2. Welcome to JHW Middle School Science Room 205 Mrs. Zazzali Co-Teacher Pd. 5- Mrs. Lazur

3. The Chestnut Group The Middle School Teachers are working in Teams with your students. The teachers are communicating daily and devising teaching plans that will support the growth of our students in the classroom. Our common goals are teamwork, to challenge and support our learners, and create a warm school community. Please visit our Team page on the JHW Website to stay up to date on Chestnut Group Activities.The Middle School Teachers are working in Teams with your students. The teachers are communicating daily and devising teaching plans that will support the growth of our students in the classroom. Our common goals are teamwork, to challenge and support our learners, and create a warm school community. Please visit our Team page on the JHW Website to stay up to date on Chestnut Group Activities.

4. Grading Homework counts for 10% (Assigned nightly, posted on board, and on our class website too!)Homework counts for 10% (Assigned nightly, posted on board, and on our class website too!) Portfolio 30% (Labs, Class Assignments, Notes, etc.)Portfolio 30% (Labs, Class Assignments, Notes, etc.) Quizzes 30% (There will be at least 3 quizzes each marking period)Quizzes 30% (There will be at least 3 quizzes each marking period) Tests 30% (2 Tests per marking period, 1 assessment is project based)Tests 30% (2 Tests per marking period, 1 assessment is project based)

5. Incentives/Bonuses Inquiry Box MondayInquiry Box Monday Mid Week Basketball ShotMid Week Basketball Shot Riddle Corner FridayRiddle Corner Friday Great Participation, helping a fellow student, other positive behaviorsGreat Participation, helping a fellow student, other positive behaviors Tickets will be awarded to students individually. Students are individually working for extra credit, prizes, and homework passes.Tickets will be awarded to students individually. Students are individually working for extra credit, prizes, and homework passes.

6. Our fun, friendly classroom Animal of the WeekAnimal of the Week Word-Object WallWord-Object Wall You Did ItYou Did It In the NewsIn the News Students will be engaged in a STEM based learning process. A hands on approach to Science will help students better understand complex terms and relate or apply these terms to the world around them.Students will be engaged in a STEM based learning process. A hands on approach to Science will help students better understand complex terms and relate or apply these terms to the world around them. Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin

7. Our Class Website Visit www.nutleyschools.orgVisit www.nutleyschools.orgwww.nutleyschools.org Click on JHW tabClick on JHW tab Click on Teacher WebsitesClick on Teacher Websites Click on ZazzaliClick on Zazzali Look for announcements, class assignments, links, power point notes, and slide shows.Look for announcements, class assignments, links, power point notes, and slide shows. This is a great tool for the students to useThis is a great tool for the students to use

8. Our Class Blog www.zsciencespot.blogspot.comwww.zsciencespot.blogspot.comwww.zsciencespot.blogspot.com Students will answer questions, read each others comments and post on our blog pageStudents will answer questions, read each others comments and post on our blog page This is a great educational tool and is constantly monitored by meThis is a great educational tool and is constantly monitored by me Students can learn from each other and use technology to support their learningStudents can learn from each other and use technology to support their learning Internet Safety is always a priorityInternet Safety is always a priority Students do have the option to write their commentsStudents do have the option to write their comments

9. Thank you and Have a great night! Please email me with any questions or concerns.Please email me with any questions or concerns. I hope you enjoyed your night here at the Middle School and I look forward to working with you in the future.I hope you enjoyed your night here at the Middle School and I look forward to working with you in the future. Mrs. ZazzaliMrs. Zazzali