General Information
What is the date and time of the first faculty meeting?
When the 7:45 bell rings, where are teachers positioned?
At their classroom doors to greet students as they enter.
When should cell phones be in use?
During off-duty times only
When should you provide a class split list to the Mrs. Howse? This list tells us how your class will be divided amongst your team should a sub not show.
Aug. 20th
When should students be engaged in small groups?
Daily
What time is related arts for kindergarten?
12:35- 1:35
Ms. Sadler
Who should report child abuse?
Before sending information out to the entire faculty via email, what should go after the subject line of the email?
DA (Dr. Sanders Approved). This means that you have spoken to Dr. Sanders and gained her approval to send information out to all.
What does the acronym RACE stand for and in what subject area can it be used?
Restate-the question
Answer- the question
Cite- specific evidence from text
Explain/Expound- add to cited information with personal knowledge and experience
When does the first quarter end?
Oct. 5th
During a fire drill, what does a red color card indicate?
A student is unaccounted for
Who should be allowed to attend fieldtrips/ studies?
All students. Field trips should not be seen as a reward but an extension of student learning. No student should be excluded from an educational experience.
How many times should a child be absent without an excuse before you report it to the office (Mrs. Howse or Freeman)?
Are teachers permitted to wear jeans any day of the week?
5 times. Parents will be notified in writing by the principal after 5 unexcused absences. The student will also be referred for truancy.
What is, yes?
What does MTSS stand for and support?
It stands for multi-tiered systems of support. it provides timely response to academic and behavioral needs.
What is the district's SEL Mission statement?
We strive to become a district where stakeholders are invested in the social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success of all students. Within MNPS, we focus on building relationships and the capacity of adults to create a positive, welcoming, and healthy environment where students feel known and valued....
In the event of a fire and your normal exit doors are impassable what should you do?
Take alternate route to nearest exit
Where can MNPS' policies and procedures be located?
At www.mnps.org. Scroll to the bottom and click on Policies & Procedures
How many times are teachers expected to make contact with parents per semester via phone or in person?
Five times
Ms. Tucker copy and collect phone logs at the end of each quarter.
What are the three guiding questions for SEL and academic integration?
How do we get all learners to do the thinking and heavy lifting first?
How do we get the voices of all learners to exceed teachers talk?
How do we get all learners to regularly reflect on SEL and Academic skills?
Where do you input student attendance and by what time?
Infinite campus before 8:15 a.m.
In the event an armed intruder is seen approaching the building, who should announce a lock-down?
Anyone who has access. Simply say, this is a lock down, as calm as you can.
What is bullying?
Bullying is any intentional act that is severe, persistent, or pervasive and substantially interferes with a student’s educational benefits, opportunities or performance.
What has the greatest effect on student achievement?
When are lesson plans to be placed outside classroom doors?
Academic engaged time
By Monday of each week. Beginning Aug. 13th. Hangers are coming. Place as close to the door for time being.
What are the three signature SEL practices?
Welcome Ritual (2-10 min.)- Inclusion
Engaging Practice - Academic Integration
Optimistic Closure (3-5 min)- Reflections