1. Welcome to a Great Fifth Grade Year!
Starring….you!

2. Featuring Ms. Johnston in her debut role as your FIFTH teacher!

3. Cast of Characters Each of you will have a special job that will determine what role you will play in the classroom, and later in the day we will determine them!
Alketa Andrea
Bryanna Natasha
Josias Valon
Evelyn Justin S.
Ryan Mikeyla
Richard Dylan
Elana Rowen
Justin F. *Mrs. Keating
Fran *Mrs. Novak
Kaitlyn *Mrs. Marchioni
Nicholas
Annabelle
Devin
Angel
Jovani

4. You are now the stars of the school
As fifth graders, all of your younger peers will be looking to you as role models. I know this is a great responsibility. Since I taught many of you in third grade, I feel as though you are certainly up for the challenge. Let’s set the tone on day one to be the best class we can be! Graduation 2017 will be here before you know it!!

5. The Do’s and Don’ts of our Class Characters.
The Do’s and Don’ts of our Class Characters

6. The Do’s Kind words Respect Best manners always Be prepared
Follow all procedures
Do your very best to be a good friend, student, classmate, and person.
Do your best work each and everyday.

7. Disrespect yourself or others Stop trying your best!
The Don’ts
Doubt yourself
Break our school rules
Disrespect yourself or others
Stop trying your best!

8. How to Perform our Procedures
A procedure is the order in which we do things in and out of class. Remember our school is our stage, and while we are here, we always perform our best.

9. Introduction: B.E.L.L. B-Because Johnston (that’s me) E-Expect
L- the Learners (that’s you)
L- to be Listening

10. What to do when you hear the B.E.L.L.
Stop all talking
Look at me
Grab a pencil/pen/paper/post-it/chromebook/laptop/etc. in case I give you some important information!

11. Act 1: Morning Routine Unpack Make your lunch choice
Jobs/Announcements
Copy an homework/get started on any assignments.
Transition to classes.
Have a a great day!

12. Act 2: Lining Up and Hallway Procedure
I will call you by group.
Hands go by your side and eyes ahead.
Walk down right side of hall
No talking
Set great example for younger peers

13. Absolutely NO fooling around and/or wasting time.
Act 3: Bathroom
Absolutely NO fooling around and/or wasting time.
Enter 3 students at a time
No talking
Find your place in the line as you exit.

14. Act 4: Lunch Going Walk quietly to the lunchroom Bringers Buyers
Automatic chargers/computer tracked
Cafeteria~ Let’s try to win those ice cream parties!!
Quiet
Set Example
Respect adult in charge
Leaving
Gather all materials for the games.
Line up quietly.
Be responsible and respectful to peers and adults at recess.

15. Remember these activities are a privilege.
Act 5: Extra Activities (Spanish, Art, P.E., Library, Computers, and Music)
Remember these activities are a privilege.
Follow directions of the adult in charge.
Try your best, even if it’s something you struggle with. (*Give example.)

16. Act 6: Everyday Classroom Routines
Pencils-
Sharpen before bell
Emergency pencil cup (Mrs. Keating)
Communication-
Raise hand
Listen
Respect each other’s opinions

17. Unscheduled Restroom Breaks-
Use breaks wisely
Emergency Restroom Breaks- GO
Computer Testing and/or Tech Blocks-
Follow Internet safety. IT’s a MUST!!
Plenty of follow-up and enrichment activities when work is complete.
Report any issues.

18. Continued Make-Up Work- Folder Mailbox Baskets Completed Work-
Paper Collectors
Basket.
Papers- All papers should have D. A. N. Date Assignment and Name

19. Act 7: When Your Finished
Complete unfinished work or homework.
Clean your area.
Grab a book from our class library or search online.
Write a response to text, summary, or peer edit for extra bucks.
Complete extra enrichment work.
Study vocabulary or word work.

20. Final Act: Afternoon Routine
Sharing Circle
Clean your area
Make every second count!
Car Riders
Walkers
After-care
BSI program

21. Director’s Notes: Communicating with the teacher
Private Matters
Google Classroom
Speak to me during recess or a break
During Class-
Raise your hand
You will get a chance to speak 
Extra-
Stories, Positive Comments, Etc.
My mailbox

22. Academy Awards of Our Class
Student of the Week!!
Class Party
Class Raffle
Individual Prize Winners

23. What will our final production be?
Great year
Wonderful learning experiences.
New friends
Wonderful Memories

24. A note from your Director/Teacher
I am so happy to have you in our “cast.” I know you each already are wonderful characters who can bring so much to this class. As your teacher I promise to give you all the tools you will need to succeed this year, and we will grow and learn together each day.