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 * * 6th ACC and 8th Grade Math * Ms. Berman * Room 208 * jberman@ccps.org * **

__**Absent Today?**__ Find your make-up work packet in your Class Folder. Don't forget to see a classmate or use the classroom model notebook to update your Interactive Math Notebook!

__**Extra Help & Retakes**__ Available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 3:45. Remember to make arrangements in advance, bring a signed parent note, and arrange for transportation at 3:45. You may print and use the following form, write a note, or email me at your convenience.


 * __Grading Policy__**

 For more resources related to the 8th grade math content,  please go to our Grade 8 Math webpage! Additional Resources: [|www.desmos.com] - an easy-to-use online graphing calculator www.classzone.com - the website from our textbook; has videos, PowerPoints, and practice www.khanacademy.com - video lessons and practice from a variety of math topics @http://www.brainpop.com/math/algebra/ - fun math videos with pretty good explanations USERNAME: northeastmid PASSWORD: brainpop www.kutasoftware.com - LOTS of practice worksheets, with answer keys attached to help check work @http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra1/modules.html - variety of math topics/lessons (mostly .pdf files) broken down by concept 

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Welcome to Math! Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hello, I am your child's math teacher! I look forward to having your child in my class this year and want to thank you for returning the "Parent Note" so quickly. Hopefully your child has showed you the grading policy, but here is some additional important information for you as we begin the school year.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you any questions, comments, or concerns throughout the year, please don't hesitate to contact me. The fastest method of communication for me is via email: jberman@ccps.org. You may also call the school at 410-996-6210 and leave a message with the main office, or write a note for me in your child's planner. Important announcements and class updates will also be posted on our class website at jberman.wikispaces.com or at the NEMS Math wiki (more information coming soon!).

HOMEWORK

Your child's planner will be a very important communication tool this year, where he/she will write down the homework for our class. I will sign planners every day, even if there is no homework. When a student forgets to bring their planner to class, I do ask them to create a planner page on a sheet of looseleaf so they will still have their homework written down. If your child forgets their planner or a homework worksheet at school, remember that the school is always open until around 11pm! You are welcome to help your child on their homework (or have a sibling or tutor help them), but the homework must be completed by the student. If the student cannot remember how to do something, please encourage them to use their notes, textbook, online resources, or to email me their questions!

EXTRA HELP

I do offer extra help after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until 3:45. This is also the time scheduled for Summative Assessment retakes. If your child wishes to take advantage of this, please send in a note or email me giving your child permission to stay. There is also a permission slip you can print on our class website.

POWERSCHOOL

I highly recommend the use of PowerSchool, the online gradebook at NEMS, to review your child's grades, homework completion, and any missing assignments throughout the year. Students are also encouraged to log-on to PowerSchool to track their own progress in class. If you do not remember your password from last year, please look in your student’s planner for the sticker or contact the guidance office and they will be able to provide you with your log-in information.

Thank you in advance for your support in making this a successful school year for our class!

Sincerely, Ms. Jennifer Berman