Back to School Night is this Thursday at 7 p.m. The entire Ramapo team of teachers will be there to meet and welcome you.
If you have not already submitted your "In a Million Words or Less" and would still like to do so, please email me at edrosdick@mahwah.k12.nj.us
If that assignment does not ring a bell, then read on.
In a Million Words or Less…
Tell Me about Your Scholar
Yes, you are getting a homework assignment! As the title already tells you, this assignment is called In a Million Words or Less… The concept behind this assignment is that it takes a great deal of time for a teacher to know your child. Some we never really know. Since Back to School Night is not until September 16 (mark your calendars now), we still have two weeks more until our first meeting. That night can also be a little wild running from room to room and teacher to teacher. This activity gives you a chance to tell me what you think I should know about your scholar before that night even arrives. I will be reading every one of them.
Eighth grade is the last of the middle school years. While it is going to be a rigorous workload covering six books, it will also be a fun one. I strive to make every book and writing assignment meaningful to students. Cooperative learning will be an integral part of every class period and students will learn to discern the times when it’s necessary (and okay!) to be a team player, a leader, or a follower. I believe that it’s still important to maintain and cater to the belief that they are also still kids who like to have a little fun.
The key to a great year is communication. As you are aware, the use of Real Time is in full swing. Assignments will be posted on the calendar there.
Take your time with the homework assignment, but as with your scholar’s homework, there must be a deadline. Please get In A Million Words or Less… to me no later than (Tuesday) September 14 so that I may have time read them before meeting you. You can either send the assignment with your scholar or email it to me at: edrosdick@mahwah.k12.nj.us. I look forward to hearing from you!
Here’s to a GREAT YEAR!
Elizabeth Drosdick