Back to School Need to Knows for Algebra 1 with Mrs.

Dombrowski
Contact Information:
Email: staci.dombrowski@northpolk.org
Blog: www.stacidombrowski.weebly.com
Phone: 515-984-3400, ext 2138

Required Supplies:
1) One 2 or 3 inch 3-ring binder
2) Pencils (old fashioned or mechanical)
3) College or wide ruled lined paper
4) Colored pens (at least 3-4 colors) – my favorite are the Frixion Eraseable Gel Pens
5) Markers or highlighters (at least 3-4 colors)
6) Scientific or Graphing Calculator – acceptable calculators include:

Apps to Download:
Remind Desmos Kahoot QR Reader

Accounts to Create:
DeltaMath: This free online website allows you to practice problems directly aligned to what we are studying in class. DeltaMath will be
utilized in class, for extra practice problems to do at home or for a retake, or if you are in Math Lab. Please follow these instructions to
create an account:
1. Go to www.deltamath.com.
2. Click on Create an Account and select Student.
3. Enter our class code: 260754 and select Algebra 1 as your class.
4. Enter your first and last name, email address, and password.

Remind: Type the message @npalg1920 to the number 81010 to join our Algebra 1 thread.

Classroom Donations:
If you wish to donate supplies to our classroom, we will always be in need of hand sanitizer, paper towels, disinfectant wipes, tissues, and
pencils. We are so appreciative of these items as they quickly run out throughout the year!

Expectations:
Students – I expect you to:
• Always do something today that your future self will thank you for
• Bring a positive and open attitude towards learning math – we are in this together!
• Be respectful – everything I do will always be in your best interest towards becoming a productive young adult
• Complete assignments on time – math is the one subject area you CANNOT afford to fall behind in
• Advocate for yourself – I want to hear from YOU about your needs, frustrations, achievements, etc

Don’t think of this class as a math class. Think of this class as a class in success training – we are just using math as the tool. You're going to learn
how to persevere, how to make mistakes and learn from them, how to think and figure things out, and how to self-teach (this is the most important
one). You are going to build confidence because you ARE going to conquer this class. It just so happens that the subject I'm going to use to
teach you these things is Algebra.