GSW

Ameri cus, GA
Ms. Milners Classroom Newsletter
Hello parents and students! My name is
Ms. Alvita Milner and I will be teaching
7
th
Grade life science for this school
term. I am very excited to be working
with you this year. I have a lot of fun
lessons planned and I cannot wait to
jump right in, but have to know a little
about me first.
This will be my 5
th
year teaching and my
3
rd
year teaching life science. I received
my Bachelors Degree in Middle Grades
from Education in 2014. I have taught 2
years at Staley Middle school and I have
been here at GSW Middle School for 3
years. I look forward to working with
each and every one of you! Welcome
back to GSW Middle School!
Educational Autobiography
Reason for Newsletter
The purpose of this newsletter is to
keep parents and students on what we
will be learning for this school term. I
know there are concerns about the
CRCT that is to be given later this year,
but I assure all of you that we will work
on it every step of the way to make sure
our students succeed.
In this newsletter, parents will find all
the information that they need to keep
track of what their students will be
learning this year. I have included the
class rules, supply list, class calendar,
class projects, due dates, and
CONTENTS
Educational Autobiography 1
Reason for Newsletter 1
Class Rules 2
Supply List 2
Class Calendar 2
Class Projects & Descriptions 2
Standardized Test Tips 3
Fun Activity 4
New Students 4
Contact Information 4


description, standardized test tips,
contact information, and a fun
section so that both parents and
students will enjoy.

Pr i nci pal Dr . Queen Br own

Upcoming
Events
Student Meet &
Greet 08/08/14
Book Fair
10/13/14-
10/17/14
Thanksgiving
Lunch for
parents &
students
11/13/14



Homework
Assignments
Homework assignments
are given out every
Tuesday.
Homework is due
every Thursday.
Quizzes/ Tests
Students knowledge
should be constantly
monitored to show
progress

6 Elmer's glue stick
4 200 count college rule
filler paper
2 50 count graph paper (4
squares/inch)
4 3X5 100 count ruled
index cards
4 Crayola 7 inch pre-
sharpened colored pencils - 12
count
8 tab index divider set
12 Bic Black medium stick
pens
4 Fluorescent yellow
highlighter
Supply List
Our school
motto is hand in
hand, We
Learn!!
Prepare to
learn!
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12 No. 2 Dixon Ticonderoga
pencil
Nylon pencil bag, clear top with
grommets
6 70 count wide rule
composition book
3 3/4 X 500" Scotch tape
refill
2 2" hardback vinyl binder
2 Kleenex
Clorox or Lysol wipes (35 count)
- not for skin
USB 2.0 Flash drive - 2 GB
7
th
Grade Life Science

09/25/14

Up until the date for the field trip, students will learn about
various wildlife animals. They will design a poster board for each
animal that they learn about so that it may be put on display at
the parks exhibit.
02/06/15
Field trip to Georgia
Aquarium
Up until the date for the field trip, students will learn about
animals in the oceanic life. As a part of this project, students
will be responsible for feeding the class fish each week. They
will watch several documentaries about the animals of the ocean
and will make a video
04/09/15

Up until the date for the project, students will learn about the
types of plants that live in this region of the state. They will take
a field trip to the local nursery to pick out flowers for the school
garden. Flowers will be planted on April 9
th
, 2015.



Eating healthy foods
can help students
focus when it comes
down to taking a
test.
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TH
Grade Life Science
As we all know, our students will be
taking a very important test near the
end of the year that will determine
whether he or she will advance to the
next grade. Here are some tips to
helping your student succeed.
1 Provide healthy nutrition.
2 Make sure they get at least
8 hours of sleep.
3 Boost up their confidence.
4 Go over practice questions
with them.
5 Make sure they arrive to
school on time.
6 Make sure they are dressed
comfortably.







GSW



To New Students:
GSW Middle School
Americus, GA 31709
Phone:
(555) 555-0125
Fax:
(555) 555-0145
E-mail:
amilner@radar.gsw.edu
Were on the Web!
http://www.gsw.edu
Hand In Hand,
We Learn!
GSW Middle School
Americus, GA 31709
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7
TH
Grade Life Science Page 4 of 4 GSW Newsletter