Welcome to 7th & 8th Grade Life & Earth
Science
Mrs. Burgess
Room 304
Contact Information
Nicole P. Burgess
(985) 264-2704
Nicole.Burgess@stpsb.org
nicolepburgess@yahoo.com
www.teacherpage.com/nburgess
Welcome to
th
or
8th
7
Grade!
 I’m excited about the opportunity to get to know you
and I’m looking forward to a happy and productive
school year!
 My goal is to help each student achieve his/her
academic best progressing to High School.
 I also want to ensure that the classroom is a
supportive and fun environment for learning.
 In room 304, I have an “Open Door” policy. This
means if you need extra help with a Science or just
need to talk about something my door is always open.
 Let’s have fun learning and discovering the wonderful
world of Science!!
About Your Teacher….
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Born, raised, and currently live in Covington.
I have two sisters, Judy (25) and Sam (17).
I have been married to my husband, Lonnie for 9 years.
We have a 2 and a half year old son named Lonnie III (Trey).
I am currently 18 weeks pregnant with our second child and due
January 10th!
 I love teaching, cooking, reality television, crafting/selling on Etsy,
anything chevron, and Tinkerbell.
 I have Brachymetatarsia.
Experience:
 B.S. in Middle School Education specializing in Science and Social
Studies from S.L.U.
 Taught 6th grade Science at Carolyn Park Middle School before
coming to Monteleone Jr. High.
 I have been teaching for 7 years.
Required Texts
• Interactive
Science
Technology used in the classroom
 Quizlet
 Digital Cameras
 Projectors
 Microscope
 Flash Drives
 Promethean Board/Flipcharts
 Classroom Responders
 Power Point
 Laptop Computers
 iPads
 Gizmos
Required Materials (My Class)
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Notebook (at least 3 subject)
Pens, pencils, markers, and colored pencils
3 x 5 lined index cards
Hand held pencil sharpener
Dry erase marker for using on individual dry erase
boards
Classroom Expectations
RESPECT!!
 This means have respect for your teacher and your peers.
 Respect the classroom environment and everything in it!
 If you have a question to ask or know an answer, DO NOT blurt out.
Raise your hand.
 You will find that I always address students by “yes mam/yes sir”.
Please return the favor.
 Please do not touch or go behind my desk unless given permission.
Classroom Expectations
BE PREPARED!
 Please come to class each day with ALL materials. This includes:
textbooks, notebooks, homework, pencils/pens, and
markers/colored pencils. I will not give out supplies to use if you do
not have them and you will NOT be allowed to go to your locker!
 On testing days, be ready to take the test. I will usually give 5
minutes to look over your notes before testing. You need to study at
home before the test.
 Come with an open mind! Each day we will be learning/exploring
new concepts. Be prepared to learn!
Classroom Expectations
GIVE ME FIVE!
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5.
Raise Hand
Stop/Stop Talking
Signal Others
Look
Listen
HAVE FUN!
 Let’s have a wonderful and fun filled school year!
Classroom Discipline
 Verbal Warning
 Phone call home
 Lunch Detentions
 Referrals
 Dress Code Violation
Form
 Parent conference
Positive Behavior Rewards
 Verbal Praise
 Good Behavior
Tickets
 Whole Class Popcorn
Snack
 Mints/Hershey Kisses
Attendance/Make-Up Work
• Students are allowed to make up missed work if they
have a note from their parent or doctor.
• ALL in class assignments/homework can be found on
my webpage & in the classroom. I put all missed
assignments in the folders for each day on the “Absent”
wall. Please check it when returning from being out.
• If you miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to make
arrangements with me to make-up your assignment(s).
• You are responsible for getting class notes from a
classmate.
• It is important that you come to class each day to
maintain your grades and not fall behind.
Tests and Projects
Tests and quizzes are project and test based.
Tests will be given as paper/pencil and through
classroom responders.
Students absent for a test/quiz should make
arrangements to make it up the following day. Failure to
do so will result in a grade of 0%.
Students will be assessed in many ways including labs,
oral presentations, written projects, daily science, and
homework.
Projects that are turned in after the due date will be
dropped a letter grade for each day the assignment is
late.
Homework/Graded Papers
 Homework will be given every night except Friday. Each
homework assignment will not be more than 15 minutes
each night.
 It is extremely important to complete homework as
instructed in order to keep ones grades from falling
behind.
 Graded papers will be sent home every week. Please
make sure to check your child’s grades on JPAMS every
week to see their progress.
 Homework will not be accepted late for partial credit.
 What we do in class each week and homework can be
found on www.teacherpage.com/nburgess and will be
updated on Sunday evenings. Please check this website
every week!
Let’s Have a Great Year!