August 24, 2011
Welcome to 6th grade at Mesa Verde
Dear Parents and Students,
We are delighted to be working with you this year. Your child will
be leaving behind the world of elementary school and will enter the academic and
social environment of middle school. Together we will be exploring new ideas
regarding our curriculum as well as getting to know more about others and
ourselves. We hope that this year will be not only challenging, but also
rewarding. We will do whatever we can to help your child have a positive
transition from elementary school to Mesa Verde Middle School.
Enclosed is an information packet that will both help and guide you
to a successful school year. It is important for parents and student to
sit down together, carefully read, and discuss the following information:
the binder reminder, study buddies, discipline and homework policies, school
supplies, grades and scores, and Back-to-School Night.
Eagle Agenda - Each student is issued one Eagle Agenda, which
is our school-adopted homework calendar system. The student will enter the
assignment each period in the space provided. (This includes the word “none” if
there is no homework.) Homework assignments will be given orally and written
on the board in the same place each day. Typically homework will be
assigned Monday through Thursday nights. Please look for and ask to see your
child’s Eagle Agenda so that you are aware of what homework needs to be turned
in.
Study Buddies - Every student
should have the names of three students in each of their classrooms that are
willing to be study buddies. Study buddies can be telephoned for help when
assignments are not clearly understood or when you are absent. If possible,
please help your child choose dependable study buddies. Class time will be
given for writing down names of three students and their phone numbers.
Discipline and Homework Policies- In order to assure your
child and all of the students in the classroom, the learning environment that
they are entitled to, we will be following the guidelines of the six pillars of
Character Counts.
School Supplies-
School is work for students and no one would expect you to work without the
proper tools for the job. You will find a list attached.
Grades and Scores- Grades will be posted on the Leaning Point weekly. This
will be discussed both in class and at Back-to-School Night.
Back to
School Night-
The 6th Grade Back-to School-Night will be held on Wednesday,
September 7, at 6:00 pm. We look forward to an exciting year. When we work as a
team, Parent, Student + Teacher, communicating and giving each other support,
then SUCCESS in school will surely follow!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Pam Dorward Mrs. Kara Hanes
Parent Questionnaire
Child’s Name
Mother’s Name Phone (H) (C) Email Address
Father’s Name Phone (H) (C) Email Address
1. Please explain your child’s strengths both academically and socially:
2. Please explain any weaknesses that I need to be aware of:
3. Please add any other information that you would like to share:
We have read and discussed the “1st Day of School Letter” and its attachments on
_________________________________________ Parent Signature
On occasion we show videos in class. The films or parts of the film will be
used for
educational purposes and for rewards for class citizenship and effort. Any
student who
has more that three missing assignments or excess sign-ins will not be allowed
to participate.
_____ I give my child permission to watch PG movies
_____ I do not give my child permission to watch PG movies
PLEASE RETURN TO HOMEROOM TEACHER BY Friday, August 26, 2011
REQUIRED
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OPTIONAL
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