Needs
What two places do you check to see if you can go to the bathroom?
The green/red sign
Is the pass available
How many pencils should you grab in the morning?
2
What should you do by the time that Ms. Banes says ) when she counts down from 5? "5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0"?
Freeze, get silent, look at her, and listen
How many tentacles does an octopus have?
8
How old is Ms. Banes
24
What are the rules for sharing food?
DO NOT SHARE FOOD
The only place you can get food that isn't from your own lunch is from the share cart.
Only visit one at a time
Only 1 item
From the bin in our hallway (not k-1)
Where does your guardian sign in your agenda?
At the bottom of the day where it says "Parent/Guardian Signature"
What is something you have heard Ms. Banes say a lot already (and do you think she is tired of saying it)?
How many legs does a spider have?
8
Is Ms. Banes married?
Nope
How do you get water?
1. Check the sign (green/red)
2. Check if the pass is available
3. Put the pass on your desk and sign out
5. Get water quickly and quietly
6. Sign back in and return the pass
What color is homework written in for your agenda?
Red!
Why should you take your time and not rush when doing things (the calming exercise after recess, writing a letter, getting materials, etc.)
1. So you do it correctly (less likely to make mistakes)
2. So that you do it safely (rushing around can injure yourself or others)
3. So that you don't have to sit and wait
What is Ms. Banes' favorite drink?
Pumpkin chai
What is Ms. Banes' favorite color?
Green
Can you have fidgets in your desk?
Not unless your family and Ms. Banes have discussed it.
What should not go in your desk?
Food
(Open to other answers)
What are the activities that we do after coming in from recess? (There are 6)
Palm dots
Arm squeezes
Ear massage
Crossed arm breath
Heart and stomach breath
Shoulder taps
What is 301 x 27?
8,127
What is Ms. Banes' favorite food?
Sushi
Do you need permission to go to the calming corner?
How long can you be there for?
(must answer both correctly to get points)
No
2-4 minutes (a 2 minute timer in on the desk)
If you are getting distracted/not doing your job, what will Ms. Banes do?
Remind you what you should be doing. If it is still happening a lot, she will have a private chat with you. If it still keeps happening she will have a chat with your family.
What do you need to do at the end of the day? (You need at least 5 correct)
Return pencils
Water bottle and agenda in backpack
Clear off desk
Clean the floor
Chair up
Check the rest of the room
Stand behind your chair
In school, Ms. Banes really appreciates when people...
When you are resourceful (look at the board/clock/CHAMPS or ask a friend)
When you help and encourage each other!
When you are kind and think of others (empathy)
When you practice self/impulse control
When you clean up and take care of her things
When you are honest and responsible so she knows she can trust you
What bothers Ms. Banes?
Interrupting
Rudeness
Off task
Unsafe bodies
(many other things, she will let you know ;) )