School-Wide Rules
One example of a study strategy is to get a good night sleep. How does this help you to be successful in school?
When you get a good night sleep, you have an easier time waking up in the morning and feel refreshed. Your brain also needs rest so you feel rejuvenated and ready to learn when you come to school in the morning.
Name 3 feelings.
Examples: Happy, Sad, Scared, Excited, Angry, Tired, Proud, Lonely.
What expectation are we following when we do our homework at night and remember to bring it back the next day?
Being RESPONSIBLE.
What is one thing you should put in your backpack every morning?
Examples: -Your homework. -Your planner. -Folders/Notebooks/Pencils.
Give an example of a compliment.
Examples: -You are a great friend. -I like your shirt. -You are a good listener.
This is the expectation we are following when we use our manners or we give someone a compliment.
Being APPRECIATIVE.
What do you do when the supervisor blows the whistle outside?
Go directly to your line, students are in ABC order, and voice volume should be at 0 so you are ready to enter the building.
What do you use to stay organized and remind yourself of assignments/homework you need to complete each night?
A Planner.
Name 2 strategies you can use to calm yourself down when you are angry.
Examples: -Take deep breaths. -Take a break or a walk. -Count to 100. -Use a squishy ball. -Talk to someone.
Give an example of being respectful.
Examples: Using kind words. Keeping hands and feet to yourself. Raising your hand to talk. Taking care of classroom materials.
Why is it important to have a Voice Volume of 0 during a tornado drill or a fire drill?
Fires are unpredictable and we never know whether or not it is a drill. When are voices are at 0, we are able to move quickly and quietly out of the building. We are able to hear any directions given by the teacher or a firefighter (if they do respond in the event of a real fire).
What are some study strategies to use before or during a test?
Examples: -Study. -Follow directions. -Read through directions carefully. -Take deep breaths if you get frustrated. -Re-read if you don't understand what the question is asking.
Give 3 examples of having GOOD MANNERS.
Good Manners are polite ways to do or say things. Examples include saying please, thank you, excuse me, I'm sorry, hello, holding the door open for someone, helping someone if they fall down, listening when someone is talking.
What is Ms. Brooks able to help you with? When might she talk with you or a group of students?
Examples of what Ms. Brooks may talk with you about are: -When you are feeling sad or angry. -When you are having a problem at school or home. -Developing friendships with other students. -Making appropriate choices. -Decision making/Problem Solving.
What are the four expectations we must follow each day in order to celebrate success?
Respectful, Attentive, Responsible, and Appreciative
Name 3 ways you can be responsible and respectful of school property.
Examples: -Take care of library books and return on time. -Throw trash in garbage (even if it isn't yours). -Put materials back where they came from. -Keep the bathroom floor dry and clean.
We will continue working on the Zones next month. What are the four zones?
Green, Blue, Yellow, Red
Attentive means that we are good listeners. How can we be attentive with our eyes, hands, and our mouth?
We can listen with our eyes by looking at the person who is talking. We can listen with our hands by not having anything in them so we can give our full attention to the person talking. We also raise our hand to talk. We can listen with our mouth by having a Voice Volume of O and not talking when another person is talking.