Mrs. O'Rourke's Panther Press
September 1, 2017
No School on Monday-Enjoy the Holiday
A Few Important Things to Note - Keeping our kids organized
Daily Assignments -
We have asked the students to find an organizational system that works for them so that they can write down the daily requirements for their classes each day. Our team suggested that students open a new Note in their "Notes" app and title it "Assignments". They should be able to update their daily assignments there. In humanities, we are trying to establish a routine where the first thing students do when they come in is update their daily assignments. I remind them each day at the start of class. Some students are choosing to use planners, and that is ok - whatever works for each student is fine. But, please monitor these for the first few weeks to make sure that your students are keeping themselves organized and aware of their assignments and when they are due. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thanks!
WOWZA! Some Great Books!
Model Readers Wanted!
Scholastic Book Orders - Due September 15th
This month’s Scholastic Reading Club flyers were sent home last week! Please take a few moments to explore the selection together and let your child help choose books he or she is excited to read. You don't need the flyers to order. You can always just log on to the website below and browse for books. (The flyers are actually online too!)
It is preferred that you order online at scholastic.com/readingclub, where you’ll find a wide selection of quality children’s books that are just right for your child’s reading interests. Or, return your paper order form to me with a check made out to “Scholastic Reading Club.”
Remember, you help our class earn FREE Books and supplies with every order. Thank you for supporting your child’s reading both at home and in the classroom!
PS: Please let me know if your order includes a gift for your child, and I will contact you when it arrives!
First Time Ordering Online?
•Go to scholastic.com/readingclub
•Enter our one-time Class Activation Code: NCZKF
•Shop and submit your child's book order.
•Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.
Learning highlights from this week!
Achieve 3000 All-Stars!
Our Achieve All-Stars from this week are:
Taylor, Maia, Zahra, Armitha, Myla, Saanvi, Manav, and Samaira
Way to go!
Map Projects
Quizlet Live - Collaborative Vocabulary Study!
Strong Leads
8th Grade Book Buddies
Upcoming Assessments and Project Due Dates
Next Week:
Friday 9/8- Characteristics of Plot and Character Assessment
Friday 9/8- Grammar Assessment over weekly grammar lessons
Canvas
Mrs. O'Rourke
Email: aorourke@hse.k12.in.us
Location: 12278 N. Cyntheanne Rd., Fishers, IN 46037
Phone: 317-594-4120
Twitter: @MrsORourkeHIJH