Mr. Walsh

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Mr. Walshs Internet Open House

• A quick peek into my classes this year, allong
  wth some valuable links to keep you connected to
  our classes!

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Room 207 Mr. Walsh - LA 7
I dreamed I stood in a studio And watched two
sculptors there. They clay they used was a young
childs mind And they fashioned it with care One
was a teacher the tools he used Were books,
music and art. The other, a parent, worked with a
guiding hand, And a gentle, loving heart. Day
after day, the teacher toiled with touch That was
deft and sure. While the parent labored by his
side And polished and smoothed it oer. And when
at last their task was done They were proud of
what they had wrought, For the things they had
molded into the child Could neither be sold nor
bought. And each agreed they would have failed If
each had worked alone, For behind the teacher
stood the school, And behind the parent, the
home.
"UNITY"
- Author Unknown
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Overview

• Curriculum Highlights
• What I Promise
• How You Can Help Your
• Child in Seventh Grade LA
• Navigating The Web Site
• Middle School Philosophy

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Curriculum Highlights

• Literature (books well read)
• Call of the Wild (London)
• The Pearl (Steinbeck)
• Nothing But the Truth (Avi)
• (plus many short stories, poetry, articles and
  essays)
• Plays
• Taming of the Shrew
  (Shakespeare)
• The Miracle Worker
  (Gibson)
• Resource Books
• Write Source 2000
• Course Materials
• Listed in Binder Criteria Sheet
• Technology
• Writing
• Concentrating on formation of argument,
  persuasive writing
• Journals, letters , literary analysis,
  political/social commentary, etc.
• Grammar/Mechanics
• Parts of Speech (basis of a working writing
  vocabulary)
• Punctuation

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What I Promise
All students will be treated fairly, and they
will know that I care about them All students
will know the criteria upon which they will be
assessed before they begin a graded
assignment All students will be given adequate
time and support to complete their work All
students will find a safe, secure environment in
Room 207, where they will feel encouraged to take
risks All students will have access to Mr. Walsh
on his personal time before, during, and after
school

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How You Can Help Your Child

• Stay Up-To-Date With The Class!
• Read my Class Expectations
• Check the Homework Planner
• Check the Weekly Schedule
• Check the Assessment Log (October)
• Ask Your Son/Daughter About Due Dates
• Encourage Long-Term Planning
• Keep The Computer In The Open
• Keep In Touch!
• Rob Walsh
• Robert_Walsh_at_greenwich.k12.ct.us
• And Finally
• Become Familiar with My Web Site

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The Coming Soon Web Site

• Stay Up-To-Date With The Class!
• Troubleshooters Guide to Handing In
• Work
• Extra Credit Opportunities
• Weekly Schedule
• Reading Resources (and Class Library)
• Class Expectations
• Other Teacher Web Sites
• Library Resources, LA News
• Fun Stuff!
• Each of my students has the name number of a
  study buddy and the school web site address
  written on the inside cover of his or her
  homework log! Have them save it to the Favorites
  folder for easy viewing!

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I Want Your Kids To Be Kids!

• 1. This course is designed to maximize classroom
  instruction while minimizing the demands upon
  your childs time outside of school.
• 2. By utilizing the organizational methods and
  time management techniques taught in this class,
  no child should feel overwhelmed!
• Seventh grade should be a fun year! While the
  expectations and workload will rise, so should
  their comfort level as the year progresses.
• We want student advocates!

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We Want Big Goals
2003
This Year
Goal Challenge
Mr. Walsh's
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Lets Have A Great Year!
7th Grade
Should Be
FUN!
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Advisor Base 207Mr. Walsh and Ms. Morahan

• Your childrens Advisor Base time is an
  opportunity to
• Organize their materials for the day
• Clean/organize their lockers
• Get answers to last-minute questions
• Wake up before a busy day
• Listen to the announcements,
• learn about school activities and deadlines
• However, Advisor base is also an opportunity to
  schedule school-wide initiatives while also
  providing valuable time for pleasure reading!

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SSR (Sustained Silent Reading)

• Students should bring their SSR book and homework
  planner to AB every day. (If they are reading a
  book for English, they may bring materials for
  taking assigned reading notes).
• AB begins at 745. Students are expected to go
  directly to the office for a pass if they know
  they will be late. The second unexcused tardiness
  results in an email home, and any additional
  unexcused tardies will result in a detention with
  Mrs. Lambert.