Supplies
Where can I get a new pencil?
In the cup on the back counter
When can I move out of my seat to work?
When the teacher says
When am I allowed to talk to my classmates?
when the teacher is not teaching, when she says it is okay
What is the point of state testing?
to see how well schools are doing in teaching students, get more money for our school
Where can I get scratch paper?
In the supply bin on the bottom shelf
What should I do when I first walk in the classroom for the day? (4 things)
Put my backpack on my chair, put my lunch in the lunch bucket, sit at my seat quietly, follow directions on the board if there are any
What does it mean to 'let students learn'?
Ex: not interrupt the learning environment, support my classmates
What can I do after I finish the test?
Read, put my head down, or zone out
When the teacher is not teaching
When can I get out of my seat to get supplies?
When the teacher is not teaching
What does it mean to 'let the teacher teach'?
Ex: be responsible for myself, problem solve
What should I do at home to make sure I am ready to do my best?
get plenty of sleep, eat a nutritious breakfast
Where can I find a stapler or tape?
On the back counter, you can use them!
What should the room look like before we leave?
clear floor, clear desks, leave the room how you found it
What are Miss Mesa's Big 3 and when do we have to follow them?
Be respectful, be responsible, be a problem solver. All the time!
What should I bring to school?
snacks, a book to read, headphones
What do I do if I lost my paper?
Get a new one from the extra copies bin by Miss Mesa's desk
How should I exit/enter the classroom if I am leaving at a time other than dismissal?
gather your things and get out quietly without disrupting the rest of the class
What are norms and why are they important?
Norms are what we normally do in our classroom and everyone has to follow them. They are important so we have a safe place to learn.
Why should I try my best on the tests?
Ex: show how much we have truly learned, to get more money for our school, be proud of ourselves