I'm blogging everywhere

OK, so maybe I do have too much time on my hands, but I always stay busy. I set up a another blog that I've been thinking about using for the other subjects I teach: Algebra 1B and Math Assistance.

I was wondering if some of you would mind giving me feedback. My attempt is to post the day's lessons and homework on-line for those who are absent and/or for those who simply did not get it done in class, lost it, bombed it, etc.

I thought I would also post links to math help sites and other groovy locations, such as the On Campus On Line blog. Click the link on our side bar for BurdMath.

Thank you,
R.Burd
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz

Wishing you a Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween, everybody! I wish all of you a fun and safe night. Don't go too crazy with the candy, and be sure to scare a few people just for the fun of it. To celebrate the holiday, I thought I'd share a picture of my jack-o-lantern with you. I call it the Cannibal Pumpkin. Have a great Halloween, and see you all Monday!

Halloween was originally called All Hallows' Eve. The name is shortened from All Hallows' Even ("Even" being short for Evening), which then turned into All Hallows' E'en, then to Hallowe'en, and finally to Halloween. According to some religions, this holiday (beginning at sunset and ending at midnight) is a time for the spirits of the dead to temporarily enter our realm. November 1 is All Saints' Day, or All Hallows. This day religiously celebrates all of the saints, known and unknown.

Emily Prevost

WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz.

Ruiz captures 3A west title

This just in from Coach Clementz!!

VIVIANA RUIZ WINS 3A WEST REGIONAL! PHOEBE
BLAKELEY 1ST TEAM ALL REGION! GIRLS CC TEAM 2ND! STATE NEXT!

VIVIANA RUIZ 1ST+@ 20:06
PHOEBE BLAKELEY 6TH + 21:39
TAYLOR MARTIN 14TH^ 24:19
VANESSA CASTRO 27TH 28:12*
LAURA SOTO 29TH 28:15
10/30/09
Team Scores:1. Sedona 21 2.WHS 74 3. River Valley 90
4. Chino Valley 91 5. Estrella FootHills 99
Parker (Did not have 5 runners).

* = Most Improved Runner
Improvement Rate: Castro 5:34; Martin 1:53; Ruiz :41;
Blakeley :18.

+ = 1st Team All Region 3A West
@ = Most Valuable Regional Runner
^ = 2nd Team All Region 3A West
3A State Championships Sat 11/7/09
@ Cave Creek Golf Course Phoenix,Az
3:10 P.M.
KILLER, STATEN FINISH 1ST TEAM ALL REGION – LEAD BOYS CC TO 2ND PLACE IN 3A WEST REGIONAL MEET!!

CHASE KILLER 5TH + 18:05
LEVI STATEN 7TH + 18:11
CRISTON HYETT 9TH ^ 18:51
ADRIAN RUIZ 11TH ^ 18:57
BETO PEREZ 13TH ^ 19:17
TIM KRECHEL 25TH 21:25*
JUSTIN BERGMAN 26TH 21:30
INDIVIDUAL WINNER: Jesus Rivera Sedona 16:21

Team Scores: 1. Sedona 21 2. WHS 45 3. Chino Valley 69
4. River Valley 118 5. Estrella FootHills 121
Parker, (only 2 runners). 10/30/09
* = Most Improved Runner
Improvement Rate: Krechel 2:39; Bergman 1:46; Ruiz 1:07;
Killer :55; Hyett :40; Staten :21
+ = 1st Team All Region 3A West
^ = 2nd Team All Region 3A West

3A State Championships Sat. 11/7/09
Cave Creek Golf Course Phoenix Az. 1:55 P.M.

My checklist

The following is the physical copy of my mental checklist. It helps me to write it out. Also, I'll be able to see it every time I log on.

I have:

• Interviewed Courtney Lutz regarding the spirit tree.
• Taken a picture of Ms. Lutz and Mrs. Fletcher with the tree
• Typed up and scheduled my interview with Mr. Myers (about the volleyball story) for next Tuesday
• Typed up an interview for Darcy Fuller, whom I plan to talk to for my homecoming story
• Confirmed that there are some poems to be put in the paper
• Acquired and edited at least one poem that wasn't put in the last edition
• Typed up interview questions for Mrs. Jacobson about the spirit tree
• Confirmed that there are some pictures from the homecoming football game that I can use
• Already taken pictures of volleyball, but I may have to get some more

I still need to:

• Interview Mrs. Jacobson about the spirit tree, and then write up the story
• Interview Mr. Myers, and then write up the vollyeball story
• Ask Darcy Fuller for an interview, and then interview her
• Possibly find another source or two for the homecoming story
• Write up the homecoming story
• Get some more poems and edit them
• Go through the photos from the game
• Get pictures from the dance
• Decide on a picture for volleyball

Emily Prevost

WHS

Wickenburg, Ariz.

Boo!

Tomorrow's Halloween! Here's a special "way to go" for all of you who dressed up today...even though it is in fact, not Halloween yet. Personally, this is my favorite holiday, and my second birthday. Make sure to get out nice and early tomorrow with your costumes and trick-or-treat.

Have fun, and be safe this weekend.

Shayna Innocenti
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz.

Photoshop

Ugh, seriously I am totally out of the century. I'm testing out Photoshop and I know nothing at all. I'm testing it out on a picture of mine and trying to see if I can get the hang of it.

Dannie Malleo
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz.

Trick or treat

Here's an early Happy Halloween! I hope that you guys all have a great time doing whatever tomorrow! Also, to all of you who dressed up today, great job; you all look good.

Caitlin Farrington
WHS
Wickenburg, Ariz