Week of April 12-16

VIdeo I: Countdown to the end of the year

Dear Students,

Good Morning and Welcome Back!  It’s appropriate that Spring Break flew- the past year has flown.  As of this writing you have 30 school days remaining.  Many of you are coming close to completing your course work, others of you are rushing to catch up.  Wherever you find yourself, don’t forget the goal.  The purpose of school is to learn, as such it’s not too late to complete the course work and learn the content.  If you’re behind- get working, if you’re on top of it, keep it up.  You’ve got this!  Please note, I have not yet graded the course work completed over Spring Break, it will take me a couple of days.  Continue to move forward as I catch up on the grading.  Lastly you will receive a second email from me on Wednesday, it will include a link to the weekly survey and drawing for a free assignment or/ gift card.

Best,
Mrs. Ness

Video for 4/12/21
https://youtu.be/WbbQIXIONoo

Question(s) to think about for the survey/drawing to be posted 4/14
How many work days are remaining until the end of the calendar school year (as of 4/12/21)?
How many days are remaining until the end of the calendar school year?

Video II: Michelle Obama Advice for success

Good morning students,

I’m excited to have the opportunity to reach out to you directly.  This is your second and last email for the week. The purpose of this email is to inspire and motivate you to make the most of your education while at the same time encourage you to complete quality work in a timely manner by the end of the academic school year.  
This email is accompanied by a short video available on youtube.  The video  consists of an outstanding presentation by former first lady Michelle Obama. In the video she will inspire you to make the most of your education, of your life.  I hope you like it.
Once you’ve watched both videos (Monday’s video is available on the website @https://www.nessonline.us.  you will have the opportunity to earn a weekly prize. Instructions and the form itself for participating in the drawing are available on the website @ https://www.nessonline.us. 
Week of 4/12-4-16  VIDEO 1 (sent 4/12, 30 sec)  VIDEO 2 (3.21 min)
Information to look out for while watching Michelle Obama

• Michelle Obama focuses NOT on what or how will you become but rather ___ you will become.
• What are some key characteristics of successful people? 
  
• What is a better determinant of future success, test scores or grit?

All forms for the drawing must be completed by 8:00 a.m. Monday 4/19.  You will be informed later that same day if you won.
Best wishes,
Mrs. Ness