Block 1/5…Find your assigned seat.

Block 1/5…Find your assigned seat.

Welcome to Ms. Wells’ Class Enter to Learn…Exit Ready for the Future

I’m Ms. Wells, and I love… Running & Sports I grew up running and have ran 3 half-marathons. I am training for my first full marathon. I have many brothers so am used to being around, and talking about sports. I love the New Orleans Saints! Who Dat! Traveling My family, friends, and I love going to the beach, and the mountains in North Carolina. I love going to visit my brother in Chicago and dad in California. I lived in England for 6 months during College. Reading I enjoy reading history, mystery, and realistic fiction. My favorite author is Sophie Kinsella. Teaching This is my first year teaching so I am very excited I get to spend it with each of you! I am a graduate of Ole Miss. Hotty Toddy!

I believe that for this year to be successful both socially and academically, we must all follow important procedures.

Procedures • What should you do when you arrive at school each day? • Walk silently and directly to your homeroom which is your 1stblock class on A day and your 5th block class on B day. • If your teacher is present, enter and sit in your assigned seat and read a book. • If your teacher is not at the door, sit silently in the hallway until she arrives. Sit by your teacher’s • door against the wall.

In the morning, what if you … • need to use the bathroom? • You must ask your teacher. • You must have a pass. • You must return ASAP! • want to go the library? • You must ask your teacher. • You must have a pass. • Sign in at the library. • Return ASAP.

Turn and remind your elbow partner what you should do when you arrive at school.

Bell Ringer Procedures • 1. Pick up your bell ringer/writing journal from the back tableas soon as you arrive to class. • Read the side board to determine what the bell ringer activity is each day. • Write the date on the first available line and answer the test prep questions in your journal OR respond to the writing prompt. • Do not close your journal until told to do so. • Be prepared to share your answers or read your written response. • Journals will be collected s by passing around the box, so you do not need to get up again.

Let’s PracticeLine up silently outside by my door.Walk in and pick up a journal.Write today’s date, 8/7/13, on the first page.Write for five minutes on the following topic: “Principal for the Day”Share with the class (Call by Cards)Collect journals.

Ms. Wells needs our attention. Now what? There will be two ways that I will get your attention. • “1-2-3…Clap, Clap, Clap” • I will count 1-2-3. • You will clap three times and become silent. • Eyes on me! • “Give Me Five” • I will raise my hand and say, “Give me five.” • When you see my hand up, you should raise your hand, look at me, and close your mouth. Let’s Practice.

How do I get Ms. Wells’ attention? If you have a question that is vital or pertinent to the lesson, RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP ONE FINGER. 1 If you need a tissue, RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP TWO FINGERS. 2 If you need to use the bathroom (only after I have taught the lesson), RAISE YOUR HAND AND HOLD UP THREE FINGERS. 3 THERE WILL NEVER BE A REASON TO YELL OUT ANSWERS OR SPEAK WITHOUT PERMISSION. I WILL OFTEN RANDOMLY CALL ON YOU…BE PREPARED TO ANSWER.

WHAT IF I NEED TO… SHARPEN MY PENCIL? THROW AWAY TRASH? KEEP YOUR GARBAGE ON YOUR DESK OR UNDER YOUR DESK. DISPOSE OF TRASH ON YOUR WAY OUT AT THE END OF CLASS. • PENCILS MAY ONLY BE SHARPENED AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. • PENCILS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR $0.25 AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS ONLY!

Turning in Assignments or Tests • Homework or Classwork – When told to do so, place your paper in your block’s bin. • Tests – Turn your test into your block’s bin. • Let’s Practice.

Practice Using the Bins • Complete the “Getting to Know You” worksheet (10 mins) • When you have finished, sit quietly, add more detail, or read a book. • When told to do so, turn in your worksheet. • a. When your table or row is called, get UP and silently walk to the bins. • b. Place your paper in the bin. • c. Return to your desk … no talking!

“Ms. Wells, may I use the bathroom?” • You will be given ONLY two bathroom passes each nine weeks, so choose wisely when to use them. Raise your hand and ask first (three fingers), BUT… • Do not ask to use the bathroom while I am teaching or talking. • Do not ask to use the bathroom if someone else is out of the room. • Take the lanyard pass and wear it around your neck while out. • Please return the lanyard.

So you miss a lot of school…yikes! • If you are absent, you should do the following: • Check my web page. At the end of the day, I post our daily activities and homework on the school’s web page. • Upon your return, ask me at the beginning of class for your missed work, but do not interrupt me during class. • You will have three days to make-up your work, including tests. • DO NOT EXPECT ME TO • REMIND YOU!!!!

“Ms. Wells, I forgot my homework.” • HOMEWORK IS DUE THE DAY AFTER IT IS ASSIGNED. • IF YOU FAIL TO DO YOUR HOMEWORK, YOU FAIL THAT ASSIGNMENT. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. • IF A PROJECT OR FORMAL ESSAY IS • NOT TURNED IN ON TIME, 10 POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FOR EACH DAY THAT IT IS LATE.

Should you not have your materials or homework … • You will be asked to complete and return a “Student Responsibility Card.” • This form is pink. You will complete the form and return it to Ms. Wells’ basket on her desk.

Should you not follow a procedure… • I will quietly walk over to your desk and place a yellow card on it. SILENTLY read and sign the card, correct the behavior, and see me after class. • I will pick up the card from you.

Dismissal Procedure • We work bell to bell. • What does this mean to you? • Therefore, do not start packing up prior to the bell since the teacher dismisses you - not the bell!

LET’S GET UP AND MOVE AND TALK ABOUT OUR PROCEDURES.

I WILL PLAY MUSIC AS YOU SILENTLY WALK AROUND THE ROOM. WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS, YOU SHOULD LOOK AT THE NEAREST PERSON AND QUIETLY ANSWER THE POSTED QUESTION. EVERYBODY UP AND... SILENTLY GO!

EXPLAIN WHAT Ms. Wells WILL DO TO GET THE CLASS QUIET.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT COMPLETE A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT?

WHAT IS Ms. Wells' BATHROOM POLICY?

If you want to ask a question that is important to learning, what should you do?

WHICH PROCEDURE WILL BE HARDEST FOR YOU TO FOLLOW AND WHY?

SILENTLY WALK BACK TO YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT. THE QUESTIONING HAS COMMENCED. STUDY THESE NOTES…YOU WILL TAKE A QUIZ ON THEM!

Let’s work together and have a great year. I’m glad you’re here!!!!

Block 1/5…Find your assigned seat.