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Get ready for an exciting year led by Ms. Amanda Brooks! Each student will have a special role in the classroom, becoming the stars of the school. Learn the do's and don'ts, school procedures, and daily routines for a successful year of learning and fun. Be prepared to shine and lead by example as role models to younger peers. Your journey in the classroom will be filled with exciting activities and opportunities to excel, ensuring a memorable and educational experience. Join the cast of characters for a year of growth, friendship, and success!
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Welcome to a Great Fifth Grade Year! Starring….you!
Featuring Ms. Amanda Brooksin her debut role as your new teacher!
Errand Runner Secretary Basket Carrier Time Keeper Room Keepers (2) Paper Deliverers(2) Paper Collectors (2) Math Helper Garbage Assistants/Cafeteria Workers (2) Line Leader Ticket Master DJ Make Up Work Helper Light Person Cast of CharactersEach of you will have a special job that will determine what role you will play in the classroom, and later in the day we will determine them!
You are now the stars of the school • As fifth graders all of your younger peers will be looking to you as role models. I know this is a great responsibility, but as your teacher I know you will do a wonderful job.
. The Do’s and Don’ts of our Class Characters
The Do’s • Kind words • Respect • Best manners always • Be prepared • Follow all procedures • Do your very best to be a good friend, student, classmate, and person. • Do your best work each and everyday.
The Don’ts • Doubt yourself • Break our school rules • Disrespect yourself or others • Stop trying your best!
How to Perform our Procedures A procedure is the order in which we do things in and out of class. Remember our school is our stage, and while we are here we always perform our best.
Introduction: B.E.L.L. • B- Brooks (that’s me) • E-Expects • L-Learners (that’s you) • L-Listening
What to do when you hear the B.E.L.L. • Stop all talking • Look at me • Grab a pencil in paper in case I give you some important information!
Silent B.E.L.L. The silent bell happens automatically when: • A visitor enters our class • I am on the telephone! That means you have to pay extra close attention because the bell won’t ring!
Act 1: Morning Routine • Unpack • Make your lunch choice • Check board for bell ringer • Get ready for a great day!
Act 2: Lining Up and Hallway Procedure • I will call you by group. • Hands go by your side and eyes ahead. • Walk down right side of hall • No talking • Set great example for younger peers
Act 3: Bathroom • Monitors take position • Enter 3 students at a time • No talking • Find your place in the line as you exit.
Act 4: Lunch Line Up Order • Brought lunch • Low Choice • High Choice Cafeteria • Quiet • Set Example • Respect adult in charge Leaving • I’ll call one bench at a time • Line up • Science materials
Act 5: Extra Activities (Library, P.E., and Music) • Remember these activities are a privilege. • Follow directions of the adult in charge.
Act 6: Everyday Classroom Routines Pencils- • Sharpen before bell • Emergency pencil cup Communication- • Raise hand • Listen • Respect each other’s opinions
Unscheduled Restroom Breaks- • Loss of ticket • Use breaks wisely Emergency Restroom Breaks- • GO Computer Testing- • Name on Board • Erase when finished • Place test in folder
Continued Make-Up Work- • Folder • Mailbox Completed Work- • Paper Collectors • Basket. • Papers- All papers should have D. A. N. Date Assignment and Name
Act 7: When Your Finished • Complete unfinished work or homework. • Read AR or work on AM • Clean your area. • Grab a book from our class library! • Write a book report for extra tickets.
Final Act: Afternoon Routine • Sharing Circle • Clean your area • Make every second count! • Car Riders • Walkers • Bus Riders
Director’s Notes:Communicating with the teacher Private Matters • Mailbox • Break During Class- • Raise your hand • You will get a chance to speak Extra- • Stories, Positive Comments, Etc. • My mailbox
Academy Awards of Our Class Smarty Pants- • 100 on AR or Am Lunch in the Room- • Behavior Goal Met • Desert on me!
Look What We Did- Each of you will have your best work posted on this board at all times. Tickets • On task • Drawing on Friday
What will our final production be? • Great year • Wonderful learning experiences. • New friends • Wonderful Memories
A note from your Director/Teacher • I am so happy to have you in our “cast.” I know you each already are wonderful characters who can bring so much to this class. As your teacher I promise to give you all the tools you will need to succeed this year, and we will grow and learn together each day.
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” -Ghandi