Welcome to Ms. Dunbar

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Welcome to Ms. Dunbars Class

• Getting to know you and me!

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A little about me

• Melissa Dunbar
• Children Corey 19, Kain 16, Sarah 12
• Graduated Schreiner University
• Masters degree in Education and have my Principal
  certification
• Native American
• Love to read, fish, write, and SCUBA DIVE

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My expectations of each and everyone of you!

• Why? Because I believe in you!
• I know you are ALL smart, and never want to hear
  differently.
• You can do anything you try.
• I cant is the acronym for I Completely Admit
  Im Not Trying.

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What Are Procedures?

• Procedures are put in place for our classroom so
  you will know what is expected of you on a daily
  basis.
• This will allow us to focus all of our attention
  on the wonderful world of writing!

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Entering Class ProceduresThe Big, Red M Is
Your Friend!
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Agenda Pencil Paper Tool Folder

• The M on the board represents the Materials you
  will need for class.
• Beneath you will find our lesson for the day.
• Please have these items and be in your seat
  working on your Bell Ringer by the time the
  tardy bell rings each day.

Today we will be playing in the preposition patch!
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Whose turn is it to talk? Procedures

• We will all have the opportunity to talk.
• When it is your turn, we will all listen.
• When it is my turn, we will all listen.
• When I raise my hand please freeze, keep eyes on
  me, and be ready for instructions. I will have
  something to say.

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Absence Procedures

• I really and sincerely miss you when you are not
  here. No empty chairs!
• Do your best never to be absent. I understand
  sometimes we get sick, but try to always be here.
  Lets beat the 6th and 8th graders and have the
  most perfect attendance rewards at the end of the
  year. WE CAN DO IT!

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Library Procedures

• Push in chairs.
• Computers are for research or finding a book.
• QUIET, please.
• Check with Mrs. Klemstein every time you visit to
  make sure you are clear. Communication with her
  is very important. Just be honest!
• Wipe your feet before entering.
• Notebooks by the door.
• Remember, she will accept canned goods for the
  food bank instead of money for your fines.

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Lunchroom Procedures

• Use your manners.
• Food belongs on your tray or in your mouth.
• Clean up your table and the floor around.
• Talk quietly.
• No charges.
• Say thank you to the people who work so hard to
  feed you!

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Visitor/Substitute Procedures

• When someone enters the classroom immediately
  there should be silence.
• Continue on with your lesson.
• I am rarely out, however if I am, please treat
  the substitute as respectfully as you treat me.
  I expect the same good behavior at all times.

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Tool Folder Procedure

• Your tool folder is your organization for this
  class. This binder will include all handouts and
  notes you take for each concept learned in class.
• You will use your tool folder each time you write
  an essay to help guide you in the writing
  process.
• The tool folder will remain in the classroom on
  the shelf labeled for your class period.
• Please keep extra pencils and notebook paper in
  the tool folder so you will be prepared to write!

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SAFE ZONE Procedures

• This classroom is a Safe Zone.
• No one is allowed to say anything ugly about you
  or to you while you are here.
• You are not allowed to talk about others, and
  others are not allowed to talk about you.
• You are free to ask/answer questions, share your
  feelings, and be your true self.
• If someone calls you a name or is negative to
  you, they will be asked to apologize and say
  three positive things about you.
• We are a family unit in this class and anything
  you share will remain here.

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Finally

• I am so happy to be here with you.
• You are all very important to me.
• Hablo español. Si usted necesita ayuda a
  preguntarme.