Bella took her train and restaurant test.

First, we studied for the test and she was given examples of the types of problems that could appear on the test.

Second, she reviewed on her own from her notes.

Third, Bella took the test. She frequently would make guesses out loud. Her guesses were almost always correct but she did not always write down answers pertaining to those good guesses. I encouraged her later to be confident and follow her gut in this class.

Lastly, we reviewed her test together. Bella did an excellent job on her test. My one note would be that it was not the new information from this year that seemed to give her trouble. It was content from Spanish 1 and 2 that seemed to require the most thought. She should review that content.

Bella took exam 2. She started early at 12:15.

Point-Slope Form – We learned to write and graph linear equations in point-slope form. We analyzed different forms of a line to interpret the slope and y-intercept of a linear model in the context of data. We learned how to use the point-slope form of a linear equation to write the equation of a line using the slope and any point on the line.

We discussed crystal lattices and how this structure influences properties like conductivity, rigidity, etc. We also discussed lattice energy.

Today we discussed significant events in three western states as the concept of "Manifest Destiny" swept through the U.S. in the 1820s - 1850s. We began with TEXAS - the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. We discussed what happened & why is it significant in US History. That same year, the Battle of San Jacinto saw Texas separate from Mexico and become its own republic until it became a state in 1845 - entering the Union as slave state. CALIFORNIA
won independence from Mexico during the Bear Flag Revolt in 1846. This was followed by the 1849 CA gold rush with CA becoming a state in 1859. CA entered the Union as a free state. We began to discuss the history and settlement of UTAH and we will continue to discuss UT on Monday.

Complete full foil highlight skills on the mannequin head.
Oral review and situational testing by pulling together previous lessons in Trichology, Histology and Chemistry by using critical thinking in planning situations for Cosmetology skills application.

We learned how ions combine into ionic compounds. We learned a quick way to determine the ratio in which they combine.

Sketching and writing equations online.

Today was the Hannukah party then Christmas tree decorating. Bella was an enthusiastic participant in every respect.

It was great to spend time with Bella at the school Hanukkah party today. She always has a positive attitude and is so wonderful with everyone - especially kind and patient with the younger students.