Don't forget picture day is Thursday, September 4th.

 

Mid-term progress reports go home on Friday, September 5th.    Please return the signature page to your academic lab teacher by Thursday, September 11th.

 

Upcoming event at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
KIDS EVENT: ROALD DAHL'S GOBBLEFUNK DAY & 93rd BIRTHDAY BASH 11am
Join us for a time of scrumdiddllyumptious activities to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Roald Dahl, the beloved creator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, and more. We'll honor Dahl, who passed away in 1990, with fun activities like our Fizzwiggling First Lines Quiz, Brain-Boggling Bookplates, Gigantuous Dahl character contest, and Wonka Wisdom games. For this Gobblefunk Day we'll also help you write your own revolting rhymes and make up your own Oompa Loompa dance! Chocolate provided by Granny's Chocolate Creations. www.grannyschocolate.com.
 

 

More good information from Chandler Public Libary:

    Homework Tips
    Although it may be hard to believe, you can actually help your child enjoy doing homework.    When you provide the necessary support and encouragement, most children will rise to the occasion and do their best on their assignments.

    · Encouragement - Give your child praise for efforts and for completing assignments.
    · Availability - Encourage your child to do the work independently, but be available for        assistance.
    · Scheduling - Establish a set time to do homework each day. You may want to use a calendar to keep track of assignments and due dates.   
    · Space - Provide a space for homework, stocked with necessary supplies (pencils, pens, paper, dictionaries, a computer, etc.).
    · Discipline - Help your child focus on homework by removing distractions, such as TV, radio, telephone, and interruptions from siblings and friends.
    ·Modeling - Consider doing some of your work, such as paying bills or writing letters, during your child's homework time.
    · Support - Talk to your child about difficulties with homework. Be willing to talk to your child's teacher to resolve problems in a positive manner.
    · Involvement - Make sure that you and your child understand the teacher's expectations.
 

Language Arts on-line grades password was sent home with your student last week.  You can also e-mail me at despinosa@kyrene.org. to get yours today.

 

First quarter extra credit opportunity available.  It is due to Ms. Espinosa no later than Monday, September 8th.  Check it out here or under "extra credit".  Check out some of last year's Blazers (Aspen, Braedon, Charlie, and Jackson) with their milk moustaches!.  They are part of Roxie's Taste Buds.  Click on Shamrock Farms (www.shamrockfarms.net) and take a look.

 

You can now view your language arts books on line.  Use the user name and password you were given in class.  It's the same one for math class.  You can use my "cool links" webpage or click here.

 

Information from the Chandler Public Library:

TypingMaster Online

Learn to type, or improve your keyboarding skills! Try TypingMaster, the free electronic tutorial you can use at any computer connected to the Internet.

Practice touch typing, test your skills, increase your speed and accuracy, and/or learn to use the numeric keypad. These days nearly every job requires knowledge of keyboarding. Students can take advantage of free time before school starts, and adults making a career change can work at their own pace. Outside of the library, you will need to enter your library card number (14 digits on the back of your card, no spaces) and your PIN. Call us at 480-782-2803 if you need help getting started.

For more information, click here or visit Chandler Library's  Information Databases webpage at http://www.chandlerlibrary.org/database.htm

 

Remember that students are not allowed on campus before 7:45 am each morning.

 

Live Homework Help The City of Tempe Public Library recently began offering a new online service that connects students to expert tutors in math, science, social studies, and English via the Internet. Live Homework Help, an online tutoring service from Tutor.com is being made possible through a federal grant administered by the Arizona State Library. Spanish-speaking tutors are also available to help students in math and science. This program is available to any Tempe Public Library cardholder Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. One can connect to the service via the Library's web site at http://www.tempe.gov/library/homeworkhelp/

 

Every Friday is spirit day.  Show your school spirit and wear your school colors, a Pueblo Middle School t-shirt or a Blazers t-shirt.

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