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About Mrs. Sommers: Born in Philadelphia, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. B.S., Nutrition, Drexel B.S., Nutrition, Drexel University (Pa.) University (Pa.) Master’s Degree, Public Master’s Degree, Public Health, SCSU (Ct.) Health, SCSU (Ct.) Teacher Certification, FPC (NH) Teacher Certification, FPC (NH) Title I Tutor: 2 nd & 5 th Grades Title I Tutor: 2 nd & 5 th Grades

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES Mrs. Sommers’ Classroom (5WS) Greenland Central School

WHY DO WE HAVE PROCEDURES? Procedures are the ways we do things. To do things correctly, we have to follow procedures such as: Procedures are the ways we do things. To do things correctly, we have to follow procedures such as: To place a phone call, we need to enter To place a phone call, we need to enter numbers in the right order. numbers in the right order. To mail a letter, we need to write down the To mail a letter, we need to write down the correct address and zip code. correct address and zip code. So, to be successful in learning, we need to follow some simple procedures. So, to be successful in learning, we need to follow some simple procedures.

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM: Please enter quietly. Please enter quietly. Hang up your coat and Hang up your coat and backpack. backpack. Read Morning Message. Read Morning Message. Review the schedule. Review the schedule.

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM: Complete “Start Up” Checklist. Complete “Start Up” Checklist. Place notes from home on dog. Place notes from home on dog. Place last night’s homework in Place last night’s homework in bins on top of long counter. bins on top of long counter. Begin morning work. Begin morning work. Notes from home

THE CLASSROOM MANAGER: THE CLASSROOM MANAGER: *Manager’s Chair

RIGHT AFTER START UP: Put completed work in the “Morning Put completed work in the “Morning Work” basket. Unfinished work may be Work” basket. Unfinished work may be completed during Snack/Recess. completed during Snack/Recess. Wait quietly for the next direction. Wait quietly for the next direction.

DURING INSTRUCTION: Listen to the teacher with your full attention. Listen to the teacher with your full attention. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering. Ask permission to speak by Ask permission to speak by raising your hand. raising your hand. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions can be asked later. Ask questions related to the subject. Other questions can be asked later.

WHILE YOU ARE WORKING: Make sure you read or listen to directions and that you understand them. Make sure you read or listen to directions and that you understand them. If you are unsure, ask for help from students sitting near you. If they also don’t understand, ask the teacher to explain. If you are unsure, ask for help from students sitting near you. If they also don’t understand, ask the teacher to explain. If you are asked for help, be polite, kind, and offer your best without giving away the answer. If you are asked for help, be polite, kind, and offer your best without giving away the answer. Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. Talking to each other should be no louder than a whisper. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time. Use your time wisely. Put forth your best effort to finish your work on time.

IF THE TEACHER RAISES HER HAND or RINGS THE BELL: Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. (Freeze!) Stop whatever you are doing at that moment. (Freeze!) Face the teacher and wait silently. Face the teacher and wait silently. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. Notify any classmates who haven’t noticed that the teacher has raised her hand. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher. No talking or whispering. All of your attention should be given to the teacher.

AFTER YOU ARE DONE: Put your name on your paper! Put your name on your paper! Check your work and the directions once more to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. Check your work and the directions once more to see if you missed anything or did something incorrectly. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. If the assignment is to be turned in, do so. Read quietly or work on unfinished assignments. Read quietly or work on unfinished assignments. Students are not allowed to sit and do nothing. You must be working until the end of class. Students are not allowed to sit and do nothing. You must be working until the end of class.

DISMISSAL: Clean your work area. Take all garbage to the trash can. Pick up underneath/around your desk. Clean your work area. Take all garbage to the trash can. Pick up underneath/around your desk. Wait for the teacher to dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss you. Wait for the teacher to dismiss you. The bell does not dismiss you. After you get permission to leave, push in your chair and line up as directed. After you get permission to leave, push in your chair and line up as directed.

DISMISSAL: If it is the end of the day, complete “Shut Down” List and stack your chair on your desk. If it is the end of the day, complete “Shut Down” List and stack your chair on your desk.

HOMEWORK PROCEDURE: You will be given homework M-Th, posted on front board You will be given homework M-Th, posted on front board Hand in homework each morning in designated bins and check off your name Hand in homework each morning in designated bins and check off your name Missing work – 3 Strike Rule Plan to Do Missing work – 3 Strike Rule Plan to Do Better and Parent Signature Better and Parent Signature Incomplete work/Papers without a name Incomplete work/Papers without a name Consequences/Homework Responsibility Card Consequences/Homework Responsibility Card

WHEN YOU ARE LATE: Enter quietly Enter quietly Place tardy note on our desk. Place tardy note on our desk. Have a seat and quietly take out your materials. Have a seat and quietly take out your materials.

WHEN YOU ARE ABSENT: Get the assignments from your classmate and the worksheets from the mail box. Do the work at home. Get the assignments from your classmate and the worksheets from the mail box. Do the work at home. If you missed a test because of your excused absence, a time will be arranged to make up the test. If you missed a test because of your excused absence, a time will be arranged to make up the test.

SCHOOL-WIDE RULES: Arrive on time Arrive on time NO vulgar language, insults, threats, or rude comments or gestures NO vulgar language, insults, threats, or rude comments or gestures NO spitting NO spitting NO walkmans, discmans, pagers, cell phones, electronic games/devices NO walkmans, discmans, pagers, cell phones, electronic games/devices Take hats & sunglasses off in building Take hats & sunglasses off in building

SCHOOL-WIDE RULES: SCHOOL-WIDE RULES: Beverages brought to school must be in sealed containers and consumed during recess or lunch. Beverages brought to school must be in sealed containers and consumed during recess or lunch. Students are expected to deliver all notices provided to them for home delivery to their parents/guardians. Students are expected to deliver all notices provided to them for home delivery to their parents/guardians.

CLASSROOM RULE: The Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would want to be treated.

CLASSROOM RULE: NO!

MANNERS: “Good Morning” “Good Morning” “Please” “Please” “May I” “May I” “Thank You” “Thank You” “You’re Welcome” “You’re Welcome” “Excuse Me” “Excuse Me” “Mrs.” “Mrs.” “Great Job!” “Great Job!” Important words to use in class:

FOLLOWING RULES WILL RESULT IN: A pleasant and orderly classroom atmosphere where we all feel safe to take risks and learn.

NOT FOLLOWING RULES will result in: 1. Warning 2. Warning #2 3. Warning #3 = “Plan to Do Better” with Parent Signature next day. After Parent Signature next day. After Three “PTDB”s, parent conference. Three “PTDB”s, parent conference. Next Step: Referral to Mr. Smith.

EXTREME BEHAVIOR: Any student who- Any student who- uses profanity, uses profanity, fights, fights, damages school property (this includes the damages school property (this includes the property of the teachers and other property of the teachers and other students), or students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY. will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS: PLEASE participate. Everyone has something important to say. PLEASE participate. Everyone has something important to say. We want to hear what you We want to hear what you have to say. have to say. If your question is off the If your question is off the topic, write it down and topic, write it down and ask later. ask later.

STUDENT MATERIALS: Kept in Desk: Folders for every subject Folders for every subject Agenda Book/Binder, Tools & Agenda Book/Binder, Tools & Supplies, Self-selected reading, Supplies, Self-selected reading, & Math Journal & Math Journal Kept on Shelves: Textbooks (Math SRB, Soc. Textbooks (Math SRB, Soc. Studies, Science Readers) Studies, Science Readers) Portfolios Portfolios

KODAK MOMENTS: RELAX & SMILE!!!

GRADING: Rubrics Rubrics 10 Point Scale A 10 Point Scale A 80 – 89 B 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D 60 – 69 D Check System (4) Check System (4)

PASSES: Always ask permission Always ask permission to leave the room. to leave the room. Passes will only be given for restroom. Passes will only be given for restroom. Do not ask for permission while instruction is going on. Do not ask for permission while instruction is going on. Complete sign-out log, take pass hanging in back of room, and then quietly go to restroom. Complete sign-out log, take pass hanging in back of room, and then quietly go to restroom.

HALLWAY BEHAVIOR: Single file Single file No talking No talking Hands to yourself Hands to yourself

SCHOOL-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS: No talking is allowed during announcements.

GROUP WORK PROCEDURES: 1. You are responsible for your own work and behavior. 2. Each student must contribute to the group. 3. You must ask each Support Buddy for help if you have a question (Ask 3 before me). 4. You must be willing to help any Support Buddy who asks for help.

NUTRITION: Start your head - Eat breakfast every day! Bring a healthy snack daily! Eat a nourishing lunch for lasting brain power!

ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES: Some kids are severely allergic to certain foods. Sometimes, if they eat, touch, or breathe a tiny amount of the food they’re allergic to, they can become very ill... even die! That’s why...

FOOD-ALLERGIC KIDS NEED ALL OF US TO HELP KEEP THEM SAFE! Here are some of the ways YOU can help: 1. Never take food allergies lightly. 2. Don’t share your food with food-allergic friends. 3. Wash hands after eating. 4. Ask what your friends are allergic to and help them avoid it.

SYMPTOMS If an allergic schoolmate becomes ill, get help immediately! Here are some symptoms of an allergic reaction: Vomiting Swelling of the face and lips Difficulty breathing Coughing, sneezing, and watery eyes Skin that’s bumpy, red, and itchy If an allergic schoolmate is showing these signs, inform the teacher or person in charge immediately. Your quickness can save a life!

“SPECIAL” PROCEDURES: These will be introduced on an “as needed” basis. Library/Media Center Library/Media Center Special Guests Special Guests Progress Reports Progress Reports Fire Drills Fire Drills Assemblies Assemblies Substitutes Substitutes Classroom Parties Classroom Parties Reward Tickets Reward Tickets School Store School Store

REMEMBER... Do your best at everything Do your best at everything you do. you do. Have an awesome year! Have an awesome year! Mrs. Sommers