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“Never confuse movement with action.” ― Ernest Hemingway

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This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start B Day Tuesday–  A Day Wednesday–   B Day Thursday– A Day Friday– B day U.S. History=   Your completed "The Great Society" worksheet is due on 4/25 & 4/26 at the start of class. Expect a Quiz on the Kennedy & Johnson Years (Chapter 15) on Thursday & Friday this week. This week we will be moving on to Chapter 16 (The Vietnam War Era). There will be a map assignment given out this week that will be due on 4/27 & 4/28. AP Euro=   Your practice exam, given out last week, is due on Monday, 4/24. The in-class exam (that will be a portion of your Final grade for this class will be on Friday, 4/28 & Tuesday, 5/2...this is a shift from the original schedule you were given). Be working on your own study plan! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.   Check the School Loop emails I am sending. Once again, here is the link to the

"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be." -Khalil Gibran

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start A Day Tuesday–  B Day Wednesday–   A Day Thursday– B Day Friday– A day U.S. History=   We will be continuing our studies of the Kennedy & Johnson years (Chapter 15 in the textbook) before moving on to the Vietnam Era. Midweek there will be a NMUSD District Assessment covering the Civil Rights Movement, review your notes & Chapter 14 so that you will be prepared. AP Euro=   I hope you took the time to establish your own review plan for the AP exam! Although we will be reviewing in class it is important for you to commit additional time to be prepared.   Once again, here is the link to the " One Month AP European History Study Guide "   that I shared in class before the break. Remember you do not need to use this plan, but it may provide you with some helpful ideas.  Additionally, here is a link to the Romulus  AP Euro review app (yes, it does cost $4.99, but it might be a good option for you depend

"The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances." ~Robert Flatt

This week's schedule: Monday–  No school, it's Spring Break. Tuesday–  No school, it's Spring Break. Wednesday–   No school, it's Spring Break. Thursday– No school, it's Spring Break. Friday– No school, it's Good Friday! U.S. History=   When we come back from the break there will be a NMUSD District Assessment covering the Civil Rights Movement. Also, after the break we will be continuing our studies of the Kennedy & Johnson years (Chapter 15 in the textbook). AP Euro=   Your AP Euro homework over the break is to come up with your plan to review & prepare for the exam on May 12th. This would be what you plan to do outside of class in preparation. We will be reviewing in class & taking a few practice exams, but you need to commit some time outside of class as well. Here is the link to the " One Month AP European History Study Guide " that I shared with you in class today. Remember you do not need to use this plan, but

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ― Leo Tolstoy

This week's schedule: Monday–  Late Start B  day Tuesday– A day Wednesday–  B day Thursday– A day Friday– B day U.S. History=   Your 3rd Quarter Project was introduced 3 weeks ago & is due on 4/4 (for A Day classes) and 4/5 (for B Day classes) .  Remember, this is worth 10% of your semester grade. Here is a  link  to the project sheet. Please consider using www.easybib.com to help you properly cite your sources! We will be focusing more on Chapter 15 this week and reviewing the topics we have already covered in the 3rd Quarter so far.  AP Euro=   We are wrapping up the last two chapters of our textbook! You received handouts for both Chapter 30 & 31, they are all due on 4/5...exam day! I know you are busy, but please make an effort to keep up with the reading schedule & do the study guides in chunks (instead of all at the end last minute). Look for the email I sent last week (via School Loop) with helpful review links. via GIPHY