1. Do Now: WELCOME to Algebra 1! Ms. LaVeglio and Mrs. Thompson
When you arrive please do the following:
1) Go to the table in front of the room, sign-in next to your child’s name and take a handout.
2) Fill out the child information sheet found in the bucket on each table.
3) Take a look at the textbook!

2. When you arrive please do the following:
Do Now:
WELCOME to Algebra 1!
Ms. LaVeglio
When you arrive please do the following:
1) Go to the table in front of the room, sign-in next to your child’s name and take a handout.
2) Fill out the child information sheet found in the bucket on each table.
3) Take a look at the textbook!

3. Welcome to 8th Grade Mathematics!
Ms. LaVeglio and Mrs. Thompson Room 317
Purpose:
Provide an overview of this year.
Give you an idea of what your child experiences in our class.
Our Focus:
Learn about the 8th grade math curriculum
and our classroom protocol.
Let you know how we, together, can help your child learn and appreciate mathematics.

4. Welcome to 8th Grade Mathematics!
Ms. LaVeglio Room 317
Purpose:
Provide an overview of this year.
Give you an idea of what your child experiences in my class.
Our Focus:
Learn about the 8th grade math curriculum
and Ms. LaVeglio’s classroom protocol.
Let you know how we, together, can help your child learn and appreciate mathematics.

5. Objective for the year
Students will develop a conceptual understanding of the topics we explore:
Thinking with Mathematical Models- Linear Relationships
Looking for Pythagoras- Pythagorean Theorem
Growing, Growing, Growing- Exponential Functions
Frogs, Fleas, & Painted Cubes- Quadratic Functions
Butterflies, Pinwheels, & Wallpaper- Transformations
Say it with Symbols- Working with equations
Its in the System- Systems of Linear Equations/ Inequalities
Function Junction- Functions

6. CMP3 Textbook Textbook Guide: CMP3 Grade 8
Our textbook is divided up into 8 different books, or units. 
Each book (unit) is individually numbered, starting with a cover page.
Each book is broken down into investigations (ex: 1.1 ,2.3 ,3.2). These are similar to chapters

7. Mathematics Class In Addition… Reasoning Discussion Asking “why”
Traditionally…
Numbers
+, -, ÷, =
Computing
Solving
In Addition…
Reasoning
Discussion
Asking “why”
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking

8. Grading and Assessments
Homework and Notebooks
Homework – Assigned nightly and must be fully completed the day it is due. All or nothing credit – setting high expectations.
Notebooks are a necessity – Notes and HW need to stay organized. Notebooks should be brought home daily!
Assessments, Homework, Participation
Points system.

9. Grading Continued Total points earned Total points possible
Each assignment is worth a certain amount of points.
The marking period grades are calculated as follows:
Total points earned
Total points possible
FINAL EXAM (1/9th of overall grade)

10. Website, Grades, Contract
Teacher Website
Nightly HW assignments and future due dates
Grades – Online Access
PowerSchool
Other online resources:
Khanacademy.com
Youtube/teachertube
Contract Highlights:
Expectations…
Be Respectful!
Be Responsible!
Be Ready to Learn!

11. How can you help your child?
Sign up for Remind 101! Go to my teacher page and find the link under helpful websites
Be positive!
Encourage your child to be involved in class and to come prepared every day.
Encourage your child to come in for extra help during office hours.
Encourage your child to think and try when he or she says “I don’t get it.”

12. How will I help your child?
Extra help is offered during my office hours.
LaVeglio- Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 2:45-3:30 PM
Wednesday/Friday: 7:40-8:00 AM
Thompson (Per. 9)- Monday-Friday: 2:45-3:30 PM
Tuesday-Thursday: 7:35-8:00 AM
*Morning hours require a pass*
I am here to help!
The material students will learn this
year is a foundation for what they will
learn in high school and beyond.

13. Contacting Me
Thank you for coming! If you have any individual questions or concerns, please me at:
(Period 9)
If you would like to contact me by phone, my number is (908) Extension 2279

14. Thank you!
Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to be here tonight. Enjoy the rest of your evening!