Moral Focus
What is the September moral focus?
Widsom
If someone is constantly trying to talk to me in the bathroom, what should my response? Should I have a conversation?
Ignore the other person, or kindly remind them there is no talking in the bathroom.
Where do you walk in the hallway at all times?
On the blue line
The teacher is teaching during structured time. Is this a good time for me to be cleaning my desk and looking for the crayon I lost last week?
No. Your attention should be on the speaker.
When we go outside for outdoor ed, what are some rules that apply to all of us as students?
Making sure we are staying with the group, listening when attention is needed at all times, keeping our voices low enough to hear nature and our teacher, hands to ourselves, etc.
What is one way I can show self-control during the school day?
Keep my hands to myself even when I don't feel like it, help a friend who dropped their things, etc.
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Other kids are throwing soap at the mirror in the bathroom. What should I do?
If someone is talking in the hallway, should I involve myself in the conversation even though it is tempting?
No. Self-control.
If I need a tissue or to sharpen my pencil, how do I ask? Or do I need to ask?
It is okay to get up to do either of these things quietly without asking. If you are sharpening your pencil, please wait until the teacher is done talking regardless of how long that takes.
Step away and give myself distance from the game to cool off even though I don't want to miss playing. This is a good idea no matter the situation if our emotions are high.
What is an example of perseverance at school or at home?
Pushing through chores, finishing a Lexia or Dreambox lesson even though I had to start over, etc.
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How many girls and how many boys in the bathroom at a time?
One of each. If the clip board is gone, you must wait.
What are some rules when walking to specials?
I see trash on the floor of the classroom around my desk and my table group. What do I do?
I PICK IT UP! Just because the trash is not mine, does not mean it should be ignored. This classroom is our home.
I see something really cool on a nature walk. Should I scream and let everyone know I saw it? What would be the best way to share my news?
Quietly point and hold up a zero. Your friends will see your arms up and will be able to stop and see it so it doesn't get scared away.
Why do we think it is important to encourage others?
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I see a mess in the bathroom. The mess could include toilet paper or trash. What should I do?
Let a teacher know there is a mess and they will let the janitors know.
If someone is trying to "be first" or "be last" in line, what should my response be?
We are all going to the same exact place. If someone is trying to be first or last, allow them to do so and the teacher will handle the situation.
I see a friend who is visibly upset around me. What do I do?
You may comfort the friend if they allow it! Ask them how you can support them. If they need space, provide space. If they need to chat, find the right time to do so such as lunch or recess. This doesn't just apply to the classroom. But most of our time is spent in the classroom.
The whistle blew at recess to go inside for lunch. Where do I go if I am hot lunch and where should I stand if I am home lunch?
If I am getting hot lunch, I will be standing outside the gym door waiting to go in and hop in the lunch line. If I am home lunch, I will go back to the dismissal door and wait to go upstairs and get my lunch from my locker being led by a teacher.
I have a bathroom emergency but someone is already in the bathroom. What do I do?
Raise your hand and let the teacher know before going.
Who are we setting an example for when we are spending any amount of time walking in the hallway?
Everyone who is watching, especially those who are younger than us.
I need a piece of paper for something unrelated to school because I want to draw. When is a good time to grab one?
Not during workshop time and not during learning time. This could be during lunch or dismissal or when your homeroom teacher gives you the opportunity.
If I am outside and there is a fire drill, where do I go?
Find your teacher and watch where they are walking. We will be standing in the same spot in front of the school on the hill by the entrance to the parking lot.