My name is Kathy Shipper and I teach 6th and 8th grade language arts. I have been teaching at Doerre since the school opened, and I have a real love for middle school students. I attended the University of Texas in Austin for my undergraduate degree and received my Master's degree from Sam Houston State University.
I hope this web site helps keep you organized and informed throughout the year. My phone number is 832-249-5727, and I can be reached from 1:15-2:00 each day. Please call before that time if you would like to speak to me that day, or email me at kshipper@kleinisd.net.

August 27, 2007

TO: SIXTH GRADE PARENTS
FROM: SIXTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHERS
SUBJECT: BASIC INFORMATION AND DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES

On behalf of the Language Arts Department, we wish to welcome you back to Doerre Intermediate School. In order for your child to have a successful year, we are providing you with some basic guidelines and information.
The following supplies are required for LA classes:

1. 3-ring binder 6. grading pen (red)
2. package of subject dividers 7. #2 pencils
3. one spiral notebook 8. package of assorted map pencils
4. kleenex 9. wide-ruled looseleaf paper
5. two blue or black ink pens

· Each student has received a binder reminder which will be part of his/her daily supplies.

· Each student is required to bring a book of appropriate literature to class daily to use during sustained silent reading.

· Additional supplies such as construction paper, folders with pockets and brads, access to magazines and
newspapers, etc. will be required throughout the year for use in completion of various activities.

Students should have their supplies in class by Friday, August 31st. Should any problems arise concerning the purchase
of supplies, please contact your child’s teacher. Students are required to have all supplies in class everyday.

Six weeks’ averages will be weighted 60% major and 40% daily.

Please familiarize yourself with the Student Handbook published by KISD. Return to your child’s homeroom teacher by August 31st, the signed sheet from the front of the student handbook. Students are responsible for upholding the rules set forth in the handbook. In addition to the daily procedures, there are important days to be noted:

(1) MAJOR TEST DAYS ARE Tuesdays and Thursdays. (2) QUIZZES ARE GIVEN EVERY WEEK, AND OTHER GRADED ACTIVITIES
(such as spelling and/or current concepts) ARE GIVEN EVERY FRIDAY.

Soon your child will apprise you of the LA grading guidelines, and we will strive throughout the year to keep you informed of your child’s academic progress. Should you ever have any questions concerning your child or the LA program, please contact your child’s teacher. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to a successful year.

All supplies, the signed bottom portion of this form, and the signed computer letter are due Friday, August 31st..
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After reading the preceding information and guidelines, please sign and return this portion of the form to your
child’s Language Arts teacher. If possible, both parents should sign this form.

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Student’s Name Home Phone

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Parent or Guardian Signature Daytime Phone

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Parent or Guardian Signature Daytime Phone


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Parent e-mail address (Please print clearly)

August 27, 2007

TO: EIGHTH GRADE PARENTS
FROM: EIGHTH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHERS
SUBJECT: BASIC INFORMATION AND DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES

On behalf of the Language Arts Department, we wish to welcome you back to Doerre Intermediate School. In order for your child to have a successful year, we are providing you with some basic guidelines and information.

The following supplies are required for LA classes:
1. 3-ring binder 5. #2 pencils
2. Wide-ruled looseleaf paper 6. Package of dividers
3. Two blue or black pens & one red pen 7. Three folders with brads & pockets needed 4. One package of assorted felt tip pens during the year
or colored pencils 8. Box of tissues

Additional supplies for specific activities will be required during the year.

We would like students to have their supplies in class by Friday, August 31st. Should any problems arise concerning the purchase of supplies, please contact your child’s teacher. Students are required to have supplies in class everyday. Students are also required to bring a book of appropriate literature to class daily.

Six weeks’ averages will be weighted as follows:
Major-60% Daily 40%

MAJOR TEST DAYS ARE TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS.
Please familiarize yourself with the Student Handbook published by KISD. Students are responsible for upholding the rules set forth in the handbook.

Throughout the year, we will strive to keep you informed of your child’s academic progress. Should questions concerning any aspect of the LA program or procedures arise, please contact us as soon as possible. We thank you for your cooperation and look forward to meeting you this year.
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Please read above, sign, and return this portion to your child’s LA teacher. If possible, please
have both parents sign.

____________________________________ ____________________________
Student’s Name Home Phone
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Parent/Guardian Signature Daytime Phone
____________________________________ ____________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Daytime Phone
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Parent e-mail address (Please write clearly)