How to Survive Mrs. Black’s 6th Grade!
By Mrs. Black’s 2009-2010 Class
	Don’t be rude to other students or teachers because she will find out and you will get a minus 5.
	When you vote for chicken patty at lunch, you can’t sneak a main entre.
	Study for tests because some can be very, very hard if you don’t study or pay attention in class.
	Don’t destroy Mrs. Black’s things just because you are mad at her.
	Mouth off and you get a minus 5.
	If you are still in the hall when the bell rings, you will be tardy!
	Do not say “toxic words”.
	Come prepared.
	Don’t chew gum. Mrs. Black is a pro at spotting gum chewers.
	Always do your work.
	If you pay attention, you will see that Mrs. Black makes everything easy.
	If you are good, Mrs. Black will make 6th grade fun!
	If Mrs. Black has to ask you more than once for your homework, she will start to get mad.
	Keep your cell phone in your locker and TURNED OFF AT ALL TIMES.
	Once you lie to Mrs. Black, it is hard to get the trust back. So, never lie to her under any conditions!
	If you are silly, she will flick you in the back of the head. 
	Don’t write on yourself….she doesn’t like it.
	Remember your locker combination.
	Read your AR books.
	Do not talk back!
	No fighting or you will get a suspension and sent back to William Holliday.
	Watch out for deer outside the window.
	Use correct grammar in class. 
	Always complete your journal. It is a huge part of your grade.
	Remain silent when Mrs. Black steps out of the room.
	Never raise your voice at Mrs. Black
	If you are nice to Mrs. Black, she is nice to you.
	Take homework seriously.
	Don’t act up when a sub is here.
	Be respectful when saying the pledge.
	Always come prepared.
	It is hard to get Plus 5’s.
	Make new friends.
	Mrs. Black sees everything, even if she doesn’t say anything.
	Mrs. Black likes the Cubs. No Cardinals allowed. 
	Don’t diss Team Edward in front of Mrs. Black.
	Don’t argue with Mrs. Black; she always wins.
	Turn your work in on time.
	Always ask questions that way the work is easier to understand.
	Take care of the classroom supplies or Mrs. Black will take them away.
	Don’t cheat!
	She loves it when you try your best.
	She talks about her son a lot.
	She loves to have fun if you cooperate.
	She likes to dance.
	She says everything is getting you ready for 7th grade.
	You can’t get away with the things you did in 5th grade.
	She wants you to do well, no matter what.
	If she gets mad, her face turns green, her head spins, and smoke comes out of her ears! At least she says that all the time.
	Quarterly awards = candy!
	If Mrs. Black is quiet in the morning when you walk in, that means she is upset.