Think time information
August 18, 2009
Dear Parent(s) and Guardians,
I believe that students deserve the most positive educational
climate possible for their academic and social growth. I have
developed a set of well-defined classroom rules, which promote a
safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports learning. My
general rules are: Be safe, Be responsible and Be respectful. All
guidelines for students fall under these three categories. To
create this environment, I instruct students on what the rules
mean, coach them on behaviors to use throughout the school, and
reinforce appropriate behavior to help students follow rules
daily.
I also use a discipline technique called THINK TIME to create a
positive educational climate whenever any student exhibits a
behavior that is disruptive to the class. The technique emphasizes
the seriousness of education, respectfulness of the learning
environment and the importance of students taking responsibility
for their own behavior. At this point in the year the students are
given a warning the first time they are breaking the general rules.
If a student needs to be redirected again they are asked to sit in
THINK TIME.
THINK TIME has two parts. The first part is designed to allow
students to focus and gain self-control by asking them to sit off
to the side when they are disruptive. The second part involves
providing the student with feedback about their behavior and an
opportunity for him or her to plan for future success in the
classroom.
The consequence for THINK TIME is 5 minutes of recess or another
appropriate consequence if there are no more recesses for that day.
They will also take home the attached yellow behavior note to
discuss it with parents. If a child is in THINK TIME numerous times
in one week, I will contact the parents to discuss the problem, and
ways to help the student be successful at school.
I request your cooperation and support in the effort to provide a
safe classroom environment that is conducive to learning. Feel free
to contact me should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Frerichs
