Welcome to 4th

GradeMiss PenderRoom 209

Why we have rules and

procedures … • Keep us safe• Save time• Making sure learning is happen• Feel comfortable• Stop interruptions• LEARNING • LEARNING • LEARNING

Bulls RulesBe responsible and respectfulUse kind wordsListen wellLearning = funSafety first

Morning Procedu

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Get to School on Time!

If it is after 8:30 a.m., YOU are late!

The 8:30am Bell .1. Unpack your backpack

2. Sharpen at least 3 pencils 3. Homework should be in the HW

bin (except Math)4. Place notes in notes bin5. Go to the restroom6. Get Math materials ready7. Start your brainwork

After 8:30a.m. • Listen to the morning announcement –Talking is OFF! • Working on brainwork• Ask Miss Pender any final questions before the day begins

Daily Procedu

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Assignment Notebook

•Bring notebook to all classes•Parent signature every night •Record homework •Record daily activities

Classroom SignalsGive Me 5 !

1.Body – stop moving2.Hands – to yourself3.Eyes – focused on speaker4.Mouth - closed5.Ears - listening

Questions and Answers

• Raise your hand quietly• I will only call on QUIET hands• Do not come to my desk• Think time• When someone is called on,

put your hand down and actively listen to what is said

Restroom Procedures • Use in the morning before 8:35AM • Use bathroom pass – place on desk• Walk quietly to the restroom• Wash your hands with soap• Leave the restroom clean •Quickly and quietly return to your seat and continue working

Pencils•Sharpen pencils in the morning ONLY before 8:40am

•If your pencil breaks:•check with your desk for another•Trade a pencil•Ask a friend to borrow (please

return when finished)

Paper• Notebook (lined) paper is on the back

table – it is not used for drawing

• There is paper to be used for drawing the in the scrap paper bin

• If you are missing a class worksheet or homework paper you may find another copy in the extra bin.

Desk Sharing• You will be sharing a desk with other

students from Mrs. Snyder’s and Mrs. Mathison’s classroom.

• Don’t not touch the other student’s person items inside the desk.

• Don’t leave personal items in desk. • Clean desks when finished!

“Mi casa es su casa” ~ “My house is your house.”

Walking in Line• Wait to line up until instructed to do so• Walk quietly • Arms at your side•Stand directly behind the person in front of

you – straight line!• You will earn devils dollars.

Devil DollarsYou can earn devils dollars…..• Follow classroom rules• Quiet voices• Respect others• Clean-up classroom• Walk quietly in hallways• Compliments from other teachers

SpecialsArt

MusicP.E.

L.M.C

• Make sure you have all supplies•Know schedule each day• Classroom rules will be followed•Earn Devil Dollars • MAKE ME PROUD!

What to do when your done with my class

work???• Read a book• Work on homework• Draw• Work on other assignments

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don’t disturb others!!!!

Homework•Homework every night•Record your homework in your assignment notebook (remember to have parents sign each night)

• If homework is missing or incomplete, you will go to Focus on Friday

Absent … Now what?

• It’s YOUR responsibility to check with the teacher if you were absent

• You have ONE day for each day you were absent to make up the work

Friday Fun and Focus

• DO YOUR HOMEWORK and you will get to have some extra fun with your friends every Friday!

• NO HOMEWORK = NO FUN (you will sit in silence completing you missing assignments while your friends get to play)

We Recycle • Paper– Notebook paper– Computer paper– News paper

• Plastic Bottles– Water bottles

• Aluminum Can– Soda cans

Dismissal

Procedures

Assignment Notebooks

•Write all homework down•Write all notes down•Get checked out by teacher•Get signed when you have completed your homework at home

Backpacks•With permission, get your backpack from your locker at the end of the day•Return to your seat•Begin packing your backpack with assignment notebook, take home folder, homework, and any book needed

Clean your Area• Clean your area EVERYDAY !!!• Straighten the materials in your desk• Clear your desk• Clean the floor around your desk• Put any materials you have away

***Ask yourself – Does the room look as good as it did this morning???

Leaving for the Day

• Always walk in the hallway• Walkers and pick ups will be dismissed first• Bus riders will be called down as their buses

arrive• All others will walk down to the gym with your

teacher

Classroom

Family

Good Choices =

Fabulous Rewards

Respect• This is your family away from home• We WILL respect each other• Give me examples of how we can respect each

other …• Making fun of others will NOT be tolerated• Apologizing / “Man Up”

Teamwork • Everyone has a part• Respecting others opinion• Work together• Active listening• Might not always agree, but can talk

about it nicely• Trust your team mates

There’s no I in teamwork,

only a W for we!

Kind Words• Feeling good about yourself• Ways to make others feel good– Compliments– Smile– Praise

• Using manner – Please, excuse me, thank you, and your welcome

Questions ???