Welcome

September, 2012

Dear Seventh Grade Families,I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Mike Ellicott and I am honored to be your child’s seventh grade health teacher. This is my ninth year of teaching but first year at Merton Williams Middle School. I am very excited to be here, I have heard many positive comments about the Hilton school district and its families. I previously taught seventh grade science and health in Virginia, Pennsylvania and at the Brockport central school district. I am originally from Manchester, England and I have lived in the US for nine years. I live in Rochester with my wife Emilie, daughter Lyla (3) and our two Cocker Spaniels Oakley and Milo.I am looking forward to working with you and your child in reaching his or her full potential. We will have many wonderful experiences and opportunities to learn and grow in the days ahead.I believe that communication is the key to a great parent-teacher relationship. I encourage you to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at any time. You can send me a note, email me at mellicott@hilton.k12.ny.us or call me at 585 392 1000 Ext. 3182. For individual concerns, I will contact you by phone, send a note home, or email you (if an email address is provided). I am very aware that Health class can be a little daunting for some of our students so I do my best to make the class informative, fun and as challenging as possible. Our curriculum covers, Introduction to Health, Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs, Mental Health, Diseases and Disorders, and Safety and First Aid. For information regarding what we are covering in class, you can visit my personal website www.ellicott.wikispaces.com this resource also has all homework assignments, projects and upcoming test dates posted in advance. On the reverse side of this letter is a copy of my classroom rules, I include these so you are aware of my expectations of your child when they enter my room. I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child!Sincerely,

Mike Ellicott


 * Classroom Rules ||


 * 1) WORK AT THE APPROPRIATE VOLUME – Do not disturb others if you are working quietly, no shouting during discussions.
 * 2) BE QUIET AND ACTIVELY LISTEN – when someone is talking.
 * 3) RAISE YOUR HAND – and wait patiently if you have something to share.
 * 4) RESPECT - everyone in this classroom, teachers, visitors, fellow students.
 * 5) BE PREPARED FOR CLASS – Bring your notebook/folder, pencil, agenda/planner and homework if required.