McCall Staff Directory

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 2022-2023 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: The district will be using Remind to communicate rather than Clever. This service will allows for you and your student to quickly receive reminders, fundraising info, field trips, etc., please be sure you have signed up to receive alerts via the Remind app. While some information is accessible on the Google Classroom page, Remind is a much faster, more succinct method of communicating reminders throughout the year. Each class has a specific code, and you and your child should have already been signed up through the district’s IT department.

If you are NOT signed up, or you have other adults/family members that need access to this communication, you can download the Remind app and enter the class code, or text the number 81010 with the appropriate code for your student’s class. The code MUST include the @ symbol:

5th Grade Chorus: @mcchorus5    or click: http://remind.com/join/mcchorus5
6th Grade Chorus: @mcchorus6    or click: http://remind.com/join/mcchorus6
Golden Girls: @mccallgg78           or click: http://remind.com/join/mccallgg78
C.E. Singers: @cesings78             or click: http://remind.com/join/cesings78

*Students are also advised to join their choir’s Remind group.*

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

Winter Concerts
Wednesday, December 11th 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 Musical: Newsies Jr.
7/8 grades only – auditions held in fall, date TBD
Friday, February 14th @ 7pm
Saturday, February 15th @ 2pm
McCall Commons
-Doors open 30 min. before performance

Spring Concerts
Wednesday, May 14th 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 accommodate you.

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

Musically yours,

Ms. Burleigh