bullet Mrs. Tokle's Policies and Expecations
bulletEntering middle school can be a enormous challenge for students as well as parents.  This article from the National PTA may assist with the transition.  Moving up to Middle School
bulletA bit of useful advice from middle school students:  Middle Schoolers Know What's Up!
bulletTransitions can be tricky even for fifth graders.  More on this from The Boston Globe. Middle School Transitions
bulletUseful advice from an English teacher
bulletSeveral  books students might find useful for homework help are available.  Several are part of the Barron's Painless Series (for example, Painless Math Word Problems), and  sell for about $10.00. 
bulletHeard enough homework excuses to fill a book?  Wisdom from The Boston Globe: Excuses, Excuses
bulletHomework causing a bumpy ride?  More wisdom from The Boston Globe:  Removing Homework Hurdles
bulletNeed creative homework assistance?  Useful web sites from The Boston Globe:  Online Homework Help
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