2016-17 Weekly Agenda
Week Thirty Seven
All PSL students are expected to volunteer their required hours this week and submit their timesheet on Friday, May 12th.
Monday, May 8th: Submit time sheet in x2vol for week ending May 5th. Complete Magnified Giving Survey. Complete PSL end-of-course survey. Celebrate PSL class of 2017 accomplishments. Review for final exam. Homework: Eat at Chipotle on Mentor Avenue tonight between 4-8 pm. Mention PSL when you order and 50% of the proceeds go to the philanthropy program.
Wednesday, May 10th: Students who are missing their Global Youth Service Day time sheet (50% of your final exam grade) should complete it before leaving today. Final exam for blocks 3/4 and 6. Dear Replacement letter and Childhood Dreams lecture for block 2. Homework: All blocks complete Dear Replacement letter and submit to PSL classroom or Mr. Soeder/Mrs. Trentanelli's mailbox in the PHS office. Remember to submit your volunteer hours on Friday, May 12th.
Friday, May 12th: Submit time sheet in x2vol for week ending May 12th. Final exam for block 2.
All PSL students are expected to volunteer their required hours this week and submit their timesheet on Friday, May 12th.
Monday, May 8th: Submit time sheet in x2vol for week ending May 5th. Complete Magnified Giving Survey. Complete PSL end-of-course survey. Celebrate PSL class of 2017 accomplishments. Review for final exam. Homework: Eat at Chipotle on Mentor Avenue tonight between 4-8 pm. Mention PSL when you order and 50% of the proceeds go to the philanthropy program.
Wednesday, May 10th: Students who are missing their Global Youth Service Day time sheet (50% of your final exam grade) should complete it before leaving today. Final exam for blocks 3/4 and 6. Dear Replacement letter and Childhood Dreams lecture for block 2. Homework: All blocks complete Dear Replacement letter and submit to PSL classroom or Mr. Soeder/Mrs. Trentanelli's mailbox in the PHS office. Remember to submit your volunteer hours on Friday, May 12th.
Friday, May 12th: Submit time sheet in x2vol for week ending May 12th. Final exam for block 2.
Week Thirty Six
Monday, May 1st: Complete the following Google slides: description of the free/inexpensive special item and accompanying rationale; original recipe for no cook snack or meal that can be made from menu items including a nutritional analysis of the recipe striving for foods that are low in sodium, sugar, and fat while containing whole grain or lean protein; summary of local resources (food pantries, soup kitchens, clothing rooms, etc.) that can be accessed during service interruptions (holidays, summer, etc.). The resources found on PSL's childhood hunger lesson may be helpful.
Homework: Presentations due Wednesday, May 3rd. Presentation should include: completed Google slides, backpack with food, special item, recipe, & resource card; and sample recipe for judges and/or class.
Wednesday, May 3rd: Presentations.
Testing Schedule on May 3rd and 4th
Testing 7:51 am - 10:21 am
Block 1 10:25 am - 11:20 am
Block 2 11:24 am - 12:19 pm
Block 3 12:23 pm - 12:48 pm
Block 4 12:52 pm - 1:17 pm
Block 5 1:21 pm - 1:46 pm
Block 6 1:50 pm - 2:45 pm
All PSL students are expected to fulfill their typical volunteer hour requirement this week. Please notify your supervisor of any time changes as a result of the testing schedule on Thursday.
Thursday, May 4th: Northeast Ohio Magnified Giving Award Ceremony at Wickliffe High School. Students who RSVP'd with a field trip permission form should report to the PSL room by 7:45 a.m.
Friday, May 5th: Luau party or Perry Cemetery veteran project.
Monday, May 1st: Complete the following Google slides: description of the free/inexpensive special item and accompanying rationale; original recipe for no cook snack or meal that can be made from menu items including a nutritional analysis of the recipe striving for foods that are low in sodium, sugar, and fat while containing whole grain or lean protein; summary of local resources (food pantries, soup kitchens, clothing rooms, etc.) that can be accessed during service interruptions (holidays, summer, etc.). The resources found on PSL's childhood hunger lesson may be helpful.
Homework: Presentations due Wednesday, May 3rd. Presentation should include: completed Google slides, backpack with food, special item, recipe, & resource card; and sample recipe for judges and/or class.
Wednesday, May 3rd: Presentations.
Testing Schedule on May 3rd and 4th
Testing 7:51 am - 10:21 am
Block 1 10:25 am - 11:20 am
Block 2 11:24 am - 12:19 pm
Block 3 12:23 pm - 12:48 pm
Block 4 12:52 pm - 1:17 pm
Block 5 1:21 pm - 1:46 pm
Block 6 1:50 pm - 2:45 pm
All PSL students are expected to fulfill their typical volunteer hour requirement this week. Please notify your supervisor of any time changes as a result of the testing schedule on Thursday.
Thursday, May 4th: Northeast Ohio Magnified Giving Award Ceremony at Wickliffe High School. Students who RSVP'd with a field trip permission form should report to the PSL room by 7:45 a.m.
Friday, May 5th: Luau party or Perry Cemetery veteran project.
Week Thirty Five
Monday, April 24th: Collect Green Day signs. Discuss issue of childhood hunger nationally and locally. Tour future home of the Perry weekend food program. Introduce Perry weekend food program contest and resources. Select groups, assign sample student, and begin brainstorming proposal ideas. Homework: Purchase food items for less than $6 that can be used to create 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, and 1 snack for your assigned student.
Tuesday, April 25th: Your life, your choice field trip.
Wednesday, April 26th: Review proposal templates in Google Docs. Complete name, logo, and tagline in class along with accompanying rationale for each. Homework: Food items for less than $6 due Friday.
Friday, April 28th: Submit time sheet in x2vol. Complete sample weekend menu including nutritional analysis of each item. Complete description of the free/inexpensive personalized item that your group included in the bag along with an analysis of the age and gender appropriateness of the item and rationale for including it. Homework: Be prepared to present your proposals and backpacks on Wednesday, May 3rd.
ATTENTION SENIORS - APRIL 28TH – COLLEGE AND CAREER SIGNING DAY
On April 28th, seniors will be reporting to the Goodwin theater during their lunch blocks to sign a certificate stating their plans for after high school. We will be taking their pictures and putting them on display to celebrate all of the great things the senior class will be doing.
Tuesday, April 25th: Your life, your choice field trip.
Wednesday, April 26th: Review proposal templates in Google Docs. Complete name, logo, and tagline in class along with accompanying rationale for each. Homework: Food items for less than $6 due Friday.
Friday, April 28th: Submit time sheet in x2vol. Complete sample weekend menu including nutritional analysis of each item. Complete description of the free/inexpensive personalized item that your group included in the bag along with an analysis of the age and gender appropriateness of the item and rationale for including it. Homework: Be prepared to present your proposals and backpacks on Wednesday, May 3rd.
ATTENTION SENIORS - APRIL 28TH – COLLEGE AND CAREER SIGNING DAY
On April 28th, seniors will be reporting to the Goodwin theater during their lunch blocks to sign a certificate stating their plans for after high school. We will be taking their pictures and putting them on display to celebrate all of the great things the senior class will be doing.
Week Thirty Four
Monday, April 10th: Turn in field trip permission slips for Your Life, Your Choice. Continue engaging with local voices in Community Activism by participating in a conversation with Amber Strnad, PSL Class of '07 and founder of Lake County Ohio's Fight Against Heroin.
Wednesday, April 12th: Submit time sheets to x2VOL. Review summative options. Continue conversation on Community Activism by comparing opposing viewpoints on school drug testing policies. Examine drug prevention policy in the PHS Handbook and evaluate its successes, failures, and possible need for reform.
Monday, April 10th: Turn in field trip permission slips for Your Life, Your Choice. Continue engaging with local voices in Community Activism by participating in a conversation with Amber Strnad, PSL Class of '07 and founder of Lake County Ohio's Fight Against Heroin.
Wednesday, April 12th: Submit time sheets to x2VOL. Review summative options. Continue conversation on Community Activism by comparing opposing viewpoints on school drug testing policies. Examine drug prevention policy in the PHS Handbook and evaluate its successes, failures, and possible need for reform.
Week Thirty Three
Monday, April 3rd: Conclude lesson on Environmental Activism by watching the end of Erin Brockovich. Homework: Upload photograph by midnight. Complete "Assessing Evironmental Organizations" if necessary.
***All students who are taking an AP course this semester should report to the cafeteria during ICE today (Monday).***
Wednesday, April 5th: Begin unit addressing Community Activism, focusing on local voices and opportunities to become transformative citizens. Homework: Please have your parent(s) sign and return the field trip permission form by Friday, April 7th.
Friday, April 7th: Turn in field trip permission slip (Your Life Your Choice) and 6th Grade Camp Applications at the start of class. Submit time sheets via x2VOL. Continue investigating Community Activism by engaging in a national conversation on addiction.
Please note we will be on an adjust bell schedule Monday (April 10th) and Tuesday (April 11th) due to End of Course exams.
TESTING - 7:51 – 9:51 a.m.
BLOCK 1 - 9:55 – 10:55 a.m.
BLOCK 2 - 10:59 – 11:29 p.m.
BLOCK 3 - 11:33 – 12:03 p.m.
BLOCK 4 - 12:07 – 12:37 p.m.
BLOCK 5 - 12:41 – 1:41 p.m.
BLOCK 6 - 1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Week Thirty Two
Monday, March 27th: Review tips for taking better photos with your phone using photographs taken by former PSL students. Introduce photography as a tool for civic engagement through DOCUMERICA lesson.
Wednesday, March 29nd: Environmental Justice and Photo Proposal. Review Executive Order on Environmental Justice and complete graphic organizer. Submit DOCUMERICA project proposal form. Homework: Take and submit photograph by Monday, April 3rd.
Friday, March 31st: Submit time sheet via x2vol. Introduce lesson on Environmental Activism and begin watching Erin Brockovich. Homework: Upload photograph by Monday, April 3rd.
Monday, March 27th: Review tips for taking better photos with your phone using photographs taken by former PSL students. Introduce photography as a tool for civic engagement through DOCUMERICA lesson.
Wednesday, March 29nd: Environmental Justice and Photo Proposal. Review Executive Order on Environmental Justice and complete graphic organizer. Submit DOCUMERICA project proposal form. Homework: Take and submit photograph by Monday, April 3rd.
Friday, March 31st: Submit time sheet via x2vol. Introduce lesson on Environmental Activism and begin watching Erin Brockovich. Homework: Upload photograph by Monday, April 3rd.
Week Thirty One
Monday, March 20th: Present music exhibits in class.
Tuesday, March 21st: Please note that we are on a special schedule due to ACT testing.
Wednesday, March 22nd: Introduce the Economic Growth and the Environment unit. Begin Lesson 1: Perspectives on Economic Growth and the Environment. Read news articles on the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 and compare author perspectives. Examine CMA paintings pertaining to industry and the environment and compare artist perspectives. Homework: Complete analysis of CMA paintings.
Friday, March 24th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Review CMA paintings pertaining to industry and the environment and compare and contrast the perspectives of different artists. Introduce photography as a tool for civic engagement through Lesson 2: Art as activism & photographer tips.
Monday, March 20th: Present music exhibits in class.
Tuesday, March 21st: Please note that we are on a special schedule due to ACT testing.
Wednesday, March 22nd: Introduce the Economic Growth and the Environment unit. Begin Lesson 1: Perspectives on Economic Growth and the Environment. Read news articles on the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969 and compare author perspectives. Examine CMA paintings pertaining to industry and the environment and compare artist perspectives. Homework: Complete analysis of CMA paintings.
Friday, March 24th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Review CMA paintings pertaining to industry and the environment and compare and contrast the perspectives of different artists. Introduce photography as a tool for civic engagement through Lesson 2: Art as activism & photographer tips.
Blizzard Bag #2
Wednesday, March 15th
Carefully review the expectations and exemplars for Friday's song exhibit presentations. Rehearse your presentation at least two times, ideally in front of a family member or friend, ensuring you address the elements outlined on the rubric.
Blizzard Bag #1
Tuesday, March 14th
Using the resources available at TeachRock.org, you are challenged to analyze the rise and impact of 1960's antiwar music. This assessment will allow you another opportunity to think critically about music, ultimately preparing you for Wednesday's song exhibit presentation.
1. Review The Rise and Impact of 1960's Antiwar Music, available at TeachRock.org
2. Find the section titled Procedure, which is halfway down the webpage.
3. Complete steps 6 through 11, sharing your analysis in a Google Doc with Mr. Soeder (soederm@perry-lake.org) and Mrs. Trentanelli (trentanellia@perry-lake.org).
Wednesday, March 15th
Carefully review the expectations and exemplars for Friday's song exhibit presentations. Rehearse your presentation at least two times, ideally in front of a family member or friend, ensuring you address the elements outlined on the rubric.
Blizzard Bag #1
Tuesday, March 14th
Using the resources available at TeachRock.org, you are challenged to analyze the rise and impact of 1960's antiwar music. This assessment will allow you another opportunity to think critically about music, ultimately preparing you for Wednesday's song exhibit presentation.
1. Review The Rise and Impact of 1960's Antiwar Music, available at TeachRock.org
2. Find the section titled Procedure, which is halfway down the webpage.
3. Complete steps 6 through 11, sharing your analysis in a Google Doc with Mr. Soeder (soederm@perry-lake.org) and Mrs. Trentanelli (trentanellia@perry-lake.org).
Week Thirty
Monday, March 13th: Complete time sheets in x2v0l. Review music exhibit presentation requirements and expectations. Turn in completed protest song analysis for the protest song you selected. Lead a small group discussion about the song you chose to feature in your exhibit. Complete exit slip based on feedback you received from group members. Homework: Gather artifacts, mount lyrics, and prepare a museum script for your music exhibit. Music exhibits due on Wednesday, March 15th.
Wednesday, March 15th: No school due to inclement weather. Please make sure that Blizzard Bag #1 and Blizzard Bag #2 are complete.
Friday, March 17th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Review updated GYSD/extra hours opportunities. Present music exhibits in class.
Monday, March 13th: Complete time sheets in x2v0l. Review music exhibit presentation requirements and expectations. Turn in completed protest song analysis for the protest song you selected. Lead a small group discussion about the song you chose to feature in your exhibit. Complete exit slip based on feedback you received from group members. Homework: Gather artifacts, mount lyrics, and prepare a museum script for your music exhibit. Music exhibits due on Wednesday, March 15th.
Wednesday, March 15th: No school due to inclement weather. Please make sure that Blizzard Bag #1 and Blizzard Bag #2 are complete.
Friday, March 17th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Review updated GYSD/extra hours opportunities. Present music exhibits in class.
Week Twenty Nine
Monday, March 6th: Introduce Music as a Force for Social Change Unit with the story of the Freedom Riders. Assign song exhibit project and share exemplars. Select a song that you hope to use for your project and complete the music exhibit project proposal form. Homework: Prepare for independent book conference.
Tuesday, March 7th: Ability Awareness Program at PHS room 153 at 2:45 p.m. Simulations, pizza, and screening of Adam.
Wednesday, March 8th: Complete protest song analysis in class and share results. Begin working on protest song analysis for the song of your choice. Homework: Complete protest song analysis for the song of your choice and be prepared to lead a discussion about your song with a small group on Monday, March 13th. Print 4 copies of the lyrics for the protest song that you chose and turn them in on Monday. If you do not have access to a printer, please share your lyrics with Mr. Soeder by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Note: Please fit 4 copies of the lyrics on one side of one page with your name at the top. No points will be given for late lyrics or lyrics in the incorrect format.
Friday, March 10th: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip. Please report to PSL class at 9:15. Remember to pack a lunch. The bus will return at 2:35. Homework: Prepare music exhibits and be ready to present on Friday, March 17th.
Students not participating in the field trip to report to Mrs. Rzeszotarski in the HS Media Center. There will be an alternate assignment in lieu of the field trip available HERE on Friday, March 10th.
Monday, March 6th: Introduce Music as a Force for Social Change Unit with the story of the Freedom Riders. Assign song exhibit project and share exemplars. Select a song that you hope to use for your project and complete the music exhibit project proposal form. Homework: Prepare for independent book conference.
Tuesday, March 7th: Ability Awareness Program at PHS room 153 at 2:45 p.m. Simulations, pizza, and screening of Adam.
Wednesday, March 8th: Complete protest song analysis in class and share results. Begin working on protest song analysis for the song of your choice. Homework: Complete protest song analysis for the song of your choice and be prepared to lead a discussion about your song with a small group on Monday, March 13th. Print 4 copies of the lyrics for the protest song that you chose and turn them in on Monday. If you do not have access to a printer, please share your lyrics with Mr. Soeder by 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. Note: Please fit 4 copies of the lyrics on one side of one page with your name at the top. No points will be given for late lyrics or lyrics in the incorrect format.
Friday, March 10th: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip. Please report to PSL class at 9:15. Remember to pack a lunch. The bus will return at 2:35. Homework: Prepare music exhibits and be ready to present on Friday, March 17th.
Students not participating in the field trip to report to Mrs. Rzeszotarski in the HS Media Center. There will be an alternate assignment in lieu of the field trip available HERE on Friday, March 10th.
Week Twenty Eight
Monday, February 27th - Implement/participate in the simulation assignment.
Wednesday, March 1st - Implement/participate in the simulation assignment.
Friday, March 3rd - Submit timesheets via x2VOL. Independent book project reminders and reading time. Review GYSD opportunities and time sheets. Share updates on the Magnified Giving program. Discuss Developmental Disabilities Awareness event. Watch Butterfly Circus.
Book conferences begin this week, and continue through next week. Please make sure you have signed up for a conference opportunity.
Monday, February 27th - Implement/participate in the simulation assignment.
Wednesday, March 1st - Implement/participate in the simulation assignment.
Friday, March 3rd - Submit timesheets via x2VOL. Independent book project reminders and reading time. Review GYSD opportunities and time sheets. Share updates on the Magnified Giving program. Discuss Developmental Disabilities Awareness event. Watch Butterfly Circus.
Book conferences begin this week, and continue through next week. Please make sure you have signed up for a conference opportunity.
Week Twenty Seven
Monday, February 20th - No school due to Presidents' Day.
Wednesday, February 22nd - Introduce field trips to the Rock Hall and Playhouse Square. Review sign up procedures for Independent Book Project, and use class time to read independent text. Review simulation assignment prior to re-submission, and watch student exemplar. Homework: Rock Hall field trip permission form due Friday.
Friday, February 24th - Submit time sheet via x2VOL and collect Rock & Roll Hall of Fame field trip permission forms at the start of class today. Revisit Global Youth Service Day options. Review "Know Me, Not My Disability Simulation" rubric. Explore conversation on inclusion and watch Including Samuel. Homework: Simulations due Monday.
Monday, February 20th - No school due to Presidents' Day.
Wednesday, February 22nd - Introduce field trips to the Rock Hall and Playhouse Square. Review sign up procedures for Independent Book Project, and use class time to read independent text. Review simulation assignment prior to re-submission, and watch student exemplar. Homework: Rock Hall field trip permission form due Friday.
Friday, February 24th - Submit time sheet via x2VOL and collect Rock & Roll Hall of Fame field trip permission forms at the start of class today. Revisit Global Youth Service Day options. Review "Know Me, Not My Disability Simulation" rubric. Explore conversation on inclusion and watch Including Samuel. Homework: Simulations due Monday.
Week Twenty Six
Monday, February 13th – Introduce unit on inclusive communities. Discuss the evolution of disability rights and explain "Know Me, Not My Disability" simulation assignment. Submit simulation proposal form before leaving today. Homework: Simulations due on Monday, February 27th.
Wednesday, February 15th - Examine the role of literature in cultivating empathy. Introduce the Inclusive Communities independent book project, and explore text options.
Friday, February 17th - Review the simulation proposals, and collaborate with Intervention Specialist to further develop the project. Participate in the Misunderstood Minds simulation activities. Homework: Revised simulation proposal due on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd.
Monday, February 13th – Introduce unit on inclusive communities. Discuss the evolution of disability rights and explain "Know Me, Not My Disability" simulation assignment. Submit simulation proposal form before leaving today. Homework: Simulations due on Monday, February 27th.
Wednesday, February 15th - Examine the role of literature in cultivating empathy. Introduce the Inclusive Communities independent book project, and explore text options.
Friday, February 17th - Review the simulation proposals, and collaborate with Intervention Specialist to further develop the project. Participate in the Misunderstood Minds simulation activities. Homework: Revised simulation proposal due on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd.
Week Twenty Five
Monday, February 6th – Review extra volunteer opportunities. Quiz on immigration reform topics. Draft a letter to an elected official regarding a pending piece of immigration reform legislation and share it with Mr. Soeder at soederm@perry-lake.org by the end of class today.
Wednesday, February 8th – View Farmingville and complete viewing guide. Homework: Revise letter to elected official based on instructor feedback by the start of class on Friday.
Friday, February 10th – Submit timesheet. Review rubric for letter to an elected official assignment. Complete self evaluation form of your letter to elected official and make final revisions. Share final google doc with soederm@perry-lake.org and have a teacher witness you submit your letter to an elected official before you click send.
Monday, February 6th – Review extra volunteer opportunities. Quiz on immigration reform topics. Draft a letter to an elected official regarding a pending piece of immigration reform legislation and share it with Mr. Soeder at soederm@perry-lake.org by the end of class today.
Wednesday, February 8th – View Farmingville and complete viewing guide. Homework: Revise letter to elected official based on instructor feedback by the start of class on Friday.
Friday, February 10th – Submit timesheet. Review rubric for letter to an elected official assignment. Complete self evaluation form of your letter to elected official and make final revisions. Share final google doc with soederm@perry-lake.org and have a teacher witness you submit your letter to an elected official before you click send.
Week Twenty Four
Monday, January 30th - No school due to inclement weather. Use this extra time to review/polish the immigration reform precis and presentation.
Wednesday, February 1st -Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed. In seminar groups, begin exploring immigration reform topics. Students who are absent should review the articles outside of school in preparation for Monday's quiz.
Friday, February 3rd - Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed, and continue exploring immigration reform topics in seminar groups. Homework: Study for quiz on immigration reform topics on Monday.
Monday, January 30th - No school due to inclement weather. Use this extra time to review/polish the immigration reform precis and presentation.
Wednesday, February 1st -Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed. In seminar groups, begin exploring immigration reform topics. Students who are absent should review the articles outside of school in preparation for Monday's quiz.
Friday, February 3rd - Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed, and continue exploring immigration reform topics in seminar groups. Homework: Study for quiz on immigration reform topics on Monday.
Week Twenty Three
Monday, January 23rd - Review Friday's collaborative writing quiz and share make up/retake options. Discuss pages 3-23 of Enrique's Journey, and read pages 24-44 (taking active reading notes as appropriate). Participate in Art as Argument using the OPTIC analysis strategy as a whole class and in small groups. Homework: Read through page 44 of Enrique's Journey.
Quiz Make Up/Retake - Students who were unable to take the collaborative reading/writing quiz (focused on the prologue of Enrique's Journey) on Friday -OR- students who were not satisfied with the grade he/she earned should complete the Make Up Quiz.
Wednesday, January 25th - Review Part One of Enrique's Journey, and read "A Twist" (pages 190-196). Review illegal immigration trends and Introduce immigration topics/articles in preparation for small group seminars next week. Read articles about impact of immigrants on local economy and prepare 2 questions for Mr. Gilson by Friday. Homework: Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Monday.
Friday, January 27th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Participate in conversation with Mr. Gilson from Gilson’s Gardens regarding immigration. Homework: Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Monday.
Monday, January 23rd - Review Friday's collaborative writing quiz and share make up/retake options. Discuss pages 3-23 of Enrique's Journey, and read pages 24-44 (taking active reading notes as appropriate). Participate in Art as Argument using the OPTIC analysis strategy as a whole class and in small groups. Homework: Read through page 44 of Enrique's Journey.
Quiz Make Up/Retake - Students who were unable to take the collaborative reading/writing quiz (focused on the prologue of Enrique's Journey) on Friday -OR- students who were not satisfied with the grade he/she earned should complete the Make Up Quiz.
Wednesday, January 25th - Review Part One of Enrique's Journey, and read "A Twist" (pages 190-196). Review illegal immigration trends and Introduce immigration topics/articles in preparation for small group seminars next week. Read articles about impact of immigrants on local economy and prepare 2 questions for Mr. Gilson by Friday. Homework: Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Monday.
Friday, January 27th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Participate in conversation with Mr. Gilson from Gilson’s Gardens regarding immigration. Homework: Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Monday.
Week Twenty Two
Monday, January 16th - No school due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Wednesday, January 18th - Submit "How Service Changes Lives" essay (along with peer evaluation chart and rubric focus activity) by midnight tonight. Introduce unit on immigration reform by analyzing opposing perspectives on whether to admit Syrian refugees into the United States. Sign up for immigration plunge. Distribute Enrique's Journey, and read the Prologue (pages ix-xxv) prior to class on Friday.
Friday, January 20th – Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Continue exploring perspectives on immigration by completing the Immigration Facts and Stats anticipation guide. Discuss the prologue to Enrique's Journey and complete reading quiz. Read the beginning of Part I (pages 3-23) prior to class on Wednesday, taking active reading notes as appropriate.
Monday, January 16th - No school due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Wednesday, January 18th - Submit "How Service Changes Lives" essay (along with peer evaluation chart and rubric focus activity) by midnight tonight. Introduce unit on immigration reform by analyzing opposing perspectives on whether to admit Syrian refugees into the United States. Sign up for immigration plunge. Distribute Enrique's Journey, and read the Prologue (pages ix-xxv) prior to class on Friday.
Friday, January 20th – Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Continue exploring perspectives on immigration by completing the Immigration Facts and Stats anticipation guide. Discuss the prologue to Enrique's Journey and complete reading quiz. Read the beginning of Part I (pages 3-23) prior to class on Wednesday, taking active reading notes as appropriate.
Week Twenty One
Monday, January 9th - Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL. Review GYSD Night to Shine training dates and sign up as appropriate. Continue participating in the Magnified Giving Student Philanthropy Program by reviewing the three finalists' grant applications and student-developed videos.
Wednesday, January 11th - Continue work in unit on Meaning and Purpose tackling the question How does service change lives? Review essay expectations, and complete Classroom Assignment assessing the exemplar. Continue developing your perspectives on the question by watching Ernesto Sirolli's TED Talk "Shut Up and Listen," and review midterm resources.
Homework: Have essay draft available in class on Friday, January 13th for revision and reflection activities.
Friday, January 13th - Submit time sheets to x2VOL at the start of class. Using completed draft, participate in revision and reflection activities that address the question, "How does service change lives?"
Homework: Final essay draft (turnitin.com), along with the Peer Evaluation Activity worksheet (classroom inbox) and Rubric Focus Activity (webpage) due on Wednesday, January 18th.
Monday, January 9th - Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL. Review GYSD Night to Shine training dates and sign up as appropriate. Continue participating in the Magnified Giving Student Philanthropy Program by reviewing the three finalists' grant applications and student-developed videos.
Wednesday, January 11th - Continue work in unit on Meaning and Purpose tackling the question How does service change lives? Review essay expectations, and complete Classroom Assignment assessing the exemplar. Continue developing your perspectives on the question by watching Ernesto Sirolli's TED Talk "Shut Up and Listen," and review midterm resources.
Homework: Have essay draft available in class on Friday, January 13th for revision and reflection activities.
Friday, January 13th - Submit time sheets to x2VOL at the start of class. Using completed draft, participate in revision and reflection activities that address the question, "How does service change lives?"
Homework: Final essay draft (turnitin.com), along with the Peer Evaluation Activity worksheet (classroom inbox) and Rubric Focus Activity (webpage) due on Wednesday, January 18th.
Week Twenty
Monday, January 2nd - No school due to Winter Break.
Wednesday, January 4th - No school due to Teacher Professional Development Day.
Friday, January 6th - No school due to Snow Day.
First Semester Grades - 3rd Grading Term and Midterm Exam grades will be finalized in Infinite Campus by 3pm on Tuesday, January 10th. Students who did not participate in a Midterm Conference should contact Mrs. Trentanelli or Mr. Soeder ASAP to schedule an exam conference.
Monday, January 2nd - No school due to Winter Break.
Wednesday, January 4th - No school due to Teacher Professional Development Day.
Friday, January 6th - No school due to Snow Day.
First Semester Grades - 3rd Grading Term and Midterm Exam grades will be finalized in Infinite Campus by 3pm on Tuesday, January 10th. Students who did not participate in a Midterm Conference should contact Mrs. Trentanelli or Mr. Soeder ASAP to schedule an exam conference.
Week Nineteen
Monday, December 19th - Review service hours/expectations for this week. Finish watching Tuesdays With Morrie.
Wednesday, December 21st - No class today due to Midterm Conference Schedule.
Friday, December 23rd - No school today due to Winter Break. Please make sure to submit your time sheets to x2VOL.
Monday, December 19th - Review service hours/expectations for this week. Finish watching Tuesdays With Morrie.
Wednesday, December 21st - No class today due to Midterm Conference Schedule.
Friday, December 23rd - No school today due to Winter Break. Please make sure to submit your time sheets to x2VOL.
Week Eighteen
Monday, December 12th - Read Tuesdays With Morrie. Continue working on Midterm Conference questions by exploring Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service."
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Don't forget to stop by DQ in Perry today. Mention PSL when you order any time between 12noon and 8pm, and our program earns a portion of the profits.
Tuesday, December 13th - Please note we are on a special schedule today. See below for details
Wednesday, December 14th - Please note we are on a special schedule today, and there is no ICE. Participate in a Midterm Conference review session.
Thursday, December 15th - Please note we are on a special schedule today. See below for details.
Friday, December 16th - Submit this week's time sheets via x2VOL. Participate in a Tuesdays With Morrie classroom activity.
Adjusted Bell Schedule - Tuesday 12/13-Thursdays 12/15
BLOCK 1 10:25 am 11:20 am
BLOCK 2 11:24 am 12:19 pm
BLOCK 3 12:23 pm 12:48 pm
BLOCK 4 12:52 pm 1:17 pm
BLOCK 5 1:21 pm 1:46 pm
BLOCK 6 1:50 pm 2:45 pm
Monday, December 12th - Read Tuesdays With Morrie. Continue working on Midterm Conference questions by exploring Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service."
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Don't forget to stop by DQ in Perry today. Mention PSL when you order any time between 12noon and 8pm, and our program earns a portion of the profits.
Tuesday, December 13th - Please note we are on a special schedule today. See below for details
Wednesday, December 14th - Please note we are on a special schedule today, and there is no ICE. Participate in a Midterm Conference review session.
Thursday, December 15th - Please note we are on a special schedule today. See below for details.
Friday, December 16th - Submit this week's time sheets via x2VOL. Participate in a Tuesdays With Morrie classroom activity.
Adjusted Bell Schedule - Tuesday 12/13-Thursdays 12/15
BLOCK 1 10:25 am 11:20 am
BLOCK 2 11:24 am 12:19 pm
BLOCK 3 12:23 pm 12:48 pm
BLOCK 4 12:52 pm 1:17 pm
BLOCK 5 1:21 pm 1:46 pm
BLOCK 6 1:50 pm 2:45 pm
Week Seventeen
Monday, December 5th - Introduce Midterm Conferences by watching Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk "The Danger of a Single Story" and read Rachel Naomi Remen's "In the Service of Life."
Homework: Education Reform Proposal essay is due to Turnitin by midnight on Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 6th - Sign up for Midterm Conferences HERE using your perry-stu.com account.
Wednesday, December 7th - Highlight new extra volunteer opportunity offered through Perry Rec's basketball program. Introduce Tuesdays With Morrie and begin exploring the text.
Homework: Education Reform Proposal essay due to Turnitin at midnight.
Friday, December 9th - Submit time sheets to v2VOL at the start of class. Conclude the Holiday Food Drive by collection donations from PHS classrooms, sorting and packing donations, and delivering to the Perry Center.
Homework: Continue reading Tuesdays With Morrie.
Adjusted Scheduled for Tuesday, 12/14, Wednesday 12/15, and Thursday 12/16
BLOCK 1 10:25 am 11:20 am
BLOCK 2 11:24 am 12:19 pm
BLOCK 3 12:23 pm 12:48 pm
BLOCK 4 12:52 pm 1:17 pm
BLOCK 5 1:21 pm 1:46 pm
BLOCK 6 1:50 pm 2:45 pm
Week Sixteen
Monday, November 28th - Submit last week's time sheets. Sign up for extra volunteer opportunities (Perry Pirate Youth Open). Explore the research essay "road map" and develop draft.
Homework: Spend time developing an substantial draft prior to class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 29th - Participate in 1:1 conferences with research essay draft. Use additional class time to continue writing/editing/revising research essay.
Homework: Submit updated draft to Turnitin.com before 8am on Friday.
Friday, December 2nd - Review the IGA/Salvation Army bell ringing schedule. Participate in peer evaluation(s) in class on Friday. Use remaining class time to edit/revise essay.
Homework: Final draft is due to Turnitin.com on Wednesday, December 7th.
Monday, November 28th - Submit last week's time sheets. Sign up for extra volunteer opportunities (Perry Pirate Youth Open). Explore the research essay "road map" and develop draft.
Homework: Spend time developing an substantial draft prior to class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, November 29th - Participate in 1:1 conferences with research essay draft. Use additional class time to continue writing/editing/revising research essay.
Homework: Submit updated draft to Turnitin.com before 8am on Friday.
Friday, December 2nd - Review the IGA/Salvation Army bell ringing schedule. Participate in peer evaluation(s) in class on Friday. Use remaining class time to edit/revise essay.
Homework: Final draft is due to Turnitin.com on Wednesday, December 7th.
Week Fifteen
Monday, November 21st - Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL. Complete Milestone #1 of your research essay, which asks you to develop a research question, gather resources (including primary sources), and complete this form by Tuesday, November 22nd. Introduce Holiday Food Drive activities and visit the Perry Center.
Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th - Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends.
Monday, November 21st - Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL. Complete Milestone #1 of your research essay, which asks you to develop a research question, gather resources (including primary sources), and complete this form by Tuesday, November 22nd. Introduce Holiday Food Drive activities and visit the Perry Center.
Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th - Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends.
Week Fourteen
Monday, November 14th - Prepare questions for Roger Grein's upcoming visit to PSL. Finish classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform. Develop a research question for your education reform proposal essay. Homework: Study for eduction reform topic quiz on Wednesday, November 16th. Research essay draft due Wednesday, November 30th.
Tuesday, November 15th - Field trip to Willoughby-Eastlake's School of Innovation for selected students.
Wednesday, November 16th - Quiz on education reform topics. Review education reform proposal research schedule.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring sessions during ICE today.
Friday, November 18th - Submit time sheets (using x2VOL) at the start of class today. Meet Roger Grein, founder of Magnified Giving. Homework: Complete Milestone #1 of your research essay, which asks you to develop research question, gather resources (including primary sources), and complete this form before Tuesday, November 22nd.
Monday, November 14th - Prepare questions for Roger Grein's upcoming visit to PSL. Finish classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform. Develop a research question for your education reform proposal essay. Homework: Study for eduction reform topic quiz on Wednesday, November 16th. Research essay draft due Wednesday, November 30th.
Tuesday, November 15th - Field trip to Willoughby-Eastlake's School of Innovation for selected students.
Wednesday, November 16th - Quiz on education reform topics. Review education reform proposal research schedule.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring sessions during ICE today.
Friday, November 18th - Submit time sheets (using x2VOL) at the start of class today. Meet Roger Grein, founder of Magnified Giving. Homework: Complete Milestone #1 of your research essay, which asks you to develop research question, gather resources (including primary sources), and complete this form before Tuesday, November 22nd.
Week Thirteen
Monday, November 7th - Submit precis assignment to Turnitin prior to the start of class today. Begin classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
Wednesday, November 9th - Continue participating in classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring sessions during ICE today.
Friday, November 11th - Submit time sheets (using x2VOL) at the start of class today. Continue classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
ICE - There is a senior meeting during ICE today. Please see Mrs. Koch if you are unable to attend, as she is passing out the packets to order your cap and gown for May.
Monday, November 7th - Submit precis assignment to Turnitin prior to the start of class today. Begin classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
Wednesday, November 9th - Continue participating in classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring sessions during ICE today.
Friday, November 11th - Submit time sheets (using x2VOL) at the start of class today. Continue classroom presentations on Topics in Education Reform.
ICE - There is a senior meeting during ICE today. Please see Mrs. Koch if you are unable to attend, as she is passing out the packets to order your cap and gown for May.
Week Twelve
Monday, October 31st - Sign up for School of Innovation field trip. Introduce the 2016/2017 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) projects. Introduce the School of Innovation field trip. Begin exploring Education Reform in class today.
Homework: College App/Scholarship essay due to Turnitin.com by midnight. Precis assignment and classroom presentation due on Monday, 11/7.
Wednesday, November 2nd - Watch Waiting for Superman and complete viewing guide.
ICE - Students will be completing a survey during ICE today. Students will use their student ID number and birth date to login.
Friday, November 4th - Submit time sheets via x2VOL. Finish Waiting for Superman and turn in viewing guide. Use any remaining class time to edit/revise precis and presentation (both due Monday, 11/7). Forget which article you are assigned? Click HERE to access that list.
Monday, October 31st - Sign up for School of Innovation field trip. Introduce the 2016/2017 Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) projects. Introduce the School of Innovation field trip. Begin exploring Education Reform in class today.
Homework: College App/Scholarship essay due to Turnitin.com by midnight. Precis assignment and classroom presentation due on Monday, 11/7.
Wednesday, November 2nd - Watch Waiting for Superman and complete viewing guide.
ICE - Students will be completing a survey during ICE today. Students will use their student ID number and birth date to login.
Friday, November 4th - Submit time sheets via x2VOL. Finish Waiting for Superman and turn in viewing guide. Use any remaining class time to edit/revise precis and presentation (both due Monday, 11/7). Forget which article you are assigned? Click HERE to access that list.
Week Eleven
Monday October 24th – Review the NPO’s continuing in the process, and determine the finalists who will be completing a grant application. Introduce upcoming mini-unit on Scholarship and Service. Complete brief exit slip before you leave class today.
Homework: Select the essay prompt you wish to address within Scholarship and Service, and be prepared to start drafting in class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 26th – Begin drafting narrative essay in class. Conference with Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli on essay goals, and meet with LEAF advisor and guidance counselors during class time. Career mentoring during ICE today.
Homework: Submit narrative essay draft to Turnitin before 8am on Friday, October 28th.
Friday, October 28th – Submit time sheets to x2VOL at the start of class today. Review upcoming Extra Service Opportunities. Using narrative essay, participate in one peer evaluation and one self evaluation. Use remaining class time to revise essay.
Homework: Final essay is due to Turnitin by midnight on Monday, October 31st.
Self Evaluation Questions
Offer specific PRAISE on one element of the college/scholarship essay. Consider both the content (narrative responds to the prompt using effective narrative techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences) and/or creativity (narrative uses precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or people) as you construct your feedback.
Offer a specific suggestion to help POLISH the college/scholarship essay. Consider both the content and creativity, as well as the mechanics, as you construct your feedback.
Monday October 24th – Review the NPO’s continuing in the process, and determine the finalists who will be completing a grant application. Introduce upcoming mini-unit on Scholarship and Service. Complete brief exit slip before you leave class today.
Homework: Select the essay prompt you wish to address within Scholarship and Service, and be prepared to start drafting in class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 26th – Begin drafting narrative essay in class. Conference with Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli on essay goals, and meet with LEAF advisor and guidance counselors during class time. Career mentoring during ICE today.
Homework: Submit narrative essay draft to Turnitin before 8am on Friday, October 28th.
Friday, October 28th – Submit time sheets to x2VOL at the start of class today. Review upcoming Extra Service Opportunities. Using narrative essay, participate in one peer evaluation and one self evaluation. Use remaining class time to revise essay.
Homework: Final essay is due to Turnitin by midnight on Monday, October 31st.
Self Evaluation Questions
Offer specific PRAISE on one element of the college/scholarship essay. Consider both the content (narrative responds to the prompt using effective narrative techniques, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences) and/or creativity (narrative uses precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or people) as you construct your feedback.
Offer a specific suggestion to help POLISH the college/scholarship essay. Consider both the content and creativity, as well as the mechanics, as you construct your feedback.
Week Ten
Monday, October 17th – Submit last week’s time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class today. Working in committees, complete a side-by-side analysis of the non-profits moving forward in our philanthropy process.
Wednesday, October 19th – Read student reflection on the philanthropy process. Watch video on Bill Gates and super entrepreneurs. Review conference call guidelines, and prepare for Friday’s conference calls to nominated NPO’s. Please note that we are on a special schedule today due to the Homecoming assembly that begins at 2:10pm.
Friday, October 21st – Using x2VOL, submit time sheets at the start of class today. Participate in conference calls with leaders at nominated NPO’s. Please note that we are on a special schedule today due to the Homecoming pep rally that begins at 2:10pm.
BLOCK 1 - 7:51 – 9:08 a.m.
BLOCK 2 - 9:12 – 10:30 a.m.
BLOCK 3 - 10:34 – 11:14 a.m.
BLOCK 4 - 11:18 – 11:58 a.m.
BLOCK 5 - 12:02 – 12:42 p.m.
BLOCK 6 - 12:46 – 2:04 p.m.
ASSEMBLY/PEP RALLY - 2:10 – 2:45 p.m.
Monday, October 17th – Submit last week’s time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class today. Working in committees, complete a side-by-side analysis of the non-profits moving forward in our philanthropy process.
Wednesday, October 19th – Read student reflection on the philanthropy process. Watch video on Bill Gates and super entrepreneurs. Review conference call guidelines, and prepare for Friday’s conference calls to nominated NPO’s. Please note that we are on a special schedule today due to the Homecoming assembly that begins at 2:10pm.
Friday, October 21st – Using x2VOL, submit time sheets at the start of class today. Participate in conference calls with leaders at nominated NPO’s. Please note that we are on a special schedule today due to the Homecoming pep rally that begins at 2:10pm.
BLOCK 1 - 7:51 – 9:08 a.m.
BLOCK 2 - 9:12 – 10:30 a.m.
BLOCK 3 - 10:34 – 11:14 a.m.
BLOCK 4 - 11:18 – 11:58 a.m.
BLOCK 5 - 12:02 – 12:42 p.m.
BLOCK 6 - 12:46 – 2:04 p.m.
ASSEMBLY/PEP RALLY - 2:10 – 2:45 p.m.
Week Nine
Monday, October 10th - Take notes on non-profit organizations. Begin drafting agency nomination form, which is due at the start of class on Wednesday, October 12th.
Wednesday, October 12th - Participate in conversation on charity versus justice. Using agency nomination forms, work in committees to select agencies that will continue on in the philanthropy process.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring session on Goal Setting.
Friday, October 14th - No school due to NEOEA Day.
Monday, October 10th - Take notes on non-profit organizations. Begin drafting agency nomination form, which is due at the start of class on Wednesday, October 12th.
Wednesday, October 12th - Participate in conversation on charity versus justice. Using agency nomination forms, work in committees to select agencies that will continue on in the philanthropy process.
ICE - Participate in Career Mentoring session on Goal Setting.
Friday, October 14th - No school due to NEOEA Day.
Week Eight
Monday, October 3rd - Prepare discussion questions, and participate in Socratic discussion on The Glass Castle. Watch interview with Jeannette Walls, and preview other Walls' texts and comparable memoirs. Use remaining class time to prepare for Wednesday's exam.
Homework: Submit hunger analysis essay to Turnitin by midnight. Prepare for exam by reviewing the exam guide.
Wednesday, October 5th - Turn in copies of The Glass Castle. Take unit exam on Poverty and Homelessness. Complete volunteer schedule form. Sign up for Chicago plunge if interested.
Friday, October 7th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Complete volunteer schedule form. Begin unit on Philanthropy. Create a list of five local non-profits that you would consider nominating to receive up to $2,000 in grant money.
Monday, October 3rd - Prepare discussion questions, and participate in Socratic discussion on The Glass Castle. Watch interview with Jeannette Walls, and preview other Walls' texts and comparable memoirs. Use remaining class time to prepare for Wednesday's exam.
Homework: Submit hunger analysis essay to Turnitin by midnight. Prepare for exam by reviewing the exam guide.
Wednesday, October 5th - Turn in copies of The Glass Castle. Take unit exam on Poverty and Homelessness. Complete volunteer schedule form. Sign up for Chicago plunge if interested.
Friday, October 7th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Complete volunteer schedule form. Begin unit on Philanthropy. Create a list of five local non-profits that you would consider nominating to receive up to $2,000 in grant money.
Week Seven
Monday, September 26th – Begin watching God Bless the Child, and complete accompanying viewing guide.
Homework: Complete draft of hunger analysis essay and submit to Turnitin.com by Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 28th – Finish watching God Bless the Child, and take notes on welfare. Pass out exam review guide.
NOTE: Career Mentoring takes place during ICE today. This week we will be discussing entitlement, and examining what employers are looking for in potential workers. After participating in the discussion, please complete this survey.
Friday, September 30th – Submit service hours using x2VOL.com. Using hunger analysis essay, participate in peer/self evaluation activities via Turnitin.com. Use any remaining class time to edit essay and prepare for Wednesday's exam.
Homework: Revised (final) draft of hunger analysis essay is due to Turnitin.com by Monday, October 3rd. Exam on poverty and homelessness is Wednesday, October 5th.
To review MLA guidelines, including paper formatting, visit the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.
To review strategies for including/citing quotations, visit The Writing Center at UNC - Chapel Hill.
Monday, September 26th – Begin watching God Bless the Child, and complete accompanying viewing guide.
Homework: Complete draft of hunger analysis essay and submit to Turnitin.com by Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 28th – Finish watching God Bless the Child, and take notes on welfare. Pass out exam review guide.
NOTE: Career Mentoring takes place during ICE today. This week we will be discussing entitlement, and examining what employers are looking for in potential workers. After participating in the discussion, please complete this survey.
Friday, September 30th – Submit service hours using x2VOL.com. Using hunger analysis essay, participate in peer/self evaluation activities via Turnitin.com. Use any remaining class time to edit essay and prepare for Wednesday's exam.
Homework: Revised (final) draft of hunger analysis essay is due to Turnitin.com by Monday, October 3rd. Exam on poverty and homelessness is Wednesday, October 5th.
To review MLA guidelines, including paper formatting, visit the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University.
To review strategies for including/citing quotations, visit The Writing Center at UNC - Chapel Hill.
Week Six
Monday, September 19th – Investigate food security and hunger in The Glass Castle, and complete passage analysis guide. Introduce hunger analysis essay.
Homework: Make corrections to problem solving analysis graphic organizer on chronic homelessness using answer key. Begin drafting essay (due at the start of class on Wednesday, 9/28). Finish reading The Glass Castle, and complete/submit Discussion Guide packet (DG2, DG3, and DG4) by Friday, 9/23.
Wednesday, September 21st – Participate in a conversation on poverty and homelessness with Jessica Jones from Extended Housing. Use any remaining class time to finish reading The Glass Castle (by Friday, 9/23) or to draft the hunger analysis essay.
Friday, September 23rd – Submit this week’s service hours via x2VOL. Turn in The Glass Castle Discussion Guide packet at the start of class. Discuss hunger analysis essay and review prompt/rubric. Participate in learning station rotation addressing violence against the homeless.
Homework: Finish hunger analysis draft by Wednesday, 9/28.
The PHS science department is seeking student input on courses they may be offering next school year. Please take this brief survey as time permits.
Monday, September 19th – Investigate food security and hunger in The Glass Castle, and complete passage analysis guide. Introduce hunger analysis essay.
Homework: Make corrections to problem solving analysis graphic organizer on chronic homelessness using answer key. Begin drafting essay (due at the start of class on Wednesday, 9/28). Finish reading The Glass Castle, and complete/submit Discussion Guide packet (DG2, DG3, and DG4) by Friday, 9/23.
Wednesday, September 21st – Participate in a conversation on poverty and homelessness with Jessica Jones from Extended Housing. Use any remaining class time to finish reading The Glass Castle (by Friday, 9/23) or to draft the hunger analysis essay.
Friday, September 23rd – Submit this week’s service hours via x2VOL. Turn in The Glass Castle Discussion Guide packet at the start of class. Discuss hunger analysis essay and review prompt/rubric. Participate in learning station rotation addressing violence against the homeless.
Homework: Finish hunger analysis draft by Wednesday, 9/28.
The PHS science department is seeking student input on courses they may be offering next school year. Please take this brief survey as time permits.
Week Five
Monday, September 12th - Complete notes on causes of poverty and homelessness. Participate in first Socratic Seminar on The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read pages 116-179 and complete Discussion Guide prior to class this Friday.
Wednesday, September 14th – Explore solutions to chronic homelessness. Continue reading The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read pages 116-179 and complete Discussion Guide prior to class this Friday.
ICE: Career Mentoring series continues during ICE today. You will need your Chromebook and access to Naviance.
Friday, September 16th – Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Review process for submitting "Extra Hours" time sheets (Perry Fall Festival hours, Giving Garden hours, etc). Review Housing First model via news clip titled "The Homeless Homed." Complete problem solving analysis graphic organizer to identify individual and systemic causes and solutions to the problem of chronic homelessness.
Homework: Read pages 180-230 of The Glass Castle and complete Discussion Guide by Friday, September 23rd.
Monday, September 12th - Complete notes on causes of poverty and homelessness. Participate in first Socratic Seminar on The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read pages 116-179 and complete Discussion Guide prior to class this Friday.
Wednesday, September 14th – Explore solutions to chronic homelessness. Continue reading The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read pages 116-179 and complete Discussion Guide prior to class this Friday.
ICE: Career Mentoring series continues during ICE today. You will need your Chromebook and access to Naviance.
Friday, September 16th – Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Review process for submitting "Extra Hours" time sheets (Perry Fall Festival hours, Giving Garden hours, etc). Review Housing First model via news clip titled "The Homeless Homed." Complete problem solving analysis graphic organizer to identify individual and systemic causes and solutions to the problem of chronic homelessness.
Homework: Read pages 180-230 of The Glass Castle and complete Discussion Guide by Friday, September 23rd.
Week Four
Tuesday, September 6th - Students who have not yet begun volunteering, students who will be unable to submit a complete time sheet on Friday, or students who have not turned in Waiver of Liability forms should attend class during their regularly scheduled time.
Wednesday, September 7th – Participate in conversation with PHS Guidance Counselors Mrs. Kosloski and Mrs. Jonozzo. Review time sheet verification process. Use remaining class time to discuss pages 3-53 of The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read and complete discussion guide for pages 54-115 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Monday, 9/12. Shantytown registration forms due today. Please register by clicking here.
Thursday, September 8th – Students who have not yet begun volunteering, students who will be unable to submit a complete time sheet on Friday, or students who have not turned in Waiver of Liability forms should attend class during their regularly scheduled time. Students from Mrs. Pietra-Freeman's 3rd grade class will be participating in our annual Potato Harvest today. If you can help prep the garden during ICE, or facilitate the activity during Block 6, sign up here. Note: You cannot miss any regularly schedule service hours or class to participate.
Friday, September 9th - Submit time sheets for regular service hours at the start of class today. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Read and complete discussion guide for pages 54-115 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Monday, 9/12.
Tuesday, September 6th - Students who have not yet begun volunteering, students who will be unable to submit a complete time sheet on Friday, or students who have not turned in Waiver of Liability forms should attend class during their regularly scheduled time.
Wednesday, September 7th – Participate in conversation with PHS Guidance Counselors Mrs. Kosloski and Mrs. Jonozzo. Review time sheet verification process. Use remaining class time to discuss pages 3-53 of The Glass Castle.
Homework: Read and complete discussion guide for pages 54-115 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Monday, 9/12. Shantytown registration forms due today. Please register by clicking here.
Thursday, September 8th – Students who have not yet begun volunteering, students who will be unable to submit a complete time sheet on Friday, or students who have not turned in Waiver of Liability forms should attend class during their regularly scheduled time. Students from Mrs. Pietra-Freeman's 3rd grade class will be participating in our annual Potato Harvest today. If you can help prep the garden during ICE, or facilitate the activity during Block 6, sign up here. Note: You cannot miss any regularly schedule service hours or class to participate.
Friday, September 9th - Submit time sheets for regular service hours at the start of class today. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Read and complete discussion guide for pages 54-115 of The Glass Castle prior to class on Monday, 9/12.
Week Three
Monday, August 29th - Collect Waiver of Liability forms and share any communications received from volunteer supervisors. Examine FDR's Four Freedoms speech. Prepare for service experiences by reviewing "Dear Replacement" letters. Introduce Cincinnati field trip. Homework: If interested, sign up for the Cincinnati field trip by Wednesday, August 31st.
Tuesday, August 30th - Students who have submitted their Waiver of Liability forms and shared communications with supervisor confirming today's meeting supervisor should begin volunteering. All other students should report to PSL during their assigned class times.
Wednesday, August 31st - Participate in Shelter Seekers activity. Beginning with the end in mind: discuss summative assignments for upcoming unit on poverty and homelessness and explain levels of civic engagement. Introduce Shantytown. Homework: Read "Educating the Good Citizen" and be prepared for a quiz on Friday.
Thursday, September 1st - Students who have submitted their Waiver of Liability forms and shared communications from their supervisor confirming their volunteer schedule need not report to class today. All other students should report to PSL during their assigned class times.
Friday, September 2nd - Review current list of Extra Service Opportunities. Introduce x2Vol electronic time sheets (click here for set up instructions). Take quiz on Educating the Good Citizen. Introduce The Glass Castle by reviewing the elements of a memoir, writing our own (six word memoirs), and reading pages 3-47.
Homework: Prepare for next week's quiz on The Glass Castle pages 3-47 by completing active reading notes (see template online).
Career Mentoring Session #1 - Block 2 students will participate in the first session of Career Mentoring this Wednesday, August 31st during ICE. We will spend today's session sharing our career experiences, and exploring ideas to help you feel hopeful about your plans after graduation. PSL students who do not have a formal ICE block are welcome and encouraged to attend the sessions in our classroom at Manchester West.
Students will need Chromebooks to log into Naviance. Please note the following:
Email = Perry lunch code
Password = DOB xx/xx/xx
Monday, August 29th - Collect Waiver of Liability forms and share any communications received from volunteer supervisors. Examine FDR's Four Freedoms speech. Prepare for service experiences by reviewing "Dear Replacement" letters. Introduce Cincinnati field trip. Homework: If interested, sign up for the Cincinnati field trip by Wednesday, August 31st.
Tuesday, August 30th - Students who have submitted their Waiver of Liability forms and shared communications with supervisor confirming today's meeting supervisor should begin volunteering. All other students should report to PSL during their assigned class times.
Wednesday, August 31st - Participate in Shelter Seekers activity. Beginning with the end in mind: discuss summative assignments for upcoming unit on poverty and homelessness and explain levels of civic engagement. Introduce Shantytown. Homework: Read "Educating the Good Citizen" and be prepared for a quiz on Friday.
Thursday, September 1st - Students who have submitted their Waiver of Liability forms and shared communications from their supervisor confirming their volunteer schedule need not report to class today. All other students should report to PSL during their assigned class times.
Friday, September 2nd - Review current list of Extra Service Opportunities. Introduce x2Vol electronic time sheets (click here for set up instructions). Take quiz on Educating the Good Citizen. Introduce The Glass Castle by reviewing the elements of a memoir, writing our own (six word memoirs), and reading pages 3-47.
Homework: Prepare for next week's quiz on The Glass Castle pages 3-47 by completing active reading notes (see template online).
Career Mentoring Session #1 - Block 2 students will participate in the first session of Career Mentoring this Wednesday, August 31st during ICE. We will spend today's session sharing our career experiences, and exploring ideas to help you feel hopeful about your plans after graduation. PSL students who do not have a formal ICE block are welcome and encouraged to attend the sessions in our classroom at Manchester West.
Students will need Chromebooks to log into Naviance. Please note the following:
Email = Perry lunch code
Password = DOB xx/xx/xx
Week Two
Monday, August 22nd - Meet with partner agency representatives from surrounding communities during volunteer speed matching fair. Homework: Completed and signed site selection form and book letter due tomorrow. T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th..
Tuesday, August 23rd - Collect site selection forms and book letters. Practice the art of writing hand written thank you notes to the representatives who shared volunteer opportunities with you in class yesterday. Complete confidentiality discussion guide. Homework: Complete service learning 101 quiz using the course syllabus and PSL web page to ensure a good grade. T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th.
Wednesday, August 24th - Complete Service pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Homework: T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th.
Thursday, August 25th - Complete Civic Disposition pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Homework: T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th. Note: There is a senior meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, August 26th - Review appropriate dress and evaluation forms. Conference with students on Site Selection match. Distribute and review waiver and release of liability forms. Complete introductory email. Homework: Return waiver and release of liability form by Monday, August 29th.
Monday, August 22nd - Meet with partner agency representatives from surrounding communities during volunteer speed matching fair. Homework: Completed and signed site selection form and book letter due tomorrow. T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th..
Tuesday, August 23rd - Collect site selection forms and book letters. Practice the art of writing hand written thank you notes to the representatives who shared volunteer opportunities with you in class yesterday. Complete confidentiality discussion guide. Homework: Complete service learning 101 quiz using the course syllabus and PSL web page to ensure a good grade. T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th.
Wednesday, August 24th - Complete Service pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Homework: T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th.
Thursday, August 25th - Complete Civic Disposition pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Homework: T-shirt orders due Friday, August 26th. Note: There is a senior meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, August 26th - Review appropriate dress and evaluation forms. Conference with students on Site Selection match. Distribute and review waiver and release of liability forms. Complete introductory email. Homework: Return waiver and release of liability form by Monday, August 29th.
Week One
Monday, August 15th - Share stories of service and citizenship. Homework: Read George Saunders' convocation address and take active reading notes in preparation for class tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 16th - Discuss Saunders' reflections on kindness. Complete Classroom Writing Assignment #1 and submit to Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli via Google Docs.
Wednesday, August 17th - Review service responsibilities and expectations found in the PSL syllabus. View Nightline report titled "College Admissions Standards Changing to Emphasize Service." Review executive summary of report titled Turning the Tide.
Thursday, August 18th - Review service site selection process and participate in on-campus tour of local service opportunities. Note: There is a Senior Meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater today.
Friday, August 19th - No school due to Lake County Fair Day.
Student/Parent School Contract, Emergency Medical Authorization, and Potassium Iodide Permission Form must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned by August 26th.
Monday, August 15th - Share stories of service and citizenship. Homework: Read George Saunders' convocation address and take active reading notes in preparation for class tomorrow.
Tuesday, August 16th - Discuss Saunders' reflections on kindness. Complete Classroom Writing Assignment #1 and submit to Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli via Google Docs.
Wednesday, August 17th - Review service responsibilities and expectations found in the PSL syllabus. View Nightline report titled "College Admissions Standards Changing to Emphasize Service." Review executive summary of report titled Turning the Tide.
Thursday, August 18th - Review service site selection process and participate in on-campus tour of local service opportunities. Note: There is a Senior Meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater today.
Friday, August 19th - No school due to Lake County Fair Day.
Student/Parent School Contract, Emergency Medical Authorization, and Potassium Iodide Permission Form must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned by August 26th.
