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Classroom Rules & Procedures

Teacher: Tracy Flanagan
School Phone: 620-697-2133
Planning Period: 8:55am – 9:45am
Home Phone: 620-697-4919

~ CLASSROOM RULES ~
There are three basic rules to be followed in my classroom. (The 3 R’s)
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Ready

At the beginning of the school year students will be presented with the three classroom rules, the 3 R’s. I will ask the students what they think each rule means. We will discuss the meaning of each rule, and examples will be given. Students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with one another and decide on a few examples of the rules to share with the class. This way the students will have ownership in the rules; therefore, adhere to them on a more consistent basis and know exactly what is to be expected.

Some examples may be as follows:
Be Respectful – Listen when the teacher or another adult or classmate is speaking. Raise your hand to speak. Say only positive things to one another.

Be Responsible – Make sure all work is completed and turned in on time. Come to school with the necessary materials. Use classroom and school facilities in a proper manner.

Be Ready – Have materials out and ready for use when the teacher asks you to get them for a lesson (Do not dilly dally.) Always pay attention, so when the teacher asks a question you are ready to answer it!

~DISCIPLINE~
My discipline policy is very simple. I want to promote positive behavior and actions. I believe it is necessary to pro-act and stop any misbehavior before it starts.

There are three guidelines that I use to determine if any action is needed on my part, as the teacher. If the student’s behavior is not disrupting my teaching, his/her learning, or his/her peers’ learning, then no action shall be taken. If the student’s behavior is disrupting or interfering with any one of the three, then the student will be re-directed in a positive manner. (Example: Instead of saying, “Don’t tip in your chair,” Say, “Put all fours on the ground and focus on the team board please.”) If behavior continues, the behavior cards will go into effect. Everyone starts with a green card. If needed, it is then moved to yellow, then red. The following information tells what each consequence will be for each color card.

GREEN: If student has had ALL green throughout the month, then he/she will be able to participate in the behavior celebration party at the end of the week. (If student has had a yellow or red card, he/she will not be able to participate).

YELLOW: Student will sit out the next recess and parents will be notified of the behavior after school through e-mail, phone, teacher note in planner, or text messaging.

RED: Student loses recess along with a trip to the principal’s office to have a consequence decided. The parents will be contacted during the next recess time by student and teacher.

~ INCENTIVES ~
Incentives are used to promote positive behavior. I will use a ticket system. Whenever I see a student following directions or doing what he/she has been instructed to do, he/she will be given a terrific ticket. These tickets will be cashed in at the end of every month for a chance to choose from the treasure box. This promotes the positive behavior in that the students observe the on task student being rewarded for good behavior and encourages them to get on task as well. (Do this rather than asking, “Why aren’t you reading?”)

Behavior party at the end of the week that goes along with the behavior card system. (Discussed earlier).

Again, I want to encourage positive behavior in my classroom. I believe by letting students know what is expected of them, and giving them respect, they will respond much more effectively and there will be a positive atmosphere for learning and lots of fun to take place.

~ PROCEDURES ~
There are procedures all day long in a classroom. Some of these procedures may include: Morning Procedures, Hallway Procedures, Bathroom Procedures, End-of-the day procedures, procedures that go along with certain content times, etc… STRUCTURE!

~ STUDENT OF THE DAY ~
The student of the day may help the teacher with various things throughout the day.

~ SUPER STAR STUDENTS ~
At the beginning of the year students will fill out some information about themselves. They will also bring in some pictures if parents allow. They will go up on the STAR STUDENT board and will have an opportunity to have lunch (pizza from Pizza Hut) with the teacher. Changes every 2-4 weeks.

~ HOMEWORK ~
Your child should study spelling words each night as well as read for 20 minutes. When multiplication starts, it is important to study facts every night as well. I do not give a lot of homework. Very seldom will a student bring home an assignment that has not been worked on at all. There is time in class to get work completed, and if time is used efficiently by the student, then there should not be a lot of work to bring home.

~ ABSENCES ~
If at all possible, I would appreciate advanced notification of absences so I can get work together for the student. I would not want him/her to fall behind. In the case of illness, the students have 2 days for every one day he/she is absent to make up the work. After this time, it will be counted late and points will be deducted. As parents, communicate with me how your child is doing and I can always make adjustments for individual situations.

~ YELLOW PLANNERS ~
Planners need to be signed or initialed each night. This tells me that you have read over the day’s assignments/activities and all homework is completed. DO NOT sign a blank page. It is your child’s responsibility to copy the information off of the board each day. There is time taken to do this. Great communication tool. Please utilize it!

~ SNACKS ~
There is a snack time every mid-morning for the students. They will be responsible for supplying their own snacks. We do not share snacks to minimize the germ sharing. Snacks need to be “healthy”. In other words, NOT FULL OF SUGAR. No cookies, candy, or chips. Good snacks may include crackers, fruit, trail mix, granola bars, etc… If you have any questions about these, please ask.

~ TECHNOLOGY ~
Each child will be assigned a laptop and headphones. We will do many projects on the computers as well utilize for every day use in the classroom. Laptops will not be assigned until a release form is filled out by a parent and returned. Laptops will be taken away for misuse.

~ STATE ASSESSMENTS ~
We prepare all year long for these tests. In third grade students will take the reading/math assessments. There are five scoring categories: Academic Warning, Approaching Standards, Meets Standards, Exceeds Standards, and Exemplary. These assessments will take place in the spring.

~ SPELLING ~
We are doing something a little different this year with spelling. Following a systematic, phonics based spelling program. There are 14 words and 4 bonus words. There is a different spelling list every week. On this list will also be parent information and upcoming events.

~ PARALELL BLOCK ~
STAR test scores, MAP scores, and teacher input help determine reading groups. There are three thirty-minute rotations. (Reading Group, Learning Lab, and Seatwork).

~ THEMES ~
Every six to nine weeks we will have a different themed unit that integrates with social studies and science. We read a class book together focusing on reading strategies, incorporating grammar rules for the week, literary elements, etc… We will be incorporating a vocabulary list with each unit due to the different angle we are taking in spelling! The theme books we read have an AR test to go with them. The students will have a recorded grade for these tests.

~ ACCELERATED READER ~
This is a supplemental program to extrinsically motivate students in their reading. Goals are set every nine weeks. Ample time is given in class. They should also be doing there reading at home, so there is no reason at all for students not to meet their goals.

~ MATH ~
We follow the standards on the KSDE website. This is a tested subject in the spring. Math is a great time in this classroom. We do a lot of hands on activities, kinesthetic activities, problem solving activities, and group activities, but I also expect students to perform in the traditional way as well. A good mixture is used in this classroom.

~ WEBSITE ~
My website can be utilized for various information. There is a weekly spelling section, parent information and upcoming events, pictures, classroom information, websites, weekly studies, party list sign up, teacher information, and a class schedule. To access this site, go to www.usd218.org. Click on Elkhart Elementary School, place your cursor over third grade, move it to Mrs. Flanagan, then click. All information should come up for you. Click on whichever section you would like.

If you ever have any questions, ASK! If I don’t know about it, then I cannot address it! I don’t want to find out there is a problem by reading it in the newspaper or hearing it at the beauty shop. I look forward to working with you this year as parents, and more importantly as a vital part in your child’s education! Please feel free to contact me whenever needed!