Welcoming the new semester!

Hello parents and students,

In language arts, we are beginning the new semester by making sure all of our assignments, folders, notebooks are organized.  Organization is an aspect that many middle school students struggle with.  Many students misplace assignments, notes, and instructions due to lack of organization.  My goal for this semester is to help students create an organizational system that will help them keep track of their learning materials.

Parents, please assist your students by periodically checking their folders and notebooks to make sure that their materials are organized and placed in the correct areas.  Contrary to popular belief, middle school students still need assistance in creating an organized system that aids them in keeping track of their learning materials. 

Folder:
For language arts, students should use one folder (1st side: reading related materials, 2nd side: grammar, writing and vocabulary)
*older worksheets and materials in the back, new assignments in the front of the folder

Notebooks:
3 Notebooks or 1 (2 subject notebook, and 1 notebook)

1. Notebook#1: Reading/Literature, and D.O.L
2. Notebook#2: Grammar & Writing, Vocab, (Spelling - 7th Grade)
3. Notebook#3: Achieve 3000 (must be in its own separate notebook, because I plan on collecting them periodically through out the semester)

*I would really appreciate the cooperation of parents in assisting their students in getting organized this semester.  I believe it will positively effect many students' performance.

I spoke to all of the language arts classes about bringing these notebooks, or arranging their notebooks in this order on Monday (3/10/14.)  They should have these notebooks organized by this Friday (3/14/14) or Monday (3/17/14), by the latest.  The sooner the students organize their materials, the more likely they will be able to keep up with their materials for this semester.

"For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned." 

 ~Benjamin Franklin