Mrs. Wimmer's Monday Mail
English II Pre-AP, Yearbook, and Writing Skills
English II Pre-AP
This week are we are beginning our reading of Of Mice and Men. Before we begin reading, I will introduce the students to John Steinbeck and the setting of the book, along with some background knowledge of The Great Depression and migrant farm workers in the 1930s. By the end of the week on Friday, we will have learned vocabulary for chapters 1 & 2, read chapter 1, and we will write a short answer, open-ended response to a question from chapter 1.
Writing Skills/Technical Writing
We are continuing our first reading practice test. The focus will be on poetry, and analyzing poetry on the STAAR exam.
Yearbook
Our yearbook is coming along swimmingly. This staff is just amazing, and they work so hard to get the job done.
Our focus this week will be getting our mugshots (the publishing industry's word for portraits) into the book, as well as design endsheets. We will have a visit from our Walsworth representative, Jerry, and we are so excited about that!
General NBHS News
Yearbooks For Sale!
Make sure to pre-order your 2016 yearbook ASAP. The price now is $70, but this will go up to $75 after the holidays! You can purchase one now at Yearbook Forever, or bring cash or check to Mrs. Wimmer's room, 115.
Thanksgiving break coming soon
Don't forget, Thanksgiving break will be here before you know it! This year it is November 23-27.
STAAR retake exams coming soon
STAAR retake exams are scheduled for December 7-11. If you are on the retake list, make sure you are ready!
Mrs. Wimmer's Information
Email: awimmer@nbisd.org
Website: http://mrswimmerswinners.blogspot.com/
Location: 1551 Loop 337 Ramp, New Braunfels, TX, United States
Phone: 830-627-6155
Twitter: @MrsAWimmer