Mrs Rettichs Social Studies Class Grade 7 Ancient

Mrs. Rettich’s Social Studies Class Grade 7 Ancient World History “Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little on the last six thousand years. ” Will Durant

Communication is the Key • • Email: rettije@lc-ps. org Web Site: http: //rettich. weebly. com Voicemail: 586 -493 -5200 x 2732 Remind 101: Text rettichss to 586 -690 -9832

Curriculum • Ancient History of the Eastern Hemisphere/World Religions • Textbook: TCI History Alive The Ancient World • Mapping/Atlas Skills • Nystrom World History Atlas • Current Events • CNN Student News

Agenda Book • Students are required to write their assignments for Social Studies in their Agenda book. • You may also write notes to me in the Agenda book. I will write back! • 7 th grade students get 3 passes per class per marking period.

Honesty… • …Is STILL the best policy! • …Is expected of all students both in how they act and in how they complete their assignments.

Materials Needed for Success! • Yellow spiral notebook • The school store sells these for 25 cents. • I also have a limited supply for 25 cents also. • Yellow folder or three ring binder • White binders will be accepted in place of yellow. • The school store sells folders for 25 cents and binders for $2. 00. • I also have a limited supply for 25 cents. • Writing instruments • Blue or Black pen OR Pencil for assignments. • Green or Red or Purple for checking work.

Additional Supplies These materials are available in the classroom, but it would be helpful for students to have their own at home if at all possible. If not, students can borrow them from me. These supplies are also for sale in the school store at discount prices. • Colored pencils • Crayons • Markers • Glue stick • Scissors

“What if my child needs help? ” • I am usually at school by 7: 30 am. I can usually be here earlier with advance notice. • I am usually at school until 4: 00 pm. I can usually stay later with advance notice. • I check my email in the evening up until 9: 00 pm. I encourage students to email with questions about an assignment if they need help.

Parents often ask how they can help out. If you would like to do so, please take a tag from my wish board and send the item in with your child. Thank you for all you do to help me make my classroom a great place to learn!