Like last month, we're here to make life a wee bit easier for you students trying to get in final projects before the buzzer at the end-of-June deadline. Here are some exact times to work with. We've attempted to cover all the areas of known House Cuppers, but it is possible we've left some out. Hopefully this will still be helpful!
ALL CLASS ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE DUE BY THE FOLLOWING TIMES
In the United States of America and Canada...
Alaska -- June 30, 2009 -- 10:59:59 p.m.
Pacific -- June 30, 2009 -- 11:59:59 p.m.
Mountain -- July 1, 2009 -- 12:59:59 a.m.
Central -- July 1, 2009 -- 1:59:59 a.m.
Eastern/Saskatchewan -- July 1, 2009 -- 2:59:59 a.m.
Atlantic -- July 1, 2009 -- 3:59:59 a.m.
Newfoundland -- July 1, 2009 -- 4:29:59 a.m.
In Australia...
Western (Perth) -- July 1, 2009 -- 2:59:59 p.m.
Centeral (Adelaide) -- July 1, 2009 -- 4:29:59 p.m.
Eastern (Sydney) -- July 1, 2009 -- 4:59:59 p.m.
In Britain and Europe...
UK -- July 1, 2009 -- 7:59:59 a.m.
Western Europe (Denmark/Germany/etc.) -- July 1, 2009 -- 8:59:59 a.m.
Eastern Europe (Finland/Ukraine/etc.) -- July 1, 2009 -- 9:59:59 a.m.
In Japan...
Tokyo -- July 1, 2009 -- 3:59:59 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Unofficial Points Update!
It's that time again (and almost time for the month to end -- only 2 ½ more days until July starts!), so here are the unofficial classroom totals for the month of June as of 9:26 a.m. Eastern U.S. (remember, this is for class assignments and OWL points only, no Quidditch or bonuses or any of that goodness is added in, nor are previous points accumulated during May):
SLYTHERIN - 3420
RAVENCLAW - 3275
GRYFFINDOR - 2975
HUFFLEPUFF - 2905
Out of sheer curiosity, this reporter noticed that significantly more OWLs were reaching their 25% mark in the Slytherin and Ravenclaw houses than in Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, so I calculated what the points would be if OWLs were not included in the totals...and sure enough, it leveled the playing field considerably (without OWL points, the class ranking goes Slytherin with 2500, Gryffindor with 2375, Ravenclaw with 2315, and Hufflepuff with 2225). So get out there, students, and make sure you get 25% of your OWL turned in before the end of the month!
With that said, here are the breakdowns by class:
OWLs
Gryffindor - 46 OWLs approved, 15 have reached the 25% mark
Hufflepuff - 42 approved, 17 at 25%
Ravenclaw - 54 approved, 24 at 25%
Slytherin - 64 approved, 23 at 25%
CHARMS (141 students signed up, 111 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 38 signed up, 28 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 28 signed up, 25 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 37 signed up, 29 projects turned in
Slytherin - 38 signed up, 29 projects turned in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS (169 students signed up, 75 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 45 signed up, 18 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 45 signed up, 21 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 35 signed up, 19 projects turned in
Slytherin - 44 signed up, 17 projects turned in
HERBOLOGY (133 students signed up, 107 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 35 signed up, 25 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 29 signed up, 25 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 32 signed up, 27 projects turned in
Slytherin - 37 signed up, 30 projects turned in
MUGGLE STUDIES (135 students signed up, 115 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 41 signed up, 33 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 27 signed up, 23 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 27 signed up, 24 projects turned in
Slytherin - 40 signed up, 35 projects turned in
DIVINATION (169 students signed up, 133 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 42 signed up, 34 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 47 signed up, 38 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 42 signed up, 32 projects turned in
Slytherin - 38 signed up, 29 projects turned in
TRANSFIGURATION (124 students signed up, 100 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 27 signed up, 22 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 27 signed up, 20 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 31 signed up, 26 projects turned in
Slytherin - 39 signed up, 32 projects turned in
Friday, June 26, 2009
10 Questions With...
This week, the lovely cmelvin, Ravenclaw's Head of House and professor of Charms, has stepped down to do some traveling. To honor her, we're publishing her interview this week in our "10 Questions" segment.
1. Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
Probably the Prisoner of Azkaban. I love seeing Lupin as the caring, clever teacher, and this book was still in the slightly simpler era before the war really started getting complicated.
2. Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
The Philosophers Stone. [That's The Sorcerer's Stone to us Yanks.] I love them all, but you just can’t beat the original. I especially love the way Diagon Alley is portrayed in this one, and the original casting of Dumbledore, Flitwick and Tom.
3. Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
In case you missed mystalking courtship in Hogsmeade, that would be Professor Severus Snape :snuggles Snape:
And to transition the love of
all things HP into the House Cup…
And a little bit about you…
We'll start with the basics...
1. Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
Probably the Prisoner of Azkaban. I love seeing Lupin as the caring, clever teacher, and this book was still in the slightly simpler era before the war really started getting complicated.
2. Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
The Philosophers Stone. [That's The Sorcerer's Stone to us Yanks.] I love them all, but you just can’t beat the original. I especially love the way Diagon Alley is portrayed in this one, and the original casting of Dumbledore, Flitwick and Tom.
3. Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
In case you missed my
And to transition the love of
all things HP into the House Cup…
4. How did you become involved with the House Cup?
I saw the words ‘Head of House’ and ‘volunteers’ in the HPLovers group and pounced.
5. What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
All the wonderful friends I have made. GazeboGal and Ielith especially I think will be friends for life. I love how caring and creative you all are :initiates school-wide group hug:
6. You’ve identified yourself as a Ravenclaw. Why?
I am almost obsessively compulsively organised. I love to read and learn new things. I have been told I am witty, though I have yet to prove it to myself, and I love puzzles. I can’t imagine a better place to be than Ravenclaw Tower, where you are always having to think and re-evaluate what you know.
7. What made you volunteer to teach Charms this term?
I’ve had a ball teaching Charms the last two terms and I am nowhere near out of ideas. I love seeing what everyone comes up with, and having the power to reward those who have really thought outside of the box. Sometimes people make things that I hadn’t even imagined could relate to the assignment; it appeals to my Ravenclaw nature.
8. What makes a student’s project stand out to you?
Creativity more than anything: an unusual twist on the prompt. I also take note if it is big or complex, or even if it is simply funny or lovely. Sometimes the most simple things, like YarnPiggy’s cowl (February 09 Charms), can be the most beautiful.
I saw the words ‘Head of House’ and ‘volunteers’ in the HPLovers group and pounced.
5. What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
All the wonderful friends I have made. GazeboGal and Ielith especially I think will be friends for life. I love how caring and creative you all are :initiates school-wide group hug:
6. You’ve identified yourself as a Ravenclaw. Why?
I am almost obsessively compulsively organised. I love to read and learn new things. I have been told I am witty, though I have yet to prove it to myself, and I love puzzles. I can’t imagine a better place to be than Ravenclaw Tower, where you are always having to think and re-evaluate what you know.
7. What made you volunteer to teach Charms this term?
I’ve had a ball teaching Charms the last two terms and I am nowhere near out of ideas. I love seeing what everyone comes up with, and having the power to reward those who have really thought outside of the box. Sometimes people make things that I hadn’t even imagined could relate to the assignment; it appeals to my Ravenclaw nature.
8. What makes a student’s project stand out to you?
Creativity more than anything: an unusual twist on the prompt. I also take note if it is big or complex, or even if it is simply funny or lovely. Sometimes the most simple things, like YarnPiggy’s cowl (February 09 Charms), can be the most beautiful.
And a little bit about you…
9. Do you knit, crochet, spin, or some combination of the three?
I occasionally spin and can crochet, but prefer knitting. There’s always a new technique to be mastered or improved, and now that I’ve started branching out into designing I’ve found myself trying to experiment with techniques too!
10. Last, but not least, what’s the story behind your Ravelry ID “CMelvin”?
Simple really: it’s my name. C is for Christine, Melvin is for… well… Melvin. I would have been knottyknitter but it was taken (that was from my first attempt at knitting from a skien).
I occasionally spin and can crochet, but prefer knitting. There’s always a new technique to be mastered or improved, and now that I’ve started branching out into designing I’ve found myself trying to experiment with techniques too!
10. Last, but not least, what’s the story behind your Ravelry ID “CMelvin”?
Simple really: it’s my name. C is for Christine, Melvin is for… well… Melvin. I would have been knottyknitter but it was taken (that was from my first attempt at knitting from a skien).
Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Roeska of HufflepuffWednesday, June 24, 2009
SPOTLIGHT: Ravenclaw
The gang over in Ravenclaw Tower had a fun activity. It encouraged interaction in the house AND aided in completing a House Cup assignment. They had a tea-leaf reading party!
Here are some of the comments:
I see sort of a person in robes on the right wearing a hat with a feather or something.
They are pointing at some floating things. Or maybe those make a bird.
To me, there is a great imbalance in my cup. I feel like there are two features (an arm and a ‘pincher’) that are coming out from the mass to try to rectify the imbalance, but they are headed in the wrong direction.
There is clearly a bird on the side of the cup. A bird is good luck and a sitting bird means I’m waiting for a message. Since this is on the side of the cup, it means my message will be significant but not life changing, so I guess I don’t get relief from my burden anytime soon….
To read more, and to see the pretty pictures, use your time turner & sneak into the tower common room, (or, just start reading HERE)
Here are some of the comments:
I think it looks like a dancing goat doing karaoke.
Perhaps you’re about to come into a windfall of cashmere?
Perhaps you’re about to come into a windfall of cashmere?
I see sort of a person in robes on the right wearing a hat with a feather or something.
They are pointing at some floating things. Or maybe those make a bird.
it’s a man wearing a wizard’s hat, I think.
Sideways it’s a cauldron or a face with a really bristly mustache.
The right way up (on the photo), I actually see the grim, which probably isn’t great.
Maybe Sirius Black is coming into your life?
Or it might be a sheep, actually. An exceptionally animated sheep.
Sideways it’s a cauldron or a face with a really bristly mustache.
The right way up (on the photo), I actually see the grim, which probably isn’t great.
Maybe Sirius Black is coming into your life?
Or it might be a sheep, actually. An exceptionally animated sheep.
To me, there is a great imbalance in my cup. I feel like there are two features (an arm and a ‘pincher’) that are coming out from the mass to try to rectify the imbalance, but they are headed in the wrong direction.
I see Hagrid’s face in you tea leaves, so I think you will be
visited by a half giant soon, or maybe a unique creature.
visited by a half giant soon, or maybe a unique creature.
There is clearly a bird on the side of the cup. A bird is good luck and a sitting bird means I’m waiting for a message. Since this is on the side of the cup, it means my message will be significant but not life changing, so I guess I don’t get relief from my burden anytime soon….
To read more, and to see the pretty pictures, use your time turner & sneak into the tower common room, (or, just start reading HERE)
Saturday, June 20, 2009
POINTS! June 20
A Quicky Points Update For June 20.
Hufflepuff: 1445
Gryffindor: 1725
Ravenclaw: 1830
Slytherin: 2030
This includes points for homeworks turned in during JUNE. It does not include Quidditch points or cheering or any points awarded in May.
Hufflepuff: 1445
Gryffindor: 1725
Ravenclaw: 1830
Slytherin: 2030
This includes points for homeworks turned in during JUNE. It does not include Quidditch points or cheering or any points awarded in May.
Friday, June 19, 2009
10 Questions With...
This week, we're getting up close and personal with everyone's favorite Ancient Runes, Divination and Potions professor, brineydeep4!
Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
I’m in love with the third book, Prisoner of Azkaban. I always thought that the first two were enjoyable to read, but reading the third book made me realize “Wow! JKR has a whole wizarding world in her head with a past and a future.” It was such a fun read and really set the tone for how the rest of the series would progress.
Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
I’m going to have to say POA here as well. Like the books, this movie transitions from the happy, gold-tinted tone of the first movies to the darkness of all the next movies. It’s the HP movie I usually grab when I want to have something in the background while I knit.
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
Neville Longbottom. He transforms from the awkward kid who can’t do anything right to a bad-ass by the end of the series. Killing Nagini? Becoming a Hogwarts professor? I would have never guessed.
How did you become involved with the House Cup?
Headmistress Onica posted her idea for a House Cup competition in the ‘Harry Potter Lovers’ group almost a year ago and I was immediately interested. I signed up right away and even suggested starting the first term on September 1st, so as best to align with HP canon.
What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
I haven’t really changed the types of things I knit while participating in the House Cup, but I like that each project has a greater sense of purpose and urgency to ensure that my house wins points. I’m also amazed my the warmth of the people in this group and the interpersonal connections are what keep me coming back each term.
What made you volunteer to teach the “Rotation 1” class (Ancient Runes, Divination and Potions)?
I tried to lobby the headmistress for a Divination class this term, as HP canon says the third year is the first time this class is offered to students (making the House Cup agree with canon makes me happy in such a geeky way). In the end, I was satisfied with teaching one month of Divination, along with two other very interesting subjects.
What makes a student’s project stand out to you?
Creativity, in either the project itself or the student’s description of their project. Additionally, a well made or challenging project will always stand out. A great example, and a favorite of mine, is smartcinderella’s February Care of Magical Creatures homework from last term; it was well made, very creative, and was HP-themed in a unique way.
And a little bit about you...
Do you knit, crochet, spin, or some combination of the three?
I’m primarily a knitter, though I do spin, crochet, sew, weave, etc. My mother is a weaver and has always encouraged my many fibery pursuits. Still, knitting is my favorite.
What is your favorite type of item to craft?
Well, my inspiration really comes in phases. I’ve been in a lull recently, so I’ve been knitting a lot of mindless 2x2 ribbed socks. When I am feeling inspired, I like to knit raglan sweaters from the top-down.
Last, but not least, what’s the story behind your Ravelry ID “brineydeep4”?
I am the youngest of my dad’s 4 children, so that makes me four-deep on the Briney list. My ID also plays off the phrase
We'll start with the basics...
Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
I’m in love with the third book, Prisoner of Azkaban. I always thought that the first two were enjoyable to read, but reading the third book made me realize “Wow! JKR has a whole wizarding world in her head with a past and a future.” It was such a fun read and really set the tone for how the rest of the series would progress.
Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
I’m going to have to say POA here as well. Like the books, this movie transitions from the happy, gold-tinted tone of the first movies to the darkness of all the next movies. It’s the HP movie I usually grab when I want to have something in the background while I knit.
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
Neville Longbottom. He transforms from the awkward kid who can’t do anything right to a bad-ass by the end of the series. Killing Nagini? Becoming a Hogwarts professor? I would have never guessed.
And to transition the love of
all things HP into the House Cup...
all things HP into the House Cup...
How did you become involved with the House Cup?
Headmistress Onica posted her idea for a House Cup competition in the ‘Harry Potter Lovers’ group almost a year ago and I was immediately interested. I signed up right away and even suggested starting the first term on September 1st, so as best to align with HP canon.
What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
I haven’t really changed the types of things I knit while participating in the House Cup, but I like that each project has a greater sense of purpose and urgency to ensure that my house wins points. I’m also amazed my the warmth of the people in this group and the interpersonal connections are what keep me coming back each term.
What made you volunteer to teach the “Rotation 1” class (Ancient Runes, Divination and Potions)?
I tried to lobby the headmistress for a Divination class this term, as HP canon says the third year is the first time this class is offered to students (making the House Cup agree with canon makes me happy in such a geeky way). In the end, I was satisfied with teaching one month of Divination, along with two other very interesting subjects.
What makes a student’s project stand out to you?
Creativity, in either the project itself or the student’s description of their project. Additionally, a well made or challenging project will always stand out. A great example, and a favorite of mine, is smartcinderella’s February Care of Magical Creatures homework from last term; it was well made, very creative, and was HP-themed in a unique way.
And a little bit about you...
Do you knit, crochet, spin, or some combination of the three?
I’m primarily a knitter, though I do spin, crochet, sew, weave, etc. My mother is a weaver and has always encouraged my many fibery pursuits. Still, knitting is my favorite.
What is your favorite type of item to craft?
Well, my inspiration really comes in phases. I’ve been in a lull recently, so I’ve been knitting a lot of mindless 2x2 ribbed socks. When I am feeling inspired, I like to knit raglan sweaters from the top-down.
Last, but not least, what’s the story behind your Ravelry ID “brineydeep4”?
I am the youngest of my dad’s 4 children, so that makes me four-deep on the Briney list. My ID also plays off the phrase
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Featured Projects
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Fruitloops of GryffindorSunday, June 14, 2009
Unofficial Points Update!
Our second week into June has proven to be an exciting one for the Ravenclaw team, who are the current points leaders for the month!
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS
(140 students enrolled, 17 projects turned in)
HERBOLOGY
(91 students enrolled, 46 projects turned in)
MUGGLE STUDIES
(93 students enrolled, 53 projects turned in)
DIVINATION
(118 students enrolled, 60 projects turned in)
TRANSFIGURATION
(90 students enrolled, 52 projects turned in)
RAVENCLAW - 1585
SLYTHERIN - 1540
GRYFFINDOR - 1390
HUFFLEPUFF - 1080
Breakdowns by class are as follows:
CHARMS
(100 students enrolled, 55 projects -- partial or complete -- turned in)
(100 students enrolled, 55 projects -- partial or complete -- turned in)
Gryffindor -- 30 enrolled, 15 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 17 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 26 enrolled, 16 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 27 enrolled, 14 projects turned in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS
(140 students enrolled, 17 projects turned in)
Gryffindor -- 35 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 40 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 29 enrolled, 3 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 36 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
HERBOLOGY
(91 students enrolled, 46 projects turned in)
Gryffindor -- 24 enrolled, 11 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 20 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 19 enrolled, 11 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 28 enrolled, 14 projects turned in
MUGGLE STUDIES
(93 students enrolled, 53 projects turned in)
Gryffindor -- 26 enrolled, 12 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 18 enrolled, 9 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 20 enrolled, 15 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 29 enrolled, 17 projects turned in
DIVINATION
(118 students enrolled, 60 projects turned in)
Gryffindor -- 29 enrolled, 14 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 28 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 33 enrolled, 21 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 28 enrolled, 15 projects turned in
TRANSFIGURATION
(90 students enrolled, 52 projects turned in)
Gryffindor -- 20 enrolled, 13 projects turned in
Hufflepuff -- 21 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Ravenclaw -- 18 enrolled, 11 projects turned in
Slytherin -- 31 enrolled, 18 projects turned in
Friday, June 12, 2009
10 Questions With...
Today in our interview series, we're chatting with my fellow House Cup Reporter (who also happens to double as your favorite Muggle Studies professor), oliveknits!
We'll start with the basics...
Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
6, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
I think #4 – they got a much better set for Hogwarts.
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
Hermione Granger
And to transition the love of
all things HP into the House Cup…
How did you become involved with the House Cup?
I did a random search for Harry Potter-related groups on Ravelry, and stumbled across House Cup. I saw all the crazy fun going on and HAD to join!
What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
The creativity of the projects!
What made you volunteer to teach Muggle Studies?
I’m fascinated by Muggle customs and devices, and thought everyone could use a little help fitting in with Muggles!
What makes a student’s project stand out to you?
Uniqueness, ambition, and creativity.
And a little bit about you…
Do you knit, crochet, spin, or some combination of the three?
I mainly knit. I will crochet sometimes to embellish or fix a knitted item, but I stick to 2 needles.
What is your favorite type of item to craft?
Right now I’m in a lace craze and can’t get fancy scarves and stoles out of my head!
Last, but not least, what’s the story behind your Ravelry ID “Oliveknits”?
Olive is the name of my smarmy kitty. She’s a stubborn tabby with bengal blood, and she has extra toes in front. My husband and I joke that she does all kinds of things with her extra thumbs, like order things on the interwebs, make herself sandwiches, and of course, knit!
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Points (Official and Unofficial!)
All right, House Cuppers, here's hoping this doesn't confuse the heck out of you! We have the official points in for all the May classes to this point except for the bonus points from Defense Against the Dark Arts (and, as that was the most populous class in May, it is no wonder at all that Prof. ScarlettB and her amazing assistant, AddyKan, are being taking their time in reviewing all the projects) -- they DO now include the DADA bonus points!
So, without further ado, here are the OFFICIAL class standings (i.e., these do not include anything but class assignments and OWLs) for the month of May:
And now we move onto June, where the classes have gotten more challenging and the students are having to put on their thinking caps in earnest! So far to this point in June, the unofficial class standings are as follows:
It's looking like a much closer race so far! Keep in mind we are only seven days into the month (i.e., you still have 23 days left to rack up points for your team). Breakdowns by classroom are as follows (as always, "projects turned in" includes partial projects):
CHARMS (80 students enrolled, 30 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 25 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Hufflefpuff - 15 enrolled, 6 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 15 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Slytherin - 25 enrolled, 9 projects turned in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS (117 students enrolled, 2 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 31 enrolled, 1 project turned in
Hufflepuff - 32 enrolled, 1 project turned in
Ravenclaw - 23 enrolled, 0 projects turned in
Slytherin - 31 enrolled, 0 projects turned in
HERBOLOGY (76 students enrolled, 19 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 20 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 16 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 16 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Slytherin - 24 enrolled, 7 projects turned in
MUGGLE STUDIES (67 students enrolled, 17 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 19 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 13 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 14 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Slytherin - 21 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
DIVINATION (90 students enrolled, 24 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 26 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 19 enrolled, 3 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 25 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Slytherin - 20 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
TRANSFIGURATION (61 students enrolled, 25 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 12 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 18 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 9 enrolled, 3 projects turned in
Slytherin - 22 enrolled, 9 projects turned in
The Reporting Staff would like to note that from this point on, we will only be reporting classroom points (monthly class assignments and OWLs) and statistics for that month (i.e., in June, we'll only be posting updates on June points; in July, we'll only be posting updates on July points) in the unofficial points updates that we bring you each Sunday. The overall total points from the beginning of the term to date --which include class points as well as Quidditch, recruitment points and other bonus points assigned in the previous month(s) -- will be in the sidebar under each respective House Crest (they are not current at this time, but will be shortly). We hope this does not cause any confusion, we simply want to focus on each month one at a time.
So, without further ado, here are the OFFICIAL class standings (i.e., these do not include anything but class assignments and OWLs) for the month of May:
SLYTHERIN -- 6204
RAVENCLAW -- 4675
GRYFFINDOR -- 4385
HUFFLEPUFF -- 4131
And now we move onto June, where the classes have gotten more challenging and the students are having to put on their thinking caps in earnest! So far to this point in June, the unofficial class standings are as follows:
Slytherin -- 635
Gryffindor -- 630
Ravenclaw -- 600
Hufflepuff -- 580
It's looking like a much closer race so far! Keep in mind we are only seven days into the month (i.e., you still have 23 days left to rack up points for your team). Breakdowns by classroom are as follows (as always, "projects turned in" includes partial projects):
CHARMS (80 students enrolled, 30 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 25 enrolled, 10 projects turned in
Hufflefpuff - 15 enrolled, 6 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 15 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Slytherin - 25 enrolled, 9 projects turned in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS (117 students enrolled, 2 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 31 enrolled, 1 project turned in
Hufflepuff - 32 enrolled, 1 project turned in
Ravenclaw - 23 enrolled, 0 projects turned in
Slytherin - 31 enrolled, 0 projects turned in
HERBOLOGY (76 students enrolled, 19 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 20 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 16 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 16 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Slytherin - 24 enrolled, 7 projects turned in
MUGGLE STUDIES (67 students enrolled, 17 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 19 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 13 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 14 enrolled, 4 projects turned in
Slytherin - 21 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
DIVINATION (90 students enrolled, 24 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 26 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 19 enrolled, 3 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 25 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Slytherin - 20 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
TRANSFIGURATION (61 students enrolled, 25 projects turned in)
Gryffindor - 12 enrolled, 5 projects turned in
Hufflepuff - 18 enrolled, 8 projects turned in
Ravenclaw - 9 enrolled, 3 projects turned in
Slytherin - 22 enrolled, 9 projects turned in
The Reporting Staff would like to note that from this point on, we will only be reporting classroom points (monthly class assignments and OWLs) and statistics for that month (i.e., in June, we'll only be posting updates on June points; in July, we'll only be posting updates on July points) in the unofficial points updates that we bring you each Sunday. The overall total points from the beginning of the term to date --which include class points as well as Quidditch, recruitment points and other bonus points assigned in the previous month(s) -- will be in the sidebar under each respective House Crest (they are not current at this time, but will be shortly). We hope this does not cause any confusion, we simply want to focus on each month one at a time.
Saturday, June 6, 2009
10 Questions With...
This week, we're visiting with the overworked and underpaid OWLs professor fricknfrack, who is currently balancing 207 students with OWLs on their course studies programs!
We'll start with the basics...
Which is your favorite Harry Potter book?
HP & the Order of the Phoenix
HP & the Order of the Phoenix
Which is your favorite Harry Potter movie?
HP & Prisoner of Azkaban
HP & Prisoner of Azkaban
Who is your favorite Harry Potter character?
Lupin and Snape and Fred & George equally
Lupin and Snape and Fred & George equally
And to transition the love of
all things HP into the House Cup...
all things HP into the House Cup...
How did you become involved in the House Cup?
I joined Ravelry at the end of July ‘08, when discussions about the cup started. I was experimenting with searching groups in general and found this one when searching for Harry Potter. It seemed a wonderful way to count down to the then premier of Movie 6, so I joined.
I joined Ravelry at the end of July ‘08, when discussions about the cup started. I was experimenting with searching groups in general and found this one when searching for Harry Potter. It seemed a wonderful way to count down to the then premier of Movie 6, so I joined.
What is your favorite part of the House Cup?
Reading each month’s class assignments. The creativity of the teachers astounds me and makes me stretch my own creative muscles.
Reading each month’s class assignments. The creativity of the teachers astounds me and makes me stretch my own creative muscles.
What made you volunteer to teach OWLs?
I volunteered to teach the OWLs for a couple of reasons. First, I was frustrated that larger, more time consuming projects were getting the same points as 2-hr projects. Second, I always seemed to dream up large, convoluted projects that couldn’t be finished in a month. So, when the OWL discussion began, my brain immediately started working out what I would do for each class and the exam list was born.
I volunteered to teach the OWLs for a couple of reasons. First, I was frustrated that larger, more time consuming projects were getting the same points as 2-hr projects. Second, I always seemed to dream up large, convoluted projects that couldn’t be finished in a month. So, when the OWL discussion began, my brain immediately started working out what I would do for each class and the exam list was born.
What makes a student's project stand out to you?
Two things make a project stand out: quality workmanship and creativity/originality.
Two things make a project stand out: quality workmanship and creativity/originality.
And a little bit about you...
Do you knit, crochet, spin, or some combination of the three?
Mostly knit, some crochet, a lot of quilting.
Mostly knit, some crochet, a lot of quilting.
What is your favorite type of item to craft?
Something with a back story of its own to remember in the future.
Something with a back story of its own to remember in the future.
Last, but not least, what's the story behind your Ravelry ID "fricknfrack"?
Frick is the white cat with some black markings; her sister, Frack, is the black cat with some white markings. So, Fricknfrack seemed a reasonably anonymous internet name that I could remember.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Kudos!
While we're all eagerly awaiting the Official Points to be divulged for the May classes, the reporting staff has put together some other interesting numbers for the House Cuppers to mull over.
First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS to the following students from each house who all fully completed (i.e., did not just turn in a partial assignment, but a full, actual finished product) in All. Six. Classes. WOW.
SLYTHERIN (there were 26 of you -- sorry about the two I missed originally!):
aerieisis
anethemadevice
batfink
beks27
brigitte17
cattiekins
coleva
dontpokeme311
fanfair
hotbettie
IHKruse
jj2edwards
kikipotamus
LNS
loverofallemo
lycanthropica
rebelstickclicker
ruthjw
sharkbook
smartcinderella
vitalai
volkat
wintermoon
working4yarn
zanahoria12
RAVENCLAW (there were 17 of you):
belb
disneyette
dixiehellcat
djmeurer
gazebogal
h3dakota
hotrodhc
ielith
insanknitty
mariainct
noneinnyet
pertela
sigrun1969
snmarx
soprano1
stacymarie
tntknits
GRYFFINDOR (there were 15 of you):
boppingbeth
frick
knitwit
lupingirl
madeleine
mauri
naturallyknitty
oriocookie
quietish
silverarrowknits
sparksearcher
spice2s
starknits
sweezer
trainergirl15
HUFFLEPUFF (there were 13 of you):
autumnleaf77
curiouskate
debbi-a1
dragonsinger
fishonthewall
girlywithatwist
kims
mlledefarge
mollywobbles
rokujo
roeska
sandyvern
taxscrapper
And here are some interesting breakdowns by class for the month of May (the students turned out in droves, it was amazing)...
CHARMS:
183 signed up, 89 % turned something in
59 Slytherins signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
47 Ravenclaws signed up, 92 % of them turned something in
35 Hufflepuffs signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
42 Gryffindors signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS:
294 signed up, 89 % turned something in
84 Slytherins signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
67 Ravenclaws signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
75 Hufflepuffs signed up, 87 % of them turned something in
68 Gryffindors signed up, 93 % of them turned something in
HERBOLOGY:
157 signed up, 86 % turned something in
52 Slytherins signed up, 89 % of them turned something in
39 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
31 Hufflepuffs signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
35 Gryffindors signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
MUGGLE STUDIES:
206 signed up, 87 % turned something in
60 Slytherins signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
53 Ravenclaws signed up, 85 % of them turned something in
48 Hufflepuffs signed up, 85% of them turned something in
45 Gryffindors signed up, 87 % of them turned something in
ANCIENT RUNES:
164 signed up, 90 % turned something in
56 Slytherins signed up, 89 % of them turned something in
40 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
35 Hufflepuffs signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
33 Gryffindors signed up, 94 % of them turned something in
ARITHMANCY:
158 signed up, 92 % turned something in
53 Slytherins signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
39 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
29 Hufflepuffs signed up, 97 % of them turned something in
37 Gryffindors signed up, 95 % of them turned something in
First and foremost, CONGRATULATIONS to the following students from each house who all fully completed (i.e., did not just turn in a partial assignment, but a full, actual finished product) in All. Six. Classes. WOW.
SLYTHERIN (there were 26 of you -- sorry about the two I missed originally!):
aerieisis
anethemadevice
batfink
beks27
brigitte17
cattiekins
coleva
dontpokeme311
fanfair
hotbettie
IHKruse
jj2edwards
kikipotamus
LNS
loverofallemo
lycanthropica
rebelstickclicker
ruthjw
sharkbook
smartcinderella
vitalai
volkat
wintermoon
working4yarn
zanahoria12
RAVENCLAW (there were 17 of you):
belb
disneyette
dixiehellcat
djmeurer
gazebogal
h3dakota
hotrodhc
ielith
insanknitty
mariainct
noneinnyet
pertela
sigrun1969
snmarx
soprano1
stacymarie
tntknits
GRYFFINDOR (there were 15 of you):
boppingbeth
frick
knitwit
lupingirl
madeleine
mauri
naturallyknitty
oriocookie
quietish
silverarrowknits
sparksearcher
spice2s
starknits
sweezer
trainergirl15
HUFFLEPUFF (there were 13 of you):
autumnleaf77
curiouskate
debbi-a1
dragonsinger
fishonthewall
girlywithatwist
kims
mlledefarge
mollywobbles
rokujo
roeska
sandyvern
taxscrapper
And here are some interesting breakdowns by class for the month of May (the students turned out in droves, it was amazing)...
CHARMS:
183 signed up, 89 % turned something in
59 Slytherins signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
47 Ravenclaws signed up, 92 % of them turned something in
35 Hufflepuffs signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
42 Gryffindors signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS:
294 signed up, 89 % turned something in
84 Slytherins signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
67 Ravenclaws signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
75 Hufflepuffs signed up, 87 % of them turned something in
68 Gryffindors signed up, 93 % of them turned something in
HERBOLOGY:
157 signed up, 86 % turned something in
52 Slytherins signed up, 89 % of them turned something in
39 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
31 Hufflepuffs signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
35 Gryffindors signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
MUGGLE STUDIES:
206 signed up, 87 % turned something in
60 Slytherins signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
53 Ravenclaws signed up, 85 % of them turned something in
48 Hufflepuffs signed up, 85% of them turned something in
45 Gryffindors signed up, 87 % of them turned something in
ANCIENT RUNES:
164 signed up, 90 % turned something in
56 Slytherins signed up, 89 % of them turned something in
40 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
35 Hufflepuffs signed up, 86 % of them turned something in
33 Gryffindors signed up, 94 % of them turned something in
ARITHMANCY:
158 signed up, 92 % turned something in
53 Slytherins signed up, 91 % of them turned something in
39 Ravenclaws signed up, 90 % of them turned something in
29 Hufflepuffs signed up, 97 % of them turned something in
37 Gryffindors signed up, 95 % of them turned something in
View From a First Year # 6
JUNE IS HERE!!
I am going to attempt illusion knitting for Charms even though my knitting skills are not excellent and it will be my first time undertaking such a task. Oh well, no guts no glory!
Our DADA professor has given us the chance to torture ourselves by finishing some WIP that has been gathering dust in our closet. The toughest part of this is picking which project of the many that have been left unfinished to complete. That is a dilemma ;)
Make sure you stop by our rotating classes for this month's Divination and Transfiguration. The assignments are quite intriguing and I'm sure the projects are going to be quite amazing.
Quidditch has certainly gotten interesting by the week. I love looking at everyone's beautiful wristies that they have completed as well as the baby wear. I encourage everyone to try their hand at this week's assignment - a limerick. Just reading them is quite inspiring :D
I also want to wish everyone that got their OWL approved, good luck. I can't believe some people are already done! I am working hard to crank out the pieces to mine.
Guess what that means? Yup that's right, new assignments! This month is going to really put my skills to the test.
I am going to attempt illusion knitting for Charms even though my knitting skills are not excellent and it will be my first time undertaking such a task. Oh well, no guts no glory!
Our DADA professor has given us the chance to torture ourselves by finishing some WIP that has been gathering dust in our closet. The toughest part of this is picking which project of the many that have been left unfinished to complete. That is a dilemma ;)
Make sure you stop by our rotating classes for this month's Divination and Transfiguration. The assignments are quite intriguing and I'm sure the projects are going to be quite amazing.
Quidditch has certainly gotten interesting by the week. I love looking at everyone's beautiful wristies that they have completed as well as the baby wear. I encourage everyone to try their hand at this week's assignment - a limerick. Just reading them is quite inspiring :D
I also want to wish everyone that got their OWL approved, good luck. I can't believe some people are already done! I am working hard to crank out the pieces to mine.
Off to get working on my assignments.
- Clara
(Our "View From a First Year" column is brought to you by the very groovy First Year Slytherin ajkane. Original content can be found here.)
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