I  graduated from Montoursville High School in 1994.  I received my BA in Psychology and Education from Lycoming College in 1998.  I went on to earn my Masters Degree in Teaching and Learning from Lock Haven University.

I have been teaching at McCall Middle School for 17 years.

Supplies for 2025-2026 school year for 7th grade Algebraic Concepts:  My math curriculum is taught using both Chromebooks and paper materials.  Students need to have their Chromebooks charged every day and also bring the listed items below.

–1.5-2 in 3 ring binder (It is very important that each student has a binder solely for their math materials.  Some students try to put multiple subject materials in one binder which leads to lost papers.)

-single subject notebook or notebook paper for their binder

–pencils-no pens allowed for we make a lot of mistakes in math

–a TI 30XS calculator or a TI 30Xiis (I do have a classroom set, but it is much more helpful for each student to have their own.  This way they also have it handy for when they are not in my room.)

Optional:  index cards(for math vocabulary terms), highlighter, Expo markers, white board erasers

Welcome!

General Music Grades 5-6:
Please utilize Google Classroom to access class assignments and updates.

Chorus (all grades):
Parents: In addition to Classroom materials, students and parents will receive updates via the Remind app. This service will allows for you and your student to quickly receive reminders, fundraising info, field trips, etc. while maintaining privacy of phone numbers. Please be sure your contact information on the Parent Portal is up to date, as this is the information used to sign families up for Remind alerts.

If you are NOT signed up, or you have other adults/family members that need access to this communication, please reach out to me for the access code specific to your students’ class.

*Students are also HIGHLY advised to join their choir’s Remind group and check it for announcements.*

See the below “highlight reel” of important info for this year’s chorus performances:

Fall-o-ween Concert
Wednesday, October 29th in McCall Commons; concert begins at 6pm
-All chorus students 5-8 will participate.
-Grades 7/8 report by 5:30pm. Grades 5/6 report by 5:45pm.
-Optional pop of fall color or fall-themed accessory; costumes OK permitted they are not gory or cover faces

Winter Concerts
Wednesday, December 10th in McCall Commons
-5/6 grades: concert begins at 6pm; report by 5:45pm
-7/8 grades: concert begins at 7:30pm; report by 7:15pm
-Optional pop of color/accessory: holiday colors/themed items

Spring Cabaret
7/8 grade choirs only
Wednesday, March 4th @ 7pm in McCall Commons
-Attire and report time TBD

Spring Concerts
Wednesday, May 13th in McCall Commons
-5/6 grades: concert begins at 6pm; report by 5:45pm
-7/8 grades: concert begins at 7:30pm; report by 7:15pm
-Optional pop of color/accessory: blue and gold

*Concert attendance is required and comprises a significant portion of the students’ grade. Any student missing the performance must arrange a time to perform their concert music for Ms. Burleigh to makeup the missed concert assessment. Absences due to illness or emergency must be submitted in writing ASAP. Unexcused absences result in an automatic 10% deduction of the performance grade.

*Attire for all performances is all black FORMAL attire and dress shoes (please no jeans, leggings, t-shirts, sneakers). You can wear a dress shirt, pants, skirts, dresses, or any combination of these in which you are comfortable. All attire must follow the school dress code. For each concert, students are welcome to add a pop of color or accessory appropriate for the concert theme, (i.e. tie, scarf, shoes, headband, etc.)
**If you have difficulties acquiring concert attire, please reach out ASAP so we can make accommodations.

Don’t be afraid to reach out if you have any questions!

Musically yours,

Ms. Burleigh

To access class materials such as notes, worksheets & assignments, please have your student access their Google Classroom through their school Gmail account.

Welcome Back!
25-26 Information:
Necessary Classroom Materials: A folder or binder, pencils, charged Chromebook

🚨For Parents/Guardians🚨

I will be sending home a paper copy of my syllabus and a contact sheet for you to sign and have your child return. Please return with an email address as this is the best and most efficient way for me to contact you should the need arise. Please contact me if you have questions.

You may view the syllabus here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ampv9KM74bm4FiZBNtS2ix7U_cG8rQsXnvc1mJ6ma08/edit?usp=sharing

A copy of the contact sheet is here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13tnluioPQppfRHZkEbPFsWbhQ1Zr5GpHMnrMh__Q_cQ/edit?usp=sharing

Supply List:  Notebook (we can make any style work, students may opt for a binder that they can fill with paper).  Pencils for recording notes.  Folder or may use the pocket of a binder (somewhere to keep handouts/materials)

Hello Everyone!!!

Supply List:

Wooden Pencil and a positive attitude 🙂