Hallway
H - It would be honoring everyone and prevent the need for ear plugs if students could remember this in the hallway.
What is zero voice level?
Keep place in line
Keep hands to self
H - When leaving a space that you've used, doing this can help everyone enjoy it, even if you didn't make the mess.
What is leaving it nicer than you found it?
Also, respect privacy!
H - While we don't always see it outside, Heath definitely teaches this in PE, regardless the sport.
What is good sportsmanship?
Other ways to honor everyone at recess:
Respect others’ interests on the playground
Follow the adults’ Instructions
H - At Hackberry, we all love reading! What we don't love is when someone else forgets to do this and the book we love isn't ready to check-out when it was supposed to be.
What is return books the day before checkout?
Other ways to honor everyone in the library:
Put all materials away
Be respectful of everyone using the space
H - While all educators want raises, this kind of raise is used to get educators' attention in a classroom.
What is raising your hand (to be heard)?
Also: Show respect to your property and others’
A - Academic achievement in the hallway is supported by this behavior.
What is being respectful of learners in classrooms.
A - At Hackberry, we have recess time, lunch time, transition time, but, since we're a school, we must all do this so everyone can learn.
What is respect learning time?
A - Work hard, this.
What is play hard?
Also, have fun
A - With so many good books around them, students sometimes forget to do this and, instead, talk with their friends about their weekend plans or that gross thing they saw in the trash can earlier.
What is stay on task (while in the library)?
A - Our students pay attention to all kinds of things in the classroom (i.e. a piece of fluff, their neighbor, what's going on outside), but this is the person they SHOULD pay attention to.
Who is the speaker?
Other ways to achieve academically: Complete your work; Use your learning tools
W - There's a whole language they could use, but, really, we just need our students to know this one.
What is the quiet sign?
Being role models and leaders
W - Thankfully our bathrooms have a sink and soap so you can do this, even if you don't have any gloves handy.
What is pick up trash (even if it isn’t yours)?
W - With the click of a button, students easily do this on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media. At recess, there's no button to press.
What is share?
Other way to work together at recess:
Take turns
W - We're sure that Hannah internally struggles when students are loud or off-task in the library, but externally she is the model of this, no matter what!
What is being patient and respectful of others?
W - As educators, we may not always remember that this applies to us as well, but sometimes our students give us a sharp reminder of its importance when they refuse to work with us.
What is:
a) Be willing to work with all learners; or
b) Collaborate with others to increase your learning
Another way to work together:
Pick up trash. Even if it’s not yours.
K - While students may forget often at school, we're pretty sure most mothers (and families!) teach their kids these.
What are (nice) manners?
Also, responding to others respectfully
K - There are a lot of things you would not want someone to give you while in the bathroom. This is something you would like for someone to give you.
What is PRIVACY?!
Other good ideas:
Flush after yourself & Wait your turn
K - We may think our students have a tough time doing this, but many high school educators and coaches think freshman boys are worse.
What is keep hands and body to self?
Other ways to be kind on the playground:
Use Kind words
Include Everyone
K - With so many amazing community and family members who normally help out in the library, it may be difficult to remember their names. However, doing this every time you enter can help you learn their names and make them feel appreciated!
What is greet adults in library?
Other way to be kind in the library:
Leave the library cleaner than when you arrived
K - While we sometimes would rather not hear all of the thoughts in the room (because we know whose thoughts might not be on-topic), it's still important that we model doing this so students see that everyone's thoughts matter.
What is include everyone?
Other ways to be kind:
Be respectful to your peers
Help others
S - This may make you think of a folder, just make sure you're not on the wrong side.
What is a single-file line on right side?
Use walking feet and eyes forward
Keep hands & belongings to self
S - Rephrase this poem:
If you see your reflection,
Not looking at a mirror,
Tell one of the big kids,
So the bathroom stays cleaner.
What is "if the floor is wet, let an adult know"?
Also, use toilets, stalls, sink, and toilet paper appropriately
S - You wouldn't think this would be so tough for students since every sport requires it, but, alas, we will ever have wanderers whose toes just can't see the "line".
What is staying within boundaries?
Other safety measures on the playground:
Use equipment safely
Line up at whistle
Follow adult directions the first time
Keep sand, wood chips, and snow on the ground
Ask an adult before going inside
S - Often confused with light sabers and magic wands, these sometimes get lost in the stacks.
What are sticks (name/barcode sticks, etc.)?
Ways to be safe in the library:
Use walking feet
Use sticks and furniture appropriately
S - Don may never have to do this at his desk at school because no one walks behind it (except the Chief!), but, to be safe, all students and educators should!!
What is push in your chair?
Other ways to be safe in the classroom:
Use walking feet
Put away your supplies