What is a C.O.M.A.N.C.H.E.?
A COMANCHE is a special notebook for students who require more help with organization in fifth grade. These students will carry the COMANCHE binder to and from school everyday this year.
COMANCHE is an acronym for Communication, Organization, Must-have Academic Necessary Checks (for) Homework Essentials.
The COMANCHE will help students stay organized and keep parents in touch with our classroom.
C.O.M.A.N.C.H.E. Rules:
Take care of your COMANCHE; it will be used all year!
Take your COMANCHE home everyday and bring it back each morning.
Keep your COMANCHE clean - do not eat or drink in front of your COMANCHE!
Show your COMANCHE to your parents everyday - they will be so proud of your new responsibility!
C.O.M.A.N.C.H.E. Don’ts:
Don't make any marks or drawings in or on your COMANCHE.
Don't leave your COMANCHE at home, in the car or bus.
Don't let anyone borrow your COMANCHE or tear pages out of your COMANCHE.
Don't put any papers in your COMANCHE that do not belong.
What's in a COMANCHE Binder?
Here is an overview of what is inside our COMANCHE:
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C.O.M.A.N.C.H.E. - Binder Overview
Communication, Organization, Must-have Academic
Necessary Checks (for) Homework Essentials
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Front Pocket of Binder:
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Long Term Projects for example the Texas and Shiner Scavenger Hunt
(Put your notes here, but keep all your scrapbook items in a spiral, folder, or envelope at home.)
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First Clear Sleeve:
Weekly Planner Sheet HOMEWORK
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Students use the homework chart to keep up with daily assignments and events for the week. Parents initial each day.
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Second Clear Sleeve:
Behavior Log
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Teacher or students use this log to inform parents of any behavior issues. Parents initial.
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Third Clear Sleeve:
Organizational Notes
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Any incidents that directly include problems or success in organizational issues should be logged here.
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Fourth Clear Sleeve:
Spelling Word List
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On Monday, student will put the spelling word list in this sleeve.
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Fifth Clear Sleeve:
Vocabulary Definitions
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On Monday, student will put the vocabulary word list with definitions here.
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First Pocket Folder:
Homework in Progress
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Homework papers that students are currently working on should be put in this clear folder with a Velcro closure.
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Sixth Clear Sleeve:
Parent/Teacher Communication
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Quick notes and correspondence between the teacher and parents will be logged on this notebook paper sheet.
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Second Pocket Folder:
Notes from School
Turn Back In
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Notes from school such as report cards, school lunch menu, or permission slips will be put in this second clear pocket folder.
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Seventh Clear Sleeve:
Reading Log
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Record daily reading on this log. Students should be reading around 30 minutes per night.
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Clear Sleeves (5):
The next five clear sleeves have places for notes for various subjects. (These will be used when needed.)
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When students have notes to study for reading, English, social studies, math, or science, they keep them in these clear, labeled sleeves.
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Back Pocket of Binder:
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12 (Open)
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Supplies needed to make your own COMANCHE binder include:
- One-inch binder
- 10 clear plastic sleeves
- 2 clear pocket folders with velcro closures
- 1 sheet of Avery labels (or print and use clear tape to attach)
Here are the links to print your own COMANCHE!
Fabulous Fifth Graders
