SAT Vocab Words #5

Define the following SAT Vocabulary terms AND create a WORD PIC (in color) for each one:

1. abase (v.)
2. ballyhoo (n.)
3. convivial (adj.)
4. derelict (adj.)
5. effigy (n.)
6. fathom (v.)
7. guise (n.)
8. horde (n.)
9. incredulous (adj.)
10. jargon (n.)

** Due: December 15 (b group)/ December17 (a group)
**NO late work will be accepted

** TEST: FRIDAY 12/18

AVID Holiday Wildcat Family

AVID students,

In case you misplaced the green sheet regarding our Wildcat Family In Need, here is a list of items:

Girl-

Shirt Size- M
Jeans- Size 3
Gel Pens
Make-up
Nail Polish
Hair Supplies
Board Games
Gift Card from Mall or other store
Law and Order SVU DVD
Transformers DVD

Mom and Dad-

Lowes/Home Depot/Wal-Mart Gift Card
Home decor (candles, holiday decorations)

**Also, if you are unable to donate clothes and/or items listed and would like to instead donate any non-perishable food item that would contribute to a delicious holiday meal would also be greatly appreciated!

Anything to make this holiday season a happy one for this family.

**Deadline to donate: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH

Opportunity to talk to college representatives this week!

--A representative from Livingstone College will be in the cafeteria during lunches on Thursday, Dec. 3.

--A representative from Winston-Salem State University will be in office 216 at 9:00 Friday morning, Dec. 4, and in the cafeteria during lunches that same day.

Take Tech Survey to help NHHS

I am asking for your assistance in participating and encouraging your parents/guardians to participate. This survey is a national project from Speak Up, designed to gather feedback on how technology is used at school and at home. Input is needed from all stakeholders: students, parents, teachers and administrators
This is an optional survey that will take approximately ten minutes to complete.

1. Go to http://www.speakup4schools.org/speakup2009/
2. Choose your role
3. Select your state
4. Type in your school name
5. Click on Find School
6. Click on your school from the list
7. Select grade level
8. Type in the secret word which is nhcs
9. Click on Log-in
10. Take the survey

Thanksgiving!

Hello AVID class. Congratulations on donating the most cans for the AVID Club Food Drive. The food was delievered Tuesday morning to St. Mary's Homeless Shelter. Your donations were in the community that day, helping many families this Thanksgiving. I have a lot to be thankful for and I hope you do too. Enjoy this time with family and see you all back at school Monday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Ashley

Peace College is here today!

A representative from the Admissions Office at Peace College will be in the conference room in office 216 at 11:40 today and should be there throughout the lunch period.

AVID CLUB FOOD DRIVE

Don't forget about the AVID Club Food Drive! It ends Monday, Nov. 23rd.
This weekend gather up some food for the homeless!

Let's beat the other AVID elective classes! We can do it!