Sick Day

Good morning,

     I am taking today off to avoid infecting the school with the obnoxious cold I have. I expect to be back on Monday, but for today students know to work on their persuasive projects and not waste their time. Enjoy the rainy weather and be productive!

Sincerely,
Mr. DeMaris

Out Friday

Hello All,

     I apologize for my sudden onset of poor health, but after my increasingly difficult headache today and the continuous sore throat that has progressed, disgustingly, to my sinuses and clogged nose, I have called in sick for Friday. I don't want to infect anyone, and I will not be much good at managing any work if I can hardly breathe and barely talk properly. I hope this is short-lived.

     Keep working on your projects and remember to stick to the story in your summary; don't judge or add your own opinion! If you do, it will not be objective, and that means it will be wrong. I hope to be back on Monday, as loud as ever.

Uncomfortably,
Mr. DeMaris

Out Sick

Hello,

     I'm out sick today, unfortunately. I don't appreciate it, but it's better than infecting the lot of you. I will be back in tomorrow, though, so don't worry. Until then, remember your manners and do your work. All of you, and I mean that literally, have more work to do on your projects. If you think you are done, find more evidence. The more you have, the stronger your case and the stronger your grade. If you need paper, you know where to find it. If you don't, a teammate will.

     I am proud of how well you have focused so far this year; please keep that going.

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

Out Sick…Again

Good morning, Ladies and Germs,

     As I feared, I am out sick again today. I don't appreciate it. If any of you has a cure for irritating viruses of the respiratory system, give it to me, and then go get filthy rich by marketing it. I promise I won't steal the formula; I just want to get back to work.

     Be kind to the substitute today; remember, the rules still apply even when I am not around. I will read over his or her notes carefully when I get back tomorrow. You all have work to do. If you think you are all caught up, check again. If you actually are all caught up, go back and fix some assignments from this quarter to boost your grade. Then help a classmate. You know the drill.

     Thank you for your time and patience. I'll be back.

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris

Out

Dear Students,

     I'm afraid I am out today; I said I don't take sick days unless I really need to, and today I really need to. Believe me, you don't want me in the classroom right now.

     Please be very nice to the substitute; he or she is there to help, and not everyone has the same tolerance level for your shenanigans and noise level as I do. Complete 06-16 completely, including the review questions at the beginning on commas and em dashes. Follow the directions and listen to the sub, and please stay out of trouble.

     I intend to be back tomorrow. I will see you then.

Sincerely,

Mr. DeMaris