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Mr. Geller's 4th Grade Community Announcements

Don't Forget that Wednesday, August 22, 2007 is an early release day.

Welcome back to Paramount Academy students and parents. This year will be filled with many learning adventures and fun. Please check for several documents coming home this week. You should find several papers that will require filling out, signing, dating and returning back to the school with your child. Thanks for your support.

From the Desk of Mr. Shad W. Geller

4^th Grade Teacher, Paramount Academy

August 13, 2007

Dear Parents,

I am excited to have your child in my 4^th grade class. This year will be filled with many challenges, learning opportunities, and hopefully some fun along the way. I cannot wait to meet you and your child. As most of you know, this will be my fifth year of teaching at Paramount Academy and my seventh year as an elementary school teacher. I feel very honored to be working at such a great facility and amongst such a great community. I believe that your child’s success can be achieved through the cooperation of teachers, positively disciplined students, and supportive parents. With that said, I am looking forward to getting this year started.

Here are some points to consider about the way I operate my classroom and my teaching philosophy. I believe that student success relies greatly on a firm foundation of structure, discipline, effort, and preparation. In order to facilitate the previously mentioned criterion, I have designed a set of community expectations and a list of rules and consequences that should help aid in the overall success of each student in my classroom. Please read the attached forms carefully. Sign, date, and fill out all of the attached forms and return them, with your child, to me as soon as possible. My philosophy is founded on the basis of, respecting yourself, others and things in order to promote a positive and pro-social learning environment. My goal is academic success for your child. During the first few weeks of school, I will spend a considerable amount of time reviewing my expectations and rules and consequences with the class so that every student is clear on what is expected of them. Assignments that are not finished in class will be considered homework. Generally, assignments are due the next time class meets after the assignment is given. If you need to talk with me, please call and set up an appointment and I will be glad to discuss matters with you. Remember that anytime you enter the campus, you need to sign in through the office and obtain a visitor’s pass. This is to help ensure the safety of all of us on the campus. Thank you for your time and support regarding these matters.

In closing, I am excited and looking forward to a wonderful year at Paramount Academy . Please remember to fill out, sign, and date the attached forms, as I need them for my records as soon as possible. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Mr. Shad W. Geller

Mr. Geller’s 4^th Grade Community Expectations

1. Respect Yourself.

2. Respect Others.

3. Respect Things.

By respecting yourself, others, and things, you are promoting a positive and pro-social learning environment.

Parent’s Signature_________________________ Date__________

Student’s Signature________________________ Date__________

Teacher’s Signature________________________ Date_________

Mr. Geller’s 4^th Grade Classroom Rules

1. RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND THINGS.

2. RESPECT AND OBEY ALL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.

3. RESPECT AND OBEY ALL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES.

4. BE PREPARED FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES.

5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

6. BE PRODUCTIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE.

7. STAY “ON TASK” AND COMPLETE WORK “ON TIME”.

8. BE “ON TIME” TO CLASS.

9. DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION, SIGNING OUT, AND A PASS.

10. RAISE YOUR HAND AND WAIT TO BE CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO SPEAK.

11. USE “INSIDE VOICES” TO KEEP NOISE LEVELS LOW.

12. STAY IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE TEACHER.

13. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND ALL OTHER BODY PARTS TO YOURSELF.

14. NO RUNNING IN THE CLASSROOM.

15. NO INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE.

16. DO NOT GO THROUGH OTHER PEOPLE’S DESKS, PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

17. DO NOT SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT OTHERS.

18. NO “TATTLE TELLING”.

19. NO CHEWING GUM.

20. EAT AND DRINK FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT APPROPRIATE PLACES AND APPROPRIATE TIMES.

21. NO MAGAZINES, COMIC BOOKS, RADIOS, ELECTRONIC GAME SYSTEMS, TRADING CARDS, TOYS, OR ANY OTHER ITEM THAT CAUSES DISRUPTIONS TO YOURSELF, OTHERS, AND TEACHERS.

Parent’s Signature___________________________________ Date_________________

Student’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________

Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________

CONSEQUENCS FOR BREAKING MR. GELLER’S CLASSROOM RULES

FIRST OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD = WARNING

SECOND OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD AND ONE CHECK MARK = LOSS OF FIRST RECESS

THIRD OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD AND TWO CHECK MARKS = LOSS OF LUNCH RECESS

FOURTH OFFENSE = STUDENT WILL BE SENT TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE CONSEQUENCES, THE TEACHER MAY SEND A STUDENT TO THE DESIGNATED “TIME OUT” AREA WHEN NEEDED.

ANY OFFENSE THAT INCLUDES ANY FORM OF VIOLENCE OR SEVERELY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE AND A CALL HOME WILL BE MADE.

IF ANY OTHER TEACHER REPORTS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS OUTSIDE OF MY CLASSROOM, THE STUDENTS WILL ALSO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE IN MY CLASSROOM.

Parent’s Signature___________________________________ Date_________________

Student’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________

Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________

Paramount Academy Student Information Form

Please print the following information and return this form to Mr. Geller A.S.A.P.

Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________

Parent’s Names: __________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________

Home Phone Number: _____________________________________________________

Cell Phone Number (optional): ______________________________________________

Work Number (optional): __________________________________________________

Emergency Contact names and Phone Numbers: ________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Student’s Birthday: ______________________________________________________

Any seating placement concerns regarding vision and hearing (Do you want your child near the front of the room or the back of the room?). ___________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Are there any allergies that we should be aware of? ___________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

What are your child’s hobbies and special interests? ___________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

List any other necessary information or concerns: _____________________________

_____________________________________________________________________


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Mr. Geller's 4th Grade Community Announcements Don't Forget that Wednesday, August 22, 2007 is an early release day. Welcome back to Paramount Academy students and parents. This year will be filled with many learning adventures and fun. Please check for several documents coming home this week. You should find several papers that will require filling out, signing, dating and returning back to the school with your child. Thanks for your support. From the Desk of Mr. Shad W. Geller 4^th Grade Teacher, Paramount Academy August 13, 2007 Dear Parents, I am excited to have your child in my 4^th grade class. This year will be filled with many challenges, learning opportunities, and hopefully some fun along the way. I cannot wait to meet you and your child. As most of you know, this will be my fifth year of teaching at Paramount Academy and my seventh year as an elementary school teacher. I feel very honored to be working at such a great facility and amongst such a great community. I believe that your child’s success can be achieved through the cooperation of teachers, positively disciplined students, and supportive parents. With that said, I am looking forward to getting this year started. Here are some points to consider about the way I operate my classroom and my teaching philosophy. I believe that student success relies greatly on a firm foundation of structure, discipline, effort, and preparation. In order to facilitate the previously mentioned criterion, I have designed a set of community expectations and a list of rules and consequences that should help aid in the overall success of each student in my classroom. Please read the attached forms carefully. Sign, date, and fill out all of the attached forms and return them, with your child, to me as soon as possible. My philosophy is founded on the basis of, respecting yourself, others and things in order to promote a positive and pro-social learning environment. My goal is academic success for your child. During the first few weeks of school, I will spend a considerable amount of time reviewing my expectations and rules and consequences with the class so that every student is clear on what is expected of them. Assignments that are not finished in class will be considered homework. Generally, assignments are due the next time class meets after the assignment is given. If you need to talk with me, please call and set up an appointment and I will be glad to discuss matters with you. Remember that anytime you enter the campus, you need to sign in through the office and obtain a visitor’s pass. This is to help ensure the safety of all of us on the campus. Thank you for your time and support regarding these matters. In closing, I am excited and looking forward to a wonderful year at Paramount Academy . Please remember to fill out, sign, and date the attached forms, as I need them for my records as soon as possible. Thank you. Sincerely, Mr. Shad W. Geller Mr. Geller’s 4^th Grade Community Expectations 1. Respect Yourself. 2. Respect Others. 3. Respect Things. By respecting yourself, others, and things, you are promoting a positive and pro-social learning environment. Parent’s Signature_________________________ Date__________ Student’s Signature________________________ Date__________ Teacher’s Signature________________________ Date_________ Mr. Geller’s 4^th Grade Classroom Rules 1. RESPECT YOURSELF, OTHERS AND THINGS. 2. RESPECT AND OBEY ALL TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS. 3. RESPECT AND OBEY ALL DRESS CODE GUIDELINES. 4. BE PREPARED FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. 5. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. 6. BE PRODUCTIVE AND CONSTRUCTIVE. 7. STAY “ON TASK” AND COMPLETE WORK “ON TIME”. 8. BE “ON TIME” TO CLASS. 9. DO NOT LEAVE THE CLASSROOM WITHOUT PERMISSION, SIGNING OUT, AND A PASS. 10. RAISE YOUR HAND AND WAIT TO BE CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO SPEAK. 11. USE “INSIDE VOICES” TO KEEP NOISE LEVELS LOW. 12. STAY IN YOUR ASSIGNED SEAT UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE TEACHER. 13. KEEP YOUR HANDS, FEET, AND ALL OTHER BODY PARTS TO YOURSELF. 14. NO RUNNING IN THE CLASSROOM. 15. NO INAPPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. 16. DO NOT GO THROUGH OTHER PEOPLE’S DESKS, PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL BELONGINGS. 17. DO NOT SPEAK NEGATIVELY ABOUT OTHERS. 18. NO “TATTLE TELLING”. 19. NO CHEWING GUM. 20. EAT AND DRINK FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT APPROPRIATE PLACES AND APPROPRIATE TIMES. 21. NO MAGAZINES, COMIC BOOKS, RADIOS, ELECTRONIC GAME SYSTEMS, TRADING CARDS, TOYS, OR ANY OTHER ITEM THAT CAUSES DISRUPTIONS TO YOURSELF, OTHERS, AND TEACHERS. Parent’s Signature___________________________________ Date_________________ Student’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________ Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________ CONSEQUENCS FOR BREAKING MR. GELLER’S CLASSROOM RULES FIRST OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD = WARNING SECOND OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD AND ONE CHECK MARK = LOSS OF FIRST RECESS THIRD OFFENSE = NAME ON BOARD AND TWO CHECK MARKS = LOSS OF LUNCH RECESS FOURTH OFFENSE = STUDENT WILL BE SENT TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE CONSEQUENCES, THE TEACHER MAY SEND A STUDENT TO THE DESIGNATED “TIME OUT” AREA WHEN NEEDED. ANY OFFENSE THAT INCLUDES ANY FORM OF VIOLENCE OR SEVERELY DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC REFERRAL TO THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE AND A CALL HOME WILL BE MADE. IF ANY OTHER TEACHER REPORTS INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS OUTSIDE OF MY CLASSROOM, THE STUDENTS WILL ALSO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE IN MY CLASSROOM. Parent’s Signature___________________________________ Date_________________ Student’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________ Teacher’s Signature__________________________________ Date_________________ Paramount Academy Student Information Form Please print the following information and return this form to Mr. Geller A.S.A.P. Student’s Name: __________________________________________________________ Parent’s Names: __________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number: _____________________________________________________ Cell Phone Number (optional): ______________________________________________ Work Number (optional): __________________________________________________ Emergency Contact names and Phone Numbers: ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Student’s Birthday: ______________________________________________________ Any seating placement concerns regarding vision and hearing (Do you want your child near the front of the room or the back of the room?). ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Are there any allergies that we should be aware of? ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ What are your child’s hobbies and special interests? ___________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ List any other necessary information or concerns: _____________________________ _____________________________________________________________________