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"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." ~William James

It came without ribbons!  It came without tags!  It came without packages, boxes or bags! ...then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!  "Maybe Christmas," he thought, "doesn't come from a store.  Maybe Christmas...perhaps...means a little bit more!" -Dr. Seuss U.S. History= Yes, we are starting a new chapter before 2012 is over. This week in class you will get a new study guide & your 2nd Quarter Project (don't worry, it will be due after the break...1/15/13 for odd periods & 1/16/13 for even periods). AP Euro= New study guides have been passed out (for chapters 22 & 23); they are due on Thursday, 1/10/13. Over the break you are to finish reading the chapters & complete a DBQ. More information about the DBQ assignment will be explained in class on Friday, 12/21/12.

“I got a simple rule about everybody. If you don't treat me right...shame on you!” -Louis Armstrong

U.S. History= The Jazz Age Journal Extra Credit is due on Monday, 12/10 (for odd periods) and Tuesday, 12/11 (for even periods)... no exceptions! There will be a Chapter 7 quiz on Wednesday, 12/12 (for odd periods) and Thursday, 12/13 9for even periods); be sure to read through Chapter 7 so you are well prepared!!! Your 2nd Quarter Project will be introduced this week (don't worry, it will be due after the Holiday break). AP Euro= There will be a test review tonight (Monday, 12/10) at 5pm in Home Arts room 177 (Mr. J. Robinson's room). We will be reviewing with Mr. Robinson's B-day class. Your Chapter 20 & 21 Study Guides are due on the test day (Tuesday, 12/11). Expect a new study guide for Chapter 22 later in the week!

“A great empire, like a great cake, is most easily diminished at the edges.” -Benjamin Franklin

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U.S. History= You have a Chapter 5 & 6 Study Guide due Tuesday, 12/4 for odd periods and Wednesday, 12/5 for even periods...we have a test the same day! We'll be moving on to Chapter 7 and studying the 1920s; watch for an extra credit opportunity in class this week! AP Euro= We took a Chapter 21 Vocabulary Quiz yesterday & scores will be updated on School Loop over the weekend. Your Chapter 20 & 21 Study Guides are due Tuesday, 12/11; don't forget to be doing the study guides are you are reading through the chapter so you can use it to help you review for the test instead of just rushing through to finish it the night before it is due! Remember..."Let Them Eat Cake Day" is Friday; sign-up to bring something to share in class!