Transcript Welcome to Mrs. Trieger`s Class

Mrs. Trieger’s Class
Multiage Upper Primary
Springfield Ball Charter School
Where children are the priority!
Charter School Focus
Areas
• Multiage Structure
• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Technology
• Spanish
• Extended School Year
• Professional Development
Classroom Environment
• Classroom is set up to maximize
student learning and developmental
growth.
• The intention is to invite
exploration and self-directed
learning.
• Students will be provided
engaging, authentic learning
activities in which they are
actively involved.
Classroom Environment
• Any grouping will be flexible and
will often include cross-age
collaboration.
• Music will be used throughout the
day to help students focus
attention:
• “Music on, work or play
Music off, listen to what I say.”
• Daily snacks will be offered.
Building A Classroom
Community
Members
• Students
• Teachers
• Parents
• Staff
• Administration
• Volunteers
Building A Classroom
Community
Regular community meetings will be
held to develop a community
supportive of all.
Purposes
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Build self-esteem.
Foster cooperative learning.
Improve communication skills.
Teach acceptance and social skills.
Handle classroom problems.
Community Meetings
Process
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Identify the problem.
Brainstorm solutions.
Discuss solutions.
Choose a solution.
Make a plan to implement the solution.
Meet again later to evaluate the
success of the solution.
“Rules”
• Rules established with students
on the first day of school.
• Rules are structured to encourage
independence and problem-solving
skills.
• Goal is to “Catch ‘em being good!”
Individual Reward System
Banana Bucks
• Students earn bucks when they
observe class rules, follow
directions, are kind to others and
are responsible workers.
• Bucks are exchanged for rewards
and special privileges.
Rewards for Appropriate
Behavior
Appropriate behavior will be
reinforced with:
• Verbal and nonverbal praise.
• Banana Bucks which can be traded
for tangible reinforcers like pencils
and stickers or classroom privileges
like extra computer time, free
homework passes or lunch with the
teacher.
• Positive communication with parents
and the principal.
Individual Behavior Plan
Traffic Light
• Each student has a clothespin with
his or her name on it.
• Clips are moved by students when
they break class rules.
• Severe disruptions, harmful acts
towards others or property will
result in immediate intervention.
Students will be sent to the office
and parents will be contacted.
Individual Behavior Plan
Traffic Light
• Clip to green= verbal reminder and
redirection.
• Clip to yellow= time out.
• Clip to red= Behavior Report (see link
in bibliography) completed by
student and/or teacher and sent
home for parent signature.
The Big Cheese
• Purpose: promote positive self image.
• Each week a different student (and the teacher)
will have special recognition when he or she is
“The Big Cheese.”
• Children will send in pictures, write about
themselves and bring in special items to share.
• Special guests are encouraged to visit.
• The teacher, “Big Cheese” and invited guests will
eat a celebratory lunch on Fridays.
Group Reward Plan
Compliment Chain
• Links are added for outstanding
group behavior observed and noted
by any community member (i.e. other
teachers, parents, principal, etc.)
• When the chain reaches designated
length, the class celebrates.
Group Reward Plan
Music Box
• Music box rewound on
Mondays.
• It is opened during the week
when students are not
following class rules and closed
again when they are back on
task.
• If any music playing time
remains on Friday, class earns
a reward.
Group Rewards
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Class celebration.
Free choice center time.
Special outing.
Announcement in class newsletter.
Recognition over intercom.
Cheetah Champs Award.
Classroom Pledge
Today I will do my best to be the best.
I will listen.
I will follow directions.
I will be honest.
I will respect the rights of others.
I can learn.
I will learn.
You see, I know it’s all up to me.
Communication Between Home
and School
Regular dialogue supports
classroom discipline.
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Bi-weekly classroom newsletter.
Class web page, updated regularly.
Phone calls.
“Good News” notes.
Conferences.
Open door policy.
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