1. You ARE a TEACHER!

2. A Little About Me… Path to teaching My education and experience Current position

3. A little about my family…

4. First Week Survival Guide

5. Take a DEEP Breath! We’ve all been there. I survived so will you. Making memories

6. Before School Starts… In all your free time… Introduce yourself. Read the handbook. Ask questions. Email, phone, PowerTeacher First Aid Kit Schedules, rosters, phone numbers Get to know EVERYONE Staff Meeting Calendar Notebook Pen

7. First Week of School In your classroom: Management Procedures Planning Survival – yours and theirs Warnings: Pinterest OCD Expectations First Impressions

8. Communication Make it a priority Make contact before school starts or soon after Set the tone for the year Be positive with parents and students Don’t wait… or it will be too late! Notes, calls, emails, postcards, texts…just connect!

9. Work Smarter, Not Harder Use numbers Be organized Ask your teammates Fabric Don’t procrastinate Any suggestions?

10. Classroom Management Routines/Procedures Flexibility Multiple attempts Fits you My thoughts on management…

11. The 3 C’s Be CLEAR on your expectations for behavior and performance. Be CONSISTENT—follow through so students know what to expect from you as a teacher Be COMPASSIONATE—show your students that you really care about them and want them to succeed

12. Become an Organized Hoarder Keep everything (beginning of year) Files for students Copies of parent communication

13. Over Plan Entry to Exit Every single minute Way more than possible Plan and practice procedures

14. Ask ? Ask any and every question that you can think of to ask! Write questions down when you think of them. Email important questions. Who’s there to help?

16. Loosen Up!

17. Slow Down!

18. Who are YOU? You are a comedian. LAUGH! You are a parent. LOVE! You are a teacher. INSPIRE! You are an individual. Be YOU! You are the guardian of treasure. Protect it! You are a life changer. Get started!

19. Resources

20. Communication

21. Communication is essential!

23. Tips

24. Get to know students…

25. Need help? Contact me! Jennifer Smith jsmith@anderson4.org 403-2400