Welcome to Ms. Dunbar’s Class  Getting to know you and me!

A little about me…  Melissa Dunbar  Children: Corey 19, Kain 16, Sarah 12  Graduated Schreiner University  Masters degree in Education and have my Principal certification  Native American  Love to read, fish, write, and SCUBA DIVE

My expectations of each and everyone of you!  Why? Because I believe in you!  I know you are ALL smart, and never want to hear differently.  You can do anything you try.  “I can’t” is the acronym for “I Completely Admit I’m Not Trying.”

What Are Procedures?  Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis.  This will allow us to focus all of our attention on the wonderful world of writing!

Entering Class Procedures The Big, Red “M” Is Your Friend!  The “M” on the board represents the Materials you will need for class.  Beneath you will find our lesson for the day.  Please have these items and be in your seat working on your “Bell Ringer” by the time the tardy bell rings each day. M Agenda Pencil Paper Tool Folder Today we will be playing in the preposition patch!

“Whose turn is it to talk?” Procedures  We will all have the opportunity to talk.  When it is your turn, we will all listen.  When it is my turn, we will all listen.  When I raise my hand please freeze, keep eyes on me, and be ready for instructions. I will have something to say.

Absence Procedures  I really and sincerely miss you when you are not here. No empty chairs!  Do your best never to be absent. I understand sometimes we get sick, but try to always be here. Let’s beat the 6 th and 8 th graders and have the most perfect attendance rewards at the end of the year. WE CAN DO IT!

Library Procedures  Push in chairs.  Computers are for research or finding a book.  QUIET, please.  Check with Mrs. Klemstein every time you visit to make sure you are clear. Communication with her is very important. Just be honest!  Wipe your feet before entering.  Notebooks by the door.  Remember, she will accept canned goods for the food bank instead of money for your fines.

Lunchroom Procedures  Use your manners.  Food belongs on your tray or in your mouth.  Clean up your table and the floor around.  Talk quietly.  No charges.  Say “thank you” to the people who work so hard to feed you!

Visitor/Substitute Procedures  When someone enters the classroom: immediately there should be silence.  Continue on with your lesson.  I am rarely out, however if I am, please treat the substitute as respectfully as you treat me. I expect the same good behavior at all times.

Tool Folder Procedure  Your tool folder is your organization for this class. This binder will include all handouts and notes you take for each concept learned in class.  You will use your tool folder each time you write an essay to help guide you in the writing process.  The tool folder will remain in the classroom on the shelf labeled for your class period.  Please keep extra pencils and notebook paper in the tool folder so you will be prepared to write!

SAFE ZONE Procedures  This classroom is a Safe Zone.  No one is allowed to say anything ugly about you or to you while you are here.  You are not allowed to talk about others, and others are not allowed to talk about you.  You are free to ask/answer questions, share your feelings, and be your true self.  If someone calls you a name or is negative to you, they will be asked to apologize and say three positive things about you.  We are a family unit in this class and anything you share will remain here.

Finally…  I am so happy to be here with you.  You are all very important to me.  Hablo español. Si usted necesita ayuda a preguntarme.