Welcome Parents to John H. Walker Middle School

Science Room 205Lynn Zazzali

A little about me…

My Family – Party of Five please, Ed (?), Lynn (?), Eddy (11), Rosie (9) and Sammy(3)

BS from Montclair State University

Pursuing Masters in Educational Leadership

Teaching Science for 11 years in Nutley

Love learning, and helping my students achieve success in the classroom.

Contact information: lzazzali@nutleyschools.org

What your child will study this year…

Forces and Motion (Physical Science)

Plate Tectonics (Earth Science)

Biodiversity (Life Science)

We will investigate our natural world through experimentation and students will utilize an STC (Science and Technology Concepts) program to solve problems in Science.

http://projects.systemsbiology.net/celebratingscience/creating/fera.php

Classroom Materials

What Students Need

Supplied or should be accessed

Binder Online Textbook (3 sections)

Filler Paper/Dividers My class websitePens/Pencils Online resourcesPost-its Classroom Supply

Center

“Tickets” to Success

Come ready to learn with supplies (Organization)

Open-mindedness/enthusiasm for learning

Active participation/Team Player

Completing Classwork and Homework

Utilizing all resources to do their best/Study tips

Seeking extra help when needed

Our Fun, Friendly Classroom

Monday – Inquiry Box

Wednesday – Why Wednesday

Friday – Riddle Corners

Word-Object Wall, You Did It, In the News, Student Success Center, Reading Materials

Great Participation, helping a fellow student, other positive behaviors can help students earn incentives.

Students will have plenty of opportunities to earn tickets or incentives for their extra effort. Tickets can be used for prizes and saved for homework passes.

GradingCategory Weight Comprised of

Tests/Quizzes 60% Summative assessments, Common Assessments, Projects

Portfolio 30% Classwork, Lab Reports, Notebook

Homework 10% Completing work at home to enhance learning, some favorites Edpuzzle, Newsela, Biocubes, Quizlet, etc.

What we can do together for them…

A Parent is a child’s first teacher, never underestimate your role in your child’s education.

A teacher can ask questions, stimulate thinking, and guide a child on the right path.

We can collaborate together to improve their educational experiences in school.

Work with them, support them, value them and remember they are children who rely on us to help them succeed.

One last thought…

“Tell me and I forget, Teach me and I remember, Involve me and I learn.”

Ben Franklin