Week 4

Homecoming Dance was a success and everyone seemed to have a good time.

Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make it memorable. We will let you know how much money we made on Monday. Although some complained about having to take off their shoes, it didn't seem to dampen the fun.

Congratulations to Marcie Hernandez - 2010 Homecoming Queen. Congrats to the rest of the court as well. You were all beautiful. The escorts were a little sweaty but still handsome.

It is always tough to play a volleyball game after a home game, and especially a Homecoming game and dance, but the Lady Bears didn't seem phased on Saturday morning. Congrats to the Lady Bears for their decisive win in 3 games over Covington. The score was 25-17, 25-22, 25-22. Great job girls!

The Bears suffered a tough loss on Friday to TCA, but, they never lose their spirit. Keep working Bears. District play is right around the corner.

Activities for the week:

Monday: J.H. Volleyball vs Rice (Here) 5:00

Tuesday: H.S. Volleyball vs Milford (Here) 5:00

Thursday: J.H. Football vs Meridian (Here) 6:00

Friday: H.S. Football vs Meridian (There) 7:30

Week at a Glance

Monday - Grammar Worksheets: Coordinating Conjunctions (Due at the end of class) HOMEWORK: ENRICHMENT WORKSHEET PG 24 (Due Tues. at the beginning of class)

Tuesday - Begin Open Book Test over selections in Unit 1 (Turtles Back, Grizzlies, & Navajo Legend)

Wednesday - Continue Open Book Test - Handout Review for selection test

Thursday - Go over review for selection test

Friday - Selection Test pg 28-30 over Turtles Back, Grizzlies & Navajo Legend

Vickery's Vit & Visdom:
Responsibility:
"Responsibility is the price of greatness."
WINSTON CHURCHILL

"Make it a point to do something every day that you don't want to do.
This is the golden rule for acquiring the habit of doing your duty without
pain."
MARK TWAIN

This last week opened my eyes as to who is responsible when asked to perform a duty, and who is not. I was a little surprised at who stepped up to bat and who decided that they are bigger than the group. We are all asked to do things, that we prefer not to do, because it interferes with our daily personal lives. There are those individuals that roll up their sleeves and work and then those that choose not to for whatever reason. You are all members of the "Class of 2011." Whether you are in college, or a cheerleader, or a football player, you are all members of the class and with that membership comes responsibility, especially during your junior year. We must conduct fundraisers, such as the Homecoming Dance, Junior High Basketball Tournament Concession Stand and anything else we can think of to raise money for the prom This tradition has been repeated for generations. The fact that a few had the lion's share of duties at the dance, Friday night, indicates that some of you consider yourselves a little bigger than the group. These fundraisers should be considered like any other activity, such as a game or a pep rally, and like the responsibility required by you for your team or squad, your spirit of teamwork is needed for the fundraisers as well. Thanks to all who worked their tails off; you know who you are. I appreciate your hard work.

Here's the Vit:
When I see a player on a team, after making a mistake, point at himself/herself and say"My Bad", I have to admire the gesture, but it doesn't excuse the mistake. My Bad....let's think about this grammatically. Not only is it a fragment, but it makes no sense. My bad what? My bad mistake? My bad for making you look bad? Let's just shorten it even more and say "M.B. and point at ourselves. When I am around cliches and sayings long enough, I find myself saying them also, even if the slang is grammatically imperfect. I am instantly forgiven and excused from responsibility. NOT! (Another grammatically incorrect cliche) Here at work, if I make a mistake on grading or teaching, all I have to do is say, "Sorry, Mr. Lockett, My bad" and everything is okay. Again NOT! So when I mess up your grades and you get a C instead of a B, just remember "My Bad" excuses it all. And when you mess up on a test or don't turn in your homework, or give less than your best effort in my class, just remember "My Bad" fixes everything. NOT!