Welcome to Ms. Smith

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Welcome to Ms. Smiths 6th Grade Class!

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Classroom Rules

• Think positively.
• Work quietly. Do not disturb others.
• Listen to the teacher and others.
• Follow directions.
• Show respect to the teacher, classmates, other
  people, and property.

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Consequences

1. Warning!!
2. Silent Lunch.
3. Phone Call/Letter Home
4. Office Referral

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Rewards

1. Marbles
2. Candy Jar
3. Special Celebrations
4. The Joy of Learning

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Class Expectations

• What I expect from you
• To try your best EVERYDAY at EVERYTHING you do in
  this room!!
• To turn in all assignments.
• To follow my rules and regulations.
• To respect everyone in this room.

• What you can expect from me
• To be fair.
• To be consistent
• To be honest.
• To work with you to help you .
• To motivate you.
• To listen and be there for you.

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School Procedures

• The hallways and restrooms are silent at all
  times to respect other classes. This is a school
  rule. As a class, we will be honoring this rule.

Shhhhhhhhhh!!!!
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Dress Code Reminders

• Boys! Shirt tails inPants pulled up with a belt.
• No skulls on clothing, jewelry, etc.
• Girls! Skirts/shorts must be finger tip length.
• Girls! No spaghetti strap tank tops or low cut
  tops.
• Flip Flops and sandals with rubber soles only!
• Small purses are allowed (No Large Tote Bags)
• Clear or mesh book bags only.
• Water bottles are allowed but they must be clear,
  not tinted or colored. They can be filled with
  water, nothing may be added.

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Class Jobs

• AR Helper- (1) Weekly updates the AR chart.
• Teacher Assistant- (2) This student will help the
  teacher at anytime. Their responsibilities may
  include stapling papers, watching the class
  while the teacher is out of the room, and filling
  any for jobs when someone is absent
• Bathroom Monitors-(2) These students are
  responsible for monitoring behavior in the
  bathroom and reporting any problems to the
  teacher.

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Class Jobs Cont.

• Table Washers- (2) These students are responsible
  for washing the lunchroom tables everyday and the
  classroom tables on Fridays.
• Homeworkopoly Manager-(1) This student is
  responsible for making sure the HW board is
  correct and to facillate students rolling the
  dice and moving around the board.
• Paper Drop Manager-(1) This student collects VIP
  papers and makes sure that the list is updated
  and checked off.

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Class Jobs Cont.

• Floor Sweeper- (1) This student is responsible
  for making sure the all trash is off the floor
  before lunch and before dismissal.
• Hall Monitor- (1) This student monitor student
  behavior in the hall using the Monitor Clipboard.
• Paper Passers- (2) These students are responsible
  for passing out all papers to students.

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Class Procedures

• Page Setup
• 1. Full name and classroom number
• 2. Date
• 3. Subject/ assignment
• Papers that are turned in without the correct
  heading will lose points!!

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Class Procedures

• Sharpening Pencils Pencils should be sharpened
  during the beginning of the day or during
  allotted time. They should never be sharpened
  during announcements or lessons while the teacher
  is talking.

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Class Procedures

• Gum and Candy No gum or candy is allowed during
  class unless given to students by the teacher as
  a reward. Gum and candy should be discarded
  before leaving the class.

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Class Procedures

• Library Books Students are expected to have a
  library book in class everyday. When students
  finish their work early they are expected to read
  out of their library book. If you dont have a
  library book, use the class library.

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Class Library

• Please do not abuse my books!! If I find that you
  are abusing books or taking them from this
  classroom without my permission you will lose the
  right to check out books.
• All persons checking out a book must sign the
  clipboard hanging on the bookcase and get my
  initials.
• All persons returning a book must sign the
  clipboard hanging on the bookcase and get my
  initials.
• The only time I will initial the clipboard is
  during bell ringer and pack up time.
• The Library Assistant is responsible for making
  sure all books have been turned in and placed in
  the correct section.
• Remember, the class library is a privilege not a
  right. Please treat it respectfully.

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DEAR

• Drop Everything And Read
• We will be participating in DEAR!!
• Everyone is to be reading some type of literature
  (books, magazines, reference books)
• There will be complete silence during DEAR time
  or you will receive a consequence.

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Classroom Procedures(Homeroom Only)

• Coats and Book bags All book bags and outdoor
  (heavy) coats and jackets, are to be left in
  their assigned cabinet.
• Lightweight jackets or sweaters may be worn if
  the student is cold in the classroom.

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Class Procedures

• Entering the classroom
• Enter the room quietly.
• Place all materials needed in the basket under
  your assigned seat.
• Turn in any assignments in the designated area.
• Begin Bell Ringer Assignment
• When finished, sit quietly read library book.

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Class Procedures

• Class Dismissal
• 1. The teacher dismisses students- not the bell
  or clock.
• 2. Students are not dismissed until their area is
  organized and quiet.
• 3. All paper should be cleaned from the desks and
  floor.
• 4. Homework must be written in HW planner and
  have MY initials before you leave.

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Class Procedures

• V.I.P- Very Important Papers
• Friday Folders
• Absent work
• Computer Programs
• Chain of Good Behavior/Marbles
• Homework

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HOMEWORKOPOLY

• HOW DO I GET A TURN?
• You must turn in your reading log on the due
  date.
• Reading log must be filled out correctly with the
  title and author of the book you are reading.
  Along with a summary, parent signature and number
  of pages read.
• You must have the correct number of reading logs
  assigned. If you are missing even one, you LOSE
  A TURN!
• HOW TO PLAY
• Turn in your reading log in the designated area.
• Roll the dice and move your clothespin around the
  board. ONE TURN PER ASSIGNMENT!!
• Good luck!! Be honest!! No CHEATING!!

• SPECIAL SPACES
• There are four special spaces on our
  Homeworkopoly Board.
• CHANCE Pull one card from the chance envelope
  and follow the directions listed on the card.
• COMMUNITY CHEST Pull one card for the C. Chest
  envelope and follow the instructions listed on
  the card.
• Brain Buster Pull one card from the Brain
  Buster envelope. A correct answer earns you up
  to 5 extra credit points on the quiz of your
  choice.
• GO Pass go and earn 1 free HW pass. (Cannot be
  used towards projects or test corrections.)

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Class Procedures

• Keep your desk neat!!- In order to be a
  successful student, you must be organized!
• Announcements- NO TALKING DURING ANNOUNCEMENTS!!
• Turning in workBins are labeled with your group
  number and the assignment. Place your assignment
  in the correct bin.
• Tardy- Come into the room quietly, place your
  tardy slip in the pink Notes Bin and ask your
  neighbor what you need to do.

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Hand Signals

• 1 finger- To make a comment.
• 2 fingersAsk a question
• 3 fingersBathroom/Water
• Wait to be recognized before speaking or
  leaving the room.

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Give Me FIVE

• When I call for Give Me Five, you
• Stop what you are doing
• Eyes on the Teacher
• Hands Are Empty
• Mouths Are Quiet
• Raise hand in the air.

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Our Class

• Our classroom is like our school family. We will
  treat each other with respect. I want you to
  come to me anytime you have a problem. You are
  each important to me. We will be kind to each
  other and stick up for each other if someone
  bullies us.
• Our classroom WILL be a fun and exciting place to
  be.

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This is a

• Risk Taking
• Mistake Making.
• Classroom!!!!!

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The End

• I know this is going to be a great school year!
• K. Smith