1. Welcome to 4 th Grade – Mr. Darling These are the rules we will follow this year to learn, play, and have fun.

2. Classroom Rule Don’t make a problem for anyone. This includes:  The teachers  The students  Yourself  And anyone else you encounter

3. Expectations 1. Be respectful to every adult. 2. Be respectful to every student. 3. Raise your hand. 4. Be polite. 5. Walk. 6. Communicate. 7. Ask questions. 8. Give answers. 9. Follow instructions. 10. Learn.

4. Above the Line / Below the Line All-Star Starter ---- THE LINE ---- Reserve Bench

5. Daily Routine 8:55 Tardy bell rings 9:00 – 10:45Language Arts Block 10:45 – 11:30 Specials 11:30 – 12:15Writing / Literature 12:15 – 1:00Recess / Lunch 1:10 – 2:15Math 2:15 – 3:15Science / S.S. 3:15 – 3:25Clean Up / A. Notebooks 3:25 – 3:45Silent Sustained Reading 3:45Home

6. Important Items #1  Being Upstairs  Attendance  Lunch Money  Pencil Sharpening  Cleaning  Mr. D’s “desk”  Talking

7. Important Items #2  Independent work time  Table Points  Entering/Exiting/Moving in class  Participation  Teacher instruction time  Restrooms

8. Tornado and Fire Drills Tornado Drill: We go to the cafeteria Fire Drill: We go out the front door and travel to Davenport. Face the school!

9. Transitions When you line up:  Quiet  Hands to yourself  Keep a space between you and the person in front of you and behind you

10. Being a Family What is a family? How could a classroom be like a family? Why should a classroom be like a family?

11. Adults around the school  When you see an adult (Mrs. Goetzinger, Mr. Sturgeon, Mrs. Colasacco, Mrs. Moyer, the lunch ladies, any teacher, parent, etc.):  Smile  Say, “Hello,” if it’s appropriate  Be on your best behavior  That’s what this room does

12. Box Tops and Reading Slips  Box Tops:  They are on tons of your food items at home!  Bring as many as possible!  Reading Slips:  We have been incredible every year except last year.  Bring us back to the top!  Respect is essential

13. Activity License Plates  Make a design for your license plate.  Use markers or crayons.  First name only.  They will be in the hall.  I will take your picture while you are working on this.