Welcome to the 5 th Grade

Why we have rules and procedures … Keep us safe Save time Make sure learning is happening Feel comfortable Stop interruptions LEARN

NFL Rules Be responsible Use kind words Always listen Learn, learn, learn!

Classroom Rules ***We will do this a little later.

Morning Procedures

Get to School on Time! At 8 a.m. you will be greeted at the door of the classroom by one of your teachers. You will make eye contact and say, “good morning.” If it is after 8 a.m., YOU are late!

Upon Entering the Classroom…. 1. Un-stack your chair 2. Unpack your backpack and place it in the closet (this will be the ONLY time you may go into your backpack) 3. Place your blue and yellow folders in two separate piles on your desk 4. Table monitors ONLY will bring them to the back baskets 5. Place any notes from home in our desk basket 5. DO NOT talk to your teachers 5. DO start your Do Now

After 8:00 a.m. Talking is OFF! If you have a pressing issue to address with one of your teachers, write it on a post-it and post on the edge of your desk. Work on Do Now LATE? If you arrive late, unpack quickly and silently Bring your blue and yellow folders to the back baskets and begin the Do Now

Daily Procedures

Agenda Notebook Bring agenda notebook to class EVERYDAY Record homework Record word study words MONDAY: goal statement FRIDAY: assess your goal

Agenda Notebook Homework Word Study Words Class announcements Schedule reminders Blog address (and password) Website address Classmates phone numbers What goes in it??

Classroom Signals ***You will use these hand signals so the teacher doesn’t have to stop teaching. There is NEVER a reason to be out of your seat without using a signal - “ W ” for water - “ R ” for restroom - “ T ” for tissue

Classroom Signals - I agree or I was thinking the same thing! - You need to state that again in a complete sentence. ROLLING ARMS – You can do it! Keep going!

Classroom Signals MOST IMPORTANT CLASSROOM SIGNAL: When you see a fist raised, you immediately raise your fist in response. This is a call to SILENCE! When you are doing group work, a bell will ring to signal the silence response.

Questions and Answers Raise your hand quietly We will only call on QUIET hands When someone is called on, put your hand down and actively listen to what is said

Questions and Answers What does active listening LOOK like? Hmmmmmmmmmm… You are tracking the speaker Turn your body and put your eyes on the person speaking Your bottom is on your chair Your feet are on the floor Your hands are still Your pencil is down Your body is still Let’s practice!

Restroom Procedures Use in the morning before 8:00AM and at lunch Use hand signals to ask during class (DO NOT ask during lessons) Sign out with name and time Turn the sign to OCCUPIED Walk quietly to the restroom Wash your hands with soap Leave the restroom clean Sign back in with time Turn sign to VACANT

Water Procedures Drink water in the morning before 8:00AM and at lunch You may keep a bottle of water on your desk (water ONLY) Use hand signals to ask during class DO NOT ask during lessons Walk quietly to the water fountain One person at a time Quickly and quietly return to your seat and continue working

CLASS JOBS Class jobs are assigned at the beginning of each month Choice is determined by the teachers; we may use a math problem or award based on class behavior Jobs must be taken seriously and completed in a timely manner

Pencils Pencil Sharpener will sharpen pencils in the morning ONLY before 8:00am It is your responsibility to bring two sharpened pencils to class EACH DAY If your pencil breaks: Hold up your pencil to signal a teacher Quietly walk to back of room Put your pencil in UNSHARPENED bucket Take pencil from SHARPENED bucket

Paper Writing paper is in back in the writing station (draft, publishing, etc.) You may get paper as you need it. If it is during class you need to ask permission On EVERY assignment, your heading should have: ** Name **Date

Desk Sharing You will be sharing desk space with other students Do not leave personal items on desk The only items on your desk should be your pencil holder and your desk box (the desk box contains table supplies) Your desk top should always be clear, unless you are instructed by us to leave work out for review Keep the inside of your desk neat and organized “Mi casa es su casa” ~ “My house is your house.”

Lining Up Clear desk quietly Wait for your table to be called Quietly stand and push in your chair Quietly walk to the line Stand facing front, arms at sides, eyes facing front There is NO TALKING on line. Period. EVER.

Walking in Line Walk quietly Arms at your side Stand directly behind the person in front of you – straight line! There is NO TALKING in the hallway. EVER.

Lunch Line up in order Lunches will be handed out by the monitor Remain seated in the lunchroom unless otherwise instructed Quiet voices Respect the lunchroom staff Clean-up your table area Bring a book or work

Lunch Release

What to do when your done with my class work??? Read a book Work on word study assignments Work on your math FAST FACTS Work on your Goal Statement Write about the Weekly Message Write about the Quote of the Week Write about Today In History… Work on other assignments MOST IMPORTANTLY: Don’t disturb others!!!!

Group and Partner Work Groups and partners are thoughtfully assigned Do not ask to work with another person/group If you have a serious issue, speak with us privately or drop a note in the “Things I Want You to Know” box These are not optional placements DO NOT ask to work outside - this is a privilege given by us Noise must be kept at a low level

Desk Work You will often be asked to work with your desk mates You have a number assigned to you on your desk (1,2,3 or 4) We will use these numbers during lessons so that finding a partner is easy We will also use these numbers for particular group activities

Stability Balls Some of the chairs in our room have been replaced by stability balls Some may be assigned to particular students permanently as the year progresses Others will rotate, giving everyone a chance to use them We will let you know the schedule so you do not have to ask

When You Are Called to the Meeting Area: Silently gather materials needed Stand quietly Push in your chair Sit next to your partner for that subject Sit with back straight Eyes front Materials on floor in front of you Quietly wait for instruction to begin Let’s see if we can beat last years record!

When You Are Called to Morning Meeting: Clear your desk Stand and push in chairs Come to the center and make a quiet circle Make sure everyone can find a spot Wait for the teachers to begin

Class Library Check out will take place in morning You will be assigned a day to go to the library You will be expected to read at your level for in class work and homework Take out a minimum of three books to last you the week

Classroom Library We will go over these procedures in the classroom.

Conferencing When we are conferencing with a student we are INVISIBLE to you Unless someone is in a dangerous situation DO NOT interrupt Yes, not even for a “quick question” You are smart enough to figure out what you need by yourself, with the help of a partner or our co-teacher

Homework Reading every night for 40 minutes Math, Writing or SS, and Word Study daily Record your homework assignments in your agenda each day If homework is missing or incomplete, you will receive a pink slip

What is a Pink Slip? AKA, The Student Responsibility Card A pink slip is sent home when homework is not completed It lets your parents or guardians know which homework is missing It gives you an opportunity to explain why you did not complete your assignment It must be signed and returned the next day

Goal Statement Written in agenda notebook every Friday Goal statement should begin with one of the following statements: This week I tried … This week I improved… I want to work more on… This will help your teachers and parents understand the goals you are working on in school.

Absent … Now what? It’s YOUR responsibility to check on the website or with another student if you are absent Homework is posted on the website nightly and much of it can be completed whether you were in class or not If there are handouts, they will be kept in a folder near the folder baskets for you to get upon your return If you are too sick to complete your work, you have ONE day for each day you were absent to make up the work

Specials Art Music P.E. Computer Science Line-up in number order All class rules will be followed Bring your lunch MAKE US PROUD!

Visitors or Guests in the Classroom Sit quietly Continue working as you normally would Be polite and respectful IMPRESS THEM!!!

We Recycle Paper goes in the BLUE bin – Notebook paper – Computer paper – News paper Plastic Bottles – Water bottles Aluminum Can – Soda cans Go in the BROWN bin

Fire Drills Stop everything immediately Quietly line up Exit through the door and walk down the back staircase Stay with class at all times Remain ABSOLUTELY silent Walk quickly and quietly back to the classroom Return to the classroom task

Dismissal Procedures

Backpacks By table (as called), get your backpack from the closet Return to your seat Look at the “What you need” board Pack ALL necessary books/work Stack chair once you are packed Stand silently behind chair to wait for line-up

Clean your Area Clean your area EVERYDAY!!! Straighten the materials in your desk Clear your desk Clean the floor around your desk Put any materials you have away *** Ask yourself – Does the room look as good as it did this morning???

Leaving for the Day Walk down stairs together Afterschool kids at the front of the line In order to leave the line, you MUST give your teacher a hand shake so they know you have left the line!

Good Choices = Fun Learning!

Other FABULOUS Rewards Knowledge gained Student of the Week – Character Classroom job of choice Teachers’ trust Happy Note

Classroom Family

Respect This is your family away from home We WILL respect each other Give me examples of how we can respect each other … Making fun of others will NOT be tolerated You can’t say, “You can’t play.”

Teamwork Everyone has a part Respect others opinion Work together Active listening Might not always agree, but can talk about it nicely Trust your classmates There’s no I in teamwork, only a W for we!

Kind Words Feel good about yourself Ways to make others feel good – Compliments – Smile – Praise Use manners – Please, excuse me, thank you, and you’re welcome

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