open house, september 14 , 2016
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WHO IS THE TEACHER? Mr. Bryan DeCaire Went to Botsford Elementary for grade school. Graduated from Clarenceville High School in 1996.
Received college degree from Madonna University.
Worked as a special education Para-educator for 3 years at Botsford
Elementary. Presently attending Madonna University for a Master’s Degree in
Educational Leadership. Principal designee of Botsford Elementary.
Celebrated my 2 year wedding anniversary on July 18th and currently
have a 2 month old son.
PAPERWORK Student Information and Contact Form Open House PowerPoint Parent-Teacher Conference Sign Up Star ”Fish” of the Week
TEACHER’S GOALS Develop educational and engaging activities to provide our
children with a positive, safe, and successful experience. Develop a variety of stimulating opportunities that allow
our children to become life-long learners and productive members of a changing world.
Make a positive effort at meeting every child's needs and
learning styles. Prepare our students for success at the next level of
education.
SPECIALS
SPECIAL SCHEDULE
Monday – Library @ 11:00-11:40 AM Tuesday – Art @ 12:55-1:35 PM Wednesday – Gym @ 11:00-11:40 AM
Thursday – Literacy & Technology @ 11:00-11:40 AM Friday – Music @ 1:35-2:15 PM
Band/Song Flute, Thursday & Friday @ 12:55-1:35 PM
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS Bulletin Boards Technology (Airliner, PowerPoint, Video, Apple TV etc.) Classroom Schedule Classroom Procedures Colored Folders for Each Subject Desk Organization & inspection Communication Rewards Program Materials Shelf
CLASSROOM RULES BE ON TIME, READY TO LEARN! Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. RESPECT all Botsford staff/teachers, materials (pencils, books,
etc.) and fellow classmates at all times. Clean up all materials and classroom when finished. Raise your hand and wait for permission when wanting to
ask/answer a question or to get out of seat or leave the classroom.
Remember: Everyone’s ideas and thoughts need to be heard! Follow directions the first time they are given.
REWARDS PROGRAM Students will have an opportunity to earn tickets for positive behavior,
especially while demonstrating the schools Positive Behavior System (PBS) of: Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Safe.
Students may have an opportunity to earn tickets by turning in homework or
having a great classroom discussion. Students will earn tickets for completing their “Classroom Responsibilities”
after the week is completed. Although, students may earn an abundance of tickets throughout the school
year they may also be fined for various behaviors or actions (i.e. not having materials, unorganized desk, etc.)
Students may use these tickets to purchase a variety of items from our
Rewards Menu.
BEHAVIOR CARDS
White Card – Starting Point Green Card – Verbal Warning Yellow Card – 2nd Warning, a “My Action Plan” form will be completed by student
(loss of recess/activity) Red Card – Pink, Yellow or Green Contract written along with an email (or phone
call) to parents, describing behavior Lunch Detentions may be issued for any inappropriate activity, decision and/or behavior that does not meet room 20 or Botsford Elementary expectations. 3 Lunch Detentions = 1 After School Detention Multiple discipline slips, suspensions and/or 3 After School Detentions = NO 5th Grade Camping Trip
CONTACT INFORMATION EMAIL ADDRESS – BEST WAY OF COMMUNICATION [email protected] (All Lower Case Letters) Classroom website: http://mrdecaireroom20.weebly.com/ BOTSFORD PHONE # - 248.919.0402 PLEASE HESITATE TO CALL DURING THE SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE A MEETING BEFORE OR AFTER School. (Note: Thursday’s are Staff meetings @ 4 P.M.)
CONCERNS & QUESTIONS THOUGHTS FROM THE TEACHER: 1. EMAILS ARE AN IMPORTANT USE OF COMMUNICATION 2. PARENT DEPENDENCY/Younger Siblings (School Route) 3. ATTENDANCE & EARLY PICK-UP/LATE DROP OFF 4. HOMEWORK (Different Philosophy than Mrs. Williams or Mr. Davidson's classrooms) 5. Cell Phones 6. Classroom Needs = Band Aids 7. Parental Support (Chain of Command)
OPEN FOR QUESTIONS