Everyday Basics
What voice level should you have when entering the classroom?
Level 0
Should you rip the eraser off of the top of the pencil if you aren't going to use it?
No!
True or false: there is no line order.
True! But Mrs. Johnson will make one if students are fighting over where to stand in line.
True or false: you get Mrs. Johnson's attention by following her around and saying her name.
False! You raise your hand and wait quietly and calmly for her.
True or false: If you drop a pencil on the floor, it must go in the trash.
False! You just need to pick it up.
Do you get to choose your snack?
You can choose your snack out of the drawer unless it is a fruit/veggie day.
When should your Chromebooks be plugged in?
Anytime we are not using them.
When getting your lunch, do you walk in between the tables or on the outsides of the tables?
What three steps should you follow when given a direction?
1. Look
2. Say O.K.
3. Do it right away
If you can not find your book, should you run around the room screaming "MAYDAY" until you find it?
No! You should check the cubby next to yours first, then check your desk, then let Mrs. Johnson know.
When are the two times of day you are allowed to fill up your water bottle?
First thing in the morning and right after lunch.
Where do pencils go if they are dull?
In the pencil holder.
If we are waiting for a specials teacher to let us in the classroom, what voice level should we have?
Level 0. We are still in the hallway!
What does whole body listening look like?
Eyes are watching
Ears are listening
Mouth is quiet
Hands and feet are still
Brain is thinking
If Mrs. Johnson does the Cougar Callback, should you stop what you are doing and look at Mrs. Johnson, or crawl underneath your desk and hide?
Stop what you are doing and look at Mrs. Johnson.
Where should you sit in the classroom? (There are two options).
At your desk in your seat or at the front of the room on a sit spot.
Does Mrs. Johnson plug in Chromebooks?
No it is your responsibility.
When going to the bathroom, how many students are allowed out of the classroom at a time?
Two: one boy and one girl.
How do you stay on task?
By focusing on your work and ignoring distractions and interruptions.
If you finished your work early, can you curl up on your desk and take a nap?
No! Check the "I'm Done" poster for next steps.
When are the three times it's okay to interrupt Mrs. Johnson during her teaching or when she is pulling students? (There are three answers you should give).
1. If there is a fire in the room.
2. If a student is seriously injured or ill.
3. If you had an accident and need clothes.
Where are colored pencils sharpened?
a. at your desk
b. at the trash
c. Mrs. Johnson will sharpen them if you ask nicely.
b. at the trash. Mrs. Johnson gives everyone a pencil sharpener specifically for colored pencils.
When you are out at recess, who should you listen to when you are given a direction?
Any adult outside.
Why do we have expected behaviors?
So everyone is safe and everyone can learn.
True or false: Walking in the hallway requires ninja footsteps.
True!