Week of September 18 - 22, 2017

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This week will be devoted to Vocabulary Unit 3 quiz, and the film "The Outsiders". Due to Rosh Hashanah, this week will be abbreviated. The compare / contrast essay will also be due, as well.

Monday: Due to last week's schedule being affected by Hurricane Irma, the Vocabulary quiz # 3 will be given today instead of last Friday. Students will hand in their compare / contrast essays today.

Tuesday: Begin watching the film "The Outsiders". We will finish the film when we return from Rosh Hashanah holiday.

Wednesday: Today will be an abbreviated day (students are dismissed at noon). There will be a special program, celebrating Rosh Hashanah. (No regular classes)

Thursday: School Closed (Rosh Hashanah)

Friday: School Closed (Rosh Hashanah)



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