1. 5th Grade Expectations and Procedures in Room 253

2. A procedure is the way that we do things.
To do things right, we have to follow some simple procedures, for example
To place a call on your phone, you need to enter the number in the right order.
So, to be successful in learning, and at school you need to follow some simple procedures.

3. Morning Procedure Enter the classroom and greet the teacher
Read the Morning Message
Place homework in the yellow bin
Place notes in the green bin
Sharpen pencils
Write down assignments
Begin morning work quietly

4. Lining Up Come to the line as dismissed by the teacher Push in chair
Zip and flip
Ready to head out the door
No holding spots
End of the line

5. Fire Drill Stop working No talking – move to quickly to line up
Get in “fire drill order”
Zip and flip
Wait for teacher directions
When you arrive on the field outside, turn facing school.
Remain zipped and flipped till Mr. Reid signals

6. Coming to the rug Push in your chairs WALK
Go to assigned spots (Reading spots, morning meeting spots, etc.)
Turn your body to the teacher
Do not lean against the wall

7. While others are talking/teacher is teaching
Eyes on the teacher or speaker
Lips closed
Complete the tasks you are asked to do (turn and talk, stop and jot, sketch…)
Choose your seats wisely if you get to choose

8. Hallways
Lips closed
Close and quiet
Hands to yourself
Single file

9. Restroom/Drinks/Pencil sharpening
Complete these things during “down” time
One boy and one girl allowed out at a time

10. Dismissal
Remember that the bell does not dismiss you, your teacher does.
Get all materials out that you need to take home.
Wait for the teacher to dismiss you to get your backpack and jacket.
Come back to your seats, pack your bag, chair up
Wait on the rug (car riders and champions on purple rug, bus on back rug)

11. Snacks Please remember to bring a HEALTHY snack to school each day.
Sometimes we will have snacks for you, but not always!
We have a long morning…you will be hungry!

12. Classroom Rewards
Tickets
Raffle each week
Compliments

13. What I’m all about…