Mrs. Denise Lewis 4th Grade Dade Elementary Welcome to my class! Mrs. Denise Lewis 4th Grade Dade Elementary

Information about your teacher: My name is Mrs. Denise Lewis. I am married to Ricky Lewis. We have one son, Jared Lewis, who is in 11th grade at Dade County High School this year. This is my 25th year of teaching. I taught 2nd grade for 16 years. Now I have moved up to 4th grade and I love it here!  I love Alabama Crimson Tide and try to watch all the games during football season. ROLL TIDE!

This is my husband, son, mother, father, and me at the beach.

Expectations of your teacher: I expect everyone to TRY their best. I expect to hear “I will try” instead of “I can’t”. I think every child can learn and I will try to help you learn the best I can. I expect you to respect me and other adults. I will always love you even if I don’t love your behavior at certain times.

Mrs. Denise Lewis 4th Grade   General Schedule 2016-2017 8:00-8:30 Students come in and use restroom/get water (Announcements, take attendance, money, notes, etc.) WOW (Working on Writing) Time 8:30-9:00 RTI Groups/ Enrichment/ Remediation Computer Rotation Schedule (Some students go to Mrs. Rose and some of her students come to my room as needed for small groups-see rotation chart) 9:00-10:30 Math (I teach Mrs. Rose’s class while she teaches ELA to my class) 10:30-12:05 Math (I teach Math to my own class) 12:05-12:35 LUNCH (Line 1) Restroom/Water 12:35-12:55 Recess (Upper/Front Playground) 1:00-1:55 COMMON PLANNING/BLOCK __Mon.- Lower PE (Millican) __Tues.-Music __Wed.- Upper PE(Bradford) __Thurs.-Library __Fri.-Day 1- Lower PE __Fri.-Day 2-Music __Fri.-Day 3-Upper PE __ Fri.-Day 4-Library 1:55-2:45 Science & Health (We alternate days-I teach Mrs. Rose’s class while she teaches Social Studies to my class) 2:45-3:00 Daily Review/Car Riders & Bus Riders leave

Morning procedures: Put your black communication notebook in your cubby. Turn in any notes, money, or work to me. Quietly go to the restroom and get water if you need to do so. Sharpen any pencils you will need for the day. Begin WOW (Working on Writing) Time. The topic or question for the day should be on the board.

Restroom Procedures: When I call your group, you will WALK to get in line and wait on all groups to be called. We will all walk silently in a straight line. At the restroom, we will make a line by the girl’s restroom and a line by the boy’s restroom. Only 5 students at a time are allowed in each restroom. Once in the restrooms, we follow our school restroom rules, which are posted on the wall.

Small Group Time procedures: When we have small group time, you are expected to work quietly on your work while I help individual students or small groups. As always, do your own work, unless I say partner or small group help is allowed. You may raise your hands with questions, unless I am at the table helping an individual student or a small group. If I am helping them, you must wait until my small group time is over to ask me a question. If you forget and approach the group, I will nicely remind you with this hand signal. When you see that, please return to your seat.

DES Paw Pride All Settings Be Respectful Be quiet when asked Be honest-tell the truth Be Responsible Arrive on time Enter & exit area quietly Be a Learner Be an active listener Follow directions the first time Be Safe Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself Stay with your group

Respect yourself & all adults DES Paw Pride Classroom/Block Be Respectful Respect yourself & all adults Respect other classmates & their belongings   Be Responsible Be prepared Accept responsibility for your actions Cooperate with others Complete assignments Clean-up after yourself Be a Learner Allow teachers to teach & students to learn  Follow all classroom rules & procedures Use inside voices & raise your hand Be Safe Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself  Use materials correctly Ask permission to leave the classroom

DES Paw Pride Hallways Be Respectful Silent feet & voices Enjoy artwork & other displayed items-do not touch Be Responsible Help keep walls & floors clean Use water fountain correctly Keep hands & feet to yourself Be a Learner Follow directions Go directly to your destination Be Safe Walk in a single-file line & stay to the right Walk at all times

DES Paw Pride Restrooms Be Respectful Respect the privacy of others Leave area clean Be Responsible Flush the toilet Clean up after yourself Make sure water is turned off Silence Be a Learner Return to your class or line promptly   Be Safe Wash hands Use toilets & sinks correctly-no climbing

DES Paw Pride Cafeteria Be Respectful Follow 10 minute silent rule Use whisper voices Use good table manners Be Responsible Clean up after yourself including under your table Make sure table is wiped before you leave Get permission to leave your table Be a Learner Get all needed items while in line Know your lunch number Follow staff directions the first time given Be Safe Keep hands, feet, food and other objects to yourself Walk at all times

DES Paw Pride Playground/Recess Be Respectful Accept skill differences Enter and exit the building quietly Leave rocks & dirt in their places Be Responsible Keep woodchips in their place Bring in all jackets and trash Line up immediately when given signal Dress appropriately for weather Be a Learner Be a problem-solver Help others learn the games Use equipment appropriately   Be Safe Stay in designated area Go down the slide & up the steps one at a time-no monkey bars Report unsafe behavior & injuries

DES Paw Pride Car Duty Be Respectful Stay seated Silent feet & voices Be Responsible Listen for your name to be called & get up quickly (for car dismissal) Listen for your class to be called & take all of your belongings (morning hall duty)   Be a Learner Read a book Be Safe Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself Sit with your group and/or grade-level

DES Paw Pride Bus Be Respectful   DES Paw Pride Bus Be Respectful Be courteous & respectful to the bus driver & other students Keep bus clean Use kind words Be Responsible Remember to take all of your belongings Use quiet inside voices Be a Learner Follow bus driver directions Report problems to bus driver Be Safe Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself Remain seated Sit face forward at all times Keep body & belongings inside the bus

“Hand-in-Hand” That is our school motto. I believe that if we all work together (parents, students, and teachers), we can have a great year. I am looking forward to being your teacher this year and I hope you are looking forward to being my student.  Mrs. Lewis