Welcome, parents! Mr. Michael Jezewak 9/18/2014 Periods 1, 6 – U.S. History Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

Back-to-School Night Bellwork: Please grab a U.S. History Back-To-School Night handout and a blank notecard. On the blank notecard, please write… 1.Your son’s name, 2.Your name and preferred name, and 3.The best way for me to contact you. “History is the version of events that people have decided to agree upon.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

Back-to-School Night Prayer Let us remember… that we are in the holy presence of God. Lord, we are gathered tonight as role models and educators for our students and sons. Strengthen us, Cathedral faculty members and Cathedral parents alike, as we work to inspire young men to live lives for and with Christ. St. John Baptist de la Salle… pray for us. Live Jesus in our hearts… forever!

About Me: Mr. Michael Jezewak The Cathedral community U.S. history and English II teacher Co-moderating Lasallian Youth service organization Contact info: Room 301;

U.S. History Homework and reading (notes) every night. See Edmodo! Late Work Policy: 10% of for each day late, maximum 50% taken off. “3 Before Me” Policy. Your help is appreciated! Skills 1.Critical Thinking 2.Active Reading 3.Convincing Writing 4.Efficient Organization 5.Effective Study Habits

U.S. History (cont.) Brief overview of content: American Colonial Beginnings Establishing and Growing the United States The Civil War American Economic and Political Imperialism WWI, the Depression, and WWII Civil Rights and the 1960s U.S. Foreign and Domestic Policies in the Mid- to Late-1900s Once again, your help is appreciated!