Woo Hoo! Here we go!
My name is Kelley Desjarlais (it's pronounced day-zhar-lay), and I really love teaching at Lee Christian School. This is my 16th year here!
I'm so excited about this brand new year! I can't wait to meet you and to get our year started.
Here is some super important information to help you get ready for middle school English.
1. Supplies - here's everything you'll need.
Supply List - MS English - 2021-2022
A binder for English class which contains paper, folders, and anything else to help you stay organized.
Pencils - more than you ever think you’ll need
3x5 cards
Colored pencils or crayons; highlighter
Your grammar book
An extra book that you love
Locker shelves and other locker supplies (if you want them)
Books, First Semester
6th grade:
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by CS Lewis
The Jungle Books, by Rudyard Kipling https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jungle-books-rudyard-kipling/1100316014?ean=9781593081096
7th grade:
Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen
Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry
8th grade:
The Last Battle, by CS Lewis
Black Ships before Troy, by Rosemary Sutcliffe https://www.amazon.com/s?k=black+ships+before+troy+rosemary+sutcliff&crid=1HAX69BSSMOQ2&sprefix=black+ships+before+T%2Caps%2C235&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_20
2. Remind
Remind is an AMAZING way to communicate with your teacher via text.
It is super easy.
Step 1: Send a text to this number: 81010
Step 2. Text this message
6th graders: @6thla202
7th graders: @4abhdac
8th graders: @8thla202
3. Quizlet
All of our class vocab lists are posted on Quizlet. It's imperative that you join my class. Quizlet is an amazing, fun, free way to study from literally anywhere. It's on your computer and on an app on your phone. Click here to join my class:
https://quizlet.com/join/P7BRFEtkA
I can't wait to see you at Open House on Tuesday, and to get this epic year started on Wednesday. I leave you with a picture of our adopted kitties, Biscuit and Olivier. I'm sure you'll hear all about them this year! Blessings,
Mrs. Desjarlais
