September, 2005

Dear Parents,

Welcome to 5^th Grade! We can all look forward to many exciting and rewarding experiences as the year progresses.

I firmly believe that life-long success depends on self-discipline. To help each

child achieve this I have developed a Classroom Discipline Plan that encourages every

student. I am basing the self-discipline on a quote I am fond of:

“ It takes less time to do a thing right than to explain why

you did it wrong.” -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Your child deserves the most positive educational climate possible for academic

growth. Therefore, this plan will be in effect at all times.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:

1. Follow the directions the first time they are given.

2. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.

3. Respect Others: *Space *Feelings *Belongings

4. Have supplies at your desk and be ready to work.

5. Use “uplifts” instead of “put-downs”.

To encourage students to follow the classroom rules, I will reinforce appropriate behavior with verbal praise, positive notes, some free recesses, and special art projects

along with some other rewards. Here are the steps I will follow if a student does not

follow the expectations:

1^st Time: Reminder

2^nd Time: Think Time (problem solving form)

3^rd Time: Think Time, Detention-Parent Contact

4^th Time or Severe Disruption: Sent to Principal or Detention- Parent Contact

· If a student has a Think Time 2 times in l day

· Or 3 Think Times in 5 days- they will be assigned Detention the next day.

· 2 Detentions in 1 week=After School Detention

· 3 Detentions in 1 week=Friday School

The students have been informed about the Classroom Discipline Plan, but I would

appreciate it if you would review the plan with your child.

I appreciate your support and look forward to working with you and your child this year. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school (931-4980) or e-mail me at tminus@auburn.wednet.edu.

Thank you for your time and support.