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Bell Ringer On your notecard: Describe 3 things that you accomplished over the summer (PG rated).

AGENDA Foundations Lesson Syllabus Bell Ringer - Vocabulary Student Information Sheet Introduction Student Folder/Symbolization About the teacher Classroom Rules Two Truths and a Lie Classroom Format Exit Slip Expectations Syllabus Foundations Lesson

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW BOTH OF MY NAMES YOUR TEACHER Ms. Watanabe (Wa-ta-na-be) Ms. Kimi NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW BOTH OF MY NAMES

What you need to know about your teacher… Japanese Live in Fernandina Beach Skin Condition - Psoriasis Graduated from UNF Currently attending Graduate School at UNF I love Cats, other animals, and Cute things (Be warned…they will appear in things I create)

What you need to know about your teacher continued… I just became an Auntie!!!

What you need to know about your teacher… I will reference Family Guy, American Dad, Boondocks, and the Cleveland show. I like to use students in my classes as examples.

Ms. Watanabe’s Pet Peeves/Rules… No one may open the door (unless I ask you to)...If you open the door with out permission, you will receive a referral. No one may use the back door (it is only for emergencies)

Ms. Watanabe’s Pet Peeves/Rules… Do not start a sentence with, “What had happened was…” Realize that there is a fine line/time and place between joking/playing around AND disrespect/bullying When I address the class with my hand up every needs to be silent.

Classroom Rules Do not throw any objects Respect yourselves and others Be on time and prepared Recognize and adhere to boundaries Keep your hands, belongings, and body to yourself. Do not get out of your seat without permission

School Rules Remember to dress appropriately You must have your ID’s on you at all times No backpacks or large bags permitted in the classroom unless they are clear or mesh All electronic devices should be put away

Know how to log onto Oneview (e-mail account) Norms… Know how to log onto Oneview (e-mail account) Raise your hand to speak Get out of your seat to sharpen your pencil ONLY during work times

Collaboration/Group Work Group Projects Independent Work The Class Collaboration/Group Work Group Projects Independent Work Independent Reading Discussion Teacher-led group work

MATERIALS 1 SUBJECT SPIRAL NOTEBOOK NOTEBOOK PAPER PEN/PENCIL HIGHLIGHTERS 5 TAB Dividers A/B Day Binder

WEBSITE watanabe1617.weebly.com This should be up and running by the end of this week.

REMIND Text this: @4a6e6k To this: 81010

NOTE: There will be times that you will be able to use your cell phone/electronic device in class. There will be times that you will be able to toss a paper ball into the trash can. YOUR CLASS’ MATURITY LEVEL/BEHAVIOR IS THE DECIDING FACTOR IN WHETHER WE GET TO HAVE THESE FUN ACTIVITIES.

The classroom is rearranged often Seating Chart is rearranged often ***WARNING*** The classroom is rearranged often Seating Chart is rearranged often Participation and Attendance are a factor in your grade calculation You will be speaking/teaching in front of the class by the end of the year.

Each Quarter gets progressively more difficult ***WARNING*** Each Quarter gets progressively more difficult Grading gets progressively harder with each passing quarter

GO OVER SYLLABUS DUE SIGNED BY 8/22/2016 This is for a grade.

Foundations Lesson

Student Information Sheet Please Fill out the Form FRONT and BACK When you have finished, sit quietly until everyone else finishes theirs If you have any questions, please raise your hand

Student Folder/Symbolization Please Write Your Name on the Tab LAST NAME, FIRST NAME On the cover draw pictures, words, phrases that symbolize you and your personality When you have finished, place your information sheet into the folder

On the provided note-card, write two truths about yourself and a lie. Two Truths and a Lie On the provided note-card, write two truths about yourself and a lie. Do not write them in that order Make them tricky…You want to fool your classmates

Closing Activity