If you're reading this you have obviously found this blog on your own. I am still working with the district tech folks to get my link added to the staff page. Hopefully that will happen sometime soon!

In the meantime - we had our first quiz in Washington State History last week. Most students did quite well. If your student earned a score that you or they are not pleased with, I would encourage them to study - or change how they study. Many middle schoolers are just beginning to aquire "study" skills. Doing the assignment at this level is simply not enough. Adding flashcards, having someone quiz them etc...is often more effective. We moved on to chapter 2 yesterday - questions are due on Thursday - quiz to follow next Tuesday 9/20.

In English - we are turning in the final draft of their Music & Me essay today. We will conduct a "read-around" and then a few of the kids want to share a sample of their music and their essays for fun and extra credit.

MAPS testing begins this Friday for Reading....Math will be next Friday.

Be on the look out for requests for simple supplies for a group Map project for WSH. This project will start next week.

Finally....your student should be reading a choice book at home!!! Encourage at least 15 - 30 minutes of reading each night.

P.S. ask for a demonstration of the Earth shaping forces of the PNW :)