Second Rotation HMWK (Nov. 29-30)

Ortega:
- Revise and finish your persuasive essay. Turn it in by Sunday at 8AM.

Purther:
- Figure out your Speeches for Platform (TOMORROW!)
-Speech suggestions:
Problem: discuss the problem and provide evidence to support your problem
Solution: discuss the solution and the benefits of it
Party stance: discuss your ideology (conservative or liberal) and what your solution is and why
Why is your stance better: discuss the other party's ideology and why your solution is better than what they may offer
-Platform is an opportunity to practice. There are no time limits or expectations of time in speaking for tomorrow. Just remember you are assessed individually based on: (1) being on-time (2) participation (3) completing the platform

Ogden:
- Complete your Worksheet
- Revise your Survey if you need to
- Complete your Survey as well

Melogno:
- First Worksheet with your group

Reminders:
- Platform is tomorrow!
- Money for sweaters is due this week
- House Competition is Kickball!
- Money for Adopt-a-Family is needed! $4 per person.

Model Assembly Reminder

Bill summary draft 2 due Wednesday 8am to Purther's email

Speech for Party Platform due Thursday in person

First Rotation HMWK (Nov.28-29)

*Bring $28 for the sweater and $4 for adopt-a-family


Ortega:
- Have a rough draft of your persuasion paper with you.
- Work 30 minutes on revision of your paper, or the creation of your counter argument.

Ogden:
- Revise your survey questions
- Complete Worksheet (?)

Purther:
West
- Life Map
- College Worksheet
Everyone
- Plan and write speeches related to Party Platform on Thursday (problem, solution, party stance, liberal v. conservative stance, and why one is better)
- Bill Summary (due Wed. at 8 AM)
- 2nd Interview if you haven't done it yet.

Melogno:
North
- Launch day tomorrow!
Everyone
- Observation and Analysis Report


Reminders:
- Kickball on Friday!
- Model Assembly Platform on Thursday
- Rules Test Friday

Schedule 11/28-12/2

Tomorrow Reminders
*Bring $28 for sweater (write the check to iPoly and in the memo class of 2012)
*Bring $4 for Adopt-a-Family donation

Schedule
M: 1, 2, 3
T: 4, 1, e
W: 2, 3, 4
Th: Party Platform:  Go directly to the Cal Poly room near Ursa Minor

• Andromeda Suite (Democrats)
• Orion Suite (Republicans)

Fr: check into house quickly, committee (rules test/study hall), house Xmas party planning, electives, house competition (kickball)*

*wear exercise clothes

 Due Date Reminders Thursday 12/1 Component 6 Party Platform
Friday 12/2 Component 3 Rules Test
Tuesday 12/6 Lunch Chair meeting (for folks who passed at 80% & interested in running for the role)
Tuesday/Wednesday 12/6-12/7 Component 5 Survey due
Thursday 12/8 Component 5 ESA due
Friday 12/9 Component 6 Speech due to turnitin.com by 8AM

Component 8:  4 day simulation on how a bill becomes a law
Friday 12/9 Day 1:   Committee Party Caucus
Monday 12/10 Day 2 :  Committee Day (bills pass or are voted down on this day, if passes, guaranteed for Day 3 & 4)
Tuesday:  Research Check 3 & Model Assembly work
Wednesday:  Day 3: Party Caucus meeting in the Cal Poly rooms*
Thursday:  Day 4:  Full Assembly day at West Covina Chambers*

*Go directly to the required location, do not come to iPoly first

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving 2012!  Click here for history of Thanksgiving.   

Here is some more information about the kids we are helping for Adopt-a-family:

   Alexis  (personal style: jerkin style clothing)
    12 yrs. old
    Shoe size: 4.5
    Top: (L)
    Pants: 29/30 waist: 29/30

    Maria  (personal style: skinny jeans person –)
    14 yrs. old
    Shoe size: girls size 2 -
    Top: M
    Pants: 7

   Andrew
    3 yr old boy:
    Shoe size: (ages 3-4) were 8-10
    Top: 5t
    Pants: 5t

Rule of 4 Part III: 9th Annual Adopt-a-Family

As we began to organize for the 9th annual Adopt-A-Family, I wanted to thank you all for your effort so far.   Thanksgiving and Christmas are times of year for us to give back to the community to help folks who need the help in difficult economic times.

(1) Who are we helping?

• family in La Puente
• single mother with 3 children (14 year old girl, 12 year old boy, and 3 year old boy)

(2) How do we help?   Using the rule of 4, we all give $4 by December 7th.    You are welcome to give more and/or give whatever you can.  Talk to your parents over Thanksgiving.
(3) When we get all the money together (from 2012, 2013, iPoly faculty/staff, and maybe a few others), what do we do next?

• Shop on December 7 & 8.
• Wrap on December 9 
• Delivery December 10 

(4) Can I go shopping with the group?  Yes, of course, see committee below and talk to them.  Can I go to deliver gifts on December 10th?  Yes!  But we are limited in how many people we can bring.  

(5) Who do I talk to or give money to?

• Senior ASB committee leaders are Karen & Jackie
• Committee members (W: Andrea, Jazmin; N:  Elissa, Diana; S: Jessica, Alec; East:  Emanuel, Christa)

*This is not a house competition.   This is simply about helping a family in La Puente who could really use the help.   We are only keeping track of who is giving us what and how much because this is typical practice when running activities like this.  If your parents or a business you know wants to donate and wants the TAX ID # for their taxes, see Purther.

(6) Committee Members

• Committee members:  What do we do?  Collect $4 from each senior in your house & encourage each junior to give $4 and collect their $.  Document who gives you what in both grade levels. 
• Go shopping with the team if you can
• And help wrap

Can Drive update

Wow!  4300 cans.  East won!

Blog 10: Self-Reflection

Title:  Self Reflection
Label:  Research
DUE DATE: Thursday December 8th 8AM
Content:
(1) How do you think you are doing so far in your senior project and why?  AE, P, AP, CR, or NC
(2) What one thing do you think you have done well on and why?
(3) What is one thing you would like to improve on and why? 

Can Drive Update

We have collected 1607 cans so far.   The final due date for can donations is Monday morning.    I delivered about 1000 cans today.  I emptied out 12N, 12W, & 11S.   We will make the final delivery on Tuesday.  

If you are interested in helping giving out cans and other food, Sister Rose told me they hand out food daily but for this upcoming Thanksgiving they are doing it on Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the:

Resurrection Catholic Church
3324 East Opal Street
Los Angeles, CA 90023

She noted they get thousands of people.    Sister Rose wanted helpers there at 10:15 or 10:30 AM.   See me if you are interested, I will give you the number to call Sister Rose. 

Current #s: West:  400  North:  484   South:  574   East: 199

House Competitions: Update

Volleyball:  I think the final score was 32-26.  West House won.


Capture the Flag:    Mr. Larino, claiming to the be the MVP, helped lead North to beat East 3 to 1.


Operation Christmas:    East House won by having the most completed shoeboxes.

Yearbook:  East and South won.

Schedule 11/21-12/16

11/21-22
M: 1,2,3
T: 4, Thanksgiving House Party, elective

11/28-12/2
M: 1, 2, 3
T: 4, 1, e
W: 2, 3, 4
Th: party platform (go directly to the assigned Cal Poly rooms)
Fr: check into house quickly, committee (rules test/study hall), house Xmas party planning, electives, house competition (kickball)*

*wear exercise clothes

12/5-9
M: 1, 2, 3
T: 4*, 1 (survey due), E
W: 2, 3, 4
Th: 1,2,3,4 (ESA due)
F: Day 1 MA (speech due)

*Blog 10 is due by 8AM

12/12-16
M:  day 2
T: research check 3, Holiday House Party, elective
W: day 3
Th: day 4
Fr:  exit interview

Second rotation homework: 11/16-11/17

Ortega:

• Pro/Con partner speeches

Purther:

• Do Economic Systems

Ogden:

• Do as much of assignment #36 as you can

Melogno:

• Work on rocket

Reminders:

House competitions are tomorrow

Research check for model assembly committee tomorrow

Bring cans!

Thanskgiving Party Update

East House Thanksgiving

 

South House Thanksgiving 

 

West House Thanksgiving 

• In addition to what you signed up for, bring $3 tomorrow and give it to Jackie so she can order the Turkey/Ham.  
• Jesus is picking it up in Upland on Monday

 North House Thanksgiving

Economic Systems

(Big Idea)

Nations are not one type of economic system.  They take characteristics that best fit their need. What is our need?  Legislators represent us and make those determinations.  

Last class, we examined the basic differences between the two economic systems (Capitalism and Socialism).  Now you will look at the philosophers behind the system and what they say.

(Instructions)

1.  Read the biography of your economic philosopher as a group and develop a list of 10 literal (who, what, when where, and why) facts.

2.  Identify the strengths and concerns that this philosopher had with capitalism.  Explain what type of economic system (socialism, capitalism, communism) the economist would favor and why.  Support your opinion for both parts with the evidence from the reading.

3.  Determine how and why if your economist promotes each economic goal.  Support your opinion with evidence from the reading.

4.  Make the PowerPoint (not homework, we will finish during class time)

PowerPoint:

• Slides:  Title, Introduction, Body and Conclusion  
• Thesis is question #2
• 1/3 rule per slide
• Use speaker notes (what you would say in the presentation

(Roles)

Facilitator: Lead discussion on your economist and check for understanding

Harmonizer:  Making sure all folks have an opportunity contribute & get consensus on group decisions

Research Manager:  Make sure the specific questions are answered with evidence from the reading

Reporter:  On computer facilitating the completion of the PowerPoint  Organize your group on how you plan to put together your PowerPoint presentation.  Don't just start working, make a plan.

(Rule of Three)

• Play the roles effectively
• Completion of the PowerPoint requirements 
• The speaker notes = your actual presentation (did you answer the questions)

(Questions)  Facilitator 

1st rotation homework: 11/14-11/15

Ortega:

• Bring typed essays to next class 

Purther:

• Committee research
• Work on bill summary

Ogden:

• Finish assignment 35: Bias in Surveys

Melogno:

• Work on rocket, day 4 and 5 are during second rotation

Reminders/Announcements:

1. Operation Christmas is being pushed back to Thursday, 11/17 at 3pm
2. Tomorrow andThursday were having 2-core
3. House competitions are resuming this Friday

Class of 2012

Schedule 11/14-11/18

Monday: 1, 2, and yearbook 2012 photo*
Tuesday: 3, 4, and E
Wednesday: 1 and 2
Thursday: 3 and 4
Friday: Model Assembly Research Check #2**, House***, Elective, House Competition****

*Questions ask yearbook (Sarah, Elissa, Stefanie, or Will)
**Bring your Model Assembly updated WB and 3 articles (750 words or more) on the problem your bill is addressing.
***Talk to your senior ASB rep
****Dress to play volleyball or capture the flag

Ordering the sweater

Monday:  Order a senior sweater with your senior ASB representative.  How do you order?  Tell them you want one and your size.  Please note that if you tell them your size, you are obligated to pay for it.  We order only what is requested.

When is the money due?    Pay $28 to your senior ASB representative by Wednesday November 30th.   If you are writing a check, write it to iPoly.


We will be placing the order after we find out how many sweaters will be ordered on Monday.  If senior ASB doesn't ask you, ask them.

 
*DJ and Will worked together to put this on the required program. 

Sweater color: Maroon
Hooded
10oz

Second Rotation HMWK (11/9-11/10)

Ortega:

• Write a one page response on your position to one of the articles shared within your group
• Bring you typed persuasive essay next week

Purther:

• Get research on your committee

Ogden:

• Worksheet

Melogno:

• Bring the bottle by next rotation
• Tuesday you need 9 entries in your science fair journal 

Reminders!

• Science fair proposal due Friday 8am

Component 2: The Bill DQs & Summary

DQ

(1) What are the most important problems California faces within your committee issue?

(2) Why is your solution better than other solutions to the problem you are trying to address?

Bill Summary

I.  City Information (Ethnic/Racial Breakdown, Party Demographics, Income)

II. Problem (Describe the problem you are planning to address)

III. Solution (the bill)

                        A. Bill number (see Purther):

B. Title (you can change the name):

                        C. Preamble (purpose of the bill)[1]

                        D. Enforcement (department under the governor):

                        E. Funding ($250 million per committee maximum)[2]

                        F. Summary of the bill

                        i.   Use bullet points (put in bold your changes/amendment)

                        ii.  Ensure text is readable

                        iii. Help other students understand

IV. Why should your party support your bill (liberal/conservative justification)? Be specific and use examples.

V. How will this help your constituents?  Be specific and use examples.

[1] If the preamble does not support the bill, the chair of the committee process can throw out your bill before any vote.  It is a single sentence statement typically.

[2]  A = 250 million; B = 125 million; C = 75 million; D = 50 million; E = 25 million; F = 10 million; G = 5 million, H = 1 million; I = Bond (loan)

Model Assembly Component 2 Bill Committee Day Information

Agenda 

1.  DEM EAST     2.  REP WEST

3.  DEM SOUTH  4. REP NORTH

5.  DEM NORTH  6. REP EAST

7.  DEM WEST     8. REP SOUTH

Proceedings

Proceedings will include a structure debate part and a general debate section.  Structure debate is where assemblymembers will present their prepared presentations.  General debate is for assembly members to make comments or ask questions.

Rules

·      1 Knock = Vote has been counted (keep hands up until hearing 1 knock)

·      3 Knocks = Order (stop doing whatever you are doing and give the chair your attention)

·      Stand up and be recognized by the chair

·      Speak directly to the chair (eye contact on chair)

·      Point of Information

·      Point of Inquiry

·      Motion to Recess

o   Second (not debatable)

o   Hands up vote (count it)

o   Knock the gavel once and make the ruling

Hunzeker Announcement

Email from Terrin Liwag.  

"I found a really cool site seniors can use to get their college essays peer reviewed.

Go to http://www.essayforum.com/ and the sign up takes less than a second and its free. They have moderators who I guess work for the site so they know what colleges are looking for. It's really helped me and Hunzeker advised me to share it with the world :D"

First Rotation HMWK (11/7-11/8)

Ortega:

• Margin note " Sanctuary City, Not LA", Find out if it is Ethos, Pathos, or Logos, and write how you felt about the editorial
• Find your own editorial about immigration ( does not have to be about California but keep it from the USA)

Puther:

• Review either problem, solution, or liberal/conservative view and why for Model Assembly committee day
• West:  Bring life maps complete

Ogden:

• Rev 11,12
• Aleks

Melogno:

• North: Study for the test
• None

Reminders!

• Blog 9 is due this FRIDAY 8AM
• Bring Cans by November 21
• Tomorrow we have the committee presentations

                                                         Second time I have seen Anahi &
                                                         Maria in the same room.

Senior Class Sweaters Update

Size:  10oz & Hooded

Color: Maroon  (Click Here)*

Price: $28 per sweater

We should be taking orders on Wednesday or Thursday.  Senior ASB will update you.  The updated front sweater design will be posted.  Senior ASB will ask for your size.  If you give them your size, you will be obligated to pay for the sweater. 

*Maroon won in the vote by substantial numbers.

Notes:  

• Back will have names listed in 3 columns with 2012 listed under the names.  Under the 2012 will be international polytechnic high school. 
• $28 includes a design on the back and front.

Schedule 11/7-11/11

M: 1, 2, 3
T:  4, Model Assembly Committee Meeting*, Elective
W: 1, 2
R: 3, 4
F:  No School (Veteran's Day)**

*Go to
-Arts/Tourism/Internet Research/Sports:  Ortega
-Human Services: Melogno
-Health Care: Purther
-Education: Ogden
**Blog 9 is due at 8AM

Reminders
-Bring cans!!
-Fill your shoebook for Hope Club
-Soda extra

What can I be working on for my senior project?
-Blog 9: Science Proposal
-Independent Component 1
-Service Learning
-Research on your own (document it on your WB and take notes)

Senior ASB Committees
-Bring cans!!   Ryan, Natalie, David, Stephne, Brandon, Megan, Will & Carly remember to count your cans on Thursday and give the number to Jackie.  Talk to the 11th grade houses also.  After week 1, South House 2012/2013 is currently in the lead.
-Recycling Committee:  Have we met, put together a plan and started to implement it?  Check in with Erika.
-Reunion Committee:  Did we collect on Friday?  Are we ready to mail the $5.50 per student and the filled out information sheet to the company?  Check in with Karen.
-Calling Parents:  Madelene is heading this up.  We are looking for a parent to help us pick up pizza on Monday or Thursday.  Do you know a parent that can help?  Or do you want to help call?  See Madelene.

Third Rotation HMWK (11/3-11/4)

Ortega:
- Revise essays and bring peer review papers to class.

Melogno:
- Giancoli problems: pg. 188 #1-4, 6-8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22-24, 27

Ogden:
- ALEKS assessment

Purther:
- WEST: Snow (due Friday)
- Nothing

Reminders:
 - Research Count tomorrow. Bring all of your research in your 3 ring binder.
- Dress for competition!
- Bring cans!

Better Budget: Role of a Legislator

(Big Idea)
According to the Model Assembly packet, a legislator performs one or more of the following roles:

(1) Trustee
(2) Delegate
(3) Partisan
(4) Politico

However, which one is the most important role for a legislator to perform and why.  Back up your answer with evidence from the work we have done in the class (Xlandia PBL, Better Budget PBL, Model Assembly PBL, and your Senior Project).   Feel free to cite any number in the notebook and the content you learned.

(Instructions)

In your Better Budget groups, write a minimum 250 word essay in response to the prompt.   Please remember to include:

• Thesis statement = answer to the prompt
• Introduction
• Body (evidence from the notebook)
• Conclusion (1.  summarizing essential points 2.  most important assignment or source  3.   what your group gained from the experience of the Better Budget PBL)

One group per computer

One response per group

Completed in class

(Roles)

Facilitator: Navigate your group to the completion of this assignment
Harmonizer: Get consensus on what will be written and talk to other harmonizers if in need of looking at the work your group did with possible partners
Resource Manager:  Make sure everything your group is doing is supporting the thesis statement
Reporter: Make sure your group plans their response before writing and you write down the plan in your notebook under the correct number.

(Rule of Three)

• Does your response have the proper format (introduction, thesis, body, and conclusion)?
• Did you support your thesis with evidence from assignment in the notebook?
• Did you group use the roles effectively in class?  

(Questions)  Facilitator only

(Fin) 45 minutes and submit it to turnitin.com (under Better Budget: Role of a Legislator)

Second Rotation (11/1 - 11/2) HMWK

Ortega:
- OPTIONAL: Take a look at this website to keep up with current events and politics.

Melogno:
- Giancoli problems: pg. 188 #1-4, 6-8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22-24, 27
- SOUTH HOUSE: Science Journal, 6 entries.

Ogden:

- ALEKS
- ALEKS assessment will be up tomorrow.

Purther:

- None! But be ready to create a poster next block.

Reminders:

- Friday is Research Count! Bring all research (including interviews) and a current WB. 

- Volleyball and Capture the Flag is also on Friday. Dress appropriately. 

- Remember to bring cans!

Homework First Rotation HMK (10/31-11/1)

Ortega: None.

Melogno: Giancoli problems: pg 188 #1-4, 6-8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22-24, 27

Purther: Get one more bill per person. Groups of three should have 7 to show Purther, and groups of four should have 9.

Ogden: Worksheet 10ab and the quiz

Reminders:
* Friday is Research COUNT, meaning bring all of your research to count and sort with your house teacher.
* Friday is also the day we play Volleyball or Capture the Flag against each other, so dress in your exercise clothes!
* There is a Science Journal check on Wednesday and Melogno expects six entries to be done.