Class of 2024
Volunteers
I love family volunteers! Family volunteers are a wonderful help for teachers and students. Not only do family members help contribute to their child’s education, but they are such a help for me. I ask that volunteers start around September 15th. This gives our class time to get into a routine and for me to learn the needs of the students. Should you choose to volunteer, you may be working with students or I may have you helping me make copies, develop learning centers, or other activities. Please remember to stop in the office and get a Visitor’s Pass when visiting us in the classroom.
Positive Behavior Support-PBS
The classroom is a small community where each individual is valued and supported, and in turn, values and supports others in our group. This sense of community happens when all members know, accept and practice group behaviors. We will discuss and practice many of the social behaviors that build community in our classroom. My expectations are listed below:
* I expect students to practice the school-wide Character Education Program:
C – be Community Minded
A – be Aware of your surroundings and what you are doing
R – be Responsible and Respectful for your actions and learning
E – be Empathetic toward others
S – always be Safety minded
Rewards
When the class “shines” by demonstrating one of the character traits listed above, I place “shine stones” in a jar. When the jar is filled up to the purple line, the class will decide how to celebrate all of our hard work and good deeds. For example, we might have an Ice Cream Party, a Pajama Party, or a Pizza Party.
* I expect students to follow the rules we create together. I will include the final rules for our classroom in our Newsletter (read about it below). Last year’s class thought these rules were important to follow:
- Keep hands, feet, and objects to myself.
- Be nice to the teacher and everyone in class. Do not hurt anyone’s feelings.
- Follow adult instructions the first time.
- Listen to the speaker and raise my hand when I want to speak.
- Be responsible and respect others.
- Work hard and do my best.
Consequences
Students who participate in a positive manner, try their best (by completing class work and homework) and are on green for the week will be rewarded with small prizes the Class Gift Box or free time for special activities, such as Friday Fun.
Students who disrupt the learning environment
- 1 time, will be warned and move his/her card to YELLOW
- 2 times, will move his/her card to ORANGE
- 3 times, will move his/her card to RED, a time out to refocus in our classroom and a phone call home
- 4 times, he/she will be sent to a refocus seat in another classroom; if student has not refocused after returning, he/she will be sent to the office.
Students will also receive Edison Gotchas for on-task behavior each day. These tickets will be placed in a box and at the end of the day or week, I will draw a name and this student’s name will be sent down to the office and he/she will receive a small prize.
Schedule
8:45 – 9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00 – 10:00 Indpendent Reading/AR/Guided Reading
10:00 – 10:30 Skills
10:30-11:00 Reading Core
11:00-12:00 Grammar & Writing
12:00-12:20 Lunch
12:20– 12:45 Recess
12:45-1:05 Math Skill
1:05-2:00 Math
2:05 – 2:35 Science / Social Studies
2:35-2:45 Stack & Pack
2:45 – 3:25 Specials (Art, PE, or Music)
3:30 Dismissal
Students will be picked up and dismissed by the stairs right next to the library. Students will not be dismissed until I have made eye contact with the parents. If your child is going home with someone other than you please let me know. On rainy or snowy days we will keep the students either in the hallway or the classroom. If by any chance you are running late, before going to the office, they might still be with me :)
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