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= //Reminders:// = //** Monday, February 16 is a school holiday! **//



Notebooks are due beginning on __Monday, February 23__. The last day for making changes and adjustments will be __Thursday, February 26__. Be sure to turn yours in so that you can obtain maximum points.

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//** Friday, February 27, is the end of the 4th six weeks grading period! **// = = = Tuesday, February 17: = Put the finishing touches on your career research presentation. If you are finished, complete the self-evaluation. You must make at least five (5) constructive comments about your finished product. Comments such as "LOL, nice, cute, great, amazing, and love it" are not constructive. Do not automatically assign yourself full point value until you have carefully read the criteria on which you are evaluating yourself.

NOTE: If you have finished all of the above, update your notebook order (see Notebook on left navigation bar)

= Wednesday, February 18 - Tuesday February 24: =

= Career Research Presentations = Names will be drawn to determine the order of presentations and posted on the board. Volunteers will always be allowed to present first. If you are not ready to present when it is your turn, you will be allowed to present the next day, with a 10 point penalty for each day late, up to 3 days. This is in accordance to the student handbook.

Look at the schedules placed on your "islands." These indicate which of your peers will be evaluating each presentation. You have three presentations to evaluate: yours and two others indicated on the schedule. Become familiar with the grading rubric so that you will be able to award points and make comments accurately.

= Wednesday, February 25: = =// My Favorite Teacher! //= Write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter explaining how a teacher has influenced you life. Be sure to explain why you admire and appreciate your teacher. Assignments must be 500 words or less, in English, and word-processed on 8.5" x 11" white paper. Margins must be 1" with a centered title and by line.

To make this assignment even more worthwhile, let's add a twist! Submit your entry to the Barnes and Noble "My Favorite Teacher" contest by March 1. To do that, simply take the permission form home and have your parents sign it. (Note: The teacher that you write about for this contest must be currently employed by a public or private elementary, middle, or high school.)
 * Fix Your Eyes on the Prize! **

The winningteacher from each store will be recognized at the special event at a local Barnes & Noble location and receive a special award acknowledging their achievement. The student who writes the winning essay, poem, or thank-you letter will also receive a certificate of recognition and be honored at the store.
 * PRIZES: **

Regional winners will receive a $500 Barnes and Noble Gift Card. The winner of the Barnes & Noble National Teacher of the Year award will receive $5000 and be recognized at a special event at a Barnes and Noble Store. The winning teacher's school will receive $5000 as well.

= Thursday, February 26: = Last day to turn in notebooks

Continue to work on "My Favorite Teacher" assignment

= Friday, February 27: = Complete "My Favorite Teacher" assignment

//** End of the 4th six weeks grading period **//