kudos: may

Congratulations to the following students on their college admissions, scholarship wins, and amazing accomplishments!

Ricky Cortez (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.7k; 1st Place, Alan Hancock College Welding Competition)
Kylie Sagisi (Santa Barbara Foundation $3.2k; Santa Maria USPS Scholarship $500)
Jenna Noce (SMEEA Scholarship & Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.7k)
Bailey Wineman (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.5k)
Hannah Savaso (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.5k)
Sarah Stevens (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.8k)
Serena Nichols (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.8k; SMJUHSD Teacher Association $200)
Kelsey Robertston (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $3.5k)
Gabi Pereverziev (Admitted to California Lutheran University)
Taylor Duguran (Elks Scholarship; CSEA Scholarship; Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.8k)
Marisol Duarte (Santa Barbara Foundation/Orfalea Scholarship $3.5k; Dell Foundation Scholarship $20k)
Kristen Crockett (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $3.2k; Santa Maria Rotary Scholarship $500; Santa Barbara Fairpark Foundation $2k)
Meghan Martella (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $2.8k)
Elisia Estrada (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $10k; Food Workers Union Scholarship $5k)
Amanda Cagle (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship $3.5k)
Miki Kagawa (Santa Maria Rotary Scholarship $500; admitted to University of California Irvine)
Izamar Diaz (Raintree Foundation Scholarship $2.75k)
Miranda Nillo (Santa Maria Rotary Scholarship $1k)
Amara Sharp (Santa Barbara Foundation Scholarship)
Lindsey Wong (Santa Barbara Foundation $2.8k)

If I missed anyone, or if you've done something amazing since I posted this, please let me/us know in class or comment below.

may 21

JOURNAL TOPIC:

After you see today's presentations, create a meaningful connection between the three and write about it.

AGENDA:

3
Ashley/Bianca
Caroline/Micaela

4
[fiction is the lie that tells the truth-- get yer lyin' hats on]

5
Amanda


HW (or at end of your period's Masterpieces): Journal

romeo & juliet

may 20

JOURNAL TOPIC:
Invent a magic spell.  Explain what it does, why you wrote it, and how it makes the world a better place.

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Masterpiece Academy Build: schedule & logistics

masterpiece academy line-up & request

Below is the schedule for Masterpiece Academy.  Please read through, and if you need something or it you're able/willing to help please comment here or visit the Masters' blogs to collaborate.  I look forward to taking your micro-courses!


May 21
3
Ashley/Bianca
Caroline/Micaela

4

5
Amanda

May 22
3
Allyson
Jose

4
Maddi
Elisia
Connor

5
Javier/Izamar


May 23
3
Daniel

4
Serena/Jenna
Kelsey
Cameron

5
Jacob/Kristen


May 27
3
Edmond
Jake/Miki
Maira

4
Vanessa
Lesther
Min/Amara
Kristian

5
Maria
Lindsey
Kendall

May 28
3
Sam
Rachel/Becky
Jasmine/Rudy/Lauren

4
Sarah/Rachel
Bailey/Annette
Eli/Whitney(!) & Breanna
Mia/Ian/Shane

5
Lissette
Miranda
Kylie


May 29
3
Danny
Colter
Zach
Melissa

4
Taylor, Meghan, Hannah, Kylie
Hayley
Ashley
Miranda

5
Erica
Nakesha

May 30
3
Michaila/Hayley
Lisa

4
Danny
Teanna
Marisol
Chase

5
Sam/Ricky
Kevin
Vanessa

may 19

JOURNAL TOPIC: [today's tunes: "When You Wish Upon A Star" by Jiminy Cricket (Cliff Edwards)]

Wave your mental magic wand and imagine the next three weeks as valuable, unforgettable learning.  What do you expect from the Masterpiece Academy and how can you contribute to making it the experience you envision?

AGENDA:
1. Journal
2. Maddie's Masterpiece
3. Masterpiece Academy Build: schedule & logistics

pentagon apparently ready for zombies

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