1. Meet the Teacher Night Schedule All incoming 6th graders and new-to-Aprende 7th & 8th graders will start the night at 4:30 PM for a welcome presentation. 6th grade will start in their 1st period class and 7th & 8th grade will start in the grade level computer labs. (7th grade is in lab 216 & 8th grade is in lab 316) 4:30-5:00 PM. All students/parents: 1st period classroom 5:00 - 5:20 2nd period 5:23 - 5:43 3rd period 5:46 – 6:06 4th period Skip 5th period 6:09 - 6:29 6th period 6:32 - 6:52 7th period 6:55 - 7:15

2. Welcome to 7th Grade Science! Ms. Holmesley’s Class
Life – “Most people are about as happy as they make up their mind to be.”
Abraham Lincoln
Teaching- “I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.” Socrates
Learning- “Attitudes are much more important than aptitudes.” Anonymous
Science- “Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different.” Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

3. Education Career BA Education ASU Masters in Science ASU
Botany and Microbiology
Masters in Curriculum and
Instruction (currently)
Career
Taught High School Science for 9 Years
All grades
Currently starting 17th year at
Aprende Middle School
7th and 8th grade

4. Children – Interests- Troy 23, Robin 20
Hiking, Gardening, Reading, Cooking, Independent Films, Theater, Animals

5. Curriculum Map Quarter 1 Metrics Safety Nature of Science
Geology-Rocks, Minerals & Soil
Rocks and Minerals Project*
Quarter 2
Geology-Land Forms, Plate Tectonics, & History of the Earth & Fossils
Rock Collection Project
Tectonic Plates Project*
Quarter 3
Biology-Microbiology, Ecology, & Classification
Science Fair/STEM Project
Quarter 4
Astronomy-Earth, Moon, Sun, Solar System, & Universe
Astronomy Project*
* Projects are modified for different courses

6. Grand Canyon Field Trip 2018-2019
OPTIONAL

7. October 26-28 Dates Page, AZ Canyon Float Trip to Lee’s Ferry
Wupatki National Monument
Sunset Crater
Flagstaff
Lowell Observatory
Grand Canyon South Rim
Walnut Canyon

8. Dates
October 26-28
1st 150 students that sign-up will come on the trip
Spots book up quickly

9. Costs Cost is $380 for this 48 hour trip* Pay all at once Payment plan
Extra Cost: You need money for three total meals and an estimated $40 for souvenirs and snacks.
*Tax Credit Eligible

10. Student Packet Will be sent home in 2 weeks.
All forms from Packet must be signed and turned in with at least $110 by Friday, Sept. 7 to reserve a spot.
Once money is received, it is non-refundable and will go directly to tax credit, even if the student is unable to attend.

11. Schedule (1st Day) 10/26 (Friday)
10:00 PM Busses arrive at school (iPods okay!) 10:30 PM Depart school (sleep on the way) (sleep on the way)

12. Schedule (Day 2) 10/27 (Saturday)
TBD Breakfast at Denny’s or McDonalds- Page, AZ
7:00 AM Wilderness River Adventure
8:00 – 11:00AM Colorado River Float
11:30-12:00 PM Picnic lunch—please bring
1:30-2:15 PM Cameron Trading Post
3:00-4:00PM Wupatki National Monument
4:30 PM Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
6:00 PM Dinner-Flagstaff 8:00 PM Lowell Observatory
9:30 PM Project Exploration night security will monitor rooms

13. Schedule (Day 3) 10/28 (Sunday)
7:00-7:30 AM Out of Motel 7:30 AM Breakfast at motel 8:15 AM Depart for Grand Canyon 9:30-11:00 AM Arrive at Grand Canyon & Nature Walk 11:30-12:30 PM Yavapai Lodge Cafeteria Lunch 1:00-2:30 PM Desert View Watchtower 4:30-6:00 PM Walnut Canyon National Monument 6:15-7:00PM Peter Piper Pizza- Flagstaff 9:30PM Return to school

14. 7th Grade Supply List
Reminder: We are an AVID school, so all students will carry one organized binder this year. Be aware that teachers should not ask
for multiple or individual binders.
● Students will receive an AVID agenda that will be placed in the front of their
binder from the school. There is no need to purchase an additional agenda.
● One 3” binder (for use in all subject areas)
● 6 subject dividers with pockets (one for each subject)
● 3-subject notebook (ELA)
● colored pencils (for all subjects)
● #2 pencils – mechanical w/ lead or regular
● 4 highlighters – yellow, pink, green, and blue
● post-it notes
● blue or black pens and red pens
● loose leaf college-ruled lined paper
● 2 packages of 3”x 5” index cards
● dry-erase markers
● Small scissors, a ruler, and transparent tape (science)
● Colored markers
● Pencil sharpener to keep in backpack
● Pencil pocket to keep supplies organized in binder
Students should NOT carry Sharpie permanent

15. Classroom Resources McDougal Littell Module Textbooks
SEPUP Earth Science & Ecology
(no-online resources)

16. Student Learning opportunities
Assessments (80%)
Quizzes & Test
Formal Lab Reports
Essays
Projects
Assignments (20%)
Class work/Practice
Homework 2-3/week
Reading & Writing Summaries
Notebook & Agenda Checks
Lab Reports
Learning Reflections

17. Top10 Frequently Asked Questions
Do I accept extra credit?
No.
Do I accept late work?
Yes, but only BEFORE the test.
Is late work accepted for full credit?
Yes.
How do I get my make-up work?
Get handouts from the wall file in the back of the room.
How can I get extra help?
Join our study group on Tuesdays or by appointment.
Where can I get information about assignments?
Check with the “Information Manager” or see me before or after school.

18. What is the best way to get ahold of me? Email Can I retake a test?
Yes, after school Tuesdays, and with a completed test correctives assignment.
2. What can you do to help your child?
Check that their homework is complete.
Check my website and agendas for information.
Check their graded assignments and notebook work.
Check their online grades.
View their portfolio and celebrate their learning!!!!
Encourage your child to join the study group.
Encourage your child to be a problem solver!!!!
Allow student to do their own work.

19. The #1 most frequently asked question is…….
Why does it say my assignment is missing in the grade book, when I know I turned it in?
Well….most likely, it is in the tray by the door that says, “NO NAME PAPERS.” If that fails, double-check your backpack and your house. I don’t mind looking for papers, but not until you’ve done some looking yourself!

20. Classroom Rules Listen to and Follow All Directions
Respect Others & Their Property
Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself
Follow School/Classroom Rules & Procedures
No food, gum, or drinks except water.
Consequences-Warning, Parent Contact, ISI, Referral
…so play nice!

21. Last but not least, I am here for my students. I promise.
If you have any information that you would like for me to know tonight, please use the index cards and turn in basket on the back table.
Thank you and have a great night!
And now for your viewing pleasure here are some of my favorite science peeps!