News and Notes: Week of 10.17.11

All Week: take photos, interview students

Monday: The Dirty Dozen, work on spreads

Tuesday: work on spreads

Wednesday: work on spreads, blog post due today. Topic: your choice

Thursday: work on spreads

Friday: Blog reading day, work on spreads, Worknight is tonight! Homecoming

News and Notes: 10.6.11

Today is BLOG READING DAY! Read and comment upon the blogs in the appropriate column for your group. All commenting needs to be completed by Friday at 9 pm.

Bloggers, your next post, on a topic of your choice, is due by Wednesday, Oct. 12 at 9 pm.

Ceil will be here tomorrow!

News and Notes: 10.3.11

Blog posts: Your next blog post must be posted by Wednesday, 9 pm. The topic is your choice. Length minimum 300 words.

Work on your spreads. 

News and Notes: 9.29.11

It's BLOG READING DAY! Each week, you will need two documents for this assignment. The first is the group list. Check that list for your name. Find your group number, then check which blogs you are reading for that week. For example, if you are in Group 7, this week you are reading blogs in column C.

• Reading blogs is a weekly assignment
• You will read EACH blog on your weekly list
• You will comment on EACH blog on your weekly list. Comments must be substantive and move the conversation forward about the topic. If you don't know anything about the topic at first, say so. Ask questions. Maybe the author will write a post addressing your questions! Keep your comments on topic, but feel free to expand on the topic as needed. You may also comment on other comments.

News and Notes: 9.21 and 9.22

Please check to see that your blog is listed on this chart. If it is NOT, immediately send your URL with your name and the title of your blog to Wojo.

See yesterday's announcements for your assignment that is due no later than Sunday at 5 pm. That post is right under this one.

News and Notes: 9.20.11

Don't forget worknight is Friday. Your editors will tell you if you need to attend.


Blog Assignment:
Today: Read about Zoe Strickland who started blogging when she was 13.
By Sunday, September 25 at 5pm do the following with your blog:

• fill in the About Me section. Remember, this is a professional blog, so be careful about what you write here. Also, be careful about putting personal information out there. Generally, it's okay to say you live in California or Northern California or maybe even the SF Bay Area. Don't put the name of your city.
• Add a hit counter to your blog if you can add widgets/gadgets. All Blogger blogs can take widgets. One free widget is SiteMeter. Another is ClustrMap. Feel free to add both since they do slightly different things.
• Write a post of not more than 750 words explaining to your readers why you started a blog on this particular topic. Generally speaking, bloggers write a first post of this nature to let their readers know what the blog is about and where it's going. Your post should not be fewer than roughly 300 words. Describe your passion to your readers.

Updates for 9.13.11

Check here each day for updates and reminders.

Tuesday: paper blogs
Wednesday: (2/3 periods) Editor's Choice
Thursday: Resume due, profile due (2nd period), roots quiz
Friday: Banned Books Week Presentation

News and Notes: 6.3.11 The End

Can you believe it's the end of the year already? Thanks for making this yearbook great and one of the hottest selling books of all time (yes, fewer numbers sold, but greater percentage picked up than EVER!).

Seniors: Good luck with all of your events, graduation practice and the big event next Saturday!

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors:
     Your final will be an audit of the current yearbook. If you did not purchase a yearbook, you will need to borrow one from a friend. There are NO books to loan you. The purpose of an audit it to analyze the type and quality of coverage using a variety of benchmarks. For this assignment, you will be creating a report, complete with graphs and charts, to bring to your final.
     First, review the demographics of Hercules High School by going to DataQuest.
     Next, for level select SCHOOL, for subject select ENROLLMENT.
     Click Submit
     Next, make sure 2010-2011 is selected at the year, then type in HERCULES.
     Make sure Hercules High is selected
     Review Enrollment by ethnicity, grade and gender.
     **NOTE: The numbers for freshmen in all categories is off (as is our total enrollment), but the percentages are roughly correct. For the purposes of this assignment, the percentages are close enough.


     Now you are ready to begin your audit. Go through the 2011 yearbook and examine the way we cover our campus and its students. Create a chart for each of the following:

• number of stories for student life, academics, class and sports
• number of clubs covered versus the number of clubs at the school
  
• number of stories featuring males, number of stories featuring females
• number of stories featuring freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors. 
• number of stories featuring students of various ethnicities: African American, Hispanic, Asian, Filipino, White (these are our major groups...in some instances, this section might not be complete because you don't know the ethnicity of a student).
• number of stories citing an expert or authority figure on our campus, number of stories citing an expert or authority figure NOT on our campus (and where they are from).
  
• one more chart of your choosing that must be significantly different from those listed above. It must be something about the stories and the way they are covered. 

Charts may be combined. For example, you might have ONE chart that shows the number of stories featuring each grade level (that would probably be a bar graph). You may put more than one chart on a page. Clearly label all charts.

Now for the hard part. Analyze our coverage. Compare our coverage to our demographics. What are we doing well? Who are we covering well? Who is being left out of the paper? What are we not doing well in terms of coverage? AND what should we do about it (this would be an action plan to remedy any areas of poor coverage)? Solutions may be creative, but must be reasonable. The analysis should be 2-3 pages long, not including the charts.

Put your audit portfolio neatly bound in a folder in the following order:

1. Cover page that includes your name and the title of the assignment "Olympus Audit, 2011"
2. Charts as described above
3. Analysis as described above 

This assignment must be typed and turned in as a hard copy. You cannot turn it in late. Bring this audit portfolio to class on Monday (9:30-11:30) NOTE: A period students will meet TUESDAY from 7:20-9:15 and be prepared to discuss it. We will be formulating a plan to move our yearbook forward to meet the information needs of more of our readers.

News and Notes: 6.2.11

GREAT JOB on distribution yesterday! WooHoo! Almost ALL of the books were picked up in less than two hours!

Presentations today. We'll finish tomorrow.

It's DISTRIBUTION DAY!

Man (or woman) your stations! We need signs. We need wrappers (not to be confused with rappers). We need bouncers and checkers. We need BOX CARRIERS!

If you can stay during first period, please let Wojo know. Thanks.

News and Notes: 5.31.11

Presentations today. We will gather around the computers.

You will also help with distribution sign making and the like.

From Joyce:

Hi bookies! I hope you are all excited to get the book tonight. Its
amazing. Dont forget your potluck. Bring pens for yearbook signing and
bring a game if you want to play it, like Twister or something. We can
also go to the park by my house. See you at 5! - joyce

 Please remember that staff members get their books at the staff party. If you cannot be there, you will have to wait until distribution tomorrow.

News and Notes: 5.27.11

Today is the last day to complete your Professional Development requirement for the quarter.

Finish your projects. Presentations begin Monday.

Yearbook distribution is Wednesday. Wear your staff shirt (either Got Yearbook? or 10X More) to participate in the events of the day.

News and Notes: 5.26.11

Mr. Brown will be here to collect the registration forms and answer any questions you might have about the writing class.

All Professional Development must be completed by Friday, May 27. Be sure this is done in a timely manner.

Continue working on your projects. Presentations will start on Tuesday with seniors.

News and Notes: 5.25.11

Today is Career Day. Consult the board for the schedule.

Don't forget:

• Worknight is today! (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: 5.24.11

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: 5.23.11

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.

News and Notes: 5.10.11

Not knowing much about bands these days, is this line-up any good? The Van's Warped Tour will be at Shoreline July 2.

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

Continue working on your projects.

Don't forget that all Professional Development must be completed by May 27.

News and Notes: 5.9.11

Room closed all week during BOTH lunches. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Don't forget that you must complete a professional development assignment by May 27. This is part of your quarter grade and will make a difference in the final outcome of the grade. Do NOT delay. 

Continue working on your projects. Note that the room is closed during lunch all week, so you will need to make the most of your time during class.

News and Notes: 5.6.11

I will finish up looking at your projects today. Please have your files open and ready for me to look at. Be prepared to tell me about your work thus far.

All groups should be creating a Google Doc where you can make a checklist of things to do on each of the required spreads. Cross them out as you finish them and put your initials next to that item so you partner knows that you've finished that task. Once you've created the document, please share it with me. I expect to see it filled out and I expect to receive it today. Remember, since it's a Google Doc, you can all work on it at the same time!

Hoodies are here! Or t-shirts or crew neck sweatshirts. This is the design. T-shirts are $10, crew neck sweatshirts are $15, hoodies are $20. If you want a XXL shirt of any type, add $3 to the prices above. Find the order form here. Read the order form for payment instructions. All payments are due no later than the end of first period on Wednesday, May 11.No checks will be accepted (the school doesn't take them). This goes across the front of the shirt, so it's much smaller than actual size. See your editors if they have questions.

News and Notes: 5.5.11

It's Cinco de Mayo! So, what exactly is that, anyway? Put the answer on a post-it note and put the note (with your name on it) on the door behind Wojo's desk. INCLUDE your source on the post-it note.

Mark your calendar:

1. Your editors for next year are planning a "Get to know yearbook staff" meeting for potential recruits. The meetings will take place during lunch. Stay tuned for the dates.
2. Your projects are due May 19. I will begin checking your progress in quick conferences TODAY. Please have the files open and ready to show me. You will also need to tell me what's working and what isn't so far.
3. Final: Your final is distribution. HOWEVER, returning staffers are required to attend a meeting during finals week. We could do two lunch meetings (potluck or something) during the week OR you could come in during the A period final time on the last day of school. Let me know your preference.

News and Notes: 5.4.11 Star Wars Day

Why is today Star Wars Day? Find out, put the answer on a post-it note and put the post it note (with your name on it) on the door behind Wojo's desk. Because of testing today, this offer applies only to A period staffers.

Projects are due in two weeks. Thursday and Friday I will be talking with each team about your progress. Speaking of progress, your progress reports are marked on Friday.

News and Notes: 5.3.11

Continue working on your projects. Seniors will begin presenting May 19. If you are in A period, remember there are only a few seniors, so you could be presenting on that first day.

Editors for 2011-2012: Don't forget we have a lunch meeting immediately after testing tomorrow.

News and Notes: 5.2.11

How is Osama bin Laden's death being covered? Check out these sites to see what is being said around the world:

1. Newsmap
2. The World's Front Pages from Newseum (click on the thumbnails to see them better)
3. Look at PCWorld's article on the Google Maps, Twitter and Facebook
4. Check out the Twitter Timeline from the White House
5. Poll: How did you hear about bin Laden's death? Vote in the poll, then look at the results.

Now that you've looked at several articles and features about the event AND the coverage of the event, start thinking about what it means. What can we learn about news coverage from this event? What are the positives and negatives of this coverage? What do people need to know about the coverage of breaking news events?

A period will have a discussion on this topic. First period has a guest speaker. Second period, we will have this discussion once the guest speaker leaves.

News and Notes: 4.29.11

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.

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.

News and Notes: 4.26.11

Testing today. Don't forget about your projects.

A period, I'll see you tomorrow at 7:40.

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....

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

   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.

News and Notes: 3.31.11

It's Opening Day! That means it's time for Journalism Baseball!

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.

  
April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. The topic will be online journalism.

Worknight is scheduled for April 8. If proofs are not finished by then, a small team will need to come in to finish them. Cathie and Joyce will be recruiting.

News and Notes: 3.30.11

Thursday is Opening Day of baseball season. In honor of that and the arrival of Spring, we will be playing a team game. We will call it Journalism Baseball. You will go against each other in a Word Choice Championship.

April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. The topic will be online journalism.

Worknight is scheduled for April 8. If proofs are not finished by then, a small team will need to come in to finish them. Cathie and Joyce will be recruiting.

DON'T FORGET: Your Typecasting assignment is due Thursday!

News and Notes: 3.29.11

Thursday is Opening Day of baseball season. In honor of that and the arrival of Spring, we will be playing a team game. We will call it Journalism Baseball.

April 6: After school journalism meeting. Attend for Professional Development credit. We will begin at 4 pm. The topic will be online journalism.

Worknight is scheduled for April 8. If proofs are not finished by then, a small team will need to come in to finish them. Cathie and Joyce will be recruiting.

DON'T FORGET: Your Typecasting assignment is due Thursday!

News and Notes: 3.28.11

The final pages of the book were sent off on Friday. Now, proofs. Those must be done ASAP. First period will take primary responsibility on those.

Fourth quarter begins today. Don't forget you have professional development this quarter too. It must be completed by Friday, May 27. The first opportunity will be April 9 after school. The topic is still to be determined.

The room is CLOSED at lunch this week unless you are working on proofs.

News and Notes: 3.25.11

Assignment: Now that third quarter is finished and the final pages of the book are being sent it, it is time to reflect. Write a ONE page reflection (not more than 500 words) using a GoogleDoc about your experience in yearbook thus far. Focus on the skills that you have developed as well as the things you do well and the areas that still need work. I am more concerned about the seeing an honest reflection than a claim that you have no strengths or weaknesses. Share the document with Wojo when you have finished. This is a formal writing assignment, so please use formal language and structure. This assignment is due at the end of the period.

Quarter 3 ends today. Make this assignment count.

News and Notes: 3.24.11

Get a half sheet of paper from the black table. Put your name on it. Write your top three rules for journalists. Explain why each rule is important. When you have finished, put the assignment on Wojo's desk. It must be turned in no later than 15 minutes after the tardy bell.

Watch this space for announcements about upcoming opportunities for professional development for fourth quarter.

News and Notes: 3.23.11

Thanks, Dre, for going the extra mile yesterday looking for the FINAL TWO idents on the football team photo! Extra claps!

The only thing in the book to finish is the index. The next step is to work on the proofs. You will probably be asked to do name-checking along with other tasks.

Today, you will receive an assignment in class that you will do in class AND on your own time. You will need magazines and/or books to complete this assignment. You will be given a handout with detailed instructions.

News and Notes: 3.22.11

Ceil is here today.

Please help with the team photos pages. We need to get those people identified ASAP so we can finish the index.

Wojo will be talking to you today if you did NOT complete your professional development requirement for 3rd quarter.

News and Notes: 3.21.11

Pages should be finalizing today. Hmm, not sure that finalizing is a real word, but it IS a word in Yearbookland.


Quarter ends on Friday. Tomorrow, the announcements will contain a list of people who have no professional development for the quarter. The purpose is NOT to give you a final chance to complete it, but to make sure Wojo didn't miss your email with your course report.


Summer Opportunity for Journalists:


J Camp is a program that gives young people the opportunity to develop their written, speaking, communication and leadership skills, while learning about diversity through a program that allows them to meet with top journalists in the country.

AAJA's J Camp is a national multicultural journalism program for high school students, held each before AAJA's national conventions J Camp 2011 will be held at MSU in East Lansing, MI from August 6-11, 2011.

For more information about the program, please download the brochure and submit an application by visiting the link. Deadline April 1, 2011.
http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/j_camp <http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_trainings/j_camp>

News and Notes: 3.18.11

Today, Wojo will be checking with each of you on your task for the day. You received an email from Cathie and Joyce with a list of tasks. Pick one and work on it. When you're finished, get it checked off by Wojo.

All professional development is due today. You do NOT have time to work on professional development during class today.

News and Notes: 3.17.11 St. Patrick's Day

Get those spreads finished. Your editors want them tomorrow.

Don't forget that your professional development is due by Friday, March 18. That's tomorrow.

News and Notes: 3.16.11

Your editors want spreads by this Friday so they have time to look over them before Tuesday's deadline. The book must be finalized by Tuesday, March 22.

All professional development must be completed by Friday, March 18.

New and Notes: 3.15.11 Beware the Ides of March

The last pages of the book must be sent in next Tuesday. Make sure your pages are ready.

All professional development must be completed no later than Friday, March 18.

News and Notes: 3.14.11

All pages must be complete by March 22. Be sure you are working on yours. If you can't move forward on your pages today, help someone else!

All professional development must be completed by Friday, March 18.

This video shows, graphically, what a tsunami does when it enters a town.

News and Notes: 3.11.11

Read yesterday's announcements and do the assignment there.

Work night is tonight. Don't miss it.

Professional Development is due no later than March 18.


News Alert from Hercules PD this morning:

Hi Natalie Wojinski,
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Friday March 11, 2011 6:49 AM PST
Tsunami Advisory Warning: 2 to 4 rise in tide is expected along San Pablo Bay (along Hercules coast). Be prepared.
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News and Notes: 3.10.11

Work night is tomorrow! We will begin immediately after school and work until 9pm. All editors (current and incoming), and writers who's stories aren't finished need to attend.


Get a post-it note. Put your name on it. Correct the three sentences above by writing them out correctly and post the note on the door behind Wojo's desk. You may ignore the two sets of parentheses and the words inside of them for this exercise.


Don't forget that professional development is due by next Friday, March 18.

News and Notes: 3.9.11

Please review "Perfect Punctuation" below.

Don't forget that your professional development is due no later than March 18.

Worknight is this Friday, March 11. All staff members are expected to be here. We begin immediately after school.

News and Notes: 3.8.11

See that in your rearview mirror? That's your deadline ready to overtake you. Don't let it beat you down! Get those pages done!

Please be prepared for pop quizzes on editing. The focus right now is on ending punctuation (periods only, please), proper capitalization and the evil Oxford comma.

Work night is Friday night. Please plan to attend. We begin immediately after school.

News and Notes: 3.7.11

Your deadline is looming. Please be in the room today, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at lunch to work.

Ceil will be here Friday for worknight. You are expected to attend to help get these last pages completed.

News and Notes: 3.4.11

Can you believe it's March already? That means it's almost the end of the quarter. Don't forget that you need to have professional development done no later than March 18. What can you do? Please review this earlier posting with suggestions. You may do other courses in NewsU if you wish. Do not repeat courses you already did. Your total time should be at least an hour.

Work night is Friday, March 11. Please plan accordingly. All staffers are expected to attend unless ALL of your work is complete. Ceil will be here for work night.

Reminder: Your final deadline (yes, that's FINAL) is March 22. The quarter ends March 25. When you finish your work help another staffer. You sink or swim together on this deadline. Make sure the pages get done in a timely manner. We absolutely cannot afford any late fees on our deadlines.


Seniors: Your service learning requirement has been taken care of. Do not worry about it. I've sent and email to the counselors as well as Mr. Franz.

News and Notes: 3.3.11

Welcome Mr. Fadelli to class. He will be here today and tomorrow while I am at the California Council for the Social Studies conference. Stories should be finished by tomorrow.

Can you believe it's March already? That means it's almost the end of the quarter. Don't forget that you need to have professional development done no later than March 18. What can you do? Please review this earlier posting with suggestions. You may do other courses in NewsU if you wish. Do not repeat courses you already did. Your total time should be at least an hour.

Work night is Friday, March 11. Please plan accordingly. All staffers are expected to attend unless ALL of your work is complete.

Reminder: Your final deadline (yes, that's FINAL) is March 22. The quarter ends March 25. When you finish your work help another staffer. You sink or swim together on this deadline. Make sure the pages get done in a timely manner. We absolutely cannot afford any late fees on our deadlines.


Seniors: Your service learning requirement has been taken care of. Do not worry about it. I've sent and email to the counselors as well as Mr. Franz.

News and Notes: 3.2.11

Write a headline for the following story. Put the headline on a post-it note with your name on it and place it on the door behind Wojo's desk. This is a real story. Headlines must be appropriate, but may be irreverent:

NAPLES, Fla. -- Police say a brawl between roommates over Girl Scout cookies led to assault charges against one of them.

According to the Naples Daily News, the Collier County Sheriff's Office reports that 31-year-old Hersha Howard woke up her roommate early Sunday and accused her of eating her Thin Mints.
They argued and deputies say that it turned physical with Howard chasing her roommate with scissors and hitting her repeatedly with a board and then a sign.
Police say the roommate's husband tried to separate them. The roommate said she gave the cookies to Howard's children.
Howard is charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. She was released Monday on $10,000 bail.
A telephone listing for Howard could not be immediately found.

Can you believe it's March already? That means it's almost the end of the quarter. Don't forget that you need to have professional development done no later than March 18. What can you do? Please review this earlier posting with suggestions. You may do other courses in NewsU if you wish. Do not repeat courses you already did. Your total time should be at least an hour.

Work night is Friday, March 11. Please plan accordingly. All staffers are expected to attend unless ALL of your work is complete.

Reminder: Your final deadline (yes, that's FINAL) is March 22. The quarter ends March 25. When you finish your work help another staffer. You sink or swim together on this deadline. Make sure the pages get done in a timely manner. We absolutely cannot afford any late fees on our deadlines.


Seniors: Your service learning requirement has been taken care of. Do not worry about it. I've sent and email to the counselors as well as Mr. Franz.

News and Notes: 3.1.11

Check out Arkenews.net for the details.The story will be updated as we learn more.

Can you believe it's March already? That means it's almost the end of the quarter. Don't forget that you need to have professional development done no later than March 18. What can you do? Please review this earlier posting with suggestions. You may do other courses in NewsU if you wish. Do not repeat courses you already did. Your total time should be at least an hour.

Work night is Friday, March 11. Please plan accordingly. All staffers are expected to attend unless ALL of your work is complete.

Reminder: Your final deadline (yes, that's FINAL) is March 22. The quarter ends March 25. When you finish your work help another staffer. You sink or swim together on this deadline. Make sure the pages get done in a timely manner. We absolutely cannot afford any late fees on our deadlines.

Seniors: Your service learning requirement has been taken care of. Do not worry about it. I've sent and email to the counselors as well as Mr. Franz.

News and Notes: 2.28.11

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

What's Happening: 1.31.11

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!

What's Happening: 1.28.11

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 this Friday, January 28 or next Monday, January 31. Make plans accordingly.

What's Happening: 1.27.11

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 this Friday, January 28 or next Monday, January 31. Make plans accordingly.

What's Happening: 1.26.11

Ceil will be here TODAY!


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.

Worknight is February 4. Make plans accordingly.

No access to the room at lunch this Friday, January 28 or next Monday, January 31. Make plans accordingly.

What's Happening: 1.25.11

Ceil will be here TOMORROW.

Pages, pages, pages. Just a bit left. Help those who aren't finished. Write captions. Find photos. Do whatever is necessary to get those pages DONE! Be here at lunch to help finish pages.

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.

Worknight is February 4. Make plans accordingly.

No access to the room at lunch this Friday, January 28 or next Monday, January 31. Make plans accordingly.

What's Happening: 1.24.11

Pages, pages, pages. Many just need a few minor things before they are finished. If your spread is done, find someone to help. Also, plan to be in the room at lunch to help with the pages that are left and plan to stay after school today to help with pages as well.

Worknight is February 4. Make plans accordingly.

No access to the room at lunch this Friday, January 28 or next Monday, January 31. Make plans accordingly.

What's Happening: 1.21.11

Almost there! Keep working on those spreads today. You should be in at lunch and after school finishing up.

As of Wednesday afternoon, ALL of you are allowed to leave the cafeteria at lunch to come to the room to work. Just tell whoever is at the door that you're going to Ms. Wojinski's room. They have a list with your name on it.

Remember: Finish today, get donuts Tuesday!

What's Happening: 1.20.11

Make sure you pick up your assignment from Mr. Alvarez. It's on green paper. Follow directions carefully to make sure you get points for your work today.

You are ALMOST DONE with another 58 pages! Keep working. Ask each other for help. Make plans to stay after school on Friday to get last minute touches finished. These pages must be done by Friday!

What's Happening: 1.19.11

Work on those spreads! Your deadline is looming.

Professional Development Opportunity: Wednesday, January 19, 4 pm, H105. The topic is Writing the Review. 


Save the Date: February 26 from 9:30-4:00 at SFSU. Boldfaced Journalism. Attend a variety of workshops on topics of interest to student journalists. This program is sponsored by the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism. To sign up, see Wojo. There is no fee to you. You do have to provide your own transportation. This will count as professional development.
 
Summer Opportunity:  BAMMA, June 19-July 2, 2011. Live and work at SFSU while learning about journalism. Apply even if you aren't sure if you can pay for it. If you're interested and accepted, then you can figure out how to pay for it.

BAMMA 2011 is the 21st annual workshop hosted by CIIJ, the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism. We offer a two-week residential program build around learning multi-platform story telling skills. Our graduates work in print, radio, television and online journalism. High school students with a passion and interest in journalism and related careers. Up to 16 students will be selected for this program. The program fee is $3000. If you're interested in applying, email casocar@sfsu.edu with your intent to apply by February 7.  To learn more visit http://bamma.ciij.org.

What's Happening: 1.18.11

Work on those spreads! Your deadline is looming.

Professional Development Opportunity: Wednesday, January 19, 4 pm, H105. The topic is Writing the Review. 


Save the Date: February 26 from 9:30-4:00 at SFSU. Boldfaced Journalism. Attend a variety of workshops on topics of interest to student journalists. This program is sponsored by the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism. To sign up, see Wojo. There is no fee to you. You do have to provide your own transportation. This will count as professional development.
 
Summer Opportunity:  BAMMA, June 19-July 2, 2011. Live and work at SFSU while learning about journalism. Apply even if you aren't sure if you can pay for it. If you're interested and accepted, then you can figure out how to pay for it.

BAMMA 2011 is the 21st annual workshop hosted by CIIJ, the Center for Integration and Improvement of Journalism. We offer a two-week residential program build around learning multi-platform story telling skills. Our graduates work in print, radio, television and online journalism. High school students with a passion and interest in journalism and related careers. Up to 16 students will be selected for this program. The program fee is $3000. If you're interested in applying, email casocar@sfsu.edu with your intent to apply by February 7.  To learn more visit http://bamma.ciij.org.

What's Happening: 1.14.11

Today is the last day of 1st Semester. You're half way through the year!

Keep working on those pages. If you are running into difficulties, let Cathie and Joyce know right away. It's easier to work with a problem if you know it's a problem than to get to the deadline and find the spread unfinished.

You are expected to be in the room during your lunch period WORKING ON SPREADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The room will be closed after 4th lunch on Friday.


Professional Development for Third Quarter: Come to the after school meeting Wednesday, January 19. The topic will be writing reviews. 

What's Happening: 1.13.11

Keep working on those pages. If you are running into difficulties, let Cathie and Joyce know right away. It's easier to work with a problem if you know it's a problem than to get to the deadline and find the spread unfinished.

You are expected to be in the room during your lunch period WORKING ON SPREADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The room will be closed after 4th lunch on Friday.


Professional Development for Third Quarter: Come to the after school meeting Wednesday, January 19. The topic will be writing reviews.

What's Happening: 1.12.11

Keep working on those pages. If you are running into difficulties, let Cathie and Joyce know right away. It's easier to work with a problem if you know it's a problem than to get to the deadline and find the spread unfinished.

You are expected to be in the room during your lunch period WORKING ON SPREADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The room will be closed after 4th lunch on Friday.


Professional Development for Third Quarter: Come to the after school meeting Wednesday, January 19. The topic will be writing reviews.

What's Happening: 1.11.11

Keep working on those pages. If you are running into difficulties, let Cathie and Joyce know right away. It's easier to work with a problem if you know it's a problem than to get to the deadline and find the spread unfinished.

You are expected to be in the room during your lunch period WORKING ON SPREADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The room will be closed after 4th lunch on Friday.


Professional Development for Third Quarter: Come to the after school meeting Wednesday, January 19. The topic will be writing reviews. 

What's Happening: 1.10.11

Ceil will be here today with donuts! If you meet the next deadline you get more donuts.

Keep working on those pages. If you are running into difficulties, let Cathie and Joyce know right away. It's easier to work with a problem if you know it's a problem than to get to the deadline and find the spread unfinished.

You are expected to be in the room during your lunch period WORKING ON SPREADS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The room will be closed after 4th lunch on Friday.

All professional development is due TODAY. No exceptions. End of semester is Friday.

Professional Development for Third Quarter: Come to the after school meeting Wednesday, January 19. The topic will be writing reviews. 

What's Happening: 1.7.11

EVERYONE NEEDS TO E-MAIL JOYCE THEIR ARTICLE ANGLES BY THE END OF FIRST PERIOD  TODAY!!!
 

Worknight is January 14. Please plan accordingly. It is a yearbook only evening. If necessary, we might be able to have a work afternoon after school on Tuesday, January 18. You have another 58 pages due by January 20. Do not delay.



Don't forget the semester ends January 14. Therefore, all professional development needs to be taken care of no later than Monday, January 10. Please do one of these courses that you have not already completed from NewsU:


Cleaning Your Copy
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid
First Amendment for High School Journalists
Freedom of Information (this is very good for seniors in Gov.)
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News (recommended for first year staff members)
On the Beat: Covering Education 
Multimedia Reporting: Covering Breaking News

What's Happening: 1.6.11

Worknight is January 14. Please plan accordingly. It is a yearbook only evening. If necessary, we might be able to have a work afternoon after school on Tuesday, January 18. You have another 58 pages due by January 20. Do not delay.



Don't forget the semester ends January 14. Therefore, all professional development needs to be taken care of no later than Monday, January 10. Please do one of these courses that you have not already completed from NewsU:


Cleaning Your Copy
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid
First Amendment for High School Journalists
Freedom of Information (this is very good for seniors in Gov.)
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News (recommended for first year staff members)
On the Beat: Covering Education 
Multimedia Reporting: Covering Breaking News

What's Happening: 1.5.11

Worknight is January 14. Please plan accordingly. It is a yearbook only evening. If necessary, we might be able to have a work afternoon after school on Tuesday, January 18. You have another 58 pages due by January 20. Do not delay.



Don't forget the semester ends January 14. Therefore, all professional development needs to be taken care of no later than Monday, January 10. Please do one of these courses that you have not already completed from NewsU:


Cleaning Your Copy
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid
First Amendment for High School Journalists
Freedom of Information (this is very good for seniors in Gov.)
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News (recommended for first year staff members)
On the Beat: Covering Education 
Multimedia Reporting: Covering Breaking News

What's Happening: 1.4.11

Worknight is January 14. Please plan accordingly. It is a yearbook only evening. If necessary, we might be able to have a work afternoon after school on Tuesday, January 18. You have another 58 pages due by January 20. Do not delay.

Attention Journalism and Yearbook! BADMINTON Sign-Ups will be held today, January 4, during 4th and 5th Lunch Periods. 4th Period sign-ups will be in Ms. Wojo's Classroom, Room H105, held by Kimmy Ny and Linda Nguyen. 5th Period will be in Ms.Dee's Classroom, Room H501, held by Assistant Coach Andre Alvarez. DON'T FORGET TO SIGN-UP FOR BADMINTON! GET ON IT!

Don't forget the semester ends January 14. Therefore, all professional development needs to be taken care of no later than Monday, January 10. Please do one of these courses that you have not already completed from NewsU:


Cleaning Your Copy
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid
First Amendment for High School Journalists
Freedom of Information (this is very good for seniors in Gov.)
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News (recommended for first year staff members)
On the Beat: Covering Education 
Multimedia Reporting: Covering Breaking News

What's Happening: 1.3.11

Worknight is January 14. Please plan accordingly. It is a yearbook only evening. If necessary, we might be able to have a work afternoon after school on Tuesday, January 18. You have another 58 pages due by January 20. Do not delay.


Don't forget the semester ends January 14. Therefore, all professional development needs to be taken care of no later than Monday, January 10. Please do one of these courses that you have not already completed from NewsU:


Cleaning Your Copy
Beyond the Inverted Pyramid
First Amendment for High School Journalists
Freedom of Information (this is very good for seniors in Gov.)
News Sense: The Building Blocks of News (recommended for first year staff members)
On the Beat: Covering Education 
Multimedia Reporting: Covering Breaking News