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"What we need are critical lovers of America - patriots who express their faith in their country by working to improve it." -Hubert H. Humphrey

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There is an Extra Credit opportunity this week! See below for details. Don't forget that this week's schedule is a bit different ...Monday is an A day, Tuesday is a B day, Wednesday a late start A day, Thursday a B day, & Friday is a traditional day. US= We will be taking a look at the 1970s this week as we prepare for STAR testing next week. Please come motivated and prepared to learn since our time is limited! Friday is a traditional day (all classes that day)...it will also be our "Hippie Day"...come dressed like a hippie, not smelling like one! Sociology= We will be wrapping up Unit 3 this week. Expect the Unit test on Friday, 5/20. Your only homework this week will be to study in preparation for the test. Extra Credit..... The Exchange Club of Newport Harbor will line the scenic trail at Castaways Park with 1,776 American flags this coming weekend in honor of military veterans. They are calling it the “Field of Honor,” and it is one of 16 similar efforts

"Liberty can no more exist without virtue and independence than the body can live and move without a soul." -John Adams

US= You have a Chapter 15 Quiz on Wednesday, 5/4 (for odd periods) and Thursday, 5/5 (for even periods). That means you need to be reading through Chapter 15 so you are prepared. Also on that day your "Reaction Analysis" homework is due the same day as your quiz. Sociology= Your "Social Stratification Song Project" that is due on Tuesday, May 3rd. Please be prepared to present that day. Powerpoints should be brought to class on a flashdrive or e-mailed to kkirby@nmusd.us . Be sure that you also bring a printout of your lyrics & powerpoint.