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Welcome back to school!

Welcome back to school!. Mrs. Tarver. Get to know Mrs. Tarver. My Experiences and Background. My experience. My b ackground. I grew up in Macon, GA. I attended Tattnall Square Academy from Pre-K to 12 th grade.

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Welcome back to school!

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  1. Welcomeback to school! Mrs. Tarver

  2. Get to know Mrs. Tarver

  3. My Experiences and Background My experience My background I grew up in Macon, GA. I attended Tattnall Square Academy from Pre-K to 12th grade. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education from Macon State College. I received my Master’s degree in Middle Grades Math from Georgia College and State University. • This is my 4th year teaching. All years have been in Bibb County. • I have taught 4th and 5th grades math and science. • Most recently I was the Director of Sylvan Learning Centers in Macon and Warner Robins, GA.

  4. My Family • My husband’s name is Matt. We have been married two years. • Because we do not have any children yet, our “children” are furry and have four legs. Reid is 3 years old and Molly is 3 months old.

  5. My Family • My mom and dad live in Forsyth, GA. My mom’s name is Gail. She is retired and enjoys interior decorating. My dad’s name is Charlie. He is also retired and now is a professional BBQ cooker. • I have a twin brother who is also my next door neighbor. His name is Christopher. He works downtown managing Bearfoot Tavern.

  6. My Friends • I have the two best friends anyone could ask for. • Stephanie and I have been friends since 7th grade, which makes 15 years. She lives in Macon and works for a medical billing company. • Kelly and I have been friends for 6 years. She works at Sylvan Learning Center. Her husband’s name is Jonathan and he is a fireman. Their daughter’s name is Karlie.

  7. Get to know YOU!

  8. Pair and Share • Your partner will be the person next to you. • You will introduce your partner to the class. You should find out: • Their name • Did they go to Miller last year? If no, where did they go? • Something unique about them. • You will have 3 minutes. Go!

  9. What do you need to know and have to be successful in 7th grade?

  10. Grading Scale • Students will explore math through a variety of projects, class work, writing assignments including journals, homework, quizzes, and unit exams. Grades will be assigned according to the grading policy in the Miller handbook. The following criteria will be assessed: • Classwork 50% • Performance Based Assessments (Test/Task) 40% • Homework 10% TOTAL 100% • NOTE: Weekly performance assessments and quizzes will be given.

  11. Classroom Expectations • Be in your assigned seat and begin warm up. • Do class work and homework daily; show your work. • Keep Interactive notebook current and organized. • Be an active learner. • Learn to communicate Math effectively through writing and speaking. • Remain seated at all times and raise your hand to speak. • Be respectful. • Be honest.

  12. A Little Respect Goes a Long Way Respect

  13. A Little Respect Goes a Long Way Disrespect

  14. Group Discussions • With the people at your table, come up with definitions for the words respect and disrespect. • Discuss: • When is it easy to treat with someone with respect? • When is it difficult? • Do all people deserve to be treated with respect in this classroom? • What happens if someone has “dissed” you and made you angry? • What if they are from a different country? • What is they have a different religion from you? • What is they dress differently than you?

  15. What classroom agreements should we make?

  16. Consequences • Warning • Anecdotal Note/Parent Notified • Silent Lunch/Parent Notified • Cluster Conference with Student/Parent • Teacher afterschool detention/Parent Notified • Office Referral

  17. Beginning the Class Procedures • Entering the Classroom • Your space/my space • Call to attention • Helpers

  18. Transition Procedures • Lining Up • Bathroom • Pencil Sharpener • Lunch Time • In the Hall • During Fire Drill • During Tornado Drill

  19. Classroom Procedures • Following directions • Where to turn in papers • Homework • Putting away materials • Cleaning area

  20. Communication • My email: atarver.miller@bibb.k12.ga.us • Mrs. Tarver’s web site: http://www.bibb.k12.ga.us//Domain/4658

  21. Digit Game

  22. Group Game time! • Digit Guessing Game • With your table group- one person is the keeper of the mystery number, all others are the guessers. • Number has 3 digits. • It can not begin with 0. • No digits repeat. • What number am I thinking of? • I will tell you the digits correct and it they are in the correct place value.

  23. Ticket Out the Door • First- Directions about HOW TO HEAD YOUR PAPER • Then, independently answer: • I am excited about _____ in our class. • I am nervous about _____ in our class. • I have a question about _____. • One thing I want you to know about me is _____. • Anything else: ______

  24. Let’s Have aGreat Year!

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