First Computer Class Whoo hoo!

Welcome to our first computer class.!!

Before I let you even get your computers, let's establish some rules:

1.  Be very careful with the laptops.  It is a privilege, not a right to have them and your privilege can be revoked (taken away) at any time.
2.  Obey the teacher's direction in the use of the computers.  Do not immediately go to a game!!  You will almost always be starting computer class with practice in Mavis Beacon, so this is where you should go first unless otherwise directed. (Your words per minute will make up part of your computer mark.)
3.  Yes, I know they are called laptops, but please do NOT use them on your lap or put them on the floor.  They should stay on the tables.
4.  When we are getting them or returning them to Mr. Porteous's class, you need to be very quiet, respectful and courteous.  We want to do this with as little interruption as possible to the grade 4's.
5.  When the teacher has asked you to shut down your computers, please do so immediately and make sure they are fully shut down before closing the cover.
6.  You may, at times, listen to music when you are working.  I feel very strongly that during school hours, you should be filling your mind with educational and God honouring information.  Therefore, please only listen to Christian music during school hours.  This is the marker we will use as to whether or not the music qualifies:  if the artist has made a declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, then you can listen to their music.  I am NOT going to argue about this.  Listen to what your parents will allow outside of school, but I am responsible for you while you are in school.  End of discussion!!!   Consider rule number one if you decide to disobey this. 

Now you may line up at the door to go and get your computers.  The computer you get today will be your computer for the school year.  Each of them is numbered.  Remember your number.