A Summer Message from Mrs. Alcodray

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Summer Reading

Goal +1200

At Fordson High School it is the goal that every student graduate with a Lexile reading level of 1200 or higher. The best way to improve reading is to read more. This summer as we reconnect with family and friends, don’t forget to take some time to read. If you don’t already have a library card, now is the perfect time to register for one. If you already have a library card, explore the amazing digital offerings and summer programing through the public library. You may not know it, but the Fordson Library’s catalogue is available online too! You can start adding to your “to be read” stacks now and check out the books when we are back to school at the end of summer. 

Remember our school-wide goal is 1200+ by graduation. Reading at that level prepares everyone for the world after high school!  All careers require a minimum Lexile level of 1200.

In the fall, all Fordson students will take the Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) to determine their Lexile level. This is an opportunity to learn about your current reading level and set personal goals to reach 1200+! At Fordson we want every student to be successful and grow as readers each year!

Library Cards

Dearborn Public Library has set up a way for residents of Dearborn/Dearborn Heights to remotely register for temporary Dearborn Public Library cards.  These cards will allow access to all Dearborn Public Library electronic materials. Instructions and highlights of available eResources are available through the following link:  https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/need-a-temporary-library-card/

Plan Your Future Reading – Access the Fordson Library Online

Use this link to find books and availability at the Fordson Library: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/36526

Have you ever struggled to find your next read? 

Story Time Teen is a site with a Book Rec Generator to help match readers with a young adult book they’ll love in 60 seconds or less. It’s like having an entire library at your fingertips. And, best of all, it’s a completely free way to fall in love with reading all over again. The book lists are also curated by teens! Give it a try: https://www.storytimeteen.com/start

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Returning Library and Classroom Library Books

If you have a library book from the Fordson Library or from my classroom library, books can be returned during food distribution Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am-12pm.

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Missing and Late Assignments

Late/Missing Work- If you have or are planning to submit any late/missing work please read this email carefully to ensure you meet all requirements.

We are accepting late or missing work until June 10 at 11:59pm. No late work will be accepted after that. There will be no exceptions. The following information is to help you navigate Google Classroom and how to complete missing work:

*All missing CommonLit assignments have been unlocked

*Any missing Discussion Questions can be answered in the “private comments” section of the assignment

*If you did not complete the Hatfield and McCoy Google Form assignment, it is closed- in the private comments section write a short paragraph explaining how the two feuds (Hatfield v. McCoy and Capulet v. Montague) are similar.

*iXLs can still be completed, you determine your score based on performance. **Missed meetings/alternative meeting assignments CANNOT be made up. These assignments were to determine active participation and attendance ****NO MISSING OR LATE WORK WILL BE ADDED TO THE GRADE BOOK UNLESS YOU PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPLETED WORK IN AN EMAIL (Remind can’t be used for this). Due to the various platforms and the excessive missing work for some students, it is your responsibility to inform us of your efforts. When I receive your email, I will score your assignments and respond to the email that the grade book has been updated- late work is scored after “on-time” submissions and may take a day or two to appear in the grade book. The last posted assignment for the class was on June 1st and the essay is due June 8th. As always if you have any questions of concerns please reach out. 

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Parent Survey

Calling all parents! Please help us in preparing to reopen by completing the following survey.

School ReOpen Committee Parent Survey #1  https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

For translation assistance, parents may call 313-580-2532 Monday June 8th through Friday June 12th 8:30a.m. through 4:30p.m.   

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Books and Book Talks

As you are aware we are in a state of crisis and with the order to remain in our homes it may be difficult to find something good to read, I hope this post will help you find a good read.

Find a Book Online

This is a list of online options to find books to keep reading and growing your Lexile level. Remember we have a goal of +1200 to achieve or maintain by graduation.

  • Overdrive App – If you have a library card, download this app to access e-books and audio-book.
  • Michigan Electronic Library – A library card or driver’s licence/state ID is needed to access materials – including test-prep/practice materials.
  • National Emergency Library – Here is another resource for getting books, there are over a million books in this collection available through June 30 or the end of the national emergency. Students will need to know the title they are looking for and use the search feature.  There are classics and current books contained here.
  • Audible Stories– This site is free while schools are closed.
  • Bluford Books Audios – If you enjoyed The Test or The Gun check out this site, a selection of the Bluford Books have free audios available.
  • Open Culture – This site has a selection of free audio books and some e-books, these tend to be classics.
  • Project Gutenberg – This site has a large selection of e-books, mainly classics
  • Librivox – This site has a collection of free public domain audio-books
  • English Language Learning: Listen and Read – This is a varied collection of audio-books with some popular titles (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, Looking for Alaska, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, etc.) and authors (Stephen King, Markus Zusak, etc.)
  • Lit2Go – A collection of e-books in the public domain. 

If you don’t have a library card-

Dearborn Public Library has set up a way for residents of Dearborn/Dearborn Heights to remotely register for temporary Dearborn Public Library cards.  These cards will allow access to all Dearborn Public Library electronic materials.  Instructions and highlights of available eResources is available through the following link:  https://dearbornlibrary.org/wordpress/need-a-temporary-library-card/

BOOK TALKS! Share what you are reading on Flip Grid.

This will be the platform that we will be using for Book Talks going forward, for the remainder of Semester 2. You can complete up to 2 Book Talks for credit this semester.

Download the app or go to FlipGrid.com to record you Book Talk. Use your school email address to access the site/app. The FLIP CODE: mccueanlough4582

This Flip Grid will be shared with all students in LA2 with Mrs. Lough as an instructor. Check out Miss Helton’s and Mrs. Berry’s book talks now.

Please review the Book Talk rubric in Google Classroom.

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Late and Missing Assignments

Late/Missing Work- If you have or are planning to submit any late/missing work please read this email carefully to ensure you meet all requirements.

We are accepting late or missing work until June 10 at 11:59pm. No late work will be accepted after that. There will be no exceptions. The following information is to help you navigate Google Classroom and how to complete missing work:

*All missing CommonLit assignments have been unlocked

*Any missing Discussion Questions can be answered in the “private comments” section of the assignment

*If you did not complete the Hatfield and McCoy Google Form assignment, it is closed- in the private comments section write a short paragraph explaining how the two feuds (Hatfield v. McCoy and Capulet v. Montague) are similar.

*iXLs can still be completed, you determine your score based on performance. **Missed meetings/alternative meeting assignments CANNOT be made up. These assignments were to determine active participation and attendance ****NO MISSING OR LATE WORK WILL BE ADDED TO THE GRADE BOOK UNLESS YOU PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPLETED WORK IN AN EMAIL (Remind can’t be used for this). Due to the various platforms and the excessive missing work for some students, it is your responsibility to inform us of your efforts. When I receive your email, I will score your assignments and respond to the email that the grade book has been updated- late work is scored after “on-time” submissions and may take a day or two to appear in the grade book. The last posted assignment for the class was on June 1st and the essay is due June 8th. As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out. 

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Assignments and Materials

All materials will be posted in Google Classroom and ALL assignments will be posted weekly on Mondays. All assignments will be submitted in Google Classroom, all students are properly signed up for Google Classroom and iLearn.

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Week of June 1st

This week we will have our scheduled meetings are optional and tutorials if help is needed writing the assigned essay. All work will continue to be posted in Google Classroom and our meetings will occur using iLearn. Meetings will be open to all students that may need help. Please find the below times for online tutorial sessions, you may attend any session: 

Tuesday*- Tutorials @ 1pm & 2pm

Wednesday*- Tutorials @ 1pm & 2pm

Friday*- Tutorial @ 12pm

Office Hours will continue with teachers available from 11am-2pm on Mondays and Fridays for individual questions. 

*A student may attend more than one tutorial if help is needed. 

This week, we are writing a 3-prong argumentative essay (minimum 5 paragraphs) as an opportunity to allow students to develop an argument for their own self-advocacy of their academic performance. This assignment does not guarantee the student  the grade argued but is an opportunity for students to raise their concerns and develop a solid argument on a topic they have a personal stake in.

To review required tasks:

Argumentative Essay

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Late and Missing Work

Late/Missing Work- If you have or are planning to submit any late/missing work please read this communication carefully to ensure you meet all requirements.

We are accepting late or missing work until June 10 at 11:59pm. No late work will be accepted after that. There will be no exceptions. The following information is to help you navigate Google Classroom and how to complete missing work:

*If you need CommonLit assignments unlocked let me know by sending me an email listing the titles

*Any missing Discussion Questions can be answered in the “private comments” section of the assignment

*If you did not complete the Hatfield and McCoy Google Form assignment, it is closed- in the private comments section write a short paragraph explaining how the two feuds (Hatfield v. McCoy and Capulet v. Montague) are similar.

*iXLs can still be completed, you determine your score based on performance. 

**Missed meetings/alternative meeting assignments CANNOT be made up. These assignments were to determine active participation and attendance 

****NO MISSING OR LATE WORK WILL BE ADDED TO THE GRADE BOOK UNLESS YOU PROVIDE A LIST OF COMPLETED WORK IN AN EMAIL (Remind can’t be used for this).

Due to the various platforms and the excessive missing work for some students, it is your responsibility to inform us of your efforts. When I receive your email, I will score your assignments and respond to the email that the grade book has been updated- late work is scored after “on-time” submissions and may take a day or two to appear in the grade book. The last posted assignment for the class will be on June 1st and will be due June 8th. As always if you have any questions or concerns please reach out. 

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