We hope this newsletter gives you helpful information to make your adjustment to Middle School easier. We re always available to answer any questions you have over the summer and during the school year. Please don’t hesitate to call.

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Students will receive assignment/handbooks the first day of school. Students are required to record all homework and projects for each major class daily. Parents need to check the assignments and completed work every night, since STUDENTS WILL HAVE HOMEWORK EVERY NIGHT.

Many parents and students buy unnecessary or incorrect school supplies during the summer because they are not sure what is required by the teachers. The following is a list of necessary school supplies for grade six:

• One 3-ring binder at least 2" for major subjects
• One 3-ring binder at least 1½" for special subjects
• 10 dividers (no folders as dividers)
• Notebook paper
• Three 2-pocket folders (art, library, and homework)
• 1-spiral notebook (one subject) AND one 3-subject spiral notebook.

Black or blue pens

Pencils and erasers

Highlighters

Colored pencils

• Zippered notebook pencil case
• Calculator
• Sharpie fine marker (black)
• Reinforcements
• Blue stick
• Hole punch
• Post-it notes
• Ruler

A NOTE FROM THE NURSE