MRS.

SAGE’S 8TH GRADE ENGLISH CLASS

Mrs. Sage’s
8th Grade
English
Class

"THE BOOKS THAT HELP YOU MOST ARE THOSE WHICH MAKE YOU Materials Needed for Class
THINK THE MOST. THE HARDEST WAY OF LEARNING IS THAT OF
EASY READING; BUT A GREAT BOOK THAT COMES FROM A GREAT Your student will need the
THINKER IS A SHIP OF THOUGHT, DEEP FREIGHTED WITH TRUTH following for the school year:
AND BEAUTY.”
— Pablo Neruda • A composition book for
notes and journaling.
Hello Parent or Guardian,

My name is Mrs. Sage, and I will be your child’s English teacher

this year. This is my third-year teaching, but I will be out the
first month of the year for pregnancy leave. Let me tell you a
little about myself and my teaching philosophy. • Five three-pronged
folders for each English
I grew up in Carson City, Nevada with my parents and my older unit.

sister. I have a BA and MA in English from Cal Poly, where I also

received my teacher credential. My husband and I were married
in Avila Beach at the end of June 2017, and we welcomed our
first child, Zora, July 13, 2019. My moon and stars, though, is my
cat, Clementine. Your child will learn about my cat, as well as
English and skills to help them in high school. If your child would like a
binder instead of folders, that
is fine as well!
The most important skill I want to teach your child is
Also, let me know if you have
competency in English. At the end of the year, my goal is for any problem getting these
your child to be able to write and communicate in English, as materials, and I will be happy
to help!
MRS. SAGE’S 8TH GRADE ENGLISH CLASS 2

well as get into the habit of reading. Your child should be

reading every night to help him or her grow their reading
skills and have a model for writing.

Beyond that though, I also hope to be a compassionate

figure for you and your child. Although the study of English
is important to me, the well-being of you and your child are
more important. I will help your student manage the crazy
world of junior high as best I can, and I am always here if This is my moon and my stars,
Clementine. She will be mentioned in
you or your child have concerns. class often, and she is incredibly cute.

Overall, I want to have a good, successful year for your child and help them attain the skills to
become a responsible, competent high school student and individual.

—Mrs. Sage

P.S. Please help our classroom by visiting donorschoose.org/Alicia.Sage. This is not at all
required, but it will be a big help if you share it around!

If there is anything I should know about you or child, please leave me a note below.

Otherwise, please sign on the line below to let me know you received this letter!

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________ Date: ________________