Dear Scholars and Families,

Welcome to 6th grade! I am excited about the opportunity to get to know you, and am looking forward to a happy and productive school year. Curriculum areas we will focus on this year include Math, Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, Music, and Art.
Your student should plan to have homework every night. At the end of each day we will be writing the assignments due in their planners. You are welcome to refer to their planner if you are concerned about any missing assignments. All students must use an LPA planner which are available at the front desk for $2.50.
Attendance is very important to the success of each student. Any child who is absent will have work collected and put in a folder to be picked up that day for the student to complete at home. Please note that it may not be possible to make up all assignments missed from absences.

My grading policy is as follows:
Percent    Grade       Percent   Grade         Percent    Grade
97-100    A+            83-86     B               70-72       C-
93-96      A              80-82     B-              67-69       D+
90-92      A-            77-79     C+              63-66       D
87-89      B+            73-76     C                60-62       D-
                                                                  59 or below F
Please refer to the La Paloma Academy student handbook for all school rules. These rules will be followed in our classroom. Please make note of the dress code, and be aware that students can only wear a solid red, white, or blue shirt, sweater or sweatshirt inside my class.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact me at 721-4205. The best times to reach me are before school from 7:30-8:00 or after school from 3:30-4:00 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call during the above hours.
Once again, welcome to 6th grade. Let’s work together to make this year successful.
Sincerely,

Mr. Festerling