And I have a feeling that's exactly how the next few Wednesdays and Thursdays are going to feel due to half-day schedules, in order to accomodate parent-teacher conferences.
Many weeks ago the students were given a list of "Essentials" - requirements necessary for Sixth Grade students. For one reason or another (i.e. simply being a Sixth Grader), many of the students usually forget one or more of these when it comes to their work.
However, we will continue to refer back to the list until all of the "essentials" are consistently - and across the board - implemented. They are as follows:
- Room 503 ESSENTIALS…
Write your First and Last Name on ALL papers in the top right corner or on the top right line (unless indicated otherwise).
Write the Date below your name on ALL papers.
If you are using notebook paper with 3-hole punches, your first page the 3-hole punches are to be on the LEFT SIDE of the paper.
Write in complete sentences when you are writing papers, homework assignments, answering quiz questions, or writing journal entries.
Begin all sentences with a Capital letter and end the sentences with a period (or proper punctuation). (.)
Assignments are to be handed in on time (unless you have a valid excuse from a parent or have checked with Ms. Pitman beforehand). Any late assignments will have points taken off for every day late (points off will vary depending on assignments).
Take it upon yourself to ask for help if you need it.
The word “like” should only be used to explain when you “like” something, as in: I LIKE M & M’s.”; in comparison to something as in a simile, “HIS SMILE IS LIKE A RAY OF SUNSHINE.”; and when offering an example: “IT’S LIKE WHEN I TAKE MY DOG FOR A WALK. WHAT’S GOOD FOR HER, IS GOOD FOR ME, AS WELL.”
And so it is...
Cheers,
Ms. Pitman
