1. Welcome to Mrs. Poland’s Class Room 704

2. Expectations Every student is expected to… Follow the b3r Matrix Follow the b3r Matrix Treat Others Respectfully Treat Others Respectfully Take Care of All Classroom Equipment & Supplies Take Care of All Classroom Equipment & Supplies Work Cooperatively Work Cooperatively Keep & Update a Personal Data Folder Keep & Update a Personal Data Folder Focus in on Daily Learning Targets Focus in on Daily Learning Targets

3. B3R’s: What is it in a nutshell? Simply stated- East Broadway is requesting that you use maturity and good judgment in ALL interactions in and out of school. We believe that this idea boils down to 3 main daily/hourly/every minute goals: Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Ready In other words: Be the 3 R’s listed above at ALL times

4. Language Arts Supplies You will need… You will need… 2 Pocket folder to be left in classroom 2 Pocket folder to be left in classroom Keep Daily Learning Targets Keep Daily Learning Targets 1 subject spiral notebook 1 subject spiral notebook Vocabulary Journal Vocabulary Journal Loose Leaf paper (wide of college ruled) Loose Leaf paper (wide of college ruled) Pencil/Pen Pencil/Pen School Agenda Book School Agenda Book You are required to have your supplies on a DAILY BASIS! You are required to have your supplies on a DAILY BASIS!

5. Science Supplies You will need… You will need… A 1 in. 3 ring binder (left in class) A 1 in. 3 ring binder (left in class) Loose Leaf paper (wide of college ruled) Loose Leaf paper (wide of college ruled) Pencil/Pen Pencil/Pen School Agenda Book School Agenda Book You are required to have your supplies on a DAILY BASIS! You are required to have your supplies on a DAILY BASIS!

6. Science Following the Rules = Staying Safe

7. Electronic Devices The Toledo Public Schools does not allow students to have electronic devices in school. The Toledo Public Schools does not allow students to have electronic devices in school. Cell Phones, pagers, electronic and other telecommunication devices are strictly prohibited in TPS. Cell Phones, pagers, electronic and other telecommunication devices are strictly prohibited in TPS. They are not to be visible or in use during the school day for any reason. Electronic devices are to be confiscated. The parent or guardian may pick up the confiscated device at school on the next school day. If the device is not picked up on the next school day, it will be sent to the TPS Security Office for parent or guardian to pick up. Electronic devices are to be confiscated. The parent or guardian may pick up the confiscated device at school on the next school day. If the device is not picked up on the next school day, it will be sent to the TPS Security Office for parent or guardian to pick up.

8. Cooperative Learning Learners Remember: 10 % of what we read; 20 % of what we hear; 30 % of what we both see and hear; 70 % of what we discussed with others; 80 % of what we experience personally; 95 % of what we teach to someone else. ---William Glasser

9. Throughout the year we will be creating and accessing information on 2 classroom wikis. 1.) A Teacher created wiki which contains class help and information. This wiki is a “read only” wiki to receive information about class. www.MrsPolandsSite.wikispaces.com 2.) A student created wiki. This wiki will be developed and created by you and your group members throughout the school year. www.MrsPolandsClass.wikispaces.com What is a Wiki and How Will We Use Them in Class?

10. Learning Targets EVERY day we will begin our lesson by establishing our “Learning Target”. This Learning Target allows you to focus your energy and attention towards the goal of the lesson and also allow us to track/follow our progress throughout the school year. ALL Learning Target sheets will be saved and kept in your classroom folder.

11. Homework I do NOT assign homework on a regular basis. Possible homework assignments: Internet resource exploration Ongoing Wiki project Group project completion

12. Bathroom Pass Rules Ask only if… Ask only if… You have your agenda book You have your agenda book 10 minutes have passed after the start bell 10 minutes have passed after the start bell I’m not giving instructions or explanations I’m not giving instructions or explanations You have been productive in class, are working hard, & not disruptive You have been productive in class, are working hard, & not disruptive There are more than 10 minutes until the bell rings for the end of class There are more than 10 minutes until the bell rings for the end of class

13. DEMERIT SYSTEM A “demerit” system will be in place for all 5 th grade students. A “demerit” system will be in place for all 5 th grade students. While we stress positive interventions, some actions mandate immediate consequences. While we stress positive interventions, some actions mandate immediate consequences. You will find that the system is fair, and encourages students to make better choices about respect, responsibility, and readiness. You will find that the system is fair, and encourages students to make better choices about respect, responsibility, and readiness.

14. Student Information Data Sheet Please fill out the “Student Data Sheet” as completely as possible. This information will be used to help keep you on a successful path. This information will be used on field trips and for emergency situations as well – please fill in as much as you can.

15. Good Luck at East Broadway! You are becoming leaders of the school, so be positive role models!!!! Follow the b3rs: Be ready Be respectful and Be responsible