March 17 - April 10, 2009

Ack! Extreme negligence on Ms. Kingsbury's part on updating the class website. Since I last posted, the following events have taken place:

1. PSSA testing occurred 3/17 - 3/19. Students arrived at 11:30 a.m. Periods 1, 2, 3, and 9 had class. Periods 4 to 8 did not meet. Students were given an opportunity to work in the computer lab on their PowerPoint presentations.

2. The 3rd marking period ended on March 20. Report cards will be distributed to parents on April 14 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The FINAL marking period is underway! Keep up the good work!

3. In-class PowerPoint presentations occurred from March 23 to April 3. Students can receive up to 500 points for their presentations. Students were assigned to take notes on each presentation, which included: presenter's name, topic, 3 things they learned, and 1 question for the presenter. Students will turn in these notes for points on Friday, April 17.

4. Students have until Friday, April 17, to make their practice presentations for Ms. Kingsbury and/or Ms. Depow. After Friday, students who have not presented in front of the class will receive a ZERO for their PowerPoint score.

5. ALL STUDENTS should now be scheduling their formal PowerPoint presentations with Ms. Plappert. Ms. Plappert MUST see your presentation as a part of your graduation requirements. If you do not present to her, your graduation status may be in jeopardy!

6. Spring Break from April 6 - 10. Hope you enjoyed your time off!

Stay engaged! Stay in school! Stick with this thing till the end! Only SEVEN more weeks to go!