WELCOME TO MS. GARCIA’S CLASS!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DAY ONE
DAY TWO
DAY THREE
DAY FOUR
DAY FIVE
DAY ONE
THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WEEK:

ICE BREAKERS
MORNING MEETING
“IN THIS CLASSROOM” CHANT
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
SCHOOL SAFETY
 MORNING MEETING
Every morning we will start class by having a morning meeting. We will
walk in the classroom, put our backpack away and sit on the community
carpet.

“But Ms. Garcia, what is a morning meeting?”

We will:
Take attendance
Go over the agenda for the day
Ask Ms. Garcia questions
Perform classroom chant (We will learn
This later this week)
 ICE BREAKER #1
Jump in, Jump out! Let’s watch this quick video!

Class, let’s move to the morning meeting carpet to

participate in our first ice breaker!
WHAT ARE WE LEARNING THIS YEAR?
WEEK 1: HOMEWORK #1
DAY TWO

ICE BREAKER #2
CLASSROOM PROCEDURES
 CLASSROOM PROCEDURES PT. 2
● Ordering Lunch
● Lining up
● Fire drills
● Homework
● Absence
● Packing up
● Getting water
● Supplies
● ETC.
 DISMISSAL
10 minutes before dismissal we will:

Put all materials away

Clean off our desk
Put chairs up for vacuuming
Pick up trash around our area
Ask Ms. Garcia any questions
Display our dismissal tag
DAY THREE
 CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Class, here is a set of expectations I have for you:

● Be prepared to learn and tune out distractions

● Ask questions at anytime, most of the time others have the same
question
● Communicate with me (T-Mail/Teacher-student conference/Stay after
class)
● Give me feedback! I want to make this school year enjoyable and full of
learning opportunities!

Next, use the sheet I gave you to write out what you expect from your
classmates and what you expect from your teacher.

Let’s discuss this on the morning meeting carpet!

 SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
● Be Respectful
Towards school property, staff, classmates and most importantly
yourself.

● Be Open
Open to learning new things, open to new concepts and ideas, open to
new friendships.

● Be Honest
Own up to your actions, be responsible, be accountable.
 DAY FOUR
“IN THIS CLASSROOM” CHANT
Every morning I want us to recite a classroom chant during our morning
meeting. Think of it as a cheer to get us ready for the day! It will be special
because YOU and your classmates will be coming up with what to say!

Let’s watch a quick example:

 “IN THIS CLASSROOM” CHANT
Class, we have done ice-breakers and wrote letters to the teacher. Let’s begin
another community activity!

Please take out a piece of paper and write down what YOU want in this classroom.

Here is Ms. Garcia’s Example:

“In this classroom we help each other!
In this classroom we never give up!
In this classroom we smile and laugh!
In this classroom we work hard!”
“IN THIS CLASSROOM” MOVEMENTS
Class, let’s add movements to our chant. This will wake up our bodies and
brain! Let’s check out this video to get some inspiration!
WEEK 1: HOMEWORK #2
 DAY FIVE

Question of the day: What is bullying?

Turn to your partner and discuss what this is.
 BULLYING
Bullying is defined as a form of unwanted, aggressive behavior among
school-age children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance and
that is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.

● Imbalance of power: An imbalance of power involves the use of

physical strength, popularity, or access to embarrassing information to
hurt or control another person.
● Repetition: Bullying typically repeated, occurring more than once or
having the potential to occur more than once.
 WHAT DOES BULLYING LOOK LIKE?
● Physical bullying is a form of intentional aggression that involves injuring someone or
damaging their property. Examples of physical bullying include hitting, kicking or
punching, spitting, tripping, pushing, taking or breaking someone’s belongings, or making
mean or rude gestures.
● Verbal bullying is a form of intentional aggression that involves saying or writing things
that are mean or hurtful to others. Examples of verbal bullying include teasing,
name-calling, taunting, inappropriate sexual comments, or threatening to cause harm to
another person.
● Social bullying is a form of intentional aggression that is used to damage someone’s
reputation or relationships. Examples of social bullying include leaving someone out on
purpose, telling other children not to be friends with someone, spreading rumors about
someone, or embarrassing someone in public.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND CLASS!