Class Mural Food Drive Competition....

Restock the Locker

Food Drive

 

 January 27th- February 7th

Collection: Every morning at the top of the stairs near Main Office

Winning grade will receive a mural representing

your graduating class

Can the underclassmen beat the Seniors?

Can Grasso defend its title – or will Norwich, Ellis, or Windham win

Tech School Competition

All points earned by weight

One pound (16 oz.) of food = 1 point

Double points for tuna, peanut butter,

and gift cards to food stores

(No ramen noodles or water!)

 

All food will be donated to

the Gemma Moran/United Way Food Center in New London

and the Groton Food Locker

Extra Credit Opportunity

History, Art, Movies!!  Who could ask for more! 

Opening February 7th the movie, 

The Monuments Men!!

http://www.monumentsmenmovie.com

The Monuments Men is based on the true story of a group of brave men and women who hunted down and rescued millions of cultural treasures stolen by the Nazis at the close of World War II.


To all my students, I will offer you the opportunity to earn extra credit and/or a Free Sketchbook grade by going to see this movie and bringing in your movie ticket stubb!

Elements of Art Class Biographical Research Project

Students~

To make your life easier and ensure that your Biographical Research Projects are properly cited, use the below listed website. It will take those long URL's and make them very short!

http://tinyurl.com/

Toyota Teen Driver Video Challenge

According to the Toyota Teen Driver Website:

The first year after a teen gets their license will be one of the most dangerous years of their life. (Source: National Safety Council) We believe that you have the power to inspire others and make a difference.

If your friends were going to watch ONE video that made them think twice about making bad decisions behind the wheel, what would that video be? This is what we’re asking YOU to create


http://www.toyotateendriver.com/teens/video-challenge


Check out the Prizes!

• 1st Place: $15,000 and the chance to work with a Discovery film crew to reshoot your video into a TV-ready PSA!
• 2nd Place: $10,000 and a behind-the-scenes trip for two to a Discovery Channel Velocity show!
• 3rd Place: $7,500

Parents~ want to find out more info: http://www.toyotateendriver.com/parents

Camp Half-Blood or Camp Jupiter??

Wow! Thanks to an early dismissal and a snow day, I just finished book four, The House of Hades,  in The Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan.


Although this was my first book in the series, my response as I turned the last page was........ "ACK!!  but..but..but..what happened with..??"   No spoiler alert here folks!


I can't wait until the book discussion which will be on Friday February 28th, 7th period in my room, 411. I will try and save my questions about this book and the others for the discussion date. But not sure if I can wait?!?!


I know Franky has been reading it, as he was the first one to talk to me about it in Drawing I class. Has anyone else read it? Plan on reading it?? You can always borrow my copy! Just stop by and ask me. I will be glad to lend it out!


Happy Reading and remember to get your AR Quiz taken so you can register for the 2nd quarter raffle prizes. I know there are a bunch of great prizes, including one I added. An official Grasso Tech embroidered sweater from Stillman Uniforms. If you win and mention you read about it on here, I will also pay to have your name embroidered on it!


Enjoy your day.....think I will find another book to read!

Scholastic Student Art Contest

I have posted information on the bulletin board outside of my classroom about an upcoming Student Art Content. If you are interested please, stop in and see me and/or visit the following website.

 http://www.scholastic.com/mlkday

 



February Book Club

Hello everyone!


I am hosting February's book club. The book that I am reading to prepare for our book discussion is, The House of Hades by Rick Riordan.




I have seen a few of you walking around with the book, having yourselves read the others in the series, The Heroes of Olympus.  I just picked up my copy yesterday at Wal-Mart, and I am currently on page 117.




I think I might do a drawing of Passalos and Akmon based on the description of them I read in the book. Stop by to see how it is coming out!



I will be conferring with Ms. Stoltz to set up the specific date for our book discussion. Right now the tentative date is Feb 28th, 7th period in my room. That's a Friday and the first day back to Academics. Stay tuned or watch for signs and listen for the announcements! Hmmm what kind of snacks should we have????






Want to find out more about the author or the series....go to


http://www.rickriordan.com