Teacher: Sarah Burleson Welcome to
mail: sburleson@frenship.us 7th Grade
hone: 806.796.0076 ext. 215
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7 Period (2:20-3:10 p.m.)
Meet Mrs. Burleson
Parents and students,
follow me on Twitter
& Instagram!
@sarah_burleson
@mrsburlesonscience
Hello! My name is Sarah Burleson, and I am a proud graduate of Texas
Tech University. This will be my 5th year teaching science at Terra Vista
Middle school. In my class, your student will experience many science
activities and learn so much about the world we live in! I am committed to
helping your child succeed and have a great school experience. Thank
you for your partnership in striving for your student’s success! Let’s have a
great school year! - Mrs. Burleson
Classroom Rules & Expectations:
1. Listen when the teacher is talking.
2. Follow directions quickly!!
3. Raise your hand for permission to speak and/or leave your seat!
4. Make smart choices!!
5. Make your teacher happy with what you do!
***NO FOOD OR DRINK (water bottles are allowed), NO CELL
PHONES (unless given permission by Mrs. B for classroom use)
School Supplies:
Personal Supplies:
• Composition Notebook
• Pencils and Pens
• Scissors
• Highlighter
• Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
Class Supplies:
(Class supplies will be left in the science classroom.)
• Box of Map Colors
• 1 bottle of Elmer’s School Glue
***SUPPLIES DUE DATE: Students will need all supplies at school by Wednesday,
August 27. We will be setting up Interactive Science Notebooks (composition
notebooks) on Wednesday. Thank You!
Please Join Our Science Classroom CELLY!
Celly is a communication tool that will be utilized by many of the TVMS teachers.
We highly recommend that both you AND your student get set up with Celly.
You have 2 choices when signing up:
a) FREE Smart Phone App: (RECOMMENDED) Search for Celly and download
the app. Then, you will sign up and create an account. (Please use your first
& last name within your username. You can add a # if needed.) Next, open
the app, then touch the “+” sign in the top right corner. Enter
burlesonscience in the search field, then press connect. It will require you to
write a short bio, which will then notify me to accept you into the “Cell”.
b) Text @burlesonscience to the # 23559, then follow the prompts you are
given on the screen. This one will be more difficult to use to swtich between
your other class “cells”.
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Interactive Science Notebook:
• Interactive Science Notebooks (ISN) are used as a meaningful way for students
to take notes, complete activities, and reflect on their learning. ISNs are a great
way to keep a comprehensive portfolio of what was learned throughout the
year. They also serve as a great resource in which students can refer back to
information learned earlier in the year.
• ISNs will be used almost EVERY class period! Please make sure your ISN is in
science class every day! 
Grading Policy:
• Homework, Daily Work, Projects: 40%
• Labs & Quizzes: 35%
• Assessments: 25%
Late Homework, Lab, and
Project Penalties:
•One day late: - 10 pts
•Two days late: - 20 pts
•Three days late : - 30 pts
•Four + days: - 50 pts
Absent & Late Work Policy:
Students will have one day for each day missed to make up assignments. It is the
student’s responsibility to get his or her make-up work from the designated
make-up work folder when they return to class. The penalty system above will be
followed for homework, labs, and projects. Assignments that were due prior to 3
week progress reports will NOT be accepted. Missing assignments may result in
placement of lunch detention.
How to Succeed in Science Class:
Students are expected to give their best effort on all assignments. Grades are
EARNED by students, not “given” by teachers. To succeed in science class, avoid
late penalties, turn your work in, and give your best effort. When science labs are
completed in class, it is possible for conclusion questions to be sent home for
homework. It is SO IMPORTANT to complete your lab questions and turn it in on
time. WARNING: MISSING LAB GRADES WILL GREATLY AFFECT YOUR 6 WEEKS
GRADE!!!
Parent and Student Information
Return to Mrs. Burleson – Science
Student Name: ________________________________________________
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Email Address: _________________________________
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Email Address: _________________________________
Celly: Have you signed up for Celly, our communication tool?
Student: _____ Yes
_____ No
Parent: _____ Yes
No
If yes, what is your username? Parent: ______________ Student: _______________
If no, do you plan to sign up? ______________________________________________
Internet Access: Do you have Internet access at home?
______ Yes
______ No
Additional Information: Is there anything additional that I need to know
about your son/daughter? (example: health concerns, allergies, anything I
can do to help them in the classroom, etc.) Please explain below.
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