Who is Mrs. Jensen
This is Mrs. Jensen's. . .
5th year teaching ELA
8th year teaching ELA
12 year teaching ELA
8th year teaching ELA
I have worked as a secretary, technical records specialist, editor. My most important job was a stay at home Mom!
DAILY DOUBLE
Where do you sign in and out for the bathroom?
By the door
We have two pencil sharpeners - where are they?
Morning Meetings are 21 minutes and will take place every ________________ morning.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Monday
Daily Double
True or False? You should bring your chromebook charged every day.
True - we will have a balance of paper assignments and chromebook assignments. You may only need our chromebook for 10 minutes a day.
The high school ELA teachers ALL use google classroom. This is a good time to practice and learn!
What state did Mrs. Jensen grow up in?
California
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
I grew up in Idaho and lived there for 30 years. But I have also lived in California, Oregon, and Washington
True or False?
Mrs. Jensen intends to give give homework assignments daily.
I am not a big believer in homework - You will have stuff to keep you busy in class and if you don't finish - THAT is your homework.
You are allowed to check out books from my library if . . .
You talk to me and record the book and date you check it out. The paper is at my desk.
You may have the book for 3 weeks.
We will be using sign language to communicate and hopefully keep our class focused, quiet, and on-task. What is one piece of sign language you know?
Bathroom
Stop
Please
thank you
more
Daily Double
True or False?
Mrs. Jensen does not believe in a Late Work policy.
False! All work must be turned in by the end of the unit.
EXCEPT: Bell Ringers - they are due on Friday and you have until the following Monday to turn them in.
How many children does Mrs. Jensen have?
0
1
2
4
4
I have three boys and a girl. My children range in age from 28-18.
Where are the garbage cans located?
Front of classroom
Where is the turn in bin?
By the window
The shelves labeled crayons, highlighter, glue, etc. are free for you to take.
True or False?
False - I love to share, but please ask permission. If someone asks for a pencil three days in a row, we will have a discussion about organization - and/or returning the pencil so you can borrow it again.
What is the cell phone policy at NBMS?
It's the LAW.
No phones.
I follow the phone policy - NO EXCEPTIONS and I will ask for your phone!
How many years has Mrs. Jensen been married to her husband?
15
20
25
30
30 years!
Food, drink, and gum are not allowed in class. Please tell me why?
You may have a water bottle- that is it.
Food wrappers are distracting, sugar drinks are sticky and messy.
My husband spent Tuesday scraping desks and chairs to get rid of gum. He scraped more than 100 pieces of gum!
Daily Double
You are allowed to sit in the 4 big comfy chairs in the back only if . . .
1. As a class we have work time
2. It is your turn
3. As a reward
Daily Double
What is Linewise programming?
I use this - be aware!
1. Extra homework will be given M-TH
2. Extra homework may be given if we need to work on skills.
3. Whatever you do not finish in class is homework.
#3 - Whatever you do not finish in class is homework!
Mrs. Jensen DOES NOT like which TV show/movie:
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Phinneas and Ferb
Twilight
The Summer I turned Pretty
When do you need a hall pass?
Bathroom, office, locker, etc.
I follow the 10-10 rule
If you finish early, what are some options to keep you busy?
1. Read a library book
2. Mazes, puzzles, color pages, doodling
3. Other assignments to enhance your current education
*Make sure ALL assignments are turned in before you start any option above
What is one feature of google classroom that you like?
I use google classroom every day for assignments, grading etc. I upload the grades from google classroom into Synergy.
Daily Double
Name 3 things to do when I say "Give me 5".
Eyes on the speaker
Be Quiet
Be Still
Hands free (no holding pencils, etc.)
Listen