BACK TO
SCHOOL!
John Sedgwick Junior
High
Port Orchard, WA
360-874-6090
herlm@skitsap.wednet.edu
Ms. Herl’s Classroom Newsletter
Welcome to 7th Grade Literature
In this class, you will explore the
wonders of reading, learn about literary
elements and how they enhance the
best stories, experience ancient myths
and their insight into civilizations long
gone, and write, discuss and express
your thoughts about choices and
consequences through the reading of
great literture. In this class, you will
read, write, color, move and create
projects as you learn.
We are going to have a wonderful school year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday Study Hall:
If able, Friday will be dedicated to
study hall. Students will be required to
have something to work on when it is
independent study hall. At times, study
hall will be used for any
teacher/student tutoring, quiz/test
make-ups, re-teaching moments, and
reflecting on the weeks learning
target/unit essential question.
Simple Expectations:
 You can expect Ms. Herl to believe in
each student, do what is expected and
to do her best, and smile.
 No one will interfere with the
education, safety and well-being of
others.
IN THE CLASSROOM: How will
the first FIVE minutes of
class start each day?
Students will:
 Copy into their planners the
brief AGENDA and possible
homework for the day from
the front whiteboard.
 If needed, check the MONTHLY
AGENDA/PLANNER BOARD in
the front of the room for any
assignments he/she may have
missed due to absence, lost
memory, or a temporary brain
freeze.
 Turn in homework unless Ms.
Herl has instructed otherwise
 Individually, tackle a daily
entry task or “ET” to the best
of their ability. The “ET” will
always be located on the front
whiteboard or displayed on
the overhead projector. Entry
Tasks may be quizzes, practice,
journal writes, etc.
Website:
Access to website: type in John Sedgwick
Junior High, click staff websites, and just
look for my name. Students can access
homework, worksheet attachments,
instructions for projects, etc.
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Absent ???????????????
 You are responsible for missed work, not
Mom or Dad, your best buddy, or the
homework fairy (Ms. Herl). Options for
getting missed work are:
 Call a buddy from class and/or check Ms.
Herl’s website
 When you return to class, check the
Monthly Agenda/Planner Board in the
front of the room for daily, weekly, and
sometimes, monthly due dates and
assignments.
 Check the student center folders (back of
room: STUDENT CENTER) for worksheets
or assignments that were handed out
when you were absent. They are filed by
the day of the week.
 Finally, if all of the above has failed, ask
Ms. Herl during the appropriate time
(before or after school, during class work
time) if you have any questions or need
help.
“I am here if you need me”
- Ms. Herl
DON’T FORGET……………..
 Always bring your planner to class.
Your planner is your ticket to get a
drink and use the restroom. Treasure
it.
 If you need to throw something away,
sharpen your pencil, or leave your
seat for any reason, you must make
sure NO ONE is addressing the class,
students, creatures and teachers alike.
Reminders to Students
Students: You will need the
following supplies this year:
Late Work
Students are expected to turn all
assignments by the assigned
due date. If unable, to still
receive credit for the work, it
must be received in a timely
manner (during the same unit of
study) or on a date individually
arranged between Ms. Herl and
the student.
Goals for a Successful Year
Goals:
1.______________________________________
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2.______________________________________
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Agreements for Success
I, _____________________,
understand and agree to the goals and
expectations outlined in this class
newsletter. If I have any concerns or
questions, I will ask Ms. Herl so that I
can be successful and confident in my
learning.
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3-ring binder (with sections for EACH class)
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Planner
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Paper
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Pencils/black - blue pens/highlighters
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Red pen for correcting
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Homework
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Colored pencils/colored markers for projects and
maps
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Black Sharpies for maps and projects
Teacher_________________________
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SSR book/Novel/Literature
book/Springboard
Parent__________________________
Student _________________________