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Weekend Writing Assignment!

Due Monday, February 20, 2012

 

February is "Black History Month," a time to commemorate African-Americans and events that have changed the world.

 

Celebrating Black History began in 1926, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard Ph.D., initiated "Negro History Week." Dr. Woodson, a historian, chose the second week in February because it included the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, the week-long observance was extended to the entire month of February in order to have enough time for celebratory programs and activities.

 

Do you believe that Black History Month limits the recognition of African Americans? Why or why not?

 

• Write at least 3 paragraphs to answer these questions.
• Each paragraph needs to include at least 5 complete sentences
• Make sure to indent each paragraph and to use your margins correctly.
• Don't forget to check your spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Weekend Writing

(Talking about the weather)  Do you prefer this winter or a more normal winter?  Why?

Narratives

Families,

Narratives went home today with adults I saw.  If you didn't see me, your child will have his or her report card tomorrow.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Thanks.

Milestone Dates

Here are the Milestone dates.

Milestone 1-Thursday, February 9th
Milestone 2-Thursday, March 22nd
Milestone 3-Thursday, May 17th


More information will be included with Friday's report cards.

MAP Test Note

As University Prep Academy has moved towards a more data driven climate, there has been an increase in talk about the MAP test.  MAP stands for Measures of Academic Progress and is created by NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association).  With the increase in talk, parents have begun to ask questions.  In the past the MAP test was used as a tool for teachers, but we are opening the data up to parents as well.  The MAP test is given three times a year on the computer.  The test adapts difficulty so that each student gets half of the questions right and half of the questions wrong.  Below is a link to the NWEA Parent Toolkit.  I will also add a link to the toolkit in the Parents’ Links section of the blog as well.  If you have any questions check there first or I can try to answer them for you.  http://www.nwea.org/support/article/930/parent-toolkit

Weekend Writing

Write about a New Year's resolution... What is it? Why did you pick it? Etc.

Milestone Dates

Here are the recently approved Milestone dates.

Milestone 1-Thursday, February 9th
Milestone 2-Thursday, March 22nd
Milestone 3-Thursday, May 17th

I'll get the Milestone 1 form out to you in the next week or so. Remember that Milestone 1 is simply gathering books and websites. Milestone 2 is taking notes from the resources, and Milestone 3 is the visual aid. I'm looking forward to more great exhibitions.