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To the class of 2012 I wish to say farewell to you all.  It was truly an honor to have the opportunity to teach each and everyone of you this year.  You constantly kept me on my toes and challenged me with your intelligence, creativity and your questions (no matter how random they may have been).  You were a special group for me, my first middle school class.  I wish for all of you nothing but success, happiness and as little awkwardness during the next couple of years as possible.  I continue to work with many students who have not seen my face in a long time.  If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to email me. 

I am off for Italy, 

Ciao

Another successful field trip, another successful season…so far.  Just wanted to post photos from the field trip this year for those members who may have missed it.  Great Job Guys and beware of the Wright Stuff in the second half of the season.

Check the fantasy postings- I will post information on a summer trip to National’s Park

Field Trip Video:  Fantasy Baseball Trip 08

I would like to apologize for the gap between posts.  The wedding dominated a great deal of my time over the course of the past few weeks.

Back to the task at hand… The school year is almost over.  Your final exam schedule has been posted on the appropriate HW calendar.  Come see me with any questions you may have about the test.

Good Luck!

J

I wanted to take a minute to offer my congradulations to the Lumina cast of Romeo and Juliet.  More specifically I wanted to recognize the SSIMS students who helped to make the show a success:

Nora S- as the Nurse; Claire S- as the Friar; Alex M as the Prince of Cats (Tybalt); and Helen B as Capulet. 

You all did an exceptional job and you should be proud!

*I will be out of school for the next few days getting married.  I only ask that you try to behave yourselves for the substitute and treat the Folger actors with respect.  See you on Wed. 

J 

I just wanted to spend a minute to recognize the wonderful video that Nic W has put together on the horrific genocide that is occuring in Darfur.  He enlisted the help of Jay P., Devin M. and Aidan R. to create a video that shows how we can all do more to help.  Congradulations to him and his team, the entire SSIMS community is extremely proud of your efforts.  The video is linked below….

Nic’s Darfur film

All students who will be attending the SSIMS Fantasy Baseball Club trip on Sunday should meet in the upper parking lot at 10 am!

this is just a reminder that if you fall behind or miss a class be sure to get the notes and homework assignment from the website or a classmate.  Shakespeare is not easy stuff and if you fall behind you must make an effort to catch up to the class.  You will have an exam on Acts I-IV next week so be sure you can summarize those acts. 

*be sure you know the “All the world’s a stage…” monologue

The Shakespeare site is still a work in progress- with the wedding coming I am finding it difficult to find time to post.  I ask only for a little patience with this, I will have the information up asap!

Stelzner OUT!

I have added a link to the student section of the Shakespeare Folger Library Website.  This is a fantastic site that has a great deal of information and helpful tips that you can use once we start our Shakespeare unit on the 21st.  I also encourage you to look at the calendar of events at the Folger- they do a wonderful job over there and the building is spectacular. 

Stelzner OUT!

I just wanted to congradulate everyone on the exceptional job they have done this term.  I have never had such high class averages before and it makes me extremely happy that even though the year is winding down, you are still working hard.  Literature Circles will last another two weeks and you will recieve an assignment later in the week for a culminating essay that will be due on April 21st or 22nd depending on your class.  You can check the homework calendar if you are curious.  Our Shakespeare unit will begin on Monday April 21.  This unit will include a brief mini-unit on film, as well as a chance for you to work in groups to create your own movies.   

I am excited for the final push here in the 08 season.  Shakespeare is on the way which means Mr. Stelzner will have a happy spring.  Yet, for now it is MSA time.  Formal test were never my strong suit and I often found myself stressed out, which ultimately effected my performance on these exams.  Therefore, all homework other than Independent Reading will be suspended until after the MSA’s are over.  Towards the end of next week my GT classes may have some reading to do at home but that will be all.  Take your time on the tests and be sure to get some rest on Wed and Thurs night.