1. Mrs. Heusinkveld Hugh-SINK (as in kitchen)-V-as in victor-e-l-d (as in dog) Science 7

2. Good Evening! Welcome! THANK YOU for sharing your child with me! …And here’s a little bit about me….

4. My philosophy: EFFORT = SUCCESS

5. Updates for 2015-2016 LAPTOPS! Science Fusion workbooks Evidence! Argumentative essay – MP2 Next Gen Science Standards Common Core

6. Grading Homework - ~33% Tests/Quizzes - ~33% Labs/Activities/Projects - ~33%

7. Homework Assigned 3-4 nights – 15-20 minutes 5-10 points HW written in the agenda book (?) Homework and handouts on website Late – half-credit (usually 3/5)

8. Labs/Classwork Labs count 20 –50 points Microscopes – prepared, wet mount slides WowBugs, Blackworms, Cabbage White, Wisconsin Fast Plants Activities – Clyde and Claire genetics Nature Journal Skills based – reading, teamwork, procedure writing, controls, interpreting directions

9. Extra Help – Mrs. Heusinkveld Extra Help is after school at 2:40 – 3:05 (and later). Extra Help is offered every day EXCEPT Wed. afternoon Morning any day by appointment Students should let me know that they are planning on coming to extra help!

10. Website Check out http://www.riverdell.orghttp://www.riverdell.org Middle school - faculty - Amy Heusinkveld

11. An Invitation In a million words or less, please tell me about your child.

12. Contact amy.heusinkveld@riverdell.org 201-599-7250 x 2203