Morning Procedures
What is the first thing you do when you enter the classroom in the morning? Hint: HW (3 bullet points)
Check your Math HW against the key
Get stamped by Miss Odell
Collect $5 or $10
What are 5 examples of behaviors that could get the class a marble?
-Showing respect while others talk
-Modeling expected behavior
-Answering a question correctly
-Ignoring distractions/staying focused
True or False: It is always okay to sit wherever you want when it is independent work as long as you are quiet.
False; sometimes I will allow it if we have proven ourselves trustworthy
How can you show active listening to the speaker?
-Body still
-Eye contact
-Body facing the speaker
-Nodding/responding to show understanding
When walking in the hallway, what should you always do? (2 bullet points)
- Walk quietly directly behind the person in front of you.
-Listen and be respectful towards line monitors
Now that your HW is taken care of, what should I be working on now? (3 main options)
Reading (SORA, paper book, epic!)
Online learning site (Freckle, Xtra Math, etc.)
Do your job (library crew or materials manager)
SCENE: Demonstrate how to use different flexible seating options in class (ask Miss Odell about newest addition) and explain why it is important to do so
-Cushions
-Wobble chairs
-Sitting desks
It is important to use these items correctly to ensure we are safe and not abusing the materials
If you finish your independent work early, what should you do?
- Check the board for directions/options
- Read Quietly (SORA or epic! if we are doing computer work)
-Freckle, Xtra math
-Math mystery/early finisher puzzle
-Ask the people around if it is theirs
-If they seem honest, give it to them
-If no one claims it/non-honest response, tell Miss Odell
SCENE: We just finished our ELA block and Miss Odell says it's time for recess, what do you do? (4 bullet points)
-Make sure you copied down all the notes/completed the work
-Put away papers in the correct folders/areas
-Throw away any trash
-Get snack/water
On Mondays, what is your ticket to recess?
(New rule: Tuesdays, what is your ticket to recess?
Monday: planner written down and stamped by me or a table captain
Tuesday: Planner signed by a parent/guardian
-Think Sheet
-Behavior Ticket
-Loss of Choice time (X by name)
-Parent Contact
-Lose class cash
-Walkie for Ms. Guarino
True or False: It's okay to go on typing.com, make google slides, or play online games after I am done working since they are not inappropriate sites.
False, you can read or practice your math facts which will actually help you grow and learn
-Accountability means taking ownership of your actions (good or bad)
-This is important because it helps you maintain trust between people (it is better to be honest than to get caught in a lie!)
-The board helps us be accountable for doing work and meeting behavioral expectations
SCENE: It's the middle of class and you need to use the restroom. What do you do and what are some restroom expectations? (5 bullet points)
-Signal the "r" restroom sign to Miss Odell and wait for permission
-Sign out with name and time
-Use the restroom quickly without getting distracted or wasting time
-Return and sign back in
-Sit down without calling attention to yourself
SCENE: Your groups must correctly demonstrate how to walk in, check homework, and engage in an appropriate activity before morning meeting
Full points if they are
Quiet, voice level 0-1
Went directly to their seats without visiting friends
Doing an appropriate activity waiting for morning meeting
What are examples of things that you can save your money for during student store?
-Passes
-Fidgets
-Toys
-many more
Miss Odell is working with a small group and her cat's light is red. I don't have my headphones and my computer is dead. Also, I don't know what everyone is working on. I'm so lost!! What should I do? (3 bullet points)
-Quietly ask someone next to you
-Last resort, read a book or do some work!
SCENE: I see someone sitting by themselves at lunch recess, looking sad. What can you do to help?
- Ask them if they're okay
-Invite them to play with you
-Sit with them and talk
-Tell an adult if you see it a lot and are worried about them
Walk
-out the door, down ramp/stairs, in hall, through the lunch arbor, down the stairs to the field
Run
-when you are on the field playing a game
Name 3 things that are not acceptable to do before morning meeting starts.
1. Talk to neighbors out of your seat
2. Eat breakfast at the table outside (go downstairs)
3. Play games on the computer
SCENE: You were reading one of the classroom library's books and the spine accidentally falls off, what should you do?
A. Tell Miss Odell, but tell her that someone else did it.
B. Leave it in the library and tell no one
C. Show your friend and tell them not to snitch on you
D. Tell Miss Odell the truth, apologize, and do better next time
D.
SCENE: Demonstrate what to do when someone next to you keeps bothering you while you are trying to do your work
-Ignore them
-Tell them to stop
-Tell an adult
- Do not write a check by your name on the accountability board until it's done
-Don't copy your friend's answers, maybe ask them if they could explain it to you)
-Tell Miss Odell that you didn't understand and that you need help
You love playing soccer and recess feels so short! You spend all of recess playing soccer and then when it's time to line up, you realize you didn't eat your snack. You asked Miss Odell if you can eat your snack outside the classroom and she says "No". What are 3 examples of a bad choice that follows this scenario? What is a good choice?
-Bad choice.
Ignore her--I'm STARVING!! I will sit outside the classroom and eat while everyone is doing work in class
Scarf my food down
Sneak my snacks in my desk
Beg Miss Odell to let you finish your snack outside
-Good solution
Save your snack for lunch
Next recess, spend the first 10 minutes eating, and 10 minutes playing