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So to win at the game you have to know the rules...
Student Expectations for School Year 2021-22 are to:
1. Have a rigorous and robust in-class and online presence in class, communications and assignments
2. Engage during class meetings
3. Organize yourself using gmail calendar, colornotes, Teams calendar or like apps
4. Be proactive in Microsoft Teams by re-reading directions and rubric, asking classmates and reaching out to teacher
5. Make use of Mrs. Holibaugh's Virtual School Toolkit that has major links we will be using during in-person instruction
is a private mobile messaging platform that aims to help teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K–12 schools to communicate with everyone at once. Please download the app and sign up using your real name rather than a nickname.
CH10th grade text to: 81010 Message: @mrsholib
CH11th grade text to: 81010 Message: @wholibaugh
Word of Wisdom - "Wisdom is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her."
What is wisdom defined? Why is it above all else? Why is it referrred to in the above quote as a "her"? Why is the Word of Wisdom and not the Words of Wisdom? Hmmm...
Coronavirus note - So take a deep breath...understand that this is bigger than just you or I, and we will get through it together. Make it a point to be a blessing to family, friends, and neighbors. Everything is going to be alright.
Did someone say keyboarding!?? Yes!!! I need to improve my speed and so do you.
Keyboarding is an essential skill, click here to find out why.
So let's use typing.com and when you sign in through the clever portal on the Saunder's wesite (far right ribbon) your work will be logged. There are various modalities such as keyboard testing, lessons, digital literacy and coding.
Begin by taking a typing test. Write down where you presently are now, in terms of speed and accuracy and set a goal for where you want to be e.g. 50 wpm.
You improve by practicing the keyboard LESSONS (not the test) You will re-take the typing test much later down the road
You can also practice Digital Literacy and Coding, both useful for employment. Try to practice everyday and so will I!
https://www.typing.com/student/login
Log in with clever of microsoft (school log in)
***Need to spend at least 10 minutes a session to earn credit.
How's your typing skills coming along???
Look who else is improving their keyboarding?
Recommended Online Enrichment Activities:
1. Let's practice for the SAT as it is never too early to start!!!
https://www.khanacademy.org/sat?utm_source=cbcta-osp&utm_medium=cb418-cb&utm_campaign=practice
2. Keep learning academic vocabulary!!! This is a link to vocabualry.com - "Language of the Test - Speak SAT" to improve your SAT vocab skills.
3. For all Century Honors 10th grade, let's get ready for that English Regents! Log into castle learning.
Phone: (914) 902-5221
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Degrees and Certifications:
NYS Certification, School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) NYS Certification, ELA Secondary Education 7-12 NYS Certification, Students with Disabilities- English University of South Florida Business Management BA Mercy College School Administration and Supervision, MA Mercy College Secondary Education MA
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite car: Honda HRV
Favorite books: The Bible, Just Mercy, Be Not Far From Me, Dear Justyce, Long Way Down,The Field Guide to the North American Teenager, Poet X, Clap When You Land
Favorite coffee: Cappuccino - Xtra hot!
Favorite authors: Elizabeth Acevedo, Mindy McGinnis, Gianno Caldwell, Toni Morrison, Bryan Stevenson, Ben Phillipe, Nic Stone, Zora Neale Hurston
Favorite teams: Golden State Warriors...don't judge me (Klay is back!), Yankees
Favorite athlete: Still...Steph Curry
Favorite hobby: Taking boot camp classes at Fusion House, White Plains, NY
Best friends: The Father, Son and Holy Spirit
Three grown children: Shannon, Joshua and Eddie
Four grands: Dwain Jr - 10 years old, Kaylee 6 years old, Rylee Olivia 2 yrs old and Jace - newborn!!
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Just Mercyby Bryan Stevenson Year Published: 2009My all-time favorite! A very compelling and meaningful story about one man's journey in changing the legal system for the young, mentally ill and innocent. An important read for any age. My favorite Stevenson quotes are: "The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned." and "Proximity has taught me some basic and humbling truths, including this vital lesson: Each of us is more than the worst thing we’ve ever done." I agree wholeheartedly.
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