Welcome to a Great Sixth Grade Year!

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Welcome to a Great Sixth Grade Year!

• Starring.you!

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You are now the stars of the school

• As sixth graders all of your younger peers will
  be looking to you as role models. I know this is
  a great responsibility, but as your teacher I
  know you will do a wonderful job!

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What do I (You) do in Writing class?

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before Homeroom?

• Get your backpack etc. when the morning bell
  rings.
• Wait for a 6th grade teacher to let you into the
  building.
• Line up QUIETLY, outside the classroom next to
  the bench.
• Wait for Miss Rauscher
• Enter the classroom QUIETLY!

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during Homeroom?

• Take your backpack to your seat and unpack any
  needed materials. This includes agenda and
  behavior card everyday.
• Unpack Writing materials as well if youre coming
  back after specials!
• Hang your backpack on a hook, NOT on the floor!
• Make your lunch choice on the side board.
• Take out any notes, papers, etc. that you may
  need to turn in.
• Wait quietly for announcements to begin.
• Remember If you sing and participate, you earn
  positives!

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when entering the classroom?

• Line up, in 2 lines, outside the classroom
  against the bench.
• Stand and wait silently!
• When I say its OK to come in, walk in QUIETLY!
• Minutes will be subtracted from recess for
  classes who cannot enter quietly ?
• Paragraphs will be given if needed ?

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once in the classroom?

• Unpack your backpack and get all supplies you
  will need for the class period.
• You shouldnt need to get into your backpack
  again during class.
• Hang your backpack on a hook, NOT on the floor!
• Follow directions on the Smartboard until Miss
  Rauscher is ready to begin.

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when I hear the bell ding?

• Stop all talking and/or working,
• and look at me.
• I will give you the next directions when the room
  is quiet!

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I need to use the restroom?

• Raise your hand and show the bathroom signal
• Wait for Miss Rauscher to acknowledge and answer
  you
• Fill in the sign out sheet completely
• Take the pass and go.
• Remember Sign back in when you return.

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when I need to sharpen a pencil?

• Where is the sharpener anyway? On the ledge by
  the window.
• You may sharpen your pencil at any time, EXCEPT
  when Miss Rauscher is talking to the class.
• The best times to sharpen are at the very
  beginning of class or during work time.

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when I forgot my ISN?

• Get a piece of lined, loose leaf paper from the
  paper tray.
• Where is the paper tray? On the second shelf of
  the bookshelf.
• Write the following at the top of the paper
• Name Date
• Title of Assignment/Activity
• Staple any handouts to this paper

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when I am turning in my work?

• Make sure your name is on your paper!
• Locate the appropriate turn in tub and drop your
  papers in.
• Where are the turn in tubs located? The bottom
  row of the cubbies and they are labeled with your
  class period number.

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when I have homework?

• Copy homework from the homework board into your
  agenda book.
• If there is no homework, simply write, no
  homework.

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when class is over?

• Once Miss Rauscher says class is over, pack up
  your materials at your table.
• Quietly, get your backpack.
• DO NOT climb over or under tables or chairs to
  get to your backpack.
• Once packed up, line up quietly at the door.
• Wait to be dismissed.

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when I forget the assignment that is due?

• Go to the back counter and get a YELLOW form.
• Fill in the top portion of the form. Fill it out
  honestly!
• Since you dont have the assignment to turn in,
  you will turn in the YELLOW form in its place.
• Bring your assignment tomorrow, or I will bother
  you for it! )

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when I was absent?

• Believe it or not, we did learn while you were
  gone! But, we saved your work for you!
• First Get your agenda and go to the What You
  Missed binder on the back counter. Open to the
  date you were absent.
• Second Copy the information from the binder into
  your agenda book (on the day you were absent)

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when I was absent? (cont)

• Third Locate the folder in the absence crate,
  for the date you were absent. Take all papers you
  need from the folder.
• Fourth Ask a neighbor/friend if you dont
  understand something. If you still dont
  understand, ask me!
• Fifth Make up missing work, including ISN pages.
  
• You have 2 extra days for every day you were
  absent. (Absent Tues., work due Friday).

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when I need a band-aid?

• Wait for a break in the lesson, and get a
  band-aid.
• Where are the band-aids? In the top cabinet to
  the left of the sink. Only take what you need!
• If you are bleeding, let me know and we will take
  care of it immediately.

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when I have an issue with someone or something
in class?

• We have the Issue Bin in the classroom for you to
  let me know of any issues you may be having. I
  will check this everyday. Please help me help
  you. There are almost 160 of you and only 1 of
  me. So, if you have a specific issue I need you
  to write your name on the paper. I cant help you
  if I dont know who you are. Also, if you are not
  comfortable writing your problem down, just write
  I need to talk to you and sign your name. I
  will find a time for us to talk.

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Other stuff

• Unless told its OK, do not use Sharpies for
  assignments! NEVER use them in your ISN!
• My desk, and the items on it, are OFF LIMITS to
  students. Do not take pens, pencils, etc from my
  desk without permission. I dont go into your
  backpack so dont go into my desk ?