3rd Six Weeks!
Students will continue reading in class novels with the intent to complete by the third week of the 3rd 6 Weeks. We will also read and discuss various non-fiction articles related to each respective novel.Reading: Students will continue to explore fiction but through novels this six weeks:
English I students will be reading, Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi
English II students will be reading, Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
English III students will be reading the school edited version of "of Mice and Men" by Steinbeck
(links to the novels can be found at the right and bottom of the ClassJump page)
Writing:
English I, II and III students will examine character traits of various characters in their novel in their in class essays.
Essay Due Date: December 18th 11:59pm
Presentation Due in Ms. Sanders Inbox: January 8th 11:59pm
Presentation Dates: January 11th and 12th
Students will receive a research instructional packet in class and it will also be posted on ClassJump!
This Friday!
Get your tickets now for our Fabulous Faculty Fashion Festival and Fundraiser, which
includes a delicious dinner, crazy fun fashion show, and silent auction! Juniors and Seniors who bring in auction items will receive
the money that their items sell for in their trip accounts! Tickets
are$11.00 per person or $45.00 per family (up to 5 people)! Pur-
chase your tickets from any Junior or Senior, or see Mrs. Dunn in
the Principal’s Office. It’s going to be a BLAST, and we want
everyone to join us!
Get ready to celebrate the love of reading with our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair November 16th-20th! We will have many fun reading activities and events. Tuesdaymorning 7:30 to 8:00AM is Moms and Muffins at the coffee shop. Thursday, Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with their grandchildren. We invite you to visit our Book Fair and join in the fun as you shop for Christmas, enjoy the decorations and take your picture with one of the many photo opportunities available. Ask your child’s teacher about the day they will be shopping.
REMINDERS!
Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Holidays
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Dec. 8: STAAR Algebra I Retest
Dec.9: STAAR English II Retest
Dec. 10: STAAR Biology Retest
Dec. 11: STAAR US History Retest
"Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in 
your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech...."
"I don't do excuses, I do results! Always go above and beyond!" Let's get it done WARRIORS!!!Miss Sanders
psanders@newmanacademy.org
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