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November,
2009
Dear Pershing
Families,
It is hard to
believe that November is here!
We are very
happy to have an additional counselor at Pershing on
Wednesdays and Thursdays this year. Her name is Ardellia
Southern and she is our AB1802 counselor. She will be working
with some of our 7th and 8th grade families developing
academic support plans.
In November,
students will be given a copy of their CST results from April,
2009. A lesson will be presented in their advisory class that
centers on students’ understanding what their individual CST
results actually mean and the correlation between their CST
scores and their Q1 grades. In the process, each student will
compose two personal academic goals he/she would like to reach
this year, include steps to reach his/her goals, name people
who will help him/her along the way and identify obstacles
that may interfere with reaching these goals.
The purpose
of presenting this lesson is to empower our students to take
an active part in their education. Understanding how important
it is to put forth their best effort and to set reachable
goals will help build self-confidence and personal success.
In
conjunction with this presentation, Mrs. Paige and I have been
meeting with students who need some extra guidance completing
assignments, projects, homework or simply need clarification
on proper behavior on campus and/or in the classroom setting.
Together we are addressing these concerns and developing plans
so our students can reach their personal goals.
We are also
very happy to be having “College: Making It Happen” once
again at Pershing. This event is planned for April 7th from
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to mark your calendars.
As always, if
you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to
contact us.
Ms.
Paige – 6th grade and 8th grade M-Z – extension 2210
Ms.
Weintraub – 7th grade and 8th grade A-L - extension 2207
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October,
2009
Dear Pershing
Families,
We
are off to a great start.
Students are now settling into their classes and
becoming involved in a variety of activities on campus.
If
your child would like to see a counselor, please remind
him/her to get a “Request to see Counselor” form from the
attendance office. There
is a basket there for students to put in their requests and
then Ms. Paige and I will send for them.
Please
remind your children that being on time to school each morning
is extremely important so they do not miss any instruction.
The first bell rings at 7:25 a.m. so they need to be at
Pershing no later than 7:20 a.m.
In
middle school, students are learning how to effectively
communicate with their teachers.
If your child is having trouble with any assignment or
has a question, please encourage him to talk to his teacher(s).
Our teachers are dedicated to helping your child learn
so your child needs to ask for help if needed.
Please
feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Ms.
Paige – 6th grade and 8th grade M-Z – extension 2210
Ms.
Weintraub – 7th grade and 8th grade A-L - extension 2207
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