Social
True or False: When having a conversation with someone it is okay to do all the talking and not let the other person speak at all.
What is False. You should always take turns in a conversation and listen when others speak.
I just burped or tooted in the middle of a silent room. I should do this.
Say excuse me! (excuse yourself in some way)
TRUE or FALSE: It is okay to drink coke with every meal, as long as I don't eat as much that day.
What is FALSE. You should limit your soft drink intake and drink more water!! This goes beyond weight concerns, it is about protecting your teeth and internal organs.
True or False. You see a Stranger Things celebrity at the STC. It is okay to run up and hug them.
What is False. It is good to be friendly but you shouldn't walk up to a stranger and hug them-- NO MATTER HOW FAMOUS THEY ARE!
When I am out in the community it is okay to stand closely to a stranger and speak to them.
What is no. We should keep our distance and not speak to strangers.
Crackers should go here.
What is the pantry/cupboard/shelf.
Before cooking, after using the bathroom, and before I eat I need to.....
Wash my hands with soap.
True or False: It is not necessary to take a break when you are mad.
What is false. Taking a break when you are mad is a good way to calm down.
Where do we go when the fire bell rings?
Go to the right, down the staircase, out the side doors and gather on the sidewalk away from the school. Stay in your group.
True or False: When someone does not quickly respond to my calls or texts, I should repeatedly call or text them until they respond.
What is False. They may be busy, and repeatedly calling/texting would be annoying and frustrating to others.
A package of bacon should go here.
What is the refrigerator.
True or False. I just used the bathroom but I'm in a hurry. I don't need to flush.
What is FALSE. You should ALWAYS flush!!!
When playing cards or a board game it is perfectly okay to make people feel bad for losing.
What is No. It is important to be a good sport and proud of yourself, but this can be done without putting others down.
True or False: If you are at Kennedy and there is a fight, it makes sense for you to stand around and watch (or even pick sides and encourage it to continue).
What is False. This can lead to a dangerous situation for you. You are responsible for your own safety.
If someone is different from me and does things that appear strange like rocking back and forth or talks to himself, should I be friendly and patient or should I avoid them and make fun of them?
Be friendly and patient. Everyone is different, and that is okay.
True or False: Eating uncooked chicken is a good idea.
What is False: There are bacteria present in raw chicken that can make you sick if it is not cooked.
True or False: It is hot in the class so it is ok for me to take off my clothes and walk around in my undergarments.
What is False. This is a private behaviour that is not appropriate for the public space.
Vaping (Tobacco or Cannabis) is safer than smoking it.
NO!
Vaping can lead to lung inflammation and forms of pneumonia and lung infection. It involves inhaling oils that stick to the organs.
I met this really nice person online. I have never had a facetime or met them in person. It is a good idea to have them pick me up from Maplewood.
This is a big NO!!!!
Who can explain why?
True or False: It is okay to look into someone else's belonging's when they aren't looking.
What is False. it is never okay to get into someone else's things. It is not yours.
I leave my sandwich in locker on a paper towel. Will it be ok to eat the next day?
What is no. Food left out can get bugs, bacteria and other items on it. Also the food can go bad and be unhealthy to eat.
My breath is starting to smell bad. I can feel food stuck in my teeth. What should I do.
What is brush my teeth. (every day)
True or False: You do NOT NEED to eat fruits or vegetables.
What is False. You need to be having half a plate of fruit and/or vegetables with meals. See Canada's Food Guide https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/
I DON'T like what is happening at school today. It is okay to get loud and be angry at people.
No. It's important to go to school and to try to learn new things. Pouting and being angry won't change anything. You should be practicing coping skills for those situations while you are in the school environment.