1.
Bell
Work
How
To
Always LABEL you bell work with the date.
You may use the same page for several of your bell works.
3. ALWAYS use at least THREE complete sentences to
answer the question.
4. Save your bell work for bell work check in’s.
5. If you miss class, you may go onto Mrs V’s website to get
the missed bell work question. It is YOUR responsibility
to get the bell work completed.
2.
Bell Work #1
0 Name one kind of music that you like.
0 Using five descriptive words, describe
the music that you like.
0 Tell me why do you like this kind of
music?
Planner:
0“All About Me Worksheet”
Due Tomorrow
Today I will learn:
0 Mrs. V’s classroom expectations and procedures.
0 I will show Mrs. V what I know about music notes and
rests
Mrs. V’s Likes
0 Complete Sentences.
0 Raise your hand to speak.
0 Raise your hand to leave your seat.
Mrs. V’s Dislikes
0 Feet on the chairs.
0 Missing assignments.
0 Talking out of turn.
Supplies needed every day:
0 General music folder & notebook (exploratory)
0 Pencil & pen
0 Planner
0 Novel
0 Homework for another class
Expectations
0 Be on time. Time of the entire class is wasted when
students come late. School policy dictates that too
many unexcused lateness will affect grades.
Expectations
0 There will be times when one section must work with
Mrs V alone and others must either read a book or
work independently on homework. Please make sure
you are absolutely quiet when you are not working.
Expectations
0 Effort, Effort, Effort!!! The best way to learn about
music is to listen and try. It is true that there is
strength in numbers.
0 If you are unsure of something that we are working
on, simply ask. Asking questions is the sign of an
inquisitive mind, not a weak one!
Expectations
0 When I am talking or giving instruction, it is crucial
that you listen. I don’t talk simply to hear the sound of
my own voice.  Very often it is to give a hint or
instruction that will help the whole group or to ask a
question that furthers our understanding of the
music.
Classroom Misbehavior
Procedures
1. Warning & loss of daily points
2. Warning, loss of daily points, and conference after
class
3. Infraction and communication home
4. Detention to be served with Mrs V.
5. Meeting with Mrs V., parents, and Mr. Charron
Procedures
0 What do I do when I come in the room?
0 Mrs V. will shake your hand at the door.
0 Place your belonging under your seat and begin
your bell work in your chorus/ general music
notebook. You can find bell work on the board.
0 Sharpen pencils (if you need to). You may NOT
sharpen pencils during instruction time.
Procedures
0 What if I don’t know how to shake someone’s hand?
0 Extend your right hand
0 Look the other person in the eye
0 Smile
0 Shake hands firmly
HALL PASS: Bathroom, Drink, Locker
This hall pass may be used ONCE
during the quarter.
Procedures
NAME:
_______________________________
Teacher: Van Der Sloot
0 What do I do if I need to leave the room?
0 You may use your once a quarter hall pass ONE
time for bathroom or locker needs. Present your
pass to Mrs V. along with your planner—already
filled out in pen.
0 Mrs V will sign your planner. Mrs V. must sign your
planner for you to leave the room.
0 You must take your planner with you.
Procedures
0 Bell Work:
0 All classes will start with a bell work activity.
0 You are expected to use your general music bell
work sheet to complete these tasks.
Procedures
0 What do I do if I forget my general music bell work
sheet?
0 You may borrow a piece of paper from the
classroom supplies station or a neighbor.
0 In order to receive credit for the work completed,
you will need to place this paper in your general
music folder and make sure your name and class
period is on your paper.
Procedures
0 What do I do if I forget my pencil or paper?
0 First, you are unprepared, Mrs V. will make note of
it.
0 You may borrow a pencil from the classroom
supplies by leaving collateral (ID).
0 After three unprepared incidents, you will be asked
to complete music room work with Mrs V outside of
the school day.
Procedures
0 What if Mrs V wants to get our attention?
0 Mrs V. Will clap a pattern or do a vocal percussion
pattern when I would like to get your attention.
0 You should stop what you are doing, look to where
Mrs V is, and repeat the pattern (s) back to her.
0 Quietly listen for further instruction.
Procedures
0 What if I want to know what we are doing for the
day?
0 Mrs V. will place the agenda on the left hand side of
the board.
0 Announcements will be on the right hand side of
the board.
0 Homework boards are to the right and left of the
white board.
Procedures
0 What if I have a question or would like to make a
comment?
0 If you are receiving instructions, please wait until
all information is given to you.
0 Raise your hand.
Procedures
0 What if the fire alarm goes off when I am in the
music room?
0 Remain CALM!
0 Exit either door and take a right– towards the High
School.
0 Exit the doors near the boy’s locker room.
0 Walk slowly across the parking lot towards the Rec
Center– watch for cars!
0 Meet outside the Rec Center until the all clear is
given.
Procedures
0 What if there is a visitor in our classroom?
0 Stay focused on the activity or work you are
participating in.
0 Mrs V. will introduce the visitor to you when time
allows.
Procedures
0 What do I do if I am tardy?
0 Give Mrs V. your tardy slip (if you have one) and
have a seat.
0 Mrs V will mark you tardy-excused.
Procedures
0 Where can I find the assignments posted?
0 Assignments will be listed next to the class bulletin
boards.
0 You will have to write these down in your planner.
Procedures
0 What if I miss class?
0 Assignments are posted and available on her
website.
Procedures
0 What are the procedures for team work?
0 Follow the activity steps listed in your instructions.
0 You are responsible for your own job and the
results of the team.
0 If you have a question, ask your team members
first. If no one can answer a question, appoint one
person to raise a hand to ask Mrs V. for assistance.
0 You must be willing to help if a team member needs
it.
Procedures
0 What if Mrs V is not working with my group?
0 Mrs V. will give you instructions for participation;
this does not mean you have “free time.”
Procedures
0 What do I do if you finish my work early? OPTIONS:
0 Read a book,
0 Prepare for your next assignment
0 Work on your vocabulary or music theory,
0 Make up any missing work
Procedures
0 What do I do if I need extra help, have a personal
concern, or would like to request a conference?
0 Speak with Mrs V before or after class or school.
Procedures
0 What do I do if I "forget" to do my homework?
0 Do your homework as soon as possible and turn it
in.
0 If you need assistance, please ask Mrs V
0 You may receive some credit for late work.
Procedures
0 What do I do if there is an overhead
announcement?
0 Stop working/ talking and remain quiet to listen to
the announcment.
Procedures
0 What do I do before I leave the room at the end of
class?
0 When Mrs V says it is ok, put your work away and
return to your seat.
0 Mrs V dismisses the class, not the bell.
0 Take all of your belongings and quietly leave when
Mrs V. gives you permission.
Day One Exit Q & A
*Use the back of your bell
work sheet
0 1. What should you do if the fire alarm goes off and
you are in the music room?
0 2. What should you do when you enter Mrs. V’s
classroom?