WELCOME!Ms. Kate LaMachia

lamachia@robbinsville.k12.nj.us8th Grade

RAS

AM I IN THE RIGHT ROOM?

8th Grade RASRoom B102

We will meet here

everyday!

WHERE AM I SUPPOSED TO SIT?

Sit in a desk where you feel the most comfortable

and will be the most productive.

WHO IS THIS TEACHER AS A PERSON?

WHAT ARE THE RULES IN THIS CLASSROOM?

Students must come to class prepared with all

proper materials

Students are to work quietly

Be a “positive learner”• Treat others with respect• Respect your environment• Listen to all directions before you ask

questions• Be honest• Be confident

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?

We will work by a three strikes system– You will

receive a strike as a consequence of choosing to

break a rule Zero strikes in one day = A chance to roll the die for a reward

One strike in one day = Will receive a Stop token as a warning, and does not get a chance to roll the die that day

Two strikes in one day = Fill out an Action Plan and contact parents

WHAT’S AN ACTION PLAN?

If you break a rule, you are not being punished.

You have consciously made a choice to break a rule

and that means you have to accept the consequences

If you receive 2 strikes for the day, you will move to

the back of the room and fill out an Action Plan. This

will help us to problem- solve how to improve your

behavior. We will then share this Action Plan with

your parents via e-mail

Please stop what you’re doing and make a better choice

WHAT ARE THE REWARDS?

Roll the dice and receive one of these

rewards:• 1 = 1 Knight’s Pledge• 2 = 10 minutes computer time pass• 3 = iPod listening pass• 4 = Leave RAS 2 minutes early• 5 = Choose your reward• 6 = 1 point towards a movie day in RAS

(need a class total of 50)

PROCEDURES

We will use several procedures in our

RAS class to help us be the most

organized and successful…

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM PROCEDURE

If you arrive before Ms. LaMachia, line up against the wall

outside of the classroom

Once Ms. LaMachia greets you and asks you to come in,

go get your folder

Set your goal for the day, and circle what kind of

assistance you are going to need

Give your folder back to Ms. LaMachia

Go to your seat and get to work!

Ms. L

Date 

 My goal today is to…

 I need Ms.

LaMachia to…

 Today I…

 Initials

         

 Work one-on-one with me

 Check-in with

me  

Let me work independently

  

Did/Didn’t accomplish my

goal. 

I do/don’t need help tomorrow.

WORKING PROCEDURE

Work independently at your desk

Talking is permitted as long as it’s a low volume

and its not distracting you from being productive

Work on whatever you set your goal on. If you

circled that you need assistance, work on what you

can until Ms. LaMachia can conference with you

WHAT DO I DO NEXT PROCEDURE

Finished all your homework? Check in

with Ms. LaMachia and then you can:• Read your independent reading

book• Organize your binders• Vocabulary review on the computer• Educational game on the computer

LEAVING THE ROOM PROCEDURE

Raise your hand and ask for permission to leave

the room

Fill out the hall pass completely

Have Ms. LaMachia sign it

When you return write down the time on the hall

pass

Get right back to work

END OF THE PERIOD PROCEDURE

With 5 minutes left in the period, Ms. LaMachia will say

“Folder time!”

Put all of your supplies away and get your folder

Fill out your folder and return it to Ms. LaMachia

Rewards/Consequences for the day will be given out when

all folders are collected

After you receive your reward/consequence, sit quietly in

your seat and wait for dismissal

I’m looking forward to a successful year together!