Restructuring AP Classroom and Random Stuff

Hello all! Some of you are working your way through old labs and tests and completing the new stuff on electricity - thank you! I am grading your stuff and answering your questions as they come in. Remember that there aren't really due dates for those (except the last day of school) and that no matter what, your posted grade at semester will not be lower than your Q3 grade. But it could be higher, and some of you have already achieved that.

Next thing. If you aren't taking the AP test, skip this paragraph. Some people are trying to use the AP Classroom to practice FRQs for the AP test, and it is just not working well. I am going to spend tomorrow restructuring what's in there. A lot of stuff is going to disappear for a bit, then reappear chopped into smaller "assignments" so that you can submit FRQs for me to score one at a time.

Next thing. Remember the Teen Astronomy Cafe? Well they're holding one online in a couple of weeks:

Have you ever wondered about the Universe? How did it begin? Has it changed over time? What will happen in the future? If you have, you’re not alone! For centuries scientists have been trying to answer these kinds of questions. 

To discover the answers by experimenting with the data, we encourage you to come to the next, free Saturday morning online Teen Astronomy Cafés on May 9.  It is entitled “The Expanding Universe” with Dr. Lauren Corlies and Ardis Herrold. 

Please note that owing to ongoing concerns about COVID-19, this event is online and not in-person until further notice.

To participate in our online Teen Astronomy Café,  sign up by May 6 at http://www.teenastronomycafe.org to reserve your spot. On Friday, May  8, we will send you an email on how to connect to the May 9 café through zoom.

Times: 9:30am until 11:30am. (We start on time.)

More information at: http://www.teenastronomycafe.org. 

Have questions? Contact: Dr. Connie Walker, Director of the Teen Astronomy Café program at cwalker@noao.edu.

And last thing: Ms. Braun has a project you can help with:

COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

Smiling Messages Project

The project that brings smiles to Seniors

So many are feelings the challenges of COVID-19. Many people in our community are experiencing feelings of sadness, fear, isolation or depression. One Senior community is truly suffering during this time of Social Distancing. Seniors living in Assisted Living Communities are and have been quarantined in their rooms or apartments for quite some time now and this is having a tremendously negative impact on them.

Smiling Messages Project has been created to bring smiles to the faces and hearts of Seniors and to help them to know that they have not been forgotten! It can even do the same for you!

Here’s how you can help:

Make a beautiful, colorful, cheerful card – maybe include an inspirational quote or a picture of yourself dancing or with a pet. Something that would make you smile if it was sent to you.
Mail your card to:

Beth Braun
c/o Esperanza Dance Project
PO Box 90064
Tucson, AZ 85752

Your card will then be delivered to various Assisted Living Communities throughout Tucson to brighten the day of many Seniors!

It’s easy and fun!

If you have questions please email me at Beth.BraunMiscione@tusd1.org