Group & Partner Work
Can we interrupt Mrs. Nickelson when she is working with a small group?
No! Only if someone is hurt or there is an emergency. Please try to use 3 before me or wait until the group and Mrs. Nickelson finish.
What can we do if we don't have a pencil, marker, scissors, glue, etc.?
Grab the materials from the extra supplies bins. Any materials you grab from the bins are yours to keep. With the exception of the scissors.
Can we use the bathroom as a playground and a place to socialize?
Absolutely not! The bathroom is for doing your business, washing your hands, and getting back to class.
Can we leave the classroom without telling Mrs. Nickelson?
No! You must raise your hand to let the teacher know that you need to leave the classroom.
Then you will move your clip to show that you are in the bathroom, with the nurse, with another teacher, etc.
How should we enter the classroom?
1. Walk in quietly with our water bottle, snack, and iPad.
2. Put down our chair.
3. Walk over to the SMARTboard and read what our morning work is.
4. Get started on our morning work right away.
Can I have my partner clean up materials by themself?
No! We are a team. We help each other to clean up.
What should I do if I borrow a material such as a stapler, tape, ruler, etc.
Put the item back neatly where it belongs after you are finished using it. The classroom is organized with labels and visuals. The room is organized and we will keep it organized.
What are the expectations at Town Hall?
We use whole body listening! We listen with our ears, eyes on the speaker, bubbles in our mouth, hands to ourselves, and body is still.
What should we do if you have a question?
Raise your hand! Before you ask Mrs. Nickelson think, "Can I figure out the answer myself?" "Can I ask a friend?" "Can I ask another friend?" This is called 3 before me.
How should we line up for a transition to leave the classroom?
Walking quietly when our name/group is called to line up. Eyes are looking forward, bubbles in our mouth, hands are to ourselves, ears are listening to directions.
How do we work with a partner or small group?
We will help each other to be our best selves! We will encourage, guide, listen, and help our friends.
The classroom library is organized by letters, series, and genre. Put the books back where you found them. If you're not sure you can place them in the book return bin.
How should we behave in the lunchroom?
We use our best manners! We talk quietly with the friends sitting around us, we discuss school appropriate topics, we clean up any messes we make, and we raise our hand if we need something.
How should we behave during instructional time?
We will use whole body listening! We will listen to the speaker with our ears, keep eyes on the speaker, bubbles in our mouth, keep hands to ourself, and keep our body still.
What should we do if Mrs. Nickelson rings a bell or claps her hands to a beat?
This means Mrs. Nickelson needs our attention. We need to stop what we are doing and give her our undivided attention.
What should we do if we are having a conflict with a friend?
Try to work it out! If you can't come to a solution then talk to Mrs. Nickelson or another adult that is present. They can help to mediate!
How should we handle materials such as math games and writing paper?
Everything in the classroom is organized and it needs to stay organized!
How should we behave at recess?
We follow the Golden Rule and the Willard Way! We help to clean up and we listen to the adults outside.
How do we ask to use the bathroom or to refill our water bottle?
Use sign language! Mrs. Nickelson will tell you you may go by making eye contact and nodding or saying, "Yes, you may go."
How should we transition from the carpet to our desk and vice versa?
We transition quietly and quickly. We are whole body listening ready for instruction or we are ready to get started on our work right away.
What should our behavior sound and look like during partner and group work time?
We should use quiet whisper voices, stay focused on our task, and stay in our work area.
How do we handle iPads?
We leave iPads closed until Ms. Nickelson tells us to open them. And we close them as soon as Mrs. Nickelson tells us to.
What is expected when we go to our specials classes?
We follow the Golden Rule and the Willard Way! Mrs. Nickelson expects a good report each time the class is picked up from specials.
What should we do if an adult comes into the classroom to talk to Mrs. Nickelson?
Quietly read a book, whisper talk to a friend, or catch up on an assignment!
What should our behavior be like as we walk through the halls?
We are silent in the hallway, eyes are looking forward, and hands are to ourselves. There are classes and students learning!