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Who am I? My name is Mr. Hobbs My name is Mr. Hobbs I have taught at Nashwaaksis Middle School and Albert Street Middle School and have finally arrived at the best school! I have taught at Nashwaaksis Middle School and Albert Street Middle School and have finally arrived at the best school! I will be teaching grade 8 math. I will be teaching grade 8 math.

Ms. Munn Ms. Munn Will be here to help in our math classes Will be here to help in our math classes

Code of Conduct I believe in a safe school. I believe in a safe school. I respect myself, others and my surroundings. I respect myself, others and my surroundings. I am responsible for my actions. I am responsible for my actions. I do my best and encourage others to do their best. I do my best and encourage others to do their best. I start each day with a new beginning. I start each day with a new beginning. Video Video Video

Fire Drill When fire alarm rings When fire alarm rings –Leave all belongings in the classroom. –Quietly exit the at the back of the classroom. –Walk to the basketball court. –Line up. –Please remain quiet and don’t talk.

Lockdown Lights will be turned off & blinds closed. Lights will be turned off & blinds closed. Sit on the floor between the two doors with your backs to the wall. Sit on the floor between the two doors with your backs to the wall. Remain absolutely quiet. Remain absolutely quiet. Under no circumstance are you to answer the door if someone knocks. Under no circumstance are you to answer the door if someone knocks. If the fire alarm is set off when there is a lockdown remain seated. If the fire alarm is set off when there is a lockdown remain seated.

Student Fees Student fees are $25 for a student or $40 for a family. Student fees are $25 for a student or $40 for a family. You must pay your student fees in order to get a lock for your locker. You must pay your student fees in order to get a lock for your locker. Locker numbers. Locker numbers.

Media Consent Forms Please have these signed and returned to me as soon as possible. Please have these signed and returned to me as soon as possible.

Peeler Cards You’ll receive one to sell at first. You’ll receive one to sell at first. They are $10.00 each They are $10.00 each For every 10 you sell you’ll receive a free one. For every 10 you sell you’ll receive a free one. The top class will receive an icecream party… mmm… icecream. The top class will receive an icecream party… mmm… icecream.

Summer Reading & Writing Challenge If you have completed the challenge please let me know as soon as possible. If you have completed the challenge please let me know as soon as possible. –3 novels read & 3 written sheets. –Pizza with the principal.

Picture Day Picture day will be September 22 nd. Don’t forget to dress nicely (and maybe get a haircut). Picture day will be September 22 nd. Don’t forget to dress nicely (and maybe get a haircut).

H1N1 (Swine Flu) If you feel sick don’t come to school! If you feel sick don’t come to school! Wash your hands properly. Wash your hands properly. Video Video Video

Dress Code No headgear No headgear No revealed midriff No revealed midriff No low-cut tops No low-cut tops No uncovered spaghetti strap tops No uncovered spaghetti strap tops No exceedingly short skirts/shorts No exceedingly short skirts/shorts No revealed undergarments No revealed undergarments

Homeroom 8:20 – 8:30 Class #1 8:30 – 9:20 Class #2 9:20 – 10:10 Nutrition Break 10:10 – 10:20 3 rd Class 10:20 – 11:10 4 th Class 11:10 – 12:00 Lunch 12:00 – 12:20 Noon Activities 12:20 – 1:00 Homeroom 1:00 – 1:05 5 th Class 1:05 – 1:55 6 th Class 1:55 – 2:45 Homeroom 2:45 – 2:50

6 Day Schedule We rotate on a 6 day schedule. We rotate on a 6 day schedule. If we miss a day (storm day) then we will start on the schedule where we left off. If we miss a day (storm day) then we will start on the schedule where we left off. There will be a sign indicating what rotation day it is. There will be a sign indicating what rotation day it is. ICE ICE

Daily Routine You must be in your seat at 8:20 for the morning announcements. You must be in your seat at 8:20 for the morning announcements. –You must be quiet when the announcements are on. There is to be no talking. –When “O Canada” is playing you must stand respectfully. The bell does not dismiss you from class. It is just a reminder to let me know what time it is. The bell does not dismiss you from class. It is just a reminder to let me know what time it is.

Daily Routine At lunch time you can: At lunch time you can: –Go home to eat –Go to the cafeteria to eat –Stay in the class to eat Those wishing to eat in the classroom must remain seated and the class is to remain clean. Ensure you put your garbage in the appropriate place. Those wishing to eat in the classroom must remain seated and the class is to remain clean. Ensure you put your garbage in the appropriate place.

Daily Routine During the last homeroom of the day you are expected to come to class and sit down. Once everyone is in the classroom we can proceed with dismissal. All chairs need to be put up before we leave. During the last homeroom of the day you are expected to come to class and sit down. Once everyone is in the classroom we can proceed with dismissal. All chairs need to be put up before we leave.

Washroom/Fountain Break Please carry with you your agenda at all times. You will be expected to fill this in if you need to ask permission to leave the classroom. Please carry with you your agenda at all times. You will be expected to fill this in if you need to ask permission to leave the classroom. –Date: Time: Reason - I will then initial it.

Agendas It is a good idea to carry your agenda to all classes. You should use it to note your homework and upcoming events in. You will also need it to use the washroom. It is a good idea to carry your agenda to all classes. You should use it to note your homework and upcoming events in. You will also need it to use the washroom. PLEASE DO NOT LOSE IT! PLEASE DO NOT LOSE IT!