Mrs. Hames’ procedures Starters and notes for the beginning of the year. - PowerPoint Presentation

Mrs. Hames’ procedures Starters and notes for the beginning of the year.

Monday, August 8 Directions: COPY EVERYTHING ON THIS SLIDE STARTER PROCEDURES 2016-2017 Starters should always be answered in a complete sentence with correct grammar and punctuation. You have to write the question. You will keep them in your binder under the “starters” tab and turn them in each Friday.

Around the Room in mrs. Hames’ class

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 to see what materials you need out for class. Make sure you have your materials ready before Starter time ends !

“Give me five.” Mrs. Hames will raise her hand and ask you to “give her five.” You are expected to raise your own hand and: Be quiet Look at Mrs. Hames Be still Put things down – hands are free Listen Your hand stays raised until Mrs. Hames tells you to go back to work

Codes In Building 12, we use codes to help us know what type of conversation is allowed. These codes will be called out, and you will need know what they mean. Code 0 - silence please Code 1 – talk only to the teacherCode 2 – talk only to your partner Code 3 – talk only to your team

“I’m finished” Is this your BEST work? Is it written clearly? Double check your work; correct mistakes Turn in or put to the side depending on directions READ - Library book /book from home - Literature book (always in your desk basket) - Quietly choose a book from the Borrowed Book shelf – always return before leaving the classroom

Consequences Thank you cards Thank you for being silent Thank you for staying on task. Flipping a card over to the “2” means that is your 2 nd warning before beginning the consequence menu (posted in the right hand corner of our room)

consequences Once the consequence menu has begun, it does not restart , but instead continues on from the last offense For example: If you had reached the first step of the consequence menu in my class, and then decided to get into trouble in Mrs. Mitchell’s class - you would automatically move to the second step on the menu.

Consequence menu – what is it? Steps: Silent desk at time of behavior – complete class work. Silent desk at time of behavior and Behavior Essay. Silent desk at time of behavior and Responsibility Paper with a Team conference and parent contact. Silent desk at time of behavior and Responsibility Paper. Building ISS. Silent desk at time of behavior. Office Referral.

Rewards – Yes – we have those, too. In 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 an individual basis and can be cashed in for rewards when a certain number has been collected. Tickets have to have your first and last name as well as your block written on the back to be cashed in.

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?

Before class starts, look through all of your stuff – you never know where a pencil might be hiding. Quietly ask your team members (NOT other students throughout the room) if they have a pencil you can borrow for the block. Check the lost pencils cup as a last resort. *DO NOT use colored pencils, highlighters, or pens in place of a normal pencil. If step 1 and 2 fail – Ask Mrs. Hames if you can trade her for a pencil. Be prepared to trade one of your shoes for a sharpened pencil. At the end of class, sharpen the borrowed pencil and return it to Mrs. H. who will then return your shoe. when you come to class unprepared:

Asking a question Show me the appropriate way to raise your hand. List two reasons to raise your hand: Ask a question 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.

Correct Paper heading: FIRST AND LAST NAME TODAY’S DATE BLOCK (1, 2, OR 3) Title of Assignment

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 ( already filled out with the correct information) if you must go to the bathroom. You receive six passes in my class each nine weeks. Once you are out – you’re out! Try to 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 to turn in make-up work before it is considered late. For example: If a student is absent for one day, they have 1 day 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?

If you a re absent you can: 1. Print your own copy of a paper or assignment from the webpage (Say you were sick on Friday – print it at home on Saturday, and have it ready to turn in when you come back to class on Monday!) OR 2. Come pick up your copy from the Absent Handouts Crate Simply look for the week that you missed (week 1-1 work would all be under tab 1), and find the paper with your name on it.

Starter work Starters are done everyday at the beginning of class. If you are absent, your starter should be up-to-date BEFORE you come back to my class. If you finish before time is up - READ Starter papers are to be kept up by each student for the entire week, and turned in on Friday.

Starters continued When we go over Starters – you are always welcome to change your answer. Study your Starters to prepare for quizzes on Fridays. Just like all absent work – if you miss a starter, it is on my webpage and you ARE expected to make it up outside of class time.

Starter pages should look like: Name Date Block Starter Title Day and Date (Monday August 8 th ) Write the question Start new line and answer in complete sentence 2. Write the question Start new line and answer in complete sentence… For every day of the week!

HOMEWORK Every night the assigned homework is to review your starter for the weekly quiz and study vocabulary words. If you leave class without completing a due assignment, it is homework and you are responsible for taking care of it without prompting.

HOMEWORK Assigned homework: Some nights I will assign homework – this will count towards your homework grade. When a homework assignment is due, I will ask that it is out on your desk when class begins. During starter time, I will check your assignment . IF it was completely finished and done as asked then you will receive a hole punch in the top right of your paper. You have 10 opportunities to work towards a perfect homework grade each nine weeks

Tuesday, August 9 Directions: Write the questions, and then answer it using 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…”

Job Openings 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 Operators - Turns on and off the classroom lights as needed during a lesson or when leaving the classroom

Librarian- straightens the borrowed book shelf at the end of each class period 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…

Quick Write 3 complete sentences: What makes someone a good speaker? 3 complete sentences: What makes a good audience?

Your project! (told you…)

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: 8/18/15 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!

Poster grading: what am I looking for All of the information you received today PLUS the rubric is on my website

Wednesday, August 10 Directions: Write the questions, and then answer it using 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?

Biopoem example Bob Boxer Artist Basketball player Lover of snakes and cheese Hater of chickens and McDonalds Tall, weird, witty Jones

Nouns that you could be: Student collector comedian brother/sister gamer inventor Athlete reader shopper Musician artist hunterChef friend vegetarianBabysitter dancerSon/daughter cheerleader

adjectives f unny athletic c razy intelligent awkward silly special caring unique energetickind-heartedfriendly giving

Thursday, August 11 th Directions: Write the questions, and then answer it using complete sentences. 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 12 Directions: Write the questions, and then answer it using a complete sentence. 1) Explain the policy for food and drinks in our building. What can we have, and why are the rules in place? 2) What happens the first time your cell phone is taken up? What happens the second time?

Monday, August 15 Directions: Label your paper Starter 1-2. Write each question and answer it using a complete sentence . 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 16 What kinds of behavior should you use to be a model audience? 2) What tips would you give to a presenter to be a great speaker?

Wednesday, August 17 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 18 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?

Friday, August 19 1)Explain the importance of reading independently. 2) Do you have a favorite genre (type of book) to read?