Monday, September 5th - Labor Day. No school.
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 - Take reading check quiz on pages 3-47 of The Glass Castle. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Use remaining class time to read pages 48-80 of the text.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 48-80 of The Glass Castle.
Thursday, September 8th - 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. Turn in Active Reading packet for The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Assembly at 2:05pm.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 81-125 of The Glass Castle.
Monday, September 12th - Explore solutions to chronic homelessness (i.e. Housing First, etc). Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:05pm.
Homework: There is no new reading assignment for the weekend, however students should be prepared for a quiz on all prior reading assignments on Monday, September 21st.
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 - Take reading check quiz on pages 3-47 of The Glass Castle. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Use remaining class time to read pages 48-80 of the text.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 48-80 of The Glass Castle.
Thursday, September 8th - 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. Turn in Active Reading packet for The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Assembly at 2:05pm.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 81-125 of The Glass Castle.
Monday, September 12th - Explore solutions to chronic homelessness (i.e. Housing First, etc). Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:05pm.
Homework: There is no new reading assignment for the weekend, however students should be prepared for a quiz on all prior reading assignments on Monday, September 21st.
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.
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).
SHANTYTOWN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
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).
SHANTYTOWN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
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. Complete confidentiality discussion guide. Review evaluation forms and appropriate dress. View video titled "Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care." Homework: Complete service learning 101 quiz. 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.
Friday, August 26th - Conference with students on Site Selection match. Complete introductory email. Distribute and review waiver and release of liability forms. 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. Complete confidentiality discussion guide. Review evaluation forms and appropriate dress. View video titled "Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care." Homework: Complete service learning 101 quiz. 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.
Friday, August 26th - Conference with students on Site Selection match. Complete introductory email. Distribute and review waiver and release of liability forms. Homework: Return waiver and release of liability form by Monday, August 29th.
Weekly Agenda
Week Thirty Six
Monday, May 9th - If you haven't already done so, please submit last week's service hours via x2VOL. Continue sharing PSL final presentations in class, and completing peer evaluations.
Senior Prom Fashion Show - The fashion show at Brookdale (Mentor, OH) begins tonight at 5:00pm. Ladies should bring at least two prom/homecoming dresses to wear during the show, and gentlemen should wear their best attire.
Wednesday, May 11th - Continue sharing PSL final presentations in class, and completing peer evaluations.
Friday, May 13th - Submit this week's time sheet via x2VOL. Finish sharing PSL final presentations, and completing peer evaluations.
Monday, May 9th - If you haven't already done so, please submit last week's service hours via x2VOL. Continue sharing PSL final presentations in class, and completing peer evaluations.
Senior Prom Fashion Show - The fashion show at Brookdale (Mentor, OH) begins tonight at 5:00pm. Ladies should bring at least two prom/homecoming dresses to wear during the show, and gentlemen should wear their best attire.
Wednesday, May 11th - Continue sharing PSL final presentations in class, and completing peer evaluations.
Friday, May 13th - Submit this week's time sheet via x2VOL. Finish sharing PSL final presentations, and completing peer evaluations.
Week Thirty Five
Monday, May 2nd - If you were absent on Wednesday, please complete your time sheet and End-of Course survey at the start of class today. Complete the editing volunteer job descriptions assignment. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and/or prepare final presentation. Homework: PSL student Anthology contribution due on Wednesday, May 4th. Prepare final presentation as scheduled. Block 3 students please bring in carnival game supplies by Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 4th - Submit PSL Student Anthology contribution. PSL final presentations and peer evaluations.
Friday, May 6th - Perry High School Cross-Categorical class Masquerade Party. All PSL students should report to the Pirate Athletic Center Field House. Block 2 will assist with set-up and welcoming guests. Block 3/4 will run carnival games, serve, and interact with guests. Block 6 will assist with clean-up. Don't forget to submit this week's time sheets via x2VOL.
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Monday-Thursday)
7:51-9:21 - Block 1 (90 Minutes)
9:25-10:55 - Block 2 (90 Minutes)
10:59-11:39 - Block 3 (40 Minutes)
11:43-12:23 - Block 4 (40 Minutes)
12:27-1:07 - Block 5 (40 Minutes)
1:11-2:45 - Block 6 (94 Minutes)
Last GYSD option: Senior Prom Fashion Show at Brookdale Assisted living (Diamond Center off of Heisley Road) on Monday, May 9th. Volunteers should arrive at 5 p.m. to set up and get ready. Event begins promptly at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, May 2nd - If you were absent on Wednesday, please complete your time sheet and End-of Course survey at the start of class today. Complete the editing volunteer job descriptions assignment. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and/or prepare final presentation. Homework: PSL student Anthology contribution due on Wednesday, May 4th. Prepare final presentation as scheduled. Block 3 students please bring in carnival game supplies by Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 4th - Submit PSL Student Anthology contribution. PSL final presentations and peer evaluations.
Friday, May 6th - Perry High School Cross-Categorical class Masquerade Party. All PSL students should report to the Pirate Athletic Center Field House. Block 2 will assist with set-up and welcoming guests. Block 3/4 will run carnival games, serve, and interact with guests. Block 6 will assist with clean-up. Don't forget to submit this week's time sheets via x2VOL.
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Monday-Thursday)
7:51-9:21 - Block 1 (90 Minutes)
9:25-10:55 - Block 2 (90 Minutes)
10:59-11:39 - Block 3 (40 Minutes)
11:43-12:23 - Block 4 (40 Minutes)
12:27-1:07 - Block 5 (40 Minutes)
1:11-2:45 - Block 6 (94 Minutes)
Last GYSD option: Senior Prom Fashion Show at Brookdale Assisted living (Diamond Center off of Heisley Road) on Monday, May 9th. Volunteers should arrive at 5 p.m. to set up and get ready. Event begins promptly at 6:15 p.m.
Week Thirty Four
Monday, April 25th - Return Community Green Day signs. Complete "Dear Replacement" letters. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions.
Wednesday, April 27th - Introduce Final Presentation expectations and schedule. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and prepare final presentation.
Presentations will occur May 4th through May 13th. If you cannot present on your scheduled day due to AP testing or other obligations, please see Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli.
Friday, April 29th - ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE TODAY. Complete End-of-Course survey. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and prepare final presentation.
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Monday and Tuesday)
7:51-9:21 - Block 1 (90 Minutes)
9:25-10:55 - Block 2 (90 Minutes)
10:59-11:39 - Block 3 (40 Minutes)
11:43-12:23 - Block 4 (40 Minutes)
12:27-1:07 - Block 5 (40 Minutes)
1:11-2:45 - Block 6 (94 Minutes)
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Friday)
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.
Pep Rally - 2:10 – 2:45 p.m.
Monday, April 25th - Return Community Green Day signs. Complete "Dear Replacement" letters. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions.
Wednesday, April 27th - Introduce Final Presentation expectations and schedule. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and prepare final presentation.
Presentations will occur May 4th through May 13th. If you cannot present on your scheduled day due to AP testing or other obligations, please see Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli.
Friday, April 29th - ADJUSTED BELL SCHEDULE TODAY. Complete End-of-Course survey. Use remaining class time to construct PSL Student Anthology contributions and prepare final presentation.
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Monday and Tuesday)
7:51-9:21 - Block 1 (90 Minutes)
9:25-10:55 - Block 2 (90 Minutes)
10:59-11:39 - Block 3 (40 Minutes)
11:43-12:23 - Block 4 (40 Minutes)
12:27-1:07 - Block 5 (40 Minutes)
1:11-2:45 - Block 6 (94 Minutes)
Adjusted Bell Schedule (Friday)
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.
Pep Rally - 2:10 – 2:45 p.m.
Week Thirty Three
Monday, April 18th: Review GYSD project status. Continue watching Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment. Homework: Upload photograph by Wednesday, April 20th. Students participating in the Your Life, Your Choice event on Tuesday, 4/26 should turn in a permission slip to Mrs. Soeder or Mrs. Frankel by Wednesday, 4/20.
Wednesday, April 20th: Finish viewing Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment (Block 2). Introduce The PSL Student Anthology and our final unit on Leaving a Legacy. Homework: Upload photograph by midnight tonight.
Friday, April 22nd: Submit time sheets at the start of class. Complete Magnified Giving's End-of-Program Survey. Participate in small group discussion on your legacy, and contribution to The PSL Student Anthology. Watch Shawn Achor's TED Talk The Happy Secret to Better Work and David Kelley's TED Talk How to Build Creative Confidence.
Reminders:
Senior Class Picture is Friday, April 22nd at 3:30 under the score board.
Bring Community Green Day signs back to class on Monday, April 25th.
Monday, April 18th: Review GYSD project status. Continue watching Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment. Homework: Upload photograph by Wednesday, April 20th. Students participating in the Your Life, Your Choice event on Tuesday, 4/26 should turn in a permission slip to Mrs. Soeder or Mrs. Frankel by Wednesday, 4/20.
Wednesday, April 20th: Finish viewing Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment (Block 2). Introduce The PSL Student Anthology and our final unit on Leaving a Legacy. Homework: Upload photograph by midnight tonight.
Friday, April 22nd: Submit time sheets at the start of class. Complete Magnified Giving's End-of-Program Survey. Participate in small group discussion on your legacy, and contribution to The PSL Student Anthology. Watch Shawn Achor's TED Talk The Happy Secret to Better Work and David Kelley's TED Talk How to Build Creative Confidence.
Reminders:
Senior Class Picture is Friday, April 22nd at 3:30 under the score board.
Bring Community Green Day signs back to class on Monday, April 25th.
Week Thirty Two
Monday, April 11th: 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 Lesson 3: DOCUMERICA. Homework: Complete Lesson 4: Assess How Organizations Address Sustainability Issues by Wednesday, April 13th OR submit Your Life, Your Choice field trip form by April 13th.
Wednesday, April 13th: Please complete this survey before class begins: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DJ7CYK Collect homework, and turn in field trip permission slips. Lesson Five: 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 Wednesday, April 20th. Share parent letter regarding movie with parent/guardian.
Thursday, April 14th: Magnified Giving check presentations at Hospice of the Western Reserve and Achievement Centers for Children.
Friday, April 15th: Submit time sheets for weekly service hours, extra service hours, and completed GYSD projects using x2VOL. Begin watching Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment. Homework: Upload photograph by Wednesday, April 20th.
New "Extra Hours" Opportunities
If you would like to participate in the Magnified Giving Check Presentations on Thursday, April 14th here .
If you would like to volunteer at Perry's Invention and Eng-inuity Convention on Thursday, April 14th click here.
If you would like to take a Community Green Day Sign please see us at the end of class.
Monday, April 11th: 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 Lesson 3: DOCUMERICA. Homework: Complete Lesson 4: Assess How Organizations Address Sustainability Issues by Wednesday, April 13th OR submit Your Life, Your Choice field trip form by April 13th.
Wednesday, April 13th: Please complete this survey before class begins: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DJ7CYK Collect homework, and turn in field trip permission slips. Lesson Five: 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 Wednesday, April 20th. Share parent letter regarding movie with parent/guardian.
Thursday, April 14th: Magnified Giving check presentations at Hospice of the Western Reserve and Achievement Centers for Children.
Friday, April 15th: Submit time sheets for weekly service hours, extra service hours, and completed GYSD projects using x2VOL. Begin watching Erin Brockovich as part of our unit on Economic Growth and the Environment. Homework: Upload photograph by Wednesday, April 20th.
New "Extra Hours" Opportunities
If you would like to participate in the Magnified Giving Check Presentations on Thursday, April 14th here .
If you would like to volunteer at Perry's Invention and Eng-inuity Convention on Thursday, April 14th click here.
If you would like to take a Community Green Day Sign please see us at the end of class.
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Week Thirty One
Monday, April 4th: Who will you choose? Review videos and grant applications from Achievement Centers for Children, Crossroads of Lake County, and Hospice of the Western Reserve to determine the winner of this year's $1,000 grant from Magnified Giving.
Wednesday, April 6th: 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 author perspectives.
Friday, April 8th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Announce Magnified Giving results. Review 10 extra hour list and sign up for final opportunities to complete extra hours. 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.
New "Extra Hours" Opportunities
If you would like to participate in the Magnified Giving Check Presentations on Thursday, April 14th here .
If you would like to volunteer at Perry's Invention and Eng-inuity Convention on Thursday, April 14th click here.
If you would like to take a Community Green Day Sign please see us at the end of class.
Monday, April 4th: Who will you choose? Review videos and grant applications from Achievement Centers for Children, Crossroads of Lake County, and Hospice of the Western Reserve to determine the winner of this year's $1,000 grant from Magnified Giving.
Wednesday, April 6th: 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 author perspectives.
Friday, April 8th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Announce Magnified Giving results. Review 10 extra hour list and sign up for final opportunities to complete extra hours. 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.
New "Extra Hours" Opportunities
If you would like to participate in the Magnified Giving Check Presentations on Thursday, April 14th here .
If you would like to volunteer at Perry's Invention and Eng-inuity Convention on Thursday, April 14th click here.
If you would like to take a Community Green Day Sign please see us at the end of class.
Important Dates for Seniors to Remember
Friday, April 8th - Class meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, April 22nd - Class picture under the scoreboard on the football field at 3:30pm.
Tuesday, April 26th - Field Trip to Bainbridge for "Your Life, Your Choice" program.
Friday, April 29th - Senior Signing Day in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, May 13th - Seniors dismissed to the Goodwin Theater after Block 1 and 2 exams for "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony.
Tuesday, May 17th - Senior Picnic at the Outdoor YMCA.
Friday, May 20th - Senior Breakfast at 8am following by graduation rehearsal.
Click here for more details on celebrations and expectations.
Friday, April 8th - Class meeting during ICE in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, April 22nd - Class picture under the scoreboard on the football field at 3:30pm.
Tuesday, April 26th - Field Trip to Bainbridge for "Your Life, Your Choice" program.
Friday, April 29th - Senior Signing Day in the Goodwin Theater.
Friday, May 13th - Seniors dismissed to the Goodwin Theater after Block 1 and 2 exams for "Passing of the Gavel" ceremony.
Tuesday, May 17th - Senior Picnic at the Outdoor YMCA.
Friday, May 20th - Senior Breakfast at 8am following by graduation rehearsal.
Click here for more details on celebrations and expectations.
Week Thirty
Monday, March 21st and Wednesday March 23rd: Submit time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Present song exhibit project in class today.
Week Twenty Nine
Monday, March 14th: Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Students participating in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip should complete the pre-visit survey in class today. Using song copies of song lyrics, students will facilitate small group conversations on selected songs.
Wednesday, March 16th: Students participating in the Rock Hall field trip should meet in the PHS Lobby at 9:15am, with an anticipated return time of 1:25. Block 2 and 3/4 students not participating in the field trip should report to Room 307 during assigned class times. The alternate assignment will be available HERE as of Wednesday morning.
Friday, March 18: Submit time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Present song exhibit project in class today.
Monday, March 21st and Wednesday March 23rd: Submit time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Present song exhibit project in class today.
Week Twenty Nine
Monday, March 14th: Submit last week's time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Students participating in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip should complete the pre-visit survey in class today. Using song copies of song lyrics, students will facilitate small group conversations on selected songs.
Wednesday, March 16th: Students participating in the Rock Hall field trip should meet in the PHS Lobby at 9:15am, with an anticipated return time of 1:25. Block 2 and 3/4 students not participating in the field trip should report to Room 307 during assigned class times. The alternate assignment will be available HERE as of Wednesday morning.
Friday, March 18: Submit time sheets via x2VOL at the start of class. Present song exhibit project in class today.
Week Twenty Eight
Monday, March 7th: 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: Final copy of reflection due today. Prepare for independent book conference.
Wednesday, March 9th: 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 14th. 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 11th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Broadmoor basketball game.
Monday, March 7th: 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: Final copy of reflection due today. Prepare for independent book conference.
Wednesday, March 9th: 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 14th. 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 11th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Broadmoor basketball game.
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Week Twenty Nine
Monday, March 14th: Turn in completed protest song analysis and 4 copies of the lyrics 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 Friday, March 18th.
Wednesday, March 16th: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Field Trip. Remember to pack a lunch and meet in the PHS lobby at 9:12 a.m. Students from block 3 and 4 who are unable to attend the field trip should report to Mrs. Soeder in room 307 and complete the alternate assignment by the end of the block today. Homework: Prepare music exhibits and be ready to present on Friday, March 18th.
Friday, March 18th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Present music exhibits in class.
Monday, March 14th: Turn in completed protest song analysis and 4 copies of the lyrics 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 Friday, March 18th.
Wednesday, March 16th: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Field Trip. Remember to pack a lunch and meet in the PHS lobby at 9:12 a.m. Students from block 3 and 4 who are unable to attend the field trip should report to Mrs. Soeder in room 307 and complete the alternate assignment by the end of the block today. Homework: Prepare music exhibits and be ready to present on Friday, March 18th.
Friday, March 18th: Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Present music exhibits in class.
Week Twenty Seven
Monday, February 29th - Review writing strategies for How does service change lives? and begin drafting reflection in class today.
Homework: Read Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Wednesday, March 2nd - Work day. Students may choose work on reflection draft (due Friday), read book, or facilitate simulations (if invited).
Homework: Reflection draft should be complete prior to class on Friday. Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Friday, March 4th - Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Students will complete peer evaluations of their classmates' reflections, and will reflect on their own written product.
Homework: Final copy of reflection due on Monday, March 7th.
Monday, February 29th - Review writing strategies for How does service change lives? and begin drafting reflection in class today.
Homework: Read Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Wednesday, March 2nd - Work day. Students may choose work on reflection draft (due Friday), read book, or facilitate simulations (if invited).
Homework: Reflection draft should be complete prior to class on Friday. Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Friday, March 4th - Submit time sheets at the start of class via x2VOL. Students will complete peer evaluations of their classmates' reflections, and will reflect on their own written product.
Homework: Final copy of reflection due on Monday, March 7th.
Week Twenty Six
Monday, February 22nd - Students will present/participate in simulations as part of our Topics in Special Education unit.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Wednesday, February 24th - Students will present/participate in simulations as part of our Topics in Special Education unit.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Friday, February 26th - Submit time sheet via x2VOL. Bring independent books to class, and complete brief formative assessment. Begin unit exploring "How Service Changes Lives" by examining the perspectives of others.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Reminder: Book Conferences begin NEXT WEEK. If you have not yet signed up for a conference time, please see Mrs. Trentanelli before or after class this week.
Broadmoor Game: The Broadmoor Bobcats will take on the Perry Pirates in our own Competition Gym on Friday, March 11th. We are hoping to make the day a GREEN OUT to support the Bobcats as they work to remain undefeated. Students interested in purchasing a $10 green t-shirt to support the even can pre-order in class this week, or during lunch blocks on Thursday.
Monday, February 22nd - Students will present/participate in simulations as part of our Topics in Special Education unit.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Wednesday, February 24th - Students will present/participate in simulations as part of our Topics in Special Education unit.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Friday, February 26th - Submit time sheet via x2VOL. Bring independent books to class, and complete brief formative assessment. Begin unit exploring "How Service Changes Lives" by examining the perspectives of others.
Homework: Continue reading Independent Book in preparation for upcoming book conferences.
Reminder: Book Conferences begin NEXT WEEK. If you have not yet signed up for a conference time, please see Mrs. Trentanelli before or after class this week.
Broadmoor Game: The Broadmoor Bobcats will take on the Perry Pirates in our own Competition Gym on Friday, March 11th. We are hoping to make the day a GREEN OUT to support the Bobcats as they work to remain undefeated. Students interested in purchasing a $10 green t-shirt to support the even can pre-order in class this week, or during lunch blocks on Thursday.
Week Twenty Five
Monday, February 15th - President's Day - No school.
Tuesday, February 16th - Snow day. If you typically volunteer on Tuesdays and the organization you serve is open, please be sure to notify your supervisor if you will not be coming in today.
Wednesday, February 17th - Collect Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip permission forms. Show Mrs. Trentanelli the book selected for independent book project. Review simulation proposals, and discuss accommodations with Perry Local Schools special education teacher Mrs. Soeder. Complete Misunderstood Minds simulation demonstrating attention disorders and ways to accommodate them.
Friday, February 19th - Submit time sheets. View and discuss The Butterfly Circus. Review simulation rubric and rehearse for presentations on Monday. Homework: Students scheduled to present their simulations on Monday, Feb. 22nd should be ready to go at the start of class.
Monday, February 15th - President's Day - No school.
Tuesday, February 16th - Snow day. If you typically volunteer on Tuesdays and the organization you serve is open, please be sure to notify your supervisor if you will not be coming in today.
Wednesday, February 17th - Collect Rock and Roll Hall of Fame field trip permission forms. Show Mrs. Trentanelli the book selected for independent book project. Review simulation proposals, and discuss accommodations with Perry Local Schools special education teacher Mrs. Soeder. Complete Misunderstood Minds simulation demonstrating attention disorders and ways to accommodate them.
Friday, February 19th - Submit time sheets. View and discuss The Butterfly Circus. Review simulation rubric and rehearse for presentations on Monday. Homework: Students scheduled to present their simulations on Monday, Feb. 22nd should be ready to go at the start of class.
Week Twenty Three
Monday, February 1st - 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.
Wednesday, February 3rd - Review rubric for letter to an elected official assignment. Revise rough draft based on feedback from instructor and have a teacher witness you submit your letter to an elected official before you click send. Introduce OPTIC summative assessment, and submit prior to class on Friday.
Friday, February 5th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Begin Topics in Special Education Unit by participating in a collaborative analysis and introducing Independent Book Project. Sign up for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) project.
Note: New extra volunteer opportunities are posted on our webpage. Students who accumulate at least ten (10) extra service hours prior to the last grading period will have a reduced service requirement in May.
Monday, February 1st - 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.
Wednesday, February 3rd - Review rubric for letter to an elected official assignment. Revise rough draft based on feedback from instructor and have a teacher witness you submit your letter to an elected official before you click send. Introduce OPTIC summative assessment, and submit prior to class on Friday.
Friday, February 5th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Begin Topics in Special Education Unit by participating in a collaborative analysis and introducing Independent Book Project. Sign up for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) project.
Note: New extra volunteer opportunities are posted on our webpage. Students who accumulate at least ten (10) extra service hours prior to the last grading period will have a reduced service requirement in May.
Week Twenty Two
Monday, January 25th and Wednesday, January 27th - Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed, and continue exploring immigration reform topics in seminar groups. Homework: Read articles about impact of immigrants on local economy and prepare 2 questions for Mr. Gilson by Friday. Quiz on Friday over immigration reform topics.
Friday, January 29th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Quiz on immigration reform topics. Engage with local nursery owner on immigration reform.
Note: New extra volunteer opportunities are posted on our webpage. Students who accumulate at least ten (10) extra service hours prior to the last grading period will have a reduced service requirement in May.
Monday, January 25th and Wednesday, January 27th - Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed, and continue exploring immigration reform topics in seminar groups. Homework: Read articles about impact of immigrants on local economy and prepare 2 questions for Mr. Gilson by Friday. Quiz on Friday over immigration reform topics.
Friday, January 29th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Quiz on immigration reform topics. Engage with local nursery owner on immigration reform.
Note: New extra volunteer opportunities are posted on our webpage. Students who accumulate at least ten (10) extra service hours prior to the last grading period will have a reduced service requirement in May.
Week Twenty One
Monday, January 18th - No school due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Wednesday, January 20th - Participate in Writer's Makerspace conversation with Mrs. Rzeszotarski (Blocks 2 and 3/4). Review Part One of Enrique's Journey, and read "A Twist" (pages 190-196). Review immigration topics/articles and begin
Homework: Read pages 190-196 of Enrique's Journey. Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Friday.
Friday, January 22nd - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed. In seminar groups, begin exploring immigration reform topics.
Monday, January 18th - No school due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Wednesday, January 20th - Participate in Writer's Makerspace conversation with Mrs. Rzeszotarski (Blocks 2 and 3/4). Review Part One of Enrique's Journey, and read "A Twist" (pages 190-196). Review immigration topics/articles and begin
Homework: Read pages 190-196 of Enrique's Journey. Complete precis and presentation (via Google Slides) in preparation for class on Friday.
Friday, January 22nd - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. Share precis and presentation with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli as directed. In seminar groups, begin exploring immigration reform topics.
Week Twenty
Monday, January 11th - Continue exploring perspectives on immigration by completing the Immigration Facts and Stats anticipation guide. Discuss the prologue to Enrique's Journey and complete collaborative reading quiz. Read the beginning of Part I (pages 3-23) prior to class on Wednesday, taking active reading notes as appropriate. Complete form with volunteer schedule for second semester.
Wednesday, January 13th - No school due to dangerous weather conditions. Continue reading Enrique's Journey.
Friday, January 15th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. 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. Introduce immigration topics/articles in preparation for small group seminars next week.
Homework: Read through page 44 of Enrique's Journey and begin preparing for next week's small group seminars.
Quiz Make Up/Retake - Students who were unable to take the collaborative reading/writing quiz (focused on the prologue of Enrique's Journey) on Monday -OR- students who were not satisfied with the grade he/she earned should complete the Make Up Quiz.
Monday, January 11th - Continue exploring perspectives on immigration by completing the Immigration Facts and Stats anticipation guide. Discuss the prologue to Enrique's Journey and complete collaborative reading quiz. Read the beginning of Part I (pages 3-23) prior to class on Wednesday, taking active reading notes as appropriate. Complete form with volunteer schedule for second semester.
Wednesday, January 13th - No school due to dangerous weather conditions. Continue reading Enrique's Journey.
Friday, January 15th - Submit time sheets at the start of class today. 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. Introduce immigration topics/articles in preparation for small group seminars next week.
Homework: Read through page 44 of Enrique's Journey and begin preparing for next week's small group seminars.
Quiz Make Up/Retake - Students who were unable to take the collaborative reading/writing quiz (focused on the prologue of Enrique's Journey) on Monday -OR- students who were not satisfied with the grade he/she earned should complete the Make Up Quiz.
Week Nineteen
Wednesday, January 6th - Philanthropy voting. Review mission statements, videos, and conference call details of non-profit semifinalists to determine which organizations will receive grant applications and advance to the final round.
Friday, January 8th - 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 Monday.
Friday, January 8th - 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 Monday.
Semester Updates 12/23/2015
1. Students must submit service hours (via x2VOL) for the final week of the semester (12/21-12/23) by 3pm on December 23rd. Infinite Campus will be updated once supervisors approve the submitted hours.
2. Students unable to participate in a Midterm Conference should complete all four (4) conference questions questions in an essay format. The paper should be submitted to turnitin.com AND to Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli via Google docs by Thursday, January 7th.
1. Students must submit service hours (via x2VOL) for the final week of the semester (12/21-12/23) by 3pm on December 23rd. Infinite Campus will be updated once supervisors approve the submitted hours.
2. Students unable to participate in a Midterm Conference should complete all four (4) conference questions questions in an essay format. The paper should be submitted to turnitin.com AND to Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli via Google docs by Thursday, January 7th.
Week Eighteen
Monday, December 14th - Submit Holiday Food Drive hours using x2VOL. Read and discuss Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service" in preparation for the midterm conferences.
Wednesday, December 16th - Discuss Tuesdays With Morrie in small groups, and review midterm exam questions.
Friday, December 18th - Deliver food to the Perry Center, and continue examining Tuesdays With Morrie.
Monday, December 21st - Watch Tuesdays With Morrie in class today.
Wednesday, December 23rd - No classes due to Midterm Conferences.
Don't forget to sign up for and participate in Midterm Conferences prior to Winter Break.
Monday, December 14th - Submit Holiday Food Drive hours using x2VOL. Read and discuss Adam Davis' article "What We Don't Talk About When We Don't Talk About Service" in preparation for the midterm conferences.
Wednesday, December 16th - Discuss Tuesdays With Morrie in small groups, and review midterm exam questions.
Friday, December 18th - Deliver food to the Perry Center, and continue examining Tuesdays With Morrie.
Monday, December 21st - Watch Tuesdays With Morrie in class today.
Wednesday, December 23rd - No classes due to Midterm Conferences.
Don't forget to sign up for and participate in Midterm Conferences prior to Winter Break.
Week Seventeen
Monday, December 7th - Watch Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk "The Dangers of a Single Story" and introduce the midterm conference questions.
Homework: Sign up for a midterm conference here beginning Tuesday at 7:30am. Please note that you must use your perry-stu.com account to access the Google Sheet.
Wednesday, December 9th - Research proposals are due today. Continue preparing for the midterm conferences by exploring Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie.
Friday, December 11th - Conclude the Hope for the Holidays Food Drive by collecting donations from PHS, and sorting food products in preparation for next week's delivery to the Perry Center.
Monday, December 7th - Watch Chimamanda Adichie's TED Talk "The Dangers of a Single Story" and introduce the midterm conference questions.
Homework: Sign up for a midterm conference here beginning Tuesday at 7:30am. Please note that you must use your perry-stu.com account to access the Google Sheet.
Wednesday, December 9th - Research proposals are due today. Continue preparing for the midterm conferences by exploring Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie.
Friday, December 11th - Conclude the Hope for the Holidays Food Drive by collecting donations from PHS, and sorting food products in preparation for next week's delivery to the Perry Center.
Week Sixteen
Monday, November 30th - Submit last week's time sheets using x2VOL. Participate in conference calls as part of our philanthropy process.
Wednesday, December 2nd - Continue writing/editing/revising your research essay, and conference on research drafts with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli during class.
Friday, December 4th - Submit this week's time sheets using x2VOL at the start of class today. Pass out IGA reminders for theHope for the Holidays food drive. Sign up for Extra Service Opportunities as appropriate.
Additional Research Proposal resources and suggestions:
1.) Review MLA guidelines (including in-text citations, creating a Works Cited page that addresses print/online resources, interviews, and surveys) and turnitin.com instructions.
2.) Continue the editing/revising process.
Homework: Research essays are due to Mrs. Trentanelli and turnitin.com by Wednesday, December 9th at 9am. Students who want feedback before the deadline should share drafts with Mrs. Trentanelli, listing specific needs/concerns, before Saturday morning at 9am.
PSL's annual Hope for the Holidays food drive kicks off at 3pm this Friday (12/4) at IGA, and in PHS classrooms on Monday (12/7). Let's make this our most successful drive ever by encouraging students and community members to donate 4 cans and $4 for others!
Monday, November 30th - Submit last week's time sheets using x2VOL. Participate in conference calls as part of our philanthropy process.
Wednesday, December 2nd - Continue writing/editing/revising your research essay, and conference on research drafts with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli during class.
Friday, December 4th - Submit this week's time sheets using x2VOL at the start of class today. Pass out IGA reminders for theHope for the Holidays food drive. Sign up for Extra Service Opportunities as appropriate.
Additional Research Proposal resources and suggestions:
1.) Review MLA guidelines (including in-text citations, creating a Works Cited page that addresses print/online resources, interviews, and surveys) and turnitin.com instructions.
2.) Continue the editing/revising process.
Homework: Research essays are due to Mrs. Trentanelli and turnitin.com by Wednesday, December 9th at 9am. Students who want feedback before the deadline should share drafts with Mrs. Trentanelli, listing specific needs/concerns, before Saturday morning at 9am.
PSL's annual Hope for the Holidays food drive kicks off at 3pm this Friday (12/4) at IGA, and in PHS classrooms on Monday (12/7). Let's make this our most successful drive ever by encouraging students and community members to donate 4 cans and $4 for others!
Week Fourteen/Week Fifteen
Monday, November 16th - After reflecting on your education experiences at Perry Local Schools, write Blog 4 in class today. Review strategies for developing research questions in preparation for your Education Reform research essay.
Homework: Complete the Formative Check by developing a research question you would like to explore in your upcoming essay, and sharing two possible resources you can use to answer that questions.
Wednesday, November 18th - Highlight exemplar research questions. Continue to review, develop, and select resources (print, interview, and survey) to help answer your research question.
Homework: Develop and implement both a survey and at least one interview into your research essay.
Friday, November 20th - Develop outline and begin drafting essay in class.
Homework (OPTIONAL): If you want feedback on your essay prior to Thanksgiving, share a draft with Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am on Tuesday, 11/24.
Homework (REQUIRED): Make sure you have an essay draft available for in-class conferences on Wednesday, December 2nd.
ICE on Friday 11/20 - The Senior Symposium takes place during ICE today. Please email Mrs. James with any questions.
Monday, November 23rd - Introduce the PHS Holiday food drive, participate in tour of the Perry Center.
PSL student Hannah Minor will be participating in a mission trip to Haiti later this year, and is collecting items to support the communities she will be serving. Some of those needs include: neosporin, tooth paste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and lotion. For a more complete list, or additional information about her trip, please contact Hannah directly.
Monday, November 16th - After reflecting on your education experiences at Perry Local Schools, write Blog 4 in class today. Review strategies for developing research questions in preparation for your Education Reform research essay.
Homework: Complete the Formative Check by developing a research question you would like to explore in your upcoming essay, and sharing two possible resources you can use to answer that questions.
Wednesday, November 18th - Highlight exemplar research questions. Continue to review, develop, and select resources (print, interview, and survey) to help answer your research question.
Homework: Develop and implement both a survey and at least one interview into your research essay.
Friday, November 20th - Develop outline and begin drafting essay in class.
Homework (OPTIONAL): If you want feedback on your essay prior to Thanksgiving, share a draft with Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am on Tuesday, 11/24.
Homework (REQUIRED): Make sure you have an essay draft available for in-class conferences on Wednesday, December 2nd.
ICE on Friday 11/20 - The Senior Symposium takes place during ICE today. Please email Mrs. James with any questions.
Monday, November 23rd - Introduce the PHS Holiday food drive, participate in tour of the Perry Center.
PSL student Hannah Minor will be participating in a mission trip to Haiti later this year, and is collecting items to support the communities she will be serving. Some of those needs include: neosporin, tooth paste, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and lotion. For a more complete list, or additional information about her trip, please contact Hannah directly.
Week Thirteen
Monday, November 8th - Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Wednesday, November 10th - Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups. Take quiz on presentations.
Friday, November 12th - Submit service hours via x2VOL. Finish presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups. Take quiz on today's presentations. Introduce research essay, and begin developing possible research questions.
Monday, November 8th - Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Wednesday, November 10th - Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups. Take quiz on presentations.
Friday, November 12th - Submit service hours via x2VOL. Finish presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups. Take quiz on today's presentations. Introduce research essay, and begin developing possible research questions.
Week Twelve
Monday, November 2nd - Finish small group Socratic discussions, and submit movie guide/pre-seminar question guide to inbox at the end of the block. Introduce topics in education reform by watching Sir Ken Robinson's 2010 TED Talk "Changing Education Paradigms."
Homework: Read assigned topic/article, complete precis, and construct 4 Google Slides prior to the start of class on Wednesday. Students interested in participating on the field trips to Breakthrough Charter Schools or Ginn Academy should sign up by 2:30 today.
Wednesday, November 4th - Review current list of Extra Volunteer Opportunities. Begin presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Friday, November 6th - Submit timesheets using x2VOL. Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Monday, November 2nd - Finish small group Socratic discussions, and submit movie guide/pre-seminar question guide to inbox at the end of the block. Introduce topics in education reform by watching Sir Ken Robinson's 2010 TED Talk "Changing Education Paradigms."
Homework: Read assigned topic/article, complete precis, and construct 4 Google Slides prior to the start of class on Wednesday. Students interested in participating on the field trips to Breakthrough Charter Schools or Ginn Academy should sign up by 2:30 today.
Wednesday, November 4th - Review current list of Extra Volunteer Opportunities. Begin presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Friday, November 6th - Submit timesheets using x2VOL. Continue presenting topics/articles on education reform in seminar groups.
Week Eleven
Monday, October 26th - Finish/submit the charity evaluation tool, and vote for your committee's finalist. Introduce Education Reform unit, and begin watching Waiting for Superman. Note: All students should complete the Diploma Information Sheet today, and put in classroom inbox before you leave.
Wednesday, October 28th - Finish watching Waiting for Superman. Complete movie guide for homework, if necessary.
Friday, October 30th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Review/implement strategies to develop quality discussion questions. Participate in small-group Socratic discussions.
Note: Students who are absent should complete the Alternate Assignment that is available at the bottom of this webpage.
Monday, October 26th - Finish/submit the charity evaluation tool, and vote for your committee's finalist. Introduce Education Reform unit, and begin watching Waiting for Superman. Note: All students should complete the Diploma Information Sheet today, and put in classroom inbox before you leave.
Wednesday, October 28th - Finish watching Waiting for Superman. Complete movie guide for homework, if necessary.
Friday, October 30th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Review/implement strategies to develop quality discussion questions. Participate in small-group Socratic discussions.
Note: Students who are absent should complete the Alternate Assignment that is available at the bottom of this webpage.
Week Ten
Monday, October 19th - Introduce this week's blog assignment, which is due at the start of class on WEDNESDAY. Participate in Town Hall Speaker Series presentation with Roger Grein, the founder of the Magnified Giving program.
Wednesday, October 21st - Complete Peer Evaluation/Review for this week's blog, and begin revising your own. Watch and discuss Dan Pallotta's TED Talk on philanthropy.
Homework: Revise and submit your own blog to trentanellia@perry-lake.org. by 8am tomorrow.
Friday, October 23rd - . Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Any student interested in joining Youth United Way or volunteering as an elf for the PES Christmas party should express interest in writing by emailing Mr. Soeder. In committees, review non-profits using a charity evaluation tool, and vote for your committee's finalist.
Monday, October 19th - Introduce this week's blog assignment, which is due at the start of class on WEDNESDAY. Participate in Town Hall Speaker Series presentation with Roger Grein, the founder of the Magnified Giving program.
Wednesday, October 21st - Complete Peer Evaluation/Review for this week's blog, and begin revising your own. Watch and discuss Dan Pallotta's TED Talk on philanthropy.
Homework: Revise and submit your own blog to trentanellia@perry-lake.org. by 8am tomorrow.
Friday, October 23rd - . Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Any student interested in joining Youth United Way or volunteering as an elf for the PES Christmas party should express interest in writing by emailing Mr. Soeder. In committees, review non-profits using a charity evaluation tool, and vote for your committee's finalist.
Week Nine
Monday, October 12th - Take guided notes on non-profit organizations. Complete Agency Nomination Form prior the start of class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, October 14th - Prepare for Roger Grein's visit on Monday. Participate in conversation on charity and justice. Work in small groups to evaluate the Agency Nomination Forms. Homework: Prepare two questions for Roger Grein.
Friday, October 16th - No school today due to NEOEA Day. Make sure to submit your time sheet using x2VOL.4
Week Eight
Monday, October 5th - Introduce Chicago Plunge to Su Casa. Review/edit/proofread analytical essay on food and The Glass Castle. Use remaining time to prepare for Wednesday's exam on Poverty and Homelessness.
Homework: Share analytical essay (using Google docs) with Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am tomorrow. Students interested in participating in the Chicago Plunge must sign up by 3pm today.
Wednesday, October 7th - Take unit exam on Poverty and Homelessness.
Friday, October 9th - Submit time sheets at the beginning of class time use x2VOL. Take very brief survey on the Learning Commons at PHS. Begin exploring Philanthropy and the Magnified Giving program.
Monday, October 5th - Introduce Chicago Plunge to Su Casa. Review/edit/proofread analytical essay on food and The Glass Castle. Use remaining time to prepare for Wednesday's exam on Poverty and Homelessness.
Homework: Share analytical essay (using Google docs) with Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am tomorrow. Students interested in participating in the Chicago Plunge must sign up by 3pm today.
Wednesday, October 7th - Take unit exam on Poverty and Homelessness.
Friday, October 9th - Submit time sheets at the beginning of class time use x2VOL. Take very brief survey on the Learning Commons at PHS. Begin exploring Philanthropy and the Magnified Giving program.
Week Seven
Monday, September 28th - All students should re-submit Friday's blog assignment at the start of class today to trentanellia@perry-lake.org. Participate in the Hate Crimes Against the Homeless learning station rotation.
Homework: Finish reading and taking active reading notes (for those who are required to take them) on The Glass Castle by Friday.
Wednesday, September 30th -Finish Hate Crimes Against the Homeless learning station rotation. Participate in Town Hall Speaker series with staff members and clients of Extended Housing Services. Take notes on welfare. Use remaining class time to finish reading The Glass Castle and begin preparing for next week's exam.
Friday, October 2nd - Submit electronic time sheet using x2VOL. Begin essay analyzing the role of food in The Glass Castle, and share with Mrs. Trentanelli (trentanellia@perry-lake.org) before you leave class today.
Note: Students who volunteered at the PTA Pumpkinpalooza on Sunday should submit an electronic time sheet to Sara LeMond at saralemond@gmail.com.
Monday, September 28th - All students should re-submit Friday's blog assignment at the start of class today to trentanellia@perry-lake.org. Participate in the Hate Crimes Against the Homeless learning station rotation.
Homework: Finish reading and taking active reading notes (for those who are required to take them) on The Glass Castle by Friday.
Wednesday, September 30th -Finish Hate Crimes Against the Homeless learning station rotation. Participate in Town Hall Speaker series with staff members and clients of Extended Housing Services. Take notes on welfare. Use remaining class time to finish reading The Glass Castle and begin preparing for next week's exam.
Friday, October 2nd - Submit electronic time sheet using x2VOL. Begin essay analyzing the role of food in The Glass Castle, and share with Mrs. Trentanelli (trentanellia@perry-lake.org) before you leave class today.
Note: Students who volunteered at the PTA Pumpkinpalooza on Sunday should submit an electronic time sheet to Sara LeMond at saralemond@gmail.com.
Week Six
Monday, September 21st - Introduce this week's blog assignment. Take brief quiz on the causes of poverty and homelessness and The Glass Castle by clicking HERE. Begin watching God Bless the Child, and complete the accompanying Viewing Guide.
Homework: Review and revise Problem Solving Analysis Graphic Organizer on chronic homelessness by Wednesday. Complete blog prior to class on Friday, but do not share with Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli until given further instructions in class. Continue reading The Glass Castle though page 205, and complete active reading notes by Friday.
Notes: Dr. Chandice Richards will be meeting with students interested in the healthcare field today during ICE in Room 307.
Wednesday, September 23rd - Finish watching God Bless the Child, and turn in Viewing Guide once movie notes and classroom notes are complete.
Homework: Continue reading The Glass Castle though page 205, and complete active reading notes.
Note: Representatives from Mt. Vernon Nazarene will be visiting our campus during ICE in Room 205.
Thursday, September 24th - PSL volunteers needed to help 3rd grade students from Mrs. Perry's class participate in the Potato Harvest in the PHS Giving Garden. Let Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli know if you can help. Note: Andrew Vespa from Adapted Advantage will be meeting with students interested in physical fitness careers, as well as students interested in working with people that have special needs. This will occur during ICE in Room 307.
Friday, September 25th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Take reading assessment focused on 125-205 of The Glass Castle. Analyze and discuss the issues surrounding food security in The Glass Castle.
Homework: Finish food security worksheet and bring to class on Monday. Note: Representatives from Mercyhurst will be visiting our campus during ICE in Room 205. Tara Hannum from the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Tech program will meet students interest in the healthcare field today during ICE in Room 307.
Monday, September 21st - Introduce this week's blog assignment. Take brief quiz on the causes of poverty and homelessness and The Glass Castle by clicking HERE. Begin watching God Bless the Child, and complete the accompanying Viewing Guide.
Homework: Review and revise Problem Solving Analysis Graphic Organizer on chronic homelessness by Wednesday. Complete blog prior to class on Friday, but do not share with Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli until given further instructions in class. Continue reading The Glass Castle though page 205, and complete active reading notes by Friday.
Notes: Dr. Chandice Richards will be meeting with students interested in the healthcare field today during ICE in Room 307.
Wednesday, September 23rd - Finish watching God Bless the Child, and turn in Viewing Guide once movie notes and classroom notes are complete.
Homework: Continue reading The Glass Castle though page 205, and complete active reading notes.
Note: Representatives from Mt. Vernon Nazarene will be visiting our campus during ICE in Room 205.
Thursday, September 24th - PSL volunteers needed to help 3rd grade students from Mrs. Perry's class participate in the Potato Harvest in the PHS Giving Garden. Let Mr. Soeder or Mrs. Trentanelli know if you can help. Note: Andrew Vespa from Adapted Advantage will be meeting with students interested in physical fitness careers, as well as students interested in working with people that have special needs. This will occur during ICE in Room 307.
Friday, September 25th - Submit time sheets using x2VOL. Take reading assessment focused on 125-205 of The Glass Castle. Analyze and discuss the issues surrounding food security in The Glass Castle.
Homework: Finish food security worksheet and bring to class on Monday. Note: Representatives from Mercyhurst will be visiting our campus during ICE in Room 205. Tara Hannum from the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Tech program will meet students interest in the healthcare field today during ICE in Room 307.
Week Five
Monday, September 14th - Take reading check quiz on pages 3-47 of The Glass Castle. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Use remaining class time to read pages 48-80 of the text.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 48-80 of The Glass Castle.
Tuesday, September 15th - 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.
Wednesday, September 16th - Turn in Active Reading packet for The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Assembly at 2:05pm.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 81-125 of The Glass Castle.
Thursday, September 17th - 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.
Friday, September 18th - Submit time sheets for regular service hours and Fall Festival hours at the start of class today. Explore solutions to chronic homelessness (i.e. Housing First, etc). Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:05pm.
Homework: There is no new reading assignment for the weekend, however students should be prepared for a quiz on all prior reading assignments on Monday, September 21st.
PHS Assembly Schedule
Block 1 7:51-9:08
Block 2 9:12-10:30
Block 3 10:34-11:14
Block 4 11:18-11:58
Block 5 12:02-12:42
Block 6 12:46-2:05
Assembly 2:10-2:45
Monday, September 14th - Take reading check quiz on pages 3-47 of The Glass Castle. Review the elements of memoir, and analyze the childhood memories highlighted in The Glass Castle. Use remaining class time to read pages 48-80 of the text.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 48-80 of The Glass Castle.
Tuesday, September 15th - 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.
Wednesday, September 16th - Turn in Active Reading packet for The Glass Castle. Take notes on the causes of poverty and homelessness. Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Assembly at 2:05pm.
Homework: Read and complete the Active Reading packet for pages 81-125 of The Glass Castle.
Thursday, September 17th - 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.
Friday, September 18th - Submit time sheets for regular service hours and Fall Festival hours at the start of class today. Explore solutions to chronic homelessness (i.e. Housing First, etc). Please note: We are on a shortened schedule due to the Homecoming Pep Rally at 2:05pm.
Homework: There is no new reading assignment for the weekend, however students should be prepared for a quiz on all prior reading assignments on Monday, September 21st.
PHS Assembly Schedule
Block 1 7:51-9:08
Block 2 9:12-10:30
Block 3 10:34-11:14
Block 4 11:18-11:58
Block 5 12:02-12:42
Block 6 12:46-2:05
Assembly 2:10-2:45
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.
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).
SHANTYTOWN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
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).
SHANTYTOWN APPLICATIONS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 7th
Week Three
Monday, August 31st - Review "In The Service of Life" active reading notes/expectations, and revise as necessary. Review Site Selection form, and begin completing in class.
Homework: Site Selection forms, with a valid parent signature, are due at the start of class tomorrow. Active reading note revisions are due tomorrow (if necessary).
Tuesday, September 1st - Turn in Volunteer Match forms at the start of class. Participate in confidentiality discussion.
Wednesday, September 2nd - Meet with Mrs. Jonozzo (PHS Guidance Counselor), conference with students on Site Selection match, and take quiz on syllabus and confidentiality expectations.
Thursday, September 3rd - Fall Festival sign-up. Review Service Learning 101 quiz. Review evaluation forms, appropriate dress, and complete introductory email.
Friday, September 4th - Examine how "Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day" by reading a brief essay, watching a short film, and reviewing "Dear Replacement" letters.
Monday, August 31st - Review "In The Service of Life" active reading notes/expectations, and revise as necessary. Review Site Selection form, and begin completing in class.
Homework: Site Selection forms, with a valid parent signature, are due at the start of class tomorrow. Active reading note revisions are due tomorrow (if necessary).
Tuesday, September 1st - Turn in Volunteer Match forms at the start of class. Participate in confidentiality discussion.
Wednesday, September 2nd - Meet with Mrs. Jonozzo (PHS Guidance Counselor), conference with students on Site Selection match, and take quiz on syllabus and confidentiality expectations.
Thursday, September 3rd - Fall Festival sign-up. Review Service Learning 101 quiz. Review evaluation forms, appropriate dress, and complete introductory email.
Friday, September 4th - Examine how "Tomorrow Will Be a Better Day" by reading a brief essay, watching a short film, and reviewing "Dear Replacement" letters.
Week Two
Monday, August 24th - Blog 1 should be shared with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am today. Review last week's Service and Civic Disposition pre-assessments, and complete/submit Goal Worksheets. Examine the differences between helping and serving by reading Rachel Naomi Remen's essay "In the Service of Life" using active reading strategies. Note: There will be a senior meeting in the Goodwin Theater during ICE today.
Tuesday, August 25th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 2 students only).
Wednesday, August 26th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 3 students only).
Thursday, August 27th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 6 students only).
Friday, August 28th - Turn in active reading notes on the article "In the Service of Life." Participate in on-campus tour of Perry Local Schools volunteer opportunities.
Note: Students who were unable to participate in the Salvation Army field trip should complete the makeup assignments available here.
Week One
Monday, August 17th - Share stories of service and citizenship. Complete Classroom Assignment #1 and share with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli before you leave today.
Tuesday, August 18th - Review service responsibilities and expectations. Introduce Salvation Army field trip. Review blog expectations/rubric, and edit/revise/submit Blog 1 by Monday, August 24th at 8am.
Wednesday, August 19th - Complete Service pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students.
Thursday, August 20th - Complete Civic Disposition pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Collect Salvation Army field trip forms.
Friday, August 21st - No school due to Lake County Fair Day.
Students interested in participating on the Cincinnati field trip should complete this form by Friday, August 28th.
Monday, August 24th - Blog 1 should be shared with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli by 8am today. Review last week's Service and Civic Disposition pre-assessments, and complete/submit Goal Worksheets. Examine the differences between helping and serving by reading Rachel Naomi Remen's essay "In the Service of Life" using active reading strategies. Note: There will be a senior meeting in the Goodwin Theater during ICE today.
Tuesday, August 25th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 2 students only).
Wednesday, August 26th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 3 students only).
Thursday, August 27th - Participate in the Salvation Army Field Trip (Block 6 students only).
Friday, August 28th - Turn in active reading notes on the article "In the Service of Life." Participate in on-campus tour of Perry Local Schools volunteer opportunities.
Note: Students who were unable to participate in the Salvation Army field trip should complete the makeup assignments available here.
Week One
Monday, August 17th - Share stories of service and citizenship. Complete Classroom Assignment #1 and share with Mr. Soeder and Mrs. Trentanelli before you leave today.
Tuesday, August 18th - Review service responsibilities and expectations. Introduce Salvation Army field trip. Review blog expectations/rubric, and edit/revise/submit Blog 1 by Monday, August 24th at 8am.
Wednesday, August 19th - Complete Service pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students.
Thursday, August 20th - Complete Civic Disposition pre-assessment. As time permits, review portfolio reflections from past PSL students. Collect Salvation Army field trip forms.
Friday, August 21st - No school due to Lake County Fair Day.
Students interested in participating on the Cincinnati field trip should complete this form by Friday, August 28th.
