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When
responding to any adult, you must answer by saying, "Yes ma'am/sir,"
"No ma'am/sir," or "Yes, Mrs. Walker/No Mrs. Walker." Just nodding your head or saying any other form of yes or
no is not acceptable.
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Make eye contact. When
someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times. If
someone makes a comment, turn and face that person. |
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Answer all written
questions with a complete sentence. For example, if the question
asks, "What is the capital of New Jersey?" you should respond by
writing, "The capital of New Jersey is Trenton." |
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If you have a question
and someone is talking, wait until they are done before raising your
hand. Do not keep your hand up while they're talking. When they're
done you can ask your question. |
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5. |
When you enter the
classroom in the morning you need to do your morning assignment
quietly and not disturb others. |
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During an assembly, do
not speak and do not look around and try to get the attention of
your friends in other classes. We must uphold an image that shows we
have our act together! |
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You will make every
effort to be as organized as possible. |
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8. |
Remember that being
selected as teacher of the day is a HUGE honor!! |
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When in a line, walk
single file, two to three feet behind the person in front of you
with your arms at your sides. You should face forward at all times.
There will be absolutely no talking. Remember we are NOT IN A
PARADE!!! |
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10. |
Remember that Mrs. Walker
loves hugs and high-fives! |
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When we ride on a bus, we
will always sit facing forward. We will never turn around to talk to
other students, stick anything out of the windows, or get out of our
seats. When we exit the bus, we will always thank the driver and
tell them to have a good day. |
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When we are on a field
trip, there will be no talking as we enter a building. We will enter
the building so quietly that no one will even notice that we are
there. This rule applies to entering any place where people are
gathered, whether it be an assembly, the movies, a theater, or any
other venue. |
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Always say thank you when
you are given something. If you do not (within three seconds) I
reserve the right to take the item back. There is no excuse for not
showing appreciation. |
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When I assign homework,
there will be no moaning or complaining. I assign homework to
reinforce concepts taught in class. Please ask for help if you don't
understand the assignment and remember it's YOUR job to check your
mailbox for the assignment. If you don't have the homework in your
mailbox you must ask me for an additional copy BEFORE you leave!!
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When we read together in
class, you must follow along. If I call on you to read, you must
know exactly where we are and begin reading immediately.
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If there's something that
you do not like, please be mindful that SOMEONE does like it. Don't
make negative comments about things. Try to appreciate all
things around you. |
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While you are with a
substitute teacher, you will obey the same rules that you follow
when I am with you (I know it's hard, but it's very important).
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18. |
When you are given
something from someone, never insult that person by making negative
comments about the gift or by insinuating that it wasn't
appreciated. |
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Focus on your school
work. What you do in 12 years is used to define the future that
you'll have after school is over. Make your choices wisely. |
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No matter what the
circumstances, always be honest. Even if you've done something
wrong, it is best to admit it to me, because I will respect that,
and oftentimes I will forget any disciplinary measures because of
your honesty. |
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If I or any other teacher
in the school is speaking to or disciplining a student, do not look
at that student. You wouldn't want others looking at you if you were
in trouble or being reprimanded, so don't look at others in that
situation. |
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Whenever you are offered
food, whether it be on a buffet or treats in class, never take more
than your fair share. You never want to be greedy and try to get
more than you should, not only because it's wasteful, but also
because it's disrespectful to others when you do not leave enough
for them. If there's enough for seconds you will be informed.
Otherwise, be happy with the amount that you received. |
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We will follow certain
classroom protocols. We will be organized, efficient, and on task.
In order to do so, we will follow these rules: A) Do not get out of
your seat without permission (unless you're sick-- leave
immediately) B) Do not speak unless: you raise your hand and I call
on you, I ask a question and you're responding, it's recess or
lunch, or I instruct you otherwise. |
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At times throughout the
year, I will give rewards for good behavior, academic performances,
and other acts worthy of praise. If you ever ask me for a reward,
however, it will not be given. |
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25. |
You may bring a water
bottle and leave it on your desk. Don't ask me if you can get water
while I'm teaching a lesson. |
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At the end of the day we
will thoroughly clean the floors of the room and put up our chairs. If the room
is left a mess we will
spend part of our recess time the following school day cleaning.
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When you cough or sneeze
or burp, it is appropriate to turn your head away from others and
cover your mouth with the full part of your hand. Afterward, you
should say, "Excuse me." |
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Do not smack your lips,
"tsk," roll your eyes, or show disrespect with gestures. |
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29. |
When we are in transition
from one subject to the other, the change will be swift, quiet, and
orderly. |
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30. |
If someone in the class
wins a game or does something well, we will congratulate that
person. Claps should be given with enthusiasm. |
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If you win or do well at
something, do not brag. If you lose, do not show anger. Instead say
something like, "I really enjoyed the competition, and I look
forward to playing you again," or "Good game," or don't say anything
at all. Negative comments only show weakness. |
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If you are asked a
question in conversation, you should ask a question in return. It is
only polite to show others that you are just as interested in them
as they are in you. |
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Surprise others by
performing random acts of kindness. Go out of your way to do
something surprisingly kind and generous for someone at least once a
month. |
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Occasionally we correct
each other's papers as a group. When checking other students' papers,
the only marks you
are allowed to make on others' papers are an "X" and the number they
got incorrect over the total possible. |
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After we eat, we will
clean up after ourselves. This includes cleaning off the tables and
making sure we haven't left any trash on the floor or around the
eating area. |
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Quickly learn the names
of other staff members in the school and greet them by saying things
like, "Good morning, Mrs. Smith," or "Have a nice weekend
Ms. Carlin."
NOTE-- if you are in line with the rest of the class, you are not
allowed to speak to the teachers at that time because the no talking
rule is in effect. |
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We will often have
visitors to our school. If someone is coming to visit our class, I
will let you know about the person before they arrive. When our visitor arrives, you will
give them your complete attention and listen to all that they have
to say. We want to welcome that person to our school and our
classroom. |
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Do not save seats in the
lunchroom. If someone wants to sit down, let him or her. Do not try
to exclude anyone. We are a family, and we must treat one another
with respect and kindness. |
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If you have a question
about your homework, you should email me. I check my email each
night between 5pm and 9pm. If you don't hear back from me try your
best and write a note on the homework that says you needed
additional support. I will help you at school and give you
additional time to complete. You should e-mail me at
grade4teacher@gmail.com.
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Whether we are in school
or on a field trip, if someone drops something, pick it up and hand
it back to them. Even if they're closer to the object, it is only
polite to make the gesture of bending down to retrieve the item.
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If you approach a door
and someone is following you, hold the door. If the door opens by
pulling, pull it open, stand to the side, and allow the other person
to pass through first, then you can walk through. If the door opens
by pushing, hold the door after you pass through. |
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If someone bumps into
you, even if it was not your fault, say, "Excuse me." |
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Never cut line. If
someone cuts in front of you, do not say or do anything about it.
Let it happen, but let me know about it. I will handle the
situation. Please handle all disputes with other classmates in the
same manner, by coming to me with problems before you take matters
into your own hands. |
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If anyone in this school
is bothering you, let me know. I am your teacher, and I am here to
look after you and protect you. I am not going to let anyone in this
school bully you or make you feel uncomfortable. In return, I ask
that you not take matters into your own hands; let me deal with that
student. |
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Stand up for what you
believe in. You shouldn't take no for an answer if your heart and
mind are leading you in a direction that you feel strongly about.
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46. |
Be positive and enjoy
life. Some things aren't worth getting upset over. Keep everything
in perspective and focus on the good things in your life.
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47. |
Live so you don't have
any regrets. If there's something that you want to do, do it! Never
let fear, doubt, or other obstacles stand in your way. |
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Accept that you are going
to make mistakes. Learn from them and then move on. |
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Carpe diem (seize the
day). You only life once, so don't waste it. |
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Be the best person you
can be. |
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51. |
Know that there's only
one of you. No one else in the world is exactly like you. Embrace
all that you are and love yourself unconditionally. |
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52. |
Never be afraid to share
your feelings. There will be times when you just need to vent and
get things off your chest. Know that I am always here for you.
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53. |
Always give 100% to
everything that you do. You never know when someone is watching you
and forming an opinion of you. |
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54. |
Be a friend to others
that you'd want to have for yourself.
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55. |
When you get older and
times get tough, remember that I'm always here. When you feel that
you have no one to turn to, you've always got me. :) |
