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Welcome to Advanced 8th Grade Science with Ms. Peggy Ostrander at Stapley Jr. High! With 15 years of nursing experience and a B.S. in Secondary Education, Ms. Ostrander aims to foster a collaborative environment for students, parents, and teachers. To ensure a successful junior high experience, it's vital to keep communication open between school and home. This year, the curriculum will explore genetics, physics, and chemistry, culminating in the Science Fair. Let's work together to support your student's learning journey!
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“Learning science is something students do, not something that is done to them”. National Science Education Standards (NAS, 1996),
Welcome to Advanced 8thScience Ms. Ostrander StapleyJr. High
Ms. Peggy Ostrander • 15 years nurse • B.S. in Secondary Education, History & Chemistry minor • M.Ed. in STEM education (in progress) • SEI endorsement • Gifted and Talented endorsement.
Keys for Junior High Success How can we all help your student have a successful junior high experience?
How can you help your student have a successful junior high experience? Keep channels of communication open between school, student, and parents! • School: • Teacher & Administrative Communication • H Home: • Parent/Guardian Involvement & Parent Signature in Student Planner ome: • Parent/Guardian • Student:Student: • Daily Assignments in Student Planner • DailyStudent:
Additional Resources Available to Help Your Student: • Check the Parent Portal: Sign up in the office if you have not picked up an access code yet! • Check my StapleyWeb Page! • Contact me by e-mail: Probably the best way to get in touch with me! My e-mail address is: psostran@mpsaz.org • Contact me by phone: You can always call and leave a message on my classroom phone: (480) 472-2765
What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year? • First Semester Focus: • Genetics • Genetics project • Big book of Genetic Diseases • Adaptations • Physics • Egg Drop • Catapult
What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year? • Second Semester Focus: • Chemistry • AIMS • Science Fair • February 6th • District, March • State, April • International May
Grading Notebook Science Fair Homework vs. Projects Rigor