Reading Buddies
Do you get to choose what class you get for reading buddies?
No, your teachers choose the class you get.
What do you need to do to get your badge to be a patrol?
You have to be able to fold your belt and say the pledge to be a patrol.
In what elective do you get to decorate one of the ceiling tiles?
The Art elective.
Are G.S classes always in the morning?
No, it depends on the letter day.
Do we have homework for J.S?
Yes, we do have homework.
What grades have reading buddies?
Kindergarten and Gurim.
What do I do if I forget my belt?
Ask a sub to take your kids.
When do electives happen?
On short Fridays.
How do I know when I have G.S?
There will be a schedule in your locker.
How do I know when I have J.S?
You have a schedule in your locker.
Will you do projects with the reading buddies?
Yes, you do two to three projects but it is mostly reading.
What grades need a patrol?
Gurim, Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade.
Do you get to choose what elective you want?
Yes, but have some backup choices because you might not get your first pick.
Do we do social studies during G.S?
Yes, but not every day.
How many times a day do we have J.S?
Once unless it's short Friday then it depends on the letter day.
Do you have reading buddies during J.S?
No, they only happen during G.S.
What do I do if one of my kids isn't behaving?
2. You can get a friend to try and help.
3. You can ask Mrs. Strong for some suggestions.
4. You talk to their teacher.
Do electives continue after short Fridays?
No, they stop when short Fridays are over.
How many times a day do we have G.S?
Once unless it's short Friday. If it's a short Friday then it depends on the letter day.
Are J.S classes always in the afternoon?
No, it depends on the letter day.
Is it possible that you get the kid you patrol?
Yes, sometimes if you get your class that you patrol the kid that you take will ask their teacher if you can be their reading buddy.
What do I do if I have too many kids?
At the next patrol meeting, you can tell Mrs. Strong and she will see if anyone has too many patrols for one class and if one class does then one of the patrols from that class will help you take your kids.
Do some of your teachers teach electives?
Yes, but you don't have to be in that elective.
Are the G.S teacher amazing?
Yes!
Are the J.S teachers amazing?
Yes!