Schedule 10/31-11/4

Great job today at Scare Fair!   The booths all looked great! The taco booth did great also.  And of course, the Haunted House was awesome.  Thanks for all the effort 2012!  Good job in all the folks who lead the booths (Madelene, Jackie, Erika, Karen, Roz, Jaime, Alex, Esther, Max, Inez, Anahi, and Melvin).  Next, 2012 & 2013 takes on the can drive.  Bring those cans!  November 21st is the final day to bring cans for delivery to the food bank in El Monte.  Talk to your 11th grade house partner!  Encourage them to bring also!

*Not all my photos came out, so if somebody has photos of the North and East booth, please email them to me.  Thanks

Monday 1, 2, and 3
Tuesday 4, 1, and Elective
Wednesday 2, 3, and 4
Thursday 1, 2, and 3*
Friday 4, House (Senior Project Research Count)**, House Competition***

*There is a meeting on Thursday at 12:40 in Purther's room for students apply to UCs
**Bring the required material for the research count
***Dress to play sports (Volleyball & Capture the Flag)

Third Rotation (10/27/2001)

Purther: Group bill & individual bill: problem and solution in your notebook (due Monday)

Ogden: Fair is Fair, Isn't it? Worksheet (due Monday)

Melogno: Giancoli [pg 188: #1-4, 6-8, 11, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22-24, 27]; Science Fair journal check Wednesday - 6 entries

Ortega: Final draft of personal statement due to Turnitin.com by Sunday 

REMINDERS:

* Tomorrow is Scare Faire, so remember to wear your costumes and bring any last minute decorations/booth materials. 

* Soda extra credit

* Blog 9 (Science Fair Proposal) is due next Friday by 8 AM

* Second interview is due tomorrow to Turnitin.com by 8 AM (remember your justification form!)
*Model Assembly Research Check 1 tomorrow.  Come prepared with 2 articles, 1 encyclopedia article, and your WB. 

SENIOR PROJECT RESEARCH COUNT NEXT FRIDAY (NOVEMBER 4TH)

Research Count

• House teacher will verify your total number of research articles on four separate occasions.
• Sources must be numbered and organized according to the WB
• All research must be presented in a three-ring binder for each research count
• Notes should be with each piece of research

What is due on November 4? (18 articles/2 interviews minimum)

Blog 9: Science Proposal

Title: Science Fair Proposal
Label: Science Fair
DUE DATE:  Friday, November 11th 8AM (*Calendar says November 10th, senior team moved it to the 11th)
Content:

1. What is your hypothesis?
2. Identify the dependent (produced), independent (manipulated) and control variables in your hypothesis.
3. What is the connection between your science fair project and your senior project EQ?
4. How will you perform the experiment?  Include the equipment you plan on using.
5. Which category will your project be listed under?  (For a full list of categories, go to the iPoly Physics webpage, then to the Science Fair tab.)

Second Rotation 10/25-10/26 HWK

*4-Block Tomorrow

Purther:  Bring stuff for scare fair
Ogden:  Bring stuff for scare fair
Melogno: Giancoli:  Page 188: 1-4, 6-8, 11-12, 15-16, 18-19, 22-24, and 27
Ortega: Spend 30 minutes a night working on your personal statement and bring your updated drafts to class every day this week

Reminders:
(1) During lunch and fourth block, 2012 needs your help in setting up the haunted house.
(2) Soda extra credit
(3) Blog 8 is due Tomorrow Morning by 8AM

(4) Second interview is due Friday 8AM to turnitin.com (justification form goes to house teacher)

First Rotation 10/24-10/25

Purther:  None

Ogden: None

Melogno: Giancoli:  Page 188: 1-4, 6-8, 11-12, 15-16, 18-19, 22-24, and 27

Ortega: Spend 30 minutes a night working on your personal statement and bring your updated drafts to class every day this week

Thursday:  Blog 8 is due by 8AM
Friday: Second interview is due to turnitin.com by 8AM (justification form to your house teacher) and bring 2 articles (750 words or more), an encyclopedia article related to your committee and your Model Assembly WB.

Please bring supplies to help out in all the scare fair booths and come in at lunch or after school and help put together the haunted house (see Jaime/Roz for what you can do).

COLLEGE FAIRS IN THE AREA:

Citrus College Fair
October 27, 2011
10 am - 1 pm
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA

East House Picture:

Second Interview due Friday 10/28 by 8AM to turnitin.com

Please remember to also turn in the justification form to your House teacher by 8AM on Friday also.  Click here for a justification form!

The second interview must be with your service learning contact or someone at your service learning place.

What else is going on Friday? 
(1) We are having the first Model Assembly research check.  By Wednesday, you will know your committee and at that point, find 2 articles (750 words or more) and 1 encyclopedia article (no word length) on issues related to your committee.   In addition to this, bring a Model Assembly WB. 

(2) Scare Fair (dress up for Halloween)

Haunted House & La Llorna Booth

*Please bring decorations to help with the 2012 Haunted House! 

Haunted House (Doll House/ Clown and Circus Theme!)

If you signed up to bring materials please bring them tomorrow! (Tuesday, October 25th!)

The Established Plan for the Haunted House: 


Trash Bags: Robert, Stephanie, Jazmin, Kevin

Door/Entrance Job: Sebastian, Victor

Speakers/Lights: Jesus

Fog Machine: Andrea

Clowns/Dolls Participants: Jesus, Michael, Kevin, Robert, Steven, Ashley, Elijah, *
*If you wish to participate and didn't show up to the meeting please inform Jaime or Roz!

On Tuesday lunch/after school we will be putting up the trash bags on Mr. Purther's wall in order to finish the phase of the planning and continue with the maze dividers and so forth. So if you signed up to bring trash bags, please bring them tomorrow!

La Llorona (Mexican Booth)

If you signed up to bring materials please bring them tomorrow! (Tuesday, October 25th!)

The Established Plan for La Llorona:

11am Set-up: Ashkan, Josh, Ryan, Jesus, Jazmin, Andrea
12-12:30: Roz, Jaime Carissa
12:30-1:00: Ben, Erik, Leah
1-1:30: Tanya, Melissa, Natalie
1:30-end: Roz, Jaime, Amanda
Clean Up: Josh, Jesus, Ashley, Sarah

EZ Up: Megan, Carissa, Ben, Sarah * (The extra EZ Ups will be borrowed from ASB!)
Table: Andrea, Melissa
Candy: Ashley, Roz, Jaime, Sam
Sombreros: Amanda
Horchata/Jamaica(Hibiscus) Mix: Roz
Horchata/Jamaica Jugs with Handle Scoop: Jaime

We will be borrowing some Mexican-themed decorations from Ms. VanSlogteren.

Schedule 10/24-10/28

Bring your essay to English class every day this week. 

Monday: 1, 2, and 3*
Tuesday: 4, 1, and Elective
Wednesday: 2, 3, and 4
Thursday: 1**, 2, 3, and 4
Friday: Model Assembly Research Check, Scare Fair set up, Elective, Scare Fair

*Lunch Haunted House meeting
**Blog 8 due by 8AM

Senior Class Current Committees

All individuals are responsible to involve their house.

Scare Fair Committee:  (West:  Jaime & Roz; North:  Alex & Esther; South:  Max & Inez; East:  Melvin & Anahi)  Committee leaders if you have any questions ask Karen and Madelene

Reunion Committee (West: Ashley, North: Victoria, South: Christine, East: Kenji)  Committee leaders if you have any questions ask Karen

Can Food Drive Committee (West: Natalie & Ryan; North: David & Stephne; South: Megan & Brandon; East: Carly & Will) Committee leaders if you have any questions ask Jackie

Recycling Committee: West: Carissa; North:  Gabriela; South: Danielle C;  Stephanie M)  Committee leaders if you have any questions ask Erika

Rule of 4: The Square (Giving Back to the Community)

Giving back to the community is also another facet we will be studying and experiencing this year as we study Purther's course EQ "What is most important to being a good citizen?" by completing four events as a senior class. 

(1) Operation Christmas Child (House Competition)  Sponsored by Hope Club

(2) 11 & 12 Can Drive to replace a food bank in West Covina to help the poor in the San Gabriel Valley & Los Angeles County (House Competition e.g. 11/12 W vs. 11/12 N vs 11/12 S, 11/12 E) Sponsored by Senior Class

(3) 11 & 12 Adopt a Family.  We will raise $ and gifts and help a family celebrate Christmas who could use the help in the Los Angeles County area.  Family is picked by the Catholic Big Brother Organization (not a house competition) Sponsored by Senior Class

(4) 9 & 12 Senior Citizen Day of Help (second semester, house competition) More Info Later

Third rotation homework

Ortega:
None
Purther:
None
Ogden:
Finish jr class president worksheet if you haven't presented it yet
Melogno:
None

Reminders:
Bring:

• $ and form for 2012 Reunion to your committee representative
• decorations for your classroom door and for the Haunted House
• supplies for Scare Fair booths
• Spirit Week is next week (wear black and orange, see Spirit Week post for more info)

Senior Project

• Blog 8 is due Thursday by 8AM
• Second Interview is due Friday by 8AM (interview to turnitin.com & justification to house teacher

Model Assembly

• Research Check #1 is Friday 10-28.  Bring 2 articles, 1 encyclopedia article, and a WB related to committee you will be choosing on Tuesday/Wednesday rotation

#56 Research (Model Assembly Component 4)

 

Description: Students collect and maintain research on their own bill topic as well as other topics in order to effectively argue their cases during the four-day simulation.
	Preparation Section: Must be complete for assessment	S	T	R
	·       Students will show evidence of the working bibliography and the printed sources at every research check ·       During the final day of the simulation in West Covina, students will need to bring their completed folder.  It is due on December 15th at   3:00 PM prior to leaving the West Covina Chambers.
	Content
	Required number of sources per student: Dates Articles Blurbs Books Interviews Encyclopedia Audio-Visual Oct. 28 2 Open Open Open 1 Open Nov. 18 3 Open Open Open Open Open Dec. 13 3 Open Open Open Open Open Dec. 16 (28 Total)** 20* 4* Open 1* 1 2* *  In addition to sources counted during research check, additional notes for independent research of 12 articles, 4 statistical blurbs (ESA worksheet), an interview (Discovering Constituents component), and 2 audio-visual sources are required. ** Students are expected to research sources on their own in between class research checks.  A good rule of thumb is that for each research check, 3-4 articles should be read independently in the following week. Folder should include: ·       Table of contents ·       Working bibliography ·       All margin-noted research in order listed in the working bibliography ·       Minimum of five speeches ·       Additional notes On December 16th, at I-Poly, each senior will be meeting with their committee teacher for  the exit interview. Grading Criteria ·       Number/quality of sources ·       Margin noted articles ·       Working bibliography
	Discussion Questions ·       What is the most important source you have for your bill and why? ·       What is the most important source you have for another bill and why? ·       What makes an expert an expert and why?
	Technical
	·       Margin note any information you read to show evidence you read it, and include it in your research ·       Organize your folder ·       Document research in working bibliography according to MLA specifications

House Competition: Spirit Week October 24-28

Monday: Black and Orange Day

·      Black and Orange clothing

·      Black and Orange face paint

·      Black and Orange accessories

Tuesday: Superhero Day

·      Superhero Cape

·      Superhero shirt (You can make your own superhero logo or wear something with your favorite superhero)

·      Superhero Mask

Wednesday: Ghost Day

·      Ghost “costume” (large blanket, bed sheet, etc.)

·      White Paint

·      All white clothing

Thursday: Bloody Mess Day

·      Bloody Paint

·      Fake Scars

·      Red attire

Friday: Costume Day

·      Dress up in your Halloween Costume! (:

Second Rotation Homework: 10/18-10/19

*Monday at lunch meeting for folks interested in helping with the Haunted House

Ortega:

• Presentations are tomorrow

Purther: 

• 2 committees that interest you

Ogden:

• Finish Junior Class Pres. worksheet 
• Test tomorrow 

Melogno:

• No homework

Reminders: 

• Tomorrow is 4-core
• Pizza sales are tomorrow
• Order iPoly sweater for $30 by fridayScare Fair is on October 28th from 12-2PM.  
• The second dance is that evening from 7-10:30PM.

Hunzeker Announcement

THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS (for the Blog)

ACT Deadline for final testing registration is November 4th--you cannot
register for any ACT testing after November 4th.

SAT deadline for final testing registration is October 21 (this Friday)--you
cannot register for any SAT testing after this Friday

CSU and UC application deadlines are approaching.  Don't wait.  Finish your
application and get to the counseling office for one more final review.
THEN SUBMIT THEM!

All students who applied to CSU's and checked EOP....see Ms. Hunzeker for
instructions.

South wins

10/18/2011 Prom Notes

 Karen introduces Shutters and explains how it looks like. She said we will be using the whole hall. It is undergroundish! Decoration will be based on theme.

Brainstorming ideas!

·      Speak easys/ 20’s theme

·      50’s/ Classic Glam

·      Underwater 50’s

·      Masquerade

·      Classy 20’s

·      Titanic theme (maybe)

·      James Bond (maybe Kenji’s ideas)

·      Sci-fi (maybe)

·      California Dreaming

·      Arabian Nights

·       

Purther explains the room even more

May 18^th Friday. Have to agree on appetizer and dessert.

Jackie reading list off ideas:

Casino

lua

50’s

Hollywood

paris

stars

castle

enchanted forest

love story

An even of stars, Arabian nights, a summer nights dream. born to be wild, etc.

Live band- $500 for DJ prom. thinking about live band depends on theme.

First Rotation Homework: 10/17-10/18

Ortega:
Work on presentations for second rotation


Purther
Model assembly component one due second rotation

Ogden
Worksheet and second part of the athletic shoe

Melogno
North: have 2 pieces of research for your science project and a quad ruled notebook
East/West/South: none

Senior Class Announcements
Blog on independent comp. 1 is due tomorrow by 8am
Tomorrow is Don't be a stranger day
Prom committee meeting and girls soda chugging competition on Tuesday 1:30 PM
House competitions are Friday for practice only
Bring decorations for house ramp and supplies for the booths (once we have selected one)
Bring soda for extra credit
Buy your iPoly sweater for $30
Scare Fair is on October 28th from 12-2PM.  The second dance is that evening from 7-10:30PM.
We need easy ups, tables and a barbecue for Scare Fair.  If you have something, we can use, talk to your House ASB representative.

Blog 8: Research Reflection

Title: What I've Learned So Far
Label: Research 
DUE DATE:  Thursday October 27th by 8AM
1) What have you learned how to do since you started working on your senior project?
2) Post evidence of this accomplishment.  It can be in the form of a picture, video, document, etc..
3) What research helped you to do this and how?*

*What research = name the source
*How = What in the research specifically helped you do what you are posting as evidence

Schedule 10/17-10/21

Monday-1, 2, and 3
Tuesday*-4, 1**, and Elective
Wednesday***-2, 3, and 4
Thursday-1, 2, 3 and 4
Friday-Research Check 7 or library****, Elective, House Competition*****

*Blog 7 Independent Component 1 due
**Model Assembly Component 1 Presentation & Book Presentations start
***Model Assembly Component 1 Presentation & Book Presentations continue
****East house is going to the library.  Be there at 8AM.
*****West & South playing Volleyball; East & North playing capture the flag (practice)--please remember to dress to exercise; we need an additional referee per house to help, see Purther if interested

Senior Class Announcements:

• Senior sweater design due by 8AM Monday to Purther
• Voting for color click here
• Tuesday is Don't be a stranger day
• Prom committee meeting and girls soda chugging competition on Tuesday 1:30 PM
• Bring decorations for house ramp and supplies for the booths (once we have selected one)
• Bring soda for extra credit
• Buy your iPoly sweater for $30
• Scare Fair is on October 28th from 12-2PM.  The second dance is that evening from 7-10:30PM.
• We need easy ups, tables and a barbecue for Scare Fair.  If you have something, we can use, talk to your House ASB representative.
• Can any of your parents/older siblings pick up pizza on Monday or Thursday and deliver it to iPoly for us to sell by 12:20 PM? 

North & South won

South beat West 2-1 in capture the flag.
North beat East 2 games to 1 in Volleyball

3rd Rotation HMEWRK (10/13) :D

Ortega:

• Work on presentations due tuesday (north) wednesday ( south,east,west)
• For extra credit, bring blankets Ortega can use for Don't be a stranger day

Ogden:

• Aleks

Purther:

• Work on Comp. 1 (see photo)
• There are no lobbyist (don't worry about that part of the packet)
• The interview will be turned in when you present, it will not go to turnitin.com.  You will need to turn in the justification form and then your interview should be part of the presentation content.
• I prefer to see all of you go to the city and tour it, but the minimum expectation would be:
  
  Groups of 3:  2 individuals go
  Groups of 4:  3 individuals go

Melogno:

• Bring your Science fair journal ( make sure its quad ruled not lined)
• 2 pieces of research, and or 1 book

Reminders!

• Blog is due tuesday at 8AM
• Comp.1 is due next tuesday (west) wednesday (north,south,east)
• Bring exercise clothes tomorrow!

Hunzeker Announcement

Pomona USD College Fair
October 19, 2011
6 pm - 8:30 pm
The Pomona Fairplex
1101 McKinley Ave
Pomona, CA  91768

Senior Announcements

• Tuesday 10-18 is Don't Be a Stranger Day (last day for sign up this Friday)
• 10-28 is Scare Fair and the second dance.  The second dance is 7-10:30PM.  
• Buy a school sweater for $30 (see E-Board)
• Senior Sweater design is due Monday
• Bring decorations for Scare Fair
• Think about possible booths for Scare Fair (see photo)
• House competitions Friday
• Bring soda for extra credit
• Prom meeting Tuesday 1:30

2012 Xlandia: Most Important Democratic Feature

2nd Rotation HMWRK (10/11-10/12) :D

Ortega:

• 5 alternative notes (If book is finished, find an outside resource and take notes)
• Fix personal essays

Purther:

• Work on our first component for Model Assembly " Discovering Your Constituents"

Ogden:

• None

Melogno:

• None

Reminders!

• Blog 7 next tuesday due at 8AM
• First Model Assembly Component due Oct. 18 (west) Oct. 19 (north, south,east)
• Dress in exercise clothes for Friday's house competition  
• Sweater designs due by Monday 8AM
• Sweater color vote also on monday, click here for choices

Hunzeker Announcement
Scholarship, click here

Blog 7: Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

The purpose of the blog is for the house teacher to approve what you are doing.

TITLE:  Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

LABEL: Independent Component

DUE DATE: TUESDAY October 18th at 8AM

CONTENT:

 (1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

Independent Component Contract:

The independent component is an opportunity for you top select a direction and create your own component.  Each component must demonstrate 30 hours of work.  On the due dates, please turn in the following

·     Log of hours on a calendar

·     Evidence of the 30 hours of work (e.g. transcript, essays, tests, art work, photographs)

·     LIA

Literal

(a) Statement saying: “I, student name, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.” 

(b) Explanation of what you completed.

Interpretive

Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ?  Be specific and use examples.

Grading Criteria (rule of 3)

·     Log on a calendar

·     Evidence of 30 hours of work

           LIA submitted to blog

Technical

·       Activity log maintained

·       Margin note research and add it to your working bibliography

·       Each component is 30 hours, there are two components, so 60 hours

Sweater Design: Monday October 17 8AM

The vote on the designs did not result in a majority victor.  In reviewing the numbers, senior ASB will open the door for submission of more designs.   Please submit any additional designs to Purther by Monday October 17th at 8AM.   We will have the vote on the design and color on Monday October 17th.  

Hooded sweater won!

Color choices click here!

First Rotation HMWK (10/10-10/11) :D

Ortega:

• 5 alternative notes
• fix errors in essay and work on the purpose

Purther:

• None (for West "Snow")

Ogden:

• Aleks ( 4 hours are due by Oct. 13)
• Athletic Shoe worksheet

Melogno:

• Giancoli Problems pg 100 #26, pg 101 # 29-36,41, 43-45,47,52,54,55

Reminders!

• Blog 6 Due tomorrow at 8AM
•  Second Interview due Oct. 28

Thinnes Announcement:
SAT Prep classes start Tuesday, October 25th.  Classes run Tu/Th 3:00-4:30.

I have 3 sessions this year:
#1 will start: Tuesday, Oct 25 and finish Thursday, Dec 1,  for test day Saturday, Dec 3
#2 will start: Tuesday, Jan 31 and finish Thursday, March 8 for test day Saturday, March 10
#3 will start Tuesday, April 24 and finish Thursday, May 31 for test day Saturday, June 2

Classes 1 & 2 have about 10 slots open as of today and the 3rd session is wide open.  To sign up, have kids see me and the cost is $60/session.

iPoly Mission

iPoly Mission

iPoly Faculty and Staff members will prepare graduates to perform significant roles in their community, the nation, and the world.

Graduates will:
Apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to solve problems.

Be lifelong learners who adapt to an ever-changing world by viewing society from multiple perspectives, and will have learned the global significance of a variety of events and disciplines.

Have learned to mediate and reach solutions using research, knowledge, and critical thinking.

Have learned how to communicate in a variety of ways, including formal and informal presentations, by teaching lessons, and writing papers.

Be able to collaboratively reach individual and group-related goals, have clarified their personal values, and developed a sense of community.

Be able to identify, explain, and apply universal concepts and will have acquired the knowledge and skills to responsibly and effectively use technology.

Third Rotation Thursday 10/6

Purther:  None
Ogden: ALEK, Athletic Shoes worksheet
Melogno:  Giancoli problems: pg. 100 #26, pg. 101 #36-29, 41, 43-45, 47, 52, 54, 55
Ortega:  7 alternative notes & type paper

*Blog 6 due Tuesday 8AM

Check out this program:   Alice

I am thinking about using it for an activity or two this year, any feedback on using it would be helpful.  The purpose of the program is teach students computer programming in a 3D environment.  Anybody can use it. 

Schedule 10/10-10/14

Monday: 1, 2, 3
Tuesday: *4, 1, and Elective
Wednesday: 2, 3, and 4
Thursday: 1, 2, 3, and 4
Friday: Research Check**, Advisory time, Elective, and House Competitions***

*Blog 6 is due by 8AM
**South is going to the library.  Be there at 8AM.
***House competitions are volleyball and capture the flag.  In order to receive credit for your participation in house competitions, you are required to dress to exercise. 

Hunzeker Announcement

Check out USC online, click here 

TGIF 281

2012 Class Photos

Second Rotation Homework (10/4-10/5)

Purther:
- Review your notebook!

Ogden:
- Complete the Athletic Shoes Worksheet.
- ALEKS

Mologno:
- Giancoli problems: pg. 100 #26, pg. 101 #36-29, 41, 43-45, 47, 52, 54, 55

Ortega:
- ANT for your book

Reminders:
- Blog 6 is due next Tuesday and Purther gave us more information in our notebooks about it, so it's a good idea to do it earlier
- North house is going to the Library on Friday, so they have to have their notes done by the time they turn them into Ortega at eight.

Hunzeker Announcement:

Click here for more information about UC Day on October 6th. 

Blog 6: EQ Draft #1

Title: Defining the Essential Question
Label: Essential Question
DUE:  TUESDAY 10-11 8AM

(1) What is your EQ?
(2) Define the words in your EQ to make sure we are on the same page regarding what your EQ means.
(3) What are some possible answers to your EQ so far?
(4) What has been your most important source and why?  Be specific.  If it is a person, name them and what they do, if it is an article, book or video, name the title and author.  

First Rotation HMWK (10/3-10/4)

Purther: 
- 40. Middle Class. Pick the three most important from the handout and explain why.
- 41. Ideas. Write down and idea for a booth for Scare Fair.

Ogden:
- Worksheet 5a-b
- ALEKS placement test

Mologno:
- East, West, South: pg. 100 #26, pg. 101 #36-39, 41, 43-45, 47, 52, 54, 55.
- North: pg. 98 #1-7, pg. 99 #19-22, 24, 25, 30

Ortega:
- Seven Alternative Notes

Reminders:
- CSU application night tomorrow (Tues.) 7-8:30 pm
- Blog is due tomorrow!
- On Friday, North is going to the library. Research Check has to be done by eight and turned in to Ortega when they meet her at the library.
 Hunzeker Announcements:

• Visiting Colleges:  La Verne University  Wednesday at Lunch.  Room: TBA
• COLLEGE WEEK LIVE:  Check it out--LOTS of UC Virtual tours this month
• UC Application Process will begin on Thursday at lunch time in Mr. Purther'sRoom.  First come, first serve. 

Schedule 10/3-10/7

Monday-1, 2, and 3
Tuesday*-4, 1, and Elective
Wednesday-2, 3, and 4
Thursday-1, 2, 3, and 4
Friday-Research Check 5**, House, Elective, and House Competition***

*Blog 5 is due by 8AM
**North House to the library.   Be there at 8AM in front of the library.  You will be meeting Ortega there.    Be prepared to show Ortega a completed research check at 8AM.
***Be prepared to do some sort of physical activity, so bring the proper clothes and shoes.

Check out and participate in the American Math Challenge.  Click Here for more information!

Fourth Rotation Homework(9/29)

Purther: None

Ogden: None

Melogno: Giancoli page 98 #1-7 and page 99 #19-22, 24, 25 and 30

Ortega: 7 alt note entries 

Record-breaking T.G.I.F dance

We had 281 students  buy a ticket for the dance which is a new record at iPoly.   West won the senior competitions.  It was very close.  1 or 2 people would have made a difference depending on the house.
Great job 2012! Thanks for your effort over the last two weeks and dance night Erika, Jackie, Karen and Madelene (and Kenji).   And thanks to all who helped out recruiting fellow iPolians to attend, setting up, the work during the dance, and the clean up.