ANNOUNCEMENT

ACT TESTING TODAY FROM 1ST-4th? maybe it is 3 hour test GOOD LUCK!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE STUDENTS SELECTED!

• Isaiah
• Edna
• Samara
• Maria

TODAY: DANCE
EVERYONE REPORTS TO HOMEROOM
IF you are on the list who cannot attend you will go to Cabral's room.
I will be setting up the hotdogs & returning back to my lab after power period.


HOMEROOM-FIELD LESSON FORMS DUE TOMORROW!!
Everyone who brings back a signed commitment for instate or out state field lesson get's a slice of pizza during our HR party at 2:00.

ATTENDANCE PARTY COMPETITION BEGINS TOMORROW!!

PLUS FREE DRESS DOWN DAYS WHEN WE GET BACK !!!!!!!! :) 1/4-1/6


TOMORROW
1.  Bring a white elephant gift for the get exchange.
This is a fun activitiy -the gift is something from home wrapped beautifully or in a xmas bag.
RULES-must be something you already have at home that is wrapped!

• Something you don't want is someone else's treasure.  
• This can be a food item from your food pantry
• Something used you don't play with anymore
• a game no longer played or used
• We draw numbers and who ever is #1 opens a gift. 
• #2 person has a choice to take #1 gift or open a new gift.
• If he chooses to take #1 gift, The #1 person must open a new gift.
• Gifts can only be taken 2x 
• the 3rd person who has it is the last &  get's to keep the gift.
• Sample:GIFTS: $5 or less gift you already have at home: a large bag of chips, a liter drink, a nice pen, wrapped old ball,old nail polishes
• The best number to get is of course the last number because you will see almost all the gifts open & get to choose from all those gifts that have not been taken 2x or open last gift is yours.
• This activity takes about 30 minutes but it is very fun, when students wrap gag gifts in a huge box & it ends up being something small but the expectation is it was something big.
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2. Students who drew a secret santa -have a gift you bought, too.  You will have 2 gifts to bring one bought, one used wrapped. 

3.  Bring food to have a potluck & share with your classmates.  
4.  I will provide pizza because 100% will bring signed field lesson form signed !!!!

POWERPERIOD- Report to HR for Culture lesson on Communication! Sell Hotdogs for Thursday's dance- Bring hodogs &/or hotdog buns. Start tomorrow bringing!! CONGRATULATIONS!  The College Counseling Team informed us that 70 of our current seniors have already been admitted to a college or university this year!  That is amazing.  Look around the halls to see Senior students with “ACCEPTED” sashes and tell them congratulations on this achievement!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  This Friday during Power Period time, grades 9-12 will meet in their grade teams for a team meeting.

JUNIORS!!!! We will be having a community service event taking place on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Weslaco. This is a great opportunity to serve the community and partake in a warming event. We will be assisting in the "FEAST of SHARING." Please sign up with Ms. Barrera or contact her for any questions.

STUDENT COUNCIL DANCE:  This Friday, the Student Council is hosting a dance for High School students.  This will be held in the cafeteria from 6:00-10:00.  Cost will be $3 per person or $5 per couple.  Funds raised will go towards Field Lesson.

IB LEARNER PROFILE:  The next IB Learner of the Week your teachers will be choosing will be “Communicator.”  Make sure to exhibit excellent communication skills to be chosen as an IB Learner of the Week!

BASKETBALL:  This week, on Tuesday, our JV boys team has a game against IDEA Frontier at 6 p.m..  Come out and support our Titans!

BASKETBALL:  The Varsity Boys have a game on Tuesday against IDEA Frontier at home at 7:30. Varsity Boys also play against IDEA Alamo at home on Wednesday.   Wish them luck and head out to support Titan Basketball!!!  Remember:  $1 or 4 ganas for students to enter.

BASKETBALL:  The Varsity Girls have a HOME game on Wednesday, agains IDEA Alamo at 6:00 p.m.  Come out and support your Lady Titans!  See you there!  Remember:  $1 or 4 ganas for students to enter. Remember$1 or 4 ganas for students to enter.

FIELD LESSON FUNDRAISING/PAYMENT:  Field Lessons will be from May 21-25.  Pick up “Sponsor a Titan” letters from Mrs. Mendez.  Field Lesson costs are $300 for the in-state trip and $800 for the out of state trip.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

REPORT TO HR for MONDAY ASSEMBLY today!!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  This Friday, grades 9-12 will meet in the gym for a pep rally to celebrate a home basketball game.

JUNIORS!!!! We will be having a community service event taking place on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Weslaco. This is a great opportunity to serve the community and partake in a warming event. We will be assisting in the "FEAST of SHARING." Please sign up with Ms. Barrera or contact her for any questions.

IB LEARNER PROFILE:  The next IB Learner of the Week your teachers will be choosing will be “Thinker”.  Thinkers exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively to recognize and approach complex problems, and make reasoned, ethical decisions Make sure to exhibit these qualities to be chosen as an IB Learner of the Week!

BASKETBALL:  This week, our JV boys team has an away game against La Grulla at 6 p.m. on Wednesday.

BASKETBALL:  The Varsity Boys have a game on Tuesday against IRRA Raymondville at home at 7:30.  Wednesday, 12/7, Varsity Boys play against La Grulla at 7:30.  Friday, 12/9, Varsity Boys play an away game at 7:30 against IDEA San Benito this week.  This Saturday, 12/10, at 11:30, we have a home game vs. IRRA Brownsville.  Wish them luck and head out to support Titan Basketball!!!  Remember:  $1 or 4 ganas for students to enter.

BASKETBALL:  The Varsity Girls have a HOME game on Tuesday, 12/6 against IRRA Raymondville at 6:00.  Varsity Ladies will also play an away game against IDEA San Benito on Friday at 6:00.  This Saturday, 12/10, at 10:00 a.m., we will host IRRA Brownsville.  Come out and support your Lady Titans!  See you there!  Remember:  $1 or 4 ganas for students to enter.

FIELD LESSON FUNDRAISING/PAYMENT:  Field Lessons will be from May 21-25.  Pick up “Sponsor a Titan” letters from Mrs. Mendez.  Field Lesson costs are $300 for the in-state trip and $800 for the out of state trip.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

today

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Nouveau-Update for Friday

SUB

STUDENTS! Be the rockstars students you were born to be!
I will have donuts if I get no complaints from SUB.

1.  Get your breakfast-STAY IN YOUR SEAT & EAT
2.  No music
3.  REMINDER-Report back here TO GO TO ASSEMBLY AT 2:00!
4.  Everyone must go!
5. PASS OUT FAMILY CONNECTION
6. Line up at 7:58

HAVE A FANTASTIC FRIDAY!  Listen & get those grades up!
Sorry, I was sick yesterday & went to doctor afterwork.  He gave me
a shot in the butt & antibiotics.  :)

TITANS FOR CHRIST  please take survey to determine what day works best for everyone!

MONDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Austin ISD visits ICP Donna! ICP Donna was selected to be the host school for about 40 guests from Austin ISD to further our discussions of partnership with the Austin Independent school district. Stakeholders will be on campus from 12 PM-3:30 PM.  Guests will range from school leaders, board members, parents, media and community stakeholders.   This is part of our discussions with AISD to see if there is an opportunity for IDEA to take over an underperforming school, therefore expanding into Austin in a few years.  4 groups will walk in and out of classrooms so please be prepared to do what you always do--your best! We know our guests will find the visit very inspirational!  Most of our intervention classes will be visited...

PROGRESS REPORTS:  This Friday, November 11, QUARTER 2 PROGRESS REPORT 1 GRADES ARE DUE.  Make sure to get with your teachers to check your grades and see if you have to make up or re-do any work.

NURSE’S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED DUE TO SCREENINGS:  From now until the end of November, the Health Clinic will be closed every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning from 8-11 as the nurses will be completing vision, hearing and spinal screenings.   Only major emergencies will be seen (such as broken bones, blood loss, major head injuries) during these times.

A/B HONOR ROLL PANCAKE BREAKFAST:  The A/B Honor Roll Pancake breakfast will be held this Tuesday, November 8 at 6:45 a.m. in the cafeteria.  Please remember to invite your parents if you were on the A/B Honor Roll List.  Congratulations on your academic achievement!!!

TITAN PASSES:  If you are on the Quarter 1 A/B Honor Roll, have 2 or fewer detentions/West Wings, and have 2 or fewer absences, then you will qualify for a Titan Pass in Quarter 2.  You will receive your Titan Pass by next Monday, November 14!

CLOTHES & TOYS COLLECTION:  We will be collecting toys and used clothes until this Friday, November 11th. Items collected will be donated to Mujeres Unidas. If you have any used clothes (any size) or toys (new or used) that you would like to donate, please bring it ASAP. There will be three boxes around campus: in the front office, Ms. Cavazos's office, and the 11/12th grade hallway.  This is a CAS activity sponsored by seniors, as a requirement for graduation. Thanks for helping! Contact person: Ms. Montalvo/Khiabet Magallon.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE:   We will have a can drive until this Friday, November 11th with the intention of making Thanksgiving baskets to be donated to the needy in our community. Please bring your canned foods to school ASAP. There will be three boxes around campus: in the front office, Ms. Cavazos's office, and the 11/12th grade hallway. This is a CAS activity sponsored by seniors, as a requirement for graduation. Thanks for helping! Contact person: Ms. Montalvo/Kiara Loredo.

FIELD LESSON FUNDRAISING/PAYMENT:  Field Lessons will be from May 21-25.  Pick up “Sponsor a Titan” letters from Mrs. Mendez.  Field Lesson costs are $300 for the in-state trip and $800 for the out of state trip.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  We will be having an assembly this Friday in the gym during intervention. If you are working on a project or presentation in one of your classes that you would like to share during the assembly, please let Ms. Lopez know by Wednesday morning. It is always exciting to see what students are learning in their classes!

FRIDAY-PEP RALLY

Anyone that did not serve their WW or Detention will not be allowed to attend the Pep Rally.

TUESDAY

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Remember if you have not ser

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS


Miranda, Maria and Isaiah MUST take yellow pass to lunch with Mrs. Lopez to train for tomorrow night.
Your dinner will be provided tomorrow.  


MORNING MEETING AT 7:45!


PLEASE EAT QUICKLY
1. Collect money for Fundraiser
2. Take attendance
3. Sign off for breakfast
4. Uniform/Costume check- candy for everyone in compliance. 

LESSON -What would you do?

AGENDA
1. BEFORE VIDEOS
Allow others to say mistakes
allow others to say the wrong words
do not judge
what is said here stays here
2.  "These videos deal with some of the current issues that we see in society, including teen bullying and under age drinking, as well as how various people react to situations around them".
3. SHOW VIDEOS
MEAN GIRLS
TEENAGE WASTELAND
TAKE THIS UGLY POLL
4.  Are you surprised by what you just saw?  Why or why not?
What are you surprised about?
What do you think you would have done in the this situation?
Do you think your friends would have done the same thing as your? Why or why not?
What is your reaction to the pole that chose not to be involved?
Could being silent be seen as negative action in situations like the one shown today? Why or why not?
5. Leave me comments responding & collaborating your ideas.

RED RIBBON WEEK LESSON

Grab your breakfast & sit and listen


VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2


ARTICLE about Kiki Camarena.  What do you think can be done to change our problem in U.S. with drugs in our community?  Leave a comment before you leave class.

TUESDAY

NEW HOMEROOM RULES-

Everyone gets breakfast and stays in their seat!

If you get up from your seat I will assign you a new seat.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Dollar Day Dress monies-Maria please collect -use clipboard with list of students-check off paid, when paid.
2. Twin day dress too
3. Today you go to your intervention group!!

1.  GANAS DRAWING

2.  Quick Look-up-GREAT JOB !! Everyone has improved.  

3. RECORD your grades for QTR1 in your PLANNER!! 2 Ganas for everyone who has done this before 7:50.
TODAY- STUDY HALL-B DAY FOR POWER PERIOD

QTR2 -DAY 1!!!

NEW BATHROOM PASSES & DEMERIT CARDS-do not lose it! It will be a detention if asked by a teacher for a demerit and you do not have your card.

TODAY- Decorating door for Red Ribbon Week!!

Drug Free Awareness-  IDEAS- lets vote and create ours now!!

TODAY-Drug Awareness Assembly-REPORT TO HR for intervention WE WILL WALK to GYM together.

Tuesday- $1 dollar dress day

NO HS students in MS building during the day time.

Next week attendance competition homeroom

HR that has the best attendance gets pizza party.

Fitness Gram today for 9th grade-100% all 9th grade 

Thursday during homeroom making poster for volleyball team, GOING TO STATE!! 

SHORT WEEK:  This week, students have no school on Friday, 10/28, due to a professional development day for teachers.

RED RIBBON WEEK:  Today, Monday, October 24, there will be an assembly presentation for drug free week DURING INTERVENTION TIME.  Make sure you are using your ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES, as we have a guest speaker from ICE coming to speak with us today.

RED RIBBON WEEK:  You can earn a $25 prize towards your field lesson (one prize per grade level--seniors will get a $25 gift certificate for your college bookstore)!  We are having an drug free poster contest.  Your poster will be judged on neatness, creativity, and a strong anti-drug message.  The poster needs to be on regular sized poster board and is due Monday, October 24 to your homeroom teacher.

RED RIBBON WEEK:  Help your homeroom win a pizza party!  Plan for a door decorating contest with a strong anti-drug message.  Decorations can be put up starting TODAY, Monday, October 24 and the door needs to be complete by 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25.  There will be one prize awarded for high school and one prize awarded for middle school for the most creative door with the strongest drug free message!

SENIORS:  Your CAS journals (including at least 5 CAS activities with reflections and evidence) are due on WEDNESDAY, 10/26 to your homeroom teacher.  Ms. Montalvo will go by each homeroom in the morning to collect them.

SENIORS:  On Thursday, 10/27 all seniors will receive their IB Exams registrations. You must verify that information is correct and sign it. *If you were cleared for CAS on 10/26, you will be registered as a DIPLOMA candidate. *If not, you will be registered as a CERTIFICATE student and once Ms. Montalvo clears you, your registration will change to DIPLOMA. The absolute FINAL date for turning in CAS journals and to be cleared for registration as a DIPLOMA candidate will be November 2nd.

CLOTHES & TOYS COLLECTION:  We will be collecting toys and used clothes until November 4th. Items collected will be donated to Mujeres Unidas. If you have any used clothes (any size) or toys (new or used) that you would like to donate, please bring it ASAP. There will be three boxes around campus: in the front office, Ms. Cavazos's office, and the 11/12th grade hallway.  This is a CAS activity sponsored by seniors, as a requirement for graduation. Thanks for helping! Contact person: Ms. Montalvo/Khiabet Magallon.

CANNED FOOD DRIVE:   We will have a can drive until November 11th with the intention of making Thanksgiving baskets to be donated to the needy in our community. Please bring your canned foods to school ASAP. There will be three boxes around campus: in the front office, Ms. Cavazos's office, and the 11/12th grade hallway. This is a CAS activity sponsored by seniors, as a requirement for graduation. Thanks for helping! Contact person: Ms. Montalvo/Kiara Loredo.

FIELD LESSON FUNDRAISING/PAYMENT:  Field Lessons will be from May 21-25.  This is a reminder that you should still be working on your catalog sales!  You only have this week left to sell from the catalog--and you keep 40% of the profit!  Field Lesson costs are $300 for the in-state trip and $800 for the out of state trip.  Start making payments now!

ASSEMBLY:  There will be NO assembly this week because students do not have school on Friday.

ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity are the district champions!  Varsity Lady Titans were UNDEFEATED IN DISTRICT PLAY and played IDEA’s first ever REGIONAL GAME against IDEA San Juan last Wednesday.  Lady Titans are playoff bound!

AHLETICS--BASKETBALL:  Boys and girls basketball practice has officially started.  Even if you did not attend the basketball meeting, you still have a chance to make the team.  All this week will be TRYOUTS.  For more information, contact Coach Lisa.

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:  If you are interested in competing in the areas of Math, Science and/or Spelling, please see Mrs. Hinojosa and meet in her computer lab on Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 in Room 316.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

H          Costumes for Students If you choose to dress up, you must choose a literary or history character from  (from a book)  to dress up as and be able to explain to any staff member which literary character they are     dress dressed up as. Some    Some are possibilities: o  Twilight o  Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief o  The Hunger Games Series o  The Harry Potter Series o  Fairy Tales o  Alice in Wonderland o  Dr. Seuss (That Cat in the Hat) o  The Three Musketeers   NO: None of the attire below will be allowed: o  Dresses/Skirts shorter than one inch above the knee o  Shirts that are torn, ripped o  Tank tops/Midriff tops/Low-cut shirts o  Masks ·        Heavy Makeup that conceals your face If

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

NEW INTERVENTION LIST

B-DAY IS STUDY HALL, A DAYS IS INTERVENTION

Javier	Aleman	Math	Franklin
Miranda	Baumman	Science	VanHee
Clarissa	Campos	English	Drambarean
Reynoldo	Charles	Math	Franklin
Hector	Cuevas	Spanish	Cabral
Erick	Garcia	Science	VanHee
Elijah	Garza	Technology	Hinojosa
Viviana	Gomez	Math	Franklin
Valerie	Guzman	Technology	Hinojosa
Maria	Hernandez	Technology	Hinojosa
Jose	Naveja	Science	VanHee
Edna	Pena	Spanish	Cabral
Joel	Penalo	Spanish	Cabral
Carolina	Perez	Science	VanHee
Summer	Segovia	English	Drambarean
Erik	Solis	English	Drambarean
Samara	Torres	English	Drambarean
Pedro	Vasquez	Spanish	Cabral
Miriam	Vazquez	Science	VanHee

ANNOUNCEMENTS

FIELD LESSON MEETING: MANDATORY FIELD LESSON High School Meeting at 5:30pm. If your parent does not come they will be required to call me . at 373-5779 and make alternate arrangements.


IF WE GET 100% attendance from my HR we will have McDonalds- Sausage McGriddle.


IF WE HAVE THE MOST ATTENDANCE BY GRADE BETWEEN 9th-12th,  YOU WILL GET A RECESS 6th PERIOD.

TUESDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

HINOJOSA'S HR ANNOUNCEMENTS:   CAROLINA P- You will be going to Mrs. Franklin's for Intervention until you are passing her class.   INTERVENTION IN HOMEROOM TODAY for Socrates Seminar Lesson AND THURSDAY-Field Lesson Assembly. Be sure your parents attend the Field Lesson Fundraiser Meeting 10/13 @5:30. BASKETBALL:  Anyone interested in trying out for JV/Varsity Boys/Girls basketball?  There will be a team meeting from 4:00-4:30pm on Tuesday, October 11. Boys will meet in the GYM weightroom and girls will meet in the GYM locker room. Please make arrangements to be picked up by 4:30 pm.  Only 30 spots to be filled on Boys/Girls teams, so don’t miss out.

FIELD LESSON FUNDRAISING/PAYMENT:  Field Lessons will be from May 21-25.  There will be a meeting on Thursday, October 13, during Assembly time to discuss one of our first fundraisers for field lesson.  There will also be a High School Field Lesson parent meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13 in the cafeteria to discuss our strategy and payment options for Field Lessons.  The first payment is due Friday, December 2.  ($75 dollars for in state trip; $200 dollars for out of state trip.)

HIGH SCHOOLERS SHOULD WALK VIA TITAN BOULEVARD:  Many high school students have been walking through the middle school building on their way to and from their boardwalk classes.  All high school students should walk on Titan Boulevard as they travel from class to class.  High school students have NO CLASSES in the middle school building, and should therefore go around the building to avoid disrupting middle school classes.

GANAS STORE:  The Ganas Store is open!!!  Make sure to get permission & a pass from your teacher to go with your Ganas to Mrs. Cavazos-Escamilla’s office to purchase school supplies and small items.

PEP RALLY:  On October 14 during assembly time, students and staff will get to enjoy a Pep Rally!  Since the talent show went amazingly well lately, we want to reward you with a talent show!

TITAN CHESS TEAM:  New members are welcome!  Students must register for USCF membership.  See Mrs. Olmos for details.  Chess practices are held every Monday in room 12 on the boardwalk from 3:50-5:00 PM.  The next tournament is at BL Gray Middle School, Sharyland, Texas on October 15.  The IDEA Titan Chess Team is proudly representing our community!

ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity have an Away Game on Friday vs. IDEA Mission.  Our Lady Titans are STILL undefeated in charter league play!  Come out and support the Lady Titans in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ATHLETICS:  Varsity Flag Football Players will play against IDEA San Benito on Saturday, 10/15/2011 at 8:00 a.m.  Games are played at McAllen West Side Park (Softball Complex & Soccer Fields), 1000 S. Ware Road, McAllen.  Come out and support the Donna Titans Flag Football Team in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:  If you are interested in competing in the areas of Math, Science and/or Spelling, please see Mrs. Hinojosa and meet in her computer lab on Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 in Room 316.

TITANS FOR CHRIST:  If you are interested in finding out about a new student organization called Titans for Christ, please meet in Mrs. Hinojosa’s computer lab on Monday from 4:00-5:30.  The organization Titans for Christ signifies loyalty, faithfulness, respect and leadership.   If you have any questions, please speak with Kimberly Castillo or Vasthi Fernandez.

ANIME:  The anime club is looking for new recruits!  If you like watching anime, come join us every other Friday in Room 11 on the Boardwalk.  If you have any questions, ask Dakota Dodson, Briana Garcia or Roberto Ortiz.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

The Hispanic Festival is almost here! Date: October 21st Time: 4:00-7:00pm Our Spanish classes will put together a Hispanic Festival.  We will have booths, karaoke, folkloric dances, flamingo, mariachi, a parade, moon jumps, food, and much more to honor many of the Hispanic countries around the international world! Below is the schedule to buy bracelets for the “all you can ride” moon jumps: If you buy from October 10th – 14th = $8.00 from October 17th- 21st = $10.00 Save a few dollars by buying early!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.