Welcome Back!

Hello parents, students, and staff,

This is just a quick welcome to all as we approach our new school year. Only two days until our first day of school. I cannot believe how quickly time passes! Parents, just so you know, I will be sending a syllabus home with each student as well as two student contracts. The first contract addresses the expectations of the student in the classroom, and the second contains the book numbers they are responsible for throughout the school year. These papers will need to be signed by the students, parents and myself. Both 7th and 8th graders will start the year off running as we have a lot of curriculum to cover in a short period of time. The 7th graders will start the year off exploring the Civil War and the events and issues surrounding the time period. The 8th graders, on the other hand, will begin the year discovering how the United States of America came to be country. I look forward to tackling these topics with my students and engaging in the conversations that will arise as we unravel the history surrounding our first units.

The following is a list of supplies the students will need to bring on their first day of school:

1.Notebook
2.Pencils
3.Pens
4.Expo markers and eraser
5.Kleenex

Any other supplies will be items needed for projects which will be required at the time of the projects.

I am energized and excited for the year to begin. So, welcome back to my returning students and welcome to the new students joining our la Paloma family.
See you soon,
Ms. Van Borkulo