Welcome to 4Welcome to 4thth Grade Grade – Mr. Darling– Mr. Darling

Welcome to 4Welcome to 4thth Grade Grade – Mr. Darling– Mr. Darling

These are the rules we will follow this These are the rules we will follow this year to learn, play, and have fun. year to learn, play, and have fun.

Classroom Rule

Don’t make a problem for anyone.

This includes: The teachers The students Yourself And anyone else you

encounter

Expectations1. Be respectful to every adult.2. Be respectful to every student.3. Raise your hand.4. Be polite.5.   Walk.6.   Communicate.7.   Ask questions.8.   Give answers.9.   Follow instructions.10. Learn.

Above the Line / Below the Line

All-Star

Starter

---- THE LINE ----Reserve

Bench

Daily Routine8:55 Tardy bell rings

9:00 – 10:45 Language Arts Block

10:45 – 11:30 Specials

11:30 – 12:15 Writing / Literature

12:15 – 1:00 Recess / Lunch

1:10 – 2:15Math

2:15 – 3:15Science / S.S.

3:15 – 3:25Clean Up / A. Notebooks

3:25 – 3:45Silent Sustained Reading

3:45 Home

Important Items #1

Being Upstairs Attendance Lunch Money Pencil Sharpening Cleaning Mr. D’s “desk” Talking

Important Items #2

Independent work time Table Points Entering/Exiting/Moving in

class Participation Teacher instruction time Restrooms

Tornado and Fire Drills

Tornado Drill:We go to the cafeteria

Fire Drill:We go out the front door

and travel to Davenport. Face the school!

TransitionsWhen you line up:

Quiet

Hands to yourself

Keep a space between you and the person in front of you and behind you

Being a FamilyWhat is a family?

How could a classroom be like a family?

Why should a classroom be like a family?

Adults around the school

When you see an adult (Mrs. Goetzinger, Mr. Sturgeon, Mrs. Colasacco, Mrs. Moyer, the lunch ladies, any teacher, parent, etc.):

Smile

Say, “Hello,” if it’s appropriate

Be on your best behavior

That’s what this room does

Box Tops and Reading Slips

Box Tops: They are on tons of your food

items at home! Bring as many as possible!

Reading Slips: We have been incredible every

year except last year. Bring us back to the top! Respect is essential

Activity

License Plates

Make a design for your license plate.

Use markers or crayons.

First name only.

They will be in the hall.

I will take your picture while you are working on this.