WELCOME!

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!

I hope that you had an awesome summer vacation and are ready to get back to the wonderful business of learning!

1.  INTRODUCTION:  Ms. Baltrushes or Ms. B

2.  ATTENDANCE:  I do have a seating chart ready which is arranged alphabetically.

3.  Netbook Agreement -- this is mandatory.  We will be using the netbooks later this week.  Please return this form tomorrow. 

4.  GETTING ACQUAINTED ACTIVITY--  Think of one word that describes something that you did over the summer and arrange yourselves alphabetically around the classroom with the first letter of this word. You will be telling the class about your word.

5.  Letter of Expectations:  Write a letter to yourself which includes an inside address, a salutation, body paragraphs, a closing (Sincerely), and your signature.  

FIRST PARA:       Describe your history here at Point Loma.  What
                              has it been like for you as a student here?

SECOND PARA:  What have been your successes or areas 
                               you might have improved.

THIRD PARA:       What are your academic goals for this year?
                                Describe how you plan to make this a
                                successful final year.  What will you need to 
                                do? 

FOURTH PARA:    Some final reflection on your thoughts as you
                                begin this final year of high school.   

(Finish this for homework if you have not completed this in class.)              

6.  NOTE:  Tomorrow library for textbook checkout