WELCOME BACK!

It has been a VERY LONG time since we were in school together! I am really looking forward to see your faces when we return!

This is going to be a very different kind of school year. It is very important that we are flexible this school year. Many things have changed, and may continue to change once we are back in school. It is also very important that you stay in contact with me about your work and that we work hard together to make this the best year it can be!

CLASS CALENDAR

On this calendar you will find information about:

  • ENL and ELA 7 and ELA 8 Classwork/Topics

  • ENL and ELA 7 and ELA 8 Homework

  • ENL and ELA 7 and ELA 8 Projects/Assignments/Tests/Quizzes

  • Projects/Tests/Quizzes for other classes (as available)

  • School Events/Activities

**Please note that contents on this calendar are subject to change.**

Important Information

BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS

There are many forms that must be returned to school for your child for the coming school year. I will send home copies of these forms for you to complete and return.

I have also downloaded copies of the forms in the "FORMS" section of the website for your convenience. If your child loses the forms, or you cannot download and print the forms, please email me dgiacobbe@sachem.edu, and I will send extra copies home with your child. If it is easier for you to send email in your home language, please do, I will use Google Translate to understand and reply to your message.

SIGN UP FOR REMIND!

Remind is an app that you can download on your phone to keep in contact with me, and many of your child's other teachers. You can find out about tests, quizzes, projects, or general school information. It is also very convenient because it provides translations - its good for you and me!

1. Please download the app on your phone, if you do not have it.

2. Click on this link:

ENL 7 to join my class on Remind. Our class code is: @k8d4797

ENL/ELA 7 to join my class on Remind. Our class code is @3k77e9

ENL/ELA 8 to join my class on Remind. Our class code is @7k7d99

3. If your child has a phone, they can join the class too, and use it to communicate with me outside of school hours if they have questions about homework, or upcoming tests, or quizzes.

QUIZLET

Quizlet is a website and an app for download on a tablet or cell phone that can help your child with learning school vocabulary this year.

The students are expected to know a lot of vocabulary for Science and Social Studies, and honestly, it is difficult for a native English speaker. I use this program to give the students a fun, interactive way to practice the vocbulary words they need to know for Science and Social Studies. There are digital flashcards and games they can play, plus pictures and the ability to translate into their native language.

This year, I will be assigning homework through this website/app, so it is important that your child is using Quizlet at home to study their vocabulary for their greatest success this year not only in ENL, but in all classes.