Everyday Routines
What should you be doing by the time the tardy bell rings?
Starting warm-up SILENTLY
What hand signal means you need to use the restroom?
Crossed fingers.
What does Voice Level 0 mean?
Silent. No voices.
The bell rings at the end of class. Can you leave?
No, the bell does not excuse you, the teacher does.
How many years has Ms. Berning been teaching?
20 Years!
Where can you look to find out what we are doing in class today?
The agenda on the whiteboard at the back of the room.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
During what part of class can you get up for tissues without asking?
warm up time or independent work time.
What does Voice Level 1 mean?
Whisper only
You're thirsty. What kind of drink can be on your desk?
Water in a spill-proof bottle.
What middle school did Ms. Berning attend as a student?
Carson Middle School
If Ms. Berning is not in the room when you arrive, what should you do?
Line up outside the door in single file and wait for a responsible adult.
You need to sharpen your pencil during class. What should you do instead?
Exchange it for a different sharpened pencil if possible.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What does Voice Level 2 mean?
Indoor voice, like in a library where people are reading or studying.
You realize class is almost over and Ms. Berning seems to have lost track of time. What can you do?
Raise your hand and politely let her know.
What are TWO things Ms. Berning likes to do in her free time?
Any two: kayak, spend time with family, walk her dogs, play Words with Friends, do puzzle rooms, hike, or spend time at Lake Tahoe.
If you were absent, where can you find worksheets you missed?
The missing work bin.
When you move around the classroom, what is one thing you should NEVER do?
Disturb another student, touch them or their possessions, or draw unnecessary attention to yourself.
What should you do if you have a question while Ms. Berning is teaching?
Quietly raise your hand and wait to be called upon.
There is a fire drill. How should the class leave the room?
Quickly, safely, and quietly, then line up at the evacuation spot.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What is prosopagnosia, and how does it affect Ms. Berning?
Difficulty recognizing/remembering faces, so it takes her longer to learn students' names.
You arrive late with NO tardy pass. What should you do?
QUIETLY enter the classroom and sit in your assigned seat.
You suddenly KNOW you are about to barf and there isn't time to ask permission. What are you allowed to do?
Leave for the restroom immediately, or use the garbage can if there isn't enough time. 😂
Ms. Berning says, “Attention in 3, 2, 1.” What THREE things should you do?
Freeze, put your eyes on her, and listen for directions.
Someone knocks on the classroom door during a lockdown. What should you do?
Stay completely quiet and wait for instructions.
What is misophonia, and what kinds of sounds particularly bother Ms. Berning?
A strong reaction to certain sounds. Redundant, whistling, and high-pitched sounds particularly bother her.