Talented Talons Math

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to 6^th Grade Math with Ms. Beckman on the Talented Talons Team. I believe communication between teachers and parents is one of the keys to student success, especially during the transition to the Middle School.

The following are several ways for parents to stay informed on classroom progress and activities.

Daily homework assignments and tests dates are available via Parent Web
Parents can also access grades throughout the trimester via Parent Web
Students will receive progress reports every two weeks
Students are expected to fill in their planners with daily homework assignments and test dates
At the beginning of the year I will be sending home by mail Missing Assignment Alerts every time a student neglects to complete a homework assignment. The students will then need to complete the missing assignment and have their parent sign the form and return it to school. My goal is to decrease the amount of missing work. I’ll evaluate the success of the program before our first parent/teacher conference and let you if it will continue further into the year..
I’m available for phone calls during my conference time, 1:08-2:02, and welcome emails with questions or concerns at anytime.

Classroom Supplies Specific to Math

Students need to bring to school 10 pocket folders with 3-hole tabs in the center. These will be collected and then distributed throughout the year for each chapter’s notebook. Please do not buy fancy folders as the students will probably not get the exact same folder back that they purchased.
Pencils, Pencils, Pencils (No pens allowed in math class)

Homework Expectaions

Students should expect homework 4 days a week. There will be time to start each assignment in class with time also available during study skills. One “oops” assignment will be allowed each trimester, which allows a student to turn in one late assignment for full credit. Otherwise missing work will be accepted for ½ credit within the current chapter’s time frame.

I am looking forward to meeting and working with everyone to make this the most successful 6^th grade experience possible.

Sincerely,

Ms. Brenda Beckman