Week of February 10th
Hello 9th Grade Families!
We all learned so much AND had such a great time on our trips to the Old Globe and Tempest last Wednesday! Thank you so much to all our families for helping us make these trips possible.
CELEBRATIONS
*Dillon J. was the first to turn in his independent reading postcard, one full week ahead of time! Great work!
*Shout out to Eladio for great demonstration of our class value of respect, helping to clean up spaces at the end of elective!
*Gwyneth has a really amazing Monet inspired painting! Fabulous work!
*Brenden P. has been putting in an incredible amount of effort in his school work! He has been coming to office hours and academic coaching and really showing up and being present in his classes.
*Keilea has been coming to office hours and getting academic support. She’s been turning in really quality work!
*Cole B. is really fast! He completed a course at Tempest in 10 seconds!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 13th ADVISORY OLYMPICS
We are seeking parent volunteers to help with advisory olympics on March 13th. The commitment would be 10:30am-12:30pm. Email Ms. Howard if you can help: jhoward@hightechhigh.org.
DRIVERS NEEDED FOR MARCH 4th
Mike/Howard Team: We need drivers for March 4th field trip to Diversionary Theatre. Please email jhoward@hightechhigh.org the number of seats that you have if you are able to help!
OFFICE HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER
Your teachers are available for one on one help during office hours!
Mr. Jacob’s office hours: Wednesday after school
Carol, Schwartz, Mike and Ms. Howard’s Office Hours: Thursday after school
ACADEMIC COACHING
Visit Ms. Sara and Ms. Jamie after school for some support in your classes!
Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch is academic support in the conference room upstairs with Katelin, Jamie, and Sara! Head over there during lunch if you need some support!
ADVISORY HOME VISITS
Check in with your student’s advisor to schedule your home visit!
Upcoming Dates to Note
March 4th
Howard/Mike team will be attending a show at Diversionary Theatre.
March 11th-13th
Advisory SLCs
March 23rd-April 6th
Spring Break
April 8th
State mandated physical fitness testing
April 29th & 30th
MUN Conference: Professional dress is expected
May 15th
Career Day
What’s Happening In Class This Week?
Humanities
Alden, Carol & Howard: To Kill a Mockingbird
Physics
Mike & Schwartz: Newton’s Laws/Roller Coaster Project
Math
Mike: Graphing & Geometry
Schwartz: Geometry
Art with Mr. Jacob
Influence, Homage, and Originality Project: Students will be painting this week!
Thank you! Please keep in touch with us with any questions or comments.
~Carol Cabrera, Kurt Schwartz, Jennifer Howard, Mike Amarillas, Alden Walters, Jamie West, Charley Jacob, Sarah Sandoval, Katelin Swan
Hello 9th Grade Families!
We all learned so much AND had such a great time on our trips to the Old Globe and Tempest last Wednesday! Thank you so much to all our families for helping us make these trips possible.
CELEBRATIONS
*Dillon J. was the first to turn in his independent reading postcard, one full week ahead of time! Great work!
*Shout out to Eladio for great demonstration of our class value of respect, helping to clean up spaces at the end of elective!
*Gwyneth has a really amazing Monet inspired painting! Fabulous work!
*Brenden P. has been putting in an incredible amount of effort in his school work! He has been coming to office hours and academic coaching and really showing up and being present in his classes.
*Keilea has been coming to office hours and getting academic support. She’s been turning in really quality work!
*Cole B. is really fast! He completed a course at Tempest in 10 seconds!!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 13th ADVISORY OLYMPICS
We are seeking parent volunteers to help with advisory olympics on March 13th. The commitment would be 10:30am-12:30pm. Email Ms. Howard if you can help: jhoward@hightechhigh.org.
DRIVERS NEEDED FOR MARCH 4th
Mike/Howard Team: We need drivers for March 4th field trip to Diversionary Theatre. Please email jhoward@hightechhigh.org the number of seats that you have if you are able to help!
OFFICE HOURS FOR THIS SEMESTER
Your teachers are available for one on one help during office hours!
Mr. Jacob’s office hours: Wednesday after school
Carol, Schwartz, Mike and Ms. Howard’s Office Hours: Thursday after school
ACADEMIC COACHING
Visit Ms. Sara and Ms. Jamie after school for some support in your classes!
Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch is academic support in the conference room upstairs with Katelin, Jamie, and Sara! Head over there during lunch if you need some support!
ADVISORY HOME VISITS
Check in with your student’s advisor to schedule your home visit!
Upcoming Dates to Note
March 4th
Howard/Mike team will be attending a show at Diversionary Theatre.
March 11th-13th
Advisory SLCs
March 23rd-April 6th
Spring Break
April 8th
State mandated physical fitness testing
April 29th & 30th
MUN Conference: Professional dress is expected
May 15th
Career Day
What’s Happening In Class This Week?
Humanities
Alden, Carol & Howard: To Kill a Mockingbird
Physics
Mike & Schwartz: Newton’s Laws/Roller Coaster Project
Math
Mike: Graphing & Geometry
Schwartz: Geometry
Art with Mr. Jacob
Influence, Homage, and Originality Project: Students will be painting this week!
Thank you! Please keep in touch with us with any questions or comments.
~Carol Cabrera, Kurt Schwartz, Jennifer Howard, Mike Amarillas, Alden Walters, Jamie West, Charley Jacob, Sarah Sandoval, Katelin Swan
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