Welcome to

1. Welcome to Ms. Banjavcic’s Classroom!

2. Rule # 1 Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. Sit down quietly and start your bellwork right away. Don’t waste your own time.

3. Rule # 2 Bring all books and materials to class. You will always need a notebook and a pencil.

4. Rule # 3 Follow directions the first time they are given.

5. Rule #4 Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak or leave our seat Wait to be called upon and don’t blurt out answers! Stay in your seat unless you have permission to get up!

6. Rule #5 Listen while others are talking. Listen to your teacher and other students while they are talking. You never know when you might miss something important.

7. Rule #6 Make smart choices • Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. • Use your class time wisely • Complete all of your work on time

8. Rule #7 Absolutely no teasing, bullying or swearing Respect yourself and others around you! Be polite and help your fellow students (and your teacher).

9. Rule #8 Follow all safety guidelines when doing science experiments.

10. Rule #9 No cell phones, ipods, headphones or other gadgets visible during class No texting language in your writing (idk, ur, nvm, etc).

11. Review: • Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings. • Bring all books and materials to class. • Follow directions the first time they are given. • Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. • Do not talk while others are talking. • Make smart choices - keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. • Absolutely no teasing, bullying or swearing – respect yourself and others around you. • Follow all safety guidelines when doing science experiments. • No cell phones, ipods or other gadgets to be used during class.

12. When to stop and listen… Eyes & Ears TIMEOUT!!! If I say “Eyes & Ears”, you need to put down your pencil/pen, look at me, and get ready to listen! No talking! If I say “TIMEOUT!!!”, (just like in sports) you need to freeze and stop talking. Chances are I need to explain something important.

13. What is the grading scale? A = 90-100 B = 80-89 C = 70-79 D = 60-69 F = Below 59 How are grades calculated? Classwork/Labs = 35% Participation (bellwork/notes) = 25% Quizzes and Tests = 25% Projects = 10% Homework = 5% What happens if I catch someone cheating? All the people involved will earn a ZERO on that assignment and may be referred to the office. Remember … It’s ok to give help or hints, but it is NOT ok to give answers!

14. What happens if I forget an assignment at home, leave it on the bus, or just don’t do it at all?I will earn a zero on that assignment!How can I earn credit for late work?Late work will be accepted up to the end of the quarter. 50% will be taken off every late assignment. Late work must be turned in to Ms. Banjavcic, not the bins.How long do I have to make up work missed while I was absent?I will have two days for each day I was absent to make up the work assigned while I was gone. Any work that was due the day I was absent is due when I return to class.When should I see Ms. Banjavcic for extra help?I should ask questions during class when we have time to work on assignments or make arrangements to come in before or after school. I should not wait until an assignment is due to ask for help.

15. Where can I find the following items? • Pencil Sharpener • Kleenex • Computers • Emergency Maps • Dictionaries • Textbooks • Absent Folders • Work Bins • Colored Pencils, Crayons and Markers • Scissors • Rulers • Glue • Extra Paper • Pencils • Garbage/Recycling

16. Important Websites http://www.msbanjavcicscience.yolasite.com On this website you will find lecture notes, assignments, a class schedule, helpful resources and my contact information! Check here often!

17. A little bit about Ms. Banjavcic • Born and raised near Chicago, IL • Attended Illinois State University • BSE in Elementary Education (K-9) specializing in middle school science, social studies and language arts • 3rd year teaching science at Maricopa Wells • Huge Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks fan. • Assistant baseball coach at Maricopa Wells • Taught 3rd grade in England • Has a cat named Ozzie • Younger sister is a Sergeant in the Army, currently stationed in Ft. Carson in Colorado Springs, CO.

18. And now…your first activity… • Ms. Banjavcic will divide you into groups and give you a textbook unit number. • Once in groups, have the materials person get a piece of paper, marker and textbooks for your group. • The person who is the writer needs to write the letters of the alphabet on the paper with plenty of space in between each letter. • Open your textbooks to the unit number that was given to your group. • Find a topic/idea/vocab word for each letter of the alphabet. The writer needs to write that word next to the corresponding letter. • You must stay within your unit number and cannot use the glossary or index. • We will share answers as a class and compile a list of the many topics we will be learning about this year. • Write two paragraphs about the topic you are most excited to learn about and why. Which topic sounds the most boring to you and why?