I am looking forward to another year with your children in middle school math. This year your child will think critically, analyze information, make connections, be precise, envision solutions, explain and justify discoveries  and become more confident mathematical thinkers. 

In this class it won’t always be easy but we will strive to make easy happen through hard work, productive struggle, and asking lots of questions. 

Your child will have access to all the lesson materials on Google Classroom which will help keep them organized. I ask that you please make sure you check their GCR to stay informed about what we are doing in class. Each lesson we explore will have a multitude of different resources to help your child do their very best. 

Each student should have a math folder and a notebook. Please also have them come to class with several sharpened pencils, no erasable pen please. 

Homework will often be for the students to complete assignments we have been working on in class. If you see your child struggling please remind them to check out the resources on GCR. If they are still struggling they should reach out to me. I am usually available during their recess time/my lunch time for questions. 

A Texas Instruments calculator will be issued to your child with a specific number assigned to each calculator. Students are responsible for keeping them safe and in good working order. A fine will be issued at the end of the year for any calculators that are not returned or are broken. 

As a parent myself, I will never expect from your child what I do not expect from my own. 😊

You can contact me at: emcguire@garwoodschools.org if you have any questions or concerns. 

I look forward to meeting all of you at Back to School Night where you will get more detailed information about your child’s math class.