Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
SENIOR PRIVILEGES
With the school year coming to end, there is one thing that seniors here at Eastview seem to always be looking forward to, May 29th, the day their senior privileges begin. In the past 11 years of Eastview, senior privileges have been a tradition that seniors look forward to at the end of their last few weeks at High School. Although the traditions have stayed the same throughout the past few years, seniors this year want to change it up a little.
Most seniors question, why we can’t have open-campus lunch, or open-campus study halls like other schools get to enjoy? When most students don’t understand the liability issues we have in District 196. Ms. Hansen (head of student services) explains why it is so difficult for them to allow us to leave, “District 196 has a closed campus policy which means students aren’t aloud to leave campus during lunch and study halls. Much of that is a liability issue because all the lunches are only about 25 minutes, kids trying to drive to get food eat and come back in that short amount of time would just not be a smart decision. Anything that happens to them during that time is on us, were responsible for them throughout the entire day.” However, the Senior Committee has been brainstorming every Wednesday morning for the past few weeks to think of the perfect senior privileges for this year’s seniors.
The full details are not set in stone yet, but the senior class representatives have been thinking of how to make this year’s privileges different than any other year, but with the administration involved it has been difficult to make any progress at all. Senior Committee member Kaitlin Ullrich explains that they pushed for something more this year, “We have tried to make this year’s privileges different from any other year, but it has been so hard because every idea we have had the administration has turned away. We tried many ideas, like the off campus lunch, and having 10 absences for 4th quarter, and even trying less finals for all seniors. All ideas were turned away, but I think the Administration is strict because they know that if they’re lenient we’ll take advantage of it, so I see it from both points of view.” So it looks like this year the senior privileges won’t be too different from any other year.
2009 SENIOR CLASS PRIVILEGES: (**=new privileges)
1.During study halls you may go outside on the patio or use the east fields.
2.During lunch you can also sit outside on the patio or out in the east fields. You may bring 3.George Forman grills, portable basketball hoops, putting greens, Frisbees, etc.
4.“Senior Only” lunch line
5.Senior Parking, including priority parking in the front of each student lot for students with a parking pass.
6.** The sale of additional parking permits: for seniors without a parking pass; 20 additional passes will be sold for 10$ each.
7.** 10 spots in the North Faculty Lot will be raffled off each week.
8.Your bracelet is now your hall pass; no blue hall pass in necessary.
9.Lunch delivery the week of June 2nd.
Inta Juice
Chipotle
Jimmy Johns
Little Caesars Pizza
10. “Days off” June 10th and 11th seniors don’t have school.
The administration wants to remind kids that these are privileges, and the students shouldn’t abuse them. “The privileges that seniors get for the last few weeks of school are really kind of above and beyond they are just little perks, nothing major but things that are special for them (seniors) as they end their time here at Eastview High School, but along with privileges are responsibilities. So we fully expect our seniors to be responsible in exercising their privileges.” Explains Dr. Franchino. Senior privileges are granted to those seniors who are on track to graduate in June, and have all fees and detentions cleared up.
So it looks like there won’t be any new senior privileges for these seniors to be looking for, but it is always an exciting time of the year and seniors should expect nothing less than an amazing end to their senior year here at Eastview.
Most seniors question, why we can’t have open-campus lunch, or open-campus study halls like other schools get to enjoy? When most students don’t understand the liability issues we have in District 196. Ms. Hansen (head of student services) explains why it is so difficult for them to allow us to leave, “District 196 has a closed campus policy which means students aren’t aloud to leave campus during lunch and study halls. Much of that is a liability issue because all the lunches are only about 25 minutes, kids trying to drive to get food eat and come back in that short amount of time would just not be a smart decision. Anything that happens to them during that time is on us, were responsible for them throughout the entire day.” However, the Senior Committee has been brainstorming every Wednesday morning for the past few weeks to think of the perfect senior privileges for this year’s seniors.
The full details are not set in stone yet, but the senior class representatives have been thinking of how to make this year’s privileges different than any other year, but with the administration involved it has been difficult to make any progress at all. Senior Committee member Kaitlin Ullrich explains that they pushed for something more this year, “We have tried to make this year’s privileges different from any other year, but it has been so hard because every idea we have had the administration has turned away. We tried many ideas, like the off campus lunch, and having 10 absences for 4th quarter, and even trying less finals for all seniors. All ideas were turned away, but I think the Administration is strict because they know that if they’re lenient we’ll take advantage of it, so I see it from both points of view.” So it looks like this year the senior privileges won’t be too different from any other year.
2009 SENIOR CLASS PRIVILEGES: (**=new privileges)
1.During study halls you may go outside on the patio or use the east fields.
2.During lunch you can also sit outside on the patio or out in the east fields. You may bring 3.George Forman grills, portable basketball hoops, putting greens, Frisbees, etc.
4.“Senior Only” lunch line
5.Senior Parking, including priority parking in the front of each student lot for students with a parking pass.
6.** The sale of additional parking permits: for seniors without a parking pass; 20 additional passes will be sold for 10$ each.
7.** 10 spots in the North Faculty Lot will be raffled off each week.
8.Your bracelet is now your hall pass; no blue hall pass in necessary.
9.Lunch delivery the week of June 2nd.
Inta Juice
Chipotle
Jimmy Johns
Little Caesars Pizza
10. “Days off” June 10th and 11th seniors don’t have school.
The administration wants to remind kids that these are privileges, and the students shouldn’t abuse them. “The privileges that seniors get for the last few weeks of school are really kind of above and beyond they are just little perks, nothing major but things that are special for them (seniors) as they end their time here at Eastview High School, but along with privileges are responsibilities. So we fully expect our seniors to be responsible in exercising their privileges.” Explains Dr. Franchino. Senior privileges are granted to those seniors who are on track to graduate in June, and have all fees and detentions cleared up.
So it looks like there won’t be any new senior privileges for these seniors to be looking for, but it is always an exciting time of the year and seniors should expect nothing less than an amazing end to their senior year here at Eastview.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
PEER REVIEW #2- Karl Otto [QUARTERS vs. TRIMESTER]
The first sentence is not a long sentence explaining exactly what the 5 Ws and H are. It does a nice job of leading and introducing the topic but still needs to answer some questions that were left unanswered. I think that the paper will be really interesting once the interviews are put in, and the paper has a little bit more stucture. But all in all I think it’s a good start :)
The first sentence is not a long sentence explaining exactly what the 5 Ws and H are. It does a nice job of leading and introducing the topic but still needs to answer some questions that were left unanswered. I think that the paper will be really interesting once the interviews are put in, and the paper has a little bit more stucture. But all in all I think it’s a good start :)
PEER REVIEW #1- Danielle DeVielle [PROM]
After reading this article I thought that it did a really good job of giving all the information in the first paragraph and it answered all of the questions and did a well job or leaving few questions unanswered. It was a good structured start off and I think once she gets the interviews it will really add to the story.
After reading this article I thought that it did a really good job of giving all the information in the first paragraph and it answered all of the questions and did a well job or leaving few questions unanswered. It was a good structured start off and I think once she gets the interviews it will really add to the story.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Interviewing Notes
[Where to begin...?]
Choose 3 interviewees
Schedule interviews (24+ hours)
Give a "heads up" to interviewees
Conduct background research
Write interview questions (10-15)
[Why prepare questions?]
Its your job!
1st impressions
Nervous; unexpected circumstances.
Higher quality questions.
Preperations is a guide, not a limitation.
[Holy Trinity of Interviewing]
ANECDOTE:
A brief story told by the interviewee.
Usually paraphrased by writer.
Entertaining.
Paints a picture for the reader.
REVEALING QUOTE:
Said by the interviewee.
Gives readers insight to personality.
Unique to the interviewee.
PROTRAITURE:
Description created by writer.
Based on observations of interviewee.
Descriptions is relevant to topic.
[Preperation Payoff]
Varying types for various purposes.
To relax, gain trust, show genuine interest.
Interviewees who trust you will talk and talk and talk...
[Types of Questions]
1. Opener: Begining question/remark; establish a rapport.
2. First Step: Ask about the.
3. Qualifier: Find out if the source is qualified. (If not, ask if they can direct you to the right person)
4. Routine Factual: Who, what, why, where, when, & how.
5. Numerical: Statistical inforamation.
6. G-O-S-S-E-Y: A way to ask deeper questions; goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why.
7. Responder: Clarification.
8. Soliciting a quote: A specific question.
9. Soliciting a anecdote: Prompts a short story.
10. Imaginative: Strays from the routine.
11. Grenade: Difficult questions. (Recover from the grenade: end with a neutral question)
[Concluding the Interview]
"Thank you..."
Sign documentation sheet.
Further questions...
[BEWARE]
Not everyone is a great interviewee.
Plan ahead... unforseen circumstances.
Choose 3 interviewees
Schedule interviews (24+ hours)
Give a "heads up" to interviewees
Conduct background research
Write interview questions (10-15)
[Why prepare questions?]
Its your job!
1st impressions
Nervous; unexpected circumstances.
Higher quality questions.
Preperations is a guide, not a limitation.
[Holy Trinity of Interviewing]
ANECDOTE:
A brief story told by the interviewee.
Usually paraphrased by writer.
Entertaining.
Paints a picture for the reader.
REVEALING QUOTE:
Said by the interviewee.
Gives readers insight to personality.
Unique to the interviewee.
PROTRAITURE:
Description created by writer.
Based on observations of interviewee.
Descriptions is relevant to topic.
[Preperation Payoff]
Varying types for various purposes.
To relax, gain trust, show genuine interest.
Interviewees who trust you will talk and talk and talk...
[Types of Questions]
1. Opener: Begining question/remark; establish a rapport.
2. First Step: Ask about the.
3. Qualifier: Find out if the source is qualified. (If not, ask if they can direct you to the right person)
4. Routine Factual: Who, what, why, where, when, & how.
5. Numerical: Statistical inforamation.
6. G-O-S-S-E-Y: A way to ask deeper questions; goals, obstacles, solutions, start, evaluation, why.
7. Responder: Clarification.
8. Soliciting a quote: A specific question.
9. Soliciting a anecdote: Prompts a short story.
10. Imaginative: Strays from the routine.
11. Grenade: Difficult questions. (Recover from the grenade: end with a neutral question)
[Concluding the Interview]
"Thank you..."
Sign documentation sheet.
Further questions...
[BEWARE]
Not everyone is a great interviewee.
Plan ahead... unforseen circumstances.
Scavenger Hunt
1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196? Jane Berenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? 12
3.Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board? Mike Roseen - there are 7 on the board
4. What date is graduation this year? 6/12/09
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mr. Fedje
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tollefson, Nick Dolsky, Tim Massie?
7. What does DECA stand for? Distributive Education Clubs of America
8. How many home football games were played this season? Mr. Vanderburg says there were 6 home games played
9. Who are the student council officers? Rachael Anderson, Kellie VanBeck, Nikki Fitzgerald, Alex Sertic, a few more?
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? Student Services office, Campus, or in the yearbook
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? 2217
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Ms. Kitchner
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) 153rd St W. - Rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?Francinno - Assistant principal of 9th grade, Hanson - 10/12th grade discipline, Percival - athletic director, Miller - student services / scheduling, Martenson - 9th grade
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team? Marissa Price, Kelsey North, Sam Mehr
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Martin
19. Who are the librarians? Connie O'Sullivan, Ms. Lingren, Ms. Koziy
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? 1056 tests - around 500 students
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? 12
3.Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board? Mike Roseen - there are 7 on the board
4. What date is graduation this year? 6/12/09
5. Who are the newest faculty members? Mr. Fedje
6. Who is the tallest person at our school? Mr. Tollefson, Nick Dolsky, Tim Massie?
7. What does DECA stand for? Distributive Education Clubs of America
8. How many home football games were played this season? Mr. Vanderburg says there were 6 home games played
9. Who are the student council officers? Rachael Anderson, Kellie VanBeck, Nikki Fitzgerald, Alex Sertic, a few more?
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level? Student Services office, Campus, or in the yearbook
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year? 2217
12. Who is the head custodian? Brian Fisher
13. Who advises the Yearbook? Ms. Kitchner
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name) 153rd St W. - Rosemount
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?Francinno - Assistant principal of 9th grade, Hanson - 10/12th grade discipline, Percival - athletic director, Miller - student services / scheduling, Martenson - 9th grade
16. Who advises the chess club? Mr. Dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team? Marissa Price, Kelsey North, Sam Mehr
18. Who manages the cafeteria? Jean Martin
19. Who are the librarians? Connie O'Sullivan, Ms. Lingren, Ms. Koziy
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year? 1056 tests - around 500 students
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
NOTES: writing news
HARD NEWS: This is how journalists refer to new of the day. It is a chronicle if current events/incidents.
Want all the information in the begining.
Keep the writing clean and uncluttered. Most important, give the readers the information they need. EX: The government announced a new major youth initiative yesterday.
SOFT NEWS: A news sotry that isnt time sensitive. It includes profiles of people, programs and organizations.
EDITORIAL: Expresses an opinion, all are personal but they need to still be relevant to the readers.
STRUCTURE:The structure of a news story (hard and soft news) is simple; a lead and a body.
THE LEAD:
- Hard news, the lead should be a summary of what is to follow. It should incorporate all of the 5 "W's" (who, what, where, when, why)
- Soft news, the lead should present the subject of the story by allusion. This type of opening is somewhat literary.
THE BODY: The body of the story involves combining the opinions of the people you interviews, some factual data, and a narrative which helps the story flow. Should not be about what you think. Hint: Stick to a theme throughout the entire story. Know as much as you possibly can about the subject.
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