1. Welcome to Reading Expansion
Ms. Vickrey

2. Objective; Day one of 3 to review school and classroom exspectations.
August 30
Objective; Day one of 3 to review school and classroom exspectations.

3. How I Run My Love and Logic Classroom:
I will treat you with respect, so you will know how to treat me.
Feel free to do anything that doesn’t cause a problem for anyone else.
If you cause a problem, I will ask you to solve it.
If you can’t solve the problem or choose not to, I will do something.
What I do will depend on the special person and the special situation.
If you feel something is unfair, whisper to me, “I’m not sure that’s fair,” and we will talk.

4. Being IncREDible Looks Like
Responsibility
Prepared and on-time to learn
Turn in work on time “Excuses Stop Here” ---- if you need more time, then I need a note from a parent or guardian.
If absent you have 2 days for each day missed to make up missing work
Check out our Google Calendar on my school homepage for past assignments and information
Bring supplies to class every day.
Attend class
If you are absent then it is your responsibility to make it up.
Follow class directions
I will do my best to stay consistent so you know what is expected.
Always try…. If you need a minute ask for it…. Anger/Tears/Negativity aren’t the answer

5. Being IncREDible Looks Like
Excellence
Strive to be “Your” Personal Best on your school work.
Fair isn't everybody getting the “Same” ...Fair is getting what “You” need to be successful.
Don’t be surprised if I’m not “okay” with less than your best.
Keep a working “Attitude”
Practice make “permanent progress” ….. The need to be perfect is exhausting
I want be help you bring out your full potential
We can’t be “okay” with less than your best. If today is a bad day, then let's plan on tomorrow being a better one.

6. Being IncREDible Looks Like
Determination
Solve Problems...don’t make them
If you cause a problem I will ask you to fix it.
If you can’t or won’t then I will help you.
This is a reading class…. All other “stuff” doesn’t belong.
Ask Questions
I can’t help if I don’t know.
If you feel uncomfortable asking then give me a note, or ask to find a time to talk in private.

7. Procedure for Entering the Classroom
Enter the classroom quietly
Place your notebook, novel or Ready Book, and pencil on your assigned desk
Read your library book or work on entry task while I take attendance.

8. So Let’s Practice
Gather your belongings and line up quietly outside the classroom door.
When invited enter the classroom quietly
Take an entry task from front of the room and sit at your assigned seat.
Work on entry task while I take attendance.

9. So How’d We Do? Show me “What You Know” Hold up fingers discreetly
4 - we excelled
3 - we met standard
2 - we could use some practice
1 - Yikes...let’s try that again

10. Day 2
August 31
Objective: Day 2 of review of classroom and school behavior and academic expectations.

11. August 31 Growth Mindset Post-it Activity
On one write an example of what a closed mindset looks like
On the other write an example of what a growth mindset looks like.
Put note on correct poster

12. Procedure for Assignments
Put a heading on your paper Turn your assignments into the correct bin

13. TURNING IN PAPERS:
Every class period has a tray on side counter to turn work into.
Check that your name and period are on it before you turn it in.
“Add to the pile” as you pass to your right. Last person places all papers in the correct bin.

14. What if I need to leave class
Hall Passes: PASS OUT
You will receive 3 for each trimester
Each is good for : restroom visit, or materials (pencil, extra copies…)
At the end of the trimester having passes left will help “responsibility” on report card.

15. Procedure for Using the Restroom
Sign out in the bathroom journal located in the front of the classroom.
Place the bathroom pass on your desk
Only one student is allowed to use the restroom at a time
Sign in when your return
Put the pass back on the front whiteboard

16. Pencils and Pencil Sharpening Procedures
Bring a pencil or 2 to class with a good eraser.
Sharpen pencils before class begins.
Wait until instruction ends to sharpen pencils.

17. Procedure for Zero Noise Signal
Teacher will put a hand up in the air and stop talking
Students will put their work/pencils down, raise their hand and stop talking
Teacher will put her hand down and give directions

18. DURING INSTRUCTION:
Please pay attention and listen to the teacher to hear the instructions.
No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering.
Please raise your hand to get my attention or to speak.
Ask questions related to the subject.
No food permitted- only clear bottles with only water. No technology.

19. Procedure for Visiting the Library and Caring for Our Books
Line up quietly with your library books
Walk in a quiet line in the hallway
Enter the library quietly, return books in slot, and find a seat at a table facing the librarian
Listen respectfully to the lesson
Check out books
Begin reading to make sure you like the book you chose
Use a bookmark or sticky note to save your place
If you accidentally injure a book, it can be fixed
Please do not write in, tear pages, or use library books in a rough manner

20. What do you do when finished?
Read your library book

21. Dismissal Stay in your seat until the teacher dismisses the class.
Make sure the area around your desk is clean.
Push your chair in and walk courteously out of the classroom

22. Day 3
September 1
Objective: Day 3 of review of classroom and school behavior and academic expectations.

23. Take Home Folder Set-up Entry Task
Please have folder you wish to use as your “take home” folder out.
Use a Sharpie to write your name and grade clearly on the cover.
As I hand out…
Take Home Sticker is attached to the cover
Leave Home sticker is attached to the inside left pocket
Bring Back sticker is attached to the inside right pocket.

24. Get Organized Do you have a plan? Share your plan please…..
What else do you need to be successful?

25. Weekend Work
Do you have a plan written or a list?