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Visit school website
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Review school policies and procedures
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Obtain Standards
Get a copy of state and district curriculum standards -
Gather Teacher Supplies
Textbooks and supplemental materials, planning books, classroom reading books and read-alouds, attendance materials, various types of paper, folders, different kinds of tape, grade book -
Get Familiar with school building and grounds
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Gather Student Supplies
Textbooks and supplemental materials, paper, pencils, crayons, markers, glue, scissors, tape -
Review Technology
Review websites and iPad apps to use in the classroom, determine what technology is available in classroom -
Prepare Curriculum Materials
Lesson Plans, Copies, Handouts and Center Materials -
Meet Support Staff
Custodians, Administrative Assistants, Bus Drivers, Cafeteria Personnel, Nurse, -
Set up Room
Seating, Nametags, Student Storage, Reading Corner, Bookshelves, Calendar/Group Area, Decorate Bulletin Boards -
Meet Fellow Teachers
Classroom Teachers, Assistants, Specialists -
Organize Other Paperwork
Write parent welcome lettter, put student names in grade book and attendance list, prepare a substitute folder (daily schedule, seating chart, reproducible activities) -
Create Welcome Back Display
Designate board for student work and one for subject matter, create signs to introduce classroom rules and routines, post name outside door with class list -
Other Student Information
Post announcements, menus, calendar, daily schedules (lunch time, gym, art, music, library), find out which students go to special classes -
Prepare First Day Take Home Packets
Emergency forms, school rules, supply list, bus or transportation rules, welcome message to parents -
Establish Organization System
Prepare file for parent correspondence, prepare file for student information, prepare system for faculty/administrative information -
First Day!!
Greet students, conduct ice breakers, give overview of rules and procedures