We have a school-wide behavior system known as R.O.C.K. R=Respect, O=Organization, C=Cooperation, K=Kindness. If our entire class is caught showing "rockin'" behavior, we receive a golden "You R.O.C.K." ticket. The primary class and intermediate class with the most golden "You R.O.C.K." tickets at the end of the month will receive ice cream sandwiches. White "You R.O.C.K." tickets are handed out to individual students for exhibiting "rockin'" behavior. Students put their tickets in a basket in our room and I draw 1 ticket per day. That person gets to choose something out of the treasure box.
To follow the R.O.C.K. system, our class rules are built around the same principle. R=Respect (Treat others how you want to be treated.) O=Organization (Raise your hand to talk.) C=Cooperation (Listen to each other.) K=Kindness (No put-downs.)
August 28, 2010
Behavior Systems
We will have the following 3 behavior systems in our classroom: individual, table groups and whole class.
Individual: Each student has a weekly chart on his/her desk. On this chart will be where I record stars and checks. Stars mean all rules are being followed and the student is doing what s/he is supposed to be doing. When a student gets 15 stars s/he will get to choose something from the treasure box. Checks are recorded when the student is exhibiting some sort of inappropriate behavior. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to, talking during work times, bothering another student, making noises and saying put-downs. One check= warning. Two checks=talk with the teacher. Three checks=miss recess. Four checks=call home.
Table groups: Table groups will earn points for working well together and following our R.O.C.K. rules. At the end of the week, the table group with the most points will earn a reward.
Whole class: Students will work towards using the laptops (which are stored in a cart and can be wheeled into our room). It will be a point system: Mrs. Tullis vs. The Class. The class can earn points for staying on task, lining up quickly and quietly and walking quietly in the hallway, just to name a few. I earn points if the class does not do the tasks mentioned above. If the class has more points at the end of the day, they earn a letter. Our goal is to spell out the word L-A-P-T-O-P-S. If I have more points at the end of the day, no letter is given.
Individual: Each student has a weekly chart on his/her desk. On this chart will be where I record stars and checks. Stars mean all rules are being followed and the student is doing what s/he is supposed to be doing. When a student gets 15 stars s/he will get to choose something from the treasure box. Checks are recorded when the student is exhibiting some sort of inappropriate behavior. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to, talking during work times, bothering another student, making noises and saying put-downs. One check= warning. Two checks=talk with the teacher. Three checks=miss recess. Four checks=call home.
Table groups: Table groups will earn points for working well together and following our R.O.C.K. rules. At the end of the week, the table group with the most points will earn a reward.
Whole class: Students will work towards using the laptops (which are stored in a cart and can be wheeled into our room). It will be a point system: Mrs. Tullis vs. The Class. The class can earn points for staying on task, lining up quickly and quietly and walking quietly in the hallway, just to name a few. I earn points if the class does not do the tasks mentioned above. If the class has more points at the end of the day, they earn a letter. Our goal is to spell out the word L-A-P-T-O-P-S. If I have more points at the end of the day, no letter is given.
Homework Folders
We can talk more about homework folders at the Back to School night but, for now, I wanted to share some information with you.
Students will have homework starting this Monday, August 30th. Homework folders go home on Mondays and should be returned the following Monday. Your child's homework folder will consist of the following:
reading log: Your child should read, at least, 20 minutes per night. Please make sure to record the date, book title, number of minutes read and your initials.
math: In the Everyday Math program, homework does not begin until lesson 11 so, until then, I will be sending home review, supplemental materials. On the bottom of the cover sheet, it will tell you which day to complete which math paper.
spelling list: We will practice our spelling words during class but a list will be sent home in case you would like to practice at home, as well. If you need additional ideas for practicing your child's spelling words, I will have a list at the Back to School night.
Students will have homework starting this Monday, August 30th. Homework folders go home on Mondays and should be returned the following Monday. Your child's homework folder will consist of the following:
reading log: Your child should read, at least, 20 minutes per night. Please make sure to record the date, book title, number of minutes read and your initials.
math: In the Everyday Math program, homework does not begin until lesson 11 so, until then, I will be sending home review, supplemental materials. On the bottom of the cover sheet, it will tell you which day to complete which math paper.
spelling list: We will practice our spelling words during class but a list will be sent home in case you would like to practice at home, as well. If you need additional ideas for practicing your child's spelling words, I will have a list at the Back to School night.
August 10, 2010
Welcome!!
Dear Parents and Students,
It's almost that time again. The 2010-2011 school year is about to begin! It is going to be a fantastic year!
I hope you can all make it to the "meet and greet" (open house) on Tuesday, August 24th from 3-4 p.m. on the playground. I am so excited to meet you!
Please check back soon to find out more about our classroom, procedures and expectations.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tullis
It's almost that time again. The 2010-2011 school year is about to begin! It is going to be a fantastic year!
I hope you can all make it to the "meet and greet" (open house) on Tuesday, August 24th from 3-4 p.m. on the playground. I am so excited to meet you!
Please check back soon to find out more about our classroom, procedures and expectations.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Tullis
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