Latin I Test Canceled

Since we are running out of time, I have decided to remove the Noun Test from the Latin I testing calendar.  Please email me if you have any questions.

AP Testing Begins on Monday

AP Testing begins on Monday at both GHS and CHHS.  This means students may be missing tests in their class to take these exams.  However, the district still has one more progress report between now and the end of school and I need to have grades as close to correct as possible.  If you miss a test in my class, please be ready to make it up the day you return.  It will help keep your grade up to date and it will also mean I do not have to contact you and your parents to get this made up.  Remember that I will enter grades of zero for tests and quizzes that are not made up in a timely manner.  If you have any questions, please email me.

May 2nd and May 3rd

There will be no shuttles between the two high schools on May 2nd and 3rd due to testing on both campuses.  Students will either be given an assignment on Friday or Monday or one will be placed in their Google Classroom.  Please email me if you have any questions.

Latin I Tutorials

Beginning Tuesday April 25th, I will be holding Latin I only tutorials for those who are struggling and would like to do better or even just come in and get a review.  They will start at 4:15 PM and will last an hour.  I know it is inconvenient for the Zero Period students, but they are more than welcome to attend as well.  If you want to come, just let me know and tell me what you would like to work on so that I can find a good review activity.

Make Up and Retake Day

The Latin I and Latin II PAP students have been offered an opportunity to retake one test or quiz that they failed for full credit.  I never do this.  The Latin I students will retake any test or quiz of their choosing on Thursday April 20th and the Latin II PAP students will retake any test or quiz of their choosing on Friday April 21st.  They must have told me by the end of the school day today which test or quiz they are retaking.  If they have not, then they will not be able to retake a test/quiz.  If they are missing any tests or quizzes due to absences, they will not be able to retake a quiz as they will be making up the missed test.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Zero Period Class Schedule

Zero Period will not be meeting the following dates due to middle school test:

May 2nd and 3rd
May 10th and 11th

Students should report to their home campus those mornings.

For Latin III PAP

We formally start the Aeneid this Wednesday.  I have already suggested that the students have at least Book I completely read and the story questions completed as well.  This is so that we can discuss any issues or provide help to one another as we move forward in the story.  This means that the students will need to have Books II-IV read and the story questions answered for Friday April 21st.  We will be moving at a pace of about one to two books (chapters) every class period and have a test covering every four books.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me.

AP Discussion Questions

Two discussion questions about the English readings of Caesar from Book I, Chapter 11 have been posted in the AP Google Classroom.  The students will be required to participate in at least one discussion in order to receive credit for the assignment.  The discussion will close on Thursday April 20th at noon.

AP Study Sessions

We will be meeting at Market Street from 9 AM to 12 PM Saturday April 22nd and Saturday April 29th to have study sessions for the AP exam on Friday May 12th.  There are other review sessions on the Google Calendar so please check there for other dates, times and places.

The study session on the 22nd will be a review of advanced grammar concepts from Latin II and III.

The study session on the 29th will be a group AP practice test.

Homework

As we round the corner and head for the end of the school year, I wanted to take a moment and remind the students that there is sometimes real homework and not just studying for a test.  Many times homework is finishing class work that we started during the class period.  Sometimes, it's an additional practice that will help them prepare for their upcoming test/quiz.  Much of the homework that I am assigning right now is not coming back to me at all and I am having to give zeroes.  These zeroes are wrecking very high grades--in some cases, dropping a student who usually has a 100 average down into the low 80s.  Please check with your student in regards to homework and please check Family Access and Google Classroom to see that assignments are being completed.  Quick Reminder:  Only work done in the Google Classroom will be shown in the Google Classroom.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me!

Thanks,
Mc

A Funny for You!

Here is an Ecce Romani meme I found on Twitter.  I laughed so I thought I would share it here.

Ecce Meme

Better Late than Never

I know we are well past St. Patrick's Day, but here is an article about things that the Ancient Romans found lucky.  Maybe you can use one during the upcoming Testageddon!

Good Luck and the Ancient Romans

Last Grading Period

The last grading period of the 2016-2017 School year began last Monday (March 27th).  We will be racing towards the end of the year and dealing with testing, reviews, and exams along the way.  If you/your student are going to be gone, they are still responsible for what is learned and done in class. Tests and quizzes, in order to keep grades as current as possible, need to be made up in a timely fashion or I will have to enter a zero.  Several of our assignments are in the Google Classroom and some students are not finishing them in the allotted time, so please check it regularly.  Lastly, as we move to the end of the school year, the kids start running out of supplies, pens, pencils, paper, etc. They need to have these supplies so that they can do their paper assignments and take tests.  Please make sure that your student is well supplied to get through the school year!

Thanks,
Mc

Goodbye from Ms. Silkey

Sadly, Ms. Silkey's time with us has come to an end.  We had miscalculated how long she was going to be with us and Friday was her last day.  She wanted me to tell you all how much she enjoyed being at GHS and how much she enjoyed learning from you and with you.  See everyone on Monday morning!!!!!