Mrs. Nichols' Blog

Outcome - Informational Meeting 08-23-11

What a wonderful turn out for this informational meeting!  I did get answers to our questions. We may use satin binding.  It is more expensive, but the kids love it.  Embroidery is fine as long as there is soft fabric behind it - no embellishments like buttons, pins or ribbons that may come off.  Cotton-poly blends are okay for quilting as long as there is more cotton than polyester and the fabric is washed to remove the sizing.  The information sheet Download Project Linus Information Sheet has been updated to reflect the clarifications.

We need a name for our group, logo, decision on t-shirts.  Many clubs and organizations are on board with allowing blanket making to count toward service hours.

Someone asked if we had a goal for the number of blankets we would like to donate - my response may have been off base.  I indicated that the Lassiter community should be able to come up with 500 a year...  Too many?  No matter.  We are looking to make blankets for kids who need them and the number does not really matter.

Our next meeting is next Tuesday, 08-30 at 3:30 in room 810.  Bring a project you may wish to make.  Please contact me if there are any questions.

Welcome

Welcome to AP U.S. Government & Politics.  I am looking forward to an interesting and exciting semester.  This introductory note is to provide you with information regarding the structure of the course and materials and the available content on the blog. 

• The “General Information” link includes, but is not limited to, a complete list of the Georgia Performance Standards, a copy of the Syllabus and Acknowledgement and AP Contract forms and specific steps for registering on MyPoliSciLab.
•  The “Calendars” link opens to a list of monthly calendars that contain topics of study, handouts, due dates, school interest information, etc.  The calendars are updated frequently.
•  “Units” will list, by unit, “Key Terms and Concepts”, handouts, articles of interest, and other downloads pertinent to that unit.  It is important to note that the “Key Terms and Concepts” handout for each unit will list the College Board description, Georgia Performance Standards, information sources/materials, essential questions, vocabulary, legislation and court cases.
• Other links are fairly self-explanatory. 

AP US Government & Politics Review Sessions are currently scheduled for 04/18, 04/25, 05/02, 05/09 from 3:45-6:45 PM and Saturday, 05/12 from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM.  Sessions will be held in Room 810 and "registration" is required prior to each session so materials can be duplicated.  Listen for announcements and watch the blog for particulars as we get closer to the exam. 

Tweeting From Room 810

I have set up a Twitter account to provide a forum for AP & American Government students to follow federal, state and local policy issues.  My hope is that it will help contribute to a springboard for spirited political discussion.  If you will be in one of my classes this year and are interested, you can follow by going to www.Twitter.com and searching for Nicholslhsgov.  It is a "permission only" account.  Once a few students have decided to follow, the tweets will be on a regular basis.  Currently, the blog posts are shared with Twitter, but, not vice versa. This is a work in progress and I look forward to your input.  See you in a few days.