WELCOME

Congratulations and welcome to the Thunderbirds. We’re looking forward to an awesome year with lots of hard work but fun projects, special days, cooperative units, and new friendships that will make this the best year you’ve ever had.

TEACHERS

Let us introduce ourselves.

Teaching Mathematics this year will be Mrs. Blanchette. Mrs. Blanchette will be in room 50. Seventh grade math will feature Everyday Math.

In room 51 is Mrs., Richards. Mrs. Richards will be our Social Studies teacher this year concentrating on the time period between the Romans and Greeks and the Industrial Revolution.

In room 52 will be Mr. Breithaupt, your Science teacher this year. Science concentrates on the world of Biology. You can be sure there will be some interesting labs and projects.

All three of us will be teaching Language Arts and Reading. Language Arts will continue the Six Traits Writing Program. Becoming a better writer in every subject will be our goal. Daily journal writing, open ended questions on tests and homework assignments in each class will improve your writing and thinking skills.

Reading will include work from the Literature Book and individual choices you can make. There will also be a daily reading assignment to be done at home.

SUPPLIES

On the back of this sheet is a list of suggested supplies. Just as a craftsman needs good tools, you’ll need the right supplies in order to do well.

CAMP

We’ll be going to Stone Environmental Camp this year for four days and three nights in sometime in November. The dates have not be confirmed yet because of NECAP testing.

The cost will be approximately $270. There will be a formal letter explaining costs, dates, clothing, and other important items that will go home with you in September and an informational meeting for your parents in the Fall.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

On December 14, the entire seventh grade will be attending A Christmas Carol at the North Shore Music Theater as part of our Language Arts curriculum.

The cost will be about $17 per student.

CONNECTIONS

On August 31, we’ll be going to Northern Essex Community College for CONNECTIONS. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your friends, about the adults in your life and most importantly, yourself. You and your parents have already made your workshop choices for that day. We’re sure you’ll enjoy the day.

ADVENTURE BASED EDUCATION

This year ABE includes the high elements for us. You’ll get the opportunity to work as a team in accomplishing a variety of tasks such as the Ropes and the Spider Web.

ATHLETICS

If you’re interested in a Woodbury sports team, be sure to have your physical and paperwork done before August. The “crawl” on the school district’s channel will keep you updated.

SUMMER, ‘07

Next year starts now!

There are many things you can do this summer to get ready for the Fall. Do you know your multiplication tables? The best gift you can give yourself is knowing those math facts!

Science uses a lot of math too! Reading this summer is also encouraged. Books, magazines, newspapers will help keep your mind in “reading shape” in addition to making you “way smarter.”

WRAP UP

We hope this has given you a quick look ahead at next year. We are very excited about meeting new students and becoming the best team in the school.

There will be bumps in the road for all of us next year but we’re here to help each other along the way.

See you in the Fall!

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