1. Welcome, Year 7! Mrs Potter

2. Classroom Schedule 8:45 School starts, Attendance 9:00 - 9:45English Literature 9:45 - 10:15Spelling and Grammar 10:15 - 11:00Music 11:00 -12:00Maths 12:00 - 12:45Lunch and Break 12:45 - 1:30Social Studies 1:30 - 2:00Computer lab 2:00 - 2:30Science 2:30 - 3:25Study Hall (W), Library (Th.) 3:30School finishes This is what a typical day in our classroom looks like.

3. Learn About Our Class The teacher Class goals and community Subjects Homework and field trips Schedule/Lateness Supplies Getting help Questions? Raise your hand, please.

4. My experience I’ve been teaching for 10 years. I teachyear 7 and 8. Here’s a funny classroom story… My background I grew up in Smalltown. I attended Smalltown Primary, Edgeville High School and Littleton University. Get to Know Me

5. Hobbies/Interests Skiing Reading mystery novels Photography

6. Class Goals Learn new skills Discover new interests Make new friends Have fun and support each other

7. Classroom Community Our classroom rules help us get along with each other: Be respectful and responsible. Be organized and follow directions. Be on time. Be prepared.

8. Homework 45 minutes of homework every night. Due on Friday morning Need extra time? Go to homework club during recess.

9. Field Trips We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year! Attend two plays at the Children’s Theatre (Reading units) Take water samples from river at Maple Grove park (Science unit) Tour a bakery (Social Studies unit)

10. Tardiness School starts at 8:45 A.M. Running late? Check in at the school office before coming to class. If you are late four times, the school will contact your parents.

11. Resources Library Computer Lab Teacher’s Aide Parent Volunteers

12. Questions?

13. Let’s Have a Great Year!