Welcome to 5th Grade!Welcome to 5th Grade!

Getting to know one another!Getting to know one another!

About me!About me!

•Have 2 children: 4 years old, and 7 years old.•Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education•Loves astronomy, drawing, playing guitar, and video games!

•Have 2 children: 4 years old, and 7 years old.•Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education•Loves astronomy, drawing, playing guitar, and video games!

My expectations for everyone!

My expectations for everyone!

• Why? Because I believe in each of you and we all can be successful.

• I know that you all are smart and should not hear otherwise. “I can’t” stands for I completely admit I’m not trying.

• You can do anything you try.• Expectations are posted in case you

forget!

• Why? Because I believe in each of you and we all can be successful.

• I know that you all are smart and should not hear otherwise. “I can’t” stands for I completely admit I’m not trying.

• You can do anything you try.• Expectations are posted in case you

forget!

What are procedures?

What are procedures?

• Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis.

• This will allow us to focus all of our attention on the intriguing world of science!

• Procedures are put in place for our classroom so you will know what is expected of you on a daily basis.

• This will allow us to focus all of our attention on the intriguing world of science!

The Lightbulbs..The Lightbulbs..

• The light bulbs are a way for us to track our behavior.

• The class does what is expected.. They receive a rock…

• At the end of the week the class with the most rocks win a reward..

• The light bulbs are a way for us to track our behavior.

• The class does what is expected.. They receive a rock…

• At the end of the week the class with the most rocks win a reward..

Entering the Classroom

Procedures

Entering the Classroom

Procedures• Come in quietly!• Put your things away!• Get your materials. (Listed on board)• Have a seat and get started on your

assignment that will be on the board.• You work until I stop you!

• Come in quietly!• Put your things away!• Get your materials. (Listed on board)• Have a seat and get started on your

assignment that will be on the board.• You work until I stop you!

Items from Home…Items from Home…

• When you have letters or information from home, bring it to your seat with your materials and lay it on the top-right side of your desk. (Example)

• I will come around and get it. There is no need to bring it to me!

• When you have letters or information from home, bring it to your seat with your materials and lay it on the top-right side of your desk. (Example)

• I will come around and get it. There is no need to bring it to me!

Whose turn to talk?Whose turn to talk?

• We will all have the opportunity to talk. • When it is your turn, we will all listen.• When it is my turn, we will all listen. • When I say “Class” no matter what you

are doing you stop and reply “Yes”. This shows me I have your full attention.

• We will all have the opportunity to talk. • When it is your turn, we will all listen.• When it is my turn, we will all listen. • When I say “Class” no matter what you

are doing you stop and reply “Yes”. This shows me I have your full attention.

Volume LevelVolume Level

• Discussions within the classroom should never become a loud roar. If your group is talking and you can barely hear your neighbor then your group knows they are becoming to loud.

• When I say to decrease the noise level, I expect it to happen immediately. (Careful of me gaining to many points.)

• Discussions within the classroom should never become a loud roar. If your group is talking and you can barely hear your neighbor then your group knows they are becoming to loud.

• When I say to decrease the noise level, I expect it to happen immediately. (Careful of me gaining to many points.)

Absence ProceduresAbsence Procedures

• I really and sincerely miss you when you are not here. No empty chairs!

• Do your best never to be absent. I understand sometimes we get sick, but try to always be here. Remember that perfect attendance rewards are given out each year!

• Get your absence sheet when you return! (Show)

• I really and sincerely miss you when you are not here. No empty chairs!

• Do your best never to be absent. I understand sometimes we get sick, but try to always be here. Remember that perfect attendance rewards are given out each year!

• Get your absence sheet when you return! (Show)

Assembly ProceduresAssembly Procedures

• Come in quietly!• Sit appropriately• All hands and feet kept to yourself• Talking is not allowed during the

presentation• Students follow directions and use

appropriate applause!

• Come in quietly!• Sit appropriately• All hands and feet kept to yourself• Talking is not allowed during the

presentation• Students follow directions and use

appropriate applause!

Library ProceduresLibrary Procedures

• Shhh….• No running!• Take care of the books!

• Shhh….• No running!• Take care of the books!

Lunchroom ProceduresLunchroom Procedures

• Have your ID cards ready!• Always use your manners• Talk quietly after eating silently• Stay seated until dismissed

• Have your ID cards ready!• Always use your manners• Talk quietly after eating silently• Stay seated until dismissed

Computer/Science Lab Procedures…

Computer/Science Lab Procedures…

• Come in silent!• Be safe!• Follow directions carefully. (Stay on task)• Take care of the supplies and equipment!

• Come in silent!• Be safe!• Follow directions carefully. (Stay on task)• Take care of the supplies and equipment!

Line Up!Line Up!

• When lining up you should never be past the bulletin board on the wall. If you are past it then you are too close to the door.

• If needed the line will wrap around the back of the room.

• When lining up you should never be past the bulletin board on the wall. If you are past it then you are too close to the door.

• If needed the line will wrap around the back of the room.

Recess ProceduresRecess Procedures

• Silent going out/Silent coming in! • Careful! • Be responsible!• Treat each other kindly and fairly• Stay within boundaries!• When it is time to come in, Hurry!

• Silent going out/Silent coming in! • Careful! • Be responsible!• Treat each other kindly and fairly• Stay within boundaries!• When it is time to come in, Hurry!

Restroom ProceduresRestroom Procedures

• Any time you are in the hallway or restroom you should be silent. Chatter disrupts surrounding classrooms!

• Go• Always flush• Wash your hands• Leave quietly!

• Any time you are in the hallway or restroom you should be silent. Chatter disrupts surrounding classrooms!

• Go• Always flush• Wash your hands• Leave quietly!

Visitor/Substitute Procedures

Visitor/Substitute Procedures

• When someone enters the classroom: immediately there should be silence so that I can hear what they have to say.

• Continue on with your lesson.• I am rarely out, however if I am, please

treat the substitute as respectfully as you treat me. I expect the same good behavior at all times.

• When someone enters the classroom: immediately there should be silence so that I can hear what they have to say.

• Continue on with your lesson.• I am rarely out, however if I am, please

treat the substitute as respectfully as you treat me. I expect the same good behavior at all times.

Safe Zone ProceduresSafe Zone Procedures

• This classroom is a Safe Zone. • No one is allowed to say anything ugly about you or to you

while you are here. • You are not allowed to talk about others, and others are not

allowed to talk about you. • You are free to ask/answer questions, share your feelings, and

be your true self. • If someone calls you a name or is negative to you, they will be

asked to apologize and say three positive things about you. • We are a family unit in this class and anything you share will

remain here.

• This classroom is a Safe Zone. • No one is allowed to say anything ugly about you or to you

while you are here. • You are not allowed to talk about others, and others are not

allowed to talk about you. • You are free to ask/answer questions, share your feelings, and

be your true self. • If someone calls you a name or is negative to you, they will be

asked to apologize and say three positive things about you. • We are a family unit in this class and anything you share will

remain here.

Class-Yes / Teach-OkClass-Yes / Teach-Ok

• To get your attention I will say the word “class”. Your reply should be “yes”. When you say yes I should have your full attention and eyes on me.

• Teach-Ok means that you will repeat to your partner the information that I just taught you. It is NOT a time to chatter about the day. (More on this)

• To get your attention I will say the word “class”. Your reply should be “yes”. When you say yes I should have your full attention and eyes on me.

• Teach-Ok means that you will repeat to your partner the information that I just taught you. It is NOT a time to chatter about the day. (More on this)

Mirror….Mirror….

• When you hear me say mirror.. You simply mirror what I am doing with my hands.

• If you hear me say “mirror words”… then you mimic what I am saying and what I am doing with my hands..

• When you hear me say mirror.. You simply mirror what I am doing with my hands.

• If you hear me say “mirror words”… then you mimic what I am saying and what I am doing with my hands..

Dismissal ProceduresDismissal Procedures

• Make sure you have everything that is yours and the area is clean.

• Make sure that anything that was MINE is still on the desk when you leave and not in the floor.

• Walk and remain quiet when switching classes.• You will wait for me to dismiss you, do not think

you leave when you want.

• Make sure you have everything that is yours and the area is clean.

• Make sure that anything that was MINE is still on the desk when you leave and not in the floor.

• Walk and remain quiet when switching classes.• You will wait for me to dismiss you, do not think

you leave when you want.

Group ProceduresGroup Procedures

• Work as a team, that’s why your in a group!

• Make roles, and stick to them!• Talk quietly• Share the work!• Finish the assignment then chatter… not

vice versa!

• Work as a team, that’s why your in a group!

• Make roles, and stick to them!• Talk quietly• Share the work!• Finish the assignment then chatter… not

vice versa!

Questions?Questions?

• Are there any questions about the procedures that I have explained to you?

• Are there any questions about the procedures that I have explained to you?

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Finally…Finally…

• I am so happy to be here with you.• You are all very important to me!

• I am so happy to be here with you.• You are all very important to me!