Comments on: 15 More Must Teach Middle School Routines https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/ Student-Centered Math Lessons Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:54:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 By: Tyne Brack https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-24000 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:57:10 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-24000 In reply to Amber.

Hi, Amber – That sounds really tough! One idea is to communicate that work should be done and practiced in order to best understand future concepts. Waiting until the end of the grading period will only get you behind – both in workload AND math understanding. Best of luck!

]]> By: Amber https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-23644 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:17:48 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-23644 In reply to Danielle.

I am implementing the crate for make-up work. How do you guys handle late work if your school requires you to take it all the way up to the end of a grading period? I’ve struggled with this idea for years. How do we encourage the responsibility of doing work on time if we have to accept it no matter what? Thoughts?

]]> By: Marlene Goodrich https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-13273 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:28:23 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-13273 In reply to Gail Richards.

I have a student assigned in each class to collect papers for absent students, put a name on them and put them in the “what you missed” file. They are called “The Assistant”. When the student returns from being absent the Assistant is their go -to person before they ask me. They ask the Assistant about the class they missed and the assignment. Even if they need to conference a few minutes in the hallway, it get the absent student going without interrupting the class. Absent students are always encouraged to ask me after class or after school if they don’t understand. The Assistant feels important and works hard to keep up so they are ready to “teach” anyone who is absent. It works in every class.

]]> By: Tyne Brack https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-13084 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:53:20 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-13084 In reply to Kim Bowser.

Hi, Kim! A do first is what my school calls a warm up or bell ringer.

]]> By: Tyne Brack https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-13083 Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:52:41 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-13083 In reply to Candace.

Hi, Candace! The voice level posters were added after the product originally launched, so just go to TPT and download the update. Thank you for your feedback and have a great school year!

]]> By: Candace https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-12878 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:10:17 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-12878 In reply to Ann.

Hello!
Two years ago I bought your bundle with Champs in it as well as growth mindset, etc. I had a hard time using CHAMPS but would definitely use the voice level posters. Are those in there and I missed them? Or how can I get just those posters?? Thank you for all you do! Just loaded my cart in tpt with many of your items again.

]]> By: Kim Bowser https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-12863 Fri, 02 Aug 2019 00:52:41 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-12863 What is a do first

]]> By: Amber https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-11927 Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:17:19 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-11927 In reply to Ann.

Yes!! I call the glue method you explained “Perimeter X”. It’s good because then when we get to the geometry unit students remember what perimeter means!

]]> By: Gail Richards https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-11917 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 12:16:36 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-11917 In reply to Noelle Pickering.

The way I deal with absences won’t work for everyone, but I only have 50 students, which I teach both math and science. I hand out all papers, etc if someone is absent the student who sits next to them writes down any special directions and due dates and then puts the paperwork in their mailbox. If there is no paperwork it is online, which students are supposed to check regularly.

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-8499 Tue, 31 Jul 2018 22:06:11 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-8499 In reply to Joy McCollum.

Hi Joy! If you own the file, they are a PDF included labeled Voice Level Posters. Hope that helps!

]]> By: Joy McCollum https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-8476 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:37:09 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-8476 In reply to Ann.

Hello,
I just purchased your poster pack, and I don’t see the noise level posters. I know you said you added them, but I can’t find them. any thoughts?

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6443 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:31:16 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6443 In reply to Kathy Ehrlich.

I am loving all these wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6442 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:30:58 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6442 In reply to Kayla.

Sounds like a great system, Kayla!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6439 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:28:52 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6439 In reply to Dawn.

Great idea!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6429 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:21:47 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6429 In reply to Michelle.

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6423 Fri, 11 Aug 2017 10:17:48 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6423 In reply to Jeanna.

Great! They are right there in the zip file. If you purchased last year, just redownload them from TpT.

]]> By: Jeanna https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6267 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:24:00 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6267 In reply to Noelle Pickering.

Hi! I purchased this pack for the upcoming school year and it looks great. But where can I find the noise level charts?

]]> By: Michelle https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-6005 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:27:51 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-6005 I have finally found a system that works for me for absent work. I simply made “while you were out” folders. These folders are just red pocket folders with a laminated page on the front and pockets labeled notes and assignments. If a child is out their partner gets a folder and places it on their desk while I take attendance. They write their name and date on the front with a wet erase marker. Anything I hand out they place in the folder. At the end of class they clip it on the parking lot. It is the responsibility of the absent child to get their folder and complete missing assignments. They erase their name and return folder to the bin.

]]> By: Dawn https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5828 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:09:10 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5828 I have a system for make-up work that has worked well for me . . . I have a separate white board (2′ by 3′) at the back of my room that has the heading “Absentee work”. It has magnetic clips and class labels by the clip where I place a worksheet or piece of notebook paper with the assignment from the book written on it (and, of course, the student’s name). Students are responsible to show me any work they missed when I check the day’s homework. The next day, they show me the absentee work.

]]> By: Ronneisha https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5802 Sat, 08 Jul 2017 13:03:33 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5802 In reply to Noelle Pickering.

Thank you!

]]> By: Kayla https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5769 Fri, 07 Jul 2017 00:22:27 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5769 Absent Work: I use a bulletin board entitled “While You Were Out”. Each class has its own pocket folder on bulletin board. When I pass out assignments, I ask another student to write the name of each absent student on the handouts and place it in the appropriate folder. I also complete a “While You Were Out” form, this provides the absent student information about the day. The next day, students check the bulletin board to get their work they missed. It has been a great system. 🙂

]]> By: Kathy Ehrlich https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5743 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 03:06:26 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5743 I put a copy of the absentee’s daily packet (including the HW) in the graded folder for his/her class [I teach five sections of 6th grade math]. I tell kids as part of my first day comments that they need to ask for it, but I usually remember and they get it at the start of class the day they return.

]]> By: Brianne https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5742 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 02:49:09 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5742 In reply to Michelle.

I do the same with a crate with folders marked 1-31 and I put extra copies in there. I also have a calendar above the crate that I write on with the agenda for that day.

As for turning in I have a late/missing drawer as well as an absent drawer underneath their normal class turn in drawers. The difference in those is points off for late work no points off for absent work.

I have found this whole system has been amazing and very student centered and makes less management by the teacher than other systems I have tried.

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5713 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:05:09 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5713 In reply to Katherine.

Thanks so much for sharing! Did you know that research shows that you retain material better when you actually write it? Maybe you can share that little tidbit with them. 🙂

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5712 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:04:14 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5712 In reply to Kim.

My neighbor the science teacher always said “all four on the floor”. It sounds like you have solved the traffic jams! Wohoo!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5711 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 18:03:17 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5711 In reply to Michelle.

Love this idea for late work!

]]> By: Michelle https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5697 Mon, 03 Jul 2017 00:00:51 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5697 My students all have laptops provided by the school. When using our interactive notebooks, I simply write a simple summary of what I did on my back white board. It is the students responsiliby to get their work from a classmate unless it is over three days. I than email the parents and students with the missing work and attach any sheets or notes needed. I have a 10 day 10 point late policy. You have 10 days to turn it in, and it’s 10 points off for everyday. I put this right in my syllabus so parents know as well. If it’s a paper assignment when it’s turned in, I write “late and the date” it was turned in. This way there is no question if I cannot grade it right away. For computer assignments, the students have to email me when it is completed so I have a record there as well.

]]> By: Kim https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5693 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 20:05:32 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5693 I made a “note to self” to teach my students how to sit in their chairs next year. I got tired of telling the same students, “stop leaning in your chair”! Also, I had the next class line up outside my door (down the wall – I even put duct tape where they should stand) and wait for me to tell them to enter the classroom. This gave my exiting class time to leave and no traffic jams. All 8th grade teachers on my hall implemented this and it really helped relieve congestion in the hallway.

]]> By: Katherine https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5683 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 01:24:53 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5683 For my classroom last year, I had a routine for absent or lost work. In the back of my classroom, there was a crate labeled by the date and then 3 folders inside because I taught 3 subjects. Students names were on their copies for missed work, if lost take one without a name. And they knew if they were taking the last copy I was to be notified to make extras in case. Our students have only the amount of days absent to make up work.
This year, my school is going 1:1 so for my math classes at least, we do interactive notebooks, so I will still have the bin the same, but I will also have the blank notes and filled out notes released for their viewing and printing at home at 3:30 each day. This way they have access if they forgot their notes at school or were absent and want to catch up. I also am stressing notebook checks this year and explaining they must be hand written so students cannot just print the answer notes.

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5668 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:48:32 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5668 In reply to Ann.

So smart! Glue can be a huge mess. 🙂

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5667 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:48:07 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5667 In reply to Ronneisha.

Yes, I just added them to my class poster pack. If you already own it, just go to your “My Purchases” section.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Posters-for-Middle-School-Growth-Mindset-2658655

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5666 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:47:48 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5666 In reply to Michelle.

This sounds like a great system that you have working for you! Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5665 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:47:22 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5665 In reply to Danielle.

Thank you! Hope it gives you some ideas for your classroom. 🙂

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5662 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:46:28 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5662 In reply to Megan.

Yes, I just added them to my class poster pack. If you already own it, just go to your “My Purchases” section.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Posters-for-Middle-School-Growth-Mindset-2658655

]]> By: Noelle Pickering https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5660 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 19:45:59 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5660 In reply to Gail Richards.

Hi Gail! You are so kind! I am so happy to hear that you and your colleagues have bene pleased with the resources. The voice level posters were just added to the classroom poster pack that can be found here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Classroom-Posters-for-Middle-School-Growth-Mindset-2658655

Thanks!

]]> By: Laura Hatcher https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5629 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:21:38 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5629 Noellle,
Deanna Hammons recommended I get in touch with you. Would you have time to answer a few questions of mine by email?
8hatchers8@gmail.com

]]> By: Gail Richards https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5627 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:08:22 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5627 Hi Noelle, I think I have stock in your company. ???? we haven’t been given textbook money in years, so I have purchased all of you grade 8 files. I love them; in fact, for my challenged group there are three extra people EC teacher, Title I math teacher and a tutor, and they all loved your handouts, etc. as well.

Anyway, I hope you know how much. I appreciate you help. The reply above this mentions something about a bundle with classroom charts and champs. I couldn’t find it. What should I look under?

]]> By: Megan https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5622 Wed, 28 Jun 2017 23:42:20 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5622 Are the noise level posters available?

]]> By: Danielle https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5573 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:49:26 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5573 I love the class routines. Great tips!

]]> By: Michelle https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5569 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 15:18:04 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5569 In regards to absent work, I keep all my extra copies in a crate organized by date. At the end of the day I place all the copies in the folder for that date. I then email all the absent students with our agenda for the day with instructions on how or where to find/make up the work (I.e. See Mrs. Adams for make up or See PowerSchool or grey crate for a copy). I tell the students during their warm up time to check their email and retrieve their copies of necessary hand outs.

I don’t stress about when to have it turned in since my school allows make up work pretty much to the last day of the grading period.

]]> By: Ronneisha https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5566 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:39:56 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5566 Hey Noelle! I so love your posts on classroom routines. Your bundle with all of the classroom charts, especially the CHAMPS, saved me last year. Everyone loved it! Is the voice levels chart included in the bundle now or is it separate from the bundle?

]]> By: Ann https://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/15-more-middle-school-routines-and-procedures/#comment-5565 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 14:06:15 +0000 https://mtmmigration.flywheelsites.com/?p=2469#comment-5565 Great list! I’ll be looking at this again before school starts. For glue sticks, I also teach how to glue the paper down- all 4 edges and a big X from corner to corner. If we use tape, 4 small pieces (no longer than the length of your knuckle to the finger tip), one on each corner.

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