This document provides information about the x grade classroom for the upcoming school year. It introduces the teacher, their background and goals. It outlines the core subjects that will be covered - reading, writing, math, science, social studies, music and art. It describes some of the classroom rules and policies around homework, tardiness and field trips. The teacher expresses their goal of providing academic and social skills while creating a supportive learning environment.

1. Welcome, Students!Teacher’s Name – X Grade

2. Welcome to x grade!I will introduce you to x grade and our classroom.If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

3. All About MeMy backgroundI grew up in City or Town.I attended Elementary Name, High School Name, and College Name.My experienceI’ve been teaching for x years.I have also taught x grade and x grade, but x grade is my favorite.

4. My FamilyMy husband/wife/partnerNameMy childrenDaughters’ NamesSons’ NamesOur petsDogs’ NamesCats’ Names

5. My GoalsTo give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to x grade.To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

6. Class SubjectsTeacher’s Name – X Grade

7. Class SubjectsThe subjects we cover during x grade are:Reading and writingMathScienceSocial studiesMusic and art

8. ReadingBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Reading.

9. WritingBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Writing.

10. MathBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Math.

11. ScienceBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Science.

12. Social StudiesBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Social Studies.

13. Music and ArtBriefly describe the topics you will cover this year in Music and Art.

14. Our Classroom CommunityTeacher’s Name – X Grade

15. Class RulesOur classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.Our class rules are:Be respectful and responsible.Be organized and follow directions.Be on time.Be prepared.

16. HomeworkI will assign about 45 minutes of homework every night. This includes 20 minutes of reading.Your homework packet is due on Friday morning.If you need extra time to work on your homework, you can go to homework club during recess to work on it.

17. TardinessSchool starts at 9:05 a.m.If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the second bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.If you are tardy four times, the school will contact your parents.

18. Field TripsWe have lots of fun field trips planned for this year!We will attend two plays at the theater as part of our reading units.We will visit a park and take water samples from the river as part of our science unit on the environment.We will tour a bakery as part of our social studies unit on community.

19. Let’s Have a Great Year!