Taking "No" for an answer
RJ had to learn how to accept this for an answer without overreacting.
What is no?
Compliments like "good job" or "I like the way you answered that question with details" are examples of this. Criticism could also be considered this as well.
What is feedback?
Name of the link to reach Mr. Henney.
What is the Henney Hotline?
Go here to find out how you are doing in each class.
What is 'grades"?
Getting oxygen to the brain helps you to think more clearly. That's why you should take one of these first thing before tackling a challenging problem.
What is take a deep breath?
You may be thinking "no way!" on the inside, but you don't want to show it by doing this. It just makes the situation worse. (HINT: I always say that it takes TWO people to do this unpleasant action!)
What is disagree or argue?
QTIP
Most people are not trying to hurt you when giving you feedback so don't take it this way and be offended.
What is personally?
It's shut down in most classes, but remember if you try to use it, everyone can see your comments!
What is the chat?
This is the button you push when putting a comment out there for everyone to see. Make sure it's school appropriate, and if its for Miss Bradley or Mrs. Opal, in complete sentences.
What is a post?
In the story Braden learned how to handle problems instead of doing this.
What is overreacting?
When talking to someone, you always want to start off by doing this to that person. It is nonverbal communication that is considered respectful and it shows you are listening, not just with your ears.
What is look at the person?
This is the best thing to say when given a compliment. It shows that you appreciate it.
What is thank you?
Teams uses these in different colors to show whether someone is busy, away, or available.
What is the dot next to your name?
You can find this link in Materials or Updates. Without it you won't get into class.
What is the Microsoft Teams Link?
It's important that the messages you repeat in your head are positive. Saying positive words about yourself to yourself that are encouraging is also called this.
What is positive self talk?
Asking "why" at the wrong time can be seen as challenging the adult. Take the time to listen and stay calm. You can always come back to it when you are thinking more clearly. This is WHEN you should ask "why."
What is later?
How you accept feedback shows others this about you. Another word for showing that you are growing up.
What is mature or responsible?
Have this next to your name and the teacher may not let you into the meeting.
What is "guest"?
This is a place where you can post your own "to do" list.
What is the Calendar
Exercise, good nutrition, getting enough sleep so that you can take CARE of your mental and physical health is also called this.
What is self care?
Using bad words or screaming does not get your message across. RJ's teacher told him to use these when explaining why he feels the way he does.
What are reasons or facts?
Ok, so sticks and stones do break your bones. Words can hurt. This is one reason why others may say mean things to you about yourself....and it isn't constructive feedback.
What is they don't feel good about themselves.
What is Clever?
Click on this to see a COMPLETE list of every class you are in.
What is my courses?
Do this if your plan doesn't work or you can't come up with one. (Mr. Henney is always reminding you to do it as part of self advocating.)
What is ask for help?