Welcome to 4 th Grade

Ms. Anderson 4 th Grade ELA/SS

All about me! Beltline Elementary 2012-Present 4 th Grade ELA/SS Paul L. Dunbar Elementary th Grade ELA/SS Paul L Dunbar Jaguar Cheer/Dance Coach Texas Department of Criminal Justice Dallas County Sheriff’s Department

People You Should Know! Mr. Jackson- Principal Ms. Stevenson- Assistant Principal Ms. Nimmer- Counselor Mrs. Pipkins- Master Teacher Ms. Spencer- Master Teacher Nurse Cullum- School Nurse Mrs. Pape- Administrative Secretary Mrs. Fulbright- Attendance Clerk

Classroom Rules Bring all materials to class Raise hand to be recognized or leave your seat Keep hands, feet and all objects to yourself Respect others and their property

Rewards Verbal Praise Positive Note Reward Boxes Treat from Treasure Box Lunch with the teacher

Consequences Verbal Warning Student/Teacher Conference Discipline Paragraph Parent Phone Call Office Referral

Office Consequences  First offense – Counseling from Mrs. Nimmer/Stevenson/Jackson  Second offense - -- Conference and phone call to parent  Third offense -- ISS (in school suspension) for 1 – 3 days  Fourth offense - - OSS (out of school suspension) for 1 day  Fifth offense – OSS for 2 – 3 days  Sixth and above offense – Consider placement J.D. Hall Learning Center  NOTE: there is “0” tolerance for physical altercations or bullying. Any physical altercations (fights) and/or bullying will result in a 3 day suspension.

Importanttimes

Breakfast in the Classroom 7:55-8:10

Recess 12:45-1:00 Weather Permitting

Lunch 1:05 * Student snacks are optional

Dismissal 3:25

C  Once you enter, go straight to the end of a line (no line hopping).  Walking/running around will not be tolerated.  Once seated, students will remain seated.  Yelling and horse playing (loud talking is not permitted).  Profanity is not allowed.  Once you exit serving line, go directly to your table to sit and eat.  1 st 15 min. will be for eating in silence. Students may talk for the 2 nd 15 min.  Remove all food & trash from the table and place it in a receptacle (trash can).  Students sit boy/girl and all face same direction, toward the office. Cafeteria Procedures

(when walking in the hallways – going to class, lunch, CLAMP)  Straight line, one behind the other or shoulder to shoulder  Facing forward, with eyes looking straight ahead.  Hands behind your back or at your sides.  Voices Silent (Zero level) Tiger Formation

 W ith respect  Treating everyone, including yourself and everything around you, like they are special  A lways responsible  Able to distinguish between right and wrong  Y earning to Learn  a desire to learn no matter what The Belt Line Way

 1. Students may talk with teachers’ permission.  2.Students are expected to walk quietly and orderly to assigned places.  3. Students are expected to display a positive attitude by accepting consequences appropriately.  4. Students are expected to respect and obey all staff members.  5. Students are to be in uniform each day with shirts tucked in. At Belt Line we dress for success Campus Expectations

Expected Student Work Habits 1.Listen attentively 2.Remain on task 3.Give 100% 4.Ask questions 5.Use time wisely 6.Turn in your best work on time

Voice Level  Level Zero – Silent  Level One – Soft conversation with the person directly in front or next to you  Level Two – Inside voice  Level Three – Outside, play voice

Homework Spelling Contract and Reading Log to be done daily Homework is to be recorded in the agenda daily.

What happens when I am absent?

When you are absent … Bring a note and turn it in to the office ( Mrs.Fulbright) or Ms. Anderson Check the “ While You Were Out” folder Turn in make up work within 3 school days

Absences … Excused Absences High Fever Vomiting Funeral Hospitalization

Absences … Unexcused Absences headache Transportation issues Headache/ Stomache Hair appointment

Late Assignment Policy!!!!!! Day 1 an assignment is late-75 is the highest grade Day 2 an Assignment is late-70 is the highest grade Day 3 an assignment is late-0 with no opportunity to make-up The grade for makeup work after an unexcused absence shall be no higher than 70.

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