Free Time
What things are you able to do when you come to school in morning during Soft Start?
Eat your breakfast, read a book, Lexia/Dreambox, play a game, STEM bins, check out a book from the library
When Ms. B is talking, what should you be doing?
Show active listening
Turn-In Bin unless Ms. B has told you otherwise
Where should you check every morning when you come in?
Where SPECIFICALLY is Ms. B from?
Sydney, Australia
What 3 things should you NOT do during free time?
1. Run around the room
2. Put your hands on others (hitting, kicking, etc.)
3. Screaming, yelling, or talking loudly
What are the expectations of choosing your seat every day?
You are responsible and not yapping with your neighbors and you are using the flexible seating correctly
What should I do if I'm stuck on a question?
1. Move to the next question and come back
2. Ask a neighbor or the Teacher's Pet for help
3. Ask Ms. B for help.
Oops, I made a mess from bfast.
Okay. Clean it up.
There are paper towels and cloth towels over by the sick. Ask Ms. B for a cleaning wipe if you need one.
What's the name of Ms. B's dog?
Millie
When do we have free time?
Soft start, recess, lunch, & brain break
How should I talk while I'm in the classroom?
Depends on what we're doing.
If we're working independently, only loud enough for the people around you to hear you
If Ms. B is talking or we're taking a test, I should not be talking at all.
I don't really feel like doing this right now...
Um...tough? That's too bad mate.
Alt. answer: womp womp
What are the general rules of flexible seating?
Don't sit on your knees (you may become unbalanced and fall)
Keep the seats at their respective tables and not moving them around the room randomly
If you DO move a seat for some reason, put it back in its home
What is Ms. B's favorite color?
Green
Specifically seafoam and viridian
True or false: I can just go to the bathroom or water fountain whenever I want during free time.
False
You must ask Ms. Bretzke first before leaving the room.
Jimbles made me so MAD at recess! What should I do?
For starters, let's not yell at them.
Take a break from playing with them if they're your friend. If they aren't your friend, then avoid them.
Ask Ms. B to take a break.
If it's serious, then you can ask Ms. B to talk to a counselor.
What happens is Ms. B can't read your work?
You will redo it.
How should the room be during dismissal?
It should be go-homeable:
1. Desks cleared and stuff back in cubbies
2. All chairs put back and pushed in
3. All pillows/stuffed animals are returned to their homes or put away nice and neat on the couch
4. All trash should be picked up from the floor
5. Trash cans, recycle bin, and compost bins go outside the door
Who is Mr. Bretzke?
Ms. Bretzke's dad.
Sprimbly won't share the LEGOs with me! What should I do?
1. Ask them to share OR
2. Find something else to do until they're finished
You should definitely not start screaming at them or try to start a fight. It's LEGOs, it's not that serious
I'm having big emotions or I can't concentrate Ms. B. What should I do?
If you notice that the vibes are off, talk to Ms. B.
You can ask for a fidget, ask to move seats, use the headphones, or ask for a break.
What happens if I don't do my work? Not even for homework?
It goes in the gradebook as NHI - Not Handed In
These look like 0s on your overall grade, which is def. not good.
Why don't we just leave the mess to the custodians? Isn't that their job?
That's lame. Don't do that.
Yes-the custodians are here to keep the school clean. HOWEVER, let's not give them extra messes to clean. That makes them stay later than normal and gives them additional work they don't need to do.
Our custodians work hard enough as it is, the least you can do is show your appreciation by keeping our room clean.
How many tattoos does Ms. B have?
13