2. Be seated and begin ‘Twas the Night Before School Started located on your desk. Mrs. Walker’s Fourth Grade Students! 1. Hang up your backpack on the coat rack with your name.

Today you will: Before lunch and recess Visit the Cafeteria Learn fire drill procedures Learn a few facts about Mrs. Walker Get to know your classmates Attend Music Review ROAR expectations After lunch and recess Create the classroom rules and incentives Learn classroom routines and transition routines Organize your desk and classroom supplies Learn about the agenda book Get to know your classmates

Cafeteria Visit What behaviors should we have while in the cafeteria?

Fire Drill Procedures You must stay silent the entire time! Line up single file at the exit door in classroom. Silently exit the classroom. Turn right and line up on the field next to the portables. Wait for Mrs. Walker to take attendance. Say “here” when name is called.

All About Mrs. Walker I was born in Detroit Michigan and grew up in Columbia, Maryland. I attended the University of Maryland for college. I am a huge Terps fan! I’ve been married for three years. My family is very important to me and I love spending time with them. I have three big sisters and a little brother. I can’t forget my dog Rusty! I am a cheerleading coach for Wilde Lake High School. It is the same high school in which I attended and graduated. I love to dance and am always in the mood for a good joke.

In this classroom, we will believe in ourselves and our classmates. We will work hard to achieve our goals.

In this classroom, we will work together to create a positive climate.

Enjoy your recess and lunch time.

Talk to your tablemates about your classroom rule ideas. Share with the class the ideas of your table. Let’s agree on the rules. What should be our classroom rules?

Class Routines Pencil Sharpener Pencil sharpeners are located in the back and front of the room. Sharpen pencils in the morning and after lunch. DO NOT sharpen pencils while Mrs. Walker is giving directions.

Class Routines Bathroom You must be given permission to use the bathroom. Use the bathroom sign to ask for permission. Use the bathroom during breakfast time and lunch time. Only 1 girl and 1 boy out at a time. You MUST sign out and sign in. Take and return pass.

Class Routines Water Fountain You must be given permission to get a drink. Use the water sign to ask for permission. You may not ask for water while Mrs. Walker is giving directions. Only 1 girl and 1 boy out at a time. You MUST sign out and sign in.

Class Routines Raise your hand! Make sure you raise your hand before talking. Wait until you are called on before talking. Sometimes Mrs. Walker will call on you by picking your name on a popsicle stick...so make sure you are LISTENING!!!

Class Routines When can I get out of my seat? When can I throw away trash? When can I talk to my tablemates? Only with permission from Mrs. Walker!

Class Transitions Breakfast  Math Show you’re ready to line up! Math  Related Arts Show you’re ready to line up! Related Arts  Writing Show you’re ready to begin! Writing  Recess Show you’re ready to line up! Lunch  Content Show you’re ready to begin! Content  LA Show you’re ready to begin! You can always read while you are waiting. Once Mrs. Walker begins you must put your book away.

Let’s Review the Agenda Book What do you remember about using the agenda book?

In this classroom, it is expected that homework will be completed and turned in each day. The homework for tonight is written on our agenda poster located on the chalkboard. You will write homework in your agenda book in the morning!

You will need: 4 folders 4 composition books or spiral notebooks pencil box sharpened pencils colored pencils scissors glue sticks highlighter markers (optional)

Composition Books or Spiral Notebooks Write your name on the cover of each composition book or spiral notebook. Each item should be labeled one of the following: Word Study Writing Math Language Arts

Folders Write your name on the cover of each folder. Each folder should be labeled one of the following: Math Home Language Arts Content

It’s time to review what you learned today. 1.Identify three things that you learned. 2.What are two things you will share when you get home? 3.One thing you would like to review tomorrow.

It’s Dismissal Time. Have a wonderful night! See you tomorrow.