Mrs. Albanese’s Blog

What does it mean to sign your name? Is it something that causes other people to remember you? How do you want to be remembered? Think about great things to say. Think about a great quote that fits your ideas and your life: a lesson learned, something of truth. 

To look for a great quote go to the poets and writers you have studied this year research on the Internet. Then copy the quote into a word document and write about what it means to you.  Then post it here on my blog in the comment section.  Then post it on your blog. 

Here’s mine

Poe wrote, “Quoth the Raven, nevermore.”  To me this means that time passes and things never stay the same. Love comes and goes, relationships come and go, so live life every day. Learn and enjoy. Experience new things, make new friends and work to be happy. 

Homework – Go to the public library and check out good books. READ ALL SUMMER!

Monday – Blog project: share blogs and get 200 points credit!  MAke up work time!

Tuesday – Student Teachers teach Cool Tech stuff! Avatars, RSS Feed, Audio, Video Blogrolls, Links

Wednesday – STAR Tests! This is the third test this year and your results will be given to you as part of your portfolio.  Finish all essays!  New Post: Find a poem that you love and post it. Tell why you like it.  Then visit 3 other blogs from 8th grade (see blogroll on my blog) and read posts, comment. Write a post about something that interests you.

Thursday – Jungle Jims Trip! Take a dip and have fun! Drama Club Show! 

Friday – (Honor Society Trip to Jungle Jims)  Lesson: What advice would you give the 7th graders who are moving up? What should they know about 8th grade, teachers, lessons, homework, sports, drama, music, PE? What should they know about LA with me as their teacher? Write a post to the 7th grade students giving “big brotherly” advice. Include details.  Write this in WORD, revise and edit, print on fancy paper for a bulliten board and sign it with your name.

Monday – Blog Final Grades

Tuesday – Transition practice and tee shirt/yearbook signing

Wednesday – 9pm Transition Ceremony! Half day of school! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!

Wonderful memories, beautifully dressed young men and women, loud pulsating music, dancing to the music.

But my favorite memory, that Alicia Keys song…Nothing really matters, I don’t really care, what nobody tells me, it’s a matter of extreme importance my first teenage love affair. My girls and I, standing on the dance floor, singing and smiling.  AHHH!  That did it for me… I LOVE THESE STUDENTS!  (As if you didn’t already know that.)