IB Learner Profile Actions Review

Here are some amazing 8th graders reviewing the IB Learner Profile traits.  Remember that everyone has these traits within themselves, and at HMS we are working everyday to enhance and improve upon those characteristics of a life-long learner!  Thanks 5th period for being risk-takers when filming this video!

Student-Led Conferences

It's 1st Trimester Progress Report time which means we're getting ready for Student-Led Conferences at HMS.  A few notes about Language Arts grades:

• If students have not taken an AR quiz yet, they should still take one as soon as they finish a book.  I will make sure that they get credit for it which will improve their grades for the end of the trimester. Check Parent Portal for updates.
• I accept any missing work or any improved upon work for credit.  Students are also always allowed to retake quizzes/tests for improved credit.
• I don't offer extra credit...just do the work assigned or improve upon any work that you aren't happy with the final grade.
• What's more important:  grades or learning?  Answer=LEARNING.  

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Silhouette Project Updates

Just a few reminders:

• The IB Learner Profile Silhouette Project is due at the end of this week.  Remember you are aiming for "awesome-ness" when it comes to organization and knowledge of vocabulary.  Check the yellow rubric for more details regarding assignment requirements. (Thanks, Ileana, for letting me use yours as an example!)

• Students will be giving a short (less than a minute) presentation which will involve introducing themselves, sharing their strongest trait/explaining the image/giving an example of why its their strongest, sharing what they most need to improve and how they might do that this year, and ending with "Thank you!"  Be sure to practice at least 10 times in front of a mirror, peer or family member.
• Accelerated Reader point goals will be shared this week...be sure you are reading at least 20 minutes daily and taking quizzes upon completion of books.  Please see me if you run into any trouble finding books or meeting your goals.  Read to succeed!  Practice makes perfect!
• Back-to-School Night is coming up next week...be sure to share with your folks how important it is that they come and meet your teachers!  We appreciate your family's support at HMS!

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