Chapter 2 Test, 9/13

Today in Class:

• Turn in Homework and Lecture Notes packets for Chapter 2
• HW: Monarchs 1-5 and Ch. 2.1-2.3
• Notes: Absolute Monarchy, England and France, Comic, Enlightenment Philosopher chart
• Chapter 2 Test!
• Homework: Look up two sources of information for your Mock Trial research.  Sources should be about Louis XIV (not XVI) and/or your personal character if you are a witness.  Remember that the sources should help you respond to the three charges against Louis.  See the Mock Trial assignment packet to remind you of the charges.

Odin's March!! 9/2

I was super impressed with all of your ORANGE today!! I think the sophomores this year did a wonderful job welcoming the new freshmen into the Valhalla community!  As I mentioned, Odin's March is my FaVoRiTe day of the school year!  I hope you all had a very fun, festive, and memorable day!!

Today in Class:

• Collect Monarchs 1-5
• D.O.G.G. 11 & 12
• Absolute Monarch Instruction Manual Comic
• Homework: Read Ch 2.1 (in the textbook) and complete Key Terms & AB³

Have a great weekend!!

Today's Recap, 9/1

If you were absent, please be sure to see me about receiving your bathroom passes and getting your work stamped.

Today in Class:

• D.O.G.G. 9 & 10
• Stamp Monarchs 3-4/ Late Work
• Bathroom Passes
• Lecture Notes: Age of Absolutism, continued!!
• Homework: Monarchs 5 (DUE: tomorrow)
• Turn in Monarchs 1-5 as a packet tomorrow

Tomorrow is Odin's March!!  Please remember to support your school and your Valhalla family by proudly wearing your vibrant orange and sparkling white!!

Legend of Odin

Intro to the Age of Absolutism, 8/31

Overall, good work on the Chapter 1 test!  Today we looked at how the grades on the test broke down among my three classes (Per. 2, 3, & 5).  Remember, this is only the first test!  There is still lots of room for growth.  Keep on top of your reading and your homework assignments and you will be well on your way to success on the Chapter 2 test.

Today in Class:

• Tests 
• M/U today after school (12:25pm) in 401 w/ Mr. Hutch
• See me to make-up Objective Quizzes 
• Review grade distribution for Chapter 1 Test
• Stamp HW: Monarchs 1 & 2 KT/AB3 
• Google Classroom reflection question
• Lecture Notes: Age of Absolutism
• Homework: Finish Monarch Packet Sections 3 & 4 Terms & AB³
• The packet can be found on Google Classroom or by clicking the link above

Norse CODE: VP Behavior Meetings, 8/30

Very nice job today, guys!! I was very proud of all of my classes during the Vice Principal's presentation of the behavior code in the theater.  You guys conducted yourselves like the mature, young adults that you are!!  Thanks for making me look good!

Today in Class:

• Test Makeups
• Wednesday (tomorrow) after school in 401 with Mr. Hutch
• This Wednesday is a minimum day (see schedule) 
• VP Behavior Meeting (in Theater)
• Homework: Finish Monarchs Packet Sections 1 & 2 Key Terms & AB³

Click HERE to see who my twin was today for Twin Day!

Tomorrow is "Wildlife Wednesday" so wear your favorite animal print to show some school spirit!  

Chapter 1 Test, 8/29

Congrats guys, you have completed your first chapter test!!  We will discuss results and test corrections later this week.  Make sure to talk to me ASAP if you were absent today.

Today in Class:

• Turn in Ch. 1 HW/Lecture Notes
• Review Test Rules (see below)
• Take Chapter 1 Test
• Pick up a "Monarchs" packet when you finish your test
• Homework: Begin reading Monarchs Section 1-2 (Key Terms and AB3 DUE: Wednesday!)
• Week 3 At a Glance

Test rules will apply for every test this year.  They are as follows:

Test Rules

• No bathroom passes (so go before the bell)
• HW Packets
  • Staple HW in order
  • Staple Lecture Notes separately
  • Place notes on top of HW and put in the basket
• Desks at the end of rows should be in testing position (facing forward). 
• Take out quiet work for after you have completed the test.  You may NOT go into your backpack after the test has started.
• No talking for any reason after the test has been handed out.  If you need a pencil/eraser/whatever, raise your hand and ask me.
• NO CELL PHONES.  If I even see your phone, you will earn a ZERO for the test. (I will remind you of this rule, so it will come as no surprise.)  Turn it off and put it completely away in your backpack, NOT your pocket!