1. Welcome Parents! 8 th Grade Mrs. Allen Social Studies United States History

2. Thank you for coming Your involvement is so important to the success of your child Thank you for your support this year About me: 35 years, Evergreen Eagle for 18 years, resident of Diamond Bar

3. Communication 1. class directions are clearly stated 2. work is posted for the week 3. Binder Reminder is used daily – like a day planner 4. frequent e-progress reports 5. email updates as needed individually 6. daily communication through email 7. Check HW page on line 8. Parent portal 9. phone calls as needed 10. newsletters 11. Remind.com on phone

4. BINDER REMINDER/OA Spiral Used daily in class Required to be filled out with homework and class work How can you help? ***Look at it every night – be informed ***Ask to see the work ***Offer assistance/make corrections ***Keep your child organized

5. What else? **Be sure final documents are done in ink **Staple loose papers together for turn-in **Check for their name on every document **Check supplies often – keep new **Send with tissues **No gum **We Recycle! **Hygiene is important **Manners are mandatory!

6. Most Common Offenses 1. Gum chewing 2. Cell phone use **In backpack/turned off all day 3. Cheating on homework/tests

7. Communication with Mrs. Allen http://www.chaparralmiddle.org or rallen@wvusd.k12.ca.us or write a note in the binder reminder or 909 – 861- 6227

8. Social Studies History Alive textbook (lots of tech and common core) OA spiral notebook – glue/ scissors

9. This year will include – chronological study of U.S. Geography/map work History: culture/society **vocabulary **chapter homework **projects **class quizzes **tests **enrichment opportunities **OA spiral graded

10. Field Trip/Science Camp Riley’s Farm– planned for November Science camp in February District requires 1 adult/per 10 students PLEASE JOIN US!

11. Prepare now for DBHS Bridge between middle – to high school Prepare for high school exams Move at a faster pace – may seem more intense Join in a partnership with me for a successful year – supplies, books, homework, study time, sleep…..

12. Thank you so much for coming – enjoy the rest of your evening! Thanks for donations to keep us healthy!