Today is the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, and the official beginning of winter! Clearly, the three feet of snow last week didn't get the memo that it wasn't yet officially winter...

Even though the progress reports are already in, capturing your grades as of Friday, you can still turn in late work. It'll have a late penalty, but that's so much better than not turning it in at all and having a zero!

Here's today's recap!

English 8

Today, we read all of chapter six in The Outsiders. Johnny decided that it was time to go back and turn themselves in, much to Dally's dismay. When they returned to the church, they found it on fire. Johnny and Ponyboy jumped in to save a group of kids who had become trapped in the building. Ponyboy's back caught fire, but luckily, Dally's leather jacket saved him from being burned. Johnny, however, was struck in the back by a falling timber and may have a broken spine. Dally is hurt but was conscious when they brought him to the hospital. Darry and Soda showed up at the hospital, clearly relieved that Pony was okay, and Pony realized just how much Darry really loves him and is afraid of losing him.

Don't forget to work on your noun practice worksheet! It's mandatory and due on Wednesday!

English 9 and 9 Honors

Today, we saw Maleficent's transformation to villain, and it was clear when she arrived at Aurora's christening that she had developed her villainous style and voice. It seems, however, that she's grown to care about Aurora.

Don't forget that your story rough draft is due on Wednesday!