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U.S. History=   Three important things!       #1- Every class will be retaking the Chapter 17 & 18 Quiz (1st, 3rd, & 5th periods on Monday & 2nd period Tuesday) since people scored so poorly, I will then average the scores from the two and enter those grades. You should re-read chapters 17 & 18 (as I can tell that most of you did NOT read the chapters the first time around) in preparation as well as look through your notes on the 70s (Searching for Stability & Changing Society).        #2-  Don't forget that your TED Talk write-up #4 (the last one) is due by 6pm on Thursday, 6/4 .  For more details c lick on the "TED Talks Project" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an on-line copy of the assignment's instructions.          #3- Your final study guides will be given out in class and are due on Thursday, 6/11 for odd periods and Friday, 6/12 for even periods. Your textb...

U.S. History=   This week we will wrap up the 1970s.  Expect a quiz on Chapter 17 & 18 in class on Thursday, 5/28 (for odd periods) & Friday, 5/29 (for even periods).       Don't forget that your TED Talk write-up #3 is due by 6pm on Friday, 5/29.  For more details c lick on the "TED Talks Project" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an on-line copy of the assignment's instructions. AP Euro=   We will be wrapping up the ABCs of Culture presentations in class (with a quiz to follow....your last quiz for this class) and your final group project will be assigned this week on Friday, 5/29 (you will be working in groups of 4...so consider who you want to work with).  The American Cemetery in Luxembourg, visit www.abmc.gov   for more information about American cemeteries and memorials on foreign soil.

U.S. History=   This week we will continue looking at the 1970s.  Expect a quiz on Chapter 17 & 18 in class next week on Tuesday, 5/26 (for odd periods) & Wednesday, 5/27 (for even periods).       Don't forget that your TED Talk write-up #2 is due by 6pm on Friday, 5/22. For more details c lick on the "TED Talks Project" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an on-line copy of the assignment's instructions. AP Euro=   We'll be starting a new movie in class on Monday and introducing an individual project...it's something you can have fun with!  The ABCs of Culture assignment will be due on Friday, 5/22. Please be prepared to share your findings with the class.

Saturday, May 16th is Armed Services Day and in honor of that the Newport Harbor Exchange Club will be hosting their 6th Annual "Field of Honor" display. 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 that will be sponsored by Exchange Clubs nationwide this year. As members of the Exchange Club have said, “It’s not pro-war, or anti-war, it’s strictly to honor our service men and women.”  I am offering extra credit for you to go out and see this awesome display at the park located at Dover Drive and Castaways Lane. To get the extra credit please have someone take a picture of you near the statue (as seen in the photo below) on the bluffs with all the flags around. You may have the photo taken showing any direction that includes flags . This must be done Friday, May 15th through Sunday, Ma...

U.S. History=   The "Dear America" Extra Credit is due on Monday, 5/11 (for odd periods) and Tuesday, 5/12 (for even periods)...no exceptions, even if you are not in class the assignment is due & if you missed class last Thursday or Friday it is still due.  You also   have a Study Guide on Vietnam & the Counter Culture due VERY soon (Wednesday, 5/13 for odd periods & Thursday, 5/14 for even periods); please be sure that you READ through the corresponding chapters in the textbook as well! There is a test on the day your study guide is due. At the start of this week you will receive instructions on how to proceed with your TED Talks Project...due dates will be included. Click on the "TED Talks Project" link to the right (above the "It's Kirby. It's epic.") for an on-line copy of the assignment's instructions. A.P. Euro=   On Tuesday we'll recap the exam and have a rather mellow day in class, on Thursday you will get your final ...

Just a reminder...next Sunday, 5/10 is Mother's  Day! U.S. History=   You will receive a new Study Guide in class early this week (due date TBD)...more details later this week in class on your semester project. AP Euro=   Remember that on Monday, 5/4 you have  the 80 question multiple choice portion & write your 2nd FRQ essay. On Tuesday, 5/5 at 6:30pm in the classroom is our final "extra" review prior to the AP Euro Exam on Friday.  You may also want to consider using some of the links I have sent via School Loop emails to help review. I will go over more details about what to have & not have for Friday's exam.