Mrs. Trusty is an 11th year teacher who teaches Challenge class. She has three children and a dog named Biscuit. She loves to read mysteries, learn new things, and run long distances. The three main classroom rules are to be positive, responsible, and respectful. Students will be rewarded with dojo points that can be exchanged for prizes like candy or computer time. The class blog updates weekly on unit work like Shakespeare, bridges, and iconic America.

1. WelcomWelcom
ee
to Challenge!

2. I amI am
Mrs. TrustyMrs. Trusty

3. All about me!
• This is my 11th
year teaching
• I have three kids: Leah, Adam, and Jake
• I have a dog named, Biscuit
• I love to run. I am training for
a half marathon!
• I LOVE to read mysteries and
learn new things.

4. ClassroomClassroom
RulesRules

5. Classroom Rules
1. BE POSITIVE
•Use kind words and actions
•Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
2. BE RESPONSIBLE
•Come to class prepared to learn
•Stay on task during work time
3. BE RESPECTFUL
•Listen Carefully and follow ALL directions
•Only ONE person speaking at a time

6. ClassroomClassroom
RewardsRewards
We will be usingWe will be using
Class DojoClass Dojo

7. Classroom Rewards
• 10 points= Candy from the candy jar10 points= Candy from the candy jar
• 15 points= Sit/work with a friend for the15 points= Sit/work with a friend for the
dayday
• 20 points= Design your own Avatar20 points= Design your own Avatar
• 25 points= 15 minutes on the computer25 points= 15 minutes on the computer
• 30 points= Pick a prize from the prize box30 points= Pick a prize from the prize box
• 35 points= Use the iPad for 20 minutes35 points= Use the iPad for 20 minutes
• 40 points= Invitation to have dessert with40 points= Invitation to have dessert with
• Mrs. Trusty (once per month)Mrs. Trusty (once per month)
• 50 points= Invitation to have a special50 points= Invitation to have a special
lunchlunch

8. What will weWhat will we
do indo in
Challenge?Challenge?

9. What will we be doing in
Challenge?
• Unit Work
• 3rd
Grade: Shakespeare
• 4th
Grade: Bridges to D.C.
• 5th
Grade: Iconic America
• Figure it Out
• Hands on Equations

10. ClassroomClassroom
BlogBlog

11. Trusty’s Challenge
Blog• I have a class blog that I update weekly.
• My blog has videos, slideshows, and links
to what we are working on in Challenge
class.
• Please check our class blog often!
Trusty’s Challenge Blog

12. AdditionalAdditional
InformatioInformatio
nn

13. What if?
• You need to go the bathroom:
~You may ask permission when I am not
teaching
• You finished ALL of your work:
~You may complete an early finishers
assignment
• You were absent:
~See me before class begins

14. Any
questions?

15. Quiz

16. Quiz
• What are my favorite things to do?
• What are my three main class rules?
• How will you be rewarded for good behavior?
• What is your grade level’s unit this year?
• What will you find on my class blog?
• How far is a half marathon?
• Write two FACTS and one FIB about yourself
on the back of your paper.