ENG I: Wow! I am still completely in a such an energized mood after meeting you all Thursday night. Thanks again for coming out in the rain. I am looking forward to a productive year full of growing and learning. Always remember, just like all of our kids walked and talked at different times, the adjustment to the expectations of Christian Brothers Academy will be different for everyone. But I am here to help with the process!
Summer Reading Tests were taken on Friday. So that is now behind us. From past experience, I know that while most of the boys are reading, they might not be understanding or able to make meaning of what they read. But again, that's what I am here for, and I promise you, there will be a significant difference in their approach to reading and writing by June!
It seems like they all enjoyed Freshman Day!
One thing I forgot to mention last night is that I grade using a points based system, so please NEVER look at percentages. Your son did not get a 50%, he got a 5 out of 10. There will be about 400-500 points each marking period, so the goal is to accumulate as many points as you can, and not lose that many along the way.
ENG II: A big thanks to all of you who came to Back to School Night Thursday! I am getting such a fabulous vibe from your sons and am so excited about teaching them this year. Summer Reading Tests are now behind us! YAY! I am so glad your sons read Unbroken even though it was a challenging read for some of our guys because it was very long... I really want to tell you how proud I am of all of them for reading it.
I will review the Interview/Essay of an immigrant to this country next week with your sons! They may need some help with contacting someone to interview, so I thank you in advance for your support with this assignment.
HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY THIS LOVELY WEEKEND! The rain made for one dreary week. But, let's remember that we need the rain for the flowers to grow. Or the apples and the pumpkins!
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