Week 15, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you DeAuszlo and ReCon for making strides! I see your efforts, let's push ourselves harder and finish strong!

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

 

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?

It was innovative, targeted the young voters and was streamed only through the internet. By changing their campaign style the Obama team with the help of many artists made the youth of America feel EMPOWERED leading to a huge voter turnout and President Obama's eventual victory. Take a look at the video, what tools did they use to make people feel EMPOWERED.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 15, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Erin, Robyn & Rechon for working and submitting assignments on Wednesday, April 27th!

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
Have you ever thought about the structure of the White House? Who inspired the design? How can a president maintain his safety in this massive house? The White House was built to serve as a historical marker and a home for the first family! As we work understanding the great work of our nation's leaders.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 15, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I have a lot of students taking advantage of the making strides! This is a great OPPORTUNITY to get your late work completed! I see Jason sending making an effort to make improvement.

LATE WORK
I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
It's PRESIDENT'S WEEK!!!!! I'm so excited! How many of you are familiar with the origins of our nation's capital? I hope once in your lifetime you take a trip to Washington DC. Our nation capital is filled with so much history! I am amazed because I learn something new every time I visit DC. As we analyze our leaders, take a moment and think of the significant impact each president made in our nation's history.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 15, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 15 assignments by Monday, May 2nd, by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I appreciate everyone working daily! Thank you to the following students who worked and submitted assignments on Monday, April 25th: Sarah, Turner, Ciara, Emily, Michaela & Dean! YOU ROCK!

LATE WORK

I wanted to inform you of the following! Late Work will be from now until Thursday, May 12th. I will open Weeks 9-18 to allow you to make-up any assignments! I will closed weeks 9-16 on Thursday, May 12th, this will mark the end of the grading period. Your report card will reflect grades 9-16 and your final exam weeks 17-18, check your grades. I'm updating on a regular basis to ensure your grade is current.

However in order to receive credit for your LATE WORK, you must complete a simple process. 

Do NOT STRESS the PROCESS! 

DIRECTIONS

1. Send an Email
2. List the Assignment and its location!

For Example:

Greetings Ms. Crosby,

 I have completed the following assignments:

• 15.1 Ranking the Presidents located in the EP section
• 15.2 Presidential Quotations located in the EP section

DID YOU KNOW?
In Week 15, we are discussing our great leaders of America! We will analyze their speeches and major administration legislation conducted during their leadership in office. Check out INTERESTING facts about our presidents!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 14, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I appreciate Robyn for taking initiative and working daily! Again, discussing your assignments with your teacher is good practice for when you enter into college. You have to fight and make strives for yourself without the assistance of your parents.

DID YOU KNOW?
In the news this week, we lost an iconic legend. Many of you may not be familiar with his music but he is most famous for classic hits such as Purple Rain, Diamonds & Pearls and so many more hits. As we remember Prince, many of his close loved ones talk about his integrity and discipline to his craft. Within hours of his death, we have learned of his ability to play several instruments and he wrote hits for big name artists. Help me celebrate his life as I dedicate this announcement to an extraordinary artist.

Photo screenshot from http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/22/entertainment/prince-death-main/index.html

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 14, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank Michaela for making tremendous improvement with completing assignments. She was the only students to log in and complete weekly assignments 

DID YOU KNOW?
In 14.1 you have to explain integrity and how does it apply to your life. Well, I had to think really hard about whom I would consider to be a person with integrity. After thinking long and hard, I came to decide Taylor Swift is one of my favorite singers! I love her hit single "Shake IT OFF!" But, what I really love about Swift is her love for those in need. She visits the sick and has a personal connection with her fans! 

Photo screenshot from http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/year-taylor-swift-singer-gave-back-fans-article-1.2061837

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 14, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I want to thank Rechon for making tremendous improvements!

DID YOU KNOW?
This week we are embracing the power of integrity! In our society we are faced with difficult obstacles that can involve standing by ourselves in order to make a stand! Integrity encompasses having a honest and diligent personality. I was impressed to view Boniface Mwangi's courageous speech about the day he had to stand alone. He was known as Softy because he was referred was being a harmless boy a person that will not make a difference. Mwangi was faced with a decision at the local public meeting, in that moment he made a decision that changed the course of his life! Take a look at Mwangi's and see how we can apply his speech to this week's lesson!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 14, Day 2

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you to my Worker-Bees (Erin, Robyn, Ciara & Michaela) for Wednesday, April 20th! Keep Working EVERYONE!

DID YOU KNOW?
In Week 14, we discussed the importance of discipline! Exercising is a great task that requires discipline! This is a very difficult task for your teacher. LOL! As I take the approach to living a more healthier lifestyle, I'm trying to change my thoughts to positive and focused on long-term goals. What are some items you have a difficult time maintaining discipline? Emily Balcetis explains the scientific reasoning of why some people are more dedicated to exercising more so than others. You may easily apply this TED Talk to similar areas of your life.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 14, Day 1

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 14 assignments by Monday, April 25th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
Thank you Rechon for making major improvements by lengthening your journal post. I see you putting in your handwork and it's paying off!

DID YOU KNOW?

Hi folks!  In week 14 you will explore the personal qualities of leadership.  A person with integrity "takes the high road."  What does it mean to take the high road and what are the benefits of doing so?  Who is someone you trust?  What is the relationship between trust and leadership?  You'll participate in a cool project called "Can you lead in a crisis."  And finally, personal discipline is taking total responsibility for your future.  You'll analyze your talents and the elationship between your talent and your work.  This is an interesting week.  So, get started!!

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 13, Day 7

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 10/11 assignments by Monday, April 4th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I see improvement among my students, thank you Rechon and Sarah for putting forth your efforts!

DID YOU KNOW?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw!

Sharpen the Saw means preserving and enhancing the greatest asset you have--you. It means having a balanced program for self-renewal in the four areas of your life: physical, social/emotional, mental, and spiritual. Here are some examples of activities:

Physical	Beneficial eating, exercising, and resting
Social/Emotional	Making social and meaningful connections with others
Mental	Learning, reading, writing, and teaching
Spiritual	Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through mediation, music, art, prayer, or service

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 13, Day 4

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 4th by 11:55PM 
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day!

SHOUT-OUTS
I see each of you striving to be best! Thank you to Robyn for continuing to reach out to me!

DID YOU KNOW?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

I LOVE Habit 4: I agree I feel we can all Win even in the worst of situations! Check out the traits of a Win-Win Habit!

Habit 4 : Win-Win!!!!

A person or organization that approaches conflicts with a win-win attitude possesses three vital character traits:

1. Integrity: sticking with your true feelings, values, and commitments
2. Maturity: expressing your ideas and feelings with courage and consideration for the ideas and feelings of others
3. Abundance Mentality: believing there is plenty for everyone

COURSE LINK:

http://moodle.ncvps.org/mod/page/view.php?id=1167898

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!

Week 13, Day 3

GREETINGS!

REMINDERS & DEADLINES  

1. Be sure you have completed Week 13 assignments by Monday, April 4th by 11:55PM
2. Review the weekly checklist to ensure that you are completing/submitting all the required assignments.
3. Don’t forget to comment on the number of posts of classmates.

Helpful Tips

• Keep Working, Keep Working: Make it a habit to submit an assignment once a day! Spring Break is approaching soon for many of us! Let's keep working!

SHOUT-OUTS
I love seeing each of you grow each week, I appreciate Robyn and Sarah for logging into the course to submit assignments! Remember, I'm willing to work with you if you put forth your best effort!!!!

DID YOU KNOW?

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Habit 3 : Put First Things First!

Habit 1 says, "You're in charge. You're the creator." Being proactive is about choice. Habit 2 is the first, or mental, creation. Beginning with the End in Mind is about vision. Habit 3 is the second creation, the physical creation. This habit is where Habits 1 and 2 come together. It happens day in and day out, moment-by-moment. It deals with many of the questions addressed in the field of time management. But that's not all it's about. Habit 3 is about life management as well--your purpose, values, roles, and priorities. What are "first things?" First things are those things you, personally, find of most worth. If you put first things first, you are organizing and managing time and events according to the personal priorities you established in Habit 2.

CONTACT me at danielle.crosby@ncpublicschools.gov if you need help or have any questions or concerns. 

You can also contact the Peer Tutoring Center on the homepage link for help when I am not available!