Week 2's Optional Assignment is posted below.

Hey Honors 10!

First, and most importantly, I hope that you are each doing well in this craziness. Clearly we are living in unprecedented times, and though I know it is bizarre to think that we don't know when we will be returning to school this year, I hope that you are finding a good blend of self-care and structure to make your days feel meaningful. I personally have been reading, talking to friends online, playing games electronically, (JackBox games with friends over Zoom or Google Hangouts works decently, if you are willing to deal with occasional glitches) and watching shows on Netflix and Hulu. I also have cleaned my apartment a few times already, which was sorely needed. 

In regards to academics, we are in a weird holding pattern. As you likely know, we can't know when we are back to school, so we are just waiting. Some of you have been working on revising your Anthem essays--the deadline for that is moved back until April 10, and the online contest entry is still and option for all of you. If you go to https://aynrand.org/students/essay-contests/ you can find that info that we mentioned before leaving. They, too, have moved back their submission deadline in response to the pandemic, so you have time to do that still. If you are doing a revision of that, please submit your new copy on turnitin by April 10, and then also take a picture or scan me a copy of your previously graded essay, so that I can see what I told you the first time and if you have fixed it.

Before you left for this extended break, I had given you copies of Great Expectations, as well. Read that as it feels right. Again, nothing is due from me on that at this point. If anything changes on that I will let you know.

Below you will find the attachment "Honors 10 Work From Home" which is an optional packet with activities in it to give you something to do if you want it. Some parents may may this more mandatory, and others may not. It is not graded by me; it is an optional resource for you.

Lastly, I do miss you all. As you likely know, I am deeply extroverted and this level of social distancing is hard. I would prefer by far to be with you all, or to at least be able to do some online classes (maybe I'm alone in that, but I don't think I am). I hope that you are doing well, and I am sad that we have lost the chance to have class together for the last few months of this year. You are good people--very bright and capable--and I would not have ever thought this would be the way this year went. Feel free to reach out and say hello; I would love to hear from you.

Wishing you all the best and encouraging you to stay isolated so that there is an end to this all,
Mr. Baas