Heart, Effort, and Fun

There's a message somewhere - too easy to point out.  I kept score at yesterday's BB games against North.  While we lost all 3 games, I was able to watch one of you play like I have not seen in some time.  Danny had an amazing game with the JV squad that almost pulled off an upset.  And then he came in at the end of the varsity game and again played very well.  Jack has returned and his calm poise added some leadership to the court (even burying some nice shots).  But it was not so much about numbers - it was obvious to us at the scorers table (me, Coffey, and Grace) that Danny had put his heart into something and his effort(s) helped the team stay close and possibly win.  It also made it fun to watch.  So, what's the message?  You figure it out.  I was a little bummed about missing the concert (Hot Notes on a Cold Night), but I had a good time watching two of you play some hoops.

Letters

My, oh my.  What could this post be about?  Think of how many different possibilities there could be when a student is presented that word.  This one is about RECOMMENDATIONS.  I think I have them all done and figured out - I had to clean them up after "fixing" my corrupted hard drive.  Last call - if you requested a letter from me, remind me tomorrow or forever hold your peace.  I'll give you a copy to peruse and authorize before I send it away.  Don't forget to get the 12,14,18 notes from the Moodle while they're still there.  Ch. 18 tomorrow.  Then a 3-day weekend for all, followed by a 3-day weekend for students.  After that is one more quarter of hard work (I let you take it easy during Q4), then you have the rest of your lives...

PeerMark

You must go to turnitin and review 3 papers.  You get to choose one.  Get this done BEFORE the weekend so you do not have to worry about it next week.  Be honest, fair, and helpful in your statement.  Please read the chapters so you can use the weekend for study rather than learning. I put up the Ch 12 slides and will possibly place some other notes for 12, 14, and 18 on Thursday and Friday so check back regularly.

I got my "repaired" hard drive back with the letters of rec I wrote before and during Winter Break.  Remind me (at the start of class) to send you a copy tomorrow and we'll take some time to make sure it's in Naviance too.

I promised these, so...




Family Guy's version:

Congress

We started the Ch 12 slides today.  To say everyone was a bit comatose and/or lethargic is an understatement.  We'll finish tomorrow and start Ch 14 on Wednesday.  Check out the Texas Congressional Districts and see how weird the shapes are.  It's called gerrymandering.