In the halls
I need to get to the bus quickly. Should I run down the hall?
No
Does my teacher want me to be awake and ready to learn by the time I get to class in the morning?
Yes.
I'm soooooo hungry. Can I run into the lunchroom to be first in line?
No, patiently wait your turn to get your food. Bonus points if you know what "magical words" you should say to the lunchroom staff.
I have to go to the bathroom, but all of the stalls are full. What should I do?
Wait your turn patiently.
I see my friend in the bus behind me, can I open the window to wave at them?
No. Please keep your hands, head, feet, and the rest of your body inside the bus for your safety.
I see a friend in the hall on my way to Art. Can I yell HELLO to them in my loudest voice?
No. A pinky wave or quiet smile is the best way to great someone in the hall.
What is the safest way to get from one place in my classroom to another?
Walking is the safest way to get around your classroom and our school.
My milk spilled on the floor. What should I do?
Get a napkin and clean it up. If it's too big of a mess, ask an adult for help.
I noticed someone left paper towels on the floor. Do you think I should pick them up and throw them in the garbage?
Yes, please do your part to keep our bathrooms clean.
The bus steps are so steep, I feel like I might fall down them. What item on the bus can help me?
The handrail
If my teacher asks me to take a note to the office, should I stop by the library on my way back to class?
No, please go straight back to class.
Two ways to listen to my teacher are with my eyes and my ______?
Ears.
My friend, Caleb, is in another class and I never get to talk to him. Can I sit by him at lunch?
No, please sit with your class. You can talk to Caleb at recess or after school.
I noticed that someone forgot to flush the toilet in the stall. Should I go tell an adult and ask them to flush it?
You’ve got this. Just flush the toilet, take care of what you need to in the bathroom, and head back to class when you’re finished.
The bus driver says it's distracting when kids are yelling on the bus. What does that mean?
When kids are yelling, the driver has a hard time staying focused on the road and traffic. Please use quiet voices and stay seated so we can all get home without any accidents.
My mom’s car wouldn’t start this morning, so I’m late to class. I want to run since the hallway is empty, but I remember my teacher said we should always walk for safety. Is that correct?
Yes, please walk down the hall even if nobody is watching you.
Books from the media center and our classroom library are mine to keep. True or false?
False. Bonus point if you can remember what day we go to the media center.
I notice that my table is full of wrappers and food scraps after everyone left. What should I do?
Please pick up the trash and food scraps and throw them away.
At home, my parents told me to turn off the bathroom light when I'm done, should I do that at school too?
No, please leave the bathroom lights on for safety.
When should I use the emergency exit on the bus?
ONLY in case of an emergency and the front door is blocked.
I see some garbage on the floor in the hallway. Should I leave it for the janitors to pick up?
No. Please help them out and pick up the garbage on the floor.
My teacher is putting us into groups to work on a project. I don't like all of the people in my group. Should I only work with the people that I like and ignore the rest?
No, be polite and work with everyone in the group.
The kids around me are being loud and disrespectful. I asked them nicely to please quiet down, but they didn't. What else should I do?
Raise your hand and ask an adult for help.
My teacher said you should respect other's privacy in the bathroom, but what does that mean?
Respecting privacy and practicing respectful bathroom behavior means waiting your turn outside the stall, not peeking over or into occupied stalls, and giving everyone the space they need.
Kids are being mean to me on the bus and I don't like it. What should I do?
Tell them to stop and if they don't, ask an adult at school for help.