I am delighted your student will be in my room this year. Please feel free to visit the classroom as often as you can make it – you are welcome at any time. I encourage you to be as involved with your student’s education as you possibly can.

I would really like to emphasize the importance of your student knowing their math facts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. By middle school, it is expected that these facts are mastered - which means the answers come as quickly as your own name!  If they aren’t, math becomes very time consuming and much harder work - it significantly impairs your student's ability to succeed in math. If your student has not mastered them, please invest in a set of flashcards and go over them EVERY SINGLE DAY with your student.

It is also important in middle school that your student have a set time and place (without distraction) to do their homework.    A good rule of thumb is that school work at home shouldn’t take more than about 60-90 minutes per evening. If your student is consistently spending more time than that, please let me know. And remember, middle school students are social creatures and like nothing better than a little company while they work – especially if it means being near you. Turn off the TV and have a quiet time in your home during school work time. Your student will flourish from your support.

 And just so you know. . .

*Every Wednesday and Friday there is a spelling test.

*Each student will receive my cell number in case they need to reach me and can’t get me at home or school. Please try the home and school numbers first before using the cell – but please do use the cell if you need to.