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Welcome to Mrs. Simonton’s Back to school Night!. Please Sign In, Take a handout, & Choose a Seat. Thank You!. 8 th Grade Physical Science. Chemistry. Physics. Matter. Astronomy. Education/Background. CSU, Bakersfield (BA Liberal Studies) CSU, Bakersfield (k-12 teaching credential)
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Welcome to Mrs. Simonton’sBack to school Night! Please Sign In, Take a handout, & Choose a Seat. Thank You!
8th Grade Physical Science Chemistry Physics Matter Astronomy
Education/Background • CSU, Bakersfield (BA Liberal Studies) • CSU, Bakersfield (k-12 teaching credential) • CSU, Northridge (MS School Counseling) • CSU, Northridge (Single Subject Science Credential and PPS Credential) • Began teaching in 2004 • Experiences in grades 2, (6-12) • Wife & Mother of two (ages 3 and 1)
Contact Information • Phone number: (805)484-0461 • Email: msimonton@pvsd.k12.ca.us • Best times to reach me: • 8:00-8:30 a.m (by phone) • 3:15-4:00 p.m (by phone) • Email (anytime)
Communication • Q Parent Connect is our online grading and communication system • Upcoming assignments, up-to-date grades, assignment descriptions, and comments • I encourage students and parents to use Q to view upcoming assignments and personal comments • For parents-this is a great way to stay informed
Web Page My web page is a work in progress. Throughout the year, I will be adding useful links and assignments to help your students with different concepts in our curriculum. Expectation is that students check daily and parents check weekly to stay up-to-date on all class information. • http://www.pvsd.k12.ca.us/Domain/1049
Homework • Camarillo Library offers homework help • www.camarillolibrary.org • EsperA. Petersen Foundation • Study Center • Monday –Wednesday: 3 pm – 6 pm • Thursday: 2 pm – 6 pm • When school is in session • Homework can be expected about 3 times a week • Students should be reviewing concepts discussed in class 10-15 minutes per night • LATE HOMEWORK IS BETTER THAN NO HOMEWORK!
Extra Help Opportunities I am available to offer extra help, clarification of assignments, and study help for quizzes/test to students during: • Before school (unless on duty) • Lunch • After school until 3:30
What I Would Most Like to Let You Know…. • I have the best of intentions • I work hard and put in a lot of time to provide a program that challenges kids to be active learners. • I make mistakes…therefore I am understanding when students do too. However, I expect that we are all accountable for them. • I want students to feel supported, respected, and grow in their confidence of themselves. • I am here to work with you for them.
Ways to Help • Donate to PTSA • Visit my adopt a classroom page for supplies and equipment needed • Offer to volunteer in class (during Prep, period 1) • Inventory • Ordering • Organization • Sign making • Lab set up • Constructive feedback and notification if your child is struggling
Here’s to a Great Year! Thank You so much for coming tonight Feel free to contact me with any concerns or questions