See you in 2009!!

Wishing you
Merry Christmas,
Happy Holidays,
and Happy New Year!
See you in 2009!

When I...

Okay Longhorns, you finish the sentence.

When I graduate from Dobie, I plan to...

Okay Class of 2012...

It's time to start blogging! The first 10 students to post a comment on the "When I" posting will receive a prize. Make sure you leave your name so I can find you at Dobie. Be sure to check the blog regularly for field trip opportunities, chances at prizes, and much more.

SAT Question of the Week

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The world, accustomed to ------- whenever governments change hands, expected rioting and bloodshed; but the transition of power was remarkably ------- .

A. turmoil . . chaotic
B. harmony . . orderly
C. ceremony . . solemn
D. violence . . uneventful
E. splendor . . unpopular

Last week's answer:
Choice (B) is correct. To be firmly convinced of something, whether it is true or not, is to be certain, or to possess “certitude.”

Field Trip Opportunity!

On Friday, January 16th, I will be taking 10 students to see a taping of Great Day Houston and to the University of Houston to visit the School of Communication. We will leave Dobie at 7:00 a.m. and should return by 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Students must be passing all of their classes. Please let Mrs. McKinney know if you are interested in attending. This field trip is first come first serve.

Did you know?

Rice University owned Yankee Stadium from 1962 to 1971, a gift from 1927 graduate John William Cox. The university eventually sold the ballpark to the city of New York for $2.5 million.



To find out more about Rice University visit www.rice.edu.

SAT Question of the Week

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The test of truth is not ------- , for we have often felt firmly convinced of many things that were not so.

A. implication
B. certitude
C. originality
D. impartiality
E. moderation

Last week's answer:
Choice (B) is correct. The market “seems” to have been opened long ago, but the term “Although” indicates that it was not. The market must have opened “recently.”

Starlight Movie Nights

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs or just sit on the turf to enjoy a free family movie on the jumbo screen of the Rice Stadium scoreboard. Starlight Movie Nights may be canceled due to weather or moved to Reckling Park on dates when Rice Stadium is in use. Notices of schedule or venue changes will be posted at www.rice.edu/movie at least two hours prior to show times. Please reconfirm before traveling.

Starlight Movie Nights Holiday Series presents...

NOW SHOWING

Friday, Dec. 5 Rice Stadium6 p.m. Field Access Begins 7 p.m. "The Polar Express " Rated G; 99 minutes, 2004 FREE!

Friday, Dec. 12 Rice Stadium6 p.m. Field Access Begins7 p.m. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"Rated G; 25 minutes, 19667:30 p.m. "The Muppet Christmas Carol" Rated G; 85 minutes, 1982 FREE!

Friday, Dec. 19Rice Stadium6 p.m. Field Access Begins7 p.m. "A Christmas Story "Rated PG; 95 minutes, 1983FREE!

Start Your Scholarship Search

Go ahead...register...start your search. http://www.collegeanswer.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp

Here are two scholarship opportunities that were sent to me. Even if you are not eligible to apply, look over the application so you can see what types of things you will need to have to fill out the form.

• Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship
  Each year since 1998, the Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship has awarded scholarships to migrant students with teaching as a career goal. This scholarship was established as a living tribute to Frank Kazmierczak, an educator who dedicated many years to helping migrant students. The deadline for submitting applications for this scholarship, administered by the Geneseo Migrant Center, is February 1, 2009. For more information, including application form and guidelines, please click on the following link, http://www.migrant.net/migrant/sch-kazmierczak.htm.
• Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship
  Applications are being accepted for the Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship, which honors a student who is a migrant farmworker and, preferably, interested in pursuing a career in journalism, the teaching of journalism or in political science. This scholarship, sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Migrant Education (NASDME), is named in honor of the late Al Wright, a migrant education leader, advocate and NASDME consultant who used his talents as journalist, migrant education leader and NASDME consultant to advocate for and serve our migrant children and youth. The application deadline is March 16, 2009. For more information, including application form and guidelines, please click on the following link, http://nasdme.org/AlWrightScholarship09.doc.
• SEA Scholarship Contest - To encourage students to learn more about current science policy issues. Applicants must be high school, undergraduate or graduate students in the United States. They must add factual, non-partisan information to the SHARP wiki in order to participate. Prizes are given for the top two contributors as well as a prize for the most interesting information added. Applicants must send an email with their name and SHARP user name to the SHARP Network via their contact page at http://sharp.sefora.org/contact/ .
• National High School Essay Contest - Sponsored by: United Nations Association of the United States of America. Applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,500 words on a designated topic. The contest is open to all students in grades 9 to 12. Applicants must submit essays to a local chapter for the first level of judging. http://www.unausa.org
• John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest - Applicants must be in grades 9 through 12 in public or private schools or be home-schooled and write an essay about politics as it relates to John F. Kennedy's book "Profiles in Courage." Essays must have source citations. Applicants must register online before sending essays and have a teacher help with the essay. The winner and teacher will be invited to the Kennedy Library to accept the award, and the winner's teacher will receive a grant. http://www.jfkcontest.org

Important Dates for Your Calendar

Here are a few upcoming events:

February 3, 2009 - Financial Aid Night (Dobie High School)

February 7, 2009 - Houston Hispanic Forum (George R. Brown, Houston) *

February 21, 2009 - Aggieland Saturday (Texas A&M Univ., College Station) *

March 7, 2009 - Explore UT (University of Texas, Austin) *

March 28, 2009 - College and Career Forum (Dobie High School)

*A parent must attend this trip with the student. If you and your student are interested in attending please send an email to smckinney@pasadenaisd.org with Field Trip as the subject.

SAT Question of the Week

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. Although it seems to have been a fixture of the square since the city’s origin, the produce market actually opened only ------- .

A. enthusiastically
B. recently
C. frequently
D. illegally
E. graciously

Last week's answer:
Choice (B) is correct. It makes sense to say that despite his “limited”—but apparently applicable—experience, the hiring manager feels that David is “qualified for” the job, or competent to undertake it.