1. Welcome!Welcome! Ms. Kuropatkin 8 th grade Social Studies 7 th -8 th Study Skills (480) 472-2268 jkuropat@mpsaz.org

2. Ms Kuropatkin Ms. “K” 27 TOTAL years teaching 19 Years teaching at Rhodes Passion: World Geography & World Travels RJH Social Studies Club Sponsor RJH World Studies Leadership Team RJH Multicultural Fashion Show Director Teacher Consultant / AZ Geographic Alliance

3. Introducing... Amber Kunszt ASU Student Teacher AKA Miss K-2 Been in the classroom since Day 1 Will be here through mid-Dec Teaching duties yet supervised by Ms. K

4. 8 th grade Social Studies 1 st Semester Aug-Dec 2011 Economics Revolutionary War Government Great Depression

5. 8 th grade Social Studies 2nd Semester Jan-May 2012 World War II Cold War Civil Rights Vietnam Contemporary World

6. "Are you sure you don't have any homework?" Homework Basics for Parents As a general rule, I assign homework 2-3 times per week. The majority of time "homework" is an assignment that your child started working on in class and needs to complete at home for the following day. Unless otherwise stated, I expect homework to be done in pencil OR pen. (black or blue ink ONLY)

7. "Are you sure you don't have any homework?" Homework Basics for Parents Please check the "Homework for Students" link for current homework assignments and due dates, especially handy if your child is absent. I expect students to give their best effort on assignments and accept only complete homework. Please check my webpage for more info at: http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/staff/jxkuropatkin/ 8th_gradesocial_studies/homework/ http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/staff/jxkuropatkin/ 8th_gradesocial_studies/homework/

8. Social Studies Textbook American History Checked out to your child last week. Please keep at home! Replacement cost = $80 To be returned in May.

9. Folder or Section of notebook/binder Pencil or Pen (Black or Blue ink) Highlighter Marker Color Pencils Spiral Bound Notebook OR Comp Book Class Supplies

10. Close Up 2012 DC, Jamestown & Williamsburg Week of April 29 th Parent Info Meeting Sept 13, 2011 6:30 PM RJH Auditorium

11. Questions? 480-472-2268 jkuropat@mpsaz.org I will try my best to return your call or email within 24 hours. Email actually works BEST for me : )