Register on Wehike!

 Yes, we're planning another ski trip on demand.  The bus is already half full.   The most possible week is the first week of March, probably Wednesday, 3/3.  Get a form next week from Ms. Valente or me.   The price stays the same.  Sign up ASAP.  Many more people are interested than last time!

As we are finishing with the Regents week and getting ready for The Ski Trip, we all should treat ourselves with a story that can be found only on wehike.net (wehike.net/essays/19)!  Remember, we're going to a bear country - that's where Mt. Creek is located.  Yes,  chances to see a bear this time of the year are very slim; and yet get ready by reading about a she bear falling in love with someone she found in the woods.  That "someone" happened to be your favorite teacher - Mr. Majmin!  Copyright!  Enjoy reading and remember to leave feedback.  You might as well asnwer the following questions about the reading and get extra points in Ms. Dikovsky's class!

1.  What is the point of view?  If first, whose?  Mr. Majmin?  An anonymous narrator?  The bear?   2.  What's the setting?   3.  What does the story make us think about?  How is it realted to our lives?  4.  Where is irony in the story?  5.  Is there symbolism?  6.  What are some important themes (messages) in the bear story?   7. Did the bear use any similes or metaphors?  If yes, where?  

DO NOT OVERSLEEP ON 2/1!!!

The new date  2/1/10 is confirmed, after the Regents and two days before the first day of the new semester.  Therefore - no teachers have to sign!  Many ask about the second ski trip, but it's not happening.  The weather is going to be just right - sunny and not too cold!  

We still have some seats left, and not to pay more for the bus, encourage friends/classmates/family to join.   Bring extra $ 5.00 to pay for the bus in case the bus isn't full. 

 As you must have seen, the new date is 1/25 - the day free of worries about the Finals.  There are few seats left on the bus, so hurry up!   How many?  15 as we speak.   As you complete the form, specify the codes for your classes, OSIS number and whether you want to ski or snowboard.  

Once again, I suggest you bring food and drinks with you not to depend on the overpriced food they serve on the mountain.   You'll also be hungry as we head back.  Here's a list of the things highly suggested:  waterproof pants (better ski pants of course) or a few layers.  Gloves.  Sunglasses or goggles.  A hat.  A few layers underneath a jacket.  A few dollars for the locker.  Cell phone.  My number is 718-813-3690.   Save the number and let's hope there will be no emergency calls.  Everyone should take a lesson unless you've skied for years before.  

The bus will leave at 7 sharp, so come at least 10 minutes earlier.  

I look forward to another great ski/snowboard trip!

Everyone who took pictures today - in Gallery, there's an album called Last Day of Classes.  Upload your pictures there.  Remember to leave comments, titles, and such!  Happy Thanksgiving to all!