“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” ― Mother Teresa

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EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY BELOW!

U.S. History=  You have a Chapter 4 Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday, 11/6 (odd periods) & Tuesday, 11/7 (even periods). Make sure you go through your textbook and study the vocabulary terms (they are in bold & listed on the first page of each section of the chapter).

A.P. Euro= Expect a Chapter 18 Reading Quiz on Wednesday, 11/6. You have your Chapter 18 Study Guide to be working on, with Chapter 19 to come soon! They are due on Tuesday, 11/19. Be sure to keep up with the reading schedule.
Your extra credit opportunity is to take part in The National World War II Museum's "Thank You for My Freedom" project.

Are you thankful for your freedom? Will you take a moment of your time to show it? The National World War II Museum launched MyVeteransDay.org several years ago, which makes thanking veterans for their service as easy as clicking your mouse or tapping your smart phone. Whether you write a personal message or upload a photo or video, take the time to say thank you to those who defend America.
They are trying to collect 1 million “thank yous” for for America’s veterans, and you have the opportunity to help and some extra credit. Simply, visit MyVeteransDay.org and say “thank you for my freedom.” (You can also use email, Facebook, or Twitter to tell your friends and family about the movement and invite them to join you in saying “thank you for my freedom.”) It takes just a moment of your time to say “thanks,” but the knowledge they served or are serving on behalf of a grateful nation is something our veterans will carry with them for a lifetime.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our nation’s military: men and women who travel far from the comforts of home, away from friends and family, missing holidays, birthdays and anniversaries — all to protect our right to be free. They have earned our thanks; it’s the least we can do for these patriots.

There are 3 different ways to participate in this initiative (you only need to do one).
Here is what you need to do:
  1. You can write a message on-line (using facebook, twitter, or your email) using this link cursor down & then click "write a message". Please be thoughtful and respectful with what you write! (If you use hashtags please include #TY4MF.)

  2. You can post a photo of yourself holding a sign that says "Thank you for my freedom" using this link cursor down & then click "post a photo". Please be appropriate and respectful in your photo. Here is a link to download a sign or you can make your own.

  3. You can record and upload a short video message thanking the veterans using this link then cursor down & click "upload a video". Again please be thoughtful and appropriate in your video.

  4. To receive credit for participating you can take a photo of your message, photo, or video as posted on the National World War II Museum's page and email to me at kkirby@nmusd.us (you can send photos from your phone by simply entering my email address instead of a phone number...it's really pretty easy.)

  5. I must receive your email by Sunday, November 10th (prior to Veterans Day) in order for you to receive the extra credit.

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