Welcome to Fifth Grade

Parent Note #1 to start off the 2013-2014 year.
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Dear Parents,

I am delighted to be your child’s science and social studies teacher this year. With your encouragement your child will participate in and enjoy many exciting and rewarding experiences this academic year.

Since lifelong success depends, in part, on learning to make responsible choices. I have developed a classroom discipline plan which guides every student to make good decisions about their behavior at Maxwell. Your child deserves the most safe and positive educational climate possible for growth, and I know that together we will make a difference in this process. The plan below outlines our rules, positive recognitions for positive behavior, and consequences for inappropriate behavior.

Rules -
1. Follow directions when given
2. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
3. No swearing or any other use of inappropriate language
4. Treat everyone with courtesy and respect

Positive recognition -
1. Oral recognition of good behavior
2. Awarding “Gotcha” good behavior coupons for rewards and MIS drawings.
3. Positive thank you notes sent home
4. Positive phone calls home

Consequences of choosing to not follow rules (per week)
1. First time – Verbal Warning
2. Second time – Stay after class one minute
3. Third time – Separation from learning group and Behavior essay   (homework)
4. Fourth time – Contact parents for conference on behavior improvement
5. Fifth time – Send to office

Severe Disruption bypasses other steps and student will be sent directly to the office.

Be assured that my goal is to work with you to ensure the success of your child this year! Please discuss this information with your child. Save and/or print this page for reference throughout the year.

Jim Ellars
MIS Science / Social Studies