Monday, October 29, 2012

Stay Safe & More Updates

If you didn't already get the call, school is also closed tomorrow, Tuesday 10/30.

All work due tomorrow will be due Wednesday upon our return to school (because I simply cannot imagine we'll be closed for a 3rd day, but I guess "never say never.")

While many of you may be excited over another day off, keep in mind that there are many people who had to leave their homes and may suffer significant loses due to the storm.  Please take a moment to think of them before celebrating another day off.

I will see you Wednesday...I hope.

PS - In the past Mr. Loeschner has allowed costumes to be worn at school (this was not allowed for many years.)  here are some general rules to follow should you decide to dress for Halloween to come to school.  Keep in mind that you can (& likely will) be sent home if you violate any of these items:
1.  Dress codes still apply.  Nothing too low cut, too high cut, missing pieces of clothing in "strategic areas," and nothing sheer.  Same dress code rules apply to costumes as all other school outfits.
2.  You must be able to sit in your desk as you would any other day, and you re must not impede the view of those behind you.
3.  You must be able to get to classes on time.
4.  Violence-themed is not allowed.  Ditto for "props."
5.  Masks and face paint are not allowed.  The general rule with make-up is "if ti disguises who you are you can't wear it."

I hope this is helpful as you make your wardrobe choice for Wednesday!

Sunday, October 28, 2012

Homework & School Closings

By now you have received the call that we are closed tomorrow.  First and foremost, stay safe.

Homework that WAS due tomorrow is due TUESDAY, ALONG WITH the work ALREADY DUE Tuesday.  Any quizzes scheduled for Tuesday will STILL BE GIVEN on Tuesday.

US History students - Castle Learning has some issues so your test is still not activated.  Once up, you'll see it.  As I said in class, due dates will be extended.  I am not posting dates at this time just in case we lose power.  Last time mine was out for 7 days.  Let's see what happens this time.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Extra Credit - ALL Subjects

It's been quite a week - 2 tragic deaths, 2 funerals, "my" wedding anniversary, and my birthday all rolled into one very busy 8 days.  No time to post extra credit this week, but time is also short on the marking period.  As a result of my lack of time, here is one final extra credit for the marking period, due Thursday, 11/1.  Find your class subject to find your assignment.
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I was very lucky to have Gram.  She was my great-grandmother and lived until the end of March of my Senior year of HS.  She was in her late 90s.  She was the only living grandparent who took a true interest in any of us kids, and I was the oldest.  That means I got a lot of her time as well as became the closest great-grand kid to her.

Throughout her life Gram told me stories of HER life - as a kid, as a teenager, as an adult.  The time I spent with her was filled with these stories - her father's line-of-duty death at the turn of the (last) century (he was NYPD in the 1800s until his death in 1904); living on Columbus Circle in Manhattan during the 1900s & 1910s; experiencing the "American melting pot" first-hand; working in a factory during the latter years of the Industrial Revolution and hating it; getting a job at Western Union to help support her family; watching a husband of 6 months go off to war (WWI) only to come home and die of the "Spanish Flu" he caught in the trenches of the Western Front; to watch a second husband almost get called into WWII...and so much more.

Gram taught me history.  Not from a book, not from TV, but from her life.  It wasn't history to HER, it was HER LIFE EXPERIENCES.  In the end, that's all history really is - the experiences of those who have come before us.  What did I learn?  Three things.  1.  Gram was an amazing woman well ahead of her time, all the time.  2.  That Morse code she taught me...it helped me talk to her under the table at Sunday dinners so no one else could "hear" us.  It was awesome. :)  3.  History was not boring at all.  You just have to think of it as one big story with lots of plots, twists, characters, protagonists, and antagonists...like any good book.

ASSIGNMENT #1 (ALL SUBJECTS):
Are you lucky enough to have a "Gram" in your life?  If so, what has this special person taught YOU about history?  ANY period of history that they have first-hand knowledge or family history passed down to them about counts.  Write a 1-3 page paper about what they have taught you about history.  Haven't thought about doing this before with a grandparent or great-grandparent?  Now is the perfect time.  They'll probably be thrilled you asked. :)  Remember, this must be handwritten. 

ASSIGNMENT #2 (US HISTORY)
Gettysburg & Antietam were turning points in during the Civil War.  Pick one and write a 2-4 page paper including the following: state, date of battle, causes of battle, details about the battle, who "won" the battle, and the results of the battle.  Remember, this must be handwritten.  Typed assignments will not be accepted.  Don't copy & paste from books or websites - I am very familiar with resources regarding these battles so will know if you copied from somewhere.  :)

ASSIGNMENT #2 (GLOBAL II)
The Industrial Revolution was a turning point in World History. Pick four inventions created during this time period and write a 2-4 page paper (for all combined, not for each!) including the following: inventor, date invented, when first used, why it was invented, how it affected factories, people, or businesses, how did it affect society.  Remember, this must be handwritten. Typed assignments will not be accepted. Don't copy & paste from books or websites - I know if you copied from somewhere. :)

ASSIGNMENT #2 (GLOBAL I)
Ancient Greece had a major impact on World History, especially Athens & Sparta.  Write a 2-4 page paper that compares Athens & Sparta, including the following: type of government used, art, culture, military, slavery, social classes, role & rights of women, & citizenship. Remember, this must be handwritten. Typed assignments will not be accepted. Don't copy & paste from books or websites - I know if you copied from somewhere. :)

And yes, you-know-who...you CAN do both. :)  Yes, you.  You know who you are. :)

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Global I Homework: 10/24-11/2/12


Global H & G I                                10/24 – 11/2/12


Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column. 

 Please see me in advance if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

 YOUR NAME                                                       SUBJECT
ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)     CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete sentences for work to be accepted!
All work must be on loose-leaf or notebook paper.  Typed work will not be accepted. 

OBJECTIVE

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

DATE DUE

Content Review

Chapter 5 Section 1 Questions
Wed., 10/24
Content Review
Chapter 5 Section 2 Questions
Thursday, 10/25

Content Review

Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions
Friday, 10/26

Content Review

 
Chapter 5 Section 4 Questions
Chapter 5 Section 5 Questions
Monday, 10/29
 

Content Review

Chapter 5 Vocabulary
(words due and quiz on them today)
Tuesday, 10/30
QUIZ TODAY!!

Content Review

Belief Systems & Chapter 5 Test Review Sheet
(attached, counts as a test grade, not accepted late.)
Wed., 10/31
TEST GRADE!!

Content Review

Belief Systems & Chapter 5 Test
You must have a standard blue or black pen to take exam.  Make-up date is Thursday, 11/18 in 2534. Door locked at 2:05 PM.
Friday, 11/2
TEST TODAY!!
Only work done in the proper format will receive full credit.  Work not done as directed may receive partial credit or no credit at all.  If you do not do your homework, you will fail the marking period even if you have good quiz & test grades.  Consult your Expectations letter for weights and percentages of each category.

 f you are legally absent from class your homework is expected on your first day back, including all work already scheduled to be due that day or it will be considered late.  Late work may not be accepted, and work that is accepted will be for a maximum of half credit (so no higher than a 50.)  If you cut class, you cannot turn in your homework, you get an automatic zero on anything due that day.

 Want to pass?  Show up, on time, every day, prepared.  Behave.  Participate in a positive and effective manner.  Do all homework and classwork.  Study for all tests & quizzes.  Stay for extra help as needed.  It’s really that simple.

Extra Credit: http://mrsramo.blogspot.com/

US History Homework: UPDATED DUE DATES

The code I gave out in class yesterday must have worked...no one complained about it today!  Here are the updated due dates.

WAS DUE on 10/15 is NOW DUE on 10/19 (assigned on 10/17 with new due date)
WAS DUE on 10/16 is NOW DUE on 10/22
WAS DUE on 10/17 is NOW DUE on 10/22
WAS DUE on 10/18 is NOW DUE on 10/22
WAS DUE on 10/19 is NOW DUE on 10/23
Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions are NOW DUE on 10/24
Regents Connections & packet questions 4-6 are NOW DUE on 10/25
Vocabulary is NOW DUE on 10/26, Quiz same day
Castle Learning Test remains unchanged at this time.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

School House Rock -The Preamble...Again



Want some extra credit? One last chance for this excellent video. Using this video as a basis for your work, write a 1-3 page paper on the meaning and importance of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. This is due no later than Thursday, 10/25. It must be handwritten and remember...if you copy from somewhere I'll know! Use your own words based on what you've learned!

US History HW updates

Parents & Guardians ~

The due dates for the current homework sheet have changed thanks to my absences & a non-working code for the online textbook.  Please check with your student for the dates given out in class today.  I will post them here tomorrow (I left them at school and don't want to guess.)

There IS homework due tomorrow!

Sorry for any confusion.

Global II Extra Credit: The Industrial Revolution

I know, I know...I can hear you now: "Where's the video Miss?"  Well, it's like this.  I can barely work a computer.  I didn't grow up on them - you did.  I bet YOU can download the video...but alas, I cannot.  So, here it the LINK to the video.  You will have to copy & paste it.  I tried it (mostly because the spell "revolution" wrong...don't get me started...), it works, so you should have no problem with it.

http://www.history.com/videos/the-industrial-revolition

Want some extra credit? Using this video as a basis for your work, write a 1-3 page paper on the Industrial Revolution & its effects on societies. This is due no later than Thursday, 10/25. It must be handwritten and remember...if you copy from somewhere I'll know! Use your own words based on what you've learned!

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Quiz & Test Updates

Hello Students & Parents!

Since I have been home sick for the last 2 days all quizzes & tests scheduled through Wednesday, 10/17, will be pushed back.  The new dates will be given to students in class when I return & will be posted here for your convenience by Friday.

All homework, including test review sheets, are still due as scheduled.  The only homework that is not due on the date specified is vocbaularly, sicne I like for students to hold on to that until the quiz date.  Vocabularly work will not be marked late unless it is not turned in on the new quiz date.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

US History Homework: 10/15-10/29/12


U.S History & Govt                         10/15 – 10/29/12


Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column. 

 Please see me in advance if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

YOUR NAME                                                            SUBJECT
ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)        CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete sentences for work to be accepted!
All work must be on loose-leaf or notebook paper in standard blue or black pen. 
Typed work will not be accepted.

OBJECTIVE

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

DATE DUE
Content Review
 
Chapter 4 Section 1 Questions (in this packet)
Chapter 4 Section 2 Questions (in this packet)
Monday, 10/15
Content Review
Chapter 4 Section 3 Questions (in this packet)
Tuesday, 10/16
Content Review
Chapter 4 Section 4 Questions (in this packet)
Wed., 10/17
Content Review
Chapter 5 Section 1 Questions (in this packet)
Thursday, 10/18
Content Review
Chapter 5 Section 2 Questions (in this packet)
Friday, 10/19
Content Review
Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions (in this packet)
Regents Connection Questions
Chapter 5 Reading Packet Questions 4-6 (front cover)
Monday, 10/22
Content Review
Vocabulary (words due and quiz on them today)
Blue or Black pen required to take quiz!  Make up for legal absence is Thursday, 10/25 in 2534.  Door locked at 2:05.
Tuesday, 10/23
QUIZ TODAY!!

Content Review

Castle Learning: Chapter 5 Test
Since this test is online there is no make-up exam.  Either you complete the test in the time allowed or you take the zero for not doing the exam.  This test will open on Wednesday, 10/24 and will close on Monday, 10/29.
Monday, 10/29
ONLINE TEST LOCKS UP TODAY!!


 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Global I Extra Credit: Confucius


Want some extra credit? Using this video as a basis for your work, write a 1-3 page paper on Confucius, his ideas, & how he affected China.  This is due no later than Thursday, 10/11. It must be handwritten and remember...if you copy from somewhere I'll know! Use your own words based on what you've learned!

Global II Extra Credit: Nationalsim


Want some extra credit? Using this video as a basis for your work, write a 1-3 page paper comparing & contrasting the unification movements in Germany & Italy, paying particular attention to the role of nationalism.  This is due no later than Thursday, 10/11. It must be handwritten and remember...if you copy from somewhere I'll know! Use your own words based on what you've learned!

US History & Govt Extra Credit: The Preamble...Again


Want some extra credit? One last chance for this excellent video.  Using this video as a basis for your work, write a 1-3 page paper on the meaning and importance of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.  This is due no later than Thursday, 10/25. It must be handwritten and remember...if you copy from somewhere I'll know! Use your own words based on what you've learned!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Global I Homework: 10/9 - 10/17/12


Global H & G I                              10/9 – 10/17/12


Homework Assignments


 All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column.  Use your time wisely – do not wait until the night before to do all of your homework!  Take advantage of “light homework nights” to do another assignment that is due later in the week.

 
Please see me in advance if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

YOUR NAME                                                     SUBJECT
ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)   CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete
sentences for work to be accepted!
All work must be on loose-leaf or notebook paper.  Typed work will not be accepted.

OBJECTIVE

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

DATE DUE

Content Review

 

Castle Learning Assignments: Islam
(opens on 10/5, will close automatically at the end of today)
Tuesday, 10/9
 
Content Review
 
Castle Learning Assignments: Judaism
(opens on 10/9, will close automatically at the end of today)
Wed., 10/10

Content Review

Castle Learning Assignments: Confucianism
(opens on 10/10, will close automatically at the end of today)
Thursday, 10/11

Content Review

 
Castle Learning Assignments: Buddhism
(opens on 10/11, will close automatically at the end of today)
Friday, 10/12

Content Review

 

Castle Learning Assignments: Shinto, Animism, & Daoism
(opens on 10/11, will close automatically at the end of today)
Monday, 10/15

Content Review

Belief Systems Test
This will be a full period ESSAY TEST.  You will have to discuss four religions.
You must have a standard blue or black pen to take exam.  Make-up for legal absences is Friday, 10/19 in 2534.  Door locked at 2:05.
Wed., 10/17
TEST TODAY!!
Want to pass?  Show up, on time, every day, prepared.  Behave.  Participate in a positive and effective manner.  Do all homework and classwork.  Study for all tests & quizzes.  Stay for extra help as needed.  It’s really that simple.

Reminders:
Online Textbook:  http://mister-moore.com/textbook.html
Website:  http://mrsramo.blogspot.com/

Global II Homework: 10/9 - 10/18/12


Global H & G II                            10/9 – 10/18/12


Homework Assignments

All assignments are due by the date listed in the “date due” column. 

 

 Please see me if you have any problems with any assignment.   The following heading must be used on all assignments to gain credit for your work:

YOUR NAME                                                                          SUBJECT
ASSIGNMENT TITLE (on each assignment)                       CLASS PERIOD

You must write out all questions AND answer in complete
sentences for work to be accepted!
All work to be complete on “loose-leaf” or notebook paper in pen!

OBJECTIVE

ASSIGNMENT TITLE

DATE DUE

Content Review

Document Skills

Chapter 24 Section 1 Questions

Chapter 24 Section 2 Questions
Chapter 24 Section 3 Questions
HANDOUT: (all questions must be completed on a separate sheet of paper.  Be sure to label EACH assignment!)
The Changing World: Latin America (Think About It Questions 1-6)
Tuesday, 10/9
 
Content Review
Document Skills
Chapter 24 Section 4 Questions
HANDOUTS: (all questions can be completed on directly ion the handout.)
Back to Europe: The Unification of Italy & of Germany (Think About It Questions 1-5)
Wednesday, 10/10

Content Review

“Regents Connections” Questions
Thursday, 10/11

Content Review

Chapter 24 Vocabulary List/flash cards due

VOCABULARY QUIZ TODAY!!!!!

Standard blue pen or black pen required to take exam.
Make-up for legal absences is only Friday, 10/19 in room 2534, door locked at 2:05 PM.  If you can’t stay, don’t be absent!
Friday, 10/12
QUIZ TODAY!!

Vocabulary Skills

Chapter 24 Test Review Sheet

** Will not be accepted late even for legal absences since answer keys will be available on the next school day starting before first period.**
Monday, 10/15
TEST GRADE TODAY!!

Content Review

 

CHAPTER 24 TEST TODAY!!!!

Standard blue pen or black pen required to take exam.

Make-up for legal absences is only Friday, 10/19 in room 2534, door locked at 2:05 PM.  If you can’t stay, don’t be absent!

Thursday, 10/18
TEST TODAY!!
Start your vocabulary right away and study your words every night! 
 
Reminders:
Online Textbook:  http://mister-moore.com/textbook.html
Website:  http://mrsramo.blogspot.com/