Welcome to 9th Grade English! Warm-Up: Choose a seat. Please write your name and class period on the piece of cardstock on your desk.

About Ms. Jurewicz Originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Graduated from Dickinson College. Studied abroad in Brisbane, Australia. Taught all ages, from preschool to college level. Activities at AHS: Travel Club Advisor Paintball Club Advisor Chess Club Advisor Choreographer for AGW Musical

Ice Breaker #1: Based on the first letter of your last name, tell me a certain number of facts about yourself. It can be sports you enjoy, number of siblings, favorite movie, etc. A-K: one fact L-S: two facts T-Z: three facts

School can be rough…but I’m here to help!

The Five P’s for Success: Be prompt. Be prepared. Be productive. Be positive. Be polite.

Supplies Notebook Binder or folder(s) Looseleaf paper Planner or agenda book Writing utensils (pens and pencils) Mini pencil sharpener Highlighter Independent reading book Flash drive or email address (optional; used during research unit) Notecards/ Post-It Notes

Around the Classroom Smartboard – Daily Warm-Up, Assignment directions Whiteboard – Daily Agenda, LEQ, Homework/Upcoming Deadlines, Fun Fact of the Day Supply table – Textbooks, Daily Handouts, Emergency School Supplies White bin – Art supplies Back Bins – Turn in work, Lost and Found box Absent Folders – Missed work

Online textbook (online/library) Home Access Center Class Resources My webpage: appohigh.org -> Staff -> Ms. Jurewicz http://appohigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=54851 5&type=u Schoology Online textbook (online/library) Home Access Center

You will have homework every week Due at the beginning of class Late or poorly completed work receives a point/grade deduction. Assignments turned in more than a week late will NOT be accepted – NO EXCUSES. NO NAME= NO CREDIT. Keep track using the whiteboard, my webpage, and your agenda book.

You are responsible for making up work. (C3B4ME) Absences You are responsible for making up work. (C3B4ME) First stop: Absent Folders Second stop: Webpage Third Stop: Classmates Fourth Stop: Ms. J

Consequences: No cell phone charging. Cell Phones In class, you may NOT use mobile devices during lectures, tests, quizzes, and other assessments. No cell phone charging. Consequences: Warning Confiscation for the rest of class Confiscation and contact home Office referral

Bathroom Breaks: - Only ask during transitions and after directions are given - You get a maximum of three bathroom breaks a week during my class (excluding emergencies). - Be back in 10 minutes or less!

I’m looking forward to a great semester!

Ice Breaker #2: Two Truths and a Lie Can you guess which of the following facts are true and false?

Ms. J… Used to be a pre-professional ballet dancer. Has watched every episode of Game of Thrones. Owns three pet guinea pigs.

Truth: She danced with the Boston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, and American Ballet Theater among others. Lie: She has only read the first four books. Truth: Their names are Daisy, Myrtle, and Midnight.

Share with your shoulder partner. Your Turn! On the post-it provided, write down your name and two truths and a lie about yourself. Share with your shoulder partner.

Before You Leave Today… Place your nametag in your back bin. Homework: Complete your syllabus scavenger hunt by Thursday! Stay seated until the bell rings.