1. Welcome to your best year ever….
Grade 6!

2. Introductions…. My name is Ms Christie and I am your homeroom teacher.
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Introductions….
My name is Ms Christie and I am your homeroom teacher.
This year I will be the VP in the morning for a while, so Ms Ascott and I will be sharing the class.
I will be teaching LA, drama, dance, visual art

3. More about me:
I grew up in Africa, Nigeria until I was 10, and then Kenya.
I came to Canada to go to University. I have a Bachelors Degree with Honours in Psychology, a Masters Degree in Psychology with specialty in Neuropsychology, and a Bachelor of Education.

4. When I finished university, I worked in the psychology department of a hospital, assessing patients with head injuries or stroke, and providing counselling services. I then worked in the psychology department of the former Ottawa Board of Education, also counselling and working with children and parents who needed help with their problems.

5. After 11 years working there, I decided to switch careers, and became a teacher. I have been a teacher for about 17 years now (yes, I am very old…).
I love teaching, particularly when I see students getting excited about their learning.
I am looking forward to this year!

6. I also have 3 grown up kids
my son Michael works in London, Ontario, so I don’t see him as often as I would like.

7. My daughters Nicola and Katie - yes - they are adopted from China
My daughters Nicola and Katie - yes - they are adopted from China! Nicola is in third year business at Algonquin and Katie is starting at Carleton this Fall!

8. I also live with 2 talented dogs Chanel, and Mr Cooper, as well as a bunch of goldfish.

9. Our Top 5 Classroom Expectations

10. (1) Treat others the way you want to be treated:
With respect
First person hold the door for your classmates
Use polite language like “please”, “thank you”, “excuse me”
Remember this class is like a family - we look out for each other and care for each other

11. (2) Do your Best!
When you finish an assignment ask yourself - did I put my best effort into this?
Be proud of your work
Show up to class on time, ready to learn, and with homework completed

12. (3) Take care of your learning environment:
Keep your desk, locker, classroom and school clean
After lunch, make sure you have a clean desktop and no food or wrappers on the floor
Put ALL papers into their proper duotang
No doodling on your notebooks, textbooks, desks, etc.

13. (4) Participate: Involve yourself in classroom and group discussions
Join school clubs and activities – try some new ones that you have never done before
Join in with friends on the school yard

14. (5) Challenge yourself everyday:
Learning comes from making mistakes – in fact many of the most important inventions of our time came from mistakes
When you make a mistake, don't get upset – use it as a learning opportunity
Take learning risks – you can’t succeed if you don’t try.

15. Looking after your locker:
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Looking after your locker:
Magnets, not tape for pictures
Top shelf – extra school supplies
Underneath – bag, shoes, coat etc
Food stays in your lunch bag at all times!
Your locker should be clean and organized (and so should your desk!)

16. 9/3/10
Homework
Gr 6 students should be doing up to 60 minutes of homework each night
If homework is not completed, then you will receive a note in your agenda that must be signed by your parents and/or guardians
Homework is not considered complete until it reaches the classroom.

17. How to succeed in grade 6 Develop a plan to improve your grades
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How to succeed in grade 6
Develop a plan to improve your grades
Have a set place and time for homework – sit in a desk, away from distractions
Ask for help when you need it, from your parents and/or teachers
Review what you have learned in school each day

18. With All Due Respect
Walk in a line down the right hand side of the hallway
No talking in the hallway
Line up quickly and quietly outside – stop talking when the second bell rings
Hold the door for the class and ACES staff
Be polite at all times with staff, students, and visitors at ACES

19. Beginning of the day routines
Put jackets and bags in lockers quietly
Change shoes
Bring homework and agenda to classroom. Cellphones are turned off and locked in your locker.
Complete any assignments which are written on the board, or finish up work, or read silently
Stand up straight for “O’Canada”, hands at your side while you sing

20. Yard Routines Do not play between portables
No trading with younger students
No electronics at school – iPods, game systems or MP3’s, cellphones unless your teachers have asked you to bring them for a specific learning activity.
Demonstrate respectful behaviour and language at all times
Remember- YOU are the role models on the yard and in our school

21. This is going to be an awesome year!!!!
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This is going to be an awesome year!!!!
Our class is going to be an incredible team!!
We are going to work hard but we are also going to have an enormous amount of fun
We are going to be the leaders in our school, and we are going to take that responsibility seriously
I am excited to be your teacher this year, and I know that you are all going to make me proud!