Welcome to Mr. Lofaro ’ s 6 th Grade Class!

1. Welcome to Mr. Lofaro’s 6th Grade Class!

2. Classroom Rules • Think positively. • Work quietly. Do not disturb others. • Listen to the teacher and others. • Follow directions. • Show respect to the teacher, classmates, other people, and property.

3. Consequences • Warning!! • Silent Lunch. • Phone Call/Letter Home • Office Referral

4. Rewards • Emerald Tickets • Candy Jar • Special Celebrations • Carroll Cash • The Joy of Learning

5. Class Expectations What I expect from you • To try your best EVERYDAY at EVERYTHING you do in this room!! • To turn in all assignments. • To follow my rules and regulations. • To respect everyone in this room. What you can expect from me • To be fair. • To be consistent • To be honest. • To work with you to help you . • To motivate you. • To listen and be there for you.

6. School Procedures The hallways and restrooms are silent at all times to respect other classes. This is a school rule. As a class, we will be honoring this rule. Shhhhhhhhhh!!!!

7. Dress Code Reminders • Boys! Shirt tails in—Pants pulled up with a belt. • No skulls on clothing, jewelry, etc. • Girls! Skirts/shorts must be finger tip length. • Girls! No spaghetti strap tank tops or low cut tops. • Flip Flops and sandals with rubber soles only! • Small purses are allowed (No Large Tote Bags) • Clear or mesh book bags only. Water bottles are allowed but they must be clear, not tinted or colored. They can be filled with water, nothing may be added.

8. Class Jobs • Teacher Assistant- (2) This student will help the teacher at anytime. Their responsibilities may include: stapling papers, watching the class while the teacher is out of the room, and filling any for jobs when someone is absent • Bathroom Monitors-(2) These students are responsible for monitoring behavior in the bathroom and reporting any problems to the teacher.

9. Class Jobs Cont. • Table Washers- (2) These students are responsible for washing the lunchroom tables everyday and the classroom tables on Fridays. • Paper Drop Manager-(1) This student collects VIP papers and makes sure that the list is updated and checked off.

10. Class Procedures Page Setup: 1. Full name and classroom number 2. Date 3. Subject/ assignment *Papers that are turned in without the correct heading will lose points!!*

11. Class Procedures • Sharpening Pencils: Pencils should be sharpened during the beginning of the day or during allotted time. They should never be sharpened during announcements or lessons while the teacher is talking.

12. Class Procedures • Gum and Candy: No gum or candy is allowed during class unless given to students by the teacher as a reward. Gum and candy should be discarded before leaving the class.

13. Class Procedures • Library Books: Students are expected to have a library book in class everyday. When students finish their work early they are expected to read out of their library book. If you don’t have a library book, use the class library.

14. Class Library • Please do not abuse my books!! If I find that you are abusing books or taking them from this classroom without my permission you will lose the right to check out books. • All persons checking out a book must sign the clipboard hanging on the bookcase and get my initials. • All persons returning a book must sign the clipboard hanging on the bookcase and get my initials. • The only time I will initial the clipboard is during bell ringer and pack up time. • The Library Assistant is responsible for making sure all books have been turned in and placed in the correct section. Remember, the class library is a privilege not a right. Please treat it respectfully.

15. DEAR Drop Everything And Read We will be participating in DEAR!! Everyone is to be reading some type of literature (books, magazines, reference books) There will be complete silence during DEAR time or you will receive a consequence.

16. Classroom Procedures • Coats and Book bags: All book bags and outdoor (heavy) coats and jackets, are to be left in their assigned cabinet. • Lightweight jackets or sweaters may be worn if the student is cold in the classroom.

17. Class Procedures Entering the classroom • Enter the room quietly. • Place all materials needed in the basket under your assigned seat. • Turn in any assignments in the designated area. • Begin Bell Ringer Assignment • When finished, sit quietly read library book.

18. Class Procedures Class Dismissal: • 1. The teacher dismisses students- not the bell or clock. • 2. Students are not dismissed until their area is organized and quiet. • 3. All paper should be cleaned from the desks and floor. • 4. Homework must be written in HW planner of some kind

19. Class Procedures • Keep your desk neat!!- In order to be a successful student, you must be organized! • Announcements- NO TALKING DURING ANNOUNCEMENTS!! • Turning in work—Bins are labeled with your group number and the assignment. Place your assignment in the correct bin. • Tardy- Come into the room quietly, place your tardy slip in the Notes Bin and quietly ask your neighbor what you need to do.

20. Hand Signals • 1 finger- To make a comment. • 2 fingers—Ask a question • 3 fingers—Bathroom/Water ***Wait to be recognized before speaking or leaving the room.***

21. Give Me FIVE When I call for Give Me Five, you • Stop what you are doing • Eyes on the Teacher • Hands Are Empty • Mouths Are Quiet • Raise hand in the air.

22. Our Class Our classroom is like our school family. We will treat each other with respect. I want you to come to me anytime you have a problem. You are each important to me. We will be kind to each other and stick up for each other if someone bullies us. Our classroom WILL be a fun and exciting place to be.

23. This is a ~Risk Taking… *Mistake Making…. Classroom!!!!!

24. The End I know this is going to be a great school year! D. Lofaro