Your Work
What should you do if you are struggling with an assignment?
You should attempt to solve the problem or work on the assignment independently. If you are still struggling, you should ask Ms. Amaral or another teacher in the room a specific question that will help you with your work.
What should you do if you are feeling sick?
Let Ms. Amaral know.
What are the expectations you need to follow during a fire drill?
Level 0 voice, follow your class, walking feet out of the room, leave using the correct exit.
What are you responsible for when completing work with a group?
- finishing the work
- staying on task
- your group job
Ms. Amaral gets a phone call, what do you do? (3 answers)
Turn your voice to a level 0 so she can complete her call. Keep working on whatever you should be doing. Read a book if you don't have an assignment to complete.
What should you do with your unfinished work?
You should turn it into the turn in bin on top of the rainbow cart.
What should you do if you are having a conflict with another student that is not classwork related?
You should attempt to solve the problem between yourself and the classmate. If separating yourself from the other student will help, do it. If it is a serious issue, write the problem down on a piece of paper and let Ms. Amaral know about it.
- Table talk level voice
- Eat your food without getting distracted
- Stay in your seat (sitting down correctly)
- Use the bathroom when your table is called
What is one way you can respectfully disagree with a group member?
"I see what you are saying, but I think..."
"I peacefully disagree. I think that..."
"Have you thought of it this way?"
Where do you get a piece of paper for your writing?
Rainbow cart
Where do you hand in homework?
How do you check out a book from Ms. Amaral's room?
Write down your name, the book title, class name, and the date on the sign out sheet.
What are two expectations to follow when going to the bathroom?
- walking feet
- level 0-1 voice
- use the bathroom and go back to your class
- wash your hands
Your teacher is working with a small group at the u table. Everyone is supposed to be working on a writing assignment. Your friend tries to talk to you about what they ate for dinner last night. What do you do?
- let your friend know you can't talk right now, but that you can talk at lunch or recess
- get back to work
- grab a privacy shield if you need it
When is it a good time to ask to use the restroom?
- lunch
- independent work time
- group work time (but be quick)
- breakfast
- snack
What is the first thing you should do every time you start a new assignment?
Write your name in the top left corner.
What should you do as soon as you arrive into the room?
Put your blue homework folder on your desk, put breakfast on your desk if you want it, and come to the rug for morning meeting.
If someone steps on your shoe while you are walking in line, what should you do?
Fix your shoe if necessary and keep moving, it's not a big deal.
What is wrong with this situation? What should you do?
You aren't working. Everyone gets a grade for their own individual group work, so you need to work with your group and add something whether it is by writing something down or stating your opinion.
What should you do if you have chosen a spot to sit in that is a distracting seat?
Find a new spot to sit in, move to a desk, or grab a privacy shield.
What will happen if you do not turn in work/homework?
You will have to complete it during your lunch time. 3 missed homeworks is a detention.
What 3 main rules do you need to follow in the classroom?
Name 3 expectations to follow in the hallway.
- stay in line
- step out if you need to tie your shoe
- level 0 voices
- give personal space to those around you
- walking feet
- nose and toes forward
What should you do if Ms. Amaral is sitting with a small group and you have a question? (2 part question)
You should ask 3 classmates your question. If they cannot answer your question, sit in a chair and wait near Ms. Amaral's group until she is ready.
Where should you put any notes you have for Ms. Amaral?
In the notes folder near the door.