Brrrrr, it's cold outside!

 The weather is finally matching the season, winter is surely here. I have outside duty this week and I watched many 7th and 8th grade students come to school today and yesterday with only a sweatshirt on and it was -4 degrees this morning. Please be sure to dress warmly on days like these, the kiddos usually go outside for recess as well. Coats, hats, gloves are great accessories during this time of year. ;-)

1st Semester Awards Assembly

The Middle School 1st Semester Awards Assembly will be held in the gym on January 14^th at 2:30.    

No Late Work

In my periods 2 and 7, Pre-algebra, I will no longer accept late work. The students need to get ready for high school next year and take responsibility with their assignments. Last quarter students were very laid back about due dates, so this quarter, no late assignments will be accepted. Thanks so much for your support!

Happy New Year!

 First semester is done, over, and finished!

 It is now time to move on and put forth all of our effort into this second semester to finish up the 2010-2011 school year.

 

I am looking forward to some great learning in every class this semester, going to Sea Camp in February, tackling CSAP testing in March to show all of our hard work this year and finishing the school year on a fabulous note! Here is to a great 2011!

Thanks for a great first semester!

I cannot believe this first semester is over already! It has been so wonderful to have 7th and 8th grade students. I continue to learn from them on a daily basis, so that I can be a better teacher. Thanks to all the parents/guardians for your support and communication! I truly love all my classes and am looking forward to a great second semester. I wish you all a happy, safe, relaxing, and wonderful holiday!!!!

Pampered Chef Fundraiser

Pampered Chef orders will be in my classroom on Monday, 12/13 for pick-up! With the orders you will have the amount that is going to your trip!

Math Grading System

Middle School Math Grades – Effective immediately, the grading for middle school math will revert back to traditional letter grades. We believe the most effective vehicle to communicate your student’s progress is through traditional percentages that align with letter grades. Another change effective immediately, each quarter report card grade will reflect the student’s work during that quarter only. We will not have cumulative quarter nor semester grades. Extra credit will continue to not be an option for math classes.