Classroom Rules:
1. You may do whatever you like in this class as long as it doesn't cause a problem for someone else!
Consequences:
1.
No warnings: Super Day! Thank you!
2.
First Warning: Reminder of
appropriate behavior.
3.
Second Warning: Loss of
Recess
4.
Third Warning: Phone call
home.
· In the event of extremely inappropriate behavior (fighting or disrespect towards teachers/staff), the student will go directly to the principal’s office.
Mr. Rossiter’s Three R’s of
Discipline:
1. Reasonable: Consequences will be reasonable.
2.
Related: Consequences will relate to the rule broken.
3.
Respectful: Your child will be dealt with in a
respectful manner.
General Classroom Policies:
1.
Sharpening Pencils: Children
are asked to do this before and after school, before and after lunch, and in
between subjects, so as not to interfere with valuable instructional time.
2.
Restroom: Students are expected
to take care of their personal business before school starts at
3.
Classroom Jobs: Each child will have little chores to do
each week. These jobs help the classroom
run smoothly and efficiently. Good
practice for chores at home too!
4.
Forgotten Items at Home: We all know how easy it is
to forget things, especially when we are running late! If a student forgets an item at home (lunch,
homework, report, etc.), I generally do not let them call home. My reasoning is that they are fifth graders
now, and they should be able to take responsibility for their learning. However, children will be allowed to call if
they forget their glasses or get their clothing wet or muddy at recess.
5.
Late work: If a student does not turn in an assignment by the
appropriate due date, it is considered late.
Please understand that the child will need to complete that assignment
with, at the next free recess, so as not to interfere with other
assignments. You will be alerted
promptly if late work becomes a problem.
6.
Sickness and Make-Up Work: My
policy is that a child receives two (2) days for every day they are absent from
school. This work should be completed
outside of class unless the child has free time during the day. It would be helpful when you call in your
child’s absence, to tell the secretary someone we can send work home with. That will help your child keep up with
his/her classmates during their absence.
7.
Family Vacations: Vacations with the family
are extremely important. Unfortunately, vacation time sometimes falls during
school time. I am very flexible when it
comes to scheduling make-up work. If you
will let me know several weeks in advance, I can have all the work your child
will need to complete during their absence ready. I will get the work to your
child at least a week before he/she leaves.
That way you can work together to complete and turn in
the work before you go on vacation.
That affords you the opportunity to ask me questions if you are unsure
about some of the assignments. It also makes for a more enjoyable vacation when
all of the schoolwork is done ahead of time.
8.
Keeping Briarwood Safe: Briarwood Elementary is
dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for all children. Any acts that could endanger the safety of
children will be reported to the principal.
9.
Names on Things: It is very important that your child’s
name is put on everything. Hopefully,
this will cut down on lost or misplaced items.
10. Homework: At the fifth grade level,
students should spend approximately 45-60 minutes per evening working on school-related
activities. These activities may include: finishing up some of the day’s
assignments, studying spelling, studying math facts, going over science/social
studies lessons, reading a book, writing in one’s journal, playing a game with
the family, putting together a puzzle, etc. Students will receive some type of
assignment daily for each subject. I
provide time, in class, for work to be completed before dismissal. It is up to the student to see that the work
is completed and turned in on time. Please stress the need to use one’s time
wisely. Thanks! As the year progresses, you should check the
“Academic Calendar” portion of the newsletter for homework assignments. There will also be a nightly homework sheet
for you to check over and sign.
11. Snack: We have a short snack time each day. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy
snack. A healthy snack is: fruit,
veggies, fruit snacks, granola bars, yogurt, Jell-O, pretzels, crackers,
etc. Stuff like chips, candy bars,
cupcakes, and soft drinks are best left for lunch or home. However, on Fridays, students are allowed to
bring in a small snack-sized “unhealthy snack.”
12. Birthdays: Should your child wish to
bring treats to school, we will be happy to sing “Happy Birthday”, and enjoy a
cupcake or brownie. Birthdays will be
celebrated at the end of the day. As per
school policy, party invitations should not be passed out at school.
13. The Phone: As the school year progresses, new friendships are
forged between classmates. Oftentimes,
one will invite the other over during math or snack time. They then want to use the phone to call you
to see if it’s O.K. The school policy is that students should go home and
arrange to visit their friends then. It
is my responsibility to see that your child gets on the bus/walks home each
night, and I take that responsibility seriously. Please drop me a note if your child will be
walking home/riding the bus/going to someone’s house after school. Thanks!
14. Getting in touch with me: My phone number is
425-837-5027. During classtime, I have
my voicemail on. During breaks, I check
my voicemail, and I will get back to you in a prompt manner. My e-mail address is rossiterp@issaquah.wednet.edu
15. Volunteers: We would love to have you visit our class at
any time! We would welcome your help in
any way! If you have a special talent or
skill that would help our learning, please get in touch with me!
16. Party Help: We would greatly appreciate help at future
parties (Holiday/Valentine’s/End of year). Please call me if you would like to
help out.
17. Book Orders: I distribute book orders each month. I
usually set a two-week deadline for ordering.
Please make checks out to Arrow
Books or Scholastic Books.
Cash is also accepted. Thanks.
18. Damage to School Property: Students found damaging school property (desks, chairs, books, equipment, etc.) will be held liable for repairs or replacement of that item. We need to treat all property with respect. Thank you for your support in this matter.
19. Kid-Mail: Unless the information is time-sensitive, all fifth grade classrooms will send home "kid-mail" on Friday's in the two pocket "Home folder" provided by the school. Look for the folder in the backpack on Friday when you "shakedown" your child at the door! Empty the contents of the folder, and return the folder on Monday. Thanks!