1. 5 th Grade ROCKS!

2. This is my 18 th year teaching! I’m married and have a brown toy poodle named Bella. I’m a U.K. fan.

4. I’m one of your math teachers.

5. I’m one of the Girls on the Run coaches!

6. Mr. Bessler is your other math teacher! He’s multi-talented!

7. Mrs. Day will be your reading/writing teacher. She and Bella are friends.

8. You’ll see Mrs. Greely all the time! She’s a great teacher!

9. You’ll see Mrs. Neltner all the time! She’s our neighbor!

10. 8:35-9:35 Math 9:35-10:35 Math Lab with Mr. Bessler 10:35-10:45 Brain Break 10:45-12:45 Reading with Mrs. Day 12:45-1:10 Lunch 1:10-1:20 Recess 1:20-2:20 Social Studies 2:20-3:10 Specials 3:10-3:20 Planners/Rewards

11. The homework packet comes home every Friday with the newsletter. The packet will include a Reading Log; your homework is to meet your AR goal. Sometimes you will have additional homework, as needed.

12. You must read 30 minutes a night, 5 nights a week. Your Reading Log is due on Thursdays and must be signed by a parent/guardian. Show your planner to your parents nightly and get it signed.

13. Rule 1: Follow directions QUICKLY.

14. Rule 2: Raise your hand (or hook) for permission to speak.

15. Rule 3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat.

16. Rule 4: Make SMART CHOICES.

17. Rule 5: Keep your dear TEACHERS happy!

18. C – + O – Y – + O – T – 2 laps + note home E – 4 laps + note home S – All laps + note home

19. Full marble jar = class reward (like a movie)

20. Earn TICKETS for being AWESOME! helping others participating effort good grades improving TICKETS are drawn for the prize box!

21. Earn STICKERS for your sticker chart by being on C or O at the end of the day! A full sticker chart gets you coupons! No homework! Use a pen! Wear a hat! Test bonus points!

22. Complete the background check form in the office to volunteer at school and on field trips. These expire after 5 years. Please let Mrs. Poor know if you can come in to do copies!

23. I hope you are looking forward to a fun year of learning and friendship! I’m glad you’re in my class!