HELLO MY NAME IS MR. WILLIAMSI AM YOUR SECOND GRADE TEACHERTHIS IS YOUR FIRST DAY BACK TO SCHOOL. I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED YOUR SUMMER VACATION AND I HOPE YOU ALL ARE READY TO GET BACK TO LEARNING.

FIRST THINGS FIRST/ ARRANGEMENTS/ CLASSROOM SETUP

• 1. Check out the space of the room/ It should speak to my style of teaching so I would first decide how I want the tables and chairs setup.

• I will go with clusters of desk four tables together each facing each other it would actually be a square of four like a block.

• I would add a few things that give it that homey feeling nothing extravagant but a few personal touches, that says this is my room.

• I would continue to look at the physical layout see where certain items would go.

CERTAIN AREAS

• I would create a word wall (phonic sounds)• I would create a math wall (Adding & Subtracting)• Learning centers/ I would create fun time learning centers where students can

engage in learning together different literacy activities. They would change up each day!

• I would create an area for discussion or reading area where two or three students may gather (quietly) and read and help one another.

• I would also create a time out space/where a student may need time to calm down.• Classroom setup continued with safety concerns involved:

SAFETY TIPS

• I would ensure that students desks are always in plain sight.• Fire drills procedures are on exit doors.• Students have space to store their belongings and not on the floor.• Windows are unobstructed and exits are not blocked.• Students can see all displays and blackboards and presentations.• All school items will be put away except those items that are being

used.• All student will have storage space to put away their items that are not

being used.

ARE YOU READY TO CROSS OVER?•Hello class this morning we will be discussing the rules for the year. These rules I expect you to follow without question. My job is to give a safe environment in order for you to learn and be successful in life. Rule number one.•Enter the classroom quietly and orderly every morning.•Students will hang all book bags and coats in designated areas of the room.•Students retrieve all materials that will be used for the day, pencils, papers etc.•Students will begin morning work it will be either on the board or their desk.

SELF-DISCIPLINED DISCUSSION•If we want to ask a question we raise our hand this is not an option this is what you must do to be recognized.•I expect excellent behavior at all times whether I am with you or not. •This is called “Self-Discipline” •Everyone will learn what this word means. And what I expect from it.•Self-Discipline means: You will behave when I am not with you the same way as if I were with you.

FIRST DAY EXPECTATIONS & LAST DAY EXPECTATIONS

•Students are expected to be under self-control from day one until the last day of school.•I expect students to comply with all rules no exceptions, there is one authority in the class and that is the teacher.•I expect students when we line up to leave the classroom to be quiet and in line they are to stop at certain points that I will designate.•There will be no talking in line at all mouths closed eyes front, and hands to yourselves.

RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM.1. Upon leaving the classroom, students will form a

straight line and no talking while in line.2. Students will enter the cafeteria quietly in a

orderly manner.3. Student will receive lunch trays one at a time and

quietly have a seat in their assigned seat. which was designated before hand.

4. . Students will eat quietly, keeping hands and feet to themselves, eat with mouths closed as well this is proper table manners.

5. . Students upon leaving cafeteria we will leave as we came in orderly and quiet. Three students whom I have assigned will be in charge of cleanup, wipe tables and sweep around our table. These rules and all other rules will apply for the entire year no exceptions.

EXPECTATIONS FOR THE YEAR!

1. By the end of the first six weeks students should have an understanding of the use of (Bar Graphs) and (Pictographs) which represents the number of data points for a given category.

2. I will also require students be able to create a pictograph and create a bar graph.

3. Students will understand (nonfiction) in language and be able to research and use information, and compose what they have researched and communicate these organized ideas by writing.

4. Science students will learn and be introduced to a variety of things but our focus will be understanding how to compare and give examples of ways living organisms depend on each other. And learning Science vocabulary words. (Expectations continued:

EXPECTATIONS CONTINUED1. Social Studies well learn about the different places

and the different types of people around the world. We will discuss weather patterns, natural hazards.

2. We will learn about the different communities, including urban, and rural communities.

3. We learn to love Social Studies and all it entails.4. So keep calm sit back and lets learn together and

grow together as we delve into the world studies.5. This year can be a great year if we are obedient,

and do as we are asked to do, respect your teacher and he will respect you as well, So lets get down to business!!!!!

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Charles, C.M. (2014) Building Classroom Discipline. New Jersey, Pearson Educational, Inc.

• Emmer, E. & Evertson, C. (2013) Classroom Management: For Middle and High School Teachers. New Jersey, Pearson Educational, Inc.

• Husman, J. (2007) Thinking About Motivation. Arizona State University, Educational Psychologist.