Where does our class line up for arrival and dismissal? (Hint: somewhere outside)
Upper playground. Look for the "Miss Bitzer" sign.
What is the name of our school's Principal?
Mrs. Debbie or Mrs. Armendariz
How can we be safe at recess?
Walk on the bark chips, go down (not UP) the slides, stay seated inside the we-go-ground (4 students at a time), no hanging off the we-go-round, etc.
What are cheetah paws used for? Who hands out cheetah paws?
To reward safe, respectful, and responsible behavior. Any grown-up in the school can give you a cheetah paw.
What is our morning routine?
Our morning routine:
- Line-up outside. Walk in at 8:45
- Hang up backpacks jackets
- Lunch box goes on the lunch cart (+library books if library day)
- School-home folders goes in the red bin
- Start your "Get Ready!" work
- Morning circle
What do you do if you show up to school late?
If you are just a couple minutes late after the 8:45 bell, write your name in the binder in the foyer. If you come really late, go to the office.
Can you name one of our school counselors?
Ms. Lily (counselor) and Ms. Darcy (social worker)
How can we be safe in the hallways?
Walk on the right side, voice level zero, stay in line (no hopping on the different color tiles or walking backwards).
What happens to Cheetah Paws on Mondays?
Teachers place all cheetah paws into the big bowl in the office. Ms. Lily pulls one cheetah paw from each class, and that students wins a prize!
Where do lost jackets, lunch boxes, and water bottles go? When can you visit this place?
The lost and found near the front doors. Have a grown-up walk you to it once they pick you up.
What Club happens every Thursday during lunch-recess?
Running Club!
Can you name one of the 2 school secretaries?
Ms. Constance and Ms. Katie
How can we be safe in the cafeteria?
Stay seated with feet forward, stay in 1 spot, raise hand to get out of seat, take only what you want to eat, etc.
What is the "buddy bench"?
On the upper playground, the buddy bench is a place you can sit if you are looking for someone to play with. If you see someone sitting on the bench, it is really kind to go up to them and invite them to play with you.
Where are our extra supplies (pencils, glue sticks, etc.) located in the classroom?
On the shelves by the window.
What do you do when your grown-up needs to pick you up from school early?
Wait until the secretary calls our classroom telling Miss Bitzer that your grown-up is here. Then, put your folder in your backpack and bring all your belongings with you down to the office.
Can you name one of our school custodians?
Bonus: Who is our school cafeteria worker?
Ms. Lutvija and Ms. Miriam are our custodians
Ms. Danette is our cafeteria lady
How can we be safe in the bathrooms?
Go-flush-wash-leave!
wash your hands, keep water off the floor, only use the amount of toilet paper/paper towels that you need, leave the stall unlocked once you leave, do not turn it into a party and stay to chat with friends.
(*Sound echoes off the bathroom walls and it's REALLY loud and the classrooms near the bathroom can hear you*)
What are the school "voice levels"?
Level Zero- No talking
1- "Spy talk"
2- Partners & small groups
3- Normal voice
4- Presenter/teacher
5- Outside
How can you be respectful with the school supplies? (Pencils, glue sticks, dry-erase markers, scissors)
Pencils- leave pencil shavings in sharpener and empty out in trash can
Glue sticks- Make sure cap is on tight, do not place an old glue stick in the new glue stick bin (throw it away). Make sure no glue gets on the table
Dry-erase markers- Cap on tight (listen for the "click"!), be gentle with the marker tip and the eraser else they will break
Scissors- Only use them when teacher says. when walking, hold the blade part down and cover it with your fist. The finger holes are on top.
How many minutes do you have to eat lunch?
20-25, so don't dilly-dally!
How any specials teachers can you name?
Library- Mrs. Hilton
Art- Mrs. Close
Music- Mr. Misha
Gym- Mrs. Sanchez
Who is our school nurse? What do you do when you need to pay her a visit?
Ms. Vanisha. Tell a teacher nearby of the problem. After your teacher hands you a hall pass, walk down to the nurse whose room is in the office. Bring the hall pass back with you when you return to the classroom. If the nurse decides you should go home, a buddy will bring your belongings down to the office while you will wait there for your grown-up to take you home.
How can you respect other students at school? How can you respect yourself?
(Varies)
How can we prevent germs from being spread at school?
- Wash hands after going to the bathroom
- Use hand sanitizer after blowing your nose
- Use hand sanitizer before eating lunch
- Vampire cough and sneeze
- Stay home if really sick