1. Welcome to all the families of the Pueblo Community

2. Mr. Fulkerson Language Arts Ms. Williams Social Studies Ms. Ferber Resource Mrs. Reeser Science Mr. Pollard Math Ms. Honeyman Resource

3. Teaming Core group of teachers Choice of exploratory classes

4. The P ower T eam’s goal is to provide a positive learning environment where all students strive toward becoming responsible, critical thinkers and good citizens committed to ongoing academic excellence.

5.  We have high academic and behavior expectations.  NO late HW is accepted.  NO extra credit is given to boost individual grades.  Parents play a critical role

6. Daily assignments Class projects Important dates Stamps KEY source of communication Checked in Ac Lab on Tuesdays

7. On-line tutorials - math Academic Lab Learning Lab (Mon-Fri 7:45-8:30) Tutor list is available at the District Office

8. Student Agenda/Planner Academic Lab Web Pages Online Grades E-Mail - Please Email your child’s Ac Lab Teacher if you have not received any emails as of today!

9.  Mid-Term Progress Reports – Online  Report Cards (9 weeks)  Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

10. Power Cash Pueblo Student of the Month Positive Referrals Individual Awards with Accomplishment Stickers

11. Power Days!!! 3/5 Criteria Appropriate School Behavior

12. Chapel Rock Power Days (End of the Quarter) Childs Play (The Giver) Volunteers Needed $60

13. $400 per couple $200 for individuals Any Arizona tax payer can take advantage of this and support their local school.

14.  Students are scientific thinkers  Emphasis on Inquiry Learning & Process Skills  Integration of Language Arts/Reading Skills  Highlights: Lab Tools & Safety, Scientific ProcessEnergy Cell Structure & FunctionHuman Body Weather & AtmosphereEarth’s Water Lab Performance= 40% Assessments= 40% WRAC=10% Homework=10% (Wed-Wed) (WRAC)

15. Focus: Increased proficiency in grammar and usage, including spelling Writing in a variety of formats and purposes Writing for personal enjoyment Language Arts HW– Monday to Thursday

16.  Reading for information, enjoyment, and fluency  Comprehension (literal and inferred)  Vocabulary acquisition  Elements of Literature  Literature studies  Informational Reading Sources  Book Celebrations and Book Reports

17. Homework- 10% Class work- 20% Assessments-70% (Assessments include: tests, quizzes, projects and writing)

18.  Decimals, Number Theories, and Fractions  Collecting and Displaying Data  Ratio, Proportions, and Percents  Integers and Probability  Perimeter, Area, and Volume  Functions, Plane, and Coordinate Geometry

19.  Number Theories and Algebraic Reasoning  Integers and Rational Numbers  Proportions, Percents, and Probability  Perimeter, Circumference, and Area  Volume and Surface Area

20.  Tests60%  Quizzes30%  Homework10%

21. Social Studies Ms. Williams -World History/Ancient Civilizations -Geography Skills -Current Events -Research Skills

22.  Complete warm-ups each day  Ask questions/participate  Review notes each night  Use www.classzone.comwww.classzone.com  Prepare for Game Day Grading: Total Points

23.  Monday Agenda Check Academic Enhancement  Tuesday Band/Chorus Rehearsal ABC Activity  Thursday SSR (Silent Sustained Reading)  Friday Team Building/ Computer Lab

24. Athletics Athletics Clubs Socials

25. Pueblo Middle School and our team will have opportunities to participate in various service projects.  Collection of pull tabs [year long]  Operation Christmas Child [Oct. / Nov.]  Adopt A Child [Winter holiday]  Canned Food Drive [Thanksgiving]  Various others

26. Thanks for choosing Pueblo. We look forward to working with you to accomplish your child’s academic, social, and athletic goals!