Hello
parents!
Thank you to all the parents and students who
were able to make it to Back to School Night.
It was wonderful to meet all of you!
I am posting the hand out that was given to the parents last night
simply to reiterate the Homework and Attendance Policies to all parents and students. Please continue to keep up with my Blog, as
it will have updates and photos of student assignments (both in-class and
assigned homework) as well as the dates for upcoming field trips and school
events. Please remember that each month there
will be a REQUIRED meeting for upper grade parents (particularly for 8th
grade) in regard to fundraising events and financing opportunities for the upcoming
year events. Let’s make this year your
child’s most memorable by providing opportunities to grow and experience the
beautiful world God has blessed us with.
It would be an amazing experience for 8th graders this year
to go on TWO, not just one, extended field trip. I believe fully in our capabilities as a team
to get these students to places that will inspire them to grow as individuals
as they venture on this path towards young adulthood. With Christ always at the center of
everything, this year will be the best it can possibly be.
If parents
have any concerns, or questions, please contact me as I would be happy to
discuss anything that may help contribute to the development of your child. Thank you again, and have a wonderful
weekend.
I expect to
see all of the students on the first day of school (Tuesday). Remember that ATTENDANCE is VITAL to the
academic SUCCESS of your child.
~Miss Beltran
~The Following is What Parents Received on Back To School Night~
“Don't let anyone think less of you
because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the
way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1st Timothy 4:12
Hello Families and welcome to the 8th grade!
My name
is Elise Beltran, and I am the 8th grade teacher. I have spent the last several years earning
both a B.A. in English Literature, and an M.A. in Composition with a focus in
Literature. I am also well-educated in
Linguistics, as well as Teaching English as a Second Language. In the past, I have interned at California
State University teaching core English courses at the Junior and Senior level
in college. While my passion is toward
English Literature, I spent a good part of my degree studying historical
narratives as well as science fiction, both of which I will be utilizing in
this class as a means to bring both Science and History to life in the
classroom. I also feel passionate about
Algebra, and hope to instill the same level of passion and excitement in your
children. That said, I will be teaching
your child: Bible, Reading, Algebra, History and Physical Science. Mrs. Barr will be focusing on the Literature
Reader, while the students will journey with me through a variety of historical
narratives. The goal in Reading is that
a sense of empathy and understanding be extracted out of the history your child
will be engaging in this year. The hope
is to create a history that is 3-dimensional and not flat.
The Bible passage above is meant to
give a general idea for you to understand the theme and expectations for the
next year. I expect each young man and
woman in this class to set a positive example for the rest of the school. They are certainly capable leaders and most
importantly, they are ambassadors of Christ and are expected to be dutiful in
all they do. That said, I have several
policies that you and your child should be made aware of. Please adhere to the following:
Homework Policies:
Late work WILL NOT be
accepted. Homework is due on the due
date assigned. My e-mail address has
been provided, and should your child be absent on the day something has been
assigned, it is expected that the assignment be e-mailed to me. I will accept a picture text-message, so long
as the picture is clear enough to see that the work has actually been completed
on time. If your child is absent on the
day something new is assigned, they will be allowed to turn the assignment in
the following day of their return. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Attendance Policy:
Parents: Attendance is vital
to the success of your child in EVERY subject.
Please encourage your child to attend regularly and please be ON
TIME. Three tardies will count as ONE absence. Should attendance and tardiness become a
problem the proper school and state authorities will be informed. As a bonus, every month the class has perfect
attendance A CLASS PARTY will occur.
Disciplinary Procedures:
Should a situation arise where a
student has multiple warnings and losses of recess, a meeting will be made with
the student, parents, Principal and teacher, and a Behavioral Contract will be
signed and enacted.
Parents, while this all may seem
strictly dire, let me assure you that your child is quickly on the path to
adulthood. To allow misbehavior at this
age to continue does nothing more than create a disadvantage in your child’s
mental and spiritual development. Please encourage your child to behave respectfully
and attend regularly.
Class Incentives:
·
Class Reaches One Month of Perfect Attendance:
Class Party!!!
·
“Beltran Bucks” and our monthly Class
Auction: Throughout the day students will be able to earn “Beltran Bucks.” They can use “Beltran Bucks” to purchase items
at our monthly Class Auction (Parents are more than welcome to donate items for
the auction).
·
Class Behavior Points: Positive behavior
and “good day” points will earn a Movie Day for the class!
Parents and students, I am looking forward to this year with
immense excitement. I am interested in seeing
the amazing things God has planned for this class. Together we will build spiritually and
intellectually mature young adults who can steadfastly endure and overcome the
storms that are inevitably a part of growing.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
~Miss Beltran
