Monday is Picture Day

I hope everyone has enjoyed their Spring Break and is savoring their last weekend of freedom.  I want to remind students that Monday is picture day and a free dress day with the following rules:

·         Jeans should not have tears, rips, holes, or rhinestones

·         No profane, violent or inappropriate logos, designs, or references

·         No open toe shoes, sandals or high heels

·         No hooded sweat shirts

·         No skirts, dresses or shorts

·         No tank tops or muscle shirts

Students may wear their uniform pants, nice jeans, Polo shirts, or appropriate t-shirts.

I look forward to seeing all of the students in their own clothes on Monday. 

Woman's History Month Extra Credit

Students may create an author study over a female author.  The assignment should be on poster board and include the following: a brief biography of the writer which highlights major events in the author’s life.  Students will also need to create a timeline of the author’s life as well as the country and the world around them.  For example, if your author lived during the civil war, women’s suffrage, or the civil rights movement this should be included in the timeline, as major historical events frequently impact a writer’s work.  Students should also have at least three pictures of the author and events in their life.  This can be photos printed from online or copied from books, or student illustrations.  At least two sources should be used for the biography (Wikipedia is not a valid source).  All sources should be cited (this includes sources for photos).

Here are some recommended authors, however students may choose another female writer as long as she meets the following criteria:

·         She is a writer by profession- not someone who is known for something else and wrote a book.

·         Her work is appropriate for school.

·         Students have not already completed an author study on her this year.

·         She’s a woman

Angela Johnson

Sandra Cisneros

JK Rowling

Suzanne Collins

Louisa May Allcott

Katie DiCamillo

Harper Lee

Lorrianne Hansberry

Louis Lowry

SE Hinton

Julia Alvarez

Mary Shelly

Maria Arbatova

Jane Austen

Leslie Marmon Silko