Rules- We keep it simple: Raise your hand to speak, follow directions quickly, use helpful hands and words, use an inside voice, and make smart choices. We talk about the rules together and sign an agreement saying we will all work together to follow these rules. We do A LOT of talking and focus on working together as a team.
Behavior- I spend a lot of time trying to help students develop skills to help them make good choices and manage their daily behavior. We are a PBIS school and our theme is Be LIKE CARY (Collaborative, achieving, respectful, year-round leaders). We learn about our school and class expectations and use class and individual CARY cards to encourage our chameleons. It is my goal to build a classroom community where students help each other, work with and respect others and learn to be responsible.
Snack- I send a monthly community snack calendar. On their assigned day, the special snack helpers are in charge! We encourage healthy snacks and drinks are not necessary. We do however, always need napkins!
Communication- PLEASE- know that I am willing and available to talk with you. It is better , of course, for us to set up a time if we need to have a lengthy discussion. I can be reached at [email protected]. I do my best to check email several times a day and will get back with you asap. I also send home a daily folder where behavior and work are noted. Look for and celebrate 3's! if your child gets a 1 or 2, I will write a brief note and please talk things over. We always start over the next day- yesterday has passed and we move on! Please remember to sign the folder each night.
Behavior- I spend a lot of time trying to help students develop skills to help them make good choices and manage their daily behavior. We are a PBIS school and our theme is Be LIKE CARY (Collaborative, achieving, respectful, year-round leaders). We learn about our school and class expectations and use class and individual CARY cards to encourage our chameleons. It is my goal to build a classroom community where students help each other, work with and respect others and learn to be responsible.
Snack- I send a monthly community snack calendar. On their assigned day, the special snack helpers are in charge! We encourage healthy snacks and drinks are not necessary. We do however, always need napkins!
Communication- PLEASE- know that I am willing and available to talk with you. It is better , of course, for us to set up a time if we need to have a lengthy discussion. I can be reached at [email protected]. I do my best to check email several times a day and will get back with you asap. I also send home a daily folder where behavior and work are noted. Look for and celebrate 3's! if your child gets a 1 or 2, I will write a brief note and please talk things over. We always start over the next day- yesterday has passed and we move on! Please remember to sign the folder each night.