Thursday, September 13, 2012

English 8

During first, second, and third hours today, we took the Explore Test.

5th Hour: Worked on writing more about a favorite place from yesterday. We started working on a reading survey, but then we were called down by the office to take individual student pictures.

Students, remember tomorrow 8th hour there will be a fun activity; make sure you are passing all of your classes. If you are getting an E in any of your classes, you will not be able to participate in the fun activity.
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