Hello all parents!  Please read the letter below. This is a Google Form to confirm your receipt of the 7th Grade Science Welcome Letter.  Please complete the form when done reading the letter below.


Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to my 7th grade Science class! I am excited to work with you and your child. I know we will have a successful, productive year and I look forward to being a part of the academic progress your child will make.

 In 7th grade Science I expect students to BE scientists – we will observe and question the natural world, keep careful records of our activities, think critically, perform experiments, and draw conclusions. The science curriculum will integrate mathematics, reading, and writing. We will focus our study this year on properties of matter, changing properties of matter, geology, minimizing human impact through engineering, and structures of life. By the end of the school year, your child will possess an age-appropriate understanding of the scientific world and be able to conduct scientific investigations on his or her own. I look forward to sharing more about the science curriculum and the academic goals for the class at Curriculum Night later on this month.

There are various ways I would appreciate your support at home:
· Ask your child what they learned at school that day.
· Emphasize the importance of homework and hard work. They will receive homework most nights. I follow BELL Academy’s Homework Policy that if your child misses a homework it can be handed in the following day for half credit. If your child is absent it is their responsibility to message me the day they return to obtain their missing work.
· You can stay up to date on your child’s science homework and assignments by checking their BELL Academy Planner.
· Frequently check your child’s grades on Jupiter to see how they are doing in class and discuss it with them. I update most assignments within 36 hours of receiving it with the exception of projects and lab reports. If you don’t already have an account you can create one to view your child’s grades. If you need help gaining access to Jupiter please email me at: verra@thebellacademy.com.

Please do not wait for formal conferences to discuss any concerns you have with me. If you wish you may email me at verra@thebellacademy.com or call me at school (718-428-0237). I will respond as soon as I can but please allow up to 2 full business days for a response before contacting again. Please do not send multiple messages if it has been less than 48 hours since your previous message. I look forward to frequent communication with you as we work together to ensure your child’s success!

Sincerely,
Ms. Verra