1. Open House Honors 8 th Grade Science Mrs. Carrasco 480-472-2369 ejcarras@mpsaz.org

2. Kara Loofborough Teacher Candidate Co-teaching Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in the fall Working toward a Master’s in Education, as well as a teaching certificate from Arizona State University

3. Topics Studied SubjectTopicTime Inquiry ProcessScientific MethodEmbedded throughout BiologyGenetics1 st Quarter Life SciencePlant and Animal Adaptations1 st Quarter PhysicsNewton’s Laws of Motion2 nd Quarter ChemistryProperties of Matter3 rd Quarter AIMS April SubjectTopicTime Inquiry ProcessScientific MethodEmbedded throughout BiologyGenetics1 st Quarter Life SciencePlant and Animal Adaptations1 st Quarter PhysicsNewton’s Laws of Motion2 nd Quarter District Test End of 2 nd Quarter ChemistryProperties of Matter3 rd Quarter AIMS April

4. Science Fair As stated in the MPS course catalog, students in this class are required to complete a science investigation for the Mesa Public Schools Science and Engineering Fair held on February 19, 2015 at Red Mountain High School in Mesa. Winners at the district level may advance to the Arizona Science and Engineering Fair held in April 2015 in Phoenix. More information will be made available in October.

5. Interactive Notebooks Help students with organization Students take ownership of their work Students can develop ‘knowledge over time’ and reflect on their own learning When it comes time to review for a test, students have a chronological record of their work all in one place

6. What Can You Do? Check the MyMPS Parent Portal for access to your student’s grades, attendance record, teacher comments, and more! Check your student’s science composition notebook pages regularly (a stamp means it was done completely and on time). Communicate with me via E-mail at ejcarras@mpsaz.org (Do I have your e-mail address?)ejcarras@mpsaz.org Voicemail at 480-472-2369 Remind

7. Online Calendar http://www.mpsaz.org/rhodes/staff/ejcarrasco/calendar/ Your student can access my online calendar if he/she is absent requires further explanation needs to print a new copy My computers/Internet/printer are available throughout the week (see the schedule on the whiteboard)

8. Donations Wish List Tape (refills preferred) Glue sticks Post-Its (any shape, size, color, brand) Colored pencils Markers

9. Thank you for coming! Always feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Mrs. Carrasco 480-472-2369 ejcarras@mpsaz.org

10. Remind Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what's happening in your student’s class via text or e-mail. Your phone number will not be shared with me. Text @rjhscience to 636-238-3154 Or Send an e-mail to rjhscience@mail.remind.comrjhscience@mail.remind.com