Expectations
Can you eat and drink during class?
NO
Do you have to keep your composition books in your bins?
No, but they are your responsibility
How do you ask to go to the bathroom?
Hold a finger up
What does DEAR stand for?
Drop Everything And Read!
What will be your first grade in the gradebook?
Get to know you sneaker
first and last name and date
No
When can you not ask to go to the bathroom?
If Ms. Watkins is teaching
What are 2 topics we will cover in Social Studies this year?
(varying answers
Name 2 ways the government impacts your life
(various answers
Name 2 classroom consequences
Verbal warning (only with accountability)
Seat movement
Write-up and parent contact
Removal from classroom/reflection sheet
Major referral
Can I take materials from the top of the supply cart without permission?
Yes, but remember to return pencils please!
What voice level is DEAR? AND what does it stand for
Silent & Solo (Drop Everything and Read)
What book are we reading for DEAR time?
A Long Way Down
Name 2 crash-out prevention strategies we will use this year
Brain breaks and deep breaths
What does voice level 3 mean?
Talking at a normal volume
Name 2 examples of something you could put in the journal jar
song requests, anything you want to tell Ms. Watkins, coloring sheet requests, seat change requests
List 3 things that will be on the slide as you enter the room
flag, fun fact, timer, date, what day it is, do now
Explain the under-rated board
Every 2 weeks we will learn about a historical figure who might not be in your textbook
Why is Social Studies important?
(varying answers)
What does SOAR stand for?
Safe Organized Accountable Organized
How many flags are on the cieling?
200
Name 3 classroom jobs AND how many PBIS points they are worth
Bin organizer
Lights on for first & off for fourth
Pencil/supply collector
Trash duty
Librarian
3rd block table cleaners
“Team manager” - PA equipment
WITHOUT getting up, what are 2 of the levels on the pyramid of hate?
Genocide, Bias motivated violence, systemic discrimination, acts of bias, bias attitudes
What quote is outside on the bulletin board?
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" - Nelson Mandela