Mrs. Tidwell’s Class Welcome ! Feel free to look around the room and sign up to help in the classroom. I will begin at 6:30.

Mrs. Tidwell  Thank you for patience during family emergency  Son, Joe, graduated from BYU-I: Ecuador  Josh and family: Columbia  Another new grandbaby-10 days old –Married over 33 years –Mother of 5 children, ages –Masters in English LA Adolescent Literacy –Educational Philosophy  I believe academic excellence in the core standards must be taught through understanding the individual student.

SS-World and Medieval History  Map: Until they know where cannot understand why…  Field Trips (Getty-Sept. 29- and Medieval Times) $...help chaperone and sponsor another student  * Tournament of the Phoenix October 21, $8 order ticket in advance.  Little “racy” photos and art  ISN: Interactive and Reflective

Language Arts  Literature –Silent Reading –Double Entry Journal –Theme of Injustice –Critical Thinking  LA –Writing Portfolio continued

Parent Support  Falcon Planner  Website  Parent Conference  A quiet place, consistent time for homework  Help in the classroom

Parent Help  Art Corps  Volunteers: copies, binding, writing, reading, chaperone  Donations

Questions

LA Workshop  Period 5 or 6  Book Lessons (Habits)  Begin LA, Monday 9/12  Grammar  Vocabulary  Writing Strategies