Welcome!
Block 2
WELCOME! ~ Use the index card
to complete the following:
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Parents/Guardians: What is something
important you would like me to know about
your son or daughter that I wouldn’t know
from having them in class?
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Students: What would help you be successful
during the first week of middle school?
About Mrs. Wrazien
What will humanities be like?
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Also referred to as “Block”
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A mix of reading, writing, grammar, and
social studies.
Curriculum Overview
Reading and Literature Units.
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Comprehension Toolkit—an overview of reading strategies
Novel Study: Wonder, by R.J. Palachio
Myths and Legends from around the world. Literature Circles
The Trojan War
Writing Units:
Unit 1: Personal Narrative
Unit 2: Literary Essay
Unit 3: Research-Based Information Writing
Social Studies Units:
Unit 1: Rise of Civilization
Unit 2: Ancient Egypt & the Near East
Unit 3: Ancient India
Unit 4: Ancient China
Unit 5: Ancient Greece
Unit 6: Ancient Rome
What can I expect?
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To work hard.
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A classroom community where learning is
primary focus.
Additional Required Supplies
Pencil Pouch
 Tab dividers for your binder (5)
 Two-Pocket folder (3-hole punched)
 An independent reading book
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At least 200 sheets of loose-leaf paper
Two Composition Notebooks (leave one in class)
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Suggested: mini 3 ring binder hole-punch
Homework Policy
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Tracking and communication.
Homework Policy continued
3 missing assignments = phone call home
 7 missing assignments = student
conference
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Late Work Policy
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Every other week, Mrs. Wrazien will post
grades and missing assignments. Students
have one week from then to turn in any
missing assignments. After that, late work
will not be accepted.
Skyward
CHECK WEEKLY!
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PLEASE NOTE: A “*”means an
assignment is collected, but not yet
graded. This does NOT mean it is missing.
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Missing assignments will be marked with a
“0” and will also be marked missing.
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A “P” will indicate that a pink slip has
been completed.
Get signed up for
Family Access where
you can monitor your
child’s grades
and assignments
online!
Mark your calendar!!!!!
 Parent
night September 18th!!!!!
Communication
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Mrs. Wrazien's Website
How to reach me:
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ewrazien@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Phone: 412-4770 ext. 37005
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If you leave your email address/cell
phone/work phone with me, I will be sure to
contact you personally.
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Email is the best way to reach me!
Advisory Contact
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I try and contact you via email for:
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Grade updates
Special school events
Personal discipline issues
To let you know when something positive is going on
Volunteer needs
Text Reminder system
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Provided through Remind.com education
website
 Text
@mrswrazi
 To (202)-601-3756
Other stuff:
All electronics will be turned off once the
student has entered the building.
 If you need to check in with your child please
do not text. Please use the office as a method
to contact your child.
 Check the district website when making
clothing choices.
 We love volunteers!!!!!! I always have amazing
parents. Thank-you for being part of the
Nisqually family!
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Other stuff continued…
Be ready for many papers to come home
the first day and the first Monday of
school.
 The advisory papers will be in a folder.
Please sign all necessary papers and
return in the folder.
 I love to have snacks donated to the class.
Be sure and check for peanut oils.
Birthday and holiday treats are always
appreciated!
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Know who their friends are.
 Be sure they call you if they are going to
be late.
 Be aware of their activity on
texting/Twitter/Facebook.
 Do not be afraid to notify the school
counselor or myself if you have a family
concern.
 Contact the individual teacher through
email or phone.
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Intellectual Hints:
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Be sure your son/daughter’s backpack is organized.
Do a homework and planner check nightly. Planners
are filled out in each class every day.
Make a family calendar for important project or test
dates.
Be sure there is study/reading time built into the
nightly schedule (even if there isn’t anything assigned).
Have a special study place where there are no
distractions (TV/computers/phones).
Don’t assume because they said they don’t have any
homework...check Family Access and planner.
Get signed up for Family Access, check
Skyward frequently!!
Physical Hints:
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Remember to put $ into their account for food or
please apply for the free reduced lunch application.
You can put $ into their lunch account online!
Sports: Be sure the physical is up to date and the
forms are picked up from the office.
Always start the day with a good breakfast!
If your son/daughter has a fever please keep them
home. Stress good hygiene.
Questions?