To all my students and parents:

Obviously it has been quite a while since I have written a letter to all of you.  English being what it is consists of several components that take much time and effort.  This rather tardy letter is written to give you some feedback on the rest of the year and the state testing that is about to commence.

For the next three weeks LCC will be on a testing schedule.  As a result there will be little or no homework; everything will be completed or not completed in class.  All testing will be done in the AR / 0 Period classes with time in the regular periods lessened.  Because all of you have worked and studied and learned, these state tests are important in that they are proof that you did work hard and learn.  Please consider the following adivce:

     Get plenty of rest.

     Eat a good breakfast and dinner.

     Allow time for some light to moderate exercise.

     Know that you are smart and capable.

     Do your very best and you will be successful.  I know it!

During the testing time all my classes will be involved in reading and responding to a class novel and writing the next essay / composition.  In my CORE classes we are reading one of three books and writing a Persuasive Essay.  In my HONORS classes we are also reading and responding to one of two class novels as well as beginning a research paper that will present the PROS and CONS of an important issue.

Most of the work will be done in class with some follow up work at home on the nights that there is no testing the next day.  This week the testing begins for  eighth grade.  Sixth and Seventh grade will test beginning next week.

Hang in there.  You all have been wonderful to teach.  Let's show them all what you know!

Love,

Mrs. Mac