Textbooks

The following students still need to return their textbooks (otherwise you will get a financial obligation):
Gisselle Sequiera
Mara Chamorro
Nathalie Arencibia
Ernesto Barrientos
Amanda Diaz

Resumes

Resumes are due May 22 (periods 1,3,5) and May 23 (periods 2,4,6)
They need to be typed and only one page long.
Make sure they include the following secionts:

Name and Contact Information

Objective (name the position you are applying for a make a general statement of what you are looking for)

Education (HGHS and GPA)

Skills

Work Experience (if none leave it blank or you can include volunteer experience instead)

Achievements (only awards you have received in high school)

Interests/Activities (hobbies or extracurricular activities)

Mother's Day Assignment

Mother's Day is May 13th, and as a mother myself, I know it means a lot to get something that was handmade by your children.
You have the option to either create a card or placemat incorporating the following requirements:

1. A Quote -- The quote you find should represent your mother or be inspirational in some way. (1 point)


2. Favorite Memory -- You will write about a memory you have of your mother (could be typed if your handwriting is not that great). (2 points)

3. Picture -- The picture can be of you with her or just you or just her. (2 points)

4. Her name -- Place her name somewhere on the placemat. (1 points)

5. Creativity -- This is where your use of supplies, and the above components will come into play. (2 points)

The assignment is worth a total of 8 points and needs to be shown to me before you leave Friday, May 11th.

*If you would rather create the placemat for another female figure in your life that is fine. For example, you can make one for your grandmother, aunt, godmother, etc.

Nominate a Spectacular Teacher

Recognize a special teacher by going to the following link and filling out the information.  Just for nominating someone you will receive a coupon for a free Pollo Tropical Tropichop.
http://www.pollotropical.com/nta.aspx
You can nominate an educator from now until May 31st.
(I would appreciate it.) ;)

SAT Essay Topics

Here are the 3 essay prompts that you did in class (or if you were absent you can now make-up the rough draft).
Remember I will be collecting the final draft of one of these essays and you will be attaching all three rough drafts.

Prompt 1:
If we are afraid to reveal our lack of knowledge we will not be able to learn. In order to make progress we must admit where we are now. Such an admission of ignorance is not easy. As Thoreau says, “How can we remember our ignorance which our growth requires, when we are using our knowledge all the time?”
Assignment:
Does the present system of education encourage us to admit our lack of knowledge, or is there too much pressure to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge? Plan your response, and then write an essay...

Prompt 2:
Many societies believe that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human right. But it is also true that attainment of happiness remains elusive. Perhaps Bertrand Russell had it right when he said, “To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.”
Assignment:
What gives us more pleasure and satisfaction: the pursuit of our desires or the attainment of them? Plan your response, and then write an essay...

Prompt 3:
There is usually a kernel of truth in the words Oscar Wilde puts in the mouth of his most outrageous characters – they wouldn’t be funny otherwise. One such gem that is worth pondering is: The only thing to do with good advice is to pass it on. It is never of any use to oneself.
Assignment:
Is it true that when we most need advice we are least willing to listen to it? Or is good advice always welcome? Plan your response, and then write an essay...

This is a major grade so do not procrastinate!
Final Drafts are due typed (12 pt font), double spaced by May 14th (Periods 1,3,5) or May 15th (Periods 2,4,6)

Teacher Appreciation Letter

This first week of May we will be working on creating Teacher Appreciation cards.  You can bring materials to class in order to complete the assignment (i.e. construction paper, markers, glitter, etc.)
Cards are due to me by May 4th.
You need to have the following components on your Teacher Appreciation card:
1. On the front of the card you need a quote that deals with teachers.
For example: "A good teacher is like a candle -- it consumes itself to light the way for others." ~Unknown
2. On the inside of the card write a personal message to the teacher. Include favorite moments from their class or something that makes them stand out. (Be Specific!)
3. On the back of the card make sure to put your name (first and last).
4. Decorate your card. Include pictures, clipart or images that reflect what teachers do or things that remind you of that teacher.
For example: If you are sending a card to your science teacher then you might want to include images of microscopes or beakers.

Reminders!!

Dear students,

I will not be accepting any late Science Fiction assignments after Friday at midnight. You can email the assignment to me. If you were absent that is no excuse to not turn in the assignment. You had over two weeks to get the assignment done. It is your responsibility to meet deadlines. This is an Honors class and you are getting an Honors credit for it.

Also, make sure to send your SAT Question of the Day (by Friday before midnight) and Reading Plus needs to be completed by Sunday. Remember we only have one week left of Reading Plus.

Open Mic Day is this Thursday, April 26th and I need to know what poem you will be reading. It needs to be at least 12 lines long. It can be from the Internet, from the textbook or something you have written. You do not have to memorize it.
*I will give extra points to students who memorize it or to students who go above and beyond (examples: sing a song, bring the poem to life with props)