7th & 8th grade students are asked to bring the following:

Math: Mr. Scozzafava would like students to bring a large, 5-subject notebook to be used exclusively for math, a supply of pencils, and a small hand pencil sharpener. A protractor and ruler should be available for home use. All other necessary materials will be supplied in class.

Social Studies: Miss D’Ambrosio would like students to bring a set of markers, a two-pocket folder, and a 2½ inch 3-ring binder with some paper. Eighth graders should return with all history papers from last year in their binder.

Science: Mr. Eldridge would like students to bring a 2-inch, 3-ring binder with loose leaf paper solely for science, and a 9¾ inch by 7½ inch composition journal.

English: Mr. White would like students to have a 2-3 subject spiral notebook and a marble composition notebook to be used exclusively for English. Students also need pens, pencils and a two-pocket folder.

Foreign Language: Ms. Miller would like her students to have a composition notebook, a two-pocket folder, and one pack of 3 x 5 index cards.

Physical Education: Mr. McLoughlin would like all students to have a folder for P.E. class.

Please read the dress guidelines for 7^th & 8^th graders below.

Have a safe and happy summer and we will see you on Wednesday, August 31, 2005.

Sincerely,

The Seventh and Eighth Grade Teachers

DRESS GUIDELINES

Students are expected to:

• Dress appropriately at all times
• Wear clean and neat clothing
• Be well groomed
• Not wear sagging pants or shorts
• Not wear bare midriffs, spaghetti strap tanks, tube tops or similar apparel, open back halter tops, or excessively short skirts or shorts
• Not wear clothing that advertises drugs, cigarettes, and/or alcohol.
• Comply with state laws on harassment, and not wear clothing that has comments or pictures that are offensive, inappropriate or demeaning to a particular person or group (including but not restricted to explicit sexual innuendos and/or racial, gender, or ethnic slurs)
• Not wear apparel that disrupts the normal functioning of the school

Clothing deemed inappropriate by school officials must be changed, otherwise the student may be sent home.