This document provides information about the first day of an 8th grade chemistry class. It includes instructions for students to pick up course materials, sit at tables, and complete icebreaker activities to help the teacher get to know them. It also outlines class policies, grading, supplies needed, homework assignments, and how to contact the teacher.

1. Welcome to Chemistry! Please Pick up from the front bookshelf: Assignment Log #1 Welcome to 8 th Grade Science Class Brochure 1- 8 ½ x 11 Piece of Paper You may sit where ever you like. No more than 4 to a table. Please get out a Pencil .

2. Get UP! Please push in your stools. 2. “Four Corners” A) Birthday B) Sibling Rank C) Vacation Spot D) Favorite Holiday Getting to Know US!

3. Help Me Get to Know YOU! Fold Your Paper into 16 boxes Fill in your paper with the answers to the questions listed on the plastic covered handout You do not need to write the question When complete, turn your paper in to the appropriate turn in box.

4. You will be tested on concepts in Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy MVMS tested the highest in Science among all PUSD Middle Schools 3 years in a ROW!!!! CA Science Content Standards found at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/scgrade8.asp CA STAR Testing

5. About the Class Mrs. Julie Mori Supplies for Student Success – 1 – 1 ½ ” 3 ring notebook, 2 Pencils, 8 Colored Pencils, Basic Calculator, 3 dividers(AVID – Section in Large Binder) Lab Supply Donation = $5.00 (Checks made out to MVMS) Tutorial Times : M-F except WED . 7:45-8:25 or M-F 4 th period lunch w/a pass Contacting Me : Will respond until 7:00pm each evening- via E-MAIL j mori for Julie Web Page : Learning Point OR www.scientistintraining.com 7) Grades : 70% Labs & Assignments , 20% Quizzes & Tests, 10% Journals (checked every 2-3 weeks)

6. 3 access points: Learning Point My Plan Mesa Verde Web Page – Dept. Drop Down - MORI Check Grades – Updated weekly Class Calendar - Know what we ’re doing; check when absent; time management Accessing Class Information

7. Quarter System This Year 4 Report Cards Progress Notes sent out about every THREE weeks in science for SIGNATURE

8. Usually , is whatever you have not finished during class Tutorials – Nine offered each week M-F except WED,: 7:35-8:20am M-F: 4 th period lunch with a PASS Late work IS accepted with 10% deducted for each day late. Homework

9. Assignment Log #1 Check Off Date Given Date Due Name of Assignment Possible Pts. Earned Pts. 1/23 1/24 Help Me Get to Know You 50 1/23 1/26 Signed Brochure 35 1/23 2/1 E-Mail Me (Name-first & last, period of science this term, favorite lab or science experience K-7th) 40

10. Paper Towels Kleenex Ream of Paper Pencils Large & Small FREEZER zip lock bags Guest Speakers Wish List of Supplies

11. Share Yellow Brochure with parents and get signed Collect Supplies for Success Lab Supply Donation – $5.00 Checks to MVMS E-mail Me: Your Name – First and Last Period of science this semester Favorite lab or science experience K-7 th grade and why? First Day Homeowrk

12. Due Tomorrow: : Help Me Get to Know You Due Thursday: Signed Brochure Due Next Wednesday: E-mail Me Best by 2/5: Lab Supply Donation –– Check to MVMS Remember