Thursday, August, 15, 2019


Thank you so, so much to all the families who donated last night! We are incredibly grateful for your support.

 Want to donate? THANK YOU!
--Any Extra Required school Supplies for students who need them would be Great!
Also, consider these options for supporting Accelerated Core:
           ---If you donate by Sunday and use the code LIFTOFF, our class will get a matching donation from the Gates Foundation!


Learning Intention:
Get to know my classmates, my dear teacher, and a little about our classroom culture.
Understand vignette writing.

Success Criteria:
I will know I've been successful if I:
know the names of at least 3 new students, 
can remember my teacher's name, 
and can produce a series of vignettes about my life in the Snapshot Autobiography project.

Agenda:
Turn in your Student Inventory and ONLY THE BOTTOM SLIP of your syllabus.  Use scissors. Please place them in the appropriate bin.


Review and Discuss: Class Expectations (Respect)
--Take notes
--On the bottom/back, sign and turn in


Fill out the Card of Fate: 
Blank side--First & Last Name
Lined Side--Elementary school & teacher, favorite subject, desired superpower, and favorite candy

Pass up to your row leader

Begin Snapshot Autobiography

Homework: (always due the next day unless otherwise noted)
  • Bring a book to read tomorrow
    • Complete these panels on Part I of the Snapshot Autobiography Project: Cover, About the Author, the story you started today in class.
    • This is the student/parent link for Synergy, our new online attendance and grade book program.  Check it out!






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