August 2016 Mrs. Burchette

Homework and Important Dates: Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Homework and Important Dates: Signed Syllabus– due Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Independent Reading Selection– by Monday, August 15, 2016 Homework for Parents– due Monday, August 15, 2016 Warm-Up: Turn in any syllabi, inventories, letters, etc. that you still owe me to the class tray. Clear everything from your table except for your snacks/drinks, a pen, your notebook and your personalization materials. Quietly introduce yourself to your table partners.

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Learning Target: I will show my personality to my class and teachers. Today’s Agenda: Notebook Organization

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Notebook Sections— Personalize your notebook! Section 1– “Resource Table of Contents” Section 2– “Application Table of Contents” Section 3– “Journal Table of Contents” Personalize your notebook! Use any of the materials you brought from home or that I have available in the classroom to personalize your notebook. Cover your notebook! Use the packing tape provided to cover your notebook. (I can help you with this step!)

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Homework for Parents It is so important to me that we work together as a team and know each other well! In order to start that off, I have a homework assignment for YOU!  In 1,000 words or less, write a letter that introduces your child to me. I get to know the “student” side of your child, but I know that there is much more to him/her. Please know that I am only reading it for content – I am not concerned with grammar or spelling, and it can be in any language! This assignment can be turned in as soon as it’s finished, but is due on Monday, August 15, 2015. Letters may be sent in with your student or emailed to the teacher. Even though there is a “due date,” I will accept these letters at any time during the year! Due: Monday, August 15th, 2016

Tuesday, August 9, 2016 Independent Reading Selection You will need to have a book with you at all times during 7th grade. These books will be used in both your reading class and your language arts class. You are free to choose whatever book you like for reading. Your language arts teacher may have specific genre requirements at different times during the year. I am requiring that my classes have their books no later than Monday, August 15th. We will have time in all of the reading classes this week to check out books during our Media Center Orientation. All of my classes will complete their orientation on Friday, August 12th. Due: Monday, August 15th, 2016