1. WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION 8th Grade Physical Science Mrs
WELCOME TO BACK TO SCHOOL CELEBRATION 8th Grade Physical Science Mrs. Howard A5
Starting off right!

2. Who is Mrs. Howard? Fifth year at Harper Park
Graduated from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Communication
Fifth year at Harper Park
I live in Western Loudoun (Round Hill) with my husband, son (12th) & daughter (10th)

3. My Family

4. What is Physical Science?
Magnetism
Electricity
Waves and Sound
Thermal Energy (Heat)
Transverse Waves (Light)
Nuclear
Scientific Method and Lab Safety
Force and Motion
Energy
Matter
Work and Power
Simple Machines
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonds
Acids and Bases
What is Physical Science?

5. How will students be graded?
I DO give homework most nights (2 points). HW is a wonderful feedback opportunity for both my students and me. I check it for completeness not correctness.
I DO NOT accept late homework. If your student does not do their HW, they are not eligible for retakes.
Extra credit : No “special” assignments will be given.
I will keep ParentVUE as up to date as possible.

6. Classroom Resources 3 ring binder Chromebook (charged) VISION
StudentVUE
Google Classroom
Every Assignment counts!
Please remind your student to check StudentVUE
and Google Classroom often.

7. Classroom Donations Needed
Tissues
Clorox Wipes
Baby Wipes
Pencils
Cornstarch
Shooter Marbles (large ones)

8. Remember . . .
I’m here first because I care deeply about your children’s abilities and education, and secondly because I enjoy teaching (especially science).
Your children’s future is theirs for the taking! Science is an important part of their future! I will do my part - and I’m counting on your children to do theirs - for them to be successful in science class and their future. Know that I believe in all of my students! I’m looking forward to an awesome year together!
Mrs. Howard

9. We are here to learn and have fun!