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MONDAY, AUGUST 10TH 2015

Directions: COPY EVERYTHING ON THIS SLIDE

STARTER PROCEDURES 2014-2015

1)Starters should always be answered in a complete sentence with correct grammar and punctuation.

2)You don’t have to write the question.

3)You will keep them in your binder under the “starters” tab until I take them to grade.

ANSWER CHOICES FOR SYLLABUS PAGE 1Bullying Frequently

Learning Targets Seven

First Bradley County

Comprehension

ANSWER CHOICES FOR PAGE 2

Thesaurus Genres

CorrelationPeriodically

Wednesdays Vocabulary

Participation Reinforce

ENTERING THE BUILDING/ROOM

How should you enter the building?

Describe why it’s important to enter each class quietly without touching others.

Always check the chalkboard for a daily materials list and pick up your SpringBoard book from the yellow cart if needed.

CODESIn Building 12, we use codes to help us know what type of

conversation is allowed. These codes will be posted on the board and you will need to refer to them often.

Code 0 - silence please

Code 1 – talk only to the teacher

Code 2 – talk only to your partner

Code 3 – talk only to your team

REWARDSIn 12A we use a ticket system for rewards purposes.

Tickets can be awarded for almost any behavior that I deem positive and appropriate including going above and beyond, helping a classmate, turning work in early...etc

Tickets will be given out on both an individual and group basis and both the individual and class can receive rewards after a certain number of tickets has been accumulated.

Individual tickets must have your first and last name as well as block listed on the back and must be kept by the individual until enough tickets have been collected to redeem for a reward.

Group tickets will be put into the block’s ticket box which will be counted and posted on Mondays. Once a block’s box has enough team tickets the entire block will win the current team reward.

CONSEQUENCES

Thank you cards – flipped over is the 2nd warning before beginning the consequence menu (posted in the right hand corner of our room)

Once the consequence menu has begun, it does not restart, but instead continues on from the last offense

For example: If you reached the first step of the consequence menu in my class and then decide to get into trouble in Mrs. Mitchell’s class you will automatically move to the second step on the menu. You do not get to start again with the thank you cards.

PENCILS If needed, when should pencils be sharpened?

If your pencil should break accidentally during teacher directed instruction, you ________________ and I will __________, which gives you permission to sharpen your pencil without ever saying a word.

What happens when you come to class without a pencil?

ASKING A QUESTION

Show me the appropriate way to raise your hand.

List two reasons to raise your hand:

1)Ask a question

2)Give an on-topic statement

TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments will normally be taken up by one group member who will then turn it into your block’s slot at the front of the room.

Before you ever turn in an assignment, you must check to make sure your FIRST and LAST name are in the upper right hand corner of your papers and highlighted followed by the date and the block that you are in.

BATHROOM

While in 12A, if you need to use the restroom you must go to the one directly outside my door, closest to Mrs. Mitchell’s room.

Quietly raise your agenda if you must go to the bathroom.

You receive six passes in my class each nine weeks.

Try to save your passes for TRUE EMERGENCIES and go to the bathroom in between classes.

ABSENCES/MAKE-UP WORK

In 12A ,it is the student’s responsibility to find out what work they missed when absent.

I have a WEBSITE:

LFMS Webpage

Students have the total number of days they were absent plus 2 days to turn in make-up work before it is considered late.

For example: If a student is absent for one day, they have 3 days to turn in their missing work before it is marked down for being late.

How do you get a handout from a day you were absent?

JOB OPENINGS

Materials Manager - this person passes out all books and or papers to be used

Caddy Control - passes out highlighters/pencils/expos in group caddies as needed and picks them up to return to the bookshelf at the block’s end

Energy Operator - Turns on and off the classroom lights as needed during a lesson or when leaving the classroom

Librarian- straightens and returns library books as necessary

Teacher’s Assistant- gets papers from the printer, takes notes to other teachers, and substitutes for anyone who is absent, assisting substitute teachers, etc.

Time keeper- times starters, reading time, class time, etc. (must carry a watch)

Pick-Up-Police – 1 person per group that makes sure desks are clean at the end of the block and that the floor area is free of scraps, pencils, books, etc…

Ninja – will quickly and quietly travel to the office, other teachers rooms, or other buildings to deliver information or materials for the teacher

Book keeper - responsible for keeping track of where their block got to in the class book – chapter, page number…

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015

Directions: Answer each question in a complete sentence.

1) Describe how to walk through the building. Include an example of what not to do as well.

When you walk through the building, you should

2) Explain why touching others, even if they’re your friend, might be a bad idea in our building.

“Touching others is a bad idea because…”

ALL ABOUT ME POSTER

Directions: Create a small (half sheet) colorful poster that shows others who you are. Turn these directions in attached to the back of the poster. You may use a colored printer and create it digitally, or I can provide a sheet of paper for you. Due: 8/22/14

You must include: Your first and last name, your birthday, a photograph with you in it, a book or author you like, one activity you enjoy, and the person you admire. Be neat and creative!

For a 100, you may also include your favorite food, place to travel, band or artist, movie, color, best friend, pictures with friends or family, etc.

ALL PICTURES MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL! (no bathing suits/cover everything!)

Please check your spelling. Your posters will be displayed in our building!

ALL ABOUT ME POSTER

Directions: Create a small (half sheet) colorful poster that shows others who you are. Turn these directions in attached to the back of the poster. You may use a colored printer and create it digitally, or I can provide a sheet of paper for you. Due: 8/22/14

You must include: Your first and last name, your birthday, a photograph with you in it, a book or author you like, one activity you enjoy, and the person you admire. Be neat and creative!

For a 100, you may also include your favorite food, place to travel, band or artist, movie, color, best friend, pictures with friends or family, etc.

ALL PICTURES MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL! (no bathing suits/cover everything!)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPELLING!! THESE WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN OUR BUILDING!!

ALL ABOUT ME POSTER

Directions: Create a small (half sheet) colorful poster that shows others who you are. Turn these directions in attached to the back of the poster. You may use a colored printer and create it digitally, or I can provide a sheet of paper for you. Due: 8/22/14

You must include: Your first and last name, your birthday, a photograph with you in it, a book or author you like, one activity you enjoy, and the person you admire. Be neat and creative!

For a 100, you may also include your favorite food, place to travel, band or artist, movie, color, best friend, pictures with friends or family, etc.

ALL PICTURES MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL! (no bathing suits/cover everything!)

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPELLING!! THESE WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN OUR BUILDING!!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2015

Directions: Answer each question in a complete sentence.

1) What is the purpose of dress code?

2) What rule do you see people break most often?

3) What rule would you change if you could and why would you change it?

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2014

1) Explain the procedures for returning to school after an absence.

2) Why is it important to make up your work when you’re absent?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH

1) Explain the policy for food and drinks in our building. What can we have and why are the rules in place?

2) What is the policy for bringing food in for a party?

BIOPOEM EXAMPLE

NOUNS THAT YOU COULD BE:

Student collector comedian

brother/sister gamer inventor

Athlete reader shopper

Musician artist hunter

Chef friend vegetarian

Babysitter dancer

Son/daughter cheerleader

ADJECTIVES

funny athletic

crazy intelligent

awkward silly

special caring

unique energetic

kind-hearted

friendly

giving

MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 2015

1) Explain our school’s cell phone policy.

2) What is our school’s policy on other toys and novelty items?

3) What should you be focused on in school?

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2015

1) What are the school cafeteria policies on charging?

2) What happens if you have been suspended (OSS) and try to come to a dance?

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 2015

1) What is the school’s policy on hoods and hats?

2) What is the school’s policy on bullying, and what should you do if you know that bullying is going on?

3) What should your homework be on a weekly basis?

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH, 2015

1) What kinds of behavior should you use to be a model audience?

2) What tips would you give to a presenter to be the best speaker ever?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST, 2015

1)Explain the importance of reading independently.

2) Do you have a favorite genre to read? What types of books do you enjoy or have enjoyed in the past?