Welcome to The WHITE Team The vision of the Seventh Grade White Team is to provide a rigorous academic program in a safe and caring environment. This will prepare students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.

Mr. Torrens Room 284

Ms. McNutt Room 294

Mrs. Loughnane Room 265

Mrs. Billet Room 292 Mademoiselle “Coco” Chanel Pee Wee Sugar

Mr. Petrone Room 290

Mrs. Newell Room 242

Mrs. Stewart Room 242

Supplies Needed Pencils with erasers Blue and Black pens Highlighters Notebook paper (1) 3-inch binder with dividers and pocket folders Flash Drive labeled with student’s name Free Reading Book Box of Tissues Index Cards 2 Wide Ruled Marble Composition Books Post-it notes

Important Dates September 4 th – 1 st Day September 7 th – Picture Day September 17 th – No School September 24 th – Open House September 26 th – No School November 20 th and 21 st – WINTER CONFERENCES

Team Policies All electronic equipment must be in your locker and turned off No gum Pass Procedures: -Issued colored pass each marking period -Students must have a teacher issued blue pass to see any teacher other than a team teacher. -Both passes and log books must have a time out and time in. -White team passes are available to see team teachers.

Team Policies (cont.) Follow the dress code: No hats, fingertip length shorts and skirts, shoulders covered, etc. Students in sports/music programs must maintain grades to participate in activity You are responsible for making up any missed work due to absences Locker visits only at proper times Lunch detentions will be given for inappropriate behavior

7 th Grade Expectations Highly Qualified Subject Area Teachers Higher expectations means: 1.Ready to Learn 2.More homework in multiple subjects 3.More independence 4.More responsibility 5.More tests and projects

8 th Periods Quiet study hall Complete homework Free read Make up missed work Seek assistance from teachers B and F days are club days

Are You Ready To Learn? Assignment book, subject book, free reading book Binder Pen/pencil Paper Hall pass All homework assignments written down

Let’s have a great year!

Advice From The Alumni Participate in class and activities Have your parents use parent portal Follow dress code Pay attention Study for everything Smile Ask questions Best effort

More Advice… Don’t procrastinate Don’t pick unreliable partners Don’t skip homework Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Quiz Questions 1. Which teacher is getting married in November? 2. Which teacher has a daughter named Delaney? 3. What is Ms. McNutt’s daughter’s name? 4. Which teacher has two dogs named Coco and PeeWee? 5. Which teacher heavily favors candy and sodas? 6. Which teacher has never given a detention?

8. What were Mrs. Stewart's major in college? 9. How many years has Mrs. Newell been teaching? 10. Which teacher worked in business and teaching an equal number of years? 11. Where do Science Fair winners compete? 12. Which teacher worked in a veterinary hospital? 13. What sport does Mrs. Stewart coach? 14. Which teacher is most recently married?

15. Mrs. Newell’s four sons are all big fans of what sports team? 16. Which teacher has one daughter, one son, and one grandson? 17. Which teacher’s kids play soccer? 18. What sport did Mr. Petrone play in college? 19. Which two teachers coach in the district? 20. *EXTRA CREDIT* Who is the friendliest teacher on the White team?

Directions for Personal Essay 3 to 5 paragraphs to include: –Interests/hobbies/favorites –Summer vacation/activities –School likes and dislikes –Goals for 7 th grade –List 3 interesting facts