Welcome to 6th Grade Science Class! 8/24/2015
Find your seat and begin working on your NameTent quietly Directions for both activitiesare on the board! 8:45 9:15 Have music playing in the background Welcome students at the door and give them their numbered name tents Instruct them to find their seats and begin the study hall facebook activity Finding Your Seat Today!
Find your name on the table in front Match the number on your card to aseat in the classroom (this is your seat) Begin your name tent activity Directions and supplies are already onyour desk! Introductory Activity: Name Tents
Fold your paper hot dog style In large letters, write your first and last name on oneside Draw 3 pictures that represent you on the other side. Be creative, color it, make it yours!!! Use the supplies on your desk.just remember theybelong to the class. Treat these items with respect please, thank you. 9:15-9:25 10 mins on stopwatch Tell students to hang onto these and will collect them at the end of class Welcome Scientists! Mrs. Maas Science Class / 6th grade / Room 416
Check your schedule:Are you in the right place? Mrs. Maas Science Class / 6th grade / Room 416 Our 1st CLASSROOM PROCEDURE
PASSING PAPERS . WE WILL PASS PAPERS LEFT to RIGHT or RIGHT TOLEFT QUESTIONS???? Lets Practice 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Take 3 minutes to look over the syllabus We will read and discuss the syllabus together Special focus on Rules, Expectations, andProcedures. Classroom Rule 1 Stay in yourseat unless you have been directed tomove Why is this important? Classroom Rule 2 Raise your hand to speak and wait for the teacherto call on you Why is this important? Classroom Rule 3 Use scholarly language:No bullying, derogatoryremarks, or cursing. Why is this important? Classroom Rule 4 Keep your hands, feet, and other objects to yourself
Why is this important? Classroom Rule 5 Follow directions the first time they are given
Why is this important? Classroom Rule 6 Accept directions and consequences given by anadult without arguing Why is this important? Classroom Rule 7 Have required materials ready (at minimum apencil and paper) Why is this important? Questions???? Does anyone have any questions about our 7classroom rules? Classroom Behavior Expectations
Be respectful Be productive Be prepared Be prompt Be open minded Be your best We will review these now! Entering the Classroom
Classroom Procedure 1 Entering the Classroom Students will line up in the hallway, against thelockers, and then wait to be invited in by theteacher Sharpening pencils Classroom Procedure 2
Students will sharpen their pencils at thebeginning of class before the final bell rings You must have a personal sharpener to use atyour seat once class begins Find your assigned seats
Classroom Procedure 3 Find your assigned seats Go directly to your seat Begin the days warm - up Desks will always be numbered (please do not tearthese off the desk) Seating assignments will change throughout the yearalso Now I know you are ready for my instructions!
Classroom Procedure 4 To get your attention, I will raisemy hand: When you see me raise my hand, stop what you aredoing Lay your materials down (pencil, handout, etc) Become silent Look at me and raise your hand Now I know you are ready for my instructions! Leaving the Classroom Classroom Procedure 5
Check your desk and the floor=must be clean Gather all your belongings TEACHER dismisses the class, NOT THE BELL! You will be dismissed by rows according to the day ofthe week MondaysRow. you are dismissed! Discipline Consequences
1st offense = verbal warning, name on board 2nd offense = seat change and complete a fix-it essay(parent contacted) 3rd offense = silent lunch (parent contacted) 4th offense = loss of privileges (parent contacted) 5th offense = student conference (parent contacted) 6th offense = parent / teacher conference 7th offense = referral to administration Questions???? Does anyone have any questions about any of ourclassroom procedures? Additional Classroom Procedures
These are just a few of the basics. As we spend more time in class together, I willexplainandmodelnew procedureseach and everyday Of course, we will have lots of opportunities topractice all of our proceduresto ensure ourclassroom runs smoothly and efficiently! Additional Classroom Procedures continued
These will include such things as : Listening and responding to questions Participating in class discussions Indicating whether or not you understand Rotating stations Interactive notebooks 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Homework Late work Procedures for absences Textbooks Supplies show examples in class Grading scale % make up of your grade 6th Grade Science Syllabus Contract
Page 3:Cut along the dotted line andboth you and your parent / guardianmust sign it RETURN BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 28TH THIS IS YOUR FIRST GRADE!!! Additional Forms Student Information Sheet:
This is to be filled out by yourparent or guardian ONLY! Return to school by FridayAugust, 28th Skittles Activity Yellow: What was one favorite memory from thissummer? Green: Whats the weirdest thing youve evereaten? Purple: If you could pick a different first name,what would it be? Red: If you could only eat one thing for the restof your life, what would it be? Orange: If you could visit anywhere in the world,where would you go and why? 9:40-9:55 15 mins on stopwatch Pass out a skittle to each student tell them if they eat it, they can not participate Ask for volunteers ..if not, Im pulling numbers out of a jar Your turn to ask the questions!
Feel free to ask me any questions from ourSkittlesActivity Yellow summer memory Green weird food Purple new name Red forever food Orange travel wish Yellow favorite memory of the summer our trip to Disney World Green weird food - calamari Purple new name - Savannah Red food to always eat chicken burritos Orange travel to the great barrier reef in Australia or South Africa Lets Practice We are going to practice our classroom procedures now!
1.Entering the classroom 2.Sharpening pencils 3.Finding your seat 4.Getting your attention 5.Exiting the classroom Homework. Get your science syllabus signed and bring it backto school tomorrow Have your parent or guardian complete the studentinformation sheet and return it tomorrow Get to bed early tonight. Come back to tomorrow with a positive attitude.. I enjoyed meeting you today.We are going to have agreat year together in science!!!!