1. EMS Materials Expectations October 2017
Materials management
EMS Materials Expectations
October 2017

2. Learning Targets “ I can understand the EMS Materials Expectations.”
“I can name the materials that I need in each class and those that can stay at home/in the locker.”
“I can locate routes to my locker at the specified times of the day.”

3. Materials: Backpack Binder Laptop Math Binder Class notebook/journal
Writing/coloring utensils
Agenda
Textbook(s)
Independent reading book
Lunch
Instrument
Music Book

4. EMS Materials Expectation:
Before 1st period:
Pick up materials for 1st & 2nd only
Drop off materials for 3rd- 6th
Before 3rd period:
Drop off materials for 1st & 2nd
Pick up materials for 3rd & 4th & lunch
Before 5th period:
Drop off materials for 3rd & 4th & lunch
Pick up materials for 5th & 6th
Before going home:
Pick up all materials needed for homework
If you have a locker, you must stop at your locker at these times in order to bring only the necessary materials to each class:

5. 8th graders: Don’t want a locker? Minimize what you bring to school.
Leave textbooks at home
Only bring necessary items
Want a locker?
Sign up on Ms. Nilsen’s desk
8th graders:

6. Do you need to bring all your materials to each class?
No, you should only have materials for two periods with you at any time.
By bringing only the necessary materials, you will:
Save your back! Less weight means your backpack is easier to carry.
EMS student backpacks weigh up to 24 pounds!
Save time! Less materials means that you spend less time looking for what you need.
Save space! Materials can take up a lot of space in the classroom, making it difficult to move around.

7. What materials do I need for each class?
Math:
Math binder
Calculator
Agenda
Pencil
Charged laptop
Total weight: __5.5 lbs.__
Science:
Science journal
Agenda
Pencil
Charged laptop
Total weight: ___6 lbs.__

8. What materials do I need for each class?
LA/English:
Binder
Agenda
Pencil
Independent reading book
Charged laptop
Total weight: __7.5 lbs.__
SS/History:
Binder
Agenda
Pencil
Charged laptop
Total weight: __7 lbs.__

9. What don’t I need in my classes?
Textbooks: All textbooks are available online or in class.
Colored pencils/Highlighters/Markers: If you need these items for class, your teacher will let you know ahead of time.
Extra paper: You only need a small amount of paper with you each day.

10. But I don’t have time to stop at my locker!
Yes, you do!
It takes about 3 minutes to go from one end of the school to the other, with a locker stop.
Passing periods are 5 minutes long.

11. Activity: With your map and schedule, make an X where your locker is.
Mark where your 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 6th periods are.
Your locker should be near your 2nd period class.
Highlight your route between these classes with a locker stop.

12. Review Learning Targets
“ I can understand the EMS Materials Expectations.”
“I can name the materials that I need in each class and those that can stay at home/in the locker.”
“I can locate routes to my locker at the specified times of the day.”

13. Questions?