WARNING: Summer is coming to an end.

I hope you each have enjoyed your summers. I have thoroughly enjoyed mine. I went on a mission trip to DC and got to visit my family in NY for a week and a half. I'm going to soak up as much as possible these last few days before we go back.

Remember, regardless of when you have English next year, you are responsible for turning in your summer reading project the first day of 9th grade. If you need help, the book mobile comes around this week and next. Also, the library at school is still open.

G Day

Friday is graduation day!

Remember, to let your parents know that we are going over to JM tomorrow for practice. 

Woo hoooo!

We're almost through & party Friday!

Only one more test guys! We can do it. You all have worked so hard this week on reading and math. Tomorrow is science and Friday, you will e graciously rewarded!

Get some rest tonight...

Test Tips

Tomorrow starts the dreaded week of EOGs...

There are a few things we can do to make life slightly more enjoyable on these days:

1. Eat breakfast
2. Get a decent night sleep
3. Bring a water bottle
4. Practice your math formulas.
5. Relax! It's just a test.

Be sure you are ready to focus for the tests.  I know that all of you are capable of passing and doing well.

Any movie requests for the week?

Band Whoop Whooooop!

CMS Band rocks!!

So proud of all the band students that I teach.

Summer Reading Project

We're getting down to the end of the year; only 21 more days of school!! (*insert happy dance here*)

With the end of the school year and the start of high school come some added responsibilities.  We've been going over the "blue book" that details the summer reading project required of Jordan Matthews HS freshmen this year.  I must say there are some changes to the book that we all are grateful for:

• You can request a title of your choice.  Just be sure to fill out the form on the back (in proper English!), sign it, get your parent to sign it, then give it to me and if I am okay with it Mrs. Fowler and I will sign it.
• A list of authors you can choose from.  How wonderful to know you are no longer limited to pre-selected titles!  
• Q&A section (Remember to add my email address: lindsaygarvey@chatham.k12.nc.us to the contact info. just in case.)

I know you guys can handle this.  We have been working on so many things this year that encourage higher-level thinking and deeper thinking.  You will have no problem creating awesome projects.

Remember to take your time, put forth your best effort, and above all, pace yourself.  No one wants to read an entire book and complete this project the week before going to JM.

Last Chance

Voting for my Thank a Teacher nomination closes tonight at midnight!

Encourage all of your friends, siblings, and relatives to vote for me by going on Facebook and doing the following:

1. Search Ron Clark Academy

2. Find my picture (working with a student) in the Thank a Teacher album

3. "Like" the picture and leave a comment!

Thank you so much for voting, guys!