First Class Today, Wed. 9/29

Hello, Coney Island Students!

See you at our first class of the fall cycle TODAY at 5pm!

I hope you had a wonderful end to the summer.

Let's do this!

Karen

Congratulations and Important Dates

Hello, everyone!

A special congratulations to the graduates of the Summer 2010 Coney Island Pre-GED Class! The following students received awards for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to our classroom community:

Reading Award: Jesus Gonzalez
Math Award: Maria Alamo
Participation: Juanita Griffin
Best Attendance: Maria Alamo, Annalyse Padilla, Elsa Taylor

We had an excellent presentation day learning about healthcare reform, the BP oil spill situation, and immigration reform policies. It was evident that our students learned a lot in the process with their facts, passion, and opinions about the issues.

The Fall 2010 Cycle will begin on Wednesday, September 29th from 5-8pm. All returning students should bring their exit slips to the Coney Island registration on Wednesday, September 15th at 5pm to guarantee their spot in the fall class. You will NOT need to stay for testing.

Hope you are enjoying the rest of the summer. See you soon!
Karen

BP's Oil Spilled

Website on Grammar

Hi everyone,
Check out this website on grammar for writing. There are self-tests to practice too.
Enjoy:
http://aliscot.com/bigdog/index.htm

Information about the last class

Hello, everyone!

Our cycle is coming to a close, and this Wednesday is our last class together. I am proud of you all for your dedication to coming to the class even in the summertime when it's probably the hardest to be indoors. On Wednesday, we will have our group presentations, certificates, awards, and a party to celebrate our cycle together.

Here is the signup sheet for the party:
Jesus- rice and beans
Maria- roasted potatoes
Teresa- chicken
Anthony- lemonade
Karen- rice krispy treats

See you on Wednesday!
Karen

Opposing Viewpoints in Context

Hi everyone-

If you are still looking for articles for your news topic, check out this site:

http://www.brooklynpubliclibrary.org/eresources/alpha.jsp

click 'alphabetical', scroll down to click 'opposing viewpoints in context'

Then, search for your issue.

You will need your library card number and pin number. Let me know if you get confused.

Karen

What a "Hell-Of-A-Law!!"

Arizona SB 1070 is slowly breaking the barrier by allowing immigrates to be in Arizona without carrying the required documents. "But it doesn't end there" so as far as controversy goes, without documents would be leading ideas for pending legislation the fallowing states such as, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. While all this is going on, its crating random thoughts and opinions across the world that's watching out there. Its bad enough the economy is slowly gone bad, will the Arizona immigration law help make a difference or will it help contribute to drain the economy down slowly?