Welcome to a Great Fifth Grade Year! Starring….you!

Featuring Ms. Amanda Brooks in her debut role as your new teacher!

Cast of Characters Each of you will have a special job that will determine what role you will play in the classroom, and later in the day we will determine them! Errand Runner Secretary Basket Carrier Time Keeper Room Keepers (2) Paper Deliverers(2) Paper Collectors (2) Math Helper Garbage Assistants/Cafeteria Workers (2) Line Leader Ticket Master DJ Make Up Work Helper Light Person

You are now the stars of the school As fifth graders all of your younger peers will be looking to you as role models. I know this is a great responsibility, but as your teacher I know you will do a wonderful job.

The Do’s and Don’ts of our Class Characters . The Do’s and Don’ts of our Class Characters

The Do’s Kind words Respect Best manners always Be prepared Follow all procedures Do your very best to be a good friend, student, classmate, and person. Do your best work each and everyday.

Disrespect yourself or others Stop trying your best! The Don’ts Doubt yourself Break our school rules Disrespect yourself or others Stop trying your best!

How to Perform our Procedures A procedure is the order in which we do things in and out of class. Remember our school is our stage, and while we are here we always perform our best.

L-Learners (that’s you) L-Listening Introduction: B.E.L.L. B- Brooks (that’s me) E-Expects L-Learners (that’s you) L-Listening

What to do when you hear the B.E.L.L. Stop all talking Look at me Grab a pencil in paper in case I give you some important information!

Silent B.E.L.L. The silent bell happens automatically when: A visitor enters our class I am on the telephone! That means you have to pay extra close attention because the bell won’t ring!

Act 1: Morning Routine Unpack Make your lunch choice Check board for bell ringer Get ready for a great day!

Act 2: Lining Up and Hallway Procedure I will call you by group. Hands go by your side and eyes ahead. Walk down right side of hall No talking Set great example for younger peers

Monitors take position Enter 3 students at a time No talking Act 3: Bathroom Monitors take position Enter 3 students at a time No talking Find your place in the line as you exit.

Act 4: Lunch Line Up Order Brought lunch Low Choice High Choice Cafeteria Quiet Set Example Respect adult in charge Leaving I’ll call one bench at a time Line up Science materials

Act 5: Extra Activities (Library, P.E., and Music) Remember these activities are a privilege. Follow directions of the adult in charge.

Act 6: Everyday Classroom Routines Pencils- Sharpen before bell Emergency pencil cup Communication- Raise hand Listen Respect each other’s opinions

Unscheduled Restroom Breaks- Loss of ticket Use breaks wisely Emergency Restroom Breaks- GO Computer Testing- Name on Board Erase when finished Place test in folder

Continued Make-Up Work- Folder Mailbox Completed Work- Paper Collectors Basket. Papers- All papers should have D. A. N. Date Assignment and Name

Act 7: When Your Finished Complete unfinished work or homework. Read AR or work on AM Clean your area. Grab a book from our class library! Write a book report for extra tickets.

Final Act: Afternoon Routine Sharing Circle Clean your area Make every second count! Car Riders Walkers Bus Riders

Director’s Notes: Communicating with the teacher Private Matters Mailbox Break During Class- Raise your hand You will get a chance to speak  Extra- Stories, Positive Comments, Etc. My mailbox

Academy Awards of Our Class Smarty Pants- 100 on AR or Am Lunch in the Room- Behavior Goal Met Desert on me!

Look What We Did- Each of you will have your best work posted on this board at all times. Tickets On task Drawing on Friday

What will our final production be? Great year Wonderful learning experiences. New friends Wonderful Memories

A note from your Director/Teacher I am so happy to have you in our “cast.” I know you each already are wonderful characters who can bring so much to this class. As your teacher I promise to give you all the tools you will need to succeed this year, and we will grow and learn together each day.

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” -Ghandi