In the Classroom
Steve washed his hands for 10 seconds when he came in this morning. Is he good to go to his seat and get started working?
NO! He needs to wash for at least 20 seconds!
If you are having school lunch, when will you choose what you want to eat?
AT LEAST the morning before. Usually, we'll make our food choices one week in advance, on Friday mornings.
Becky is so excited for recess and she wants to be first to the swings, so she skips washing her hands and runs outside. Is this a safe decision?
No, Becky's choice could spread germs and get others sick.
You lost a tooth! You should rush down to Mrs. Busch for a tooth box, right?
We have tooth boxes in our rooms, so no need to see Mrs. Busch.
All students are sitting facing forward and reading quietly. What can happen now?
A mask break!
Where do you sit in the "gymteria"?
Bobby, Neville, Cooper, and Lou brought their Pokemon cards to trade with each other at recess. Should we play cards right now?
We shouldn't play these games right now; passing cards back and forth is another way germs are spread.
Aubrey asks to use the restroom. She leaves the classroom, puts on some hand sanitizer before she walks in, uses the restroom, washes her hands, and applies hand sanitizer when she gets back into her classroom. What did she miss?
Nothing! She did everything to make sure her hands were clean.
Kelly is finished reading her book from the classroom library. Should she go put it back in the correct basket?
No, she needs to put it on the "return book" shelf.
Patrick was so excited to tell Greg about his new puppy at lunch, he turned around in his seat with his Cheetos and told him all about Fido. Is this okay?
We need to remain facing forward during lunch.
Gloria, Sally, and Joe can't wait to play tag on the equipment outside. Is this a good game to play?
Yes! As long as you keep your mask on, don't touch your face, and wash your hands when you come in from recess!
You're the only one in the bathroom, is it okay to take your mask off?
No, your mask needs to stay on while your in the bathroom.
Anna is out of snack, Sara offers to share hers. Should Anna accept this generous offer?
No, she should politely decline. No sharing snacks :-)
What does a 5th grader look like walking down the hall to lunch?
QUIET, six feet apart, mask on - covering nose and mouth, hands at sides.
When you arrive at school in the morning, do you still go out to the playground?
Not right now, go straight to your classroom, wash your hands, and look for directions from your teacher.
What 4 things should you remember when you enter the classroom?
Mask on, hands washed, keep your distance, don't touch your face.
Why should you bring your own water bottle for the day?
The drinking fountains are turned off to avoid spreading germs and you get thirsty during the day!
On Friday you choose to have pizza for lunch, but when you sit down to eat, the french toast sticks small amazing and you would much rather have that. What should you do?
Say thank you for the pizza and enjoy the choice you made - you can choose differently next time!
Can I use the restroom during recess?
Recess is only 10 minutes! Enjoy your time outside :-)
We know this is hard right now, and different, why are we doing all of these things?
Because we CARE about each other, want to stay in school, and want everyone and their friends and families to stay healthy!