Welcome, Students!Room 235

Ms. Meigh-LALMr. Pobuta-SS

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

As a member of the Elizabeth Public Schools Professional Learning Community, I will treat people as I wish to be treated. (What does that mean?) To do that I pledge (What is a pledge?) to:• Understand that the school community is a “special place” (How is it special?)

• Listen respectfully when someone else is speaking by paying close attention and not interrupting (What are manners? How do your show respect?)

• Speak in a calm voice and use proper language (Does yelling and using inappropriate language solve anything?)

• Dress appropriately for teaching and learning (Positives/Negatives of Dress Code and what is it?)

• Inspire the best in myself and others by celebrating successes and learning from mistakes (How can you be an inspiration to yourself/others? Is it OK to make mistakes? How can we learn from them?)

• Care about others by demonstrating acts of kindness (How can you show kindness?)

• Be a life-long learner by taking every opportunity to learn from others. (Do we stop learning?)

• …and remember be the BEST YOU can be!

Homeroom Procedures• Entering and leaving- • Come in sit down take out name tag, forms, Summer Reading

**top lockers Mon., Wed., Fri.-first **bottom lockers- Tues. & Thurs.-first• Backpacks- underneath tables by your feet- in corners in class• Laptops- job assigned- call people to get laptops- not at lockers get laptops first

(2wks. until then?)-orderly fashion• End of the day-return to assigned spot- we will discuss• Lockers- little time- short homeroom- 4 people need to share lockers (2

lockers)- 22 kids/18 lockers• located by Mrs. Riccio & Mrs. Leroux’s rooms NOT outside our room

*Get a.m. supplies- no returning to lockers until lunchtime

*At lunchtime get all supplies for the afternoon

Lockers• Be organized-tape schedule inside• Be responsible-divide into a.m./p.m.

-Note combination/LOCKER # in a safe place( homework notebook or where ever you will remember it)-Do NOT give out your combination unless sharing a locker!!!!!! NO ONE GOES INTO ANYONE ELSE’S LOCKERS-REFERRAL!

•To open the lock: right/left/right- First, go clockwise/right to #-Then, go counterclockwise/left

past “next # one time”-Finally, go clockwise/right to #

Dress Code• Complete uniform must be worn daily. You will change for gym.

• Do not wear your gym uniform to school or you will have to call for a change of clothing.

**refer to handbook for specifics

• Proper gym uniform - school t-shirt & school sweats/shorts with sneakers

• Shirt must be tucked in

• Tie on (keep it in the zippered section of your backpack- don’t forget it at home)

• Top button buttoned

• Shoes tied – black dress shoes

• Boys – pants, Girls – skorts/skirts

• (For girls-pants are allowed in the winter when notified)

• Your appearance affects your behavior…-Dress to impress & have success

Tardiness Absences• School starts at 8:15 A.M.

• Running late? Check in at the school office before coming to class and ask for a late slip.

• 15 instances of arriving late (after 8:20) and/or early dismissal (before 3:00) can result in being removed from the Gifted and Talented program.

• Unexcused absences of 10 consecutive days or 15 intermittent days can result in being removed from the Gifted and Talented program.

• Bring in a note for each day absent.

• Any student absent for 3 or more days must return with a physician’s note and give it to their homeroom teacher.

* Please see the student handbook for more information.

Hallway Rules

• Walk to the right of the hallway and stairway

• Walk silently through the halls so classes are not disturbed.

• Arrive on time to class. Read the white board for items to take out before entering class.

• *Backpacks will be left in the front left corner and against the bulletin boards on the tables in the back. (This depends upon where you sit. )

• Carry your laptop with arms crossed/hug it. (case?)

• Wait quietly & patiently in a single file line for teacher.

Passes

• You must always have a pass when you are in the hallways.

• Nurse- You must have a detailed pass from a teacher. You can’t go before seeing your next period teacher. (sick or an emergency only)

(I have basic supplies-bandaids etc…)

• Office

• Another classroom, etc.

Technology Rules

You should know…• The Electronic Mobile Device are loaned to students for appropriate school-related course work

and/or assignment preparation and/or related academic purpose only.

• They are not your personal computers. They may be checked at any time. The Help Desk can be contacted to check your history to view recent sites and activities.

• You may not: download games, videos, music, take pictures/videos , or e-mail/chat with other students without a teacher’s directive or permission.

• Referrals will be issued for breaking the rules. (See technology referral and consequences.)

• The use of the District’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. (Modified assignments can be given without using the computers, if necessary.)

When you first your laptop…(in about two weeks…)

YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE RESPONSIBILITIES

In order for the student to be able to utilize the technology he/she AND parents/guardians must sign and return the Electronic Mobile Device Student Pledge.

This is an agreement that the child and guardian understand and agree with the regulations.

Read the table of contents to get an overview of the many items addressed.

Parents/Guardian Responsibilities

• Please speak with your children about the values and the standards they should follow, especially on the Internet.

• If you do not want your child to have a device, you will need to opt out of the participation and understand that your child is still expected to meet course requirements.

Computers can be a

LOT of FUN!

But they are also very delicate,

And very BREAKABLE!If they’re not handled with care, of course.

Student’s ResponsibilityUse device in responsible

and ethnical manner

Obey all school rules concerning behavior, communication or conduct

Inform of any damage, abusive language and/or inappropriate matter immediately and complete a computer ticket explaining the problem.

Return device at the end of the year. Those who graduate

early, withdraw, are suspended or expelled or terminate enrollment for any other reason must return their individual device on the date of termination.

Laptops must be returned at the end of the day.

• Use only programs that the class is using. You MUST have permission before going to websites or applications that were not approved beforehand!

• Do not change icons, mouse, settings.

• Listen and do what the teacher asks you to do.

• Treat the keyboard and mouse gently.

•It is the students responsibility to take appropriate precautions and care, especially that of theft /loss or damage, of any given devices. (case?)

•Laptops should be placed in the locker or in the next class before lunch.(Teachers will provide directions.)

In Other Words…

• Each morning, during homeroom you will be called to get your laptop.

• BEFORE lunch, go to your locker and get your afternoon supplies.

• Drop off your laptop and/or backpack in the next class. (teacher/student preference)

• AFTER lunch, go directly to locker if laptop is stored there. YOU should have your afternoon supplies in your backpack before lunch to save time!• At the end of the day, you will return to homeroom. After using your laptop, it should be

SHUTDOWN properly and placed back in carts in homeroom. We may alternate with top lockers and bottom lockers returning laptops.

• • You must return to homeroom to receive notices to go home. • Attendance will be taken. • Lunch detention will be given for students who do not return to homeroom. • You will wait by your desk for your homeroom teacher to walk you to the main floor.

• If you leave school early, come to homeroom to let me know. (Also visit the classes you will miss to get any work to take home.)

Procedure For Retrieving & Dropping off Laptops & Other Details

During the Year…

• Device must be free of writing, drawing, and/or stickers. Only your name/label is permitted.

• Never leave device unsupervised. YOU are held responsible for your laptop. Put them in a safe place where it can be bumped, dropped or kicked.

• You may not add, change or alter programs.

LAPTOPS DO NOT GO TO LUNCH OR GO HOME!

Privacy• The Electronic Mobile Devices may be equipped with

cameras and any information recorded or saved will not be collected by the district.

• Keep the camera covered with the stickie provided so it is not used without permission.

• HOWEVER, the District is also responsible for servicing and protecting its property. The District CANNOT guarantee that content stored on Electronic Devices will be private. Remember the laptops are borrowed property…

• NEVER SHARE YOUR PASSWORD!!!!!

• Students may be selected at random to provide their Electronic Mobile Device for inspection.

BULLYING IS NOT ACCEPTED IN SCHOOL.

IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE CYBERWORLD EITHER!

THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES.

The Consequences

If a student does not follow protocol/rules and procedures:

1. Referral, one week device suspension, parent conference

2. Referral, three week device suspension, parent conference (a disciplinary action plan will be discussed)

3. Referral, device suspension determined by administrator, disciplinary action will be enforced. Privileges can be terminated.

If Mobile Device is unable to be repaired due to damage or modification, it is the parents responsibility to pay for damages or replacement.

The use of the District’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right!

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Getting My Attention-*Raise your hand-*Please don’t call out because I don’t know who is speaking and it’s RUDE!*I will try not to interrupt you while you are speaking; please don’t talk when a classmate or I am speaking.

Schedule

8:15 - 8:25Homeroom(be on time- 10 min. for lockers/laptops)

P1 8:25 – 9:05L.E.A.D.S.-LAL(Whole group/read-aloud/benchmark)

P2 9:05 – 9:48 L.E.A.D.S.-LAL (Centers)

P3 9:48 – 10:31 L.E.A.D.S.-Social Studies

P4 10:31 – 11:16 Band/Chorus/Art etc./Intervention

P5 11:16 – 12:01 LUNCH/RECESS

P6 12:01 – 12:46 P.E./ Art/ Health/ Library

P7 12:46 – 1:29 Science

P8 1:29 – 2:12 Math

P9 2:12 – 2:55 Math

2:55 – 3:00 Homeroom (5 min. return laptops)

This is what

a typical

school day

will look like.

Responsibilities

1. Come to class prepared and ready to learn.

2. Treat everyone with kindness.

3. There should be silence when anyone is speaking to the class.

4. Respect the materials in the class.

Positive Consequences

• An excellent education, positive feedback and praise, class awards, positive notes sent home, special privileges.

Negative Consequences

• See student handbook/referrals/phone calls/lunch detention, loss of privileges.

Do you have your ?:• Handbook Last Page (Student Contract)

• Student Internet Form

• Media Form

• District Website Form

• Emergency Contact Form (2 copies for the office & the nurse)

• 6th grade Parent Contact Form/Student Information sheet

• Bring in supplies from the supply list given in June-tissues (1 homeroom)

• Summer Reading or missing or parent letter signed until it is returned

• Technology packet- signed

• Parent Compact/Contract forms-signed

• *Wait to be called to place them in the baskets.

• Write down whatever items you are missing in your black composition book that will be used as an agenda.

Emergency Procedures

• Lockdown

• Shelter in Place

• Fire Alarm/Fire Emergency

• Heightened Alert

• Active Shooter

• Bomb Threat Situation

Arrival Rules

• Grades 6 – 8 will go to the cafeteria before 8:15• Breakfast will be available from 7:45 – 8:15 in the cafeteria.

• Please eat at home or at school!!!!!

• Students are not allowed in classrooms or the 2nd and 3rd floor hallways before 8:15. Please wait to be dismissed to go homeroom.

• Use the bathroom before coming to homeroom or to class. There is no time during homeroom.

• YOU MAY NOT ENTER A ROOM WITHOUT A TEACHER PRESENT OR INVITING YOU TO ENTER! This is a safety rule!

Dismissal rulesBUS

• SIT in ASSIGNED bus line in the gym.

• DO NOT get up until YOUR bus is called, then line up

single file. There is to be no running around the gym.

Pickups

• SIT quietly in the cafeteria and wait at the tables to be signed out, do NOT go to the front door

unless directed by Mr. Webb.

Walkers

• WAIT patiently outside of the pre-K gym in orderly lines to sign yourself out . You must wait patiently for the teachers to open the doors and let you enter.

General Rules

• This might be a good time to read or start your homework, if you have to wait a while to be picked up.

• DO NOT run around gym/cafeteria. If you must go to the bathroom, you must tell a teacher to hold the bus!

• Speak in a quiet voice to friends.

Communication:

• Ms. Meigh’s email: meighba@elizabeth.k12.nj.us

• Mr. Pobuta’s email: pobutari@Elizabeth.k12.nj.us

Class websites: • www.schoolrack.com/barb1961 - Ms. Meigh’s

• www.schoolrack.com/pobutari -Mr. Pobuta’s

Many class/school resources are available here or on the school website which is found on the Elizabeth Board of Education website under our school.

Questions?

Let’s Have aGreat Year!