Ms. Murray
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WELCOME TO MY HOME PAGE
GRADE 6 |
| Margaret Murray | Room 212/6-2 (6-6 Social Studies) |
| E-MAIL: mmurray@berkeley87.org | VOICEMAIL 708-449-3752 |
CLASS INFORMATION
| WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK |
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1/2 of 6-2 Library Day!
College Bound |
Second Steps Class 1/2 of 6-2 College Bound Field Trip approximately 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
Parent Teacher Conferences *Pre-scheduled Appointments from 3:30 p.m. until 8:20 p.m. ending at 8:30 p.m. | NO SCOOL |
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
FOR THE WEEK OF________
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World News Article, Summary, and Opinion due! |
Berkeley School District 87 Grading Scale
HOMEWORK POLICY
CLICK TO VIEW BERKELEY 87 HOMEWORK PROGRAM
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CLASSROOM HOMEWORK Homework is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experiences in school. It is an integral part of learning because it is the medium by which students take the concepts taught in class and digest them. Students cannot learn by merely acting as a sponge, absorbing information; rather, they need to take new information and actively process it. Only in this way does new information gain meaning for the student. In addition to homework as a means of practice and internalization of concepts, the act of handing homework in when it is expected teaches students to be responsible. Also, students must use organizational skills in order to consistently meet deadlines. We feel that parents are the key to making homework a positive experience for their children. Therefore, we ask that parents make homework a top priority, provide necessary supplies and a quiet homework environment, set a daily homework time, check assignments and assignment notebooks daily,provide praise and support, and contact us if they notice a problem. |
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FOR THE ACTIVE, SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM: We hope that students will be excited to come to class and therefore should be prompt, prepared, paying attention, and positive |
FAVORITE LINKS
| Spelling City | Brain Pop | Dictionary | Sixth Grade Spelling Book Zaner Blozer | Northlake Library |
| spelling games and activities | educational games | online dictionary | spelling unit practice | Northlake Library website |
CLASSROOM RULES
We follow District 87's Rules of Conduct, which include the following:
- Follow directions when given.
- Stay on task; work quietly.
- Keep hands, feet, and objects away from others.
- Come prepared for class.
- Respect yourself, others, and everyone's property.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
| Please feel free to contact me at: 1 (708) 449-3195 if you have any questions or concerns. |
Upcoming dates:
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 3:30 p.m. to 8;30 p.m. by prearranged time schedules. Scheduling forms will be sent out this week of January 30, 2012. Further arrangements may be made if parents are not able to arrange an appointment for that evening.
FIELD TRIPS
| WHEN | Friday, February 17, 2012 |
| WHERE | Metropolis Theater to see the play Frindle |
| FEE (IF ANY) | $8.50 |
| WHAT TO BRING |
sack lunch or order for school lunch students must wear uniforms |
BE SURE TO RETURN SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP BY [DATE] - December 16, 2012
