Welcome Ms. Purta!

Hopefully, each student has already told their parents that we have a student teacher joining us in 8th grade Social Studies for the remainder of the year. Ms. Purta has already taken over all of the main duties of classroom teacher and is doing a great job! Below is a note from Ms. Purta:

Dear Eighth Grade Families,

I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Melissa Purta and I am honored to be your child’s eighth grade social studies teacher. I am a soon to be graduate from Carthage College. This is my second quarter student teaching and I am so excited to be here. I previously student taught freshman to seniors at Burlington High School.

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 mpurta@whsd1.org or call me at (847-476-1341). For individual concerns, I will contact you by phone, send a note home, or email you (if an email address is provided).

I am looking forward to a wonderful and exciting year with you and your child!

Sincerely,

Melissa Purta

Ms. Purta has taken over our study of Contemporary American Society with an exploration of the 1970's. Here are some photos of students being introduced to this decade by learning how to disco dance: