Friday, April 28th, 2016: Week 15, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you DeAuszlo and ReCon for making strides! I see your efforts, let's push ourselves harder and finish strong!

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?

It was innovative, targeted the young voters and was streamed only through the internet. By changing their campaign style the Obama team with the help of many artists made the youth of America feel EMPOWERED leading to a huge voter turnout and President Obama's eventual victory. Take a look at the video, what tools did they use to make people feel EMPOWERED.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Thursday, April 28th, 2016: Week 15, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Erin, Robyn & Rechon for working and submitting assignments on Wednesday, April 27th!

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
Have you ever thought about the structure of the White House? Who inspired the design? How can a president maintain his safety in this massive house? The White House was built to serve as a historical marker and a home for the first family! As we work understanding the great work of our nation's leaders.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Wednesday, April 27th, 2016: Week 15, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I have a lot of students taking advantage of the making strides! This is a great OPPORTUNITY to get your late work completed! I see Jason sending making an effort to make improvement.

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
It's PRESIDENT'S WEEK!!!!! I'm so excited! How many of you are familiar with the origins of our nation's capital? I hope once in your lifetime you take a trip to Washington DC. Our nation capital is filled with so much history! I am amazed because I learn something new every time I visit DC. As we analyze our leaders, take a moment and think of the significant impact each president made in our nation's history.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Tuesday, April 26th, 2016: Week 15, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I appreciate everyone working daily! Thank you to the following students who worked and submitted assignments on Monday, April 25th: Sarah, Turner, Ciara, Emily, Michaela & Dean! YOU ROCK!

LATE WORK

I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
In Week 15, we are discussing our great leaders of America! We will analyze their speeches and major administration legislation conducted during their leadership in office. Check out INTERESTING facts about our presidents!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Monday, April 25th, 2016: Week 14, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I appreciate Robyn for taking initiative and working daily! Again, discussing your assignments with your teacher is good practice for when you enter into college. You have to fight and make strives for yourself without the assistance of your parents.

DID YOU KNOW?
In the news this week, we lost an iconic legend. Many of you may not be familiar with his music but he is most famous for classic hits such as Purple Rain, Diamonds & Pearls and so many more hits. As we remember Prince, many of his close loved ones talk about his integrity and discipline to his craft. Within hours of his death, we have learned of his ability to play several instruments and he wrote hits for big name artists. Help me celebrate his life as I dedicate this announcement to an extraordinary artist.

Photo screenshot from http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/22/entertainment/prince-death-main/index.html

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Friday, April 22nd, 2016: Week 14, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank Michaela for making tremendous improvement with completing assignments. She was the only students to log in and complete weekly assignments 

DID YOU KNOW?
In 14.1 you have to explain integrity and how does it apply to your life. Well, I had to think really hard about whom I would consider to be a person with integrity. After thinking long and hard, I came to decide Taylor Swift is one of my favorite singers! I love her hit single "Shake IT OFF!" But, what I really love about Swift is her love for those in need. She visits the sick and has a personal connection with her fans! 

Photo screenshot from http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/year-taylor-swift-singer-gave-back-fans-article-1.2061837

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Thursday, April 21st, 2016: Week 14, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you to my Worker-Bees (Erin, Robyn, Ciara & Michaela) for Wednesday, April 20th! Keep Working EVERYONE!

DID YOU KNOW?
In Week 14, we discussed the importance of discipline! Exercising is a great task that requires discipline! This is a very difficult task for your teacher. LOL! As I take the approach to living a more healthier lifestyle, I'm trying to change my thoughts to positive and focused on long-term goals. What are some items you have a difficult time maintaining discipline? Emily Balcetis explains the scientific reasoning of why some people are more dedicated to exercising more so than others. You may easily apply this TED Talk to similar areas of your life.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Tuesday, April 19th, 2016: Week 14, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Rechon for making major improvements by lengthening your journal post. I see you putting in your handwork and it's paying off!

DID YOU KNOW?

Hi folks!  In week 14 you will explore the personal qualities of leadership.  A person with integrity "takes the high road."  What does it mean to take the high road and what are the benefits of doing so?  Who is someone you trust?  What is the relationship between trust and leadership?  You'll participate in a cool project called "Can you lead in a crisis."  And finally, personal discipline is taking total responsibility for your future.  You'll analyze your talents and the elationship between your talent and your work.  This is an interesting week.  So, get started!!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Monday, April 18th, 2016: Week 13, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Overall, I am proud of each of my students making an effort to create quality journal response. Journal assignments require a minimum of 150-words. Many of you have worked hard to create journals that include elaboration and explanation of your perspective!

DID YOU KNOW?
TED videos are great examples of speeches in actions. This site offers thousands of videos on several topics ranging from education to app development. Mr. McChrystal is known for having one of the TOP 20 videos on TED Talk! McChrystal discusses the importance of listening and developing as a leader. Hopefully you will have the ability to listen within yourself and community and determine the needs of your surrounding. In your 10.6 EP assignment you are asked to develop a speech about any topic that has a connection to yourself. If you need help take a look at some TED Talk videos to help develop your speech! Also, do not hesitate to call or text!



CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Friday, April 15th, 2016: Week 13, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS

Thank you Robyn for making an effort to complete your assignments to the best of your ability. You have very strong JOURNALS and DISCUSSION FORUMS responses! I have the BEST STUDENTS!



DID YOU KNOW?
I'm a major fan of basketball legend Michael Jordan! Memorable speeches has a lasting impact for many years. In Michael Jordan's retirement speech explain the emotions conveyed through his speech and what has been the impact of his basketball legacy. This week you analyze presidential speeches of Kennedy and Obama, try to find additional resources to cite to help answer the questions within your Speech Analysis assignment.



CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Thursday, April 14th, 2016: Week 13, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

DID YOU KNOW?
Weeks 10/11 will consist of major historical speeches from well known individual that impacted the world. Today, I'm sharing the late Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela was known for his civil rights fight for voting equality that motivated him to fight against apartheid. Mr. Mandela served 27 years in prison for his fight for freedom! Again, like asked earlier in the week, take a moment to analyze his tone and messages conveyed!


SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Robyn, Ciara, Erin & Dean for making an effort to complete and submit assignments on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Wednesday, April 13th, 2016: Week 13, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 6h by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!
• Week 10/11 is a LARGE WEEK of assignments, I highly recommend that your work daily on assignments! A total of 8 assignments!

DID YOU KNOW?
Iconic speeches are one of our primary sources of the past! As a history teacher, I'm fascinated by the tone and context of impactful speeches. I admire beauty pin-up girl Marilyn Monroe,  many of the girls may adore fashionable accessories with the "Blonde Bombshell!" I consider her to be "Classic Hollywood Glam." Listen to Marilyn's perspective of Fame, parts of her speech is quoted by famous celebrities such as Rihanna and Ariana Grande!


id=1167896 

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you I see major improvements, Jason you are on FIRE! 

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Tuesday, April 12th, 2016: Week 13, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 18th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you I see major improvements all of you! Your journal posts are exceeding 150 words! I can tell many of you are reading the comment section of the grade book.

DID YOU KNOW?
This week we look at the value of Public Speaking! Public Speaking can be a very scary thing! As a teacher, I can easily get nervous about topics I'm unsure about! We have some fears, I commend people that are able to speak so fluently. Forbes' magazine gives the top 5 tips for public speaking:

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Monday, April 11th, 2016: Week 12, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 12 assignments by Monday, April 11th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank You to DeAuszlo for reaching out to me about making for sure his work is completed!

DID YOU KNOW?
How many of you have ever wanted to give up because of the goal? Well, I'm here to encourage to stick with your plan! Obstacles and trials are a part of the process and helps build strength and growth as individual. Consider the photo below, how many of you can relate?

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!