1. Mrs. Denise Lewis 4th Grade Dade Elementary
Welcome to my class!
Mrs. Denise Lewis
4th Grade
Dade Elementary

2. Information about your teacher:
My name is Mrs. Denise Lewis.
I am married to Ricky Lewis.
We have one son, Jared Lewis, who is in 12th grade at Dade County High School this year.
This is my 26th year of teaching. I taught 2nd grade for 16 years. Now I have moved up to 4th grade and I love it here! 
I love Alabama Crimson Tide and try to watch all the games during football season. ROLL TIDE!

3. This is my husband, son, mother, father, and me at the beach.

4. Expectations of your teacher:
I expect everyone to TRY their best.
I expect to hear “I will try” instead of “I can’t”.
I think every child can learn and I will try to help you learn the best I can.
I expect you to respect me and other adults.
I will always love you even if I don’t
love your behavior at certain times.

5. Mrs. Denise Lewis 4th Grade
General Schedule
8:00-8: Students come in and use restroom/get water
(Announcements, take attendance, money, notes, etc.)
WOW (Working on Writing) Time
RTI Groups/ Enrichment/ Remediation
Computer Rotation Schedule
8:30-10: Math (I teach Mr. York’s class while Mrs. Rose
teaches ELA to my class)
10:00-11:30 Math (I teach Mrs. Rose’s class while Mr. York teaches
Science and Social Studies to my class)   
11:30-12: Math (I teach my own class-finish after block)
12:05-12: LUNCH (Line 1) Restroom/Water
12:35-1: Recess (Upper/Front Playground)
Tuesday, Thursday, & every other Friday
Computer Time (IReady/Keyboarding Without Tears)
Monday, Wednesday, & every other Friday
1:10-2: COMMON PLANNING
Group 1(Goes with Barton):
__Mon.- Lower PE (Millican) __Tues.-Music __Wed.- Upper PE(Bradford) __Thurs.-Library
__Fri.-Day 1- Lower PE __Fri.-Day 2-Music __Fri.-Day 3-Upper PE __ Fri.-Day 4-Library
Group 2(Goes with York):
__Mon.- Library __Tues.-Lower PE(Millican) __Wed.-Music __Thurs.-Upper PE(Bradford)
__Fri.-Day 1- Library __Fri.-Day 2-Lower PE __Fri.-Day 3-Music __ Fri.-Day 4-Upper PE
2:05-3: Math (I teach my own class)
3:05-3: Daily Review/Car Riders & Bus Riders leave

6. Morning procedures:
Put your black communication notebook in your cubby. Turn in any notes, money, or work to me.
Quietly go to the restroom and get water if you need to do so.
Sharpen any pencils you will need for the day.
Begin WOW (Working on Writing) Time. The topic or question for the day should be on the board.

7. Restroom Procedures:
When I call your group, you will WALK to get in line and wait on all groups to be called.
We will all walk silently in a straight line.
At the restroom, we will make a line by the girl’s restroom and a line by the boy’s restroom. Only 5 students at a time are allowed in each restroom.
Once in the restrooms, we follow our school restroom rules, which are posted on the wall.

8. Small Group Time procedures:
When we have small group time, you are expected to work quietly on your work while I help individual students or small groups.
As always, do your own work, unless I say partner or small group help is allowed.
You may raise your hands with questions, unless I am at the table helping an individual student or a small group. If I am helping them, you must wait until my small group time is over to ask me a question.
If you forget and approach the group, I will nicely remind you with this hand signal. When you see that, please return to your seat.

9. DES Paw Pride All Settings Be Respectful Be quiet when asked Be honest-tell the truth Be Responsible Arrive on time Enter & exit area quietly Be a Learner Be an active listener Follow directions the first time Be Safe Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself Stay with your group

10. Respect yourself & all adults
DES Paw Pride Classroom/Block
Be Respectful
Respect yourself & all adults
Respect other classmates & their belongings
Be Responsible
Be prepared
Accept responsibility for your actions
Cooperate with others
Complete assignments
Clean-up after yourself
Be a Learner
Allow teachers to teach & students to learn 
Follow all classroom rules & procedures
Use inside voices & raise your hand
Be Safe
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
 Use materials correctly
Ask permission to leave the classroom

11. DES Paw Pride Hallways Be Respectful Silent feet & voices
Enjoy artwork & other displayed items-do not touch
Be Responsible
Help keep walls & floors clean
Use water fountain correctly
Keep hands & feet to yourself
Be a Learner
Follow directions
Go directly to your destination
Be Safe
Walk in a single-file line & stay to the right
Walk at all times

12. DES Paw Pride Restrooms
Be Respectful
Respect the privacy of others
Leave area clean
Be Responsible
Flush the toilet
Clean up after yourself
Make sure water is turned off
Silence
Be a Learner
Return to your class or line promptly
Be Safe
Wash hands
Use toilets & sinks correctly-no climbing

13. DES Paw Pride Cafeteria Be Respectful Follow 10 minute silent rule Use whisper voices Use good table manners Be Responsible Clean up after yourself including under your table Make sure table is wiped before you leave Get permission to leave your table Be a Learner Get all needed items while in line Know your lunch number Follow staff directions the first time given Be Safe Keep hands, feet, food and other objects to yourself Walk at all times

14. DES Paw Pride Playground/Recess
Be Respectful
Accept skill differences
Enter and exit the building quietly
Leave rocks & dirt in their places
Be Responsible
Keep woodchips in their place
Bring in all jackets and trash
Line up immediately when given signal
Dress appropriately for weather
Be a Learner
Be a problem-solver
Help others learn the games
Use equipment appropriately
Be Safe
Stay in designated area
Go down the slide & up the steps one at a time-no monkey bars
Report unsafe behavior & injuries

15. DES Paw Pride Car Duty Be Respectful Stay seated Silent feet & voices
Be Responsible
Listen for your name to be called & get up quickly (for car dismissal)
Listen for your class to be called & take all of your belongings (morning hall duty)
Be a Learner
Read a book
Be Safe
Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
Sit with your group and/or grade-level

16. DES Paw Pride Bus Be Respectful
DES Paw Pride Bus
Be Respectful
Be courteous & respectful to the bus driver & other students
Keep bus clean
Use kind words
Be Responsible
Remember to take all of your belongings
Use quiet inside voices
Be a Learner
Follow bus driver directions
Report problems to bus driver
Be Safe
Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
Remain seated
Sit face forward at all times
Keep body & belongings inside the bus

17. “Hand-in-Hand”
That is our school motto. I believe that if we all work together (parents, students, and teachers), we can have a great year. I am looking forward to being your teacher this year and I hope you are looking forward to being my student.  Mrs. Lewis