tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73996467539877869402023-11-15T23:49:24.011-08:00Mrs.Coburn's Classroom Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-20525208900186422462015-08-11T07:54:00.001-07:002015-08-11T07:54:15.696-07:00New School Year!<b>Hello everyone! I hope you all had a relaxing, safe, and fun summer! As we near to school time here are a few reminders and updates if you want to get ahead of the game:</b><br />
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1. Be sure you have completed your summer assignment! Two books, two mini assignments per book. These are due FRIDAY, AUGUST 28. Remember, this counts as your first test grade. If you need a reminder or an assignment sheet, see last post for details.<br />
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2. Open house is Thursday, August 20 from 5-7. Drop in any time during those hours and get your schedule and come visit!<br />
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3. The first day of school is Monday, August 24! See the OCS site for more specifics on what time/where to drop off.<br />
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<b>If you want to get ahead of the game:</b><br />
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1. I'm *trying* to do <b>Google classroom</b> this school year. Bear with me as this is an experiment on my end. Some students have been sent an invite to their school email, please accept. This is more of a student resource than a parent one, however, I think it will be MUCH better for putting up assignments and giving reminders. There are so many awesome features for Google classroom, so I am super excited!<br />
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<b>7th graders class code for joining is: 4ulbf33</b><br />
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<b>8th graders code for joining is: fvbmmmz</b><br />
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2. I'm also *trying* <b>Remind </b>(formerly Remind 101, if you are familiar with that). This is a safe, educational texting service. You also can get the texts via e-mail or with the Remind app. It will allow me to easily communicate with PARENTS and STUDENTS. You sign up by sending a text or visiting their website with my code. I then will send out text reminders from my computer. You cannot respond to the texts and no one, including me, can see your number. It reminds me of when I get those messages to my phone directly sent from Verizon. I think this will be an great, easy way to update students and parents on what's going on in the classroom, due dates, assignments, etc. If you want more info on Remind check out their website: https://www.remind.com/<br />
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<b>7th graders: Text number 81010 with the message "@OCSELA7"</b><br />
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<b>8th graders: Text number 81010 with the message "@OCSELA8"</b><br />
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Thanks!<br />
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As always, if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me! See you all soon!<br />
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Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-79026411728578961232015-06-10T07:21:00.001-07:002015-06-10T07:21:19.988-07:00SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS FOR 7/8 ELA and a supply list!<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">College ruled notebook paper</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 ream copy paper</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clorox wipes</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Large binder with dividers for all subjects OR multiple small binders </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Art box with: colored pencils, markers, highlighters, scissors, glue sticks, tape</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Language Arts:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One 2-Subject spiral, college ruled notebook. A notebook with folders within it would be helpful. This will be used for MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Folder or place in binder to keep handouts and returned work</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Colored pens for interactive notebook </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sticky notes of any size</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Math:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One 2-Subject spiral, college ruled notebook. A notebook with folders within it would be helpful. This will be used for MATH AND LANGUAGE ARTS. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Folder or place in binder to keep notes, tests and quizzes.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Calculator for use AT HOME</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Science:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Individual binder or place in large binder to keep up with handouts and returned work </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Studies:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One spiral notebook with perforated pages</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One folder (the spiral notebook may have a folder built-in) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spanish:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ruled paper</span></div>
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<b>7/8 Summer Reading Assignment</b><br />
<b>Due Friday, August 28</b><br />
<b>Counts as a test grade</b><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Assignment Step 1:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Read </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> two</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> books of your choice. They may be fiction or nonfiction, but if you read nonfiction it must be at least 100 pages. If you need ideas, check out the list below. Most all of the books in the list can be found at Barnes and Noble, on Amazon, or in public libraries. They could also be purchased for Kindle or iPads. Please read books you HAVE NOT read before! Use the books you choose to complete Part 2. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Book Ideas</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Maze Runner Series by James Dashner</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Divergent Series by Veronica Roth</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord of the Rings Series by JRR Tolkien</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Giver Series by Lois Lowry</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anne of Green Gables Series by L.M. Montgomery</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Mortal Instrument Series by Cassandra Clare</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shiver Trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Book Thief by Markus Zusak</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lord of the Flies by William Golding</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dune by Frank Herbert</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eragon by Christopher Paolini </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unwind by Neal Shusterman </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Autobiographies of any kind </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Jerry Spinelli</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Jacqueline Woodson</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Jodi Picoult </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Sarah Dessen</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Nancy Farmer</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anything by Alan Gratz (Except Prisoner B-3087) *** OCS Guest Speaker in the fall</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When in doubt, check out the “Young Adult” section of libraries and stores or look for books that have medals on the front, such as the Newbery and Caldecott Medals, Printz Award and Best Books for Young Adults awards. These are usually great choices that will be good reads!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Diary</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pretend to be one of the main characters from your novel and write a diary entry from their point of view. Explain how this character is thinking/feeling about a pivotal event, major decision, etc. Reflect on what is happening as well as how the character may be changed. (Must be over one page) </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prepare a video trailer for your chosen novel. The trailer should be 3-5 minutes long, and a positive presentation of the subject. The trailer must contain original footage, or copyright free media. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As an investigative reporter, you sneak into the home of the main character in your novel. Report at least 10 items that you find and include a picture (hand-drawn or digital) for each item. Also, include a written Explanation (2-3 sentences per item) identifying how each item connects to the main character. These items may or may not have been mentioned in the novel…feel free to use your imagination .</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Cambria; font-size: 14.666666666666666px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Write a letter to the author of your chosen novel. Explain what you liked and disliked, ask any questions that you have about the story/characters, explain what you would have changed if you were the author, and mention at least one thing that you will always remember about this novel and why. (Should be written in letter format! Must be over one page) </span></div>
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<br /><br /><br /><br />Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-14603413830051622062015-04-07T11:12:00.000-07:002015-04-07T11:12:06.263-07:00Week of April 6-10Welcome back from Spring Break! We are full speed ahead this week and will be for the rest of the school year. This is the time of year where EVERYONE is preparing for going to the next grade; therefore, doing some more difficult reading and assignments. We are in our last unit before we begin to review for EOGs.<br />
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First period chose books today to read over the next four weeks. We will be working a lot in class doing independent reading. Students will receive a choice board tomorrow where they have the options of different tasks to complete each week. They will likely have to work on reading and this choice board at home.<br />
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Fourth period will begin reading the classic, Animal Farm, tomorrow. There will be weekly reading and assignments to go with the book.<br />
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Eighth graders are starting To Kill a Mockingbird. Expect lots of reading to be done at home! We will be going over this story at length in class and doing activities accordingly.<br />
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Thanks and if there are any questions please don't hesitate to e-mail or call!Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-75949071409515318622015-03-20T06:10:00.001-07:002015-03-20T06:10:31.178-07:00Weekend of March 20I don't typically assign homework over the weekend, but we have a bit of an exception this weekend.<br />
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First period needs to do the front page of their persuasive essay packet-- it is just writing out their claims and providing textual evidence. Many students got started before class ended.<br />
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Fourth period needs to read chapters 13 and 17 of Frankenstein and do the accompanying assignments.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Amber CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-74317611130619081232015-03-16T05:40:00.000-07:002015-03-16T05:40:28.471-07:00Week of March 16-20This week, we are all continuing with reading Flowers for Algernon (7th grade) and House of the Scorpion (8th grade). We will be focusing this week on character and plot development. All students will be creating character maps based on various characters from their novels.<br />
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8th Grade House of the Scorpion reading for this week is as follows:<br />
Monday: 21-23<br />
Tuesday: 24-25<br />
Wednesday: 26-28<br />
Thursday: 29-30<br />
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Students will also be expected to continue working on literature circle roles and double entry journals.<br />
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7th grade students may have some homework this week, which will likely be a continuation of items started in class.<br />
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Thanks and as always if you have any questions please e-mail me!<br />
--Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-42142492171395480762015-03-09T08:40:00.003-07:002015-03-09T08:40:27.039-07:00March 9-13This week, we are all finally back on a routine!<br />
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7th grade students are reading Flowers for Algernon. Most of the reading and work for this story will be finished in class. If any homework, it will be finishing in class assignments.<br />
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8th grade is reading House of the Scorpion. Each student has a literature circle role sheet and double entry journal due on FRIDAYS each week. In addition, students also started creating maps of the setting in class today. Below is the reading schedule for this week:<br />
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Monday: Chapters 11-13<br />
Tuesday: 14-16<br />
Wednesday: 17-18<br />
Thursday: 19-20<br />
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Thanks and if you have any questions please let me know!Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-61519821868484331852015-02-09T09:20:00.002-08:002015-02-09T09:20:20.632-08:00Week of February 9-13Hi all,<br />
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This week, we are ALL doing research!<br />
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7th graders are all doing research on their choice of an artist, mathematicians, or engineers. They will eventually begin work on a multi-genre paper.<br />
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8th graders are doing research on their top 3 colleges. They will eventually create a formal research paper and their own resume.<br />
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For both grades this is what we will be focusing on for the next TWO WEEKS. This is classwork, homework, EVERYTHING. What is not finished in class, will need to be worked on at home for homework.<br />
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ALL STUDENTS should have all of their research FINISHED when they arrive at class on Thursday. I will check all research that day and give a classwork grade.<br />
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The final products are due Monday, February 23.<br />
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**On another note, the OCS Writing Center will begin this Wednesday, February 11. This will be a place where students can come to get help from peers on any and all writing assignments. This is available 5th-8th grade. I encourage all students to give it a try! We will be open every Wednesday during Tiger Time and lunch! **<br />
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Thanks,<br />
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Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-86381430667557648322015-01-27T07:32:00.002-08:002015-01-27T07:32:22.384-08:00Week of January 26-30This week all classes are working on poetry analysis. We will be reading and interpreting poems using the TPCASTT strategy. All students also have a two page poetry pack for homework--due Friday.<br />
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There will be a TEST on poetry next Monday, February 2.Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-62962490311979694222015-01-07T11:07:00.000-08:002015-01-07T11:07:06.811-08:00New Year! Week of January 6-9Hi all! Welcome back to school for the new semester and new year! I have expressed to students the importance of finishing the year strong and because we are starting the second semester that expectations for work and behavior will be greater.<br />
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This week, 7th grade is working on writing a letter to a Holocaust survivor, which counts as a test grade. Their homework is to finish reading Prisoner B-3087 and complete Week 5 of their READON board. Homework and final drafts of letters are due Friday.<br />
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3rd period 8th grade is also working on a letter, which will count as a test grade for Night. They will need to be working at home some on this assignment. Letters are due Friday.<br />
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5 period 8th grade are all working on their author study compare and contrast essay. We are using class time to work on this essay, but they may also need time at home to finish and stay on track. We will have every day this week to work on these essays, but the final product is due Wednesday, January 14.<br />
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Thanks and as always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to e-mail me at acoburn@orangecharterschool.org<br />
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--Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-18435084962903916862014-11-03T06:23:00.001-08:002014-11-03T06:23:39.106-08:00Week of November 3-7This week, all classes are starting informational writing assignments. We will be working on these assignments for <b>TWO WEEKS in class!</b> All homework is working on/finishing those writing assignments. All classes have a calendar for what is due when, as well as some interim due dates just to keep on track with time management.<br />
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The final assignments are due <b>MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17th. </b><br />
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<b>8th Grade has an additional assignment, the children's book, due this Friday the 7th. </b>This is something we have worked on for a few weeks, but they should be finishing at home.<br />
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Thanks!! If you have any further questions, please let me know. All assignment sheets are posted under the 7th/8th tabs.<br />
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Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-19640525766567942782014-10-14T07:39:00.001-07:002014-10-14T07:39:14.720-07:00Week of October 13-17This week we are starting to wrap up our novels.<br />
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On Friday, October 17, ALL GRADES are starting an in-class final assessment for novels. This will be an open-book and open-ISN short answer test.<br />
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7th Grade Homework:<br />
Monday: Ch 21<br />
Tuesday: Ch 22<br />
Wednesday: Ch 23<br />
Thursday: Ch 24<br />
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8th Grade Homework:<br />
Monday: Ch 29-31<br />
Tuesday: Ch 32- 34<br />
Wednesday: Ch 35- 37<br />
Thursday: 38-39<br />
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Students may need to finish a Bio Poem from homework on Tuesday night, Oct 14.Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-87233689590095444802014-10-06T11:11:00.004-07:002014-10-06T11:11:44.363-07:00Week of October 6-10All students are working on persuasive essays this week. The essays are related to the the content in <u>Touching Spirit Bear</u> and <u>Mockingbird</u>. We will work on these essays Monday and Tuesday and the essays will be due on Friday.<br />
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<b>7th grad</b>e is reading chapters 14-20 in <u>TSB</u>. As always, the reading and questions are due on Friday and students may read as much as they like, but these are my suggestions:<br />
Monday: Chapters 14-15<br />
Tuesday: 16-17<br />
Wednesday:18-19<br />
Thursday: 20<br />
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<b>8th grade</b> is reading chapters 19-28 in<u> Mockingbird</u>. As always, reading, questions, and booklets are due on Friday and students may read as much as they like, but these are my suggestions:<br />
Monday: 19-21<br />
Tuesday: 22-24<br />
Wednesday: 25-27<br />
Thursday: 28<br />
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<b>8B (5th period) </b>should also be working on the author study project. There will be a project work day on Wednesday, the early release day. We will also have work days next Monday (Oct 13) and presentations will be October 14-15.Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-54267884137154412772014-09-29T11:23:00.001-07:002014-09-29T11:23:18.795-07:00Week of September 29-Oct 3This week, all classes are getting into reading their novels independently. There should be lots of reading going on at home! All students have accompanying comprehension/guiding questions to be completed for each chapter of their reading.<br />
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<b>7th Grade</b> needs to read chapters 7-13 of <u>Touching Spirit Bea</u>r. Students may break up reading however they want, but <b>ALL QUESTIONS for 7-13 are due on Friday</b>. My suggestion is as follows:<br />
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Monday: Ch. 7-8<br />
Tuesday: Ch 9-10<br />
Wednesday: Ch 11-12<br />
Thursday: Ch 13<br />
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<b>8th Grade</b> needs to read chapters 7-18 of <u>Mockingbird</u>. Students may break up reading however they want, but <b>ALL QUESTIONS and BOOKLET PAGES are due on Friday</b>. My suggestion is as follows:<br />
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Monday: Ch 7-9<br />
Tuesday: Ch 10-12<br />
Wednesday: Ch 13-15<br />
Thursday: Ch 16-18<br />
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As always, let me know if there are any questions or concerns. Students may see me during "warm up" time during class, homeroom, during Tiger Time, or if necessary, before or after school if they are having trouble understanding/completing homework.<br />
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Thanks,<br />
Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-75487334602121708532014-09-23T08:36:00.002-07:002014-09-23T08:43:31.536-07:00Week of Sept 22- 26 **Many important announcements**<b>Announcements:</b><br />
All students received progress reports last Friday, they need to be signed by a parent and turned in ASAP.<br />
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The entire middle school is attending Shrek the Musical in October. This is the "kick off" event for the arts this year, so all students should be in attendance. The price to attend is $6, please let us know if you need financial assistance. All permission slips and money are due by Oct 6.<br />
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Read-A-Thon ends this week. All money is due by Friday.<br />
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If your student wants to participate in Pizza Fridays during the month of October, they need to turn in all forms and money by next Monday, Sept 29. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS ON LATE PAYMENTS.<br />
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<b>Homework and class work:</b><br />
This week, all classes are getting into reading their novels. We are doing a lot of reading in class and students have been given some time to work on assignments that accompany their reading in class as well.<br />
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<b>7th grade</b> is reading <u>Touching Spirit Bear</u>. Their homework is to work on the "What would you do?" assignment that is a short reading passage with 4 open ended questions.<b> This is due on Friday.</b><br />
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<b>8th grade</b> is reading <u>Mockingbird</u>. Homework is to answer all comprehension questions, and fill out the Mockingbird booklet for chapters 1-6. <b>This is due Friday. </b><br />
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As always, if students have any questions or concerns about homework or any other assignment, they may address them with me during class time, Tiger Time study hall, or if necessary, before school or after school.<br />
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--Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-11657492992670147942014-09-15T05:58:00.003-07:002014-09-15T05:58:16.084-07:00Week of 9/15-9/19<b>Homework: </b><br />
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7th grade needs to read "Stand Tall and Try Not to Fall" and answer accompanying questions.<br />
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8th grade needs to read "Three Questions" and answer accompanying questions.<br />
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<b>All students have a writing assignment due THIS FRIDAY</b>. I must receive the brainstorm, rough draft, and hard copy of final draft. Wednesday during class will be the only time this week we have to work on this. Students had every class period last week to work on this assignment and conference with me.<br />
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<b>Announcements:</b><br />
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Wednesday is an early release day.<br />
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Keep reading and logging minutes for the Read-A-ThonMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-34816752026724555962014-09-08T06:08:00.000-07:002014-09-08T06:08:00.813-07:007th and 8th Grade Homework 9/8-9/12 and New Writing AssignmentThis week students have a nonfiction text practice. They should have a piece of text about Rachel Carson as well as a half sheet with the assignments to go with it. <b>This is due Friday, 9/12. </b>I have told them they are welcome to do all 4 mini assignments at once if they want, or they may pace them throughout the week. I have given my suggested sequence. See assignment below:<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Directions: This homework is to be turned in by turned in by Friday, September 12.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may do it all at once or space it out over the course of the week. Mrs. Coburn’s suggested sequence:</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.15; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monday: Read the article, make any notes to help you understand and underline important facts/details. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday: Do the “Bonus” assignment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Roboto Condensed'; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>**All students were given a narrative writing assignment today in class. This includes an assignment sheet and a rubric. We started brainstorming today. We will be working on this predominantly in class, but students may work outside of school if they need extra time or fall behind. </b></span><br />
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<br />Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-17424064210870634652014-09-02T06:19:00.002-07:002014-09-02T06:19:43.410-07:007th and 8th Grade Homework 9/2-9/5For Tuesday-Wednesday (9/2-9/3) all students are working on ISN pages 9-10. Finish Mind Map and written descriptions.<br />
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Thursday (9/4) there will be reading practice. A short passage and comprehension questions.Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-50239192101503195042014-08-25T06:41:00.001-07:002014-08-25T06:41:48.422-07:00Aug 25-29No home work for 7th or 8th grade this week... expect first homework to come next week.<br />
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Please continue to turn in all paper work, including the parent questionnaire for my class.<br />
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Monday in class we talked about classroom space, got to know each other a bit and made some goals on how we can launch beyond our limits this school year. I encourage you to ask your child about their goals and check in with them as the year goes on!<br />
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As always, any questions or concerns please e-mail me!<br />
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<br />Mrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-68467469096972524392014-08-19T11:40:00.002-07:002014-08-19T11:40:40.610-07:00Open HouseReminder: Open house is this Thursday, August 21st from 5-7 pm. I look forward to meeting with you all!<br />
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Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-46131254283445600962014-08-04T18:29:00.002-07:002014-08-04T18:29:27.017-07:00Launch Beyond Your Limits-- Classroom UpdateI have been busy busy busy organizing and setting up our classroom! I cannot wait to share it with both students and parents! Our classroom theme this year is "Launch Beyond Your Limits" because not only do I want us to all launch the new school year with success, but I want us to really focus on going above and beyond our limits academically and personally. I hope that this will be a year of growth for all.<br />
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As you all begin thinking about coming back to school, I urge you to consider what you can do to launch beyond your limits during this academic year. I also hope you think about "launching" on August 25th with a positive start to the school year! <br />
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See you all in a couple of weeks at open house! Check out the supply list under "Classroom Info" and email me at acoburn@orangecharterschool.org with any questions you might have before then!<br />
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-Mrs. CoburnMrs.Coburn's Classroomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14930639549725142671noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399646753987786940.post-15496890616186165202014-07-31T14:24:00.003-07:002014-07-31T14:24:52.007-07:00Welcome!Welcome to Mrs. Coburn's classroom website for the 2014-2015 school year! Please refer to the homepage blog for classroom updates and homework information. Check out the pages above for other information about my class, including an updated supply list and long range plan.<br />
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