News and Notes: 5.23.11

Congratulations to the first Miss Hercules, Domonique Jones! She was crowned at Saturday evening's event.

Don't forget:

• Worknight Wednesday, May 25. (This is also, unfortunately, the same night the ladies softball team goes to the playoffs!). If you still need to work on your project, you are welcome to come in. Computer space may be limited.
• All Professional Development must be finished by Friday, May 27.
• We have just three weeks of school left. A period your final is Tuesday, June 7 from 7:20-9:15 (it was either that or have you come in at 9:30 on the last day of school). First period, your final is Monday, June 6 from 9:30-11:30. This does NOT include seniors.

News and Notes: 5.20.11

Continue working on your projects. I will be doing another formal check next Tuesday. Be prepared to show what you have accomplished.

All professional development must be completed by May 27. That is ONE week from today.

If you need to work on your project next Wednesday at worknight, please come in. Computer space may be limited since the newspaper staff is on a production deadline, so it's first come, first served.

News and Notes: 5.19.11

Congratulations to Charles Gomez and Stefan Feurst who each took second place awards in the Journalism Education Association of Northern California Annual Contest. Charles was got the nod in the Yearbook Photo Illustration category while Stefan was acknowledged in the Newspaper Column Writing category. For a complete list of winners, click here.

Don't forget worknight is May 25. Please feel free to come in and work on your projects. Computer space may be limited.

News and Notes: 5.18.11

Mr. Brown will be here tomorrow to talk about the writing class he's offering through Contra Costa College. Give this opportunity SERIOUS consideration. After his presentation, you will have the remainder of the period to work on your project.

Yes, that does mean that presentations are postponed to May 31. Seniors will still go first and will get the bad news about this change tomorrow. Yes, this also means that you have all of next week to finish the project.

If you weren't here May 2 for the talk by columnist Tom Barnidge, you need to finish your professional development no later than May 27.

News and Notes: 5.16.11

Presentations begin on Thursday. Pairs with seniors will go first. There will be no presentation on Friday, May 20.

The room will not be open during lunch this week, but WILL be open beginning at 1:15 on Tuesday and Thursday. You may come in after school to work at least until 5 pm.

News and Notes: 5.12.11

Project. Due. Next Week.

Don't forget all Professional Development needs to be completed by May 27.

News and Notes: 5.11.11

News you can use: First, Adobe has a deal for students on CS5.5. I know is LOOKS expensive, but it's really quite discounted. Also, Mashable has a great article on Best Practices for Media Companies on Facebook. Finally, at least one Education Ministry office in South Korea has found a novel solution to rising hemlines. Read the article and leave your comment below. Is this the way to handle short skirts? Why or why not? Leave the comment no later than the end of your class period today. Note: when leaving your comment, please remember to use professional language.

Don't forget all professional development is due no later than May 27. Don't delay. NewsU courses are highly recommended.

The room is CLOSED all week at lunch. Sorry for the inconvenience.