Classroom Routines
What is the first thing you should do when entering the classroom in the morning?
Put breakfast down and read the board
What is today's date?
Friday, August 28
100 points for each of Dr. Hammond and Mr. Bray's expectations! Hint: Be...
Kind, respectful, responsible, positive, and safe!
You didn't hear Ms. Buffa explaining the directions. What do you do?
Look at your classmates to see what they're doing. If you're still confused, ask a friend quietly.
What is Ms. Buffa's dream job?
Teaching! I love it here. :)
What is your end-of-day exit ticket?
A filled out planner and something off the floor
Where do you look to see today's homework?
Under the calendar on the back board.
What will an adult do at the 5/6 Center if they need quiet? What should you do in return?
Adults will put their hands up to signal that they need quiet. You should also put your hands up and stop talking at the end of your sentence.
You forgot your IR book at home. What do you do?
Ask Ms. Buffa if you can borrow one from the class or house library.
How many siblings does Ms. Buffa have?
3!
Check in with Ms. Buffa during morning meeting or core the next day!
Where do I go if my pencil tip broke? What do I do?
The shelf by the window! Put the broken pencil in the sad pencil cup and in exchange for a sharpened pencil.
What do you need to do to go to the library?
During morning meeting time (8:20-8:40) you can ask Ms. Buffa to go with the pass on the backboard. Two people can go at a time.
You arrive to school and realize your iPad didn't charge last night. What should you do?
Plug it in at the charging station immediately! We will not need iPads during morning meeting or math.
What's Ms. Buffa's favorite book genre?
Recently? Historical fiction... but I read everything!
What's an example of something you should do during quiet time? What's something you shouldn't do?
Multiple answers :)
Where do I go if I need scissors?
The back shelf!
What should it look and sound like when our class walks in the hallway?
Whisper volume, walking with our class, staying on the right side and moving out of the way when people walk by.
During group work, you can't find a group to work with. What do you do? If you see someone who can't find a group, what do you do?
Ask to join a group or ask Ms. Buffa to help. If you see a classmate groupless, the expectation is that you invite them to join!
Shape shifting!
What materials should you have in your book bin everyday to make sure you're prepared?
(Ms. Buffa thought of FOUR essentials not including notebooks and folders.)
Expo marker, pencil, headphones, IR book.
Other answers may be accepted!
Where do you go if you need extra scrap/lined paper?
Ask Ms. Buffa if it's okay to get a piece from the cart behind her desk.
What should we look and sound like in the cafeteria?
Seated unless throwing something out. NOT YELLING!
You have a question or concern about something in class and you're scared to say it outloud. What are some ways you can talk to Ms. Buffa without drawing attention?
- Leave a sticky note on her desk.
- Email her.
- Ask to talk in the hallway.
What is Ms. Buffa's coffee order?
Black coffee! (Sometimes iced, sometimes hot!)