Welcome to Mr. U’s inaugural class! Who is Mr. U?

El Paso, TX Mayo Clinic Winona State University K-6 & 7 th and 8 th grade Social Studies Graduate Induction Program What can you expect out of this class and Mr. U?

“…if you’re going to be a street sweeper, be the best street sweeper you can be. Sweep the streets like Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel. Like Shakespeare wrote literature. Let them put a sign up right here that says, ‘The best street sweeper in the world lives right here.’ And if you can do that, you do the best there is in life, knowing you did your best to be the best you could be, no matter what you choose to do. That’s why.” – Nick Saban What does Mr. U expect out of you?

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently” – Henry Ford What else should you know?

High Expectations Accountability Fun Ask Questions – not statements How will you succeed this year?

Hard work. Helping your classmates. Raising your hand. Personal Space. Communication. Doing the work – Learn by Doing! Walk your trash to the trash can. Sitting in your chair or on your stool. Do not touch labs or other students’ projects. Assigned seating. Punctuality. First and Last name (and #) on your work. Elevator Rule. What works?

“I don’t get it.” Bullying. Talking out of turn/interrupting. Borrowing from Mr. U – without asking. Throwing objects. Do not sit on the tables or counters. Do not touch labs or other students’ projects. Tardiness – both to class and your work. Nameless papers. Barging in. What doesn’t work?

Let’s not make it a good year, let’s make it a great year.