1. Welcome to 6th Grade Science Class! 8/24/2015
Find your seat and begin working on your Name Tent quietly
Directions for both activities are on the board!
8:45 – 9:15
Have music playing in the background
Welcome students at the door and give them their numbered name tents
Instruct them to find their seats and begin the study hall facebook activity

2. Finding Your Seat Today!
Find your name on the table in front
Match the number on your card to a seat in the classroom (this is your seat)
Begin your name tent activity
Directions and supplies are already on your desk!

3. Introductory Activity: Name Tents
Fold your paper hot dog style
In large letters, write your first and last name on one side
Draw 3 pictures that represent you on the other side.
Be creative, color it, make it yours!!!
Use the supplies on your desk….just remember they belong to the class.
Treat these items with respect please, thank you.
9:15-9:25 10 mins on stopwatch
Tell students to hang onto these and will collect them at the end of class

4. Welcome Scientists! Mrs. Maas’ Science Class / 6th grade / Room 416
Check your schedule: Are you in the right place?
Mrs. Maas’ Science Class / 6th grade / Room 416

5. Our 1st CLASSROOM PROCEDURE
PASSING PAPERS ….
WE WILL PASS PAPERS LEFT to RIGHT or RIGHT TO LEFT
QUESTIONS????
Let’s Practice

6. 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Take 3 minutes to look over the syllabus
We will read and discuss the syllabus together
Special focus on Rules, Expectations, and Procedures.

7. Classroom Rule 1
Stay in your seat unless you have been directed to move
Why is this important?

8. Classroom Rule 2
Raise your hand to speak and wait for the teacher to call on you
Why is this important?

9. Classroom Rule 3
Use scholarly language: No bullying, derogatory remarks, or cursing.
Why is this important?

10. Classroom Rule 4 Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
Why is this important?

11. Classroom Rule 5 Follow directions the first time they are given
Why is this important?

12. Classroom Rule 6
Accept directions and consequences given by an adult without arguing
Why is this important?

13. Classroom Rule 7
Have required materials ready (at minimum a pencil and paper)
Why is this important?

14. Questions????
Does anyone have any questions about our 7 classroom rules?

15. Classroom Behavior Expectations
Be respectful
Be productive
Be prepared
Be prompt
Be open minded
Be your best
We will review these now!

16. Entering the Classroom
Classroom Procedure 1
Entering the Classroom
Students will line up in the hallway, against the lockers, and then wait to be invited in by the teacher

17. Sharpening pencils Classroom Procedure 2
Students will sharpen their pencils at the beginning of class before the final bell rings
You must have a personal sharpener to use at your seat once class begins

18. Find your assigned seats
Classroom Procedure 3
Find your assigned seats
Go directly to your seat
Begin the day’s warm - up
Desks will always be numbered (please do not tear these off the desk)
Seating assignments will change throughout the year also

19. Now I know you are ready for my instructions!
Classroom Procedure 4
To get your attention, I will raise my hand:
When you see me raise my hand, stop what you are doing
Lay your materials down (pencil, handout, etc)
Become silent
Look at me and raise your hand
Now I know you are ready for my instructions!

20. Leaving the Classroom Classroom Procedure 5
Check your desk and the floor = must be clean
Gather all your belongings
TEACHER dismisses the class, NOT THE BELL!
You will be dismissed by rows according to the day of the week
Monday’s Row…….
you are dismissed!

21. Discipline Consequences
1st offense = verbal warning, name on board
2nd offense = seat change and complete a ‘fix-it’ essay (parent contacted)
3rd offense = silent lunch (parent contacted)
4th offense = loss of privileges (parent contacted)
5th offense = student conference (parent contacted)
6th offense = parent / teacher conference
7th offense = referral to administration

22. Questions????
Does anyone have any questions about any of our classroom procedures?

23. Additional Classroom Procedures
These are just a few of the basics….
As we spend more time in class together, I will explain and model new procedures each and every day
Of course, we will have lots of opportunities to practice all of our procedures to ensure our classroom runs smoothly and efficiently!

24. Additional Classroom Procedures continued
These will include such things as :
Listening and responding to questions
Participating in class discussions
Indicating whether or not you understand
Rotating stations
Interactive notebooks

25. 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Homework
Late work
Procedures for absences
Textbooks
Supplies – show examples in class
Grading scale
% make up of your grade

26. 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Page 3: Cut along the dotted line and both you and your parent / guardian must sign it
RETURN BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH
THIS IS YOUR FIRST GRADE!!!

27. Additional Forms… Student Information Sheet:
This is to be filled out by your parent or guardian ONLY!
Return to school by Friday August, 28th

28. Skittles Activity
Yellow: What was one favorite memory from this summer?
Green: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever eaten?
Purple: If you could pick a different first name, what would it be?
Red: If you could only eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Orange: If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
9:40-9:55 15 mins on stopwatch
Pass out a skittle to each student tell them if they eat it, they can not participate
Ask for volunteers …..if not, I’m pulling numbers out of a jar

29. Your turn to ask the questions!
Feel free to ask me any questions from our Skittles Activity
Yellow – summer memory
Green – weird food
Purple – new name
Red – forever food
Orange – travel wish
Yellow – favorite memory of the summer – our trip to Disney World
Green – weird food - calamari
Purple – new name - Savannah
Red – food to always eat – chicken burritos
Orange – travel to the great barrier reef in Australia or South Africa

30. Let’s Practice We are going to practice our classroom procedures now!
1. Entering the classroom
2. Sharpening pencils
3. Finding your seat
4. Getting your attention
5. Exiting the classroom

31. Homework….
Get your science syllabus signed and bring it back to school tomorrow
Have your parent or guardian complete the student information sheet and return it tomorrow
Get to bed early tonight….
Come back to tomorrow with a positive attitude…..
I enjoyed meeting you today. We are going to have a great year together in science!!!!