Miss Kirby Tells All About Class

...How did it get so late so soon?" -Dr. Seuss US= New seats this week...first come, first served! We are starting new Chapters to complete before the Holiday Break. You will get a new homework packet assignment in class this week. PacRim/IR= New seats this week...first come, first served! We are finally starting a new unit on Hunger and Poverty. Get ready to take a look at some numbers regarding how these issues are impacting the global community. Just for fun...in case you were wondering:

“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks , the fault lies with yourself.” -Tecumseh (Shawnee Chief & Native American Warrior 1768-1813) US= You have Critical Thinking homework questions due 11/23 & 11/24 depending on what period you are in. Click here for the exact page numbers & questions numbers. We will also be taking our Chapter 4 & 5 Test that same day. REMEMBER...the homework will not be accepted after the Thanksgiving holiday! No homework over the break...have a Happy Thanksgiving! IR/PacRim= You have your Southern Half of Africa Map Test on Monday, 11/23. Be sure to study! A new unit & new seats when we come back after the break! No homework over the break...have a Happy Thanksgiving!

US= You all have some homework to be taking care of. The questions as are listed in last week's post (scroll down) remain the same, but the due date has changed. Please make a not that for odd periods the questions are now due Monday, 11/23 and for even periods they are due Tuesday, 11/24. This work will not be accepted after the Thanksgiving holiday; if you will not be in class the day it is due you must turn it in early in order to receive credit. IR/PacRim= We will be wrapping up our unit on Human Rights this week. On Thursday, 11/19 you will be taking your Human Rights unit test. Remember that next week on Monday, 11/23 you have your Southern(ish) half of Africa Map Test. Just for fun...do you know what city this photo was taken in?

Well folks, another interesting week is upon us! This week we do not have school on Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day. I would encourgage you to do a little more looking into what Veteran's Day is all about, why it started, and why our nation continues to honor those who have served in the military services. Please check out this site for a bit more about how the current Veteran's Day came to be in the U.S. or this site for some more history & trivia about the holiday. All 1st Quarter Grades will be finalized and updated on School Loop by Thursday, 11/12. US= We are continuing with Chapter 4 & will be moving in to Chapter 5 next week. You will receive a new Homework Packet this week (Critical Thinking Questions #s 4-6 on pages: 107, 114, 120, 127 (#s 4-7 on this page), 131, 143, 150, 155, & 163) it is due Thursday, 11/19 (for odd periods) and Friday, 11/20 (for even periods). IR/PacRim= We will be working on finishing up our unit on Human Rights this week and ...

Here we are at the end of the 1st Quarter already...lots of work due this week in all classes. US= Your Tribal Pamphlet is due Tuesday, 11/3 (for even periods) and Wednesday, 11/4 (for odd periods). It is your job to make sure that these assignments are turned in on time even if you are not in class. This assignment was given in mid-October you have had plenty of time to complete it! You also have your 25 Homework Questions due this week...Wednesday, 11/4 (for odd periods) and Thursday, 11/5 (for even periods). On that same day we will be taking the NMUSD District 1st Quarter Summative Exam. Do a good job with those questions & you will be well prepared! IR/PacRim= You have your Poem & visual on Women's Rights is due on Wednesday, 11/4. Don't forget to include a bibliography including the sources that you used.