Welcome to Mrs. P’s 8th Grade Science Class Rm. C21

Introduction to Mrs. P I was born and raised in Detroit Michigan. There, I’ve earned an AA in Psychology. Shortly after, I decided I needed a change. So I moved across the country and began/continued my education at ASU. I graduated with a BS in Secondary Education with a concentration in Earth and Space Exploration. I absolutely love adventure! I love animals (except spiders) like to play games, be outdoors, go camping, travel… But what takes my heart and breath away are my 2 beautiful daughters. My oldest is 3 and just started taking gymnastics (cutest thing ever!) and my youngest is 1. She loves to “run” and she just said her first word, “kitty.” Click on link above to see webpage

Communication: We are a TEAM! What is the best way to get in touch with me? E-mail is the quickest and most efficient way to contact me. I can be reached at: Papastefanou.Leslie@CUSD80.com Visit my website for helpful links and info https://www.cusd80.com/Page/70537 Join REMIND with your students and get helpful messages: LOOK AT WHITEBOARD FOR INFO

Curriculum Overview – 8th Semester 1 Semester 2 Science and Engineering Practices History and Nature of Science & Engineering Personal and Social Perspectives in Science Energy PHYSICAL SCIENCE Physics Chemistry LIFE SCIENCE Heredity/Genetics Health Click on link above to see webpage

Curriculum 8th Science is aligned not only with the National Science Education Standards, Arizona State Science Standards, and CUSD Science Standards. In Science, we strive for inquiry-based learning, using modeling, hands-on techniques.

Example of a Classroom Activity: Ernie's Exit

Tutoring Schedule Science Tutoring Schedule (In addition to Conference Period on Block Days) Click on link above to see webpage

Science – the COLT WAY! COURAGE: working in teams and sharing ideas – WRONG IDEAS are LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!!! CHARACTER: being kind, honest and contributing COMMITMENT: building relationships and having a GROWTH MINDSET (“I just don’t know that ….. yet!)

School Remind Messages

Science Expectations Attendance: You can’t be successful if you’re not here! This is one of the most important aspects of your child’s education. Absences: Utilize Conference Periods and Tutoring!!!!!!! You have as many days absent to make up work. Daily Routine: Complete warm-up upon entering the room. Classwork and Homework: Iterates and practices newly learned concepts Composition book/Binder- Used for their warm-ups, lab work, and classroom notes. EVERYTHING should be stapled/attached (no lost papers! )

Donations TAX CREDIT: $400 maximum donation if filing JOINTLY. $200 maximum donation if filing SINGLE. You receive your donation amount as a TAX CREDIT on your Arizona State taxes. This is NOT a deduction!!! Can designate to Classrooms (SCIENCE) and/or Clubs (SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR), Etc. and by student Thank you for considering a donation! Click on link above to see webpage

Classroom Donations – ALWAYS APPRECIATED!!!! Kleenex Dry Erase Markers Copy Paper Home Depot Cards (experiments, white boards, engineering/building supplies) Office Supplies / Gift Cards (Dry Erase Markers, Pencils, Crayons, Colored Pencils)

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