If you're not in first period, but would like to attend the Tom Barnidge talk for professional development points, please sign up on the list on the black table. I need to send in the excuse list today.
At the request of a few seniors, the first presentations for your project will be May 19. There will be no presentations May 20.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
News and Notes: 4.28.11
Today is a modified testing day. Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors go about your day as regularly scheduled. Sophomores go to your testing room at 8:20. Do NOT go to your first period class, go to the testing room. You will be finished by third period and will resume your regular schedule.
The final testing date is next Wednesday for grades 9-11.
Tom Barnidge, a columnist for the Contra Costa Times, will be on campus next Monday at 8:40 am to talk about working for a newspaper and being a columnist. This talk will count for professional development for fourth quarter. If you are interested in attending, but NOT in first period, please sign up on the sheet taped to the black table.
The final testing date is next Wednesday for grades 9-11.
Tom Barnidge, a columnist for the Contra Costa Times, will be on campus next Monday at 8:40 am to talk about working for a newspaper and being a columnist. This talk will count for professional development for fourth quarter. If you are interested in attending, but NOT in first period, please sign up on the sheet taped to the black table.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
News and Notes: 4.26.11
Testing today. Don't forget about your projects.
A period, I'll see you tomorrow at 7:40.
A period, I'll see you tomorrow at 7:40.
Monday, April 25, 2011
News and Notes: 4.25.11
I hope everyone had a restful vacation. Those of us who went to JEA had an AMAZING time!
Testing begins this week. Grades 9, 10, and 11 test Tuesday AND Wednesday. Grade 10 tests on Thursday (that means that grades 9, 11 and 12 have a regular schedule). Next week grades 9, 10 and 11 test on Wednesday. All other days are regular schedule for all grades.
Even though we have testing this week, you are expected to continue working on your stories. Your deadlines are still in effect.
Before vacation, you read some information about Overland High School's newspaper and its ongoing struggle to be published. At JEA I met an adviser from a neighboring school whose program is also being threatened. Now, the principal at Overland has issued an apology for using the work of others without attribution in his monthly updates to the community.
Ms. Taylor Oliva will be in for me tomorrow as I head off to Skywalker Ranch! WooHoo! Really, I'm there to meet the folks at Edutopia, but still....
Testing begins this week. Grades 9, 10, and 11 test Tuesday AND Wednesday. Grade 10 tests on Thursday (that means that grades 9, 11 and 12 have a regular schedule). Next week grades 9, 10 and 11 test on Wednesday. All other days are regular schedule for all grades.
Even though we have testing this week, you are expected to continue working on your stories. Your deadlines are still in effect.
Before vacation, you read some information about Overland High School's newspaper and its ongoing struggle to be published. At JEA I met an adviser from a neighboring school whose program is also being threatened. Now, the principal at Overland has issued an apology for using the work of others without attribution in his monthly updates to the community.
Ms. Taylor Oliva will be in for me tomorrow as I head off to Skywalker Ranch! WooHoo! Really, I'm there to meet the folks at Edutopia, but still....
Thursday, April 14, 2011
News and Notes: 4.14.11
WASC is finished...for now.
Here's a powerful talk on the importance and power of images. Thank a photographer:
Here's a powerful talk on the importance and power of images. Thank a photographer:
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
News and Notes: 4.13.11
Check the calendar for your theme package assignment for the day. You should sketch out your design ideas on pages 8 and 9 where appropriate. Wojo will be checking those pages for points.
If your friends are asking you about purchasing a yearbook, have them to to Mrs Kakihara (the cashier) to get on the waiting list.
If your friends are asking you about purchasing a yearbook, have them to to Mrs Kakihara (the cashier) to get on the waiting list.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
News and Notes: 4.12.11
Congratulations, Staff! The final proofs were sent off yesterday afternoon! The book is done.
In preparation for your assignment, please read the following article on the face veil ban in France. Please also review the French Constitution to see how the veil ban fits in with individual expression in France. Finally, please review the U.S. Constitution as it relates to individual expression. Hint: You're looking in both constitutions for what the government says individuals can and cannot do. Take notes.
Assignment: Write an opinion piece in which you compare and contrast the French and U.S. constitutions on the issue of individual expression (this is directly related to free speech). Would such a ban work here in the United States? Why or why not?
You may consult other sources for your piece. Be sure to correctly attribute material from ALL sources. Be sure to reference the face veil ban in France as the starting point for your work. Your response should be between 300 and 500 words. You will PRINT your essay before you leave class today.
In preparation for your assignment, please read the following article on the face veil ban in France. Please also review the French Constitution to see how the veil ban fits in with individual expression in France. Finally, please review the U.S. Constitution as it relates to individual expression. Hint: You're looking in both constitutions for what the government says individuals can and cannot do. Take notes.
Assignment: Write an opinion piece in which you compare and contrast the French and U.S. constitutions on the issue of individual expression (this is directly related to free speech). Would such a ban work here in the United States? Why or why not?
You may consult other sources for your piece. Be sure to correctly attribute material from ALL sources. Be sure to reference the face veil ban in France as the starting point for your work. Your response should be between 300 and 500 words. You will PRINT your essay before you leave class today.
Monday, April 11, 2011
News and Notes: 4.11.11
Today marks the beginning of our WASC visit. The visiting committee will be in and out of your classrooms for the next two days as they evaluate our self-study.
In preparation for class on Tuesday, please read the following article on the face veil ban in France. Please also review the French Constitution to see how the veil ban fits in with individual expression in France. Finally, please review the U.S. Constitution as it relates to individual expression. Hint: You're looking in both constitutions for what the government says individuals can and cannot do. Take notes.
To review: you have a Quarter Project this term. Failure to complete this project will result in a failing grade for the quarter. Do not waste time in class. Curious about interim due dates and review sessions for this project? Check out the calendar here. It would be a good idea to make note of the URL. REMEMBER: you have an assignment due today for this project!
Last call for field trip forms:
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
In preparation for class on Tuesday, please read the following article on the face veil ban in France. Please also review the French Constitution to see how the veil ban fits in with individual expression in France. Finally, please review the U.S. Constitution as it relates to individual expression. Hint: You're looking in both constitutions for what the government says individuals can and cannot do. Take notes.
To review: you have a Quarter Project this term. Failure to complete this project will result in a failing grade for the quarter. Do not waste time in class. Curious about interim due dates and review sessions for this project? Check out the calendar here. It would be a good idea to make note of the URL. REMEMBER: you have an assignment due today for this project!
Last call for field trip forms:
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Friday, April 8, 2011
News and Notes: 4.8.11
Worknight is TODAY: Please let Cathie and Joyce know if you are available to help finish proofs. Otherwise, you don't need to attend.
To review: you have a Quarter Project this term. Failure to complete this project will result in a failing grade for the quarter. Do not waste time in class. Curious about interim due dates and review sessions for this project? Check out the calendar here. It would be a good idea to make note of the URL.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
To review: you have a Quarter Project this term. Failure to complete this project will result in a failing grade for the quarter. Do not waste time in class. Curious about interim due dates and review sessions for this project? Check out the calendar here. It would be a good idea to make note of the URL.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
News and Notes: 4.7.11
Worknight is TOMORROW: Please let Cathie and Joyce know if you are available to help finish proofs. Otherwise, you don't need to attend.
Grab a partner and clean, clean, clean. Our WASC visit starts on Sunday, the WASC visiting committee will visit starting Monday morning and the room is a mess! All loose papers and trash needs to be recycled as necessary. Surfaces need to be cleaned and/or dusted. Excess newspapers need to go to the recycling bin. If everyone chips in, it will only take a few minutes!
Since the book is finished, you will have a QUARTER PROJECT this term. You will be given instructions. Since you are required to use InDesign for the completion of this project, you should be working in class every day. Not all days are designated work days, some will be for additional instruction, so you will need to plan accordingly. You will be given the project packet with instructions today. You are to begin work immediately.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Grab a partner and clean, clean, clean. Our WASC visit starts on Sunday, the WASC visiting committee will visit starting Monday morning and the room is a mess! All loose papers and trash needs to be recycled as necessary. Surfaces need to be cleaned and/or dusted. Excess newspapers need to go to the recycling bin. If everyone chips in, it will only take a few minutes!
Since the book is finished, you will have a QUARTER PROJECT this term. You will be given instructions. Since you are required to use InDesign for the completion of this project, you should be working in class every day. Not all days are designated work days, some will be for additional instruction, so you will need to plan accordingly. You will be given the project packet with instructions today. You are to begin work immediately.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
News and Notes: 4.6.11
TODAY: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. George Kelly from the Contra Costa Times will be our featured speaker on online journalism. Mr. Kelly manages the Twitter and Facebook presence for the Times as part of his job. Get your professional development out of the way early by attending this one hour session that begins at 4 p.m.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Work night is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce might be talking to you about helping out Friday night.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Work night is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce might be talking to you about helping out Friday night.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
News and Notes: 4.5.11
April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. George Kelly from the Contra Costa Times will be our featured speaker on online journalism. Mr. Kelly manages the Twitter and Facebook presence for the Times as part of his job. Get your professional development out of the way early by attending this one hour session that begins at 4 p.m.
Assignment today: get a half sheet of paper from the black table. Put your name on it. Go through the visualizing exercise we did yesterday as you read the sentence below. After visualizing it, write the revised sentence to provide more sensory detail.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Work night is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce might be talking to you about helping out Friday night.
Assignment today: get a half sheet of paper from the black table. Put your name on it. Go through the visualizing exercise we did yesterday as you read the sentence below. After visualizing it, write the revised sentence to provide more sensory detail.
The cat went for a walk.
Turn in your paper once you have completed your revision.
It's field trip time! Yes, you read that correctly. If you are interested in visiting the offices of VegNews in San Francisco, then this is the trip for you! You don't have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the trip. This is about magazine production. We will be taking BART to their offices; tickets will be ordered Monday. The trip is May 18. There are 10 spots for interested students. If you are interested, please take one of the YEARBOOK STAFF permission slips on the black table (check to make sure you have the correct slip) and bring it back ASAP.
Work night is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce might be talking to you about helping out Friday night.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
News and Notes: 4.4.11
April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. George Kelly from the Contra Costa Times will be our featured speaker on online journalism. Mr. Kelly manages the Twitter and Facebook presence for the Times as part of his job. Get your professional development out of the way early by attending this one hour session that begins at 4 p.m.
Assignment today: grab a copy of the most recent issue of the Titan Template. You will also need a paper and pen.
Worknight is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce will be assembling a team to get the work finished.
Assignment today: grab a copy of the most recent issue of the Titan Template. You will also need a paper and pen.
Worknight is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce will be assembling a team to get the work finished.
Friday, April 1, 2011
News and Notes: 4.1.11 No Foolin'
April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. George Kelly from the Contra Costa Times will be our featured speaker on online journalism. Mr. Kelly manages the Twitter and Facebook presence for the Times as part of his job. Get your professional development out of the way early by attending this one hour session that begins at 4 p.m.
First they came for the journalists...
Worknight is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce will be assembling a team to get the work finished.
First they came for the journalists...
Overland High School recently lost their student newspaper. The principal shut it down because he didn't like a story the newspaper was going to publish. Read more about the case here. The students have the backing of the ACLU and the Student Press Law Center. Despite the powerful backers, this type of situation could happen anywhere.
If you are moved to sign the petition to support the students and their paper, please feel free to do so. Use the school's address for your petition.
Worknight is April 8. If proofs aren't done, Cathie and Joyce will be assembling a team to get the work finished.
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