Your
classroom will run more smoothly and substitutes will love working for you if
you leave them information to help make their day a pleasant one for both
teacher and students.
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List VIP’s: principal, vice-principal,
counselors, professional staff, etc.
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List support personnel: administrative assistants,
custodial, school nurse, etc.
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Procedures: openings, dismissal, fire drills,
discipline, privileges, etc. Helpful colleagues if problems arise.
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Daily schedule including lunches, recesses, media,
physical education, etc.
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Students with special needs and their schedules.
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Children who attend special classes and their
schedules.
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Where to find texts, lesson plans, supplies, etc.
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Student illnesses as necessary.
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How to manage free time.
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Additional information and instructions as you deem
necessary and/or helpful.