1. 5th Grade Teacher Ralston Elementary School
Miss Sommers
5th Grade Teacher
Ralston Elementary
School

2. Rule #1
Be in your assigned seat and working on the assigned work when the tardy bell rings.

3. Rule #2
Bring ALL books, lunches, pencils, notebooks, lunch money, and notes from home with you to class and Make sure you check you have all the materials you need to go home!!

4. Rule #3 Follow directions the first time they are given.
If you are not sure or confused what to do, ASK!!

5. Rule #4 Treat each person in this room with Respect.
Each day make sure you are showing me the 3 R’s:
Respect
Responsible
Ready

6. Rule #5
Follow all procedures and policies that are in the Ralston Handbook

7. Entering the Classroom
Please enter quietly
Have a seat and put materials away
Review the agenda for the day
Begin D.M.A.
Put notes and assignment notebook on corner of your desk

8. Special Miss Sommers’ Rule
This classroom is a “No Whining Zone”. That means that there will be no whining, for ANY reason Everything that I do is in your best interest, so please…respect the “No Whining Zone” this school year.

9. Severe Rule
Any student who uses inappropriate language, fights, damages school property (this includes the property of the teacher and other students), or is disrespectful (as defined by the teacher) will be sent to the office IMMEDIATELY.

10. Getting your Attention
I will:
Stand in front of the class
Raise my hand
Wait for everyone to be quiet
Then I will begin speaking

11. Student Responsibility Card
This is for students who do not have the assigned homework
Fill out Yellow Slip
Sign and date it
Parent must sign the yellow slip
Return the form the next day

12. Finishing Classwork Early
You think to yourself, “What do I do next?”

13. What Do I Do Next? Activities
Work on unfinished assignments
Read silently
Work on your morning D.M.A.
Review Spelling words for the week
Study for upcoming tests

14. Moving around the room You must ask permission
Do not ask during a classroom discussion unless it is an emergency
We DO NOT run at anytime in the room
When out of your seat, you are NOT to touch other classmates belongings or materials.

15. End of Day Review
Go over Assignment board together as a class of all assignments from the day
Circle in assignment notebook, assignments you need to finish for homework
Make sure you have all the materials you need to complete the work
Remind Parents to sign your assignment notebook AFTER they see you completed your homework
Wait until I dismiss you from the classroom

16. Graded Papers Graded papers will come home at the end of each week.
Each student’s “Mail” (graded papers) will be put in their mailbox throughout the week and we have “Mail Pick-Up” before going home at the end of each week.

17. Always Remember…
You can't hit a home run unless you step up to the plate. You can't catch a fish unless you put your line in the water. You can't reach your goals if you don't try.
Kathy Seligman
I truly believe each one of you will do great this year in 5th grade! I am so happy and proud to have each and everyone of you in my class this year.
Miss Sommers