The Monarch for Thursday September 20

The Monarch
September 20, 2007
From Mr. Heneghan...

Students are busy taking their ISTEP this week. We will finish up Wednesday of next week. All students who pass the English portion will be treated to fine dining from Mr. Heneghan!
All students are reading every night, whether it’s from To Kill a Mockingbird, And Then There Were None, The River Between Us, or 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens.
Ask your kids questions about what they’re reading, for example, “What is your favorite part?” or “Describe the main character”.

IMPORTANT: We must get another male volunteer for our retreat on October 1 & 2. If you know someone, please contact me. We don’t want to have to cancel such a great trip.

ACTIVITY FEES ARE DUE.

A great story!
I was playing basketball with a guy the other day. His name is Larry and he’s probably in his late forties. He has a son who is a junior in high school. He told me whenever they have to buy the next book for his son to read for a class, they buy two: one for his son, one for him. So, they both read the books and are able to have discussions around the dinner table. What a great idea! I say go for it, parents!

From Mrs. Sherri Bryant...
Students should log onto my website: bryantscience.com and click on the Eighth Grade Quia link, then go to the last link under useful links entitled: "Students Try this Quiz." They should take the 20 question, 8th grade science quiz. They were introduced to this in class last week, so students should know how to do this.
Students can earn up to 20 extra bonus points (one point for each correct answer) by completing the quiz and printing off the grade sheet. They may take the quiz as often as they like. Parents please try to encourage your son or daughter to take time for these extra points. This extra credit is due Friday.
If a student does not have internet and a printer access at home, ask them to make arrangements with me to come in early, work during lunch, or stay after school if they would like to take advantage of this opportunity.