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WELCOME TO MIDDLE SCHOOL
AT KECSS!
Mrs. Patti- 6th Grade Science Please find a seat towards the
front of the classroom.
Mrs. Patti- 6th Grade Science Please find a seat towards the
front of the classroom.
Initial Activity- How we start our day.
Please put the following information on the index card.
Skip a line after each response:First and Last Name (Goes on the top red line)Class NumberAdvisor’s name (Check your schedule)Parent/Guardian Name and who they are to you(Example: My mom’s name is…. My dad’s name is….)A home and/or cell phone number for your
parent/guardian
Welcome to 6th grade Science!
I will introduce you to 6th grade Science and our classroom expectations.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
Getting to Know Mrs. Patti
I was born in Brooklyn and lived here my whole life.
I went to Stony Brook University and majored in environmental science and marine biology. I received my masters degree in education from Brooklyn College.
In March 2015, I got married. Some students (maybe your siblings or friends) will call me by my old name, that’s okay!
This is my sixth year teaching at KECSS. I have taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade science as well as High School classes.
My Interests
Science!
Photography
My Family and Pets(I have two kittens)
Animals and Nature
Traveling
Playing Volleyball
My Goals
To teach you how to create and conduct experiments.
To create a supportive, respectful and safe learning environment.
To help you achieve your personal best and discover how science can not only be education but also fun.
Introduction to 6th Grade Social Studies
Class Expectations
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have certain guidelines to help us get along with each other.
Some of you have already learned a little about the KECSS Honor Code during summer bridge.
The Honor Code will be strictly observed in our classroom!
Tomorrow we will work more on classroom rules.
Expectations:
I expect all my students to work to the best of their ability.
You will achieve success in science if you:1. Always try your best.2. Follow school and classroom rules.3. Complete your homework and projects on
time.
I will do my best to help you learn, If you are ever confused or need help, just ask!
Homework
You will receive homework assignments every week
If you are absent, you must contact another student for the missed assignment or look it up on our class website.
The class website is www.mrspatti.yolasite.comMy school email address is [email protected]
Remember, homework is given to help you better understand or practice what is happening in our class.
Grades
We will use the following grading policy:
Exams: 25%Quizzes: 15%Class Work/ Class Participation/ Notebook: 25%Homework 15%Projects/Labs: 25%
Activity Time! Student Survey!
Now that you know all about me and this class, it is time for me to learn about you.
Please take your time, be honest and try to be detailed in your responses on the student survey.
Spelling and grammar won’t count against you on this assignment. I simply ask that you try your best to complete the activity before class ends, if you need more time you may finish it for homework and bring it back tomorrow!