Is It Safe?
Is it SAFE to run in the hallways?
No, you could fall, you could run into someone, you could get hurt.
True or False: If I want to answer a question, I should raise my hand and wait to be called on.
True.
Is it OK to cut in line?
No, that is not respectful. We should wait our turn.
Is it respectful to talk when someone else is talking?
No, we want to listen when someone is talking and when they are done, we can respond. We can also raise our hand if we have something to say.
Is it SAFE to push in line while waiting for a drink of water or anywhere else?
No, you should keep your hands to yourself and have a calm body and gentle hands.
True or False: If I don't know how to do something, I should just put my head down and stop trying.
False: We are here to help you! Let an adult know that you need help and remember, you can't do it.....yet! We are all still learning!
Should I look down at my phone while walking in the halls?
No, you can get hit by a door or the people walking around you; you should always walk with your eyes ahead of you to see where you are going.
Is it respectful to tell a peer you do not want to work with them?
No, sometimes we get paired up with people who we may not be our friends, but it is not kind to say you do not want to work with them. You might find you have something in common with them. We all have to work together and be kind.
When riding the bus, can you stand up and talk to friends when the bus is moving, have your feet/legs in the aisle, or talk really loud?
No, you must remain seated while the bus is moving so you do not get hurt. You cannot have your feet/legs in the aisle because someone could trip over you. You also want to have an inside voice so you can hear the bus driver and make sure you are not distracting the bus driver.
What should I make sure to bring to class every day?
Notebook/paper, work, pencil, "can-do" attitude
Should I leave campus during the school day?
No, this is an unexpected behavior and is not safe.
How can you show your teacher or friends that you are a good listener?
You can look at them while they are talking, have a quiet mouth, have a calm body, ask them questions about what they just said, use the hand gesture "same."
How far should you be from your friends in order to stay safe?
3-6 feet, arms length, giving person space
True or False: If I need to go to the bathroom, get something from my locker, or see the social worker, I should get up and leave whenever I want.
False: You should always get permission before the leaving the classroom. Raise your hand and let your teacher know what you need. We are happy to help!
What should I do if I want to play with something that someone else is already playing with?
a. grab it from them
b. yell at them saying, "it's my turn!"
c. wait your turn or ask if you can play with them.
c. wait your turn or ask if you can play with them.
Sandra and Rosie are friends. Sandra has been getting frustrated with Rosie because when they play together, they always have to do what Rosie wants. This makes Sandra mad and sad. What can Sandra do to solve the problem in a respectful way?
Sandra could tell Rosie that it makes her feel bad/sad/mad when Rosie does not ever want to play what Sandra wants to play. If Sandra is unsure how to say this to Rosie, she can ask an adult for help. Sandra can suggest they do what Rosie wants one day and then what Sandra wants the next time they play.
Is it SAFE to look down while crossing the street?
No, you must look both ways and scan the area the entire time you are walking across the street.
What does it mean to have a growth mindset? Is this something you should have in class?
Having a growth mindset means believing that with work, your skills can improve over time. It is great to have a growth mindset in class because we are always learning and changing and it is OK if we don't get it right the first time!
What did Stacey do wrong in this story?
Stacey was in the cafeteria for lunch time. She forgot something in the classroom and was late to get in line. She was very hungry so she decided to cut in line to get her food faster. The lunch supervisor asked her to go to the end of the line and this made Stacey mad. She yelled at the supervisor, "But I'm SO hungry!" Stacey went to the end of line. When Stacey was done eating, she left her tray and food on the table to line up for recess.
Name 2 things that were unexpected behaviors in this story.
-Stacey cut in line
-Stacey yelled at the lunch supervisor
-Stacey left her food on the table and did not clean up after herself
Joey and Jose are friends. Terence is new to the school and wants to be friends with Joey and Jose. They like the same sports and play the same video games. Terence asks Jose and Joey if he can play with them at recess. Joey tell Terence they have enough friends and walks away. Is this respectful? What could Joey have done differently?
Joey could have invited Terence to play with them. He could have taken some time to get to know Terence better. It can be hard and scary to make new friends. It is respectful and kind to include others.