Rules and Procedures Ms. Parente & Ms. Murray & Ms. Johnson Welcome to Rules and Procedures Ms. Parente & Ms. Murray & Ms. Johnson

First, what is Makerspace? Makerspace is a fun, awesome space where you can use your imagination to create anything. It is a DIY (do-it-yourself) space where you gather with classmates to create, invent, and learn.

Neatness counts!! Makerspace is a communal (shared) space. We need to keep it ORGANIZED! That means we: Return materials to their proper bins Return electronics to the correct chargers Begin clean-up IMMEDIATELY when the bell rings

Keep Track of Your Stuff!! Store projects on designated shelves only. Make sure you place your projects on the shelves for your grade. Place a label with YOUR NAME on the project or on the bin where you store it. Any project without a name will be dismantled.

Food Free makerspace Absolutely NO FOOD OR DRINKS Do NOT bring any food or drink with you to the Makerspace.

Don’t Be a Makerspace HOg... Use materials being mindful of CONSERVATION. We emphasize: MAKERS over TAKERS PROCESS over PRODUCT The whole point of Makerspace is to used recycled materials.

Limited Supply... Each student is permitted to bring home: 1 motor 1 battery holder 1 switch Projects with wires do not go home without permission from a Makerspace teacher. Be aware that if you “stockpile” materials in your bin, they will be removed.

SAFETY FIRST! YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!! (THAT MEANS MOST IMPORTANT) SAFETY RULES EVERYONE MUST FOLLOW:

LEARN THE TOOLS... You must be taught BY A TEACHER how to use ALL TOOLS (including the sewing kit) BEFORE YOU MAY USE THEM ON YOUR OWN. NO EXCEPTIONS!

MORE RULES... Be aware of people around you and the tools they may be using. Safety Goggles must be worn when using the saw or drill. Do not put the glue gun away while it is still hot.

School Appropriate... Makerspace is a fun, awesome space where you can use your imagination to create anything… EXCEPT: Weapons or items that may be harmful Anything inappropriate or mean-spirited in any way Mrs. Parente!

You Have a Responsibility to Come to Enrichment As with all Enrichment Classes, you must come to every session. If you miss two classes due to unexcused absences, you will be dropped and a student on the waitlist will take your place for the quarter. Excused absences are okay, but you must tell the enrichment teacher why you are not coming. Examples of UNEXCUSED ABSENCES: You don’t feel like going You “forgot” It’s a nice day and you want to play outside Your partner is absent Examples of EXCUSED ABSENCES: You are absent from school or go home early You are sick in the Nurse’s Office A teacher asks you to take a test or come for extra help at recess

MAKERSPACE IS HERE FOR YOU TO EXPLORE AND CREATE REMEMBER TO: Ask questions Be curious Help each other Use your problem solving skills If it doesn’t work the first time, keep modifying (making changes) and testing until you are successful Have fun!