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CLUSTER 7-1: The Lucky Clubs 

Website Updated September 28, 2009

MISSION STATEMENT

We, the teachers of Cluster 7-1, have very high expectations for ourselves, your child, and all parents/guardians involved. Consequently, we will hold each other accountable for your child's achievement within our learning community.  We are committed to providing high quality instruction, transparent communication, interventions, and enrichments to ensure that your child is mastering objectives and evolving into a college-bound scholar.

WELCOME

Words can not express how happy we are that your child is in one of the best clusters Pershing Middle School has to offer, Cluster 7-1! Cluster 7-1, Home of the Lucky Clubs, meets several times per week for our Operation Success, Motivating Minds, and Professional Development meetings to ensure that your child is getting the best education possible.

The 7th grade level has seven core values known as the Lucky 7. These core values all revolve around RESPECT. Our core values are as follows:

R

ead and write daily.

E

levate your mind.

S

tudy, study, study.

P

articipate in the learning process.

E

ncourage your classmates to achieve our goals.

C

all on someone when you need help.

T

urn in all assigned work on time

These core values are extremely important to our cluster, and we will hold your child accountable for meeting or exceeding these expectations. With your help, this will be easy for your child to do. So come on, let's make this a great year!

Be sure to check your child's teacher's individual website periodically for updates on assignments, tests, projects, announcements, and much more.

Cluster 7-1 News

September Students of the Month

We are delighted to announce to the Pershing community that Cluster 7-1's Students of the Month are Samuel Gamez and Kirby Scott! Both of these students are very dedicated, self-disciplined, and high-achieving individuals who does whatever it takes to experience success. Congratulations! Samuel and Kirby will be recognized at our Academic Academy Awards ceremony at the end of the first grading period.

School Closings

On Monday, September 28, 2009, there will be NO SCHOOL in session, and on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, we will have an early dismissal day. Please plan accordingly.

End of Grading Period Approaching

The last day of the grading period is October 2, 2009! Please encourage your child to complete all missing work and come to tutorials to remaster any objectives in which they scored less than an 80%.

September Birthdays

Happy Birthday to all of the students celebrating birthdays during the month of September! These students are:

Mariah Rodriguez

Dantrielle Coleman-Sudds

Joshua Fu

Dina Habtom

Courtney Brown

Merrick Needham

Deonte Boutte

Samaria Laney

Madyson Epstein

Madison Bruner

Annapoorani Narayanan

Brigham Cash

CLUSTER CONTACT INFORMATION

TeacherContent AreaExtensionEmail
Linda CookLiteracy362lcook2@houstonisd.org
Virgie FaulkTexas History359vfaulk@houstonisd.org
Valerie HarperScience363vharper1@houstonisd.org
Brandon KimbleMathematics354bkimble1@houstonisd.org
Vanessa VasquezMathematics427vvasque1@houstonisd.org

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to contact one of your friendly Cluster 7-1 teachers above. If you would like to schedule a parent-cluster conference, feel free to contact Mr. Brandon Kimble, Cluster Leader, at the aforementioned extension or email to set up an appointment. Remember, we are all in this together.

Cluster 7-1 Syllabus

Cluster 7-1 Calendar

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