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Blue Bird Binders
Bringing Lessons Used Everyday
Being Incredibly Responsible
Daily
What
are Blue Bird Binders?
Blue Bird Binders are a way of creating organization and
responsibility in students through an organized binder with specific
folders and sheet protectors.
Where do I get one?
The PTA used to make them for us, and then sell them in a package
value at the School Store, but unfortunately they're not doing that
this year. In my supply list, I've left specific directions for what
needs to be put inside of the binder. I'm anticipating having to
help the kids on the first day of school, if there are any
questions, so don't worry if you're unsure about this. However, it
is very simple to put together- just follow the directions below.
What are its components?
There are five parts to the Blue Bird Binders.
Blue Folder in left front pocket |
The blue folder in the left front pocket is the Take
Home/Bring Back folder. I will supply this to the kids
on the first day of school.
The Take Home side could include mail, homework,
completed work, or notes from Mrs. Gold
The Bring Back
side could include notes for Mrs. Gold or finished
homework. |
Zipper Pouch |
The zipper pouch is the first thing that you'll see in
the binder when you open it. This is to hold money (real
and classroom cash)
safely. |
Clear Sheet Protectors |
Clear Sheet Protectors are used to preserve important
information that will be referred to several times such
as rules, calendars, etc... |
Folders with Blue Bird Labels |
After the Sheet Protectors come the folders. There are 7
folders, each that you must label with the following
subjects: Social
Studies, Science, Reading, Writing, Math, Spelling, and
Work in Progress. Each folder will hold papers for that
subject only! |
Behavior Chart in right back pocket |
In the back right pocket will be the Behavior Chart. The
Behavior Chart is colored in daily and signed by parents
every Friday. I will supply this to the kids on the
first day of school. |
What are the
rules to having a
Blue Bird Binder?
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1.
You must not draw or doodle in your Blue Bird.
Treat it with respect. Keep it clean, as you would a
pet!
2.
Do not let any of your friends have anything out of
your Blue Bird. It is yours, and no other class does
this. Only ours! So you have a special privilege.
3.
Understand the point of having a Blue Bird Binder.
The reason is to keep you organized, so keep IT
organized!
4.
All papers go in your Blue Bird. There should be none
in your desk at any time! "Every paper has a home!" Put
papers exactly where I say, when I say! Not later!
If you listen to me about organization, you will be
organized, I guarantee! If you don't cooperate, you
won't be organized. |
Why are
they called Blue Bird Binders?
That's easy! Here
at Village Elementary School, our mascot is Blazer, the Blue Bird! So
we're practicing school spirit while getting organized!
 
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