Last Day of School

HOLY MOLY SWEET MACAROLI!!! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!

HW due tomorrow:

NOTHING!

-Don't forget class compliments
-Complete parts of the Teacher Feedback please
-Olivia, Maia, Julian, Silvan, and Luz - we will share our compliments with you tomorrow morning!!!

Happy last day of school everyone :) :) L)

Last Weekend Blog Post Ever!

Last weekend blog post ever!!!!

HW due Monday:

1. Marine Biology 'Zine

...minimum of 12 pages, each page should be a slightly different format, and each page should teach me something different about your topic

8th graders ALERT ALERT ALERT: YOU WILL BE SHARING YOUR REMEMBER ME POEMS MONDAY AFTERNOON... BE PREPARED!!!!

Tuesday = Last day to turn in late work 

8th graders - you will be sharing your portfolios with the class on Tuesday

Other:

-Class compliments

-Teacher Feedback (extra credit :))

Term 4 Service Reflection Rubric

Service Reflections Rubric:

-There should be a minimum of three paragraphs
-I am looking for a strong hook and conclusion... CONNECTIONS of your work to the outside communities and world...Correct grammar and punctuations, and of course a creative piece (please don't do the same creative piece over and over again on each reflection... spice it up)
-I would recommend doing your work on the computer as I often send back reflections for editing after I first receive them. Doing your work on the computer enables you to go back and make corrections without having to feel like you are starting all over again.

What?
•What did you do?
•Who was involved?
•Where were you?
•What part did you play?
•When did it happen?

Michael's comments: The "what" is a quick, brief paragraph. Recognize that you must go far beyond the “what” to have a complete reflection as paragraph takes little thought and effort to complete. Pay attention to the “so what” and give the MOST attention and thought to the “now what”


SO WHAT?
•Why did you do it?
•Why was it important to do?
•How was it helpful?
•Who benefits from the Project?

NOW WHAT?
•What are you going to do with what you learned?
•What will you keep doing (or not doing) now?
•How is this action connected to a larger issue? What larger issue?
•Who is doing something about this issue?
•What organizations exist to address this issue?

Always Consider…

you --> School --> COMMUNITY --> WORLD

Michael's notes: A paragraph should be spent showing how your work connects outside of your three hours of service to the greater community and world. 

Michael's final note:
When looking at reflections I will always look for a hook, 3 paragraphs (with the NOW WHAT paragraph reflecting the most effort), and CONNECTIONS (showing how your work relates to bigger picture ideas). 

These are worth 25 points and show reflect a high level of effort and thought

Looking Ahead to the End of the Year

As we enter into the final two weeks of the school year lets look ahead to what is in front of us.

HW due Tuesday...
1. Something interesting (a recipe, image, story, health benefit, etc...) related to beet burgers
2. Bring in any necessary materials for our 30 minute in class study hall tomorrow (novel, 8th grade portfolio, etc...)

HW due Wednesday
1. Term 4 Service Reflection due

Thursday = Last Whole Class field study to Mt. Tabor

HW due Friday
1. Term 4 Garden Reflection due
2. Iron Chef/Sunnystock

HW due Monday, June 9th
1. Marine Biology 'Zine

HW due Tuesday, June 10th
1. Last day for late work!!!

Don't forget to be working on your class compliments over time!