1. WORLD GEOGRAPHY And STUDY SKILLS Sandy Menaquale 2015-2016 smenaquale@walsingham.org Home phone: 757.476.6887 Mobile phone: 757.753.8800

2. Materials Required On-line textbook downloaded Charged IPAD daily Composition book which remains in class 3 –ringed notebook with dividers “Dollar Store” colored pencils, red and black/blue pens, pencils Download to IPAD: Quizlet, Google News, Google Earth

3. My Commitments to Parents and Students Weekly, my lessons are posted on SPA, usually by 8 pm Sunday night, complete with the homework assignments for the week and upcoming assessments listed. This helps our students and parents better map out the week and “get- ahead” if extra-curricular activities interfere with daily responsibilities. Timely return of all assigned work (usually within 48 hours). Frequent communication to both the student and parents via SPA (GREEN BOX COMMENTS) and emails/phone calls for both good news and opportunities to improve. Printed policies and Student Responsibility Card so “no excuses.” Fun, but rigorous activities that make Geography and our role in this world relevant Critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills are essential components for success. Therefore, I will be checking the assigned weekly agendas for completion for all subjects during our WG class. I live by Vidal Sassoon’s mantra: “If you don’t look good, then I don’t look good” so I am always available for extra help. Please don’t wait for a crisis to seek help.

4. My Hobbies, Interests, Activities Family and Travel, especially since our children and our fathers are scattered in other states, Exercise, Books, Music and College Sports.