Edwardsburg Middle School Mrs. Elisa Laskowski
Special Needs Voicemail: 269-663-1031 ext. 6293
2017-2018 School Year Email:
Room #293
Dear Student and Family Supporter(s),
Welcome to Mrs. Laskowski’s Class and welcome to the Middle School! I am excited to have you in my classroom, and I hope you are looking forward to the coming year.
This is my nineteenth year as an educator. I have spent all of those years teaching at Edwardsburg Middle School. It is truly an exceptional place. My daughter, Morgan, is a freshman at Edwardsburg High School.
I will be team teaching in some classes this year and offering Resource class for all of my students.
Resource: Resource class is an opportunity to get small group and one-on-one re-teaching and/or remediation on deficit skills. Our main focus is to master those skills that make reading, writing and math a little more challenging. Some days students may have a little time to work on part of their homework, but most days students will not be able to finish homework during resource hour. Students should anticipate having homework many days during the week.
I look forward to working closely with you and your family this year.
EDWARDSBURG MIDDLE SCHOOL
SCHOOL WIDE CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Expect respect from all students, teachers, and school personnel.
Do show respect when someone else is talking.
Demonstrate responsibility by being prepared for class.
I will raise my hand before I speak during classroom instruction.
Eddies show their best effort and stay on-task during class time.
Each violation of these expectations will result in an action taken by the teacher in the classroom. These actions will be taken based on the severity of the offense:
● 15 Second Intervention/Conference with student
● Phone call/email to parent
● Conference/Meeting with parent
● Restorative Practice (Formal apology, “Time to Think” worksheet, etc.)
● Loss/Delay of Privileges
● Classroom detention (morning, lunch, or after school)
● Behavioral Incident Report to the Assistant Principal
Grading/Homework Policy
Resource Class is a credit/no credit class in 6th grade. Grades will be given for participation, being prepared for class, and for skill based work. Those grade will transfer to credit/no credit at the marking period. We will be focusing on remediation of deficit skills. If time permits, assistance will be provided for core classes. Students need to come to class with needed materials, fill out planner, and work respectfully.
Materials
These are suggested materials, and are not required.
The school will ensure that students have all supplies that are needed in order for them to be successful!
● Lined notebook paper
● Pencils or ink pens (please only blue or black ink)
● Planner
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September 5, 2017
Student Name______
Please look over the syllabus for Resource so that you understand the expectations for your student this year.
I have read the syllabus and understand the expectations for my student in Resource.
Parent Signature______
Please have your child return this to Mrs. Laskowski.
Thank you for your support!