Homework due Friday, Sept. 2nd, 2011

Grades 6-8:

By Friday, all Middle Schoolers MUST hand in a completed job application along with type-written resumes, and cover letters for their desired career. Group interviews will be held Friday afternoon for all positions, so plan to be prepared to answer questions based on your resume.

For any student that does not have access to a printer, please feel free to email your assignments to one of the middle school teachers and we will print them for you.

Spelling & Language Tests Friday, Sept. 2, 2011

7th & 8th Grade:

Be prepared to take your spelling tests (Groups: Red, Green or Yellow) and hand in your spelling packets when you come into Language Arts class.

Writing A Resume

Writing a Resume

Homework due Monday, August 29th

For all of the Middle School:

Please download and print the job application below, fill it out completely and be prepared to turn it in during Language Arts class on Monday.

For 7th & 8th only:

Correct your misspelled words from your spelling assessment.

For 8th only:

Read through chapter 5 in October Sky and be prepared to discuss on Monday.

Blank Job Application

Employment Application

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year!

Dear Parents and Families:

I want to extend to you and your child my warmest welcome into our classroom. My name is Mrs. Nelson and I will be your child’s Teacher this year. This will be my third year at Rolling Hills but my first as the Language Arts teacher and I am so excited about continuing to be part of such an outstanding academic institution. I have almost twenty years of experience teaching and coaching youth of all ages and I look forward to sharing my passion for learning with your child. I graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Kinesiology and a minor in Spanish, and then continued my education earning a Master’s degree in Education from Northern Arizona University.

In my free time, I enjoy photography, exercising, and spending time with my husband Jamal and our almost 3-year-old twins, Lucia & Sawyer.  I love traveling, and have been blessed to travel throughout Europe, Scandinavia, Mexico and even Africa!  I hope to cross many more countries off my bucket list one day.

My philosophy for learning is that each child is unique, and each child learns in a different way. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her individuality and provide an environment in which it will flourish.  I believe in hands-on experiences, learning creatively and learning through play. I am really looking forward to a fun–filled and educational year!

I am looking forward to interacting with you and your child this upcoming school year. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Best regards,

Tracy M. Nelson