Howdy, boys and girls! I hope you all have a restful yet FUN summer break!
Updates and information about my Science class, 5th grade, and the upcoming school year will be posted here in August!
I am excited to meet you all when we begin to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year!
Love,
Mrs. Altieri
Email: maltieri@g-pisd.org
Phone: 361-777-4045 (ext. 2679)
Howdy, parents and students! My name is Magen Altieri and I teach 5th grade science at TM Clark Elementary School. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) and enjoy Aggie sports, the outdoors, music, reading, exercising, and time with family and friends. I believe that teachers wear many hats and must serve their students as mentors, cheerleaders, mediators, nurturers, and sculptors of both mind and spirit. One of my students once told me an inspirational quote that he had heard from a former teacher: "If you know something, teach. If you don't know, learn!"-Anonymous. As we can all see: education is LIFE!
I am extremely excited to work every day with fresh faces and inquisitive minds that will one day become our future leaders in scientific research, education, law, health, business, and more! Paying special attention to the importance of science helps mold involved and educated citizens. I vow to do my absolute best to inspire my students to realize and respect this along their educational journey.
In addition to our school-wide and laboratory rules, I will implement the following expectations in my classroom:
1. ALWAYS raise your hand to speak.
2. Respect your peers and work as a team during group work.
3. Come each day equipped with a pencil and science notebook.
I feel that I learn as much from my students as they do from me. I aim to prepare them for a life full of learning, asking questions, analyzing information, and appreciating the beauty that surrounds us within this world.
If you ever have any questions about the procedures, rules, or curriculum of my science class, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am more than happy to get to know all parents and welcome them into our learning community. My email is maltieri@g-pisd.org and the school's phone number is 361-777-4045.
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1.) Enter the room quietly and sit in your assigned seat.
2.) Listen quietly to all directions. Ask questions if you are unsure about anything!
3.) Stay in your seat unless you are directed to get up. AVOID horseplay.
4.) Follow the directions in the lab book.
5.) Never eat or drink in the lab.
6.) Clean up all messes immediately.
7.) Wear goggles if heating objects or mixing chemicals.
8.) Use equipment with care so that the students after you have the same opportunity to learn.
9.) Clean your lab area before you leave.
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Supplies that students must bring DAILY:
-Science notebook (composition book): This is where we will keep all notes and hand-outs.
-Pen/pencil: Pencils will be preferred during labs, but otherwise students may choose to use either pen or pencil.
Special note: Science notebooks will be their most helpful tool when preparing for quizzes and tests. It is important that they keep up with the table of contents and keep journals neat and organized. We will conduct journal checks throughout the school year.
Remind 101: I use this app weekly to communicate with parents and guardians. I will send information home at the beginning of the school year explaining how to sign up for updates.
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