
Happy Monday, everyone:
We have several things to be aware of this week.
1. The school fundraiser is over at the end of this week. If your child is trying to earn a prize, encourage them to get those last orders, and turn them in by Thursday.
2. Period 6 students will be creating blogs this week. Read your child's comments about the books he or she is reading, and discuss them with your child
3. Planners will be handed out to students on Monday. The Chickasaw teachers have decided to communicate with parents through the planners, so please check your child's planner daily for any comments.
Habit of the Week: Do you homework at the same time each day so that you don't end up leaving it until the last minute. Regular schedules reinforce good habits of organization.
Students:
1. Sign into the Planner Website (www.premier.us/discover) to get lots of tips about how to use your planner and to be organized.
2. The prize this week goes to the student in each class who is the first to respond on this site with the answer to the following question:
What animal is the "Strange Science" fact in your planner about?
You will be able to select from the prize box. Last week's winner was Monique Tompkins, 6th period. You guys in 2/3 period, and 4/5 period need to get on the ball!
Mrs. Short
We have several things to be aware of this week.
1. The school fundraiser is over at the end of this week. If your child is trying to earn a prize, encourage them to get those last orders, and turn them in by Thursday.
2. Period 6 students will be creating blogs this week. Read your child's comments about the books he or she is reading, and discuss them with your child
3. Planners will be handed out to students on Monday. The Chickasaw teachers have decided to communicate with parents through the planners, so please check your child's planner daily for any comments.
Habit of the Week: Do you homework at the same time each day so that you don't end up leaving it until the last minute. Regular schedules reinforce good habits of organization.
Students:
1. Sign into the Planner Website (www.premier.us/discover) to get lots of tips about how to use your planner and to be organized.
2. The prize this week goes to the student in each class who is the first to respond on this site with the answer to the following question:
What animal is the "Strange Science" fact in your planner about?
You will be able to select from the prize box. Last week's winner was Monique Tompkins, 6th period. You guys in 2/3 period, and 4/5 period need to get on the ball!
Mrs. Short
Monday, September 10, 2007
Hello, everyone! There have been big changes in the team this week. For those of you that are not aware, Ms. Stallings has moved to a Language Arts position in seventh grade. This change was necessary because of budget cuts in the county. All of Ms. Stallings' students were absorbed into my classes. Mr. Pecott took the Advanced Reading class.
Parents: Please plan to attend Open House tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 6:30 p.m. We would love to see you, and have you meet your child's teachers. Also, parents, please be aware that progress reports are going home this week. Check for your child's so that you will be aware of all grades.
Students: The question of the week is:
Name the title of one of either Walter Dean Myers' short stories, or the name of one of the articles we are currently reading in the r-Book. The first person in each class who responses on this site with the right answer will be able to select a gift from the gift box.
Work hard this week!
Mrs. Short
Parents: Please plan to attend Open House tomorrow (Tuesday) night at 6:30 p.m. We would love to see you, and have you meet your child's teachers. Also, parents, please be aware that progress reports are going home this week. Check for your child's so that you will be aware of all grades.
Students: The question of the week is:
Name the title of one of either Walter Dean Myers' short stories, or the name of one of the articles we are currently reading in the r-Book. The first person in each class who responses on this site with the right answer will be able to select a gift from the gift box.
Work hard this week!
Mrs. Short
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Hello everyone! This week there are several things to be aware of:
Read 180 classes have gotten into full rotation. Don't know what that means, parents? Ask your child!
The advanced class is about to begin a new project sharing their thoughts on what they are reading in blogs that they create. Watch for more on this.
Fall fund-raiser kick-off: Thursday
First football game for Lake Shore: Thursday
In reference to that, parents and students, please be aware that your grades need to be good in order to play on any sports team at Lake Shore. That gives even more incentive to do wel!
Open House: September 11th
Progress reports will be coming out in a week or so - make sure to stay caught up in your work! We want all Chickasaw Team members to do well!
Parents: as you read this blog, please take the time to comment so that I'll know who I am reaching with this information. I want to give you all the information I can so that we can help your child do well this year.
Question of the week: No one answered the question last week, so I'll ask it again. What goes in the thesis sentence of a five paragraph essay? The first person in each class to post the answer to this question here will receive a prize from our prize box.
Good luck!
Mrs. Short
Read 180 classes have gotten into full rotation. Don't know what that means, parents? Ask your child!
The advanced class is about to begin a new project sharing their thoughts on what they are reading in blogs that they create. Watch for more on this.
Fall fund-raiser kick-off: Thursday
First football game for Lake Shore: Thursday
In reference to that, parents and students, please be aware that your grades need to be good in order to play on any sports team at Lake Shore. That gives even more incentive to do wel!
Open House: September 11th
Progress reports will be coming out in a week or so - make sure to stay caught up in your work! We want all Chickasaw Team members to do well!
Parents: as you read this blog, please take the time to comment so that I'll know who I am reaching with this information. I want to give you all the information I can so that we can help your child do well this year.
Question of the week: No one answered the question last week, so I'll ask it again. What goes in the thesis sentence of a five paragraph essay? The first person in each class to post the answer to this question here will receive a prize from our prize box.
Good luck!
Mrs. Short
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Hello, everyone. I hope you are having a good week. Please read the following sections.
Parents: I am beginning to have a little trouble with students who don't want to take my class seriously. I will be contacting you by phone this week if your child is one of those. Please remind your child of the following:
* Behavior in class is linked to academic success. If you play in class, your grades will reflect it. Those who pay attention in class learn much more, and don't interrupt the learning of those around them with their off-task behavior.
* Your job right now in life is to be a good student. If you were employed by Mrs. Short, you could lose your job if you weren't on-task. Do your job right the first time, loud and proud.
* Your homework for Mrs. Short's class is thirty minutes of reading six days of the week. It must be recorded on your Homework Reading Log, which should be turned in on Mondays. Your grade will suffer if you do not do this.
Students:
Some of you have already turned in multiple book responses that will count toward your 25 Book goal. Remember, we have to have read seven books by the end of this nine weeks' grading period. My expectation is that everyone will do just that.
Contest for this week: The first person in each class that responds to this blog with the correct answer to this question will receive a prize.
Question: What goes in the thesis sentence of a five-paragraph essay?
Good luck!
Mrs. Short
Parents: I am beginning to have a little trouble with students who don't want to take my class seriously. I will be contacting you by phone this week if your child is one of those. Please remind your child of the following:
* Behavior in class is linked to academic success. If you play in class, your grades will reflect it. Those who pay attention in class learn much more, and don't interrupt the learning of those around them with their off-task behavior.
* Your job right now in life is to be a good student. If you were employed by Mrs. Short, you could lose your job if you weren't on-task. Do your job right the first time, loud and proud.
* Your homework for Mrs. Short's class is thirty minutes of reading six days of the week. It must be recorded on your Homework Reading Log, which should be turned in on Mondays. Your grade will suffer if you do not do this.
Students:
Some of you have already turned in multiple book responses that will count toward your 25 Book goal. Remember, we have to have read seven books by the end of this nine weeks' grading period. My expectation is that everyone will do just that.
Contest for this week: The first person in each class that responds to this blog with the correct answer to this question will receive a prize.
Question: What goes in the thesis sentence of a five-paragraph essay?
Good luck!
Mrs. Short
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Parents: I am already being asked by parents what you can do to help your child do well on Florida Writes! which we will take in February. The Department of Education (www.fldoe.org ) gives the following suggestions for parents:
- Discuss what your child is reading and writing at school with him or her.
- Have your child write letters to friends and relatives.
- Write your child notes about the chores you want him or her to do, and include instructions.
- Speak with me about your child's writing development.
- Display your child's writing on the refrigerator or a bulletin board in your home.
- Demonstrate how you yourself use writing daily (reports for your job, applications, letters to the editor, friends, family)
If you would like to discuss your child's writing level right now, I am able to do that at your convenience. Your child has completed a baseline sample of persuasive writing, as well as one of expository writing, and we can talk about the written pieces, and my strategies for helping your child to become a better writer. Feel free to call me (381-7440 x. 187) to set up a time when we can meet.
Parents and Students: When you visit this site, please leave a comment to let me know you have been here. I want this site to be an effective way to communicate with both my students and their parents, but I need to know who is reading my posts. Thanks for your help!
Students: Our contest for Friday is this: The first student in each class that comes to me with the answer to the following question will get extra credit on his grades.
Question: How many words will you be exposed to if you read 25 books this year?
Good Luck!
Mrs. Short
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