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NAME:
Mrs. Green
SCHOOL:
Hammarskjold Middle School
CLASS:
6th Grade ILA
SCHOOL PHONE:
732-613-6890
Dear 6th Grade Student and Family:
Welcome to the Hammarskjold Middle School’s sixth grade. It is an
adventure that we will take together. September is here, and it is an
exciting month! For teachers and students, it’s a month of change and new
beginnings – new surroundings, new friends, new experiences, new skills, and
new challenges.
I am anticipating a wonderful year of learning and growth. I value
a class family in school because I believe students work best when they are
placed in a comfortable, supportive learning enviornment. I will encourage
you to take risks without fear of failure; placing much emphasis on our
class motto, “Mistakes happen here… and that’s o.k.” My positive teaching
approach will help you to develop strong organizational skills and orderly
workspaces. I will encourage you to become more responsible by informing
you of guidelines regarding discipline, homework, and general expectations,
all of which will remain consistent throughout the year.
During the first few days of school, we are going to laugh and get
to know each other by participating in a few “ice breaker” activities. I am
interested in finding out who you are!
I am very excited that you are in my class. Further details about
this enriching learning experience will be provided at Back-to-School Night
on . In the meantime if you have any questions please feel free to contact
me by calling 613-6890. I will return your call as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Green
1. Take out your agenda and copy your homework immediately. Don’t wait
for the bell to ring if you are early. Be sure to copy EXACTLY what is on
the board. If you need to check with the Homework Hotline you should call
613-6654. Often that line is busy, so if you write your own assignments
carefully, you won’t need to call.
2. Always put your books under your chair or the table. Be sure that
your books are not out in the aisles where we need to walk. Can you guess
why this is our most important rule?
3. Have a buddy phone number for each subject. Record the phone
numbers in your agenda. You can always add more numbers later.
4. Homework counts for 20% (or one fifth) of your report card grade.
Doing your homework every day will help balance any poor test or quiz grades
and help your overall average. Choose a quiet, distraction-free place in
which to do your work and go there every day at the same time. Work for 45
minutes and take a 10-minute break. Be efficient with your time. Don’t
make homework take longer than it should by wasting time.
5. Homework will be accepted one day late for half credit. All missed
homework should be made up, even if not for full credit. Try not to fall
into the habit of turning your work in late. Progress reports and report
card comments about late homework are not fun to receive.
6. Complete the “Do Now” after copying your homework. I will be
checking homework at that time, so you will have a chance to work
independently or with your group on the “Do Now “assignment.
7. Preparation counts as 5% of your report card grade. Bring all
needed materials to class with you. YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO GO TO OUR
LOCKER FOR ANYTHING!
8. Avoid using the bathroom during instruction or group work time. Use
the bathroom in the last 2-3 minutes of class.
9. Take advantage of our classroom library! You may sign out one book
at a time, and keep it as long as needed to finish reading it. Before
returning the book to the shelf, show it to me so I will know that you have
returned it.
10. Read something every day. Ask for help in selecting books from the
classroom library or check out ideas from your classmates. Who is your
favorite author? Spread his/her name around!
11. Follow our classroom rules:
• Treat your teachers, classmates, & school personnel with respect.
• Treat school property respectfully.
• Be polite. Listen to others. Wait until someone is finished
speaking before offering your ideas.
• Be a good friend/classmate. Be the kind of person you would like
your friends to be – honest, loyal, truthful, dependable!
12. If you need help, come to me. For this to be a great year for you,
we will need to work together.
Enjoy your first year at Hammarskjold!
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