7.1 Mrs. Maguire

Welcome to 7.1

Dear Parents,

Welcome to a brand new school year! Seventh grade is an exciting time as your child embarks upon new adventures as he/she continues the journey in the world of learning. This is a year of important transitions. Your child will be encouraged to work more independently as he/she develops a greater sense of responsibility in many areas.

Over the course of the year, your child will improve their language skills and learn about a variety of subjects. I hope to make your child’s learning experiences a fun and exciting one and establish a lasting love of learning.

Here are some ways you can help your child succeed this year:

• Celebrate your child’s success, no matter how small it may seem. This will keep him/her enthusiastic about learning and proud of his/her work.
• Ensure that your child gets enough rest, exercise and a balanced diet. Please encourage him/her to bring a water bottle filled with fresh water daily.
• Remind your child to charge his or her laptop at home, so that they are prepared each day to use it as a tool for learning.

It is extremely important that your child check Google Classroom and Calendar regularly to see due dates for upcoming tests, quizzes or assignments.

The homework load will vary throughout the year. There will be a variety of projects and presentations to prepare. If your child has unfinished work from class, it should be completed at home.

Parent Tips

I encourage you as parents/guardians to be actively involved in your child's school life.  I believe when parents and teachers work together, children can be successful in their learning.

• Please visit PowerSchool regularly so that you are up to date with your child’s progress in each course.
• Powerschool technical assistance for parents can be found at: http://www.rockyview.ab.ca/families/families/powerschool
• You can find the curriculum link for your child’s grade and subjects at:http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/index.html

If you have any questions or concerns please email me at: jmaguire or phone me at: 403-242-4456

I am looking forward to working with you and your child in Grade Seven!