Classroom+Management+Plan

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 The classroom management plan for our classroom family is set up to teach each child appropriate behavior, problem solving strategies and good citizenship traits. In addition the plan creates/models self-discipline for each child through a variety of community building strategies without daily routines.
 * **Signals:** Signals are in place for use during transition times, times when attention is needed, etc. The students know the expectation for each signal and the expectation is that they are able to act accordingly.
 * **Class Meeting:** Class Meetings are held to create a positive environment within our classroom where students have the opportunity to recognize, reconcile and resolve conflicts that have occurred. It also helps to foster acceptance of others in their likenesses and differences.
 * **Classroom Jobs:** Classroom responsibilities are in place so that each member of our class has a opportunity to provide a "service" to our classroom family. The purpose of the job is to promote responsibility and respect. Just as jobs are given for the week, jobs may be taken away if our primary job of learning is not being fulfilled.
 * **"Great Moments":** Children are "caught" daily being a good citizen - using kind words, sharing, being patient, modeling positive behaviors, showing respect for their peers and school environment, working independently, being responsible... the list goes on! Students can be recognized with a "Great Moment" sticker/award at any time during the day, thus providing positive reinforcement for good behaviors.
 * **Newsletters/Parent Communication:** This is a simple, yet effective way for me to express information to families. The use of the Agenda for daily/weekly notes home, as well as monthly newsletters and this website will update families of progress in our classroom for both the group and your child. And open line of communication is KEY for a successful year in our class.

This plan is in place to ensure that students spend the most time possible learning and completing instructional tasks. Please review these procedures as well our classroom rules on the next page and contact me (or post in the discussion tab) with any questions/comments/concerns that you may have.

Ms. Cumbey