2. Welcome Parents & Students to 7 th Grade Math with Mr. Mars is an A+ School that you are now a part of. We are glad you’re here and we know you’re going to have a terrific year! is an A+ School that you are now a part of. We are glad you’re here and we know you’re going to have a terrific year!

3. Please Take Time to Watch The following slide show will take 198 Seconds or 3 minutes and 18 seconds. There is a lot of helpful information, if you have any questions, please just ask. Have a great day.

4. Who is Mr. Mars? I’ve been happily married for 17 years to Mrs. Mars, the other 7 th grade math teacher in room 28. I have been teaching for 17 years. I graduated from Indiana State University in 1992, with a Bachelor of Science degree. (I’m old, I know. )

5. Who is Mr. Mars? We have 2 children, Kayla is in 9 th grade at Ida Baker High and Benjamin is in 6 th grade here at TMS.

6. Who is Mr. Mars? –I love to watch NASCAR & football. I enjoy going to the beach, and most of all taking cruises with my family and friends. I’ve been on 18 cruises and hope to do another one soon. I’m looking forward to learning more about you and your family. Please share something about yourself with me.

7. Communication is Key I believe it takes all of us (students, parents & teachers) to make education work. I make every form of communication available to both parents and students (see future slides).

8. How to get class, school and homework information. Planner Each student was given a planner at the beginning of the year, they are to write their assignments for every class in their planner every day.

9. How to get class, school and homework information. new.schoolnotes.Com Visit my web page at: http://new.schoolnotes.com/Kevinlm/ You will find all the upcoming events as well as the homework for the week.

10. How to get class, school and homework information. E-Mail Please e-mail me whenever you have a question, or would like an update. My email address is: KevinLM@Leeschools.netKevinLM@Leeschools.net This is the most effective way to get in touch with me.

11. How to get class, school and homework information. E-Mail If you would like to receive my weekly e- mails, please fill out the e-mail address form by the door and give it to me before you leave. Please include your name and your child’s name as well as complete email address. Thanks

12. How to get class, school and homework information. ParentLink ParentLink is a phone/internet system where you can: Get school information Get grades Get assignments Contact teachers There will be more information coming from the school in the future. Next -- 

13. How to get class, school and homework information. ParentLink The ParentLink number is 337-3347 My teacher box number is 59492. When you call, put in my box number and follow the instructions to access information or leave a message.

14. How to get class, school and homework information. To access ParentLink on-line go to: http://parentlink.leeschools.net http://parentlink.leeschools.net Parent login ID: You do this by putting Oldest Student ID # followed by YOUR (parent’s) initials Your password is your oldest child’s (In Lee County Schools) 6 digit birth day. Example: July 6, 1994 would be 070694.

15. Homework Students will have homework almost every single night until the FCAT test is over. No late work is accepted.

16. Tests / Quizzes Quizzes will be given periodically and may be unannounced. Tests will be given at the end of each chapter.

17. Grades! Homework is approximately 40% of a students overall grade. Tests/Quizzes are approximately 60% of a students overall grade.

18. BEFORE YOU LEAVE, please be sure you do the following: BEFORE YOU LEAVE, please be sure you do the following: Sign in and leave an email address. Get a Communication business card. Get a supply list. Thanks.

19. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR COMING TODAY! See you on MONDAY! It’s going to be a great year !