November 29, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 62 / 63

grammar w/s : nouns in unusual places

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 361 all

Unit 6 math test next Tuesday

Science

none

November 28, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

worksheet 62 / 63

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

p. 335 all

Unit 6 math test next Tuesday

Science

none

November 27, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 61 / 65

vocabulary boxes

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

sign math test

Science

none

November 14, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 311 # 3 - 11

Science

none

November 13, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

p. 305 all

Science

none

November 9, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

none

Science

none

Hoover incident information

 Dear GUSD Families, Staff, and Community Members,

 An Opportunity for Your Voice to be Heard

Strategic Listening Sessions Promoting Community Dialogue Launched by Glendale Unified

On November 7, the first in a series of five sessions was held to engage parents and other stakeholders in open dialogue addressing concerns about school culture and safety at Hoover High School. The 90-minute sessions from 6:00 – 7:30 PM are being held on Wednesday evenings at Hoover High School in Room 12101. The remaining sessions have been scheduled for November 14 & 28, and December 5 & 12. GUSD has contracted with The ASPIRE Group, independent consulting firm, to facilitate crucial conversations in response to the disruptions on the campus in October.  

“It occurred to me that last night’s work was so important if we are ever to stem the flow of hatred coursing through the veins of our society. It’s to prevent these awful acts of violence toward one another, that we need to understand each other and heal the wounds that we bring with us culturally or that are inflicted on us in the course of our lives.”    Laura Frimershtein, Hoover Parent

On November 7, about 25 parents and guardians engaged in small group conversations led by The ASPIRE Group facilitators.  GUSD staff were present in each group as note-takers to ensure that the experiences, suggestions, and concerns all parent/guardians' were noted.

Our goal is to:     

• Better understand the concerns of parents
• Discuss changes/solutions parents feel are necessary
• Create opportunities for parents to hear and learn from other parents
• Shift perceptions of the District from adversary to ally for effective approaches and successful outcomes

The notes from these small group listening sessions are being analyzed and summarized to inform District and School Site leadership for future planning and action steps. Bilingual facilitators and support staff were available in Armenian, Korean and Spanish. The ASPIRE  Group ensured that the facilitators represented the ethnic/cultural make-up of Hoover High School so that all parent/guardians would be ensured that their concerns were heard. 

"We know that effective problem solving starts with a sincere and accurate understanding of the concerns.  This process that the Glendale Unified School District and Hoover High School have engaged in provides an opportunity for parents to honestly share what their concerns are and know that they are being understood by District and school leadership as they work together to effect positive change for the students and Hoover community."   Diane Burbie,The ASPIRE Group

Parent/guardians who are new will engage in the first level listening sessions to ensure that all of their experiences and concerns are noted. Parent/guardians who attended on November 7 are also invited back to engage in separate deeper facilitated conversations to address what was shared the week before. 

Background on our facilitator

Diane Burbie is the owner and Managing Principal of The ASPIRE Group.  She is an experienced trainer, facilitator, and coach.  Ms. Burbie has done extensive work related to cultural diversity, inclusion, leadership, strategic planning, team building, conflict resolution, sexual harassment prevention, and organizational communication with numerous and varied organizations. Diane designs and facilitates group processes that create safe places for honest engagement, exploration of difficult issues, and group problem-solving.

She was educated in the Los Angeles public schools.  She holds a BA (with honors) from Stanford University and a MBA from the University of Southern California, School of Business, with an emphasis in Human Resource Management.  She has certificates in Negotiation (Harvard Law School) and Managing Multi-cultural Work Environments (CSU Fullerton). Burbie served as Vice Chair of the Pasadena Human Relations Commission. Ms. Burbie is consultant to several national human relations/human rights organizations including the Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance. 

November 8, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

grammar worksheet

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

none

Science

none

November 7, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

p. 291 Set G

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

5th grade fundraiser info

Who doesn't love Chipotle?  Please join us at Chipotle tomorrow evening 11/7 from 4:00 - 8:00 to support our Mark Keppel.  33% of the proceeds will go directly to our school.
You can stop by and grab dinner to go or sit and eat with your family and friends.  Either way works!

November 6, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

worksheet 54 / 55

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

Unit 4 test signed

p. 290 # 1 - 8 (Set E)

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

November 5, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 53 / 58

vocabulary boxes (words on p. 53)

spelling / vocabulary test this Friday (it's a review test, so it counts double)

If you would like to be eligible for the class spelling bee, earn 100% on the next three spelling tests.

Math

Unit 4 test signed

p. 290 # 1 - 8 (Set D)

Unit 5 test (division) will be on Thursday 11/8

Science

none

November 2, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

none

Math

Unit 4 test signed

Science

none

November 1, 2018

Here is today's homework for my classes

Language Arts

worksheet 48 / 51

worksheet 49 / 50

spelling / vocabulary test Friday

Math

none

Science

none