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.
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