Happy Holiday's and Happy New Year

Dear parents and students,

I wish all a safe and HAPPY HOLIDAYS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!! The 3rd marking period has begun. This is the opne that goes on the permanent transcript. Please make every effort to get your assignments complete and turned in.

Mr. Lucci

What New?

Dear parents and students,

First may I wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. The 2nd marking period will be coming to a close 12/4. report cards will be given out before the 15th. All students should be working dilegently to complete thier assignments. A progress report went home last week to update you on your childs progress in class. If you did not recieve one or see it please email me at mrlucci7@gmail.com and I can send it electronically.
We are currently collecting cans for the needy during these difficult times. I am awarding my students 2 bonus points per can donated to the can food drive. Each student has a maximum allowance of 20 cans. I appretiate your help in helping the needy during this holiday season. Physics students should be purchasing their materials to begin building their bridges. Many arts and craft stores have these materials or you can google seach for web sites that sell the materials. The bridge project will be due after the Christmas holidays.

November Updates

Dear parents and students,
Parents, I thank you for attending the open school meeting. Our conversations about your children have helped me get thm better prepared for the rest of the year as well as their improvement has been noted. Good job.

Studenst in the Physics class have been assigned a term project. Bridge building. I encourage you to participate in helping them construct and design this project. It is a great way to learn what your child is doing in the classroom.  It will be due after Christmas break. We will be testing the bridge during this time.

End of Marking Period #1

Dear Students and Parents,

Introductions have happened. Students have returned. We are now 2 months into the school year. So far so good. The end of the marking period is 10/20. Please have all assignments that may have been missed turned in for half credit. Progress reports will be sent home this Friday 10/16. I am asking that the parents sign them so they now how their child is doing. It also gets the extra credit points on their next test. At the bottom of the progress report will be this blog address and my email address if you need to reach me. We are working very hard to reach your child's potential. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank You and here's to a better Marking period #2.

Mr. Lucci
Science Department
Ralph McKee High School

Lab

To all students,

Lab has begun!!! The earth science labs will take place on Thursdays. The Physics lab will take place on Wednesdays. I need not remind you that you must have 28-30 labs completed by June or you will not pass the course. This is a state requirement. Please make every effort to come to lab. Make -up labs will be in short supply this year so that means you need to be extra diligent in completing your labs.


Thank You

Mr. Lucci

Begining of the Year.

Dear Parents,
I would like to extend an invitation to all parents to contact me for any reason. Your sons and daughters will be in taking a regents this year and we are preparing them to do outstanding work. I do ask that you make sure they come to school on time and prepared for class. They will need a notebook and pens/pencils. They will be participating in lab activities as well as experiments in class. I hope we can work together to make your child's experience here at McKee a successful one. I sent home a student contact that all parents should have signed and returned. This blog as well as my e-mail mrlucci7@gmail.com is available to you to contact me for any reason.

I thank you

Mr. Lucci

WELCOME BACK :)

Dear Students and Parents,

Welcome back. I hope your summer was relaxing. I know that I had an eventful one. I am looking forward to a great year with plenty of new and exciting challenges. I know that I will be working hard to get you ready for your exams and for you seniors graduation. I hope your input and hard work gets you to where you want to be. I will try my hardest to do so for you.

I will be posting my expectations and supplies for the upcoming year shortly. For now enjoy the rest of your summer and I will see you on September 9th.

Mr. Lucci

Dog Days of Summer

Summer is quickly approaching. Yes, we are all excited, but we must remain focused. The Earth Science practicum will begin during the week of June 1st. All labs (28-30) must be handed in before this time. If you do not meet the requirement you will be bared from the test. The Earth Science Regents is 6/17 @ 1:15 PM. The Physics Regents will be on 6/24 @ 9:15 AM.

Please make sure you purchase the green regents review books for sale in the cafe'. The cost is only $3 and they are worth every penny. Regents review and lab make-up is 5th period everyday. One lab can be made up per day.

Any questions please see me in room 309.

Lucci

End of The Marking Period

The end of the marking period is 5/8/09. All H.W. and extra credit assignments need to be in before this date. The Green Earth Science and Physics Review books are available in the school store for $3. Get the book get the points 50 bonus to be exact!!! The trip to Six Flags will be on May 8th. please be on time and prepared for any type of weather. We go rain or shine.

The third and final marking period is upon us. Let's get it in gear , get it together, and blow those Regents scores out of the water. For you seniors do not get lazy just yet. You still have another marking period to go and for some of you you need a test or credit to graduate . Stay focused!!!

Need help in any science see me in room 309 periods 5,6,7. (Periods may change due to coverage.)

Lucci

Welcome Back!!!

Hope you are all well rested. We are in the home stretch for the remainder of the year. So some reminders:

1. Lets get those labs done and completed.

2. Check the blog for updated assignments and upcoming events.

3. Study for all and every test.

4. Practice test taking using your text and new green review books that will be available in the store for $3.

5. Take advantage of the extra credit available to you.

Reminder 4/22 is EARTH DAY!!!!

SPRING BREAK!!

Spring break is almost upon us. Let us enjoy our time off and recharge for the stretch run. Hw has been assigned for each of my classes. I am also sending home a lab packet for students who are in need of labs. The packet will only be given to students who are deficient by ten or more labs. I you are deficient by less than ten labs you can use the lab make up link on this page to complete your labs. Remember you need 28 labs completed by the end of June. We are currently up to lab number 22. Use your report card to get an idea of were you are at. Thank you for your hard work.

Lucci

Marking Period #2

I would like to take this opportunity to that all the parents/guardians for attending open school. The input you provided to further help your child succeed here at McKee High School was invaluable. I would Ike to let you know about some up coming events; Spring break begins April 9th. the students return to school on April 20th. I will be sending home progress reports on this date. Your children were notified about a new NASA contest for the spring that will result in extra credit if completed correctly(see below). i hope to have a large submission pool. Students of the College Now and Physics classes that are going on the Six Flags trip May 8th, permission slips and money ($55) need to be handed in before we go on spring break. The cost includes: bus, entrance to the park, all you can eat buffet, and t-shirt. I hope this years trip will be a successful one. If you are interested in chaperoning please send me an e-mail at mrlucci7@gmail.com with your name and the students name.

Thank You
Mr. Lucci

Trip Costs

The cost of the Liberty Science Center trip is now $22. The cost for the Six Flags trip is now $55. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but our buses did not come through and the cost has risen.
Once again we apologize for the change.


Mr. Lucci

Progress Reports and Trip Slips.

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Last week a progress report was sent home to be signed. Please ask your child for the report so you know were they stand in the class. Also several of my classes were given trip slips to get signed along with money for the trip. I need these slips with the money for the trip as soon as possible to secure a spot for our school. Your help and diligence is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you can e-mail me at mrlucci7@gamil.com .


Thank you & Happy St. Pat's Day!

Mr. Lucci

End of Marking Period #1

Dear students, parents and guardians,

The end of the first marking period will be March 18Th. Please make every effort to complete assignments on time. Also take advantage of the extra credit HW sheet given out at the end of the marking period. I you lost it please see me. The lab total for this marking period will be 19- 20. If you are behind you need to make arrangements for make -up labs or go to the link on this page to download make-ups. If your total does not reach 28-30 labs at the end of the year you will fail the class and will not be eligible for the Regents. I a few weeks their will be a green review book for sale at the school store. It will cost $3. For every student who purchases the book they will receive extra credit points towards HW and or Test grades!!

Thank you for your cooperation and diligence.

Mr. Lucci

Six Flags Contest

Ther are seven weeks to the six flags deadline. Physics and College now students should be diligent in completing their tasks. See me if you have not been assigned a task.

Begining of Term 2

Dear students and parents,

The second term of the year is beginning. I hope that in the next few months we can work together to further your education in the sciences. At the end of this term several things are going to happen:

1. 28- 30 labs must be completed in order to take the regents and pass the class.
2. if you earned a 55 in the first term a 75 must be earned to make up the credit or credit recovery may be offer (if the budget is not cut).
3. the practical will be at the beginning of June. This accounts for 16 points on your regents exam. You are only eligible if you have the required labs and are passing the coarse.
4. the written part of the exam will be at the end of June. You son/daughter needs two regent level courses to graduate. Please make every effort to assist in the education process.

If any parent needs to contact me please do so by emailing me at mrlucci7@gmail.com your son's and daughter's know this e-mail well because they can send in their H.W. via this address.

I thank you for your time and effort in making this spring a productive and successful one.

Mr. Lucci
Science Department
Ralph McKee High School

End of Term

The end of the term is quickly upon us. progress report were given out last week and were due back signed on Monday. Lab make -up is available every moring 0 period in room 309. It is also available sfter school from 3-5 pm during credit recovery for Earth Science. Finals will be next week. All ssignments and extra credit are due before 1/26/09.