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= // Upcoming Events: // =
 * __**Friday, January 6**__: CTE Recruiting at Haltom High School
 * __**Wednesday, January 11**__: CTE Recruiting at Birdville High School
 * __**Thursday, January 12:**__ CTE Recruiting at Richland High School
 * __**Friday, January 13:**__ End of sememster

= // Monday (1/2) // = New Year's Day School Holiday Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
 * // Tuesday (1/3) // **


 * // Wednesday (1/4) //**

Although there are still two weeks left in this semester, it's the beginning of a new calendar year. Take this moment to reflect on actions that will help you achieve important goals before or by the end of the school year.
 * Happy New Year! It's 2017 **
 * What are your plans for self-improvement during the New Year? **




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On the foldable, fold in the shutter fold with the numbers corresponding. Cut along designated lines.
 * Color the front numbers creatively
 * On the inside flaps, follow the writing prompts.
 * When finished, turn in as directed.
 * We will revisit these throughout the spring semester.

Obtain a // **My Favorite Teacher** // permission form, complete and get signed by parents in order to participate in the Barnes and Noble contest. Listen in class for details. Note: There is an upcoming assignment related to this.


 * // Thursday (1/5), Friday (1/6), Monday (1/9), and Tuesday (1/10) //**

Video - **Beyond the Blackboard**

A 24-year-old first time teacher, Stacy Bess, overcomes her initial fears and prejudices and makes a difference in the lives of the homeless children she teaches in a shelter's makeshift classroom, "The School with No Name." Based on a true story, watch as the character traits of a selfless teacher are revealed.

= Assignments: =
 * As you view this account, complete the **video guide** by identifying challenges that she faced throughout the story.
 * After the video, prepare a ** blog post ** that summarizes your thoughts.


 * // Wednesday (1/11), Thursday (1/12), Friday (1/13) //**

Use the notebook rubric below to prepare your notebook for evaluation. You will need to score and total you notebook before you turn it in today!

NOTE: The last day to turn in your notebook is on __**Friday, January 13.**__

Follow the Barnes and Noble guidelines for the "My Favorite Teacher Contest."

[|Click here] to access contest rules and permission forms.

You may write an essay, a letter, or a poem, 500 words or less, to a teacher (must be still teaching) who has inspired you! Edit your entry so that it is fit to enter in the contest. Be sure to "spellcheck" as well as proof other writing conventions: punctuation, grammar, capitalization, readability, and more. Print when given directions to do so. NOTE: You must have parent signature and notarized permission forms to enter the contest.