1. Endeavor Elementary School

2.  My family and faith  My career and education ◦ United States Marine Corps / Army 21 Years ◦ Graduated from Athens State University 2006  My hobbies and interests ◦ Teaching ◦ Woodworking, being outdoors, music  My philosophy concerning parents and teachers  Concerning children, and why I teach  ?

3.  Email is preferred: tgels@madison.k12.al.us  School phone and voicemail  Notes  The class blog and wiki

4.  Morning arrival is no later than 7:45 ◦ If you arrive after 7:45, please take your student to the front desk to sign in  Afternoon dismissal begins at 2:25 ◦ Please do not check out from the front desk between 2:15 and 2:45  Please be on time to school and don’t leave early whenever possible  Our schedule, “pull outs,” and recess

5.  Let’s take a look!

6.  Dress Code  Book Bags  Bus Rules  Check-in/out procedures  Respect for person, privacy, and property  Students questioned by DHR  Prohibited substances and devices ◦ Cell phones and other electronic gadgets

7.  Medications ◦ Students must not transport meds to and from school  Classification of violations and consequences  Attendance: excused vs. unexcused ◦ Please submit a note within 3 days ◦ Prior approval of absence  Truancy

8.  Take care of yourself  Take care of others  Take care of our stuff  Expectations list  My discipline procedures  “All school-wide rules are in effect.”  Taking care of our school

9.  Desks and lockers  My area  Smart Board  Computers  Reading

10.  All visitors must sign in – Student Safety  Impromptu visits to the classroom

11.  Only front doors open during school hours  Fire drills  Tornado / severe weather drills  Lockdowns  Safety plan  Transportation: Bus changes on webpage ◦ Late buses  Emergency Closings: School Messenger

12.  “Why are we here?”  Grading philosophy and procedures  Readin’ Writin’ and ‘Rithmatic ◦ AR and reading at home  The Alabama Course of Study  AMSTI  Textbooks

13.  Computers, cameras, and recorders ◦ Blogs, wiki, Moodle, email, etc. ◦ Logo Paths, Scratch ◦ Technology survey  Homework  Blue Folders  Conferences

14.  Additional school supplies  “Fee Replacement Money” $0

15.  Student accounts ◦ Charging meals  “Can I get ice cream?”  Birthday celebrations  Snacks and candy in the classroom

16.  NKOTB  DARE  PTA  Boxtops!

17.  Parties  Scholastic book orders  Parking around the building (fire lanes)  School webpage  A change of clothes  Fund raisers  STI PINs  Bus drivers will be in the gym tonight!