Toolbox for Difference

Click here to watch Samantha Power talk about toolboxes (errr, fannypacks?) for difference.

Teaching Schedule

• Period 1/2 on May 14 & 15: Avetis, Desal, Nell, Britt, Jon, Stephanie
• Period 3 on May 18 & 19: Pat, Max, Julia, Matt
• Period 4 on May 19 & 20: Eva, Christina, Hannah, Amanda, Alex T.
• Period G7 on May 18 & 19: Leah, Carolyn, Alex L., Jocelyn, Paul
• Period G7 on May 20 & 21: Pat, Conor, Deirdre, Amanda
• Period 1/2 on May 20 & 21: Ellery, Sam, Michelle, Tom
• Period 5/6 on May 20 & 21: Andy, Cherelle, Rachel, Sandhya

Memory, History, and Memorials

Click here to visit the online module from Facing History for more readings, questions, and case studies of important monuments and memorials.

Two Extra Credit Opportunities

The Sudanese Education Fund right here in Arlington is presenting an event on Saturday: "Voices of South Sudanese Women." It should be an amazing show and some AHS students have even gotten involved. There is a special rate for students during the matinee performance and it's a great cause. Click here for information.

The other is a conversation with Armenian author Peter Balakian about his new book. This is at the Facing History offices in Brookline at 6.30p on Tuesday, May 19th. They are so, so eager to get you students there. Let me know if you're interested (and how many people, so bring friends and family!) and I can RSVP on your behalf. It's free and should be fascinating. Click here for details.

These are both great opportunities ... and your best bet to raise that fourth term grade, if it needs a little boost.

Class Calendar: May 18th to May 29th

Monday, May 18th (T)
• Class does not meet.

Tuesday, May 19th (W)
• Due: Written response to The Sunflower.
• Class: Socratic seminar on The Sunflower.

Wednesday, May 20th (H)
• Due: Work on memorial project; revise letter to send out; share portfolio with parents.
• Class: Final preparations for Armenia project.

Thursday, May 21st (F)
• Due: Work on memorial project; revise letter to send out; share portfolio with parents.
• Class: Revisiting the scope and sequence; work on memorial project.

Friday, May 22nd (S)
• Due: Memorial project, revised letter, signed portfolio sheet.
• Class: Gallery walk of memorial projects; introduce toolboxes for change.

Monday, May 25th
• No school today.

Tuesday, May 26th (U)
• Due: Online reflection on Armenian genocide project.
• Class: Work on toolboxes for change.

Wednesday, May 27th (M)
• Due: Prepare for final exam if necessary.
• Class: Share toolboxes for change; final thoughts.

Thursday, May 28th (T)
• Class does not meet.

Friday, May 29th (W)
• Exam period for seniors with below a B+ average.

The Sunflower

Click here to see Simon Wiesenthal's obituary in the New York Times.

Reminder: Blog Posts

Don't forget to make your second literature circle blog post (anytime on Wednesday is fine, before or after school). I would recommend using this as an opportunity to discuss thematic connections with your group members in preparation for writing your book reviews, which are due on Friday (again, whether or not you will be in class). 

Have a great week, those of who I won't see until Monday! Well, and those of you I'll see tomorrow, you should have a great week too.