Classroom Environment
All staff are required to have a cozy corner - name 4 items that could be included?
beanbag, sensory objects, color zone sheet, cozy corner expectations, weighted blanket, timer
Where can you sign up for copying support?
downstairs copier
What should 2 Morning Meetings each week consist of?
Whitney Monday morning announcement video (with character trait) SEL Second Step lesson (other days may be: community building/fun, restorative practicies,)
What is our policy on gum?
students may not chew gum
What are teacher contracted work day hours?
7:30am - 3:30pm
What should be posted in every classroom at Edison? (6 items)
CLOs for all content areas, daily schedule, classroom expectations/rules/class contract, in time student representation, student work, bulletin boards with academic resources
If you need help with a student in your classroom, what should do?
Call down to the office first, or if it's immediate - press non-emergency number (stay on phone to communicate need and situation)
What is required in supplemental reading lesson plans? (4 items)
CLO, instructional tasks, texts, text dependent questions
When are appropriate times students should go to their lockers?
morning, lunch (coats), afternoon
When are teacher planning times?
7:35am - 8:25 and Specials Time
Per Fire Code, what may not be in classrooms? (5 items)
nothing posted on windows, nothing on or near doors, no microwave/fridge, no flammable furniture/pillows, no lamps/string lights
If you need a little sugary treat, where can you find one?
Sam's office
Name 3 things that should be included in all lessons/lesson slides (4 items)
CLO, intentional look fors, opportunities for student collaboration, closing/check for understanding/exit ticket
What is the policy for student cellphones and smart watches?
All cellphones and smartwatches should be powered off and turned into the teacher every morning.
How many committees are teachers required to be a part of? What are the options?
1 committee - SEC, Engagement, Social, Personel, SLT
Why is it beneficial for student desks to be in clusters of 4-ish?
Student collaboration and use of Kagan Structures
How old is the Edison Elementary School building?
100 years (this September 2025)
When are supplemental reading plans due to your coach each week?
Thursday by 4pm
Describe an appropriate bathroom policy.
bathroom pass, one student at a time, visual
What are the weekly required meetings?
Wednesday morning (committee, PD), literacy Data Planning, Math Data Planning, Coaching Meetings (weekly or biweekly)
How should classroom libraries be set up? (3 items)
AR - a variety of books across multiple reading levels, genres, and culturally inclusive
What number step on the Denver capital building is exactly 1 mile high?
Step #13
Do teachers need to have access to a computer at home?
yes
What is the student dress code?
clothing must cover private areas, face must be visable (can wear hats and hoodies) clothing cannot contain hate speech or promote illegal activity
What are some examples of clothes educators should not wear to school?
no yoga pants, leggings, gym shorts, no holes in clothes, words that could be interpreted as disrespectful to anyone