Tuesday, March 22, 2016

5th Six Weeks...STAAR Testing...

Welcome Newman Warriors and Warrior Parents,
Sadly, ClassJump will be shutting down permanently April 1st. Many teachers across the country as disappointed at this because we find ClassJump so useful. Newman will be working toward another useful tool for teachers, students and parents to communicate, send and receive assignments so STAY TUNED!

Blessings!8-|

Great 5th Six Weeks So Far!!!

Progress Reports Go Home

March 24th


STAAR Testing

English I - Tuesday, March 29th

English II - Thursday, March 31st

English I 
   Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of diction and imagery (e.g., controlling images, figurative language, understatement, overstatement, irony, paradox) in poetry.

English II Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the structure or prosody (e.g., meter, rhyme scheme) and graphic elements (e.g., line length, punctuation, word position) in poetry.


English III  Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of metrics, rhyme schemes (e.g., end, internal, slant, eye), and other conventions in American poetry.         

REMINDERS!
 
 #2. Amazing People with Disabilities…Due March 11th

 
 #3. Vote for Me…Due 3/24

Softball and Baseball At NIA!
Schedules and details !
Upcoming Events
 
MarchTimeCampusLevelSiteOpponentLocation
 21Mon2:30NICH - NIAAJr. HighHomeNIAA - NICH1114 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill
 22TueTBDCedar HillJV SballAway@ Wylie Prep4110 Skyview Ct., Wylie
    LeaveTBDVan #1Return      
   4:00Cedar HillMid SchHomeNazarene Christian1114 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill
   4:00NIAAVar BballAway@ Westlake2600 Ottinger Rd, Westlake
    LeaveTBDBusReturn      
 23Wed No Contests Scheduled    
 24ThuTBDNIAA TrackVarAway@ Brock HS Meet410 Eagle Spirit Ln, Brock
   5:00Cedar HillJV SballAway@ Nazarene Christian2001 East Main St., Crowley
    Leave3:30Van #1Return     7:00
 25Fri3:30NIAAVar BballHomeAzle1114 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill
 26Sat10:00aNICH - NIAAJr. HighHomeNIAA - NICH - Rescheduled to 3/211114 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill
   10:00Cedar Hill - BBJV BballHomeNewman Academy @ Arlington1114 E. FM 1382, Cedar Hill
   2:00NIAA - SBSballAway@ Nazarene Christian - DH2001 East Main St., Crowley



 

"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


Please join is at NIAA Class of 2018 on Facebook for updates on events and the 10th Grade Class trip to  Padre Islands

Sunday, March 6, 2016

3rd Week or the 5th Six Weeks...Its here!


Welcome Newman Warriors and Warrior Parents,
Sadly, ClassJump will be shutting down permanently April 1st. Many teachers across the country as disappointed at this because we find ClassJump so useful. Newman will be working toward another useful tool for teachers, students and parents to communicate, send and receive assignments so STAY TUNED!
Blessings!

Great 5th Six Weeks So Far!!!



English I Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of diction and imagery (e.g., controlling images, figurative language, understatement, overstatement, irony, paradox) in poetry.

English II Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the structure or prosody (e.g., meter, rhyme scheme) and graphic elements (e.g., line length, punctuation, word position) in poetry.

English III Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of metrics, rhyme schemes (e.g., end, internal, slant, eye), and other conventions in American poetry.



REMINDERS!
5th Six Weeks Reading Logs:
(See Calendar for more information)
#1. And the Award Goes to… Due February 29th
#2. Amazing People with Disabilities…Due March 11th

#3. Vote for Me…Due 3/24


Softball and Baseball At NIA!
Schedules and details !

First ever Warrior Classic is scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Very excited!!







"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!" 

Monday, February 22, 2016

Welcome to 5th Six Weeks!

This is going to be a great 5th Six Weeks!




5th Six Weeks: Poetry

English I Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of diction and imagery (e.g., controlling images, figurative language, understatement, overstatement, irony, paradox) in poetry.

English II Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the structure or prosody (e.g., meter, rhyme scheme) and graphic elements (e.g., line length, punctuation, word position) in poetry.

English III Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the structure and elements of poetry and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze the effects of metrics, rhyme schemes (e.g., end, internal, slant, eye), and other conventions in American poetry.


10th Grade Class Presents:
Lip-Sync Battle ROYALE:!!!!



When: Thursday, February 25th 
4:30pm
Where: Chop House Burgers (Great Burgers!)
Cost: $5 per person to participate
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies will be awarded
BRING IT!!!
SYNC –IT!




Parents
Please support 10th Grade's

COFFEE-To-Go

Fundraiser Each morning before class



REMINDERS!
5th Six Weeks Reading Logs:
(See Calendar for more information)
#1. And the Award Goes to… Due February 29th
#2. Amazing People with Disabilities…Due March 11th

#3. Vote for Me…Due 3/24


Softball and Baseball At NIA!
Schedules and details coming soon!






"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

Please join is at NIAA Class of 2018 on Facebook for updates on events and the 10th Grade Class trip to Padre Islands

Sunday, February 14, 2016

4th Six Weeks has Come and Gone! Finals/Benchmarks This Week!

This is going to be a great week!



No class Monday, February 15th

Benchmark Exams:
Begin February 16th - 19th

4th Six Weeks Objectives:

English I: Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event.

English II:Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to evaluate the role of syntax and diction and the effect of voice, tone, and imagery on a speech, literary essay, or other forms of literary nonfiction.

English III: Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze how rhetorical techniques (e.g., repetition, parallel structure, understatement, overstatement) in literary essays, true life adventures, and historically important speeches influence the reader, evoke emotions, and create meaning.


10th Grade Class Presents:
Lip-Sync Battle ROYALE:!!!!




When: Thursday, February 25th 
4:30pm
Where: Chop House Burgers (Great Burgers!)
Cost: $5 per person to join the battle!
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies will be awarded
BRING IT!!!
SYNC –IT!

Chop House Burgers
2230 W. Park Row Drive, Suite A Pantego, Tx 76013
(817) 459-3700 (Arlington)


Parents
Please support 10th Grade's

COFFEE-To-Go

Fundraiser Each morning before class



REMINDERS!
5th Six Weeks Reading Logs:
(See Calendar for more information)
#1. And the Award Goes to… Due February 29th

#2. Amazing People with Disabilities…Due March 11th


#3. Vote for Me…Due 3/24


Boys and Girls Basketball
Go Warriors!!! Go Lady Warriors!

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU!





"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

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

3rd Week of the 4th Six Weeks! A Smashing Success so far


Ms. Sanders is back and ClassJump is back online! 


No class Monday, February 15th
Benchmark Exams:
Begin February 16th - 19th


4th Six Weeks Objectives:English I: Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze how literary essays interweave personal examples and ideas with factual information to explain, present a perspective, or describe a situation or event.

English II:Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to evaluate the role of syntax and diction and the effect of voice, tone, and imagery on a speech, literary essay, or other forms of literary nonfiction.

English III: Students understand, make inferences and draw conclusions about the varied structural patterns and features of literary nonfiction and provide evidence from text to support their understanding. Students are expected to analyze how rhetorical techniques (e.g., repetition, parallel structure, understatement, overstatement) in literary essays, true life adventures, and historically important speeches influence the reader, evoke emotions, and create meaning.


10th Grade Class Presents:
Lip-Sync Battle ROYALE:!!!!




When: Thursday, February 25th 
4:00pm
Where: Chop House Burgers (Great Burgers!)
Cost: $5 per person
1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Trophies will be awarded
BRING IT!!!
SYNC –IT! 




Parents
Please support 10th Grade's



COFFEE-To-Go



Fundraiser Each morning before class



REMINDERS!
READING LOGS!!

Reading Log#3 Due Feb.5th -
Water-Water Every Where-research current news articles about water, pollution, solutions, those who have too little and those who have too much.
News Dates November 2015-January 2016


Boys and Girls Basketball
Go Warriors!!!

LAST CHANCE TO CHECK OUT THE WARRIORS AT HOME!!!!!!!!!!! 
Tuesday, February 9th we will have a home warm-up game against Irving Faustina @5 pm.This will be our last game before our playoff game that will be on 
Thursday, February 11th. When all details are final I will email everyone about the information for the Playoff Game. Thank you for your patience in this matter and throughout this season. We truly could not be where we are without the prayers and support of each of you!Thanks,Coach Williamson


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

Please join is at NIAA Class of 2018 on Facebook for updates on events and the 10th Grade Class trip to Padre Islands