AGENDA:
OBJECTIVE: To master the two uses of an apostrophe
1.) Collect last night's homework (journal entry)
2.) Singular and plural noun review
3.) Apostrophe rules (put this sheet in the grammar section of your binder; make sure you put it on your table of contents!)
3.) Let's practice together game (if you were absent or you want more practice, you are going to want to download and complete the two worksheets linked here.)
4.) Agenda books
HOMEWORK:
1.) Apostrophe worksheet (only do the odds)
2.) Reading materials and Post-it notes due on Monday, 9/8
Friday, September 5, 2014
The ABCs of Me - 9/5/14
I just finished up reading all of your ABCs of Me or your All About Me letter to me and I loved learning so much about each one of you. I KNOW that we're going to have a WONDERFUL year together! After reading them all, though, I was inspired to write one about me for all of you. I hope you enjoy it and learn from it as much as I enjoyed and learned from yours.
A: Auntie is one of the best titles that I hold! I love being Auntie Katie to my four year old niece, Lucy ( I call her "my munchkin" or "Luce MaGoose." I brought her to school to help me set up my classroom - she helped me with your Twitter board - and she was so upset that all of you guys weren't there. She can't wait to meet my students), my two year old nephew Jimmy (aka "Jimmy-Jam") and my two and a half month old nephew Frankie (I'm still working on a nickname for him. Everyone calls him "Frankster," but one day I called him "Frankfort" and now it just keeps slipping out. I have to stop that though because who really wants to have a nickname synonymous with a hotdog?!?). They are the light of my life and I love spending time with them. They are the BEST!
B: Backs. I will always have each and every one of your backs. Sometimes you might get mad at me for pushing you so hard. Sometimes you might think I'm picking on you or that I don't like you. I can ensure you that's not the case. But I will not allow you to settle for anything less than your best, and when you think you've achieved your best, I will push you to be better than your best!
C: I met some of my best friends at Lesley College, which is now Lesley University, and I cherish those relationships more than anyone knows. My friends mean the world to me, and they all have taught me so much about myself, love, loyalty, and what it means to be a true friend. I was so blessed to have them all there at my wedding - either as one of my bridesmaids, singing as I walked down the aisle or reading one of the poems Dan and I selected to be shared.
D: I know that this is kind of pathetic, but Dance Moms is my Tuesday night obsession. I love watching all of the dancing (I was a competitive dancer from 8-14) and sometimes fast forward through the drama. I also watch it to remind myself that I never want my students to be afraid of me like Abby Lee Miller's are of her. Afraid to disappoint me, yes, but not afraid of me as a person.
E: I set my expectations high for myself. If you don't have high expectations and goals, then how do you know what you're fully capable of? I may get frustrated with myself when I'm struggling, but I use that feeling to propel myself even more. I will NEVER let anyone tell me I can't do something or I'm bad at something. I am so stubborn when it comes to this!
F: Fantasy Football is what my fall is all about! Funny story about that is that up until three years ago, I couldn't stand Sundays in the fall. I would purposely go shopping during the Patriots game because the grocery stores were always almost empty at that time. Then, when I met my husband, a bunch of his friends' girlfriends and wives were going to do a fantasy football league so they had a reason to watch football with their boyfriends/husbands (who are all in a league together). I joined and this new football loving monster was born! I have come in third the past two years and am striving for a first place finish this year (although I'm not off to a good start with Aaron Rodgers and Eddie Lacy getting schooled last night!).
G: Although I can hold my own in sports, I am a true girly girl at heart! I love shopping for new necklaces and clothes, especially dresses (I can't wait for Mrs. Myers to come back to school so I have my accessory and clothing buddy back!). Days where I can go get my hair did and get a pedicure make me the happiest. I love occasions that require getting really dressed up and fancier makeup. It all just makes me so happy!
H: Although I LOVE being an ELA teacher, a secret of mine is that I would also love to teach history, which was my favorite subject all throughout school. I love visiting historical sites and thinking about all the people that had lived during that time and that had stood there. I find history, and more important the people in it, absolutely FASCINATING!
I: I have been very blessed to be a part of such an amazing family headed up by the best mom (you will hear me talk about "Susan" in class and that's her). She is the most selfless woman I know. I have learned so much from her about how to be a good, loving person. She's my hero, my rock, and my best friend. I wish I was nicer to her when I was your age!
J: Jumping is something you won't catch me doing. I had knee surgery last year and since then my knees have never felt fully right. I teach a bunch of classes at Global Fitness Center, but I'm having to give some up because I can't handle all the plyometrics anymore with my knees the way they are. I'm really bummed because I liked teaching those two classes, but I'm trying to stay positive. At least I can still teach kickboxing and a dance class there :).
K: Kauai and Maui were where I went on my honeymoon. We spent a week on each island, and I can hands-down say that Kauai was my absolute favorite. I will definitely be going back there as soon as I can!
L: I am a lifelong learner. I absolutely love to learn new things and explore new interests. Right now I'm back in school to try to get another degree and I'm loving the fact that I get to take a Shakespeare class this fall. He is one of my favorite writers of all time and I can't wait to see what new aspects of his life and work I can learn from this new teacher. I also learned how to crochet a few weekends ago and I am enthralled in making a baby blanket for my friend who is having a baby boy in August. I hope she likes it!
M: Mrs. Leahy is my new name because I got married this past June. After being Ms. Ferreira for 11 school years, I'm having an awkward time getting used to my new name. But my husband Dan is great and I couldn't be more happy to take his name, so I guess I'll work hard to get used to it. You guys think you can help me out with that?
N: Although I'm always excited to start a new school year, I'm always nervous meeting my new crew of Language All-Stars. I worry about all the same things I think you guys do when you start school but with a little adult spin on it. "Will they like me?" "Will people listen?" "I hope I don't do anything embarrassing!"
O: Besides being able to have the greatest job on the planet and work with some awesome kids , one of the best parts about coming to work every day is that I work with the BEST people. They are all gifted teachers that take their jobs seriously and I have learned so much from them. But more importantly, they are my friends and we have a blast working together. There's always plenty of laughs in the 8th grade hallway between all of the 8th grade teachers. I hope you guys are ready to have a fun year!
P: There are plenty of sports that I have enjoyed playing over the years, but none of them has ever been in the winter. I am NOT a cold lover and have never enjoyed skiing, skating, sledding or shoveling. I always hated putting on all of my snow gear just to turn around and beg my mom to let me go back inside and have hot chocolate, which is the only thing I enjoy about winter (well, that and Ugg boots).
Q: I am totally the queen of my own world. My nana nicknamed me the Queen when I was born and I have totally lived up to that title. I sometimes think it would be cool to have lived in Elizabethan England and been royalty. Wearing those dresses alone would be awesome!
R: As one of my bridal shower gifts, we received a quilt that has now become my savior on nights where Dan and I are watching violent shows like Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, The Following and The Walking Dead (I only watch that one because it's Dan's favorite and he won't miss an episode). I end up ducking my head under it more than I watch the shows because I can't handle all of the killing, blood and gore.
S: So You Think You Can Dance is one of my favorite shows ever! I have loved watching every season and think that Travis Wall is utterly fantastic. His choreography is breathtaking. I have been not-so-subtly hinting at Dan that I would love to go and see this season's tour when they go to Foxwoods in CT this November. I'll let you know if I'm successful in this endeavor.
T: I enjoy traveling very much. I've been to almost all of the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, Colorado, California (particularly San Fransisco, which I would move to in a heartbeat if I could convince Dan to come with me) and pretty much every state along the eastern seaboard. I love pinning things on Pinterest (another obsession of mine!) about the places I dream to go to. My top five list currently is: Greece, South Africa, Italy, All of northern Europe and Alaska, but these are all always changing.
U: Unraveling is what I do when I finally get home at night. I say unraveling instead of unwinding because it's a messy process. I literally open the door, dump my teacher bag, my lunch bag and my gym bag on the floor, take my shoes off as I'm walking around bouncing from here to there until I finally flop on the couch with my feet up to zone out to mindless TV. I'm always misplacing things because they're everywhere. It takes forever in the morning to find everything, but when I come home, I need 30 minutes to zone out to some ridiculous show and not think.
V: I tend to be very happy, kind, energetic, empathetic, opinionated, optimistic, persistent, excitable, stubborn, outgoing and loud person, and I have come to cherish all aspects of my personality. They may not be always be qualities that are desirable (especially when I'm having a bad day), but they make me who I am, and I think it's a pretty beautiful person to be!
W: Words are something that fascinate me! I love learning new words and using them. I think that's one of the reasons I love to read so much. I have a list of a few words that are my favorite words (one is juxtaposition) and a list of words that I detest (which I won't share for obvious reasons). I hope that throughout the year, you can share in (or at least appreciate) this love of mine!
X: I am eXtremely competitive! I hate to lose and I have worked very hard to try to keep my disappointing feelings in when I lose. The thing that is worse than losing is being a sore loser.
Y: I can't wait to see how you will continue to entertain me on a daily basis. My students are the reason I get up in the morning. You inspire me to be a better teacher and a better person. I cherish my relationships with my students tremendously and I know that we're going to have a great year together!
Z: Zero risks taken means zero rewards gotten. Life's too short to live with regret or to be scared. I've learned to look fear in the face and keep moving. Even when it knocks me down, I get up (maybe not always right away) and try again. "It's okay not to know, but it's NOT OKAY not to try!"
A: Auntie is one of the best titles that I hold! I love being Auntie Katie to my four year old niece, Lucy ( I call her "my munchkin" or "Luce MaGoose." I brought her to school to help me set up my classroom - she helped me with your Twitter board - and she was so upset that all of you guys weren't there. She can't wait to meet my students), my two year old nephew Jimmy (aka "Jimmy-Jam") and my two and a half month old nephew Frankie (I'm still working on a nickname for him. Everyone calls him "Frankster," but one day I called him "Frankfort" and now it just keeps slipping out. I have to stop that though because who really wants to have a nickname synonymous with a hotdog?!?). They are the light of my life and I love spending time with them. They are the BEST!
B: Backs. I will always have each and every one of your backs. Sometimes you might get mad at me for pushing you so hard. Sometimes you might think I'm picking on you or that I don't like you. I can ensure you that's not the case. But I will not allow you to settle for anything less than your best, and when you think you've achieved your best, I will push you to be better than your best!
C: I met some of my best friends at Lesley College, which is now Lesley University, and I cherish those relationships more than anyone knows. My friends mean the world to me, and they all have taught me so much about myself, love, loyalty, and what it means to be a true friend. I was so blessed to have them all there at my wedding - either as one of my bridesmaids, singing as I walked down the aisle or reading one of the poems Dan and I selected to be shared.
D: I know that this is kind of pathetic, but Dance Moms is my Tuesday night obsession. I love watching all of the dancing (I was a competitive dancer from 8-14) and sometimes fast forward through the drama. I also watch it to remind myself that I never want my students to be afraid of me like Abby Lee Miller's are of her. Afraid to disappoint me, yes, but not afraid of me as a person.
E: I set my expectations high for myself. If you don't have high expectations and goals, then how do you know what you're fully capable of? I may get frustrated with myself when I'm struggling, but I use that feeling to propel myself even more. I will NEVER let anyone tell me I can't do something or I'm bad at something. I am so stubborn when it comes to this!
F: Fantasy Football is what my fall is all about! Funny story about that is that up until three years ago, I couldn't stand Sundays in the fall. I would purposely go shopping during the Patriots game because the grocery stores were always almost empty at that time. Then, when I met my husband, a bunch of his friends' girlfriends and wives were going to do a fantasy football league so they had a reason to watch football with their boyfriends/husbands (who are all in a league together). I joined and this new football loving monster was born! I have come in third the past two years and am striving for a first place finish this year (although I'm not off to a good start with Aaron Rodgers and Eddie Lacy getting schooled last night!).
G: Although I can hold my own in sports, I am a true girly girl at heart! I love shopping for new necklaces and clothes, especially dresses (I can't wait for Mrs. Myers to come back to school so I have my accessory and clothing buddy back!). Days where I can go get my hair did and get a pedicure make me the happiest. I love occasions that require getting really dressed up and fancier makeup. It all just makes me so happy!
H: Although I LOVE being an ELA teacher, a secret of mine is that I would also love to teach history, which was my favorite subject all throughout school. I love visiting historical sites and thinking about all the people that had lived during that time and that had stood there. I find history, and more important the people in it, absolutely FASCINATING!
I: I have been very blessed to be a part of such an amazing family headed up by the best mom (you will hear me talk about "Susan" in class and that's her). She is the most selfless woman I know. I have learned so much from her about how to be a good, loving person. She's my hero, my rock, and my best friend. I wish I was nicer to her when I was your age!
J: Jumping is something you won't catch me doing. I had knee surgery last year and since then my knees have never felt fully right. I teach a bunch of classes at Global Fitness Center, but I'm having to give some up because I can't handle all the plyometrics anymore with my knees the way they are. I'm really bummed because I liked teaching those two classes, but I'm trying to stay positive. At least I can still teach kickboxing and a dance class there :).
K: Kauai and Maui were where I went on my honeymoon. We spent a week on each island, and I can hands-down say that Kauai was my absolute favorite. I will definitely be going back there as soon as I can!
L: I am a lifelong learner. I absolutely love to learn new things and explore new interests. Right now I'm back in school to try to get another degree and I'm loving the fact that I get to take a Shakespeare class this fall. He is one of my favorite writers of all time and I can't wait to see what new aspects of his life and work I can learn from this new teacher. I also learned how to crochet a few weekends ago and I am enthralled in making a baby blanket for my friend who is having a baby boy in August. I hope she likes it!
M: Mrs. Leahy is my new name because I got married this past June. After being Ms. Ferreira for 11 school years, I'm having an awkward time getting used to my new name. But my husband Dan is great and I couldn't be more happy to take his name, so I guess I'll work hard to get used to it. You guys think you can help me out with that?
N: Although I'm always excited to start a new school year, I'm always nervous meeting my new crew of Language All-Stars. I worry about all the same things I think you guys do when you start school but with a little adult spin on it. "Will they like me?" "Will people listen?" "I hope I don't do anything embarrassing!"
O: Besides being able to have the greatest job on the planet and work with some awesome kids , one of the best parts about coming to work every day is that I work with the BEST people. They are all gifted teachers that take their jobs seriously and I have learned so much from them. But more importantly, they are my friends and we have a blast working together. There's always plenty of laughs in the 8th grade hallway between all of the 8th grade teachers. I hope you guys are ready to have a fun year!
P: There are plenty of sports that I have enjoyed playing over the years, but none of them has ever been in the winter. I am NOT a cold lover and have never enjoyed skiing, skating, sledding or shoveling. I always hated putting on all of my snow gear just to turn around and beg my mom to let me go back inside and have hot chocolate, which is the only thing I enjoy about winter (well, that and Ugg boots).
Q: I am totally the queen of my own world. My nana nicknamed me the Queen when I was born and I have totally lived up to that title. I sometimes think it would be cool to have lived in Elizabethan England and been royalty. Wearing those dresses alone would be awesome!
R: As one of my bridal shower gifts, we received a quilt that has now become my savior on nights where Dan and I are watching violent shows like Game of Thrones, Criminal Minds, The Following and The Walking Dead (I only watch that one because it's Dan's favorite and he won't miss an episode). I end up ducking my head under it more than I watch the shows because I can't handle all of the killing, blood and gore.
S: So You Think You Can Dance is one of my favorite shows ever! I have loved watching every season and think that Travis Wall is utterly fantastic. His choreography is breathtaking. I have been not-so-subtly hinting at Dan that I would love to go and see this season's tour when they go to Foxwoods in CT this November. I'll let you know if I'm successful in this endeavor.
T: I enjoy traveling very much. I've been to almost all of the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Hawaii, Bermuda, Canada, Colorado, California (particularly San Fransisco, which I would move to in a heartbeat if I could convince Dan to come with me) and pretty much every state along the eastern seaboard. I love pinning things on Pinterest (another obsession of mine!) about the places I dream to go to. My top five list currently is: Greece, South Africa, Italy, All of northern Europe and Alaska, but these are all always changing.
U: Unraveling is what I do when I finally get home at night. I say unraveling instead of unwinding because it's a messy process. I literally open the door, dump my teacher bag, my lunch bag and my gym bag on the floor, take my shoes off as I'm walking around bouncing from here to there until I finally flop on the couch with my feet up to zone out to mindless TV. I'm always misplacing things because they're everywhere. It takes forever in the morning to find everything, but when I come home, I need 30 minutes to zone out to some ridiculous show and not think.
V: I tend to be very happy, kind, energetic, empathetic, opinionated, optimistic, persistent, excitable, stubborn, outgoing and loud person, and I have come to cherish all aspects of my personality. They may not be always be qualities that are desirable (especially when I'm having a bad day), but they make me who I am, and I think it's a pretty beautiful person to be!
W: Words are something that fascinate me! I love learning new words and using them. I think that's one of the reasons I love to read so much. I have a list of a few words that are my favorite words (one is juxtaposition) and a list of words that I detest (which I won't share for obvious reasons). I hope that throughout the year, you can share in (or at least appreciate) this love of mine!
X: I am eXtremely competitive! I hate to lose and I have worked very hard to try to keep my disappointing feelings in when I lose. The thing that is worse than losing is being a sore loser.
Y: I can't wait to see how you will continue to entertain me on a daily basis. My students are the reason I get up in the morning. You inspire me to be a better teacher and a better person. I cherish my relationships with my students tremendously and I know that we're going to have a great year together!
Z: Zero risks taken means zero rewards gotten. Life's too short to live with regret or to be scared. I've learned to look fear in the face and keep moving. Even when it knocks me down, I get up (maybe not always right away) and try again. "It's okay not to know, but it's NOT OKAY not to try!"
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Today's Anchor Charts 09/04/14
In case you didn't have time to finish adding to your own charts or you were absent, here are the two charts that we're hanging up today!
Today's Class and Tonight's Homework - 09/04/14
AGENDA:
1.) Warm-Up: Look at the anchor charts that I made based on the information I got from you in our activity yesterday. Anything need to be added to your chart? Please do so! (I will post pictures of the two charts later on today)
2.) Show Me What You Know (review game of concepts learned in the 7th grade)
3.) Agenda Books
HOMEWORK:
1.) 1 page journal entry. You can either choose to write me a letter telling me all about yourself OR you can choose a more creative route and do an "ABC's of Me" entry. In this entry, you will put each letter of the alphabet down the side of the paper and tell me something about yourself for each letter. This needs to be 8th grade quality, though, so writing "A is for athletic" doesn't cut it. "A is for athletic, but my favorite sports to play are hockey and softball" is much better and much more descriptive. I can't wait to read them!
2.) Reading material and Post-it notes due on Monday, 9/8
1.) Warm-Up: Look at the anchor charts that I made based on the information I got from you in our activity yesterday. Anything need to be added to your chart? Please do so! (I will post pictures of the two charts later on today)
2.) Show Me What You Know (review game of concepts learned in the 7th grade)
3.) Agenda Books
HOMEWORK:
1.) 1 page journal entry. You can either choose to write me a letter telling me all about yourself OR you can choose a more creative route and do an "ABC's of Me" entry. In this entry, you will put each letter of the alphabet down the side of the paper and tell me something about yourself for each letter. This needs to be 8th grade quality, though, so writing "A is for athletic" doesn't cut it. "A is for athletic, but my favorite sports to play are hockey and softball" is much better and much more descriptive. I can't wait to read them!
2.) Reading material and Post-it notes due on Monday, 9/8
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Today's Class and Tonight's Homework - 09/03/14
AGENDA:
We moved seats today
1.) Warm-up: In your writing section of your binder, make a three column chart. Label the first column Great Writing, the second column Good Writing and the third column Ugly Writing.
2.) Read and analyze each of these writing samples. Make notes on each one about what qualities are great, good and/or ugly.
3.) Let's Chart and Chat
4.) Tweet @mrsleahy
5.) Agenda Books
HOMEWORK:
1.) On the first page of your journal, make a list of ideas/topics that you can use to write about on journal Mondays.
2.) Reading material and Post-it notes due Monday, September 8th.
We moved seats today
1.) Warm-up: In your writing section of your binder, make a three column chart. Label the first column Great Writing, the second column Good Writing and the third column Ugly Writing.
2.) Read and analyze each of these writing samples. Make notes on each one about what qualities are great, good and/or ugly.
3.) Let's Chart and Chat
4.) Tweet @mrsleahy
5.) Agenda Books
HOMEWORK:
1.) On the first page of your journal, make a list of ideas/topics that you can use to write about on journal Mondays.
2.) Reading material and Post-it notes due Monday, September 8th.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Today's Class and Tonight's Homework - 09/02/14
AGENDA
OBJECTIVE: To create a reading goal for trimester one and to work on symbolism
1.) @mrsleahy responds - let's talk about my blog!
2.) Reading goal and reading throughout the school year
3.) Time to work on/finish up symbol of me projects
4.) Agenda books
HOMEWORK
1.) Completed Symbol of Me projects due tomorrow
2.) Reading material of your choice must be brought to school by 9/8
3.) Post-it notes must be brought to school by 9/8.
OBJECTIVE: To create a reading goal for trimester one and to work on symbolism
1.) @mrsleahy responds - let's talk about my blog!
2.) Reading goal and reading throughout the school year
3.) Time to work on/finish up symbol of me projects
4.) Agenda books
HOMEWORK
1.) Completed Symbol of Me projects due tomorrow
2.) Reading material of your choice must be brought to school by 9/8
3.) Post-it notes must be brought to school by 9/8.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
#endoffirstweek Tweet Responses! 8/28/14
Your tweets on our Twitter board matter to me, so I will be trying to respond to them each time we use this tool. That being said, here are all of my responses to all of your tweets from today's class!!!!
PERIOD ONE RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@jimmya: We're planning to have a great year too! #lookinghopeful
@hawab: I'm glad you thought it was exciting; I felt like I got swallowed up by a tornado! #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@mattb: We will write some fictional pieces, but not a huge amount. I think you should use some of your journal Mondays for that! #buddingauthor
@stephb: I'm so happy you're excited to write! I'm excited to take you to the next level! #mykindofgirl
@amandab: Don't be nervous about forgetting things! We all forget sometimes! We'll help you not make a habit of it though. #wehaveyourback
@kaleighc: Yes, I will assign seats, but I move kids around so frequently that you'll get a chance to sit with almost everyone in the class at least once. #icannothavekidsinthesameplacefortoolong
@davidf: DON'T BE WORRIED ABOUT MCAS! Testing is just part of school. It's a couple of days out of the entire school year. Let's focus on all the other ones. #shakeitoffbud
@terrynfm: I think we're going to have a great year together with all the amazing literature we get to read and the writing we get to do #mykindofgirl
@keenanh: I think we're going to have a great year too! #lookinghopeful
@melissah: I can't wait to develop new projects and see what my students bring to the table, so they're going to great! #getyourcreativeon
@sandrah: I did too, even though it was a whirlwind and I thought I sounded like a crazy person! #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@daltonl: I'm so glad you didn't think 8th grade was as hard as you thought it would be, but I have a feeling the challenge will begin next week #bringiton
@brianm: We are too! DC is one of the best weeks of the 8th grade year. #makingmemories
@elizan: Don't worry about the tests and the homework. We'll make sure your amply prepared for everything. #youvegotitinthebag
@kylen: The first week is always a bit boring because it's just the teachers yapping on and on. Next week will be much more active, I promise! #goodtimesahead
@andrewp: I'm so glad your fears didn't come true! #Afortheday
@sethq: We're going to be doing a ton of writing this year - open responses, essays, research papers, poetry, journaling every Monday at least and maybe even some fictional stories #getyourpencilsready
@laurens: Don't worry about more homework! It's a part of school and we'll make sure it doesn't get too overwhelming #letmeknowifyouneedhelpmanagingit
@hannahs: Yay! We think all of our students are great too! #winning
@brennat: I'm pumped your first week was great! We're going to be reading a few different books (I haven't picked them all yet), some short stories, poetry, folklore and even a play or two! #readingsmyfavorite
PERIOD THREE RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@hayleya: We will be jumping into a unit on short stories and focusing on discussions and responding/analyzing literature. #notasboringasitsounds #actuallyreallyentertaining
@tylerb: Is your new word "apathetic"? So many new words will be learned this year! #youaintseennothingyet
@peterc: We enjoyed meeting all of you! #greatyearahead
@jessd: I'm so glad you had such a great first week of 8th grade! We loved meeting our students too! #justgettingstarted
@tylerh: Thanks! Our students are awesome too! #cantwaittoreallygetstarted
@maddieh: I'm glad you had a good week! #smileyface
@patrickh: I wish it was still summer too; good thing we have this nice long weekend #therealworkstartsinseptemberthough
@samm: I think the pace was nice too. Throughout the year, if things are going too quick or too slow for you, let me know #wereinthistogether
@jenm: We really liked all of our students too! Especially ones with keen fashion sense lol #8thgradefashionista
@khangn: I wouldn't say it's going to get hard, but it will definitely get challenging. If you're feeling overwhelmed, talk to us and we'll help you out. #wevegotyourback
@nickn: I'm glad you had a good week! #smileyface #welcomebacktotms
@mattp: I think that's going to be a theme this year (confusing, but fun). When things get murky, talk to us. We're here to help! #iliveinastateofconfusion
@alexq: I'm glad you had a good first week of school #smileyface
@lindsayr: We liked meeting you too! This year is going to be the best! #justgettingstarted
@lizzies: First weeks are always chaotic, no matter how old you are. I felt like I got swallowed up by a tornado on Tuesday, but each day got better. #wereinthistogether #chaosorcreativity?
@emmas: I've been exhausted this week too! Hopefully next week will be better. #restupthisweekend #thefunisjuststarting
@reinas: Yay for having a good first week of school! #smileyface
@eliasz: If 8th grade has been great for you, just wait until you see what's coming #justgettingstarted
PERIOD FOUR RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@keishacb: We loved meeting all of you too! Thanks for having such a positive attitude this week #readingsmyfavoritetoo #happylady
@derekd: I'm glad your week went well. Enjoy the break from homework so that you can pour all your energy into the nights that you do have it #stockuponitnow #probablywontlastlong
@markg: I'll have to let @mseringis know that you enjoyed that activity! There's a lot of moving around in all of your classes this year, so I'm sure you'll like that! #foundyournitch
@johng: I'm so happy you like 8th grade! There will be plenty of time for you to be with my friends throughout the school year, I promise! #8thgraderocks #thanksforkeepingmyerasersafetoday
@taylorh: I'm glad you're looking forward to all of your classes this year. I know that every teacher does some really cool activities and you'll be learning A TON of cool stuff! #ilovelearningnewthingstoo #mykindofgirl
@brendanh: I'm glad you thought we were funny since we crack each other up all of the time! #timestolaughtimestowork
@roberth: I'm so exhausted after this week, that I'm ready for some time away too! I'm going camping with my friends #whatareyoudoing? #makeitfun!
@miken: I'm so happy you're liking all of your classes! They're all great in their own way! #lotstolearn #funtobehad
@seanp: Next week will be fun, it's just a different kind of fun, and you're totally right about the homework coming! #workhardplayhard
@brooklyns: I'm so happy you loved this week! All the prep work you did in all of your classes will get you ready for a crazy-fun year ahead! #buckleup
@zacks: You deserve a fun, sun-filled weekend after being so focused all week! #fourdayweekendsrock #dosomethingfun!
@nickt: We're glad you enjoyed all of us; we enjoyed meeting all of you too! #ourstudentsrock #lookinghopefulthisyear
@marissaw: Thanks! We think our students are pretty great too! #8thgradersrock
PERIOD SIX RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@saraa: So are we, Sara! #ourstudentsrocktoo #lookinghopefulthisyear
@chrisa: I don't know the exact dates, but we go to DC the week before April School Vacation. #bestweekever!
@ryanb: We're so pumped to have last lunch, too. In the past, 8th grade has always had first lunch and @mrsgauvin referred to it as "brunch" because it was too early! #8thgradeissues
@marinc: I'm so glad you liked the locker times switch too! I think it's so much better #wayeasier #nobrokenbacks
@laurend: I'm sure @msmoss will be pleased to know how excited you are to learn Spanish! #excellente!
@caseyd: YES!!!! Your excitement to do more writing makes me so happy! #mykindofgirl #weregoingtogetalongfine
@shyaf: We're looking forward to a great school year, too! #gigglesinela #8thgraderocks!
@ianf: @mrdeshler will be pumped to know you're looking forward to social studies! #bringingthepastolife
@jacobh: This year will be so fun, I know it! #workhardtoplayhard
@annabelleh: I'm so glad you're not nervous anymore after this week! This year's going to be great! #shapingupwell
@michaelk: Sweet! I heart reading too! #imabooknerd #mykindofkid
@jonathanl: I'm looking forward to really diving in to teaching next week, so I'm so excited you're pumped to learn new things! #learningisthebest
@kaleighl: Yay! I'm glad you had a good first week! #smileyface
@kellyl: We're so happy you joined our TMS community! #welcome
@abbym: We're here to help you with your time management, so no worries about finishing things on time, my friend! #wevegotyourback
@rachelm: I'm pumped you had a good first week! #smileyface #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@brandonm: I CAN'T WAIT FOR DC EITHER!!! #bestfieldtripever
@tylern: @mrsgauvin was THRILLED when I told her you can't wait to do labs. She's got some crazy ones up her sleeve, too! #justwait
@ryanp: Yay! We'll be reading quite a bit this year, but I'm not giving anything away...#staygold
@anthonyr: GREAT! I'm excited to work with you this year and see where your writing will take you! #getyourpencilsready #mykindofkid
@chrisr: I'm so happy you're liking this year so far! I think we're going to have a lot of fun together, too! #8thgraderocks
@zachs: I'm glad you had fun this week! I did too! Homework will be starting next week, my friend #workhardplayhard
@kylew: No need to nervous! We're here for you! #wevegotyourback
PERIOD ONE RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@jimmya: We're planning to have a great year too! #lookinghopeful
@hawab: I'm glad you thought it was exciting; I felt like I got swallowed up by a tornado! #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@mattb: We will write some fictional pieces, but not a huge amount. I think you should use some of your journal Mondays for that! #buddingauthor
@stephb: I'm so happy you're excited to write! I'm excited to take you to the next level! #mykindofgirl
@amandab: Don't be nervous about forgetting things! We all forget sometimes! We'll help you not make a habit of it though. #wehaveyourback
@kaleighc: Yes, I will assign seats, but I move kids around so frequently that you'll get a chance to sit with almost everyone in the class at least once. #icannothavekidsinthesameplacefortoolong
@davidf: DON'T BE WORRIED ABOUT MCAS! Testing is just part of school. It's a couple of days out of the entire school year. Let's focus on all the other ones. #shakeitoffbud
@terrynfm: I think we're going to have a great year together with all the amazing literature we get to read and the writing we get to do #mykindofgirl
@keenanh: I think we're going to have a great year too! #lookinghopeful
@melissah: I can't wait to develop new projects and see what my students bring to the table, so they're going to great! #getyourcreativeon
@sandrah: I did too, even though it was a whirlwind and I thought I sounded like a crazy person! #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@daltonl: I'm so glad you didn't think 8th grade was as hard as you thought it would be, but I have a feeling the challenge will begin next week #bringiton
@brianm: We are too! DC is one of the best weeks of the 8th grade year. #makingmemories
@elizan: Don't worry about the tests and the homework. We'll make sure your amply prepared for everything. #youvegotitinthebag
@kylen: The first week is always a bit boring because it's just the teachers yapping on and on. Next week will be much more active, I promise! #goodtimesahead
@andrewp: I'm so glad your fears didn't come true! #Afortheday
@sethq: We're going to be doing a ton of writing this year - open responses, essays, research papers, poetry, journaling every Monday at least and maybe even some fictional stories #getyourpencilsready
@laurens: Don't worry about more homework! It's a part of school and we'll make sure it doesn't get too overwhelming #letmeknowifyouneedhelpmanagingit
@hannahs: Yay! We think all of our students are great too! #winning
@brennat: I'm pumped your first week was great! We're going to be reading a few different books (I haven't picked them all yet), some short stories, poetry, folklore and even a play or two! #readingsmyfavorite
PERIOD THREE RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@hayleya: We will be jumping into a unit on short stories and focusing on discussions and responding/analyzing literature. #notasboringasitsounds #actuallyreallyentertaining
@tylerb: Is your new word "apathetic"? So many new words will be learned this year! #youaintseennothingyet
@peterc: We enjoyed meeting all of you! #greatyearahead
@jessd: I'm so glad you had such a great first week of 8th grade! We loved meeting our students too! #justgettingstarted
@tylerh: Thanks! Our students are awesome too! #cantwaittoreallygetstarted
@maddieh: I'm glad you had a good week! #smileyface
@patrickh: I wish it was still summer too; good thing we have this nice long weekend #therealworkstartsinseptemberthough
@samm: I think the pace was nice too. Throughout the year, if things are going too quick or too slow for you, let me know #wereinthistogether
@jenm: We really liked all of our students too! Especially ones with keen fashion sense lol #8thgradefashionista
@khangn: I wouldn't say it's going to get hard, but it will definitely get challenging. If you're feeling overwhelmed, talk to us and we'll help you out. #wevegotyourback
@nickn: I'm glad you had a good week! #smileyface #welcomebacktotms
@mattp: I think that's going to be a theme this year (confusing, but fun). When things get murky, talk to us. We're here to help! #iliveinastateofconfusion
@alexq: I'm glad you had a good first week of school #smileyface
@lindsayr: We liked meeting you too! This year is going to be the best! #justgettingstarted
@lizzies: First weeks are always chaotic, no matter how old you are. I felt like I got swallowed up by a tornado on Tuesday, but each day got better. #wereinthistogether #chaosorcreativity?
@emmas: I've been exhausted this week too! Hopefully next week will be better. #restupthisweekend #thefunisjuststarting
@reinas: Yay for having a good first week of school! #smileyface
@eliasz: If 8th grade has been great for you, just wait until you see what's coming #justgettingstarted
PERIOD FOUR RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@keishacb: We loved meeting all of you too! Thanks for having such a positive attitude this week #readingsmyfavoritetoo #happylady
@derekd: I'm glad your week went well. Enjoy the break from homework so that you can pour all your energy into the nights that you do have it #stockuponitnow #probablywontlastlong
@markg: I'll have to let @mseringis know that you enjoyed that activity! There's a lot of moving around in all of your classes this year, so I'm sure you'll like that! #foundyournitch
@johng: I'm so happy you like 8th grade! There will be plenty of time for you to be with my friends throughout the school year, I promise! #8thgraderocks #thanksforkeepingmyerasersafetoday
@taylorh: I'm glad you're looking forward to all of your classes this year. I know that every teacher does some really cool activities and you'll be learning A TON of cool stuff! #ilovelearningnewthingstoo #mykindofgirl
@brendanh: I'm glad you thought we were funny since we crack each other up all of the time! #timestolaughtimestowork
@roberth: I'm so exhausted after this week, that I'm ready for some time away too! I'm going camping with my friends #whatareyoudoing? #makeitfun!
@miken: I'm so happy you're liking all of your classes! They're all great in their own way! #lotstolearn #funtobehad
@seanp: Next week will be fun, it's just a different kind of fun, and you're totally right about the homework coming! #workhardplayhard
@brooklyns: I'm so happy you loved this week! All the prep work you did in all of your classes will get you ready for a crazy-fun year ahead! #buckleup
@zacks: You deserve a fun, sun-filled weekend after being so focused all week! #fourdayweekendsrock #dosomethingfun!
@nickt: We're glad you enjoyed all of us; we enjoyed meeting all of you too! #ourstudentsrock #lookinghopefulthisyear
@marissaw: Thanks! We think our students are pretty great too! #8thgradersrock
PERIOD SIX RESPONSES FROM @mrsleahy:
@saraa: So are we, Sara! #ourstudentsrocktoo #lookinghopefulthisyear
@chrisa: I don't know the exact dates, but we go to DC the week before April School Vacation. #bestweekever!
@ryanb: We're so pumped to have last lunch, too. In the past, 8th grade has always had first lunch and @mrsgauvin referred to it as "brunch" because it was too early! #8thgradeissues
@marinc: I'm so glad you liked the locker times switch too! I think it's so much better #wayeasier #nobrokenbacks
@laurend: I'm sure @msmoss will be pleased to know how excited you are to learn Spanish! #excellente!
@caseyd: YES!!!! Your excitement to do more writing makes me so happy! #mykindofgirl #weregoingtogetalongfine
@shyaf: We're looking forward to a great school year, too! #gigglesinela #8thgraderocks!
@ianf: @mrdeshler will be pumped to know you're looking forward to social studies! #bringingthepastolife
@jacobh: This year will be so fun, I know it! #workhardtoplayhard
@annabelleh: I'm so glad you're not nervous anymore after this week! This year's going to be great! #shapingupwell
@michaelk: Sweet! I heart reading too! #imabooknerd #mykindofkid
@jonathanl: I'm looking forward to really diving in to teaching next week, so I'm so excited you're pumped to learn new things! #learningisthebest
@kaleighl: Yay! I'm glad you had a good first week! #smileyface
@kellyl: We're so happy you joined our TMS community! #welcome
@abbym: We're here to help you with your time management, so no worries about finishing things on time, my friend! #wevegotyourback
@rachelm: I'm pumped you had a good first week! #smileyface #nextweekwillbeevenbetter
@brandonm: I CAN'T WAIT FOR DC EITHER!!! #bestfieldtripever
@tylern: @mrsgauvin was THRILLED when I told her you can't wait to do labs. She's got some crazy ones up her sleeve, too! #justwait
@ryanp: Yay! We'll be reading quite a bit this year, but I'm not giving anything away...#staygold
@anthonyr: GREAT! I'm excited to work with you this year and see where your writing will take you! #getyourpencilsready #mykindofkid
@chrisr: I'm so happy you're liking this year so far! I think we're going to have a lot of fun together, too! #8thgraderocks
@zachs: I'm glad you had fun this week! I did too! Homework will be starting next week, my friend #workhardplayhard
@kylew: No need to nervous! We're here for you! #wevegotyourback
Today's Class and Tonight's Homework - 8/28/14
AGENDA:
Catch Up/Get On the Same Page Day!
1.) Check in - where are we?
2.) Finish yesterday's writing prompt
3.) Start your symbol of me project
4.) Tweet Away!
HOMEWORK:
1.) If you didn't finish your writing assignment, please finish that up over the weekend and bring it in on Monday.
2.) Independent reading material is due on Monday, 9/8 no exceptions
3.) If you have a favorite song, please email me the title and artist so I can make a class playlist! (kate.leahy@tyngsboroughps.org)
Catch Up/Get On the Same Page Day!
1.) Check in - where are we?
2.) Finish yesterday's writing prompt
3.) Start your symbol of me project
4.) Tweet Away!
HOMEWORK:
1.) If you didn't finish your writing assignment, please finish that up over the weekend and bring it in on Monday.
2.) Independent reading material is due on Monday, 9/8 no exceptions
3.) If you have a favorite song, please email me the title and artist so I can make a class playlist! (kate.leahy@tyngsboroughps.org)
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Today's Class 08/27/14
OBJECTIVE:
Today's objective is to write a detailed, cohesive, organized response to a prompt related to your summer reading
AGENDA:
1.) Quick check in and Q&A session
2.) Explanation and expectations of writing assessment
3.) Write Away! (Time will be given tomorrow if you do not finish)
4.) Agenda Books
5.) Write me a tweet and head out!
Today's objective is to write a detailed, cohesive, organized response to a prompt related to your summer reading
AGENDA:
1.) Quick check in and Q&A session
2.) Explanation and expectations of writing assessment
3.) Write Away! (Time will be given tomorrow if you do not finish)
4.) Agenda Books
5.) Write me a tweet and head out!
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Welcome Back! 08/26/14
Welcome back to school, Language All-Stars! I know today was a hot day full of hustling, paperwork and binder set-ups, but I did really enjoy seeing you all again and learning a little bit more about you. I know that this is going to be a PHENOMENAL year!
Hopefully you gave your parents the letter I asked you to share with them. However, if you didn't or if you lost it, you can have your parents access one here.
TODAY'S CLASS:
OBJECTIVE: To get to know each other and to set up our binders in order to maximize success in ELA this year
AGENDA:
1.) Welcome and attendance (tell me one interesting thing about you)
2.) Binder set-up
3.) Go over expectations sheet ("A Sneak Peak at Mrs. Leahy's Class")
4.) Get to know Mrs. Leahy
5.) Agenda Books
Tonight's Homework:
1.) Read through "A Sneak Peak at Mrs. Leahy's Class" sheet. Any questions? Ask them tomorrow.
2.) Tomorrow is your summer reading writing assessment, so make sure you have your quotes tomorrow in class.
Hopefully you gave your parents the letter I asked you to share with them. However, if you didn't or if you lost it, you can have your parents access one here.
TODAY'S CLASS:
OBJECTIVE: To get to know each other and to set up our binders in order to maximize success in ELA this year
AGENDA:
1.) Welcome and attendance (tell me one interesting thing about you)
2.) Binder set-up
3.) Go over expectations sheet ("A Sneak Peak at Mrs. Leahy's Class")
4.) Get to know Mrs. Leahy
5.) Agenda Books
Tonight's Homework:
1.) Read through "A Sneak Peak at Mrs. Leahy's Class" sheet. Any questions? Ask them tomorrow.
2.) Tomorrow is your summer reading writing assessment, so make sure you have your quotes tomorrow in class.
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