Friday, January 16, 2026

January 15, 2026

 

  • 1/15/26- Happy Thursday!! 

  • Word of the day-Trade-offs – giving up one thing to get something else. 

  • Quote of the day- “Failure makes success so much sweeter, and allows you to thumb your nose at the crowds.”-Wilbur Smith

  • 1493 – Christopher Columbus sets sail for Spain from Hispaniola, ending his first voyage to the New World.

  • 1844– University of Notre Dame receives its charter from the state of Indiana.

  • 1967– The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles, California. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35–10.

    • Birthdays:

    • 1979Drew Brees, American football player

    • 1981– Pitbull, American rapper and producer

    • 1984– Ben Shapiro, American author and commentator

    • Today in-

    • Periods 3, 9,10-(American I)-  Chapter 8 Test. (Makeups/Finish) ‘Cities’ Activity. Chapter 9 section 1 notes. HW-Chapter 9 Primary Sources Worksheet.  Chapter 9 vocabulary-Due Tuesday 1/20/26.  Chapter 8 notes-Due Wednesday 1/21/26.

    • Period 5-6/7-8-(American II)- Catch up on Chapter 15 notes.  Study Chapter 15 vocabulary-Chapter 15 vocabulary quiz-Tuesday 1/20/26!! 

    • ***ALL CLASSES-December words/quotes are due on Thursday 1/15/26!!  Checklist is on your google classroom.

    ***ALL  CLASSES-Quarter 2 will end on 1/21/26.  ANYTHING assigned or due after that date will count for Quarter 3.  

  • Have a great day!

  • Mr. D