First Day of School Powerpoint

Welcome to 5th grade Music! : 

Welcome to 5 th grade Music! “Make a Joyful Noise……” Psalm 28:4

Why Do We Study Music? : 

Why Do We Study Music? The Command to sing is mentioned over 100 times in the Bible It helps us understand other areas of life: Math Languages Order

Entering Class : 

Entering Class Enter quietly and in a polite manner Turn in homework in the appropriate bin when you first enter the room Turn in any notes from home in the appropriate bin. Take a copy of the desk work from the appropriate bin for that day Sharpen Your Pencil Take a seat in your assigned seat and begin your desk work Once you are finished with desk work, place it to the side and wait quietly and patiently for everyone else to finish

Class Time: 

Class Time Sit quietly Do not talk while I am talking Do not bother your neighbor Raise your hand to answer a question, if you have a question or need to sharpen a pencil, etc. Follow instructions given the FIRST time

Getting Your Attention : 

Getting Your Attention I will count down from 5 to 1 with my fingers. By 1 you should be quiet and facing forward. I will clap a rhythm. You will repeat the rhythm and be quiet and facing forward. I will count out loud from 5 to 1, each time getting quieter. By 1, everyone should be quiet and facing forward.

End of Class and Exiting : 

End of Class and Exiting Do not get up to line up until I dismiss you. Make sure the next day’s assignment is written down in your calendar. Pick up any trash near your chair. Drop off your desk work in the a ppropriate bin. Pick up that days homework from the appropriate bin. Line up quickly and quietly

How to Title Your Papers: 

How to Title Y our P apers The left top corner should look like this: Name Date Grade Activity Title 1/2

Example:: 

Example: Blakeney Hatcliff February 6, 2012 5 th grade Counting Rhythm 2/2

Instruments : 

Instruments We are blessed with an abundance of musical instruments and we must treat them with care. Do not play with them unless given permission Keep them in their “Resting Position” until told otherwise Play them the correct way

Reward Plan : 

Reward Plan “Conductor for the day” Choose the starting game or warm up for the day Add a ticket to the “Note Worthy” Chart 5 “Notes” earns a prize or one of the above

Discipline Plan : 

Discipline Plan First Offense: Warning Second Offense: A ticket is taken away from the chart Third Offense: Main teacher is involved Fourth Offense: Student taken to office

Let’s Begin! : 

Let’s Begin!