Supplies
What do you do if you have to sharpen you pencil during a lesson?
Use one of your 4 other pencils and sharpen it at the end of the day. Use a neighbor's pencil if necessary.
Are you ever allowed to use your phone during the school day?
No! You will be asked to put it away or I, Mrs. Taylor, may hold onto it until the end of the day.
Does Mrs. Taylor accept late work?
Sure! But if you waste class time, you'll have to do the work during YOUR time (recess or specials).
Why do we have class rules/policies?
Multiple answers acceptable.
To keep us safe and help us work well together to learn.
What do you say after the teacher gives you a direction or correction?
"Yes Ma'am!"
Reminder: If you do not follow the direction or correction, you will earn a consequence. This will include at least an apology and a lap.
You were given class supplies to bring to school, what should you do with it?
Turn it in at the back table or to the designated supplies location.
When can you eat the food or drinks that you brought from home?
If it is not water, you are welcome to consume it during lunch or after school.
Can you make up missed work?
If you have an EXCUSED absence, yes. If you were present, do the work I give you, when I give it to you :)
Name 1 negative consequence for not following the rules in our class.
Multiple answers acceptable.
Negative: Owe time at recess, lunch, or specials. Call home. Meet with the principal. Suspension.
How do you earn table points?
Multiple answers acceptable.
Following Class Rules and teacher expectations and/or directions.
Can you play video games on the Chromebook when you finish my work?
We come to school to LEARN so no. You may do a fast finisher.
Can you bring toys or fidgets to school?
No, you may keep those at home. I can give you a fidget if you need one.
Do I have to do test corrections after I get my test score back?
YES! If you scored below a 75% on an assessment, you will be given a retake. Test corrections will help you receive partial credit on your test as well. Instead of a 0, you get 1/2.
How should we treat each other?
Multiple answers acceptable.
With kindness and respect. As a learning community.
How will our class in the hallway?
"Level Zero"
"Toes behind heals."
"3rd Tile." (1/2 tile, 1, WALK)
"Hands to self."
I want to hoard the 20 pencils in my desk that Mrs. Taylor just put out for the class to use. Should I do that?
Obviously, no. You can have your 5. Leave the rest for the class to share if they need it. Mrs. Taylor will take the pencil sharpener out in the mornings before attendance.
Where can you wear sunglasses, hats, jackets, and other cold weather clothes?
OUTSIDE! Not in the classroom. You will be asked to take it off during class time.
Why do we have homework in 5th grade? Give 2 reasons.
Multiple answers accepted.
To strengthen our skills. To practice good work habits. To grow in being consistent with doing good work. To become better at what we are learning.
Name 2 positive consequence for not following the rules in our class.
Multiple answers accepted.
Positive: Apologizing, making things right, growing, practicing justice.
What are the symbols for bathroom, trash, tissue, and private talk?
Please refer to the posters.
You were feeling grumpy and decided to break all 5 of your pencils. What should you expect to happen next? (2 parts)
You will be asked to take a break. You will have a consequence. You will owe time and you may receive a call home. Your teacher is not made of pencil money!
What are three things that you must bring to school every day?
Any of these 3, but ALL EVERY DAY:
My backpack, my water bottle, pencils, my completed homework, closed toe shoes, and any papers that I need to return.
Can I complete my DP (Daily Practice) during class time?
Yes! You can complete your DP as a Fast Finisher choice and after finishing Unfinished Work during Independent Practice.
What are some ways that we can manage conflict well? Name at least 2.
Multiple answers acceptable.
Use kind and necessary words. Ask an adult for help if needed. Use to cool down chair and take a break/walk away from the situation. Keep hands to self.
When you have conflict with a peer or they are making poor choices, what should I do FIRST?
FIRST, I will try to solve it MYSELF by talking to them or walk away. If I have tried to solve it myself, THEN I will ask my teacher for help.
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