Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Everyone

Dear SMHS Students,

Today, at lunch, our SMHS family will hold a service for Eddie. The mic. will be open for those who want to speak. This is a time when many of you, my students, are having, in addition to the stresses of their everyday lives and the circumstances they live in, a difficult time. I'm conflicted with how to proceed, both in and out of class. I'm not sure if we should continue to move forward, or take the time to address the issue at hand. In no way do I wish to disrespect or minimize the feelings we are experiencing. They are  important, and I want you to know that you have the resources available to you if you feel you want a safe place to express your feelings. The counselors are on standby, myself and your other teachers are here. If, during my class, you need to take walk, get some fresh air, or simply need a minute to collect yourself, you have my blessing and, if you think you need it, my permission to do as you see fit.

This is a difficult time for all of us. However, some of you were much closer to Eddie than others. I am saddened by the news of his passing. I will miss our conversations. I'll miss the way he talked about "his girls." I'll miss the energy he brought to his job each and every day. He and I didn't always agree on how things should be done, but he always treated me with respect and respected my opinion, and there will be no replacing him.

For me, I'll talk about it here and in my home. It's not easy for me to do, but I'll force my feelings out, otherwise they will come bursting out elsewhere, at a time and in a manner that is inappropriate. 

I'll see you all today, in my best Johnny Cash dress.

Peace and love,

Markstone

Modern World History

Quick-write #20:

Will be updated soon.

Objectives:

• Analyze how industrialization affected European societies outside of Great Britain.
• Evaluate the reformers and reforms of the Industrial World.

AP World History

Click here for your mental map for ERA 5.

Quick-write #15:

Objectives:

• Analyze the SPICE of life circa 1750.
• Understand the circumstances surrounding Era 5.
• Identify, locate, and label the territories, colonies, and countries of Era 5 on a map.