1. Mrs. Michelle 1 st Grade Student Handbook

2. Supplies Inside your desk 1 crayon box 1 box Crayola crayons- 24 1 pair fiskars scissors 3 pencils and 1 pink eraser 1 gluestick 1 large stretchy book cover 1 composition book Backpack goes in your cubby! Give to teacher Pencils and gluesticks 2 rolls of paper towels 2 boxes of tissues 1 pack wipes 1 box zip close bags 1 two pocket folder w/o brads $5.00 for primary paper donation

3. Morning Bus Duty 1. Place backpack in a line against our wall. 2. Look for the bus duty room sign. 3. Walk in and find our class line. 4. Sit quietly and watch the bus duty movie. 5. Listen for our class to be called for restroom. 6. Remember restroom manners. 7. Stand in a line at our door. Enter only if I am in the room. 8. I will greet you each morning.

4. Morning Routine When you come in, put reading book inside your desk and your backpack in the cubby. This is when you will turn in your homework. Begin your morning work on your desk. Share “Good Things”. Each morning we will have a moment of silence. Then we will stand and salute the flag. We will say the Pledge of Allegiance.

5. Pencil Policy Everyone will sharpen 2 pencils in the morning. (if 1 breaks, you have another) If both pencils break, you may borrow a pencil from the cup. Hand held sharpeners are not allowed. Students are not allowed to use the electric sharpener.

6. Class Rules Always follow directions. Be quiet while working. Have supplies ready. Complete all work on time. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Always walk inside the building. Be respectful to everyone.

7. Pal Pact Our social contract will be a list of behaviors that we all agree to use when in this classroom. We will make this list together in a few more days and then I will post it here. Our Social Contract The Pal Pact

8. Timeout Sign This sign is for when a teacher needs your attention. Stop what you are doing and return the sign.

9. Check Sign This sign is for students to use. This sign is used to help your friends at school.

10. 4 Questions It is my goal to help you control your own behaviors by redirecting you when you are off task. I will do this by asking you 4 questions. What are you doing? What are you supposed to be doing? Were you doing that? What are you going to do about that?

11. Behavior Chart I use a card system that helps you make the right choices about your behavior. Each time a student chooses a consequence, a card is pulled. The consequence cards are color coded. Great Green Great Green (great), Mellow Yellow Mellow Yellow (warning), Rowdy Red Rowdy Red (loss of recess), Parent Purple Parent Purple ( note home), Office Orange Office Orange (office visit).

12. Our Learning Schedule Morning Work (Pledge, Announcements, Lunch Money, Homework) Reading Block Grammar and Phonics (Literacy Centers, Guided Reading, Interventions, Independent Work) Related Arts Classes Lunch Math Science and Social Studies Recess Prepare for Dismissal

13. Guided Reading Groups  Do not interrupt the reading group.  Come to the table when called.  Bring your reading book and things you need.  Use wall clues to help you.  It is okay to ask for help.  We will : choral read partner read read alone

14. Center Requirements Most days you will have 3 literacy centers. Check the bus to see where you go each day!  Take care of materials.  Use inside voices.  Cooperate with your partner.  Clean up when finished.  Ask 3 before me!

15. Leaving the Room/Hallway Wait until I call you to line up. Push in your chair. Line leader begins at special sign. Stand in a straight, single file line. Remember “Peace and Quiet”. No talking. Place hands to your sides. Keep up with the person in front of you. Leave no gaps in the hallway.

16. Related Arts Pullouts Library- Mrs. Cindy and Miss Ellen Art- Mrs. Phyllis Bloxon Music- Mrs. Poinsette Computer- Mrs. Farney Guidance- Mrs. Cayce White P.E.- Coach Shadden/ Coach Marler

17. Homework Homework has several purposes.  It provides students with additional practice on skills that I have already taught at school.  It allows parents to see what we are learning and how their student is doing.  It encourages parental involvement in student learning.  It helps students to learn responsibility.

18. Homework  Homework is given every night. Read story, Study spelling, Math sheet  Homework is expected to be turned in upon arrival at school the next morning.  If homework is not turned in on time, students will complete assignment at recess that day.  Please do not make it a habit to skip homework.

19. Breaks We will have plenty of restroom breaks:  Morning, before/after lunch, at the end of the day.  You may also get drinks from the water fountain at these times.  If you ever have an emergency, TELL ME!

20. Restroom 1. Go at our scheduled time if possible. 2. Keep hands and feet to yourself. 3. Keep restroom clean. Remember to flush! 4. Wash and dry hands well. 5. Get a quick drink at our fountain. 6. Line up quietly with our class.

21. School Nurse Students may only go to the nurse with my permission. Students may only visit the nurse’s station during certain times of the day. Only ask to go to the nurse if it is an emergency and you are really sick. The nurse has many children to help with medicine and injuries!

22. Recess Safety Rules 1.Leave sticks and stones alone. Don’t pick up. 2.Keep away from the tree and the building. 3.Sit in the swing. Swing front to back. Don’t jump out of the swing or push anyone. 4.Sit to slide. Climb only on the steps. Keep arms and legs in close to you. 5.Do not jump off the monkey bars or swings. 6.Toys are not allowed at recess. 7.Listen for the whistle. Look to see if you are needed. Report to teachers if called for. 8.Line up in an orderly manner with your class!

23. Manners Poem We say "Thank you." We say, "Please," And "excuse me," When we sneeze. That's the way We do what's right. We have manners. We're polite. Yes ma’am, no sir, We are kind. We have manners On our mind!

24. Visitors When visitors come into our room: NO talking Work quietly Stay in your seat Read your reading book Show how well-behaved you can be!

25. Afternoon Dismissal A note will need to be signed by administration if a change is made in daily dismissal. Car Riders will dismiss at 2:50. You will line up in the hallway on the inside wall. You will be assigned an area on the sidewalk to stand until you ride arrives at school. Look for a sign in your vehicle window with your name. Do not run around and play! Bus Riders will dismiss at 3:00. You will line up against our wall facing the bus duty room. Students will report to the First Grade Bus Duty Room until buses arrive. Sit quietly with our class. You will walk to your bus in two lines. Remember to follow school rules.

26. You Need to Know YOU are smart! YOU are special! YOU can do well in first grade! YOU will make new friends! YOU will have fun this year! And most importantly… YOU belong here!