Archived Newsletters
August 23, 2010
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Parents,Welcome to 7th grade! Thank you for sharing your child with me. I look forward to getting to know your student. Back to School Night is set for this Thursday, September 2 -- I hope to see you then. Meanwhile, would you like to know more about core? You're in the right place, the class web site.
What We are Studying We begin with skills assessments and work right away to develop skills of organization, reading, and writing, as well as learning to work together in a cooperative classroom. In history we are learning about the Maya civilization of Mexico, known for their hieroglyphics, astronomy, and mathematics. Did you know they invented the zero? In literature, we are reading Anne Frank, Diary of a Young Girl, a book which reveals not only the the pain of prejudice and war, but also how much all teens have in common. You can always find out what we are doing by going to This Week in Core and This Month in Core. |
Beginning the School Year As the school year begins, students and parents may wonder what to expect and how to do their best. Research suggests that parental involvement influences their student's success. However, that doesn't mean you have to do your child's work for him. Simply show an interest. I encourage you to be aware of what your child knows and is able to do. Grades are not the only measure of learning. Students should just make their best effort and let the grades fall where they may. Harvard will not ask for your 7th grade transcript. Learning is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy the trip! The Student Blog The blog is designed for students to exercise their 21st-century skills in a digitally connected world. Web 2.0 isn’t limited to RECEIVING information; it’s about INTERACTING with information. Students will post writing and projects on their own pages, respond to others in the class, and save trees by going paperless! They will have frequent assignments on the blog. To protect your child, the blog is hidden from search engines, and only registered users may write. Just a Quote  "Within the
character of the citizen lies the welfare of the
nation."
(Cicero)
"The truest test of civilization, culture and dignity is character, not clothing."
(Gandhi) |
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