Who's doing what?
Who are the TAs for 4th-8th grade?
Samara and Karla
True or false: Students can eat only on the lunch court and grassy area.
False; only on the lunch court
Where do I get binders/index cards?
8th grade areas
What is the combination for the gate locks?
8090
My student was absent when we took one of the MAP sections. Should I just make sure she takes it in the middle of the year?
No. All students must complete all sections of MAP.
The last person to leave that lot
Is it okay for students to climb on the playhouses?
No
Where do I get basic office supplies (staples, pens, whiteout, etc.)
Teacher workroom. Ask Tami or Tina if you have difficulty locating what you need.
True or false: We can use push pins to hang things on the walls in our rooms.
True
I'd feel better if someone were with me when I meet with this parent. Who can accompany me?
Who do I see if I need an ant spray refill?
Jessica
How long do ALL students have to sit at the lunch tables before they can be dismissed?
10 minutes
Tony
True or false: Jessica will be emptying our classroom recycling and trash bins.
False. Classrooms are responsible for emptying trash and recycling bins into the large containers set out in the hallways at the end of the day.
How many times a week should I read and discuss our class novel with students?
Everyday
Who is the K-3rd ed specialist?
Maria
No (students are not to climb on the hills so that the base plants can flourish. If a ball goes past the cones, an adult can get it.)
Who do I talk to if I need more noise-canceling headphones (hint: it's not Tony or Ali)?
Lisa
True or false: Any teacher with a dog can bring it into the classroom.
False. Kid-friendly dogs who can be around children without disengaging them from learning can be brought into the classroom.
How long should morning meetings generally last?
20-30 minutes
Who are the 4th-8th TAs?
Karla and Samara
True or false: Students are to avoid going off the paths and if they do, they must not step on the plants.
True (they is also no jumping over the creek bed)
I'm glad I walked through my overnight field trip plans with this Star Wars super fan who seems to have taken kids everywhere! She pointed out details I hadn't considered, shared some helpful forms that she created and gave me some great ideas!
Devon
True or false: Teachers and staff can come and work in the building at any time, day or night, weekend or week day.
True
What percentage of ST Math should students have completed by the end of the year?
75% (students should spend 60min a week on ST Math in class)