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It is my pleasure to begin my 26th year in middle school!!!  I truly believe teaching is a calling, and I love the
opportunity to watch young minds expand and develop!!  
I have been married to the love of my life for the last twenty-two years, and we have two amazing children!!!! Our daughter, Mary Beth, 
starts her second year at Lee this year. Our son, JimBo, is a freshman at Walker Valley.
I will again be sponsoring the OMS yearbook, and I enjoy spending a great deal of time at our church, North Cleveland Baptist.  My husband is a deacon, and I enjoy singing in the choir.  
I am looking forward to a wonderful year!!!!!
 
See RECENT POSTS for a daily list of assignments, etc. 
 
 

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

After a brief review of pages 73-75, we read/discussed/ highlighted pp.76-78.
Students also viewed 2 very brief segments on the Roman Catholic Church and discussed The Book of Kells.  Continue studying and reviewing for the Weekly Quiz on Friday.

Monday, January 13, 2020

Students were able to finish work on the Chapter 13 Vocabulary and Map and
The Life of a Monk Comprehension Sheet.  Some of the students were able to start on the Chapter 14 Sheets, but most did not. 
Begin studying.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Students were able to view and review the video,"Life as a Monk" and fill in a comprehension guide for a grade. They also turned in the vocabulary and map sheet from yesterday.
If a student was absent, he/she can log into gmail account
                                                          click on Clever Shortcut or go to Clever
                                                         click on W.Canida owl icon
                                               then click on "Life As A Monk-1/10/2020" icon
                View and review/pause the video as needed to complete the Comprehension Sheet that can be found on the Google Classroom.
Students also received report cards from their fourth period class.
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
                                                                     
 

Thursday, January 9, 2020

After a brief review, students took down five notes from a five minute video from DE on Western European Geography.  A sheet was distributed that covers the vocabulary and map standards for this chapter. In lieu of a Weekly Quiz tomorrow (since this is a short week), we will have the chrome books to watch a video and listen through your own earbuds them(Please bring your pair if you have them) and answer comprehension questions for a grade.  Also, the sheet from today with vocabulary and the map will be taken up for a grade, as well.
Have a wonderful evening!!!

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
 
After finding out their new seats for this grading period, students were asked to
list three goals they have for the rest of this year. We read aloud/discussed/highlighted pp. 73-75 in the Gallopade book.
Be sure to study notes by reviewing the reading for today.  
No official Weekly Quiz on Friday, but a grade will be taken on an assignment.

Friday, December 20, 2019

After attendance was taken, students were escorted to the gymnatorium to watch  a movie until dismissal.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Thursday, December 19,2019

Students completed a Christmas Stocking to review first semester.
Tomorrow is a half day.

Wednesday, December 18,2019

Students completed a comprehension guide from West African Tales from DE

Tuesday, December 17,2019

Mr. Howard was our substitute. He handed out a Review Sheet that students will be able to finish tomorrow when I return.
Many blessings!!!
Team party will be Thursday-Thank you for volunteering to bring items to share.

Monday, December 16, 2019

After a review, students were able to continue to work on Unit 4.
Have a wonderful evening!!! 

Friday, December 13, 2019

Students were notified of missing assignments and given time to work
on them. Several students made huge progress in finishing!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Thursday, December 12, 2019

After a review discussion, students viewed an discussed two segments from
Discovery Education over Africa.  The first was an excellent review that highlighted the inventions learned in sixth grade and the impact they had on culture and civilization. The second covered the further development of culture, identification of remains, etc.
We will be working more on the Study Guide tomorrow-no Weekly Quiz this week.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Mrs. Calfee was subbing for me since my daughter was sick. She allowed students to begin work on a Study Guide for West Africa.
I hope to see you all at the Band Concert tonight.

Monday, December 9, 2019

The class period was spent reviewing previous lessons over 
West Africa and completing work that need to be finished.
Only two more weeks of school means that now is the time to 
confirm that all assignments are turned in. 
Study notes and maps for Weekly Quiz on Friday.