3rd Six Weeks Update

This Week at Newman,

Class Schedule November 16-20Mon 16A
Mon 16A
Tue 17B
Wed 18A
Thu 19B
Fri 20A

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.

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Progress Reports - December 3rd

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End of the 1st Semester Research Project!
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!

Canned Food Drive

Beginning Monday, Nov. 16 through Friday, the 20th, we

will be collecting non-perishible food items for families to have

for Thanksgiving! Please bring your donations to the front

desk each morning next week. All donations will be given to

Mission Arlington on Friday. Thank you!

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. Tuesday morning 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..."Titus 2:7-8
"I don't do excuses, I do results! 

Always go above and beyond!"

 Let's get it done WARRIORS!!!

Miss Sanders
psanders@newmanacademy.org

3rd Six Weeks...Learning with Style!

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.

End of the 1st Semester Research Project!
Essay Due Date: December 18^th 11:59pm
Presentation Due in Ms. Sanders Inbox: January 8^th 11:59pm
Presentation Dates: January 11^th 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 16^th-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 

Titus 2:7-8 

"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

3rd Six Weeks is HERE!

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
(links to the novels can be found at the right and bottom of the ClassJump page)
Writing:
English I students will examine character traits of various characters in their novel in their essays.
English II students will write creatively to change or rearrange a chosen story or novel read in class.

2nd Six Weeks Final Essay Due by November 6th 1201am


Wow Wednesday November 4th $2 to free dress!

Come be part of this special occasion, in honor of our Veterans! (Please plan to arrive early for parking and visitor sign-in.)

 NIA's 5th Annual Veteran’s Day Salute, right here in the Metro Center of Fielder Church! We will combine our constituency with that of our new sister school, New-man International Academy at Cedar Hill (NICH). Together, we will honor our service men and women who have so faithfully served this great country of ours: our students will sing, play instruments, and

make orations regarding this special occasion, and there will be refresh-ments for our Veterans afterward. Our Salute will begin at

12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 10.

  

November 13th is only 2 weeks away! 

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!

Sign up for Remind, text to join:
English I @9ai4894

English II @59aca6

Miss Sanders

ELA ~NIAA

psanders@newmanacademy.org

For Assignment information"

http://classjump.com/p/paulasanders/

2nd Six Weeks...times almost up!

Greetings NIAA Parents,

2nd Six Weeks Final Exams/Benchmarks

2nd Six Weeks Final Essay will be completed in class.

Students will take finals next week. Students will be on a regular schedule and take exams accordingly Here are the dates and classes:
Monday 26th - 5th and 6th
Tuesday27th - 1st and 2nd
Wednesday 28th - 7th and 8th
Thursday 29th - 3rd and 4th
FRIDAY 30th - MAKE UP/FINISH EXAMS if necessary EARLY RELEASE 12:30PM

Ms. Sanders

ELA - NIAA

2nd Six Weeks

Welcome to the 2nd 6 Weeks!

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
(links to the novels can be found at the right and bottom of the ClassJump page)
Writing:
English I students will examine character traits of various characters in their novel in their essays.
English II students will write creatively to change or rearrange a chosen story or novel read in class.

Reading Log #2
Theme: Cyber-Crimes, Investigations, Bullying and more Due October 15-16

(19-20 for traveling athletes)

Wow Wednesday October 21st $2 to free dress!


COMING UP!

Oct. 26-30: Bench

mark/Exam Week

Oct. 30: End of Second

Six Weeks/Early

Dismissal at 12:30


October is College Month!

As a college-prep school, we designate the month of October as
College Month. Our juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to
visit various campuses throughout the month, and we encourage
all of our students to wear their choice of college t-shirts,
hoodies, etc. on our Dollar Jean Fridays. Show your spirit for
the college of your choice on Oct. 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th!

Sign up for Remind, text to join:
English I @9a4894
English II @59aca6

Titus 2:7-8

 "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

Welcome Back!

Greetings New and Returning Newman Families!
I am anticipating a great year ahead. As we begin the school year, I have one really quick and important announcement:

NO JEANS ON FRIDAY!

WEAR REGULAR UNIFORMS

---KHAKIS AND POLOS

I will still update this blog weekly and sometimes bi-weekly and my ClassJump will be updated with the latest assignment due dates and necessary handouts.

If you have questions, I can always be reached at psanders@newmanacademy.org

Let's have a wonderful year!
Miss Sanders - ELA-NIAA