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Q1

November 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

The first quarter is just a memory now. Hopefully you all did well and are proud of what you have accomplished. If not, please take an honest look back at what you did during the first quarter. Did you study enough? If you did not do well, did you try to study in a different way? Did you ask for help or attend office hours? If you did well, how can you do even better?

You must take an active roll in your learning!

Now is the time to take a look at your supplies and replenish that which has run out. Please make sure you have enough paper, pencils, pens, etc. This may be a great time to clean out your locker. SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS!

Hace a great second quarter!  =)

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Summer Reading Projects

September 20th, 2011 · No Comments · Homework

You have all received your Summer Reading Project sheet. Please make sure you are doing a little every day so that you will be ready on time! Please see me if you have any questions before the due date!

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Summer Fun!

July 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Uncategorized

I hope you are all enjoying your summer. July and August can be so much fun especially when you are reading. Bring a book to the beach or the park, or enjoy one before bed. I can’t wait to discuss your summer reading with you in September! Until then – ENJOY your break. =)

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NYSESLAT

April 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Parents, Uncategorized

The NYSESLAT Speaking Subtest is going very well. Most students have been tested. The remainder of the exams will be administered by the end of next week.

The NYSESLAT Listening, Reading and Writing Subtests will be administered at SOMS from May 16 – 18. CLE students will begin their testing on May 19th. Please make sure to have a good breakfast on test days and get lots of sleep the night before each exam so you are ready to do your best.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  =)

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Middle School Vocabulary #5

April 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Middle School Vocabulary

# 5  diminish  verb  To make or become smaller or less; reduce or decrease

He wanted to stay near the lake because the thought the plane, even in deep water, might show up to someone flying over and he didn’t want to diminish any chance he might have of being found.  ~Gary Paulsen, Hatchet

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NYSESLAT Speaking

April 13th, 2011 · No Comments · Parents, Uncategorized

Reminder

The NYSESLAT Speaking Subtest begins this week. Each student will be tested individually during class time. Students not regularly scheduled into an ESL class period will be given a pass to come for testing during periods 1, 7 or 9 in the near future.

Looking Ahead

The NYSESLAT subtests for Reading, Writing and Listening will be administered in May.

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NYSESLAT Field Test

March 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Parents, Study Tips, Uncategorized

All SOMS ESL Students will be taking the NYSESLAT Field Test Writing Sub Test on Tuesday, March 29th. Passes will be given out on Monday. Be sure to report to your testing location on time so that you will have the full time to work hard and do your best.

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The NYSESLAT Speaking Subtest (not the Field Test) will be administered individually in April. The Reading, Writing and Listening Subtests will be administered in May. More information will follow.

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Oh, The Places You’ll Go

February 21st, 2011 · Comments Off · Words to Live By

“You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.
You’re on your own.
And you know what you know.
You are the guy who’ll decide where to go.”
~Dr. Seuss

We’re in the second half of this school year. The New York State tests are coming up very soon, including the NYSESLAT. This is the time to buckle down and put your minds on your studies. Remember, you become great readers and writers by reading and writing – A LOT! Stay positive and keep practicing.

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Middle School Vocabulary #4

February 17th, 2011 · Comments Off · Middle School Vocabulary

#4  Luminous adjective     Giving off light; shining

It was almost exactly two hours later that Jessica found herself suddenly wide awake and staring through the darkness at the luminous hands of her clock.    ~Zilpha Keatley Snider The Witches of Worm

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Middle School Vocabulary#3

January 31st, 2011 · Comments Off · Middle School Vocabulary

# 3  exhilarate  verb  To cause someone to feel very happy; elate.

Liyana felt exhilarated by the skyscrapers. Their glittering lines lifted her out of her worry. She wished she could ride every sleek elevator up and down, punching buttons, seeing who got on and off. Some days you remembered the world was full of wonderful people you hadn’t met yet.  ~Naomi Shihab Nye, Habibi

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