Class is in full swing! Quarter 3 report cards were distributed on March 17, and Quarter 4, the last one of the school year, has begun. We are currently studying comprehension strategies related to theme, sentence and paragraph correction, and order of operations. One of students' most enjoyable recent activities has been watching and completing a film review for Akeelah and the Bee. This 2006 drama is about an 11-year-old girl, Akeelah (Real life Kee Kee Palmer) from South Los Angeles who overcomes doubting herself and competes in a national spelling bee. Through the movie, we have been studying theme. Self-belief, resiliency, and community are three common themes brought out in this movie.
We are continuing to utilize Google Classroom for access to lesson presentation, assignments, and assessments, but we are also using additional educational platforms to enhance student learning. These include: Ed Puzzle, Read Works, AAA Math, and 99 Math for a more interactive learning experience.
Also, a note to parents, although I make regular calls for positive notes, academic/behavior concerns, and IEP meetings, please don't hesitate to call if you have questions or concerns regarding your child. Communication is one of the key factors to your child's success! UHS students are given time in each class every Friday during REACH sessions to make up missing and/or incomplete assignments and tests. In our class, students receive additional time almost daily to makeup work for any of their classes, as this is incorporated into our daily schedule.
