1. Warm-up August 30, 2017
Choose a seat filling in seats as you move across the rows. Do not sit in the back or leave a seat empty.
SILENTLY complete the class information sheet and survey.
Do not leave your seat for any reason if you have a question or need something RAISE your hand.
Look around the room from your seat, get familiar with your science classroom.

2. Welcome to Mrs. V. Murphy’s science class!
Today we will review the science class expectations!
Remember to remain in your seat silently as class begins.
If you have a question raise your hand.

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Unscramble the following words on the first page of your journal for a sneak peek of the topics we will cover this year!
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The underlined letter is the first letter of each word.

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Unscramble the following words for a sneak peek of the topics we will cover this year!
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Lab Safety
Scientific Method
Waves
Earth’s Layers
Ecosystems
Flowering Plants
The underlined letter is the first letter of each word.

5. Can I build the longest popsicle bridge?
Use the materials in your bin to design a popsicle bridge.
The bridge must be structurally sound and able to hold the mass of one small black stopper.

6. Warm-up September 1, 2017 Pick up your warm-up journal .
Check the agenda on the board.
Answer the following questions in your journal using complete sentences.
What is lab safety? Why is lab safety important in a science class?

7. Safety Equipment Emergency Stop (ES) Eye Wash Station (EWS)
Exit/Entrance (EN/EX)
Fire Extinguisher (FE)
Fire Blanket (FB)
Sharp Disposal (SD)
Waste Disposal (WD)

8. Student Expectations for Mrs. Murphy’s classroom
Preparation
Safe
Respectful
Responsible

9. Warm-up September

10. Expectations In the Classroom
What does Mrs. V. Murphy expect of me in class?
Do I need to ask to
use the
restroom?

11. Preparation Be in your seat ready for class when the bell rings.
Bring all necessary materials- science notebook, any handouts and a pencil/writing utensil.
Check the daily agenda and homework.
Complete all homework before class.

12. Safe Hands and feet to self, don’t touch others
What Safe looks like in a science classroom:
Hands and feet to self, don’t touch others
Always have a pass to exit the classroom
Remain in your seat at all times
Food, drinks, gum, cell phones are not allowed in the classroom
Keep traffic areas clear
Follow all science safety guidelines.

13. Respectful What Respect looks like in the classroom:
Be an active learner
Value diversity, refrain from using language that may be insulting or insensitive
Respect the learning environment by minimizing distractions
Respect yours, others, and school property
Accept adult correction (how do you respond? Yes Ma’am No Ma’am)
Show enthusiasm! ☺

14. Responsible Stay on Task Complete assignments in a timely manner
What Responsible looks like in the classroom:
Stay on Task
Complete assignments in a timely manner
Assist others who need a helping hand
Do not leave the classroom until Mrs. Murphy dismisses (orderly transitions)

15. What does staying on task LOOK like?
Immediately pick up your warm-up journal and take your seat when entering the classroom.
Check the daily agenda, and begin the class warm-up.
Raise your hand when you have a comment, otherwise there is no talking.

16. What does staying on task LOOK like?
Follow instructions for all assignments, activities and labs, especially safety expectations.
Behave as the respectful, safe, and responsible student that I know you can be.

17. Entering and Exiting class…
Students will enter the classroom via the front door.
Remember to pick up your science warm-up journal and silently take your seat.
Students must always exit class via the exit door. I will end class a few minutes early this will give students time to clean up and line up.
Mrs. V. Murphy will dismiss you not the bell.

18. Prepared Safe Respectful Responsible
What if I don’t follow the P.S.R.R Guidelines?
Prepared
Safe
Respectful
Responsible

19. P.S.R.R Infractions 3 Strikes:
Students receive 1 warning, the second time if necessary Mrs. Murphy will conference w/ you in the hall.
If there is a third infraction the student will finish the class period in another classroom (Ms. Wilday’s room) and Mrs. Murphy will make a phone call to parents.
Students may also receive a consequence if…
Student shows gross disrespect
Exhibits a physical safety issue
Demonstrates an ongoing behavior

20. Late to class… Tardy Policy
The classroom door will be locked as soon as the tardy bell rings
When you arrive knock once, when let in do not speak! Sign the tardy clipboard and place tardy slip in the tray.
Mrs. Murphy follows the schoolwide tardy procedures.

21. Wait…what about the restroom?

22. Being respectful and using the restroom
You will receive 6 emergency restroom passes per quarter.
Students should write their name, date and time on the pass.
You will only be allowed to use the restroom during class if you have an emergency bathroom pass. NO EXCEPTIONS.

23. Fire drills and other emergency procedures
Quickly line up single file at the back door (exit door)and QUIETLY move to the back stairs.
Once we are at our spot outside form a line.
Silently wait in line until dismissed.
Re-enter the building w/o talking
Phone call home if talking during a fire drill.
ABSOLUTELY NO TALKING DURING FIRE DRILLS