BRING IT! Yes, today is the day! Please print out your spreads to the HP 5200 on 11x17 paper (two pages will fit on a spread). You will share what you have accomplished so far. It is perfectly fine to discuss how you will apply what you learned at worknight to the development of your spread.
Tuesday: Resume writing workshop during class. If you have a resume bring it to class since you will be updating it with new information. If you do NOT have a resume you will be developing one. A hard copy of your resume will be due on Friday, September 24 at the beginning of class. Independent Study students will need to let Wojo know which class you will be attending. You may come in A, 1 or 2. The workshop will begin promptly after the bell, so please do not be late to class.
Ceil will be here Thursday, September 24. We will be focusing on yearbook sales. We really need to bring our number up. Really. Seriously. Up. Those of you in A period will be pulled out of your first period class to attend this important workshop.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
What's Happening: 9.17.10
Don't miss today's assignment below!
Staffers are expected to attend worknight (that's today). We will begin at 3:30.
Tuesday: Resume writing workshop during class. If you have a resume bring it to class since you will be updating it with new information. If you do NOT have a resume you will be developing one. A hard copy of your resume will be due on Friday, September 24 at the beginning of class. Independent Study students will need to let Wojo know which class you will be attending. You may come in A, 1 or 2. The workshop will begin promptly after the bell, so please do not be late to class.
Ceil will be here next Thursday, September 24. We will be focusing on yearbook sales. We really need to bring our number up. Really. Seriously. Up. Those of you in A period will be pulled out of your first period class to attend this important workshop.
Don't forget that BRING IT is coming! Yes, that's right. Sometime in the next four school days you will be asked to show your classmates what you have accomplished so far. This gives you the opportunity to show off what you've accomplished AND gives others a chance to learn. It also gives you the opportunity to get feedback on your work.
In honor of BRING IT, TODAY you will need to find another pair to work with. Check out each others' spreads. On a piece of paper, put their names and the name of the spread at the top of the paper. List three things that are working and two things that need improvement. Put your names at the bottom of the page. Staffers who are not currently assigned a spread will need to do the same thing with a minimum of THREE spreads. You may work with a partner. Editors are included in this assignment. This is due by the end of the period.
Staffers are expected to attend worknight (that's today). We will begin at 3:30.
Tuesday: Resume writing workshop during class. If you have a resume bring it to class since you will be updating it with new information. If you do NOT have a resume you will be developing one. A hard copy of your resume will be due on Friday, September 24 at the beginning of class. Independent Study students will need to let Wojo know which class you will be attending. You may come in A, 1 or 2. The workshop will begin promptly after the bell, so please do not be late to class.
Ceil will be here next Thursday, September 24. We will be focusing on yearbook sales. We really need to bring our number up. Really. Seriously. Up. Those of you in A period will be pulled out of your first period class to attend this important workshop.
Don't forget that BRING IT is coming! Yes, that's right. Sometime in the next four school days you will be asked to show your classmates what you have accomplished so far. This gives you the opportunity to show off what you've accomplished AND gives others a chance to learn. It also gives you the opportunity to get feedback on your work.
In honor of BRING IT, TODAY you will need to find another pair to work with. Check out each others' spreads. On a piece of paper, put their names and the name of the spread at the top of the paper. List three things that are working and two things that need improvement. Put your names at the bottom of the page. Staffers who are not currently assigned a spread will need to do the same thing with a minimum of THREE spreads. You may work with a partner. Editors are included in this assignment. This is due by the end of the period.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
What's Happening 9.16.10
Yearbook staffers are expected to attend worknight this Friday, September 17 beginning at 3:30. Everyone is expected to attend. We have much to do.
Some of you still haven't done this: Please watch your deadlines for your first spread. Most of you have NOT shared your story document with Wojo. Please do that ASAP.
Don't forget that BRING IT is coming! Yes, that's right. Sometime in the next four school days you will be asked to show your classmates what you have accomplished so far. This gives you the opportunity to show off what you've accomplished AND gives others a chance to learn. It also gives you the opportunity to get feedback on your work.
What do you still need help with? Grab ONE post-it note (the basket is on the other side of Wojo's desk). Put your name on the post-it note. Also write down the one thing about yearbook design, writing or photography you are struggling with. Put the post-it on the door behind Wojo's desk. This is due before the end of the period. This is an assignment.
Some of you still haven't done this: Please watch your deadlines for your first spread. Most of you have NOT shared your story document with Wojo. Please do that ASAP.
Don't forget that BRING IT is coming! Yes, that's right. Sometime in the next four school days you will be asked to show your classmates what you have accomplished so far. This gives you the opportunity to show off what you've accomplished AND gives others a chance to learn. It also gives you the opportunity to get feedback on your work.
What do you still need help with? Grab ONE post-it note (the basket is on the other side of Wojo's desk). Put your name on the post-it note. Also write down the one thing about yearbook design, writing or photography you are struggling with. Put the post-it on the door behind Wojo's desk. This is due before the end of the period. This is an assignment.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What's Happening: 9.15.10
Yearbook staffers are expected to attend worknight this Friday, September 17 beginning at 3:30. Everyone is expected to attend. We have much to do.
Please watch your deadlines for your first spread. Most of you have NOT shared your story document with Wojo. Please do that ASAP.
For those of you going on the Contra Costa Times field trip today, we will leave from the school at 4 pm. Please meet at H105. We should be back in Hercules by 7:30. If you are leaving your car here, leave it in the faculty lot OR down by the clock tower. DO NOT park in the faculty lot during the day. If you cannot attend, please let Wojo know before the end of the school day today.
Please watch your deadlines for your first spread. Most of you have NOT shared your story document with Wojo. Please do that ASAP.
For those of you going on the Contra Costa Times field trip today, we will leave from the school at 4 pm. Please meet at H105. We should be back in Hercules by 7:30. If you are leaving your car here, leave it in the faculty lot OR down by the clock tower. DO NOT park in the faculty lot during the day. If you cannot attend, please let Wojo know before the end of the school day today.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
What's Happening: 9.14.10
Yearbook staffers are expected to attend worknight this Friday, September 17 beginning at 3:30. Everyone is expected to attend. We have much to do.
So...story ideas are everywhere. Today, in the Contra Costa Times, there is food for thought in a story on the safety of gas lines (do we have any here in Hercules? are they natural gas or something else? who is responsible for those lines?) and the release of API scores (how did HMHS fare this year? are scores up or down over last year? if they are down, what does that mean for our school? for college applications?)
For those of you going on the Contra Costa Times field trip Wednesday, we will leave from the school at 4 pm. Please meet at H105. We should be back in Hercules by 7:30. If you are leaving your car here, leave it in the faculty lot OR down by the clock tower. DO NOT park in the faculty lot during the day. If you cannot attend, please let Wojo know before the end of the school day on Wednesday.
So...story ideas are everywhere. Today, in the Contra Costa Times, there is food for thought in a story on the safety of gas lines (do we have any here in Hercules? are they natural gas or something else? who is responsible for those lines?) and the release of API scores (how did HMHS fare this year? are scores up or down over last year? if they are down, what does that mean for our school? for college applications?)
For those of you going on the Contra Costa Times field trip Wednesday, we will leave from the school at 4 pm. Please meet at H105. We should be back in Hercules by 7:30. If you are leaving your car here, leave it in the faculty lot OR down by the clock tower. DO NOT park in the faculty lot during the day. If you cannot attend, please let Wojo know before the end of the school day on Wednesday.
Monday, September 13, 2010
What's Happening: 9.13.10
Today, you will get your assignments for the first deadline. You will have approximately two weeks to complete this spread. TODAY you will need to begin your story document in which you list who will be interviewed, what questions they will be asked and what research you will need to complete in order to get your story done. This document should be named with your last name_name of spread. Share it with Wojo.
Note that the lunch schedule for the room AND the log in information for the SF Chronicle and New York Times have been moved to a sidebar.
Please come in the room at lunch (doesn't matter which one) if you need to work or have questions.
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Is anyone interested in the CNPA workshop, October 16:
This one-day workshop in Sacramento counts towards your professional development for the quarter. See Wojo if you are interested.
The California Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting a one-day workshop in Sacramento, October 16. This workshop, to be held at the office of the Sacramento Bee, will have sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced student journalists. There are even workshops for online media and social media. Check out the link here, for more information. Your registration fee will be covered if you attend this event. Please let Wojo know if you are interested in attending.
Need Recommendation? Seniors, if you need a recommendation from me, please collect the following in this order:I need at least two weeks' notice. Yes, yes, I know. All this hassle for a letter of recommendation? This makes my job SO much easier. I would strongly suggest that you prepare such a packet for anyone else who writes you a letter of recommendation.
- you will need a manila folder with your first and last names printed on the tab. The entire packet goes in here
- Cover letter to explain what you want and when you want it. If you would like me to focus on something in particular, please indicate that in your cover letter.
- Your current, complete resume
- List of current courses. This may be part of your cover letter OR on a separate sheet.
- An unofficial transcript
- You may include other information that might help me (such as details of activities outside of school) if you wish, but please put those behind the transcript.
Note that the lunch schedule for the room AND the log in information for the SF Chronicle and New York Times have been moved to a sidebar.
Please come in the room at lunch (doesn't matter which one) if you need to work or have questions.
_________________________________________________________________________
Is anyone interested in the CNPA workshop, October 16:
The California Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting a one-day workshop in Sacramento, October 16. This workshop, to be held at the office of the Sacramento Bee, will have sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced student journalists. There are even workshops for online media and social media. Check out the link here, for more information. Your registration fee will be covered if you attend this event. Please let Wojo know if you are interested in attending.
Friday, September 10, 2010
What's Happening: 9.10.10
Current Events Quiz is just a few minutes away! Now would be the time to review with a partner.
Your spreads need to be finished TODAY. Take a look at where your spread is NOW. See what you have already completed. Perfect those parts that are already done, THEN, if you have time, add in the elements that you are missing. It would be better to have a few really good elements on the spread that a bunch of incomplete elements.
Make sure you are to class on time on Monday. Your EICs will be introducing you to your first spread assignments (yes, A period yearbookies, even you!). Some of you will be assigned a spread with a partner of your choice. Others have the experience to work by themselves on the first spread of the year.
Note that the lunch schedule for the room AND the log in information for the SF Chronicle and New York Times have been moved to a sidebar.
Please come in the room at lunch (doesn't matter which one) if you need to work or have questions.
_________________________________________________________________________
Is anyone interested in the CNPA workshop, October 16:
This one-day workshop in Sacramento counts towards your professional development for the quarter. See Wojo if you are interested.
The California Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting a one-day workshop in Sacramento, October 16. This workshop, to be held at the office of the Sacramento Bee, will have sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced student journalists. There are even workshops for online media and social media. Check out the link here, for more information. Your registration fee will be covered if you attend this event. Please let Wojo know if you are interested in attending.
Your spreads need to be finished TODAY. Take a look at where your spread is NOW. See what you have already completed. Perfect those parts that are already done, THEN, if you have time, add in the elements that you are missing. It would be better to have a few really good elements on the spread that a bunch of incomplete elements.
Make sure you are to class on time on Monday. Your EICs will be introducing you to your first spread assignments (yes, A period yearbookies, even you!). Some of you will be assigned a spread with a partner of your choice. Others have the experience to work by themselves on the first spread of the year.
Need Recommendation? Seniors, if you need a recommendation from me, please collect the following in this order:I need at least two weeks' notice. Yes, yes, I know. All this hassle for a letter of recommendation? This makes my job SO much easier. I would strongly suggest that you prepare such a packet for anyone else who writes you a letter of recommendation.
- you will need a manila folder with your first and last names printed on the tab. The entire packet goes in here
- Cover letter to explain what you want and when you want it. If you would like me to focus on something in particular, please indicate that in your cover letter.
- Your current, complete resume
- List of current courses. This may be part of your cover letter OR on a separate sheet.
- An unofficial transcript
- You may include other information that might help me (such as details of activities outside of school) if you wish, but please put those behind the transcript.
Note that the lunch schedule for the room AND the log in information for the SF Chronicle and New York Times have been moved to a sidebar.
Please come in the room at lunch (doesn't matter which one) if you need to work or have questions.
_________________________________________________________________________
Is anyone interested in the CNPA workshop, October 16:
The California Newspaper Publishers Association is hosting a one-day workshop in Sacramento, October 16. This workshop, to be held at the office of the Sacramento Bee, will have sessions for beginning, intermediate and advanced student journalists. There are even workshops for online media and social media. Check out the link here, for more information. Your registration fee will be covered if you attend this event. Please let Wojo know if you are interested in attending.
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