Ms. Mehlert Geometry, Geometry Honors, Intermediate Welcome! Ms. Mehlert Geometry, Geometry Honors, Intermediate

Please Create a table tent – fold the paper into thirds “hamburger style” You can look at my example at the front of the room 

Fill out the table tent (middle section) Your Name Favorite Number Grade you’re in Favorite memory from this summer Song that gets stuck in your head often

Ms. Mehlert 14 20 Tom Petty Concert LWYMMD

Meet the teacher MS. Mehlert (May-Lert) 4th year teaching First year at Rogers Graduated from Gonzaga Student taught at NC

Class Expectations 1 2 3 4 5 Be Respectful Tell the Truth Be Present Clean Up 4 Don’t Give Up 5

Big Goal:

My Goals for This Year Mindfulness Growth Mindset Collaborative Study Groups Number Talks & Other Activities

Mindfulness – Why? Psychological Benefits Health Benefits Reduces stress Increases immune system Decreases pain Psychological Benefits Stress reduction Boosts working memory Increased focus Less emotional reactivity More cognitive flexibility

Mindfulness – What?

Mindfulness - What Mindful Breathing Eating Coloring 4-5-6 Belly breathing Eating Coloring Any activity that helps you be mindful

Mindful - Practice

Procedures Entering the room Leaving the room Phones/Technology Pick up handouts Go to your seat Take out materials Get started on the warm up Leaving the room 3 hall passes per semester Must get permission & have pass signed off Phones/Technology All tech must be turned off or on silent No headphones

Syllabus signature sheet/parent survey Tonight’s Assignment Get to Know You Survey Syllabus signature sheet/parent survey