Welcome back. I hope you had a good week off!
Progress reports are due today. I'm guessing you will get them at the end of the week, though I am not sure.
Get caught up on your stories for the March issue ASAP. Everything should be finished by Friday. Worknight is March 11.
The room will be closed at lunch today, Thursday and Friday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 18, 2011
News and Notes: 2.18.11
Happy Vacation! Get some rest over the next week. We will have less than a month to finish the book when we return! Worknight is March 11. Everyone is expected to be there.
Join me in congratulating next year's Editorial Board for the yearbook: Rachel Choi, Domonique Jones, Angelica Patricio and Nicholas Weller. Yes, they are the editors-in-chief together.
We need fundraising ideas that are cheap for us. In other words, something that can help us make money for yearbook, but doesn't cost us much out of pocket to get it going. All ideas are welcome. See Wojo, Cathie or Joyce if you have an idea. One that we're currently discussing is a raffle ticket that students would buy to get their yearbook before everyone else. This doesn't cost us anything out of pocket. We just deliver the book they already purchased a little early.
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Join me in congratulating next year's Editorial Board for the yearbook: Rachel Choi, Domonique Jones, Angelica Patricio and Nicholas Weller. Yes, they are the editors-in-chief together.
We need fundraising ideas that are cheap for us. In other words, something that can help us make money for yearbook, but doesn't cost us much out of pocket to get it going. All ideas are welcome. See Wojo, Cathie or Joyce if you have an idea. One that we're currently discussing is a raffle ticket that students would buy to get their yearbook before everyone else. This doesn't cost us anything out of pocket. We just deliver the book they already purchased a little early.
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
News and Notes: 2.17.11
We need fundraising ideas that are cheap for us. In other words, something that can help us make money for yearbook, but doesn't cost us much out of pocket to get it going. All ideas are welcome. See Wojo, Cathie or Joyce if you have an idea. One that we're currently discussing is a raffle ticket that students would buy to get their yearbook before everyone else. This doesn't cost us anything out of pocket. We just deliver the book they already purchased a little early.
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Thursday: Finish cards for staff and faculty.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Thursday: Finish cards for staff and faculty.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
News and Notes: 2.16.11
The room is closed at lunch today. Sorry for the inconvenience. It will be open tomorrow and Friday.
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory. Also, we need to finish the cards!
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Scholastic Journalism Week Activities:
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory. Also, we need to finish the cards!
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
News and Notes: 2.15.11
Or is it Valentines Day? Why should it be punctuated one way or another? Investigate, get a post-it note from the box and explain which way it should be punctuated and why.There are two schools of thought on it. Yes, this is an assignment.
It's Scholastic Journalism Week! Celebrate all things high school journalism by participating in this week's events.
Wear your SJW ribbon every day this week. Get points.
Tuesday: SJW Thank you cards. Get an index card. Decorate it. Include a message like the one on the wheasel. Melissa O. will add a piece of candy and deliver them to teachers. Use the list of teachers and staff provided. Make sure everyone gets a card.
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory.
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
It's Scholastic Journalism Week! Celebrate all things high school journalism by participating in this week's events.
Wear your SJW ribbon every day this week. Get points.
Tuesday: SJW Thank you cards. Get an index card. Decorate it. Include a message like the one on the wheasel. Melissa O. will add a piece of candy and deliver them to teachers. Use the list of teachers and staff provided. Make sure everyone gets a card.
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory.
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Monday, February 14, 2011
News and Notes: 2.14.11 Valentine's Day
Or is it Valentines Day? Why should it be punctuated one way or another? Investigate, get a post-it note from the box and explain which way it should be punctuated and why.There are two schools of thought on it. Yes, this is an assignment.
It's Scholastic Journalism Week! Celebrate all things high school journalism by participating in this week's events.
Monday: Get a list of journalists through history. You will need to look up these people in order to participate in class on Thursday. Second, make a SJW ribbon. Pin it on. Wear it every day this week. Get points.
Tuesday: SJW Thank you cards. Get an index card. Decorate it. Include a message like the one on the wheasel. Melissa O. will add a piece of candy and deliver them to teachers. Use the list of teachers and staff provided. Make sure everyone gets a card.
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory.
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
It's Scholastic Journalism Week! Celebrate all things high school journalism by participating in this week's events.
Monday: Get a list of journalists through history. You will need to look up these people in order to participate in class on Thursday. Second, make a SJW ribbon. Pin it on. Wear it every day this week. Get points.
Tuesday: SJW Thank you cards. Get an index card. Decorate it. Include a message like the one on the wheasel. Melissa O. will add a piece of candy and deliver them to teachers. Use the list of teachers and staff provided. Make sure everyone gets a card.
Wednesday: Journalism Bingo! Play for prizes and glory.
Thursday: Guess Who? This is where the list of historical journalists comes in. The rules will be explained when you get here.
Friday: Journalism Potluck. Bring your favorite journalism-related dish to share with the class. Include a card with your dish to explain how it is related to journalism. For example, you could have Katie Couric Baby Carrots. Katie Couric was the first solo female news anchor for an evening newscast on one of the major networks.Be sure to include the explanation. You get points. If you don't want to bring food, you could bring cups, plates, forks, spoons and napkins. Just make sure they are journalism related!
Friday, February 11, 2011
News and Notes: 2.11.11
Work on spreads, proofs and/or help with faculty and clubs. Remember, by next Thursday Faculty, Clubs and Theme pages are due.
Room is open for lunch today.
Keep reviewing "7 Deadly Sins of Student Writers" and your AP stylebook. Quizzes are in your future.
Room is open for lunch today.
Keep reviewing "7 Deadly Sins of Student Writers" and your AP stylebook. Quizzes are in your future.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
News and Notes: 2.10.11
Work on spreads, proofs and/or help with faculty and clubs. Remember, by next Thursday Faculty, Clubs and Theme pages are due.
Room is closed at lunch today and tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Room is closed at lunch today and tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
News and Notes: 2.9.10
Work on spreads, proofs or help with faculty and clubs.
Room is closed at lunch today and tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Ceil is here today!
Room is closed at lunch today and tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Ceil is here today!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
News and Notes: 2.8.11
Wojo is out working on WASC stuff. Our visit is in April.
You have an assignment today. Follow the directions on the paper. Turn it in before you leave. When you are finished, the story should be no longer than 120 words including the lede.
For the remainder of the week, you will be working on proof corrections, faculty and clubs. These need to be done by next week.
You have an assignment today. Follow the directions on the paper. Turn it in before you leave. When you are finished, the story should be no longer than 120 words including the lede.
For the remainder of the week, you will be working on proof corrections, faculty and clubs. These need to be done by next week.
Monday, February 7, 2011
New and Notes: 2.7.11
Last Friday, most of you signed up for new spreads! If you didn't, please check out the list on the cabinet ASAP and get your name on one of the spreads.
Spreads that MUST go in by February 17: Title, Theme, Opening, Closing, Faculty, Clubs
If you are NOT working on the spreads above, see if you can help out.
Today: oooooh, a semi-pop quiz just for you! Topic? The Seven Deadly Sins of Student Writing.
Spreads that MUST go in by February 17: Title, Theme, Opening, Closing, Faculty, Clubs
If you are NOT working on the spreads above, see if you can help out.
Today: oooooh, a semi-pop quiz just for you! Topic? The Seven Deadly Sins of Student Writing.
Friday, February 4, 2011
News and Notes: 2.4.11
Project: This is an individual assignment. It will be on paper (8 1/2x11 or 11x17). If you have a Glogster account, you may make your poster in Glogster, then print. InDesign is encouraged as your design platform. The assignment: Read "The Seven Deadly Sins of Student Writers." Pick one of the "deadly sins" and make a poster to help students remember not to commit that sin in their writing. The use of humor is encouraged (think a la The Oatmeal, but appropriate for the classroom). Yes, the instructions are deliberately loose. I want you to be creative in helping your classmates become better writers. Due date: TODAY no later than 1:15 p.m.
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
What's Happening: 2.2.11
Project: This is an individual assignment. It will be on paper (8 1/2x11 or 11x17). If you have a Glogster account, you may make your poster in Glogster, then print. InDesign is encouraged as your design platform. The assignment: Read "The Seven Deadly Sins of Student Writers." Pick one of the "deadly sins" and make a poster to help students remember not to commit that sin in their writing. The use of humor is encouraged (think a la The Oatmeal, but appropriate for the classroom). Yes, the instructions are deliberately loose. I want you to be creative in helping your classmates become better writers. Due date: Friday, February 4 no later than 1:15 p.m.
No access to the room at lunch today. Make plans accordingly.
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
No access to the room at lunch today. Make plans accordingly.
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
What's Happening: 2.1.11
Project: This is an individual assignment. It will be on paper (8 1/2x11 or 11x17). If you have a Glogster account, you may make your poster in Glogster, then print. InDesign is encouraged as your design platform. The assignment: Read "The Seven Deadly Sins of Student Writers." Pick one of the "deadly sins" and make a poster to help students remember not to commit that sin in their writing. The use of humor is encouraged (think a la The Oatmeal, but appropriate for the classroom). Yes, the instructions are deliberately loose. I want you to be creative in helping your classmates become better writers. Due date: Friday, February 4 no later than 1:15 p.m.
No access to the room at lunch today. Make plans accordingly.
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
No access to the room at lunch today. Make plans accordingly.
For those of you who are working on pages, worknight is optional, but encouraged this Friday!
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