2. Procedures for Success

3. Entering the room / Every morning when you enter, I will greet you. You have 3 options: / High Five / Hand shake / Hug Please enter the room quietly so that you don’t disturb people who are teaching and learning. / Every morning when you enter, I will greet you. You have 3 options: / High Five / Hand shake / Hug Please enter the room quietly so that you don’t disturb people who are teaching and learning.

4. Hallway / When we walk in the hallway, we have to be considerate of other students who are trying to learn. / Quiet voices should be used. / Just like cars on a road, we will travel in a single file line on the right side of the hall. / When we walk in the hallway, we have to be considerate of other students who are trying to learn. / Quiet voices should be used. / Just like cars on a road, we will travel in a single file line on the right side of the hall.

5. Lining Up Lining Up / We will quietly get in line behind the person who is already in place. / We must walk safely to the line so that no one gets hurt. / We will quietly get in line behind the person who is already in place. / We must walk safely to the line so that no one gets hurt.

6. Leaving the Classroom / Whenever you leave the classroom, you need to let me know first. / As you leave, move your nametag to the appropriate spot by the door. / When you return, place your nametag in your cubby. / Whenever you leave the classroom, you need to let me know first. / As you leave, move your nametag to the appropriate spot by the door. / When you return, place your nametag in your cubby.

7. Bathroom and Water / You have 2 bathroom breaks to use during the day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. / You need to record the time you leave the room and the time when you return. / Please put your nametag in the correct place. / We have a water fountain in our room that you may use. / You are welcome to bring a water bottle to school. / You have 2 bathroom breaks to use during the day: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. / You need to record the time you leave the room and the time when you return. / Please put your nametag in the correct place. / We have a water fountain in our room that you may use. / You are welcome to bring a water bottle to school.

8. Labeling your Paper Labeling your Paper / In the top right hand corner, put this information: / Name / Number / Date /I/In the top right hand corner, put this information: /N/Name /N/Number /D/Date

9. Turning in Assignments / All assignments should be turned in to the basket by desk. / Check to make sure your name, the date, and your number are in the top right hand corner of your paper before you hand it in. / All assignments should be turned in to the basket by desk. / Check to make sure your name, the date, and your number are in the top right hand corner of your paper before you hand it in.

10. Supplies / Your supplies are your responsibility. Please keep all crayons, markers, colored pencils, and glue sticks in your supply kit. / All folders, journals, and extra paper should be kept in your desk. / All textbooks should be kept in your cubby. / The class supplies we will share are scissors, geometry templates, rulers, tape measures, and compasses. It is important that you treat these supplies with respect and return them to their proper place. / Your supplies are your responsibility. Please keep all crayons, markers, colored pencils, and glue sticks in your supply kit. / All folders, journals, and extra paper should be kept in your desk. / All textbooks should be kept in your cubby. / The class supplies we will share are scissors, geometry templates, rulers, tape measures, and compasses. It is important that you treat these supplies with respect and return them to their proper place.

11. Read Aloud / After lunch, you should get any needed supplies and sit at your desk. / I will read aloud to you for 20-25 minutes. / This is a silent time, but you may draw quietly at your own desk. / No one should get out of their seat while I am reading. / This is my favorite time of day! Listen to the story and let it take you away. / After lunch, you should get any needed supplies and sit at your desk. / I will read aloud to you for 20-25 minutes. / This is a silent time, but you may draw quietly at your own desk. / No one should get out of their seat while I am reading. / This is my favorite time of day! Listen to the story and let it take you away.

12. End of the Day Procedure End of the Day Procedure / When you hear the bell, it’s your cue to begin the procedure for the end of our day. / Start doing these things: / Make sure you have your homework and materials in your back pack. / Clean the classroom. Look for trash on the floor and help put materials back in their place. / Remain seated until you are called then put your chair up before exiting the room. / When you hear the bell, it’s your cue to begin the procedure for the end of our day. / Start doing these things: / Make sure you have your homework and materials in your back pack. / Clean the classroom. Look for trash on the floor and help put materials back in their place. / Remain seated until you are called then put your chair up before exiting the room.

13. Schedule / 8:00-8:30Morning work/ Class meeting / 8:30-9:20Science/ Social Studies / 9:20-10:50Reading/ Spelling/Grammar / 10:50-11:35PE/ Music / 11:35-11:50Assignment Aerobics / 11:50-12:15Recess / 12:15-12:40Lunch / 12:40-1:00Read aloud / 1:00- 2:30Math / 2:30-2:40 Clean the room/ dismissal / 8:00-8:30Morning work/ Class meeting / 8:30-9:20Science/ Social Studies / 9:20-10:50Reading/ Spelling/Grammar / 10:50-11:35PE/ Music / 11:35-11:50Assignment Aerobics / 11:50-12:15Recess / 12:15-12:40Lunch / 12:40-1:00Read aloud / 1:00- 2:30Math / 2:30-2:40 Clean the room/ dismissal

14. Morning Work Morning Work / After entering the room, you will find morning work posted on the projector. / Have a seat and begin completing the activity in your writing journal. / After entering the room, you will find morning work posted on the projector. / Have a seat and begin completing the activity in your writing journal.

15. Sharpening Pencils / You may sharpen your pencils anytime during the day except if a teacher is giving instructions or is teaching. / You may use a “silent sharpener” in the room or the sharpeners in the hallway. Only two people at a time may sharpen in the hallway. /Y/You may sharpen your pencils anytime during the day except if a teacher is giving instructions or is teaching. /Y/You may use a “silent sharpener” in the room or the sharpeners in the hallway. Only two people at a time may sharpen in the hallway.

16. Classroom Behavior / I know that it is going to be a great year and I want to have ways to reward you for following our two class rules: / 1. Respect everyone’s right to learn. / 2. Treat others the way you want to be treated. / As a class- I can reward you with marbles. Our goal is to fill up the marble jar and have a party. / Things I might give you marbles for: / The majority of the class is ready to learn. / We get a compliment in the hallway. / Everyone brings back homework or a note on time. / I know that it is going to be a great year and I want to have ways to reward you for following our two class rules: / 1. Respect everyone’s right to learn. / 2. Treat others the way you want to be treated. / As a class- I can reward you with marbles. Our goal is to fill up the marble jar and have a party. / Things I might give you marbles for: / The majority of the class is ready to learn. / We get a compliment in the hallway. / Everyone brings back homework or a note on time.

17. Earning Stars / As individuals- I will reward you by giving you stars in the behavior folder on my podium. / Once you have earned enough stars, you may choose a reward such as a positive note sent home, a trip to the treasure chest, or eating lunch with me. / Things I might give you stars for: / Bringing back homework and agendas / Cleaning the room / Being quiet and ready to learn / Being prepared for the next lesson / As individuals- I will reward you by giving you stars in the behavior folder on my podium. / Once you have earned enough stars, you may choose a reward such as a positive note sent home, a trip to the treasure chest, or eating lunch with me. / Things I might give you stars for: / Bringing back homework and agendas / Cleaning the room / Being quiet and ready to learn / Being prepared for the next lesson

18. / If you are having a hard time remembering our class expectations, you will earn a R.A.T.S. check. / R.A.T.S. stands for “Responsible and Trustworthy Students.” / One RATS check= Verbal Warning / 2 RATS checks= Personal Observation Sheet (P.O.S.) completed at a convenient time usually during recess. This has to be signed and returned the next day or some of recess will be missed. / 3 RATS checks= Call home and miss some of recess

19. Homework / We will have math homework 3 nights a week. / We will also have a reading and math minute goal each night. / I will check your homework folder and record your math/ reading minutes each morning. / We will have math homework 3 nights a week. / We will also have a reading and math minute goal each night. / I will check your homework folder and record your math/ reading minutes each morning.

20. Class Jobs / Each day, I will assign 7 classroom jobs: secretary, lunch basket carrier, line leader, Thursday folder filler, cleaning monitor, recycle bin monitor, and white board cleaner. / It is your responsibility to do your job conscientiously and well. We all depend on you to keep our classroom running smoothly! / Each day, I will assign 7 classroom jobs: secretary, lunch basket carrier, line leader, Thursday folder filler, cleaning monitor, recycle bin monitor, and white board cleaner. / It is your responsibility to do your job conscientiously and well. We all depend on you to keep our classroom running smoothly!

21. Recycling / To help keep our planet clean, we will recycle in our classroom. Paper should always be put in the recycle bin, and never thrown in the trash.

22. Snacks / You may bring a healthy snack to school with you each day to eat at approximately 10:00 a.m. No junk food allowed. / You may use my classroom refrigerator to store things like yogurt, cheese, and juice. / You may bring a healthy snack to school with you each day to eat at approximately 10:00 a.m. No junk food allowed. / You may use my classroom refrigerator to store things like yogurt, cheese, and juice.