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March 12-15

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mr. Bunch

1.Julius Caesar Project is due (printed or emailed as a MicroSoft Word document) by the end of the day.

2.Comparison/Contrast Essay

A.Pre-write – Class work

B.Rough Draft – Quiz

We compare objects (or people) to see how they are alike; we contrast them to see how they are different. We usually write a comparison and contrast essay to PROVE that one subject is better than another in certain ways!

We could compare and contrast two different pets: a dog and a cat. What features would you use to compare and contrast them?

Download this powerpoint for more details. 031214

Download and print this document to complete the pre-write: comparison contrast essay

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Spring Pictures

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Deborah Topping

Friday, March 28, is spring picture day at Creekside! We are using a pre-paid system for pictures this year. Individual and class pictures will be taken. If you would like to purchase an individual picture package or class picture, please fill out the picture forms, enclose your payment, and send it with your child on March 28.

Only students with order forms will have an individual picture taken.
All students will be in the class picture; however, pictures will only be printed for students who pay on picture day.
The students must have the order form and payment with them on picture day.

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Dual Credit Update/Virginia Placement Test May 2, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by 3707

Students who are interested in taking dual credit classes for the FIRST time, need to complete the online application for Paul D. Camp and take the Virginia Placement Test. The test will be given here at KFHS on May 2, 2014 at 8:30 AM in the Library. Please sign up in the Guidance Office by April 25. See Mrs. Coley in Guidance for more details.

Tuition assistance scholarships are available for dual credit classes. The application is included in the link below and must be returned to your Guidance Counselor by May 9, 2014.

2014 Tuition Assistance Application (1)

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March 10/11

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mr. Bunch

Students were provided class time and computers to begin working on their Julius Caesar Projects.

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Wednesday, March 12th

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mrs. Bynum

Study Quadrilateral Graphic Organizer and foldable (INBp 46 and 48)

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Dual Credit Update/Virginia Placement Test- May 2, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by 3707

Tuition assistance scholarships are available for dual credit classes. The application is included in the link below and must be returned to your Guidance Counselor by May 9, 2014.

2014 Tuition Assistance Application (1)

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March 12, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Lynne Copeland

All Blocks are to complete p. 348 #1-13 in the Green Book.

1st Block will do this assignment on INp. 26 and 2nd & 3rd Blocks will do it on INp. 28.

We need tissues! We are completely out! Anyone donating a box of tissues will receive a red ticket.

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SYAA Community Service Opportunity

Posted on March 12, 2014 by M Glover

CommunityService2 Suffolk Youth Athletic Association (SYAA) Baseball/Softball program is seeking persons 16 years of age or older to operate concessions during games. Games are weeknights and Saturdays. The games are held at the SYAA field on Kings Fork Road. Please contact Crystal Carpenter for more information 717-8484.

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SYAA Community Service Opportunity

Posted on March 12, 2014 by M Glover

Suffolk Youth Athletic Association (SYAA)

Baseball/Softball program is seeking persons 16 years of age or older to operate concessions during games. Games are weeknights and Saturdays. The games are held at the SYAA field on Kings Fork Road. Please contact Crystal Carpenter for more information 717-8484.

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Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball Scrimmages Pics

Posted on March 12, 2014 by M Glover

The Varsity Baseball team scrimmaged Smithfield and the Varsity Softball team scrimmaged Granby on Monday, March 11, 2014. Click here to view pictures from the games.

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Varsity Baseball and Varsity Softball Scrimmages Pics

Posted on March 12, 2014 by M Glover

The Varsity Baseball team scrimmaged Smithfield and the Varsity Softball team scrimmaged Granby on Monday, March 11, 2014.

Click here to view pictures from the games.

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The Mali experience at Oakland Elementary

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Warren Agey

Third grade students experience a little of the ancient Mali culture.

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March 12, 2014

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Susan Brooks

Following the template in your history binder, complete your newspaper headlines on: The Wright Brothers

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Vocabulary for Pre-WWI

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Mrs. Langston

Anti-Semitism Appeasement Aryan master race Blackshirts Brownshirts Chancellor Der Fuhrer Fascism Gestapo Hitler Youth Il Duce Kristallnacht Lebensraum Mein Kampf Nazi Nuremberg Laws Reichstag Scapegoat SS Swastika Totalitarian Weimar Republic Joseph Goebbels Hermann Goering Heinrich Himmler Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini

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Early Start Program Accepting Applications

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Deborah Topping

Click here for the the Early Start Pre-Screening Form for 2014-15.

The Early Start Program is an “At-Risk” program for children who turn 4 years old by September 30, 2014 that need an extra year to prepare for success in kindergarten.

Pre-screening applications are available on the Suffolk Public Schools website and in each elementary school.Screenings will occur for both child and parent June 17 through July 08 2014. This screening will allow school officials to select children according to their needs. Forquestions regarding this program, contact Keesha Hicks at 925-6760.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS 3-12-14

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Sandra Alston

Winter Sports Athletes - This is a reminder that there will be a Winter Sports Assembly tonight, 3-12-14, at 7:00 P.M. in the auditorium. Please be dressed appropriately and be prompt! Boys basketball players are to wear sport coat and tie with red shirt and black pants. Remember to sit as a group with your team & coach and be respectful during the presentation. Also, remember to turn in the sports coats and ties after the assembly.
River Revolution – There is a meeting today from 3:00 – 4:00 P.M. in Room 100 (Mrs. Francis).
Anime’ Club - There will be a meeting tomorrow, 3-13-14, in Room 103 (Ms. Newsome) immediately after school. See the poster for further information.
Prom Committee - The next meeting will be tomorrow, 3-13-14, in Room 228 (Ms. McElroy) after school.
Robotics Team - All members attending regionals must attend the meeting, tomorrow,3-13-14.
FBLA - Attention all members: Those of you who have not picked up Pepsi fundraiser information from Ms. Simmons, please do so A.S.A.P.
Seniors - Mrs. Harrell will be available to meet today, 3-12-14, in Room 163 to assist with the following – submitting community college applications & helping students who have not made definite after-graduation plans. She will be available today from 8:30 – 3:00. Seniors are encouraged to come by today at any time that is convenient to their schedule.
Seniors - Cap and Gown portraits will be taken 3-25-14 & 3-26-14. There will be a $20.00 sitting fee due at that time.
VOICE - Come to Chick Fil A Harbourview to donate funds to research a cure for leukemia and lymphoma. It’s tomorrow, 3-13-14, from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. – see Michaela Banks or any VOICE member for a flyer. You must show a flyer for your donation to count. We will also be collecting spare change for “Pennies for Patients”. Thanks for your support!
Seniors - Scholarship bulletin #13 is now available. Please see your English or government teacher, librarian, or counselor.
Yearbook - Yearbooks are on sale! Buy them on-line at Jostens.com or follow the link on the NRHS homepage. If paying with cash or check, see Mrs. Young in Room 127 before school.

Science Club - The Science Club is collecting plastic bags now until April. Please place bags in the boxes located in Rooms 218 & 219.
All Staff and Students - Remember to bring in your Farm Fresh receipts to the library to help us get valuable supplies, DVD’s, and books for the library.

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