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MathematicsMathematicsMrs. Terry Mrs. Terry

Welcome! To Math - Rm 313Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

I am excited to have you in my class this year. We are starting a new school year – a fresh start with many opportunities to learn and grow.

Parents, this packet provides you with information that will help your child succeed in my class. Please review them together, ensuring you both understand the information. Complete and return the last page. If you have any questions, please call me or email me.

I love Math! It has given me many wonderful opportunities. I started as a teacher, went into the US Army as an engineer, became a successful banker and, finally, resumed my teaching career. I have had a wonderful career, all due to math!

In my class you will learn what an important, and powerful, tool math is. It can help you in your everyday life and be the foundation of a wonderful career! Together we will build your knowledge and fluency in math, and your success skills for life.

Work at it, ask questions, and have fun along the way. Learn something new everyday!

Again, Welcome to my class! - Mrs. Terry

456-9355 room 313 or viola.terry@ppsd.org

When do we use Math?Art and mathematicsLaw and mathematics

Medicine and mathematicsMusic and mathematicsPoetry and mathematics

Construction and mathematics

Life and mathematics: Pay, budget

Math Teaches us: •Reasoning•Logic•Problem Solving

Mathematics Program

• Linear and Inverse Variations• Geometry • Pythagorean Theorem• Exponential Relationships• Quadratic Relationships• Symmetry and Transformation• Linear Systems and Inequalities

Be Like Bees Class Rules

Be Prompt:• Arrive on time and in an

orderly manner• Obtain needed supplies,

sit in assigned seat and begin work

Be Prepared:• Bring all necessary

materials• Bags under desk

Be Productive:• Follow directions• Stay on task• Complete all work

Always try your best

Be Polite:• One Voice – low volume• Respect each other and

our property• Only Water in our

classroom• Listen to others, and

work cooperatively• Cells, music devices,

etc. are off and in your pocket or bags

• Keep our room clean

Be Persistent:• “Continuing despite

problems or uncertainty”

Consequences

Nonverbal Warnings (Max 3)

First Verbal Warning

Second Seat changed to

refocus, conference, or Restitution

or Detention/Restitution

ThirdParent conference/visit

Referral to Administrator

Typical Class Agenda: Student in seat, with materials and ready to start when bell rings!

• 5 Minutes: Do Now! (instructions on board)

• 10 Minutes: Lesson – I do and we do

• 20 Minutes: Individual or Team work – You do

• 10 Minutes: Closing/summary discussion– Remaining questions on the lesson and follow-up.

Students’ grades are based as follows:Tests/quizzes 55%Class- and Home- work 45%

Class Routines• Arrive on time for class, be prepared• If not prepared, borrow as needed from a friend/partner • Consult appropriate board for Agenda and “Do Now”• Quietly obtain supplies: classroom book or work packet• Sit, begin do now & have homework on desk for check • Begin Do Now• Consult homework board• In discussions, allow all to participate• Fire drills: Two lines -- Silent Orderly Speed• Assemblies: Follow rule for Fire drills• Lockdowns: on floor up against corridor wall• Follow directions quickly• Clean up after yourself• Follow routines == success follows

Expectations

• Obey rules• Follow

procedures/routines

• Participate• Help each other• Work hard • Learn• Have some fun

Voice Levels

3 – Group work. Interaction but one voice at a time. Hands raised or use of equity

2 – Working with a partner… Quiet voice1 – One Voice in the room.0 – Silent work as we think. Thinking,

even struggling, is how you solve problems.

sticks.

What to do when you need help?

1, 2, 3 ask me!Think, puzzle it out, it is

how we obtain and retain knowledge!

1, Consult your notes2. Quietly, ask a neighbor3. Ask another neighbor Finally, raise your hand

and Ask me!

Homework Core Math: homework 2-3 times per week - 20 minutes

each. Due next school day. Weekly, all homework is displayed on homework board.

Voyager Math (V-Math): homework is V-Math Online for a total of 60 minutes weekly. Access to a computer and the internet is required. No internet at home? Use library or classroom computers after school on Tuesday and Thursday. Sign-up day before.

Transmath: Daily homework, due next school day.

Make up of missed homework is your responsibility, and needs to be completed within 5 days after return from absence. Consult homework board upon return or ask me.

Supplies and Tools (You are responsible for bringing to class each

day)

• Pencils, erasers and sharpener • Pens and white-out• One subject notebook and a two

pocket folder or 3 ring binder with filler paper and pockets

• Small ruler and protractor• Color pencils or fine markers• FOR TRANSMATH ONLY –

additional 3 inch three ring binder for classwork materials

Math is an everyday necessity that anyone, including you, can

master. It does takes work, perseverance and a belief that you can do it! It is hard work…

But the rewards are many.

Remember the effort that you put into your work drives what

you gain.

You can, and must, do it!

YOU YOU CANCAN DO IT! DO IT!

Yes, you can!Yes, you can!

There is courage in trying! There is courage in trying! - - Sonja Sotomayor – Supreme Court JusticeSonja Sotomayor – Supreme Court Justice

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Acknowledgment: Please complete and return, worth one homework pass!

Dear Mrs. Terry, My child and I have reviewed your welcome packet. We too are looking forward to a successful year, and will do our part. We understand the requirements for success in your classroom, and we commit to working for success!

If you have any questions, concerns or comments please note them below, call 456-9355 Room 313, or email me at viola.terry@ppsd.org.

Please Print: Student Name:__________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Full Name:___________________________________________________________

Relationship to student:______________________________ email: __________________________

Telephone Number: Home _________________________ Cell: ___________________________

What time is the best time to contact you? _____________ and what is the best method to

contact you? Phone call or email? (circle either or both)

Questions/Comments:_______________________________________________________________

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Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Student Signature: _______________________________________

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