Class Information

                 Classroom Procedures

·       Our school day is from 8:00-2:30. Please plan for your child to arrive to school by 7:50 each day.

·       If you plan to send lunch money to school with your child, please make sure it is in an enclosed envelope with your child’s name, my name, and the amount written on the front.

·       If you need to change your child’s transportation, please send a note with your child in his/her backpack. If a change needs to be made during the day, please e-mail me by noon. If you cannot email the change by noon, please call the front office at 404.802.3850. They will notify me of the change. Thank you for helping us  to have a smooth dismissal!

·       Snack is each afternoon at 10:00. Please make sure your child brings a nutritional snack each day. We want to reserve our "Emergency Snack" stash for emergencies only.

·       On your child’s birthday, we would love for you to send in a special snack! You may join us for lunch in the cafeteria (12:00-12:30) to distribute snacks during the last 10 minutes or at the end of the day at 1:50. This way our class can stay on schedule and also enjoy a small celebration. Please do not send in any birthday invitations to school unless everyone is included.

·       Your child will have homework Monday-Thursday. Homework is meant to reinforce the skills taught in the classroom. Some homework may require your help, however, most homework can be done independently. I will grade homework for completeness and if it is turned in on time. Every three weeks, your child will bring home Junior Great Books Homework where additional reading will be required. It is also an expectation that your child read 20 minutes each night 

The behavior plan in our classroom is the following:

Consequences

·       In our classroom, each child has a set of blue, green, yellow and red cards. Everyone starts the day off on green. This means they are “ready to learn!” If a child chooses not to follow our agreements, they will always receive a verbal warning first.

·       The next step is to turn their card to yellow. The consequence is to walk or run laps around the playground during the first couple of minutes in recess.

·       If the behavior continues, the child will receive another warning. If this behavior still continues, the child will move their card to red. At this time, the child would write a “Reflection Log” explaining their choices and reflecting on how to make better choices next time. This log would go home and be signed and returned the following day.

Rewards:

·       If a child has an extraordinary day where they do what is expected and beyond, they can turn their card to BLUE!

·       WARM FUZZIES: Each table has a caddy where I drop “warm fuzzies.” Little fuzzies are worth 1 point. Big Fuzzies are worth 5 points. The table that has the most warm fuzzies at the end of each week picks from the TREASURE BOX!

·       To encourage the whole class to work as a team, I have a big jar that all the fuzzies will be poured into at the end of the week. Once this jar is filled, the students get a big prize of their choice. For example: A pizza party, extra recess, or pajama day.

·       It is my philosophy that keeping a “warm”, positive atmosphere eliminates most behavioral problems.

·       I have found this system to be very effective in preventing classroom distractions. Consistency is key. Thank you for your support in implementing this plan.