DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
DR. DANIEL HALE WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL 180
“ A SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY”
700 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, New York 10475 TEL: (718) 904-5650
FAX: (718) 904-5655
Marlon Williams, Principal
Margaret Greele Tobi Goldberg
Jessica Astor
Corey Dicker
Assistant Principals
Dear Parents and/or Guardians,
Welcome! My name is Mayline Garrido (Ms. Garrido) and I will be your child’s science teacher. I am looking forward to a
great and positive school year filled with academic success and maturity. Looking into the upcoming days, I am expecting that you,
your child and I can have an open window of communication in order to ensure a successful year for all of us. First things first, it is
important that your child understand the importance of attending school every day and on time. It is also important to understand that
in order to have a successful school year, each child must come to class prepared with materials and with an attitude to learn. At MS.
180 we believe that every child has the opportunity to reach excellence.
Homework:
Students will be receiving homework. Each homework assignment will have its own due date. It is important that when homework
assignments are given, it is completed. Homework makes up 15% of your child’s grade.
Materials:
Attached you will find a list of materials. I am requesting that you and your child sign it as an indication of your awareness. Coming
unprepared to class will affect your child’s participation grade which is worth 15% of your child’s overall grade.
Communication:
Attached you will also find a page with my contact information. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me.
Your help and support is essential in making this a successful year!
Thank you in advance for your continued support and cooperation!
Sincerely,
Ms. Garrido
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class
Education is not the learning of facts,
But the training of the mind to think
Albert Einstein
My Teaching Philosophy:
My philosophy as a teacher is allowing students to find themselves in the classroom. If a student is able
to find their own learning style, they would prefer to learn the material given. Although the
information given will revolve around science, there are also certain strategies and skills that students
will be able to develop through the learning experience. I believe that allowing students to find
themselves in the classroom will allow the student to MATURE, find INTEREST and SUCCEED.
Challenging students beyond their comfort zone, will help students and parents realize the potential
that the student holds in order to succeed. Having students learn in this kind of environment also
allows the students to grow and respect the importance of science and of learning in general.
My Contact Information:
Full name: Mrs. Mayline Garrido-Guadalupe
Phone number: 718-904-5650
Email: [email protected]
Room: 244
CHECK OUT MY WEEBLY: http://mgarrido4.weebly.com/
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class
Materials
In class supplies:
 1 spiral notebook
 One binder divided into 5 sections (class notes, Homework, labs, current events,
exit slips)
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Loose leaf paper
1 two pocket folder (this will be for handouts)
Pens
Pencils
Tissues
At home Supplies:
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Looseleaf paper
Glue
Scissors
Xerox paper
Markers, color pencils, crayons
I ________________________________ am responsible for coming to class early, prepared and focused. I promise that I
will do everything I can to bring all of my in class materials to Ms. Garrido’s Science class. Failure to do so will affect my
participation grade. If I am not able to bring these materials to class I will be sure to communicate with Ms. Garrido as
soon as possible.
Student Signature ______________________________
Parent Signature________________________________
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class
Parent/Student Homework Contract
This homework contract is an agreement between:
Student:___________________________ and Parent(s):____________________________________ for
the week of/month of/term of:____2016-2017____
STUDENT SECTION:
I promise to complete my homework every day and return it to my teacher on time.
" I will write down homework assignments in my notebook, or on my homework planner form, every day.
" I will call a friend if I am missing any of my assignments.
" I will bring all of my homework assignments, and materials needed to do the work, home from school.
" I will try to solve all homework problems on my own. I will ask my parents or other adults for help only when I have tried
everything to figure out the answer.
" If I do not have any homework, I will spend the time studying or reviewing material.
" I will remember to pack my completed homework in my backpack every night.
PARENT SECTION:
I (we) promise to work with our child to make sure his/her homework assignments are completed and
returned to the teacher on time.
" I will make sure that my child has a well-lit, quiet area in the home to do his/her homework.
" I will make sure that my child has a block of time available each day for doing homework.
" I will contact my child’s teacher if I have questions or concerns about my child’s homework.
" I will make sure my child has all of the supplies needed to do homework.
" I will not do my child’s homework for him/her, but I will offer guidance and encouragement. I will help by quizzing my child and
showing him/her where to find answers when s/he is stuck. I will encourage my child to check over his/her own work. " I will be
consistent and reward my child for completing his/her homework. I will follow through with consequences if my child breaks his/her
promises in this homework contract.
Student’s signature:______________________________
Date:_____________________________
Parent #1’s signature:________________________ Parent #2’s signature:_________________________
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class
Ms. Garrido’s Science Class