Top Dog Nominees and Winner for 10/21/2011

Nominees:
Darion Brown: Room 109
Justin LaPuma: Archer
Sabrina Sanchez: Room 111
Junior Cesarez: Doherty/Lau
Sabrina Sanchez: Motyka
Ashley Edwards: Clinical Staff
Joey Padilla: Mr. Bernstein/Mr. L


Top Dog Winner: Darion Brown

Top Dog Nominees and Winner for 9/30/2011

Nominees:
Jonny Rivera: Doherty/Lau
Justin Bates: Motyka/King/Mr. L
Sabrina Sanchez: Henning
Demandre Hughes: Room 111
Luke Schmalz: Archer Team
Cody Lang: Bernstein/Laskiewicz

Top Dog Winner: Cody Lang

Top Dog Nominees and Winner for 9/23/11

Nominees:
Michael Jennings: Motyka, King, Mr. L
Chris WIlliams: Bernstein, Pickup, Laskiewicz
Mike Jennings: Henning
Luke S.: Archer
Antonio Vasquez: Room 111
Mike Sanchez: Clinical
Justin LaPuma: Room 113
Mike Jennings: Room 112 (Lau/Doherty)

Top Dog Winner: Mike Jennings

Top Dog Nominees and Winner 9/16/11

Nominees:
Keke Guyton - Clinical Team
Mike Jennings - Henning
Keke Guyton - Room 111
Keke Guyton - The Archer Crew
Ashley Edwards - Motyka, King and Mr. L
Brandon Bratcher - Bernstein/Mr. Laskiewicz
Antonio Vazquez - Room 113

Top Dog Winner: Keke Guyton

Top Dog Nominees and Winner 9/2/2011

Nominees:
Enrique Venegas - Team Archer
Ashley Edwards - Motyka/King/C. Laskiewicz
Demandre Hughes - Team 112
Kris Bates - Clinical Staff
Peter Koutroumbis - Henning/Hughes
Sabrina Sanchez - Hebert/Shook/Witte
Sean Crowder - Room 113
Louis Satelo - Bernstein/C. Laskiewicz

Top Dog Winner: Peter Koutroumbis

First 2011-2012 Top Dog Nominees/Winner are in!

Nominees:
Jared Fleck - Room 113
Nikk Erickson - Room 112 and 109
Ashley Edwards - Room 111
Sabrina Sanchez - CWT Staff
Cody Lang - Clinical Staff
Demandre Hughes - Room 108

TOP DOG:
Sabrina Sanchez

Exciting Lessons

I have had an opportunity to see many amazing lessons/activities ranging from Science to Math to English. I have enjoyed seeing everyone so excited to learn. I can't wait to continue seeing all of the unique lessons that will be taught this year!! Ms. Anderson

8/26/11

AWESOME FIRST WEEK!!!!!!- Mrs. L

Bye Bulldogs!!!

Thank you everyone for 4 amazing and challenging years at Academy North!! I will MISS you all! Have a safe and fabulous summer!!!!!!! : ) Mrs. Lightfoot

Life Strategies final exam

CLICK HERE!

Finals Schedule

Students will take finals on June 8, 9, 10th. Students will attend school until 12:15PM. The following is a schedule for students:

June 8:
Period 1       9:15-10:15
Period 2      10:15-11:15
Period 3/7   11:15-12:15

June 9:
Period 4/5   9:15-10:15
Period 6     10:15-11:15
Period 8     11:15-12:15

June 10:
Students only come to school if they miss any finals and/or have missing work that the teacher is requiring the student to make up. Parents will be notified Thursday if they need to attend.

Just a reminder:

Dance Club only has one class left!!!!!

Empowerment Group update

Empowerment Group only has a few meetings left! :(
Mrs. Claydon, Mrs. Anisfeld and Ms. Shook would like to celebrate and say our good byes with a scoop of ice cream heaven and some sprinkles of joy as we look back at the time our group has spent together. May 31st will be our ice cream social!!!!

End of Year Annual ANOR Picnic

Students will go to Sunrise on Thursday, May 26, 2011 to celebrate the past year's hard work put in by both students and staff. Students and staff will spend the day having FUN!!!! From boat rides, fishing, volleyball, team building activities, and much more!!! Get ready for a relaxing, fun-filled day.

Top Half Luncheon

There will be a top half luncheon tomorrow, May 24th, during lunch periods for those students who are currently on level 3 or 4 status.
Those students who are eligible to attend will be sent an invitation by the end of the day today.

MAP Testing

Students have been working hard on taking MAP (measure of academic performance) assessments the last two days. Students will review their scores from the year and work on setting goals for next year.

Make-ups for MAP testing will start tomorrow and continue through the remainder of the week.

Important Dates to Remember

Map Testing: May 16th and May 17th
Memorial Day: May 30th NO SCHOOL
Senior Graduation: June 2nd
Last Day of School: June 10th

Student Recognition

Mrs. Claydon and Ms. Shook would like to give special recognition to Jasmin for her outstanding participation and leadership in Empowerment Group and Dance Club!!!! Great Job, Jasmin!

English Highlights in 109!!!!!

What type of communicator are you?

• Passive?


• Passive-Aggressive?


• Assertive?


• Aggressive?

Check out http://www.suite101.com/content/communication-styles-a12116

to test your knowledge!

Of Beetles and Angels

Students in Read 180 are reading about Francisco Jimenez. He wrote memoirs about his struggles as a young boy living with his migrant family.

Students will be reading Of Beetles and Angels, a memoir by Mawi Asgedom. We will focus on making inferences while reading this autobiography.

Here is a website that parents and students are encouraged to check out. Mawi's message is very inspiring.

http://www.mawispeaks.com/

Health Hour in 109

In health Class, students are working on applying their knowledge of the Male and Female Reproductive systems! Check out www.kidshealth.org to test your knowledge of the reproductive systems!

PSAE's

Juniors will be taking PSAE's on April 27th and April 28th. All other students will have two non-attendance days as the juniors focus on their exams. Parents will receive more information.

Calling all Read 180 students!!!

Start thinking of your favorite children's book. We will be doing a project in May with these books.

Is it Dr. Suess, Berstein Bears, Goodnight Moon???? Can't wait to hear about them!!!

Read 180 Field Trip-BOOK TIME!!!!!

Both sections of Read 180 will be taking a field trip to Barnes and Noble to purchase books for their keeping. More details to come!

Mrs. Lightfoot's Health Class learns about the effects of alcohol and how it impairs the vision

CAAEL Updates

Bulldogs Survive Last-second Threat from Maryville Academy

by Alex Bernstein

CAAEL won another thrilling victory against Marvyille 41-40, as Maryville failed to convert on a last-second attempt. Chris led all scorers with 28 points, while Jesus contributed 16 points on hot shooting from three-point range. Luis led the defensive effort with 6 timely steals, and Junior and Kevin contributed with hustle and hard play. Sendi cheered the team on as she captured the game on camera. With the win, the Bulldogs brought the overall team record to 2-3, giving the team a chance to finish out the season with a winning reocrd. There are two remaining games in the season before the CAAEL tournament on March 19^th and 20^th, so get your levels up!

READ THE CAAEL BLOG HERE

R180's field trip to the Shedd- February 28, 2011

Sendi having a great time!!!!



Staff and students had a fabulous time at the Shedd! Thank you, Mrs. Medinah for a great job of planning!!!

Student Incentive Party!!!

We have reached 6 out of 10 days for our schoolwide incentive to have fewer "off-limits" during the school day!!!! Only 4 more to go until we reach our goal!!!!



Once the school reaches 10 days with fewer "off-limits," there will be a cheeseburger party!

2/23/11

When is the first day of Spring?

Midterms

Students! Midterms are Quickly approaching!! Make sure to keep up with your assignments and check your grades. : )

Student Access to Grades

Just a reminder to students:



You can access your grades via internet by:

• go to the District 211 homepage


• Click on Quick Links


• Click on Student Access


• Click on Student Login


• Type in your Username (this is your last name with four assigned digits)


• Type in your Password (this was created by you)

Be Safe!!!

Remember as a school we are focusing on being safe for the quarter!

BE SAFE
-Be in Supervised, Designated Area
-Maintain Personal Space
-Have School Appropriate Conversations
-Follow Teacher Directions

READ 180 Students

You will be given a permission slip this week for a field trip on February 28th (Monday) to the Shedd Aquarium. This needs to be returned on Thursday, Feb 24. It will be an all day field trip. We will discuss in class the expectations in the days leading up to attend.

We will be visiting the shark reef, waters around the world, the aquatic show, and the oceanarium.

http://www.sheddaquarium.org/

Teacher Meetings

Thanks Teachers for participating today in the teacher meeting! Just a reminder that our next meeting will be March 1, 2011 from 8-8:45 in 109. We will be discussing our March 8th Parent Meeting. See you there!!!!!!!!!

Dance Club

Dance Club will begin this Thursday, February 17th!!!!
Please Join the Fun!
Ms. Bilbrey will be coming to Academy North and instructing students after school in the student cafeteria. Ms. Shook will be co-facilitating.
Those who are interested must fill out a permission slip and have it signed by parent/guardian. Return permission slips to Ms. Shook. We encourage students to turn in the permission slip no later than Wednesday, February 16th.

CAAEL

Academy-North survives nail-biter against Forest View Academy

posted Feb 11, 2011 3:06 PM by Alex Bernstein

Academy-North barely escaped with a victory against arch-rival Forest View on Friday. As time expire a final shot by Forest View banged off the back of the rim giving the Bulldogs the slimmest of victories 54-52. Chris was an unstoppable force, leading all scorers with 48 points. Curtis also contributed on both ends of the floor and chipped in with six points. Antonio and Junior were defensive forces- Antonio's hustle was without equal in the contest, and Junior had four blocked shots. However the real star of the afternoon was Ashley, who as a former student of Forest-View, had a homecoming and received a huge welcome from former classmates and teachers.

Happy Valentine's Day!

2/2/11

Happy groundhogs day!

Shedd Aquarium

Students in Read 180 will be going for the day to the Shedd Aquarium to observe the different species that can be found within the different ocean zones. More information to follow!

Emergency closing information

Concerned about the weather? Is ANOR open tomorrow? Emergency information can be found here.

Norty Notes

So, what does being a bulldog mean to you?