WELCOME TO MISS LOU’S CLASS (DAY 1) Class Expectations and Procedures

Quickly find a seat! Seating chart will be provided second week of school.

Attendance Please take out a piece of paper, folded in three, and make a name tag! Take out name tags for the first two weeks of school. -Collect name tags end of class.

DO NOW On a blank sheet of paper, respond to the prompt below. You do not have to copy the prompt. Do not stop writing until you are instructed to do so. How are you feeling about the upcoming school year? Do you have fears? Concerns? What are you excited about? What are your goals? Tell me anything you’d like me to know about yourself or about expectations for the year. We’ll return to this activity at the end of class.

Attention Grabber “Class class” “Yes Yes” “SLANT”

Quiet Signal Silent

Four Corners I will give you a topic You will choose one of the four options given You will move to the corner that matches that option Once You are in your corner, talk with the others who are there to explain why you choose that corner I may ask you to share with the whole class

Corners 1 Eno Whiteboard 2 3 4

Are you a MATH or SCIENCE person? 1. MATH 2. SCIENCE 3. BOTH 4. Neither MOVE THEN SHARE WHY.

What you did you do in the summer most of the time? 1. WORKING 2. SUMMER SCHOOL 5. None of the choices 5. None of the choices 3. ADVENTURING 4. SLEEPING MOVE THEN SHARE WHAT/WHEN/WHY.

How Many Siblings You Have 1. ONE 2. TWO 5. More than FOUR. 5. More than FOUR. 3. THREE 4. FOUR MOVE THEN SHARE THEIR NAMES AND AGE.

I am excited for the school year 1. Disagree 2. Not sure 3. Agree MOVE THEN SHARE THEIR WHY.

Back to Your Seats Thanks for playing!

About Miss Lou: Education Born in Taiwan Bachelor of Arts in Elementary/Middle School Education from California State University, Long Beach Study abroad for a year Ronald E. McNair Scholar Hobbies: Travel (lots!), reading, watch TV, swimming & teach!

About Miss Lou: Personal

Questions about Miss Lou?

Syllabus Share the syllabus with the person next to you We will read “popcorn style”!

REWARD for behaviors Weekly Friday raffles for prices in the PRICE BOX Good Phone Call home Striving towards success Collect tickets for… Sports Time/HW Pass/ PIZZA DAY/ Extra Credit Points/ free iPad Time!

Consequences 1: A verbal warning. 2: A verbal warning, take a seat at the “counseling center," and reflection sheet with parent signature. 3. One-on-one conference with student and school service slip. 4: Phone call home by the teacher. 5: Detention and/or parent conference. 6: Administrative referral.

Voice Levels: Silent (TESTING TIME!) 1 Whisper (STUDY HALL) 2 Normal Voice (DISCUSSION) 3 Presentation Voice (PRESENTATION)

Arrival 1. After the bell rings, walk immediately into class and sit in your assigned seat. 2.Take out supplies (back bag ALWAYS back of your chair). 3.Copy down the Homework into your agenda. 4. Do the DO NOW and begin work immediately. 5. Teacher-Student Greet.

Teacher-Student Greet “Good morning, class” “Good morning, scholars” Good morning, friends” “Have a good day, scholars” “Bye, class”

Dismissal 1.When the teacher claps, follow the teacher with the same rhythm. 2.Clean up quickly & quietly. (Put away class supplies, then your belongings.) 3.S.L.A.N.T (not talking). 4.Teacher-Student Greet.

Teacher’s Desk & Surrounding Area Off limits to students!

Classroom Jobs… To be announced……

Stretch! (30 seconds) That’s it for today’s class rules/expectations…… STRETCHHHHHHHH!

Creating Classroom Rules Creating Classroom Rules In 6 groups of 4-5 students, answer the following question on the piece of paper: What rules do we need to have to create a safe and happy learning environment? (for teachers & students) Create Brainstorm Bubbles- list as many as you can! 20 minutes.

Creating Classroom Rules As a group, circle top 5 ideas from your poster. Share with class. Write on class poster. Teacher will create a classroom rules/guideline from YOU!

Exit Ticket: Share with the class, which rule do you like the most. Why?

Dismissal 1.When the teacher claps, follow the teacher with the same rhythm. 2.Clean up quickly & quietly. (Put away class supplies, then your belongings.) 3.S.L.A.N.T (not talking). 4.Teacher-Student Greet.

Welcome to Ms. Lou’s Class Class Expectations and Procedures

Quickly find a seat! TRY TO SEAT SOMEWHERE NEW!

Attendance While I take attendance… Take out name tags for the first two weeks of school. -Collect name tags end of class.

DO NOW When you enter the door, what four things do you need to do? Summarize the rules that you created with your classmates. List 3 important ones. Extra Time: Draw a picture for each rule. (I can maybe use it for the poster!)

Arrival 1. After the bell rings, walk immediately into class and sit in your assigned seat. 2.Take out supplies (back bag ALWAYS back of your chair). 3.Copy down the Homework into your agenda. 4. Do the DO NOW and begin work immediately. 5. Teacher-Student Greet.

Get into PARTNER MODE! “Heads Together” “Get into PARTNER MODE” “Get together with a SHOULDER Partner”

With your partner… Look at your DO NOW question 1. Recite to your partner the 4 things you need to do with you come into class. Come up with a gesture for each.

Quiet Signal Silent

M&M’s Get up and mingle! Sit next to someone new. You have 1 minute! Grab a handful of M&Ms! Introduce yourself to your partner.

M&M’s game Blue- share on interest fact about yourself. Purple- share an embarrassing moment. Orange- share your favorite memory and why. Yellow- share 2 of your hobbies and why. Green- WILD CARD !

M & M’s Game Whole Class Introduce your partner’s name and share two things about your partner!

Essential Supplies Take out your agenda and copy down essential supplies from the board FIRST GRADE! SUPPLY CHECK on Thursday (Period 1/3/5) Friday (Periods 2/6)

M.O.R.E. In 6 groups of 4-5 students, answer the following question on the piece of paper: List 5 examples that you can do for each letter! (REFER TO POSTER ON THE WALL) M- Motivated O-OrganizedR-RespectfulE-Excellence Create Brainstorm Bubbles- list as many as you can! 20 minutes.

M.O.R.E. Motivated to learn with a positive attitude and good work habits Partner Mode: In what ways can we be responsible in the classroom?

M.O.R.E Organized and prepared in class everyday Partner Mode: In what ways can we be responsible in the classroom?

M.O.R.E Respectful to the school, yourself, and others Partner Mode: In what ways can show respect in the classroom? TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED.

M.O.R.E Excellent by setting an example of excellence in academics and characters Turn & Talk: In what ways can we be an example of excellence in class?

Bio T-Shirt

Color your Bio-Shirt by your cohort color. Period 1 &3 RED LEOS Period 5 GREEN LEOS Period 2 & 6 BLUE LEOS Draw pictures to represent yourself! DUE DATE TBD

Exit Ticket Fill in Survey! Turn in survey & name tags.

Dismissal 1.When the teacher claps, follow the teacher with the same rhythm. 2.Clean up quickly & quietly. (Put away class supplies, then your belongings.) 3.S.L.A.N.T (not talking). 4.Teacher-Student Greet.