Welcome to ELA!Welcome to ELA!• Choose a seat quietly• Begin filling out the Student Info Sheet, please

write legibly.• Please work quietly.• Raise your hand if you have a question.• Keep your paper when finished.

Today’s PlanToday’s Plan• Seats and Student Information Sheets• Meet your teacher• Basic Procedures and Routines• Syllabus and grading policy• Activity• Personal Brochure Assignment

Welcome to ELA!Welcome to ELA!Mrs. A. Weseman-Chavero

IntroductionIntroduction• I was born in Lubbock, Texas on October 24,1975

(Can you figure out how old I am? Shhhhh….. don’t tell)

• Moved to McAllen when I was two, and I attended and graduated from McHi in 1994. Then I went to UTPA and graduated in 1998 with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in History.

• I started my career in Harlingen for 1 year and then moved to Brown Middle School were I taught for 15 years. This is the beginning of my 18th year of teaching and my second year at BL Gray!!

Me continued…Me continued…• One daughter (11) named Kaitlyn but everyone

calls her Katie• One son named Brandon (7) but everyone calls

him Brandon• One husband, Two cats named Chita and Zazzles,

and two dogs named Pepper and Frick• This summer we went to Arkansas to camp and

mine for diamonds!• Two things you should know… I shake…a lot

I turn red very easily

What’s UpWhat’s UpLikes Dislikes

• Cats (I only have two!)• Halloween• Reading• Chocolate• Scrapbooking• Relaxing• Telling jokes and

laughing• Learning

• Kids Talking when I am talking

• Sitting on the desktops

• Disrespectful people• GUM in the classroom• Fur on paper• Excuses

How Does This Class How Does This Class Run?Run?

Class ExpectationsClass Expectations• Arrive to class on time.• Be prepared at your desk by the time the

bell rings. (Bring spiral notebook, pencil/pen, and your library book daily.)

• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.• Follow directions the first time• Be respectful to anyone who is speaking• Raise your hand and wait to be called on

Classroom Classroom ProceduresProcedures

When you arrive:When you arrive:1. Enter the classroom calmly.2. Sit in your assigned seat.3. Take out all necessary materials and

place your backpack under your desk. Leave all electronics in your bag unless it is a BYOD day.

4. Write your objective in your agenda and begin working on the bell ringer or SSR.

*When the tardy bell rings, you should be seated and working*

If you are lateIf you are late• Go to the office and get a tardy slip• Return to class quickly • Enter the room quietly and sign in. Be

Inconspicuous!!• Get out your supplies quickly and join in on the

classroom activity

When I Need Your When I Need Your Attention:Attention:

• Give Me Fiveo Eyes on the speakero Quieto Be Stillo Hands Freeo Listen

RestroomRestroom• 6 passes per six weeks-Use them wisely.• Raise your hand to ask permission, and I

will give you hall pass. You must use the restroom signal in order for me to allow you to go. “R” in sign language

• Ask to use the restroom while we are working independently NOT while I am speaking.

Restroom:Restroom:• Do NOT abuse this privilege! Any student

abusing the restroom privilege will no longer be allowed to use their passes during class time.

• Don’t ask to use the restroom during the first or last 15 minutes of class.

Turning in Turning in WorkWork

Turn in your work in the appropriate trayIf you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to get the work. Check the bulletin board. You should also ask your buddy what you missed. Your work will be due the following day.

E.L.A

Interactive NotebooksInteractive Notebooks• Interactive notebooks are an important tool that

we will use in class daily. Make sure you bring one by tomorrow. We will write in it everyday. In addition, please bring items to decorate your cover page to represent you. This includes pictures or magazine cut-outs.

BYODBYOD• BYOD is a Privilege, not a Right• Devices must ALWAYS be in airplane mode and may ONLY be used

when given permission.• The technology is allowed for educational purposes and only to

enhance the classroom experience.• Teachers will decide when it may be used and for what purpose(s).

The technology may only be used to access files on computer or Internet sites which are relevant to the classroom curriculum.

• When authorized for use by the classroom teacher, devices will remain visible.

• The technology may not be used to record, transmit or post photographic images or video of a person, or persons on campus during school activities

DismissalDismissal• I will dismiss you, the bell does not.• We will dismiss by rows, tables, or groups.• We will end class three minutes before the

bell to allow for cleaning and packing up.

Single file, Straight and Single file, Straight and

Quiet.Quiet.

Going to the library, computer lab, fire drills, and assemblies.

Fire Drills, Lock Fire Drills, Lock Downs, EmergenciesDowns, Emergencies

• Stay calm and quiet• Fire Drills-Exit the room single file, straight

and quiet• Turn right and walk straight out to field • Single file, straight and quiet until we

return to classroom

Campus Wide Evacuation MapCampus Wide Evacuation MapUpdated 09/01/2010

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C/C

Football FieldSOCCER FIELD

Student Pick up/Drop-off

Bus Lane

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Faculty / Visitor Parking

Faculty Parking

RRStaff

Lounge

Staff Lounge

RR

Kitchen

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144 142Performing

Arts Building

CAFETERIA

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118 116

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108 B

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134

Admin. Offices

Library

101 102 107

127

RRStaff

Lounge

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RR

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Girl's PE Dressing Room

113 112 10312

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Girl's Athletic Dressing Room

Boy's PE Dressing Room

Staff Lounge

Boy's Athletics Dressing Room

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130

B/R108 A

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Pavillion

Tennis Courts

Concession

Trainers Office

Weight Room

Competition Gym

Practice Gym

Lock DownsLock Downs• Be calm and quiet• Quietly get up and head to the right side

of the classroom.• Sit on the floor, under the white board• Stay quiet and calm for the duration of the

drill.

RewardsRewards• Positive praise (daily)• Positive phone calls home (random)• Various “surprise” treats and rewards. • Listen to music during independent work• Homework Passes• Extra Point tickets• First one out pass• Library pass• Tickets

ConsequencesConsequences• Infraction 1: Verbal & Documented Warning• Infraction 2: Detention next day and parents will be

notified.• Infraction 3: Detention/Counselor referral and schedule a

parent conference.• Infraction 4: Discipline referral to office. Parents are

contacted.

88thth Grade Bell Grade Bell ScheduleSchedule

• 1st period 8:00-8:51• Announcements 8:54-9:03• 2nd period 9:03-9:54• 3rd period 9:57-10:48• 4th period 10:51-11:42• 5th period 11:45-12:36• 6th period Lunch 12:39-

1:14• 7th period 1:17-2:08• 8th period 2:11-3:02• 9th period 3:05-3:56

STAARSTAAR• Do I need to pass it this year?• What are my goals?• What can I do to improve my reading?

Got It??Got It??• Questions?• Concerns?

• More info to follow all week!

QUIZ TIME!!QUIZ TIME!!• I hope you were listening!!

• Good luck!!• Answer by yourself as quickly as you can!

• Don’t share answers!

HomeworkHomework• Syllabus-Have parents read and sign it by

tomorrow.

• Supplies-Due Tuesday• (5 Subject Spiral notebook due tomorrow

for set up. If you do not have it, you will have to set up your notebook for homework.)

BrochureBrochure• We will be creating a personal brochure

tomorrow. You may bring pictures or decorations for it as well but DO NOT bring your parents’ favorite pictures of you. You will be cutting and pasting them to your brochure.