Snow Day Update: Tues 1/16

The following email was just sent out to all Freshmen via eVrits:

Good Afternoon, MLK Freshmen!

As you know, MNPS has had to cancel classes in response to the snowy weather and frigid temperatures we’ve had. Schools will not be in session today, Jan. 16th, or tomorrow, Jan. 17th.

In order to keep pace with our curriculum for this 9 weeks, Mrs. Syes and Mr. Tidyman would like all Freshmen to be aware of the following assignments and reminders:

Assuming that School will be back in session Thursday, Jan. 18th:

• Read Mythology Chapter 5: Cupid and Psyche
• Complete Annotations
• Read Mythology Chapter 6: Eight Brief Tales of Lovers
• Complete Annotations
• Mythology Quiz #1:
• Originally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16, the Quiz has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 18th.
• The Quiz will assess student comprehension and understanding of The Introduction, Ch. 1 (The Gods & Lesser Gods), Ch. 2 (Two Great Gods of the Earth), and Ch. 3 (Creation)
• Study material, including questions and Powerpoints from class, are available on Mrs. Syes’ Blackboard portal, or Mr. Tidyman’s website, respectively.
• Membean:
• The previous session closed Sunday, Jan. 14th.
• The Membean Quiz to accompany this studying session will be given Thursday, the 18th
• The New Session began Monday, Jan. 15th, and runs until Sunday, Jan. 28th. Yes, Membean is still going on, regardless of snow days.
• Afterschool Study Session:
• Mrs. Syes and Mr. Tidyman will be holding an after school study session over Mythology on Thursday, Jan. 18th, from 3:15pm - 4:15pm
• Focus will be on the assigned chapters on Love and Lovers (5 & 6)

Enjoy these snow days today and tomorrow! Be safe, stay warm, and curl up with Chapters 5 & 6 of Mythology.

See you Thursday!

— Mrs. Syes & Mr. Tidyman