“To say it was a beautiful day would not begin to explain it. It was that day when the end of summer intersects perfectly with the start of fall.” – Ann Patchett

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This Week’s Schedule:
Monday- Late Start B day
Tuesday- A day
Wednesday- A day
Thursday- Extended Lunch B day (for Club Rush)
Friday- A day

U.S. History=
  • I should have seen all your signed forms by now! Please keep those in your binder for the entire school year.
  • Be reading Chapters 1 & 2 in your textbook at home! The test is coming up quick and you are accountable for what is in the textbook in addition to what we do in class.
  • The Early America Study Guide and "Events Leading to the American Revolution" Timeline are due Monday, 9/23 (for A day classes) & Tuesday, 9/24 (for B day classes). These items must be completed in your composition book.
    • STUDY GUIDES ARE ALWAYS DUE ON TEST DAY in your composition book.
    •  WE HAVE A TEST ON 9/23 & 9/24.
  • There will be map questions on the original 13 colonies (which became the first 13 states) on your test.
  • Also, you can write out the Preamble to the Constitution for extra credit on the test. Here is a link to the School House Rocks song.

A.P. Euro=
  • Your Chapter 12 & 13 Study Guides are due on Tuesday, 9/17 (TEST DAY)! Those should be completed in your composition book.
  • Make sure you also have 2 journal entries (one from Chapter 12 & one from Chapter 13) & the Chapter 13 Map complete as well (in your comp book).
  • Be sure to check out the email I sent via School Loop last week for review links to help you study for the Chapter 12 & 13 exam.
  • Last week you received a Chapter 12 Study Guide and this week you will receive a Chapter 13 Study Guide and map … they are due on the day of the Chapter 12 & 13 Exam, Tuesday, 9/17.
  • Expect to receive your Chapter 14 Study Guide & Outline later this week.

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