Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Benchmark Standards Guide - check your answers!
You can give a big "Thank you!" to Zach Nobles next time you see him (or post a "thank you" comment to this blog entry). He agreed to complete the Benchmark Standards Guide early and send it to me so you can check your answers online. Thanks, Zach!!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Grades are updated
All grades are updated as of 9/27. If you have a question or concern about your grade, it's always best to see me in person so we can review your grade together. That way, I can either explain why you have what you have, or we can fix it if there is an error. --Mr. Ippolito
Kingdoms of West Africa - September 27-28, 2010
Again I want to remind all students and parents that whenever a student is absent, you can find all handouts and instructions in the Digital File Cabinet. Simply go to http://www.mrippolito.com, click on the "file cabinet" icon on the right side of the site, and locate our current unit of study.
Is this lunchbox yours?
These two lunchboxes have been enjoying time in my classroom for at least a couple weeks now. Does one of these belong to you or someone you know?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
African Proverbs - September 23-24, 2010
Please note that the Illustrated African Proverb does NOT go in the INB. You can find the instructions for this assignment, plus all other handouts and instructions for all assignments, in the Digital File Cabinet.
Also, there is a requirement that you mount your proverb onto cardstock or construction paper. Mr. Ippolito HAS construction paper you may use, but you must get the construction paper BEFORE the day the project is due.
The project is due NEXT Wednesday, September 29 (our next E-Day).
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
INB Grading Day - September 21-22, 2010
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Agenda Preview for Monday, 9/20/10
Hey B-day students,
Friday, September 17, 2010
Start of Africa Unit - September 17-20, 2010
Next we took the Rome/Islam Quiz. This is a closed note/closed book quiz. This quiz is graded, but not recorded, meaning if you don't do so great on it, don't worry. It won't affect your grade in the class in any way. We took the quiz, graded it in class, then put in in the INB as page 18.
We then took about 10 minutes to do an Africa Unit preview in the textbook. For this unit, we will primarily focus on 5:2, 5:3, 6:2, and 6:3. This was also helpful for our next activity, which is . . .
Starting on the cover page for the "Africa" unit. Just like last time, you need to have the title of the unit in big, bold letters in the center of the page, and then six symbols representing the unit around the title. Each symbol should be in four colors. We then started a brand new Table of Contents. This Table of Contents will start on page 19, the cover page of our new unit.
Finally, you have three things for homework. 1) Finish filling out your INB grade sheet (if you haven't already done so). 2) Get a parent/guardian to sign your INB grade sheet. and 3) read and do the 5-4-3-2-1 notes on Chapter 5, Section 2. This will go on page 21 of the INB.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
At Disney's California Adventure tonight
Mr and Mrs Ippolito are finally taking Libi to go see World of Color! If you're trying to contact Mr Ippolito tonight, I probably won't be able to get back to you until tomorrow. Thanks for your patience!
INB check will NOT be tomorrow, Period 2
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What did you learn?
For extra credit, students have the opportunity to post a comment to THIS blog entry to answer the question, "What did you learn from Mr. Al-Kalby?" You may, of course, also say a thank you message to him as well for donating his time to our classes for the day. To be eligible for the extra credit, please post your comment by Friday, September 17.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
River Rally photos by Joey Ganley
Monday, September 13, 2010
Mr Ippolito and National Geographic Society agree: NO fifth ocean
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Any graphic artists out there?
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Did you attend the River Rally?
If you attended today's River Rally, you have the opportunity to get up to five points (1-5 points, depending on quality of work) extra credit in Mr. Ippolito's class. Post a comment to this blog entry with a reflection on what you learned from today's experience at the River Rally (it can be the same reflection you have done for other teachers)
Mr. Ippolito
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ask a Muslim - September 10-13, 2010
1. Infinite Campus
2. 3:3 Quiz
3. Ask a Muslim
HW: Log on to Infinite Campus at least once between now and our class on Tuesday, September 14. We are nearing the end of our Islam unit. On Tuesday, September 14, Mr. Ippolito has invited Mohammed Al-Kalby, a student at UC Irvine, to come visit our classroom. Mr. Al-Kalby is a university student, he enjoys video games, he likes lifting weights, he rides a motorcycle, and he's a Muslim. In our time together on Tuesday, Mr. Al-Kalby will answer students' questions about what it's like to grow up as an American and as a Muslim. Today we spent time creating interview questions for him. Finally, your homework is to log into Infinite Campus (you the student, not just your parent). If you still have never logged in, here's how you do it. username: eight-digit student id#
password: first initial, last initial, six-digit birthdate For example, if I'm John Smith, born on March 4, 1998, then my password would be: js030498 If you log in incorrectly more than three times, the system will lock you out and you will need to visit Mr Smith, our school librarian, to reset your account.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Qur'an burning event is now just "on hold"
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There is apparently a bit of confusion this evening, and now Pastor Jones' church is saying that Saturday's Qur'an burning event is only "on hold." Here is an interview with the Muslim imam (local religious leader), Muhammad Musri, from Gainesville, Florida, who met with Pastor Jones earlier today.Florida pastor cancels Qur'an burning event
The announcement was just made this afternoon. The story is here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11255366
Pastor Terry Jones and "Burn a Koran Day"
Since we are studying the origins of Islam, this topic came up in each one of my history classes over the past couple days. Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida, is planning "International Burn a Koran Day" this Saturday, September 11. Americans of all faiths are urging Pastor Jones not to do this, but why is he planning this event, and what does he hope to accomplish? Here are a few stories from a few different sources:
INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT - http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/transcript-abc-news-terry-moran-interviews-pa...VIDEO - http://cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2010/09/08/zarrella.quran.burning.preacher.cnn
NEWS STORY - http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/09/administration-considers-calling-f... I encourage you to follow the news with your family this weekend to find out the latest on this story. --Mr. Ippolito
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Beliefs of Islam - September 8-9, 2010
Agenda:
1. Review the "Five Pillars" homework assignment
2. Journal - The Most Important Pillar (pg 14 in INB)
3. BrainPop - "Ramadan"
4. The Beliefs of Islam
HW: 3:3 Reading and Notes
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Five Pillars of Islam - September 3-7, 2010
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Friday, September 3, 2010
Congratulations to our binder winners!
(1st place) who were the top two winners in the "Decorate Mr
Ippolito's Binder" contest! Thank you to all who participated! While
Skyler and Jordan were our two big winners, for every student who
submitted an entry, I have a special gift for you, too. All
participants, please come see me on Tuesday to claim your prize. Have
a great weekend! --Mr Ippolito
Labor Day Weekend updates
Mr Ippolito and his family are enjoying Tinkerbell and the Great Fairy Rescue at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood this evening. As promised, the winners of the "Personalize Mr Ippolito's Binder" contest will be announced on my website by midnight tonight, and grades and other items on the site will be updated this weekend. RVI
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Back-to-School Night tonight
Classes were 29 minutes long, so our lesson was brief. We collected the Legacy of Rome Project and discussed dress code. I look forward to seeing you tonight at Back-to-School Night!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Legacy of Rome Project due tomorrow
