The Red Review A weekly bulletin for Red Team and Mr. Bily’s Social Studies and Language Arts news Chief Editor: Mr. Bily September 21, 2015 Issue 6 Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s), A gentle reminder that we are now halfway through the 1st quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Please, make sure you and your student are utilizing all of the resources in place that assist in your student’s success on the Red team. I am available almost every morning from the time students are permitted entry into the school, and they may come in daily for makeup work during lunch or homebase. Additionally, I have introduced the “Remind” app that sends up to date reminders and due dates directly to your phone (directions can be found linked to my web page on the Red team website). If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via the contact information at the bottom of the page (email preferred). Yours in education, Mr. Bily This Week in History 1937 — J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy novel The Hobbit is published. 1863— Abraham Lincoln issues the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, applying only to Southern states in rebellion. Historian of the Week CMS Red Team Dates to Remember 10/2—2 Hour Early Dismissal 10/12—Columbus Day (No School) 10/22– 1/2 Day Attendance, P/T Conferences 10/23—No Student Attendance, P/T Conferences 10/30—2 Hour Early Dismissal 11/19—Field Trip to Lincoln Presidential Museum 11/24—2 Hour Early Dismissal 11/25-11/27—Thanksgiving Break What’s due?.... Social Studies: Compare/Contrast Essay on a Historical or Current Event due 9/28 Name: Evey B. Class: 1st Period Social Studies Praise: Evey has shown an unmatched initiative this past week for completing work, helping around the school and classroom, and contributing to class discussions on map skills and governments. Language Arts: Argumentative Essay due 9/28 Red Team: Dystopian Group Project due 10/2