tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36400031996237698062011-08-12T13:38:55.569-07:00This page will provide information and updates on: 7th Grade Science; the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering &amp; Math) Elective; Science Fair; Chess Club; and Mr. Tate&#39;s emerging young-adult series, the &quot;SoNaR Adventure Books&quot;Mr. Tatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531827438957187924noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640003199623769806.post-39349275643167663342010-08-05T14:03:00.000-07:002010-09-02T06:24:02.114-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GjYAmgssINY/TH-k5yzsbUI/AAAAAAAAADI/QVKwGq0ebNs/s1600/thumbnail.aspx.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 124px; height: 160px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GjYAmgssINY/TH-k5yzsbUI/AAAAAAAAADI/QVKwGq0ebNs/s320/thumbnail.aspx.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512305781722869058" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><b style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:180%;">Dear 7^th Grade Students and Parents/Guardians:</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><p><br /></p></div><span style="font-size:11pt;">Welcome to the 2010-2011 school year at <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Bromley</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">East</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Charter</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place>!! My name is Mr. Tate, and I will be your 7^th grade science teacher this year. In addition, I will be co-teaching the S.T.E.M. elective course with Mr. Albrecht. This year marks my 8^th year of teaching middle school science. I began teaching for 3 years at a school in the Brighton 27J School District prior to beginning my career here at BECS, and I am now in my 5^th year teaching here. Consequently, I am extremely excited to bring my expertise in the field of teaching science to you this upcoming school year! <o:p></o:p></span><div class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"> In describing my own personal education, I graduated from the Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a minor in Chemistry, and a professional teaching license in secondary science. Additionally, in May 2006, I graduated from the <st1:placetype st="on">University</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename st="on">Colorado</st1:placename> at <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Denver</st1:city></st1:place> with a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in secondary science.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"> In my free time, I enjoy writing young-adult novels (<i>Cold Secrets: A SoNaR Adventure</i>), reading, biking, playing the drums, and spending time with my family. Additionally, I keep quite busy maintaining our new house and trying to keep up with our two wonderful sons, Corbyn Ray and Aaden Christopher.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"> For every science class I teach, I believe in the inclusion of cooperative group work, hands-on activities, literacy components, and mathematical components whenever possible. I believe that if you try your best each and every day, you will get more out of this science class than you may have thought possible. I am excited to work with you throughout the school year, and I hope you are equally as excited to learn about the natural world around you. <o:p></o:p><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size:11pt;">Overall, I am very excited about the opportunities that this upcoming school year has to provide to everyone associated with <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Bromley</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">East</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Charter</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. I hope that you will enter my class ready to think critically, to problem solve, to work cooperatively with fellow students, and above all, to explore and understand the natural world around you!!! <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"> If you have any questions or concerns, you may always contact me via phone at 720.685.3297 x219 or by email at <a href="mailto:atate@bromleyeastcs.org">atate@bromleyeastcs.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><b>Sincerely,</b></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><br /></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Aaron C. Tate, M.A.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>Bromley East Charter School<o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>7^th Grade Science/S.T.E.M. Elective<o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>720-685-3297 x219<o:p></o:p></b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><b>atate@bromleyeastcs.org</b></span> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p><span style="font-size:11pt;"><o:p><br /></o:p></span> </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3640003199623769806-3934927564316766334?l=mraarontate.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mr. Tatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17531827438957187924noreply@blogger.com