Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Wednesday, August 17th

We had a great first day of school! I was so happy to see everyone again and to meet some new students. We are glad you are here!

Please note, as we looked at the dress code, I told the girls that you had only 2 shirt options: red polo shirts, or white oxford shirts or blouses. This is what the dress codes says, but Mr. Gungoll told us after school that you ARE allowed to wear the white polo shirts as well. (This will be clarified in assembly in the morning.) Just remember to be modest and wear white undergarments underneath.

Sixth Grade

We had a great first day in math today! The class had an excellent discussion about rules and being respectful to each other and then we did a place value activity. We even had time for an addition timed test. We will be doing timed tests over the other operations tomorrow. There is no homework!

Seventh Grade

We are off to a great start! We met our mass buddies this morning and everyone did very well with them. Thank you! Then, we spent the rest of the morning discussing procedures, rules, and consequences. The class helped to develop the list of rules and they did a terrific job. We went over the dress code so that everyone knows what they are expected to wear each day. The class also practiced opening their lockers and everyone is catching on so quickly! During Geography class, the students wrote as many countries they could remember, and the names of all the continents and oceans. I am impressed by their current knowledge and hope to make them even more of the world around them.

Eighth Grade

We did not meet today because all the middle school classes stayed with their homeroom teacher until lunch. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow! Be sure you have your summer math homework.

Have a great evening,

Mrs. Swickey