Supply Organization

Cabinets• Tissue• Construction Paper• Envelopes• Index Cards• Notebook Paper• Copy Paper• Lysol Wipes• Hand Sanitizer• Band-Aids

Desk

• Folders• Journals• Binder• Ruler• Headphones (in bag, get

bag from me)

Supply Organization

Extras Bag• Crayons• Markers• Extra liquid glue• Extra glue sticks• Extra dry erase markers• Extra highlighters• Extra erasers• Extra post-its• Extra pencils

Pencil Box• 10 sharpened pencils• One stack of post-its• 1 dry erase marker• 1 highlighter• 1 box of colored pencils• 1 pair of scissors• 1 large pink eraser• 1 glue stick

Desk Diagram

Check the drawing above the door.

BUILDER’S UNIVERSITY2015-2016

Welcome!

When you Enter this little room,

Consider yourselfOne of

Many who Enjoy loving, laughter, and learning.

Starting our Day

• Greet teacher• Put away lunch and water bottles• Turn in work (Completed Work) and notes (on my desk/table)• Do Now (silently)• Pledge of Allegiance*• Good Morning Song

*Whenever someone is on the intercom, you WILL be silent.

Entering the classroom• In a line if more than 2 people

• Enter silently

• Check the board or your desk for the task at hand

• Begin working immediately

• Raise your hand if you have a question

Coming to Attention & Hand Signals

When I need your attention:1. Call/ResponseTeacher: “Class, class”You: “Yes, Yes, Ms. Addison.” [Silence]Teacher: “All eyes on me.”You: “All eyes on you.”2. Tone (Centers)One bell.Clapping

Hand Signals

• Whole Hand = To Speak• Crossed Fingers =

Bathroom or water• When you go to the

bathroom or to get water outside the room, SIGN OUT!

Ms. AddisonWho is this lady?

About Keesa

• Keesa Simone Addison-Desmangles

• Not married, no children

• Dog, Milo

• Bachelor’s and Master’s from UCF

• Orlando City Soccer FANATIC

• Foodie: Pho

• Curriculum Writer, Teacher

• Hobbies: reading, movies, family, traveling, TEACHING, writing

Who are you as a person? (Circle Map)

• Name• Family • Pets• Last year’s school and teacher• Sports Team• Favorite Food• Extracurriculars (genius, athlete, artist, writer,

etc.)• Hobbies (reading, playing video games, knitting,

cooking)

Lining Up & Exiting the Classroom

Lining Up

• Push away from your seat• Stand up• Push in your seat • In a line if more than 2

people

Walking in Line

• Second square• Individual square & arm’s

length distance• Commands: SHIFT,

REVERSE, ABOUT FACE, SNAKE

Lunch Procedures

• SPEAK UP• Have your ID• Please, thank you• Eating in the classroom• Use your Manners• We are LINE 1: Tables 21 & 22

Emergencies

• Fire Drill• Weather Drill• Code Red• Head injury

Non-emergencies

• Suddenly ill• Bugs• Fall, cut, bruise• Little blood

I have very high expectations: L = Leadership

E = Excellence

G = Grace

O = Optimism

• Why? Because I believe in you!

• “I can’t” is the acronym for “I Completely Admit I’m Not Trying.”

• Don’t whine, don’t complain, don’t make excuses.

• FAIR doesn’t mean EQUAL.

• You are not elite, but you are privileged [to be in ANY class].

Rules

1.Follow directions the first time.2.Only touch others, speak, or leave your

seat when permission is given.3.Stay on task.4.Come to class prepared.5.Use respectful and helpful words.

Color Chart

Color Consequence ScoreBlue Great Character! 100A+

Green Good Behavior 90A

Green W Verbal Warning 80B

Yellow Loss of Privilege 70C

Red Parent Contact 60D, 50F, 40F

Red Parent Contact and/or Referral & Loss of Privilege

(Zero Tolerance Offense)0F

ZERO TOLERANCE

1. Disrespecting a person in authority with words or actions.2. Profanity3. Bullying or Threatening 4. Stealing5. Lying or Falsely Accusing 6. Maliciously touching someone without permission7. Using an object to touch someone without permission8. Malicious Name Calling9. Disobedience during Emergency Drills

*These ARE an immediate RED!!!!!

Conflict Resolution

When you ___(1)___, I feel/think ___(2)___. Please ___(3)___.

1. What are they doing or saying?2. How do you feel or what do you think when they act?3. What do you want them to do instead?Example: When you talk while I’m talking, I feel disrespected. Please let me finish my thought before you respond.

POLICIES & PROCEDURESHow should I behave at Builder’s University?

Policies & Procedures

1. Walk in the hallway with arms by your side and a silent mouth. When we see our family, we wave and do the “I love you” signal.

2. Go up and down the stairs on your right side.3. Respond positively to correction.4. Always tell the truth.5. Say what you’ve done before tattling on others.6. Complete every assignment in with QUALITY.7. Wear the proper uniform.8. Come to school prepared with all the required materials.9. Maintain a GROUP voice in the building.

Show me the MONEY!!!

You get paid based on a rounded calculation of your weekly Dojo score.

Payment ValueRed Ticket $20.00Blue Ticket $10.00White Ticket $1.00

Plinko & Purchases

• Class Dojo: Starts on Monday (Week 2)• Market Day (September 18, Week 4)• Plinko: $100.00• Purchases, vary• Lunch with the teacher, monthly• 30 minute lego build• Spa Day• Items

Guests and Parties

• Use manners• You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit.• Act thankful• Rudeness leads to an empty plate.• Answering the phone• Class Host

• “Welcome to Builder’s University. Our instructor is Ms. Addison. My name is ________. How can I help you?”

• NO ONE ELSE IS TO ACKNOWLEDGE, COMMENT, tOR MOVE.• If it is your parent, you MUST wait until the host is finished hug and say, “I love

you.”

Running Errands

• Escorts• Ms. Addison can/will override Escorts• If more than 2 people, be in a line.• No talking. Period.• If someone disobeys, stand still, yell help for a staff

adult.• If no one is around, go to nearest room or teacher the

front desk and ask them to call me.

Recess/Snack

• Remember the rules.• Stay in a silent line until you’re released.

• Safety first.• No padding, then no tackling.• Receive, use, and return equipment safely.

• Know your strength. • Tag to alert, not to hurt.

• When it’s time to line up, I just walk toward the back door, you must be attentive at all times. Be sure to alert others.• Throw your trash away!

Ending our Day

• Record in your planner• Behavior Grade• Homework (include unfinished classwork)

• Pack Up• Get lunch and water bottles• Wait silently for instruction*

*Whenever someone is on the intercom, you WILL be silent.

Homework

• Written in planner and on the website• Return daily for review• Checked & Entered in gradebook at the end of each unit

(Test Day)• 10 sharpened pencils daily• Read for 15 minutes, record in planner…• Use math homework scale

No Late Work

• All work must be turned in by the due date.• Exceptions:• Absences/Tardies• Documented Accommodations

Coming to Class Prepared• 10 Sharpened pencils

• Materials

If you need a pencil:

• Ask a friend

• Rent one from Ms. Addison

If you need materials:

• With permission, go to the Writing table

• Ask Supply Clerk

• Be sure to sign them out.

Classroom Tools and Furniture

• Sit flat on the stools• Clean mark and messes• Report misuse• Stability balls ARE allowed

About Ms. Addison [the teacher]

Do’s

• Ask for hugs• Ask for help or

clarification• Ask why respectfully

(time, place, audience)• Be a problem-solver

Do Not’s

• Raise hand to ask an unrelated question during response time.• Tell the problem instead of

asking a question or suggesting a solution

Who are you as a student? (Tree Map)

Do’s Do Not’s

Brain Breaks

River Bank

• River• Bank• Boat• Palm Tree• Captain• Flamingo

Others

• GoNoodle.com• Talk Time• Calisthenics • Rest & Quiet Time• Yoga• Free Time

Housekeeping & CleaningGetting tissues

Hand Sanitizer

Individual: Desk, stability ball

Housekeeping Job

Checking Out Books

Media Center

• Be quiet• Only get 2 books at a time• If you forget your books or

ID, you may not come back to the classroom to get it.• Do not bring the books to

lunch or recess.

Classroom

• Only get 1 book at a time • Sign out the book and

have the librarian sign• Do not bring the books to

lunch or recess.

If I finish early:

1. Double-check for completion according to criteria and constraints

2. Work on unfinished work3. Study4. Read silently or Work on Cranium Club Challenge or

Enrichment Assignments

• Distribution Clerk• How do we hand out

papers?

Paper Trail…

If Ms. Addison is out of the room

• Do the routine• Continue working• Read silently

“Your character is who you are when you THINK no one is looking.”

What?What will we learn?

What do we do in this class?

Heading Your Assignments

• Name: First and Last• Example: Keesa Addison

• Date: Day of the Week, Month Day, Year• Example: Monday, August 24, 2015• Once you know the date this way, we’ll switch to numerical

options

• Task/Assignment• Example: Diagramming Sentences

Completed Work Basket

• If you turn it in, you’re automatically saying, “I’m confidently done. Please grade.”

• No Name loses points if identified—no name papers can be found on our webpage (gallery)

• Make sure you have the proper heading on every paper• Name• Date• Task/Assignment

Keesa AddisonMonday, August 22, 2016Diagramming Sentences

Goals and Scales

• Learning Goal:• Scale:• Tracking Progress:• Quality Matters: