Back to School Checklist
- Wrote and mailed welcome letter to parents and students.
- Created name tags for students and their desks.
- Laminated name tags that include specific information such as walker, bus number, address etc.
- Read through student files to help determine placement in groups and activities.
- Determined seating chart and desk arrangement.
- Decorated the bulletin boards.
- Decorated the front door.
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- Determined the rules and consequences or how you will have the class decide upon the rules.
- Decided on icebreaker activities for the first day of class.
- Collected activities and lessons for the first week of school.
- Became familiar with the class computer and other technology needed for the classroom.
- Decided how to welcome students and introduce them to the rules and procedures.
- Developed a substitute folder.
- Printed emergency contact form.
- Ordered extra supplies for students such as folder, pencils, glue etc.
- Set up Learning centers with supplies in place.
- Created classroom jobs.
- Camera ready to take pictures of the students.
- Got to know fellow teachers and staff members.
- Set up classroom calendar.
- Organize the classroom library.
- Made copies of all worksheets that you want to send home for the first week of school.
- Labeled workbooks, folders and textbooks with students' names.
- Gathered extra tissues, paper towels, band aids and emergency supplies.
- Created first newsletter to send home.
- Gathered book order information to send out.
- Have a reward or incentive box filled.
- Have a birthday chart ready to be filled out.
- Have all systems in order (homework basket, paperwork basket etc.)
- Take home folders are labeled and filled with the necessary paperwork.
- Purchased a lesson plan organizer and calendar.
- Purchased or gathered cleaning supplies for classroom.
- Purchased a bottle of aspirin for you, and hand sanitizer for the class.
- Gathered teacher materials and supplies.
- Create a routine for attendance, lunch count, walking in halls etc.
- Set up a class webpage to communicate with students and parents.
- Purchased any classroom supplies that is needed.
- Find out student schedule for lunch, gym, library etc.
- Obtained district curriculum standards.
- Prepared a folder for faculty meetings and information.
- Made copies of materials for the first few weeks.
- Posted lunch menu.
- Posted emergency evacuation and procedures.
- First aid kit stocked and in place.
- Shelves, cubbies and activity areas are clearly labeled.
- Decided how to manage homework.
- Decided how to manage using the restroom ( lavatory passes, just get up and go etc.)
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