W ELCOME TO 6 TH G RADE R EADING & L ANGUAGE A RTS

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE READING & LANGUAGE

ARTS

WHO AM I?You can call me Mrs. Sarah or

Mrs. Page.I have been married to Matthew

for nine years. We have a one year old named Ella.

This is my tenth year teaching. 1st-4th grade reading & math 5th grade science & social studies 6th grade reading & language arts

I <3 teaching! I <3 MMS! And I <3 my students!

FIRE PROCEDUREWhen the alarm sounds, stay

calm and silent.Walk out the black door in a

single file line.Line up single file on the

sidewalk.Answer the roll call.Wait silently for further directions.Re-enter the classroom calmly.

TORNADO PROCEDURE

When you hear the announcement, stay calm and silent.

Walk out the wood door in a single file line. Close the door if you are the last to leave.

Crouch down in the hallway and place your hands over your head.

Wait silently for further directions.Re-enter the classroom calmly.

EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURE

When you hear the announcement or feel shaking, stay calm and silent.

Get under your desk.Wait silently for further

directions.Re-enter the classroom or exit

fire drill fashion calmly.

RULES

GO BIGR espectE ffortD o What’s Right

PraiseCertificateHomework

passTreat

1- Warning 2- Parent contact3- 30 minute

detention OR 1 lick4- 1 hour

detention OR 2 licks

5- Office referral

Rewards: Consequences:

ENTERING CLASS

Walk into the classroom quietly and calmly.

A bell-ringer will be on the board when you arrive. Begin working immediately.

LEAVING CLASS

At the end of class, I will dismiss you. You will leave the classroom following our procedure.

There are four minutes between classes. This is your opportunity to take care of business. Use this time wisely!

Unless there is an emergency, you will not be allowed to leave during class.

MY SIGNALWhen I raise my hand or ring my bell, that is the signal that I need your attention immediately. Please stop, look, and listen.

YOUR SIGNALWhen you need to talk or leave your seat, raise your hand and wait to be called on. Do not wave your hand, make noises, or yell my name. I will help you as soon as possible.

YOUR SUPPLIES1. Binder with dividers & folder

(We will label these together.)2. Wide rule loose leaf paper3. Reading textbook4. Planner 5. A.R. book6. PENCILS

You are responsible for bringing your things to class. You will NOT be allowed

to return to your locker!

BINDERKeep ALL papers in your binder until we clean them out together.

IN CLASS SUPPLIES

Clipboard Dictionary Thesaurus Pencil Box Marker Board Workbook

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Backpacks- Backpacks are NOT allowed in my classroom.

Cell Phones- You may have a cell phone at school, but it must be turned OFF. If it is in operation, I will take it.

Money- If you have money, keep it in your pocket.

Purses- Girls may bring purses to class. Any personal property brought to

school is your responsibility.

BELL-RINGERSYou will have a Bell-Ringer every

single day. You have approximately five

minutes to complete the work. Leave the work out on your desk

until I check it.Read your A.R. book when you

finish.

HEADING YOUR PAPER

Always start writing on the FRONT of the sheet.

The heading goes on the RIGHT hand side.

Write your first and last NAME on the first line.

Write the BLOCK on the second line.

HANDING OUT & TURNING IN PAPERS

Handing out papers- Students on the front row will receive a stack of papers. Take one and pass the stack back.

Turning in papers- Starting at the back of the row, pass papers forward until they reach the student in the front of the row. I will collect the papers from the students sitting in the front row.

HOMEWORKYou will have RLA homework once

or twice each week. Homework assignments will be

discussed in class and written on the board.

You are responsible for writing homework assignments in your own planner every Monday.

Homework WILL be graded.

TURNING IN PAPERS

We will sometimes turn papers in to the cart by the door.

Each block has its own “IN” drawer.

NEVER place papers on my desk! They disappear!

LATE WORK

If an assignment is not turned in when I collect it, it will be considered late and ten points will be deducted.

MAKE UP WORK

YOU are responsible for getting and completing assignments you miss while you are absent.

PARTNER & GROUP WORK

You will work with partners and in groups on a regular basis.

Sometimes, I will assign the partners/groups. You will not complain about the partner/group you are assigned to work with. Working with others is a part of life.

Depending on your behavior, you will sometimes be allowed to choose your own partners/groups.

MY LIBRARY Books may be checked out from my library. The policies included in Mrs. Renfro’s library

letter are applicable for my library as well. If you are unable to adhere to my

expectations, you will no longer be allowed to borrow books from me.

There is a “Book Check-Out” to fill out every time you borrow a book from me.

When you are finished with the book, turn it in to ME.

You must have written parent consent before reading “mature” books.

LIBRARY CHECK OUT TIMES

Library rotation class10:34 - 11:0412:38 - 1:17

MMS WEBSITEhttp://mckenzie.tn.msm.schoolinsites.com/

CalendarClass NewsFormsLearning LinksPhotos & VideosPresentationsWhat We’re Learning

FACEBOOK I am not available on Facebook. I have a strict policy against communicating with students or parents via social media.

OFF LIMITSMy computer, desks, Elmo, and Interwrite Dualboard are off limits unless I give you permission to use them.

CLASS VISITORS & PHONE CALLS

If a visitor comes to the door or I receive a phone call, you are to be silent. Work on an assignment or read your A.R. book until class resumes.