Lionsgate Executive Director Stan Hacker gives his pre-spring break address to the LGA community. He thanks the staff, students and parents who were involved with the spring play and previews the upcoming art show. Mr. Hacker also gives important information about the upcoming April 15th fundraiser and Driver’s Education at Lionsgate.
The Lionsgate School Board Election will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM at Lionsgate Academy.
The school board is comprised of three groups: parents, staff and community members. There are nine regular positions on the board and this election will fill five upcoming vacancies in the following categories:
1 Parent
1 Staff Member
3 Community Members
All LGA staff and parents of currently enrolled students are eligible to vote.
Please see the School Board Election Page for more information.
The School Board will meet at 6:00 tonight at Lionsgate Academy. The School Board will discuss the moderator format for “Meet the Candidates” night, review the Governance Committee Charge and update the community on driver’s education at Lionsgate.
There are clubs this week, but there are no after school clubs the week after spring break (April 11-15), because it is the first week of the quarter. New sign up forms will sent home Wednesday, March 30th for 4th quarter clubs and will also be available on the website by the end of the day on Wednesday. There will be some club changes, but many will stay the same.
If your student was involved in the play (acting) they do not have clubs on Wednesday or Thursday (this week), but if they would like to participate in Comedy Improv today (only), Ms. Prill will be running that club in the Fellowship Hall. If your student was involved in Theater Tech, they are welcome to join the multi-media club on Wednesday.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Ms. Prill (sprill@lgamn.org) or Mr. Suggs (dsuggs@lgamn.org).
Monday 3/28:
1. Bell Ringer: Organize Binder- grade
2. Review VIP of the Revolutionary War
3. Turning Point of the war- Saratoga and Valley Forge
4. End of the War- Siege of Yorktown; Treaty of Paris
Thursday 3/31:
1. Bell Ringer: The Great Seal
2. Review End of the War
3. The Constitution: Branches of government; Bill of Rights
After some diligent research I’ve learned that “the Ides of March” is not only an ancient Roman festival on the 15th of march, it was also a one-hit-wonder from the early 1970′s.
Pointless news aside, it’s time for Transition updates:
* Calling all Green Thumbs! Just as soon as the ground thaws, our Lionsgate Community Garden will be managed by some transitions students. Learning objectives will range from personal nutrition, recreation/leisure and plain ‘ol work ethic.
* Fishy News… the DNR sponsors a “fishin’ in the neighborhood program” in which local students/schools can stock a local lake and learn the finest in fishing and environmental management techniques. Again, coming soon when it warms up.
* Ticket to ride… during the week of May 16th, metro transit will pay a visit to our juniors and seniors with a hands on “how to ride” demonstration. That’s right, our very own bus… at least for a few hours.
Monday 3/28
1. Bell Ringer: Organize Binder
2. Review 3.3 reading: Command, Market, and Traditional Economies
4. Work on missing assignments (today is last day to turn in missing assignments)
Thursday 3/31
1. Bell Ringer:
2. Experiencing Command and Market Economies
3. Connect the Activity (homework if not completed in class)
March 29th
Students give presentation
March 30th
Students continue giving presentations
March 31st
Make Up Day
April 1st
Make Up Day
Monday 3/28 [A Day]
Daily Question: Why should you not use a cell phone near gasoline or propane? [Answer: The cell phone may trigger an explosion if the gas vapor concentration is high enough.]
Learning Goal: Understand how glass fractures when bullets strike the glass.
Collect Case Files #14
Lab: Glass Fracture
Review Activity
Hand out Grade Sheet
Homework: Study for Test on Thursday [use Forensic Investigation of Firearms worksheet to prepare for test] & signed grade sheet and & missing work due Thursday
Tuesday 3/29 [B Day]
Daily Question: Name one general way that Sherlock solves crimes. [Answer: Using his observation and inference skills]
Turn in Case Files # 14 and any missing work
Video: Sherlock Episode 2 and worksheet
Discuss Video and collect worksheet
Homework: Study for Test on Friday [Review will be on Wednesday] & Missing work and Signed Grade Sheet due on Friday
Wednesday 3/30 [B Day]
Daily Question: Why should you not use a cell phone near gasoline or propane? [Answer: The cell phone may trigger an explosion if the gas vapor concentration is high enough.]
Learning Goal: Review the basics of forensic investigation of firearms.
Review Activity
Work time
Homework: Study for Test on Friday [Review will be on Wednesday] & Missing work and Signed Grade Sheet due on Friday
Thursday 3/31 [A Day]
Daily Question: What is one thing that you hope to do during your Spring Break?
Learning Goal: Assess student understanding of forensic investigation of firearms.
- Collect signed grade sheets and any missing work
- Allow students 5 min to review prior to test
- Test: Firearms & Fire and Gun Safety Test
- Word find: Firearms
- If time, show: Prentice Hall Forensic Science Video – Clues from Bloodstains [4:30 min]
Redeem Positive Points
Homework: No Homework - Enjoy your Spring Break!
Friday 4/1 [B Day]
Daily Question: What is one thing that you hope to do during your Spring Break?
Learning Goal: Assess student understanding of forensic investigation of firearms.
- Collect signed grade sheets and any missing work
- Allow students 5 min to review prior to test
- Test: Firearms & Fire and Gun Safety Test
- Word find: Firearms
- If time, show: Prentice Hall Forensic Science Video – Clues from Bloodstains [4:30 min]
Redeem Positive Points
Homework: No Homework – Enjoy Spring Break!
Monday [3/28] A Day
Learning Goal: Understand the main concepts of weather and climate.
Daily Question – Which country has more area with a tropical climate – Congo or Mali? [Answer: Congo]
Review Activity
Hand out grade sheets
Hand back graded work [have students put in their binders]
Worksheet [if time]: Air Masses and Fronts
Fill in Planner
Homework: Study for test on Thursday, signed grade sheet and missing work due on Thursday
Tuesday [3/29] B Day
Goal: Understand the major concepts related to weather and climate.
Daily Question – Which country has more area with a tropical climate – Congo or Mali? [Answer: Congo]
Remind students if they have a signed grade sheet to turn it in to the mailbox [one positive point will be awarded on Friday]
Video: “Storm Chasers – Episode 5 – Super Tornado”
Discuss video using the following questions:
- What type of storm were they chasing?
- Where was the storm located?
- How powerful was the storm?
Hand out Study Guide for Weather & Climate Test
Fill in Planner
Homework: Study for Test on Friday, signed grade sheet and missing work due on Friday
Wednesday [3/30] B Day
Daily Question – Which country has more area covered by tundra – Norway or Canada?[Answer: Canada]
Learning Goal: Understand the main concepts of weather and climate.
Review Activity
Worksheet: Air masses and fronts [if time permsits]
Fill in Planner
Homework: Study for test on Friday, Parent Signature on Grade sheet, and missing work due on Friday
Thursday 3/31[A Day]
Learning Goal – Assess student understanding of the main concepts of weather and climate.
Daily Question – Which country has more area covered by tundra – Norway or Canada[Answer: Canada]
Allow 5 min to review for Weather & Climate test
Test: Weather & Climate
Word Find – Weather & Climate [optional]
Take students outside to demonstrate the anemometer
Fill in Positive Point Log
Fill in Planner
Redeem positive points
If time, read science trivia.
Homework: No Homework – Enjoy Spring Break!
Friday 4/1 [B Day]
Learning Goal – Understand student understanding of the main concepts of weather and climate.
Daily Question – Name one thing you hope to do over Spring Break. [One possible answer: Watch UConn win the NCAA Basketball finals!]
Allow 5 min for students to review prior to test
Test: Weather and Climate
Word Find: Weather and Climate [optional]
Take students outside to demonstrate the anemometer
Fill in Positive Point Log
Fill in Planner
Redeem Positive Points
If time, read science trivia.
Homework: No Homework – Enjoy Spring Break!